Heatilator • Eclipse • 4049-300 Rev H • 11/07
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B. Installing Wall Shield Firestops and Horizontal Termination Cap
NOTE:
Where required, an exterior wall flashing is
available.
When
penetrating a brick wall, a brick extension kit is
available for framing the brick.
Installing the Horizontal Termination Cap
Vent termination must not be recessed in the wall. Siding may
be brought to the edge of the cap base.
Flash and seal as appropriate for siding material at outside
edges of cap.
When installing a horizontal termination cap, follow the cap
location guidelines as prescribed by current
ANSI Z223.1
and
CAN/CGA-B149
installation codes.
Figure 8.3 Hole and Vent Pipe
Figure 8.4 Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Wall Shield Firestops
Heat Shield
Wall Shield
Firestop
(Interior)
Trim heat shield if
too long. Add to
shield if too short.
Fire Risk
Exhaust Fumes Risk
Impaired Performance of Appliance
WARNING
• Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.
• Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
• Position the wall shield
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restops on both sides of the hole
previously cut and secure the wall shield
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restops with nails
or screws.
• The heat shields of the wall shield
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restops
MUST BE
placed towards the top of the hole.
• Continue the vent run through the wall shield
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restops.
VENT PIPE
1 in. (25.4 mm)
10 in.
(254mm)
10 in.
(254mm)
For Horizontal Runs
- Wall shield
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restops are
REQUIRED
on
both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.
NOTE: Model SLK-01TRD does not need an exterior wall
shield
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restop on an exterior combustible wall.
To install wall shield
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restops for horizontal runs that pass
through either interior or exterior walls:
Cut a 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) hole for SL-D-series
pipe. The center of the framing hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)
above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without using
the telescoping
fl
ue section found on the termination cap.
WARNING
Burn Risk
• Local codes may require installation of a
cap shield to prevent anything or anyone
from touching the hot cap.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other
combustibles between
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restops.
WARNING
• ALWAYS maintain speci
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ed clearances around venting and
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restop systems.
• Install
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restops as speci
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ed.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent
pipe may cause
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