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TRIM HEAT
SHIELD IF TOO
LONG, ADD TO
SHIELD IF TOO
SHORT.
TRIM HEAT
SHIELD IF TOO
LONG, ADD TO
SHIELD IF TOO
SHORT.
EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
HEAT SHIELD
Position the firestops on both sides of the hole
previously cut and secure the firestops with nails
or screws.
The heat shields of the firestops
MUST BE
placed towards the top of the hole.
Continue the vent run through the firestops.
1. Cut the hole through
the wall.
Figure 22. Hole and Vent Pipe
2. Position the firestops.
3. Place the heat shield
to the top.
4. Continue the vent run.
Figure 23. Heat Shield, Interior and Exterior
Firestops
For Vertical Runs -
One ceiling firestop is
REQUIRED
at the hole in each ceiling through
which the vent passes.
To install firestops for vertical runs that pass
through ceilings:
Position a plumb bob directly over the center of
the vertical vent component.
Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the
vent.