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Figure 14. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)
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.
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). If necessary use an attic insulation shield.
Figure 15. Attic Firestop
JOIST
CEILING FIRESTOP
CEILING
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
CEILING
CEILING FIRESTOP
RAFTER
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other
combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
!
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 CLEAR-
ANCES DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
Figure 16. Horizontal Termination Cap
Figure 18.
1” MIN.
Figure 17. Caulk Corners
!
C. Vent Termination
For Horizontal Terminations -
To attach and secure the
termination to the last section of horizontal vent refer to
the Termination Cap installation instructions.
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST
BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE EXHAUST
CHUTE IS POINTING DOWN.
CAULK THE INSIDE
OF ALL 4 CORNERS
OUTSIDE FIRESTOP
OF THE
PV-HORZ KIT
