B. Clearances

WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

(attic)

(insulation)

2 in. (51 mm) min.

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe

Attic

Insulation

Shield

(ceiling)

Offset/Return (secured

with hanger straps)

(ceiling)

Ceiling Firestop

Must have 2 in. (51 mm)

 

minimum clearance

 

to header

 

Transition

Object

 

Combustible

48 in.

 

 

1219 mm

 

0 in.

 

to floor

Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances

1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & sides of appliance (except at nailing flanges where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

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