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Figure 8.4 Installing the Attic Shield
3 FASTENERS
PER SIDE
INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS
BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED BELOW CEILING
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING
C. Install the Ceiling Firestop
A ceiling firestop
MUST
be used between
floors and attics.
•
SLP pipe only
- Frame opening
22,9
cm
x 22,9
cm whenever the vent penetrates
a ceiling/floor (see Figure 8.3).
• 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 8.4.
• 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.
Figure 8.3 Installing Ceiling Firestop
ATTIC ABOVE
A
PIPE
SLP
A
22,9 cm
A