To install firestops for horizontal runs that pass through either interior or exterior walls:

Cut a 12 inch by 10 inch (305 mm X 254 mm) hole through the wall. The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4 mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.

The pipe opening of the firestops MUST be placed towards the bottom of the fireplace.

NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.

10" (25.4 cm)

INTERIOR

WALL SHIELD

12" (30.5 cm)

Figure 13. 10” x 12” Hole and Vent Pipe

For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.

To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings:

Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti- cal vent component.

Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the vent.

Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.

10" (25.4 cm)

10” (25.4 cm)

 

 

CHIMNEY

 

HOLE

NEW

EXISTING CEILING

JOISTS

FRAMING

 

MEMBERS

 

CEILING

 

Figure 14. 10” x 10” Hole & New Framing Members

If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole.

This shows a ceiling installation.

JOIST

CEILING

NAILS (4 REQUIRED)

CEILING FIRESTOP

Figure 15. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)

If the area above the ceiling IS an attic, position and secure the firestop on top of the previously framed hole.

This shows an attic installation. Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1 inch (25 mm).

Check the floor above for any obstructions, such as wir-

 

 

 

 

 

ing or plumbing runs.

 

 

 

 

Reposition the fireplace and vent system, if necessary,

 

 

 

JOIST

 

to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Cut a 10 inch x 10 inch (254 mm x 254 mm) hole through

 

 

 

 

 

the ceiling, using the centerpoint previously marked.

 

 

 

 

Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as

 

 

 

 

 

the ceiling joists.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other

 

 

CEILING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.

 

 

NAILS (4 REQUIRED)

 

 

 

 

 

CEILING FIRESTOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 16. Attic Firestop

 

 

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Everest specifications

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