Install Attic Insulation Shield; Secure The Chimney - Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B Owner's Manual

G. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic insu-
lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or
other combustible material coming into contact with the
chimney.
• DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the
attic insulation shield.
• Failure to keep insulation and other materials away from
chimney pipe could cause fire.
• DO NOT offset chimney inside insulation shield.
Installation of a ceiling firestop is required
• Refer to Figures 8.8 - 8.10.
• Roll the shield (around the chimney if already installed)
until you have a 3 in. (76 mm) overlap and the three
holes on each side match up (large holes on top).
• Insert three screws into the matching holes to form a
tube.
• Bend three tabs on the bottom of the tube inward to 90°
to maintain chimney air space (refer to Figure 8.8).
• Rest the insulation shield on the ceiling firestop below.
• Bend the three short tabs at the top of the shield inward
to 90° to maintain the 2 in. (51 mm) air space from the
chimney.
• Bend the remaining top tabs to just meet the pipe.
If you wish to make a custom shield or barrier, follow
these guidelines:
• Metal is preferred, although any material stiff enough to
hold back the insulation can be used.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use of cardboard or other
materials that can deflect under humidity or other envi-
ronmental conditions is not recommended.
• The shield or barrier must be tall enough to extend
above the insulation and prevent blown-in insulation
from spilling into the cavity.
• Maintain specified air spaces around chimney.
• Check instructions and local codes for further details.
H. Secure the Chimney
When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sec-
tions, they must be locked into position with the screws pro-
vided* (outer only), using the predrilled holes. To prevent
gravity from pulling the chimney sections apart, the returns
and the chimney stabilizers have hanger straps for secur-
ing these parts to joists or rafters. See Figure 8.11 on page
49.
* Use #6 or #8 sheet metal screw, or larger, no longer than
1/2 in. (13mm).
4/12
Bend inward
Figure 8.8 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield
Insulation
10-1/2 in.
(267 mm)
Figure 8.9 Install Attic Insulation Shield (firestop above ceiling)
Insulation
10-1/2 in.
(267 mm)
Figure 8.10 Install Attic Insulation Shield (firestop below ceiling)
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Bend remaining tabs
to rest against pipe to
prevent insulation
from falling in.
90°
Insert three
screws
3 in. (76 mm)
overlap
Tabs bent in to
rest against pipe
Pipe
Attic Insulation Shield
14-1/2 in. (368 mm)
6 Tabs bent
in 90°
Ceiling Firestop
Pipe
Tabs bent in to
rest against pipe
Pipe
Attic Insulation Shield
14-1/2 in. (368 mm)
6 Tabs bent
in 90°
Pipe
diameter
Insulation
diameter
Insulation
Ceiling Firestop
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