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C. Ceiling Firestop/Floor Penetra-
tion Framing
A ceiling firestop MUST be used between
floors and attics.
• Frame opening 9 in. x 9 in. (229 mm x 229
mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/
floor. See Figure 5.3.
• Frame the area with the same sized lumber
as used in ceiling/floor joist.
• The ceiling firestop may be installed above or
below the ceiling joists when installed with a
attic insulation shield. It must be under joists
between floors that are not insulated. Refer
to Figure 5.4.
• 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.
D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose
materials or insulation to touch vent. Hearth
& Home Technologies requires the use of an
attic shield.
The International Fuel Gas Code requires an
attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum
steel that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above
insulation.
• Attic insulation shields must meet specified
clearances to combustible materials and be
secured in place.
• An attic insulation shield kit is available from
Hearth & Home Technologies. Contact your
dealer to order. Install attic insulation shield
according to instructions included with kit.
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Figure 5.3 Installing Ceiling Firestop
Figure 5.4 Installing the Attic Shield
Heatilator • ION-V7, ION-S7, ION-H7 Installation Manual • 2276-980 Rev. E • 5/15
INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS
BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED BELOW CEILING
ATTIC ABOVE
A
A
A
PIPE
SLP
9 in. (229 mm)
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING
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