For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at

If the area above the ceiling IS an attic, position and secure

the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.

the firestop on top of the previously framed hole.

To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings:

•Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti- cal vent component.

•Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the vent.

•Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.

•Check the floor above for any obstructions, such as wir- ing or plumbing runs.

•Reposition the fireplace and vent system, if necessary, to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.

•Cut an 10-inch X 10-inch (254mm X 254mm) hole through the ceiling, using the centerpoint previously marked.

•Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists.

10" (254mm)

 

10" (254mm)

 

 

 

 

CHIMNEY

 

 

HOLE

 

NEW

EXISTING CEILING

 

JOISTS

 

FRAMING

CEILING

MEMBERS

 

 

 

Figure 25. 10” x 10” Hole & New Framing Members

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.

NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.

NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least

1 inch (25mm).

 

NAILS (4 REQUIRED)

 

RAFTER

CEILING

 

 

CEILING FIRESTOP

Figure 27.

Attic Firestop

C. Vent Termination

Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in- structions.

Horizontal Termination

•The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building and interlock the flue sections.

•Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building and interlock the flue sections.

!WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE PO- SITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP.

!WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL

OR SIDING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER. SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.

 

JOIST

 

 

CEILING

 

 

 

NAILS (4 REQUIRED)

 

 

 

CEILING FIRESTOP

Figure 28.

(184mm)

 

 

 

7 1/4”

Figure 26.

Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)

Trapezoid Termination Cap

 

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QV36DC-A specifications

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