Install The Ceiling Firestop - Heat & Glo SLR (Cosmo) Owner's Manual

C. Install the Ceiling Firestop
A ceiling fi restop MUST be used between
fl oors and attics.
• SLP pipe only - Frame opening 9 in. x
9 in. (229 mm x 229 mm) whenever the
vent penetrates a ceiling/floor (see Figure
8.4).
• Frame the area with the same sized lumber
as used in ceiling/fl oor joist.
• The ceiling fi restop may be installed above or
below the ceiling joists when installed with a
attic insulation shield. It must be under joists
between fl oors that are not insulated. Refer
to Figure 8.5.
• 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.
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Figure 8.4 Installing Ceiling Firestop
BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED BELOW CEILING
Figure 8.5 Installing the Attic Shield
Heat & Glo • SLR • 2143-900 Rev. B • 7/08
ATTIC ABOVE
PIPE
9 in. (229 mm)
SLP
INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS
3 FASTENERS
PER SIDE
INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING
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CEILING FIRESTOP