Heat & Glo LifeStyle 7000XLT manual Installing Support Brackets, Install Firestops

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.

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

20