Hearth and Home Technologies BE-36-C manual 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 us- ing 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 pene- trates 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 ter- mination 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 shield may be installed above or below ceiling (see Figure 6.5).

•Secure with three fasteners on each side.

•Fold tabs at top of attic shield in toward vent pipe. Tabs must keep vent pipe centered within shield.

•Field construct additional shield height if insulation is deeper than height of 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

Î

 

BEND TABS IN

AROUND PIPE

 

3 FASTENERS

 

PER SIDE

ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED

ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED

BELOW CEILING

ABOVE CEILING

Figure 6.5 Installing the Attic Shield

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Contents What to do if you smell gas BE-36-CIPIHomeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tools and Supplies Needed Design and Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Inspect Appliance and ComponentsModels Framing and ClearancesSelecting Appliance Location Clearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance Mantel ProjectionsSee .4 for specific clearances Termination LocationsVent Termination Minimum Clearances Minimum Clearances for Termination Alcove ApplicationsMeasuring Standards Vent Information and DiagramsVent Table Key Use of ElbowsUse of Flex Vent Two Elbows Vent DiagramsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows Baffle Instruction Top Vent Vertical Termination No Elbows V1 = 44 ft. Max .4 mMinimum H1 Maximum Top Vent Vertical Termination Two Elbows Three ElbowsPage Rear Vent Horizontal Termination- Three elbows Rear Vent Horizontal Termination- Two elbowsRear Vent Horizontal Termination Two elbows Rear Vent Horizontal Termination- One elbowRear Vent Horizontal Termination- Three elbows Non-Combustible Wall Penetration Vent Clearances and FramingPipe Clearances to Combustibles Wall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall Penetration10 IN. X 10 Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstalling Attic Shield Vertical Penetration FramingChoosing the Top or Rear Vent Appliance PreparationCut the metal retaining band and fold the sides out Rear VentFire Risk Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation Securing and Leveling the ApplianceAssembling Pipe Sections Installing Vent PipeAssembly of Vent Sections DVP Pipe only Attaching Vent to the Firebox AssemblyAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsHorizontal Sections Disassembly of Vent SectionsDVP Pipe only Securing the Vent Sections Vertical SectionsContinue Adding Vent Components Assembly of Vent Sections SL Series Pipe onlyInstall Support Brackets Attach the First Vent Component to Starting CollarsHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination Installing the Horizontal Termination CapFire Risk. Explosion Risk Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap 20 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarPressure Natural Gas Propane Gas InformationFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas PressuresHigh Altitude Installations Electrical Information Recommendation for WireConnecting to the Appliance Intellifire Ignition System Wiring Standing Pilot Ignition System WiringWall Switch Installation for Fan Optional Junction Box InstallationSee for combustible/non-combustible definitions FinishingFacing Material Remove Shipping Materials Appliance SetupClean the Appliance AccessoriesPositioning the Logs Log Set Assembly LOGS-BE-36-C Models BE-36-CShutter Settings Glass AssemblyRemoving Glass Assembly Replacing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsLighting Appliance Turn on all electric power to the applianceStanding Pilot Ignition For Your Safety Read Before Lighting InstructionsAfter Appliance is Lit Frequently Asked QuestionsInitial Break-in Procedure Standing Pilot Ignition System TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingSympton Possible Cause Corrective Action Intellifire Ignition SystemSure must not exceed 14 in. W.C Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Recommend addition of screen if one is not present Inspect Maintenance TasksReference Materials Appliance Dimension DiagramDVP45 45 Elbow Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP 13-7/8 352 mm 241 mm 24-5/8 625 mm13-1/4 367 mmVertical Termination Cap High wind 98 mm10-1/2 Vertical Termination Cap 184 mm 12-1/2 318 mm 133 mmPipe Length/Inches SL Series Vent ComponentsLog Set Assembly Service PartsIPI System ÎC. Service Parts List BE-36-CAdditional service part numbers may appear on the following Standing PilotStanding Pilot Valve Assembly Service Parts BE-36-CBE-36-CIPI IPI Valve AssemblyHearth & Home Technologies Limited Lifetime WarrantyContact Information
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