E. Install the Attic Insulation Shield

 

 

An insulation shield must be installed when there is a pos-

 

Tabs

sibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built

 

 

chimney system.

 

17 in.

• Bend the tabs at the top of the attic insulation shield inward.

24 in.

(423 mm) Attic

(610 mm)

Insulation

This will help keep the chimney section centered in the

Insulation

Shield

shield.

 

 

Ceiling Firestop

• Position the shield over the vertical chimney section where

 

 

 

it penetrates a ceiling firestop.

 

 

•Slide the shield down until it rests on the ceiling firestop.

The ceiling firestop will support the insulation shield. See

13 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figures 5.6 and 5.7.

(330 mm)

 

 

 

 

Chimney

WARNING

 

 

 

Figure 5.6 Install Attic Insulation Shield Above the Ceiling

Fire Risk

•DO NOT pack insulation or other combustibles: between ceiling firestops; between chimney and attic insulation

shield.

17 in.

 

Tabs

Attic

• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances

(423 mm)

 

 

Insulation

around chimney and ceiling firestop

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shield

systems.

Insulation

24 in.

 

 

• Install ceiling firestops as specified.

(610 mm)

 

 

Failure to keep insulation or other material

 

 

 

 

away from chimney pipe may cause fire.

 

 

 

 

F. Double-check the Chimney Assembly

13 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continue assembling the chimney sections up through the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ceiling firestops as needed. While doing so, be aware of the

(330 mm)

 

Ceiling Firestop

 

Chimney

 

height and unsupported chimney length limitations given un-

 

 

 

 

 

 

der Section 5.A. Chimney Requirements.

Figure 5.7 Install Attic Insulation Shield Below the Ceiling

Check each section by pulling up slightly from the top to en-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure proper engagement before installing the succeeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sections. If they have been connected correctly, they will not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disengage when tested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G. Secure the Chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sections,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

they must be locked into position with the screws provided*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(outer only), using the pre drilled holes. To prevent gravity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceiling

from pulling the chimney sections apart, the returns and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Straps

 

 

Firestop

chimney stabilizers have hanger straps for securing these

 

 

 

 

parts to joists or rafters. See Figure 5.8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joint

* or equivalent #6 or #8 sheet metal screw no longer than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band

3/4 in. (19 mm).

Optional

 

 

(Optional)

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Secure offsets with screws (not to exceed

3/4 in./19 mm in length).

Figure 5.8 Secure the Chimney

•Secure returns with strapping.

•Straight chimney sections may be secured with screws (not to exceed 3/4 in./19 mm in length) at the joints.

Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting.

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