Secure The Vent Sections - Heat & Glo PALOMA-BZ-MOD Owner's Manual

9. Twist-lock the vent cap and seal.
Note: For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling firestop
is required at the second floor, and any subsequent floors
(Figure 5.16). The opening should be framed to 10 in. x 10 in.
(254 mm x 254 mm) inside dimensions, in the same manner
as shown in Figure 5.13.
CEILING FIRESTOP
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
Figure 5.16
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
• Any occupied areas above the first floor,
including closets and storage spaces, which
the vertical vent passed through must be
enclosed. The enclosure may be framed
and sheetrocked with standard construction
materials; however, refer to these installation
instructions for the minimum allowable
clearance between the outside of the vent
pipe and the combustible surfaces of the
enclosure. Do not fill any of the required air
space with insulation.
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NAILS
MINIMUM 1 in. (25 mm)
CLEARANCE
MINIMUM 1 in.(25 mm)
CLEARANCE
H. Secure the Vent Sections
• Vertical runs of SLP pipe must be supported every 8 ft.
(2.44 m).
• Horizontal sections must be supported every 5 feet
(1.52 m).
• Vent supports or plumbers strap (spaced 120º apart)
may be used to support vent sections. See Figures 10.8
and 10.9.
• Wall shield fi restops may be used to provide horizontal
support to vent sections.
• SLP ceiling fi restops have tabs that may be used to
provide vertical support.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Asphyxiation!
Improper support may allow vent to sag and separate.
Use vent run supports and connect vent sections per in-
stallation instructions. DO NOT allow vent to sag below
connection point to appliance.
Figure 10.8 Securing Vertical Pipe Sections
Figure 10.9 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections
120º
120º