C. Install the Ceiling Firestop

A ceiling firestop MUST be used between floors and attics.

Frame an opening 10 in. by 10 in. (254 mm by 254 mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/floor (see Figure 8.4).

Frame the area with the same sized lumber as used in ceiling/floor joist.

The ceiling firestop may be installed above or below the ceiling joists when installed with a attic insulation shield. It must be under joists between floors that are not insulated. Refer to Figure 8.5.

Secure with three fasteners on each side.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT pack insu- lation around the vent. Insulation must be kept back from the pipe to prevent overheating.

Attic Above

10 in. (254 mm)

10 in.

(254 mm)

Hole should measure

10 in. x 10 in.

(254 mm x 254 mm)

inside to inside

Figure 8.4 Installing Ceiling Firestop

Install attic insula- tion shields before or after installation of vent system.

3 fasteners per side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceiling

 

firestop

Ceiling

 

firestop

 

 

installed below ceiling.

installed above ceiling.

Figure 8.5 Installing the Attic Shield

 

 

 

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Quadra-Fire QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP Install the Ceiling Firestop, Ceiling firestop Must be used between floors and attics

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