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.
JOIST |
CEILING |
NAILS (4 REQUIRED) |
CEILING FIRESTOP |
Figure 26. 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.
NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1 inch (25mm).
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
| NAILS (4 REQUIRED) |
| RAFTER |
CEILING |
|
| CEILING FIRESTOP |
Figure 27. | Attic Firestop |
C. Vent Termination
For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent refer to the Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation instructions.
•Push on and snap lock as described at the beginning of the Installing Vent Components section.
•The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building.
•Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building and interlock the flue sections.
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE
!POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP.
For trapezoidal cap termination kits:
•Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap.
!WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SID-
ING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER. SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES DI- AGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
7 1/4" (184mm)
Figure 28. Trapezoid Termination Cap
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