Installing Wall Shield Firestops and Horizontal Termination Cap (SL Series Pipe ONLY)

WARNING

Fire Risk

Exhaust Fumes Risk

Impaired Performance of Appliance

•Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.

•Pipe may separate if not properly joined.

ForHorizontalRuns-WallshieldfirestopsareREQUIREDon bothsidesofacombustiblewallthroughwhichtheventpasses.

NOTE: Model SLK-01TRD does not need an exterior wall shield firestop on an exterior combustible wall.

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

Cut a 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) hole for SL-D- series pipe. The center of the framing hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

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

•The heat shields of the wall shield firestops MUST BE placed towards the top of the hole.

•Continue the vent run through the wall shield firestops.

WARNING

Fire Risk. Explosion Risk.

Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops.

•ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems.

•Install firestops as specified.

Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.

Installing the Horizontal Termination Cap

Vent termination must not be recessed in the wall. Siding may be brought to the edge of the cap base.

Flash and seal as appropriate for siding material at out side edges of cap.

When installing a horizontal termination cap, follow the cap location guidelines as prescribed by current ANSI Z223.1 and CAN/CGA-B149installation codes.

10 in. (254mm)

1 in. (25.4 mm)

10 in. (254mm)

VENT PIPE

Figure 8.14 Hole and Vent Pipe

HEAT SHIELD

TRIM HEAT SHIELD IF TOO LONG, ADD TO SHIELD IF TOO SHORT

WALL SHIELD

FIRESTOP

(EXTERIOR)

WALLSHIELD

FIRESTOP (INTERIOR)

WARNING

Burn Risk

• Local codes may require installation of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap.

WARNING

Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without using the telescoping flue section found on the termination cap.

NOTE: Where required, an exterior wall flashing is available. When penetrating a brick wall, a brick extension kit is avail- able for framing the brick.

Figure 8.15 Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops

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SL-950TR-D, SL-750TR-D, SL-550TR-D specifications

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