Heat & Glo Fireplace 6000TRS-CE - Manual (Page 22)

Heat & Glo • 6000TRS-CE • 2049-900 Rev. R • 3/13 22
Figure 17. Installing Support Brackets
3. Install Firestops
For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on
both sides of a combustible wall through which the
flue passes.
To install firestops (heat shield) for horizontal runs that
pass through either interior or exterior walls:
• Cut a 25,4 cm X 30,5 cm hole through the wall.
• Position the firestops on both sides of the hole
previously cut and secure the firestops with nails or
screws.
• The pipe opening of the firestops MUST BE placed
towards the bottom of the firestop.
• Continue the flue run through the firestop.
WALL BRACKET
WALL STUD
FLUE
OUTLET
2,5 cm
MINIMUM
2,4 m
For vertical Runs - The flue system must be
supported every 240 cm above the heater flue outlet
by wall brackets.
To install support brackets for vertical runs:
• Attach wall brackets to the flue pipe and secure the
wall bracket to the framing members with nails or
screws.