Heat & Glo LifeStyle 6000GLX-IPI-S/-R Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Heat & Glo • 6000GLX-IPI-S/-R, 6000GLX-IPILP-S/-R • 2101-900 Rev. Q • 11/0834
C. Install the Ceiling Firestop
A ceiling restop MUST be used between
oors and attics.
DVP pipe only - Frame an opening 10 in.
by 10 in. (254 mm by 254 mm) whenever
the vent penetrates a ceiling/ oor (see
Figure 8.3).
SLP pipe only - Frame opening 9 in. x 9
in. (229 mm x 229 mm) whenever the vent
penetrates a ceiling/ oor (see Figure 8.3).
• Frame the area with the same sized lumber
as used in ceiling/ oor joist.
• The ceiling restop may be installed above or
below the ceiling joists when installed with a
attic insulation shield. It must be under joists
between oors that are not insulated. Refer
to Figure 8.4.
• Secure with three fasteners on each side.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT pack insu-
lation around the vent. Insulation must be kept
back from the pipe to prevent overheating.
Figure 8.3 Installing Ceiling Firestop
Figure 8.4 Installing the Attic Shield
3 FASTENERS
PER SIDE
INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS
BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED BELOW CEILING
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING
ATTIC ABOVE
A
PIPE
DVP
SLP
A
10 in. (254 mm)
9 in. (229 mm)
A