Hearth and Home Technologies Crescent II Outdoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Heat & Glo • Crescent II • 2083-902 Rev. G • 9/05
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C. Vertical Penetration Framing
Installing the Firestop Spacer
Frame an opening 10 inches by 10 inch-
es whenever the vent system pene-
trates a ceiling/floor (see Figure 6.3).
Frame the area with the same sized lum-
ber as used in ceiling/floor joist.
When installing a top vent vertical appli-
ance the hole should be directly above
the appliance, unless the flue is offset.
Do not pack insulation around the vent.
Insulation must be kept away from the
pipe.
Figure 6.3
ATTIC
ABOVE
A
B
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Keep loose materials or
blown insulation from touch-
ing the vent pipe.
Installing Attic Shield
Note: The firestop spacer is not required if
attic shield is used.
Frame opening for attic shield.
Attic shield may be installed above or
below ceiling (see Figure 6.4).
Secure with three fasteners on each
side.
Fold tabs at top of attic shield in toward
vent pipe. Tabs must keep vent pipe
centered within shield.
Field construct additional shield height
if insulation is deeper than height of at-
tic shield.
Figure 6.4 Installing the Attic Shield
National building codes recommend us-
ing attic shield to keep loose materials/
blown insulation from contacting vent.
Hearth & Home Technologies requires
the use of an attic shield.
A B
10 in. 10 in.
DVP
PIPE
3 FASTENERS
PER SIDE
BEND TABS IN
AROUND PIPE
ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED
BELOW CEILIN
G
ATTIC SHIELD INSTALLED
ABOVE CEILING