Vertical Penetration Framing - Heat & Glo Soho24B Owner's Manual

C. Vertical Penetration Framing
A ceiling fi restop MUST be used between
fl oors and attics.
• Frame opening 9 in. x 9 in. (229 mm x 229
mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/
fl oor (see Figure 6.3).
• Frame the area with the same sized lumber
as used in ceiling/fl oor joist.
• The ceiling fi restop may be installed above or
below the ceiling joists when installed with a
attic insulation shield. It must be under joists
between fl oors that are not insulated. Refer
to Figure 6.4.
• Secure with three fasteners on each side.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT pack insu-
lation around the vent. Insulation must be kept
back from the pipe to prevent overheating.
Figure 6.3
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED BELOW CEILING
Figure 6.4 Installing the Attic Shield
Heat & Glo • Soho24B • 2137-900 Rev. H • 10/08
PIPE
SLP
INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELDS
BEFORE OR AFTER INSTALLATION OF VENT SYSTEM
3 FASTENERS
PER SIDE
ATTIC ABOVE
A
A
A
9 in. (229 mm)
CEILING FIRESTOP
INSTALLED ABOVE CEILING
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