Heat & Glo LifeStyle 7000XLS, 6000XLSB manual Hole and Vent Pipe

For Vertical Runs - The vent system must be supported every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by wall brackets.

To install support brackets for vertical runs:

•Attach wall brackets to the vent pipe and secure the wall bracket to the framing members with nails or screws.

WALL BRACKET

WALL STUD

8 FT. (2.4m)

FLUE

OUTLET

1 INCH MIN. (25.4mm)

Figure 14. Installing Support Brackets

4. Install Firestops

For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.

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

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

•Cut a 12-inch by 12-inch (305mm X 305mm) hole through the wall.

NOTE: The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

•Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.

•The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to- wards the top of the hole.

•Continue the vent run through the firestops.

12"

(305mm)

12"

(305mm)

1" (25.4 mm)

VENT PIPE

Figure 15. 12" x 12" Hole and Vent Pipe

HEAT SHIELD

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

EXTERIOR

FIRESTOP

INTERIOR

FIRESTOP

Figure 16. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops

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