Heat & Glo LifeStyle RED60 2159-900 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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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).
• 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
ATTIC ABOVE
A
PIPE
DVP
A
10 in. (254 mm)
A
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
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