F. Vertical Penetration Framing

WARNING

Fire Risk

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.

Install the Firestop Spacer

Frame an opening 10 in. by 10 in. whenever the vent system penetrates a ceiling/fl oor (see Figure 2.17).

Frame the area with the same sized lumber as used in ceiling/fl oor joist.

When installing a top vent vertical appliance the hole should be directly above the appliance, unless the fl ue is offset.

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

Note: The fi restop spacer is not required if attic insulation shield is used.

Install Attic Insulation Shield

Frame opening for attic insulation shield.

Attic insulation shield may be installed above or below ceiling (see Figure 2.18).

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 2.17 Installing Firestop Spacer

Bend tabs in

 

around pipe

 

3 fasteners

 

per side

 

Attic insulation shield

Attic insulation shield

installed below ceiling.

installed above ceiling.

Figure 2.18 Installing the Attic Insulation Shield

 

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Hearth and Home Technologies Cinch Pipe & Termination Cap System Vertical Penetration Framing, Install the Firestop Spacer

Cinch Pipe & Termination Cap System specifications

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