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B. Clearances

WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig-
ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

Heatilator • Birmingham BIR50 • 4059-332 Rev F • 11/08

(insulation)

0 in. to level

of standoffs

Attic

Insulation

Shield

(ceiling)

(roof)

(attic)

(ceiling)

Ceiling Firestop

Offset/Return (secured

with hanger straps)

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back &

sides of appliance

(except at nailing flanges

where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm])

Must have 2 in. (51 mm)

minimum clearance

to header

0 in.

to floor

2 in. (51 mm) min.

Shaded areas

represent

2 in. (51 mm) min.

air space clearance

required around pipe

Combustible Object

48 in.

1219 mm

Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances