Heat & Glo LifeStyle SL-550TV-IPI-D Vent Clearances and Framing, C. Vertical Penetration Framing

Models: SL-750TV-D SL-950TV-IPI-D SL-550TV-D SL-550TV-IPI-D SL-750TV-IPI-D SL-950TV-D

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6 Vent Clearances and Framing

6 Vent Clearances and Framing

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles WARNING

Fire Risk. Explosion Risk.

Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified.

• Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials.

National building codes recommend using attic shield to keep loose materials/insulation from contacting vent.

Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fire.

TOP

CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE

AROUND VERTICAL

SECTIONS

SIDE AND

BOTTOM CLEARANCE

C. Vertical Penetration Framing

Use B-vent manufacturer’s firestops to provide adequate clearances.

C. Vertical Penetration Framing WARNING

Fire Hazard

Keep loose materials or blown insulation from touching the vent pipe.

National building codes recommend using attic shield to keep loose materials/ blown insulation from contacting vent.

Hearth & Home Technologies requires the use of an attic shield.

Figure 6.1 Pipe Clearances

Follow vent pipe manufacturer’s instructions for all clear- ances around pipe.

Heat & Glo • SL-550 / 750 / 950TV-D2053-985 Rev. J • 4/07

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle SL-550TV-IPI-D, SL-950TV-IPI-D Vent Clearances and Framing, A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles