Hearth and Home Technologies ESCAPE-42DV Vertical Penetration Framing, Installing Attic Shield

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C. Vertical Penetration Framing

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Keep loose materials or blown insulation from touching the vent pipe.

•National building codes recommend using attic shield to keep loose materials/ blown insulation from contacting vent.

•Hearth & Home Technologies requires the use of an attic shield.

Installing the Ceiling Firestop

•Frame an opening 10 inches by 10 inches whenever the vent system penetrates a ceiling/floor (see Figure 6.4).

•Frame the area with the same sized lumber as used in ceiling/floor joist.

•When installing a top vent vertical termination appliance the hole should be directly above the appliance, unless the flue is offset.

•Do not pack insulation around the vent. Insulation must be kept away from the pipe.

Installing Attic Shield

Note: An additional ceiling firestop is not required if attic shield is used.

• Frame opening for attic shield.

ATTIC ABOVE

10 IN. (254 MM)

10 IN.

(254 MM)

HOLE SHOULD MEASURE

10 IN. X 10 IN.

(254 MM X 254 MM)

INSIDE TO INSIDE

Figure 6.4

• Attic shield may be installed above or

 

 

 

below ceiling (see Figure 6.5).

 

 

• Secure with three fasteners on each

BEND TABS IN

 

 

side.

AROUND PIPE

 

 

 

 

•

Fold tabs at top of attic shield in toward

3 FASTENERS

 

 

vent pipe. Tabs must keep vent pipe

PER SIDE

 

 

 

 

 

centered within shield.

 

 

•

Field construct additional shield height if

 

 

 

insulation is deeper than height of attic

ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED

ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED

 

shield.

BELOW CEILING

ABOVE CEILING

 

 

Figure 6.5 Installing the Attic Shield

 

 

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Contents What to do if you smell gas ModelHot glass will cause burns Homeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsGetting Started Installation to ensure maximum safety and benefitTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Firebox Selecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesClearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseHearth Extension Mantel ProjectionsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Termination LocationsSee .4 for specific clearances Alcove Applications Use of Elbows Vent Information and DiagramsVent Table Key Measuring StandardsH1+ H2 Vent DiagramsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Two ElbowsTop Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows 12 ft V1 + V2 + H1 = 50 ft 15.2 m Max Ht Max Top Vent Vertical Termination Three ElbowsCombustible Wall Penetration Vent Clearances and FramingPipe Clearances to Combustibles Wall Penetration FramingInstalling Attic Shield Installing the Ceiling FirestopVertical Penetration Framing Appliance Preparation Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial AssemblySecuring and Leveling the Appliance Attaching Non-combustible Facing Material Installing Non-combustible Facing MaterialAssembling Pipe Sections Installing Vent PipeAssembly of Vent Sections Attaching Vent to the Firebox AssemblyAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsSecuring the Vent Sections Vertical Sections Disassembly of Vent SectionsHorizontal Sections Installing the Horizontal Termination Cap Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination CapHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination flue of the pipe see Figure Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap17 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarPressure Natural Gas Propane Gas InformationFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas PressuresHigh Altitude Installations Optional Accessories Requirements Recommendation for WireIntellifire Ignition System Wiring Connecting to the ApplianceDetail a PVK-80 Motor Neutral Vacuum Switch 120VAC HOT Facing Material FinishingNon-combustible Finishing Material Requirements Finishing Materials RequirementsEmber Placement Appliance SetupClean the Appliance AccessoriesStep Positioning the LogsLOG #2 SRV569-705 Two LOG #1 SRV750-706 ThreeLOG #4 SRV2012-162 LOG #3 SRV2052-701LOG #5 SRV2012-163 Final Step LOG #6 SRV2052-702LOG #7 SRV2012-165 LOG #8 SRV2012-166Replacing Glass Assembly Glass AssemblyAir Shutter Setting Removing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsFinal inspection by Turn off all electric power to the applianceOn position. The ON/OFF switch may Lighting Appliance IPI IgnitionInitial Break-in Procedure Frequently Asked QuestionsAfter Appliance is Lit Intellifire Ignition System TroubleshootingSympton Possible Cause Corrective Action Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Maintenance TasksDoors, Surrounds Inspect Maintenance TasksReference Materials Appliance Dimension DiagramLocation Inches Millimeters DVP vent components Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP RF6M RF12M Service Parts Log Set AssemblyPart number list on following Stocked Service Parts ListAt Depot Stocked IPI Valve AssemblyCONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Contact Information

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