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CAUTION:
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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 20. 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.
CEILING
FIGURE 21. Attic Firestop
C. Flue Termination
IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL
SIDING, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE VINYL
PROTECTOR KIT (VPK-DV) TO THE TOP OF THE
EXTERIOR FIRESTOP FOR ALL ROUND
TERMINATION CAPS.
For Horizontal Terminations using the DVP-TRAP
To attach and secure the termination to the last section of
horizontal flue:
• The rear flue heat shield MUST be placed 2.54 cm above
the top of the flue between the wall shield and the base
of the termination cap.
• One section of the heat shield is attached to the wall
shield. The other is attached to the termination cap in
the same manner (see Figure 22).
JOIST
CEILING FIRESTOP
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
RAFTER
CEILING FIRESTOP
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