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 (3 REQUIRED) |
CEILING FIRESTOP |
Figure 27. 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.
NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1 inch (25mm).
NAILS (3 REQUIRED) | |
| RAFTER |
CEILING | CEILING FIRESTOP |
Figure 28. | Attic Firestop |
C.Vent Termination
SL-Series Venting Only:
For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent:
•Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- ning of the Installing Vent Components section.
•The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building.
•Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building.
For trapezoidal cap termination kits:
•Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap.
For DVP Venting Only:
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in- structions.
For All Venting:
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE ! POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINT-
ING UP.
!WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR SID-
ING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER. SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES DI- AGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
7 1/4" (184mm)
Figure 29. Trapezoid Termination Cap
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