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 20. 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.
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
RAFTER
| CEILING |
| CEILING FIRESTOP |
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| Figure 21. Attic Firestop |
| C. Flue Termination |
CAUTION: | IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SID- |
| ING, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE VINYL PRO- |
| TECTOR KIT |
| FIRESTOP FOR ALL ROUND TERMINATION CAPS. |
| For Horizontal Terminations using the |
| To attach and secure the termination to the last section of |
| horizontal flue: |
| • The rear flue heat shield MUST be placed 2.54 cm above |
| the top of the flue between the wall shield and the base |
| of the termination cap. |
| • One section of the heat shield is attached to the wall |
| shield. The other is attached to the termination cap in the |
| same manner (see Figure 22). |
24 | Heat & Glo • |
