Hearth and Home Technologies 6000GBV-LP Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Heat & Glo • 6000GBV, 6000GBV-IPI • 2104-900 Rev. H • 11/0824
A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles
Vent clearances are per vent manufacturer’s speci ca-
tions. MUST be Listed B-Vent pipe.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Maintain air space clearance to
vent. DO NOT pack insulation or other combustibles:
• Between ceiling restops
• Between wall shield restops
• Around vent system
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from
vent pipe may cause over heating and re.
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Vent Clearances and Framing
B. Wall and Ceiling Penetration Framing
For a wall or ceiling penetration consult B-vent pipe
manufacturer’s instructions to provide adequate clear-
ances. Use same size framing materials as those used in
the wall or ceiling construction. Firestop spacers must be
used in wall and ceiling penetrations per the B-Vent pipe
manufacturer’s speci cations and national, regional and
local codes.
Note: MUST terminate vertically.
C. Vertical Penetration Framing
WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or
insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies
Inc. requires the use of an attic shield.
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54
requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum
metal that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.
Attic shields must meet speci ed clearance and be se-
cured in place.
Use B-vent manufacturer’s restops to provide adequate
clearances.
Figure 8.1 Pipe Clearances
1 in. CLEARANCE
AROUND VERTICAL
SECTIONS
1 in. TOP
CLEARANCE
1 in. SIDE AND
BOTTOM CLEARANCE