Heat & Glo Fireplace GEM42 - Manual (Page 18)

18 Heat & Glo • GEM42 • 371-900 Rev. N • 2/05
4. Install Firestops
For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both
sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.
NOTE: Model DVP-TRAP does not need an exterior fir-
estop on an exterior combustible wall.
To install firestops for horizontal runs that pass through
either interior or exterior walls:
• Cut a 10-inch by 12-inch (254mm X 305mm) hole through
the wall.
NOTE: The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)
above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
• Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ-
ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.
• The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to-
wards the top of the hole.
• Continue the vent run through the firestops.
Figure 15. 10" x 12" Hole and Vent Pipe
Figure 16. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops
TRIM HEAT
SHIELD IF TOO
LONG, ADD TO
SHIELD IF TOO
SHORT
EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
HEAT SHIELD
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other
combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
10"
12"
INTERIOR
WALL SHIELD
For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at
the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.
To install firestops 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 floor above for any obstructions, such as wir-
ing or plumbing runs.
• Reposition the fireplace 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 18. Ceiling Firestop (Ceiling Side)
If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and
secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously
cut and framed hole.
Figure 17. 10" x 10" Hole & New Framing Members
JOIST
CEILING FIRESTOP
CEILING
NAILS (4 REQUIRED)
CEILING
NEW
FRAMING
MEMBERS
EXISTING CEILING
JOISTS
CHIMNEY
HOLE
10" (254mm)
10"
(254mm)
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other
combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.