M&G DuraVent DuraPlus® User Manual

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illustrates the two-story building. In the case

of the two-story installation, the base of the

Firestop Radiation Shield is nailed to the top

of the framing, with the pan (the depressed

portion of the base), facing downwards. For

the multi-story installation, the base is nailed to

the bottom of the framing with the pan facing

upwards. The cylindrical component of the

Firestop Radiation Shield is then slipped down

through the base from the top until it rest on

the bead. (Figure 9). Refer to Table 2 for the

framing requirements.

7. Assemble Chimney Sections: Lower

and seat the female end of the first Chimney

Section in the Support Box. (Figure 11). It

will twist-lock onto the male end of a Low

Profile Starter Section, which is a component

of the Support Box. Turn Pipe Sections

clockwise, firmly to lock them together. Sheet

metal screws may be used to reinforce the

connection, however they are not normally

required. Screws are only acceptable in the

outer liner.

8. Install Attic Insulation Shield: Install

the Attic Insulation Shield where the chimney

passes into an attic. It’s purpose is to prevent

debris and insulation from getting too close to

the chimney. (Figure 12). An installed Attic

Insulation Shield is 14 inches high. In attic

areas where this shield won’t fit, a Square

Support Box, (which is available in heights

up to 36 inches), can be used instead of an

Attic Insulation Shield, provided it reaches

through the roof; refer to the Roof Supported

installation section on page 14. If the

chimney is fully enclosed through the attic,

an Insulation Shield is not required, however,

again, Ventilated Flashing must be used.

Where the chimney passes into the attic,

install the Attic Insulation Shield as follows:

a. If the Firestop Radiation Shield extends

above the attic floor, no modifications are

Figure 9

FRAMING

NAILS (AT LEAST 2 PER SIDE)

FIRESTOP RADIATION SHIELD SDP-FRS

NAILS (AT

LEAST

2 PER

SIDE)

FRAMING

FIRESTOP RADIATION

SHIELD SDP-FRS

Figure 10

Figure 11

VENTILATED FLASHING

CHIMNEY SECTION

SDP-P

SUPPORT BOx

SDP-S, SDP-RS, SDP-SB

MULTI-STORY GOING

INTO NExT FLOOR

TWO-STORY GOING

INTO ATTIC

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