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Heat & Glo • Paloma • 7031-220 Rev. P • 10/0818
CEILING FIRESTOP
NAILS
MINIMUM 1 in. (25 mm)
CLEARANCE
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
Figure 5.16
9. Twist-lock the vent cap and seal.
Note: For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling firestop
is required at the second floor, and any subsequent floors
(Figure 5.16). The opening should be framed to 10 in. x 10 in.
(254 mm x 254 mm) inside dimensions, in the same manner
as shown in Figure 5.13.
Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
• Any occupied areas above the first floor,
including closets and storage spaces, which
the vertical vent passed through must be
enclosed. The enclosure may be framed
and sheetrocked with standard construction
materials; however, refer to these installation
instructions for the minimum allowable
clearance between the outside of the vent
pipe and the combustible surfaces of the
enclosure. Do not fill any of the required air
space with insulation.
WARNING