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D. Vent Diagrams
WARNING
Fire Risk. Explosion Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between ceiling firestops.
•ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems.
•Install wall shield and ceiling firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.
1. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination
One Elbow
NOTE: There MUST be a 25% |
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reduction in total H when using |
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flex vent except when using the |
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simple up and out installation |
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(see Figure 5.7). | HT |
VT Min. | HT Max. | ||
1.5 | ft. | 2 | ft. |
2.5 | ft. | 5 | ft. |
3.5 | ft. | 8 | ft. |
4.5 ft. | 11 ft. |
VT + HT = 40 ft. Max
VT
Figure 5.3
Two Elbows
H2
NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 5.7).
H1VT
H1 | H2 | VT Min. | HT Max. | ||
* | * | 1.5 | ft. | 2 | ft. |
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* | * | 2.5 | ft. | 5 | ft. |
* | * | 3.5 | ft. | 8 | ft. |
* | * | 4.5 ft. | 11 ft. |
VT + HT = 40 ft. Max.
*No specific restrictions on this value EXCEPT VT + HT cannot exceed 40 ft. Max.
Figure 5.4
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