Install Attic Insulation Shield - Heatilator NDV3630 Owner's Manual

D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or
insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies re-
quires the use of an attic shield.
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 requires an at-
tic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum metal that ex-
tends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.
Attic shields must meet specifi ed clearance and be se-
cured in place.
Flat Ceiling Installation
• Remove one shield from box.
Note: Cut previously installed batt insulation to make room
for the attic insulation shield.
• Wrap shield around pipe if pipe is already installed in
area to be insulated.
• Match the three holes in each side and fasten with three
screws to form a tube.
• Bend three tabs on the bottom of the shield outward to
allow attachment to the ceiling fi restop.
• Bend the remaining tabs inward 90° to maintain the air
space between the pipe and the shield. Set the shield
on the ceiling fi restop and attach to the fi restop.
• Bend all tabs inward 90° around the top of the shield.
These tabs must be used to prevent blown insulation
from getting between the shield and vent pipe, and to
maintain air space clearance.
Vaulted Ceiling Installation
• Remove one shield from box.
NOTICE: Cut previously installed batt insulation to make
room for the attic insulation shield.
• Cut the attic insulation shield (if application is for vaulted
ceiling), to fi t your ceiling pitch. Snip cut edge to create
1 in. bend tabs.
• Wrap shield around pipe if pipe is already installed in
area to be insulated.
• Match the three holes in each side and fasten with three
screws to form a tube.
• Bend three tabs on the bottom of the shield outward to
allow attachment to the ceiling fi restop.
• Bend the remaining tabs inward 90° to maintain the air
space between the pipe and the shield. Set the shield
on the ceiling fi restop and attach to the fi restop.
• Bend all tabs inward 90° around the top of the shield.
These tabs must be used to prevent blown insulation
from getting between the shield and vent pipe, and to
maintain air space clearance.
36 Heatilator • Novus NDV Series • 4055-187 Rev. X • 6/13
Bend all tabs inward
90° to maintain
clearance and
prevent insulation
from falling inside
Figure 8.5 Attic Insulation Shield
Insert 3
screws
Bend 4 tabs
inward 90°
to maintain
clearance