Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A - Manual (Page 21)

Quadra-Fire • QV36DC-A • 2161-900 Rev. C • 6/09 24
For Vertical Runs - One ceiling fi restop is REQUIRED at
the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.
To install fi restops for vertical runs that pass through
ceilings:
• Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti-
cal vent component.
• Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the
vent.
• Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.
• Check the fl oor above for any obstructions, such as wir-
ing or plumbing runs.
• Reposition the fi replace and vent system, if necessary,
to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.
• Cut an 10-inch X 10-inch (254mm X 254mm) hole through
the ceiling, using the centerpoint previously marked.
• Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as
the ceiling joists.
Figure 26. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)
If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position
and secure the ceiling fi restop on the ceiling side of the
previously cut and framed hole.
If the area above the ceiling IS an attic, position and secure
the fi restop on top of the previously framed hole.
NOTE: Keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least
1 inch (25mm).
Figure 27. Attic Firestop
JOIST
CEILING FIRESTOP
CEILING
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
CEILING
CEILING FIRESTOP
RAFTER
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other
combustibles inside the framed fi restop opening.
Figure 25. 10” x 10” Hole & New Framing Members
CEILING
NEW
FRAMING
MEMBERS
EXISTING CEILING
JOISTS
CHIMNEY
HOLE
10" (254mm)
) m m 4 5 2 ( " 0 1
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C. Vent Termination
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation in-
structions.
Horizontal Termination
• The termination kit should pass through the wall fi restops
from the exterior of the building and interlock the fl ue
sections.
• Adjust the termination cap to its fi nal exterior position
on the building and interlock the fl ue sections.
! WARNING: VENTING TERMINALS
SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO A WALL
OR SIDING. VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID FIRE DANGER.
SEE VENT TERMINATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES
DIAGRAM ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
WARNING: THE TERMINATION CAP MUST BE PO-
SITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP.
Figure 28.
Trapezoid Termination Cap 7 1/4”
(184mm)