Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42 - Manual (Page 28)

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Installation of a ceiling fi restop is required
• Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8.
• Roll the shield around the chimney (if chimney is already
installed) until you have a 3 in. (76 mm) overlap and the
three holes on each side match up (large holes on top).
• Insert three screws into the matching holes to form a
tube.
• Bend three tabs on the bottom of the tube inward to 90°
to maintain chimney air space as shown in Figure 8.6.
• Rest the insulation shield on the ceiling fi restop below.
• Bend the three short tabs at the top of the shield inward
to 90° to maintain the 2 in. (51 mm) air space from the
chimney.
• Bend the remaining top tabs to just meet the pipe.
3 in. (76 mm)
overlap
Insert three
screws
Bend inward
90°
Bend remaining tabs
to rest against pipe to
prevent insulation
from falling in.
Figure 8.6 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield
E. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic in-
sulation shield when there is any possibility of insulation
or other combustible material coming into contact with
the chimney.
• DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and
the attic insulation shield.
• Failure to keep insulation and other materials away
from chimney pipe could cause fi re.
• DO NOT offset chimney inside insulation shield.
If you wish to make a custom shield or barrier, follow these
guidelines:
• Metal is preferred, although any material stiff enough to
hold back the insulation can be used.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use of cardboard or other
materials that can defl ect under humidity or other envi-
ronmental conditions is not recommended.
• The shield or barrier must be tall enough to extend above
the insulation and prevent blown-in insulation from spilling
into the cavity.
• The shield should be affi xed to building structure.
• Maintain
specifi ed air spaces around chimney.
• Check instructions and local codes for further details.
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev E • 08/08
6 Tabs bent
in 90°
Tabs bent in to
rest against pipe
Attic Insulation Shield
Ceiling Firestop
13 in.
(330 mm)
17 in. (432 mm)
diameter
Insulation Insulation
Pipe
Pipe
6 Tabs bent
in 90°
Tabs bent in to
rest against pipe
Attic Insulation Shield
Ceiling Firestop
13 in.
(330 mm)
17 in. (432 mm)
diameter
Insulation Insulation
Pipe
Pipe
Figure 8.7 Install Attic Insulation Shield Above the Ceiling
Figure 8.8 Install Attic Insulation Shield Below the Ceiling