Hearth and Home Technologies CFX-Crescent owner manual Hole & New Framing Members

1.Cut the 9-inch by 9-inch hole.

2.Add the new framing members.

This shows a ceiling installation.

•Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.

•Check the floor above for any obstructions, such as wiring or plumbing runs.

•Reposition the fireplace and vent system, if necessary, to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.

•Cut a 9-inch x 9-inch (229mm x 229mm) hole through the ceiling, using the centerpoint previ- ously marked.

•Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists.

9" (229 mm)	9" (229 mm)
	CHIMNEY
	HOLE
NEW	EXISTING CEILING
	JOISTS
FRAMING
MEMBERS
CEILING

Figure 14 . 9”x 9” Hole & New Framing Members

If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, posi- tion and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole.

JOIST

CEILING

NAILS (4 REQUIRED)

CEILING FIRESTOP

Figure 15. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)

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