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If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and
secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the
previously cut and framed hole.
CEILING
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
Figure 14. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)
If the area above the ceiling IS an attic, position and secure
the firestop on top of the previously framed hole.
NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1
inch (25mm). If necessary use an attic insulation shield.
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other
combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
CEILING
CEILING FIRESTOP
Figure 15.
Attic Firestop
C. Vent Termination
For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the
termination to the last section of horizontal vent refer to
the Termination Cap installation instructions.
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST
!
BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE EXHAUST
CHUTE IS POINTING DOWN.
JOIST
CEILING FIRESTOP
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
RAFTER
WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS SHALL
!
NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL OR
SIDING.
VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER.
SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEAR-
ANCES DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING P AGE.
Figure 16. Horizontal Termination Cap
CAULK THE INSIDE
OF ALL 4 CORNERS
Figure 17. Caulk Corners
1" MIN.
Figure 18.
19
OUTSIDE FIRESTOP
OF THE
PV-HORZ KIT
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