Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-42 owner manual Install Ceiling Firestops

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D. Install Ceiling Firestops

CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceiling firestops must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor.

•Chase construction requires ceiling firestops at each floor or every 10 ft (3.05 m) of clear space.

•The ceiling firestop slows spread of fire and reduces cold air infiltration.

•Install a ceiling firestop whenever chimney penetrates ceiling/floor.

•Mark and cut an opening in ceiling as shown in Figure 8.5.

•Frame the opening with the same size lumber used in the ceiling joists.

•Nail the ceiling firestop to the bottom of the ceiling joists when there is a room above/

•Use an attic insulation shield if the ceiling is insulated. The ceiling firestop may then be attached above or below the joists. Refer to Figure 8.6 and 8.7.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT seal area between firestop opening and chimney pipe except where they enter the attic or leave the warm-air envelope of the home (use 600° F sealant).

ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling)

B

A

Ceilng firestop from

bottom

ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling)

Ceiling firestop from

top

Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists.

 

A

 

 

B

Catalog #

in.

 

mm

in.

 

mm

FS538

17

 

432

17

 

432

FS540

17

 

432

26

 

660

Figure 8.5 Installing the Ceiling Firestop

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskGrate Listing Label Information/LocationNumber Table of Contents ÎWarranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of LiabilityHeat & Glo RUTHERFORD-42 4059-309 Rev G 11/08 Listing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationNon-Combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceSeasoned Wood Starting a FireGrate FirescreenGlass Doors Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersOptional Components Clear SpaceWood Fuel Hardwood vs SoftwoodChimney Inspection/Cleaning Maintainance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Glass Cleaning Check Firebox Molded Brick PanelInspect Grate Frequency As desiredTroubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionGetting Started Typical Fireplace SystemDraft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Locating your Fireplace & Chimney Recommended Chimney LocationsInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededTypical Fireplace Components Framing & Clearances Select Fireplace LocationClearances Air Space ClearancesSidewalls/Surrounds Frame the FireplaceInstallation of Fireplace Things to ConsiderPosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsYES Install Outside Air Kit Outside Air InstallationChimney Assembly Chimney Requirements Height of Chimney ComponentsUsing Offsets/Returns ExampleAssemble Chimney Sections Assembling Chimney SectionsInstall Ceiling Firestops Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstall Attic Insulation Shield Prepare Attic Insulation ShieldInstall Flashing Complete InstallationCut Out Hole in Roof Chimney Termination Requirements Flat RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseInstall Fireplace & Chimney Install Chase TopInstall Termination Cap ST1175 Square Termination CapTCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Radiation Shield ShroudsField Constructed Shrouds Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Installation of Molded Brick Panel Install Hearth Molded Brick PanelInstall Side Molded Brick Panel-Traditional Install Back Molded Brick Panel-TraditionalInstalling Side Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone Installing Back Molded Brick Panel-Her- ringboneInstall Mortar Install ScreensHearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Noncombustible Framing MaterialEquivalent insulation Finishing MaterialsNon-combustible Sealant Finishing Material Noncombustible FacingCombustible Mantel Mantel, Adding Extra Support 14 Secure to FramingBrick Front Accessories Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Fireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsID6 Insulated Duct .4 mm i.d 1067 mm UD6 Uninsulated Duct Chimney Components Catalog #15-1/4 387 mm 31-3/4 806 mm 34-5/8 879 mm CT56 Chase Top Service PartsDo not Discard this Manual

RUTHERFORD-42 specifications

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