PolyPro Installation Manual

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Multi-Story: Consult local building or other
applicable codes for requirements in your
area. In the U.S., NFPA 211 10.6.3 (2013)
states: “Vents that pass through the oors
of buildings requiring the protection of
vertical openings shall be enclosed within an
approved enclosure. The enclosure walls shall
have a re resistance rating of not less than
1 hour where a vent is located in a building
less than four stories in height. The enclosure
walls shall have a re resistance rating of not
less than 2 hours where a vent is located in a
building four or more stories in height."
FIRESTOPS (Fig. 8)
1. Firestops are required at each ceiling/
oor penetration including an attic.
Firestops are not required at the roof
deck penetration.
2. Cut and/or frame hole. (Table 3)
3. Slide the two halves together and attach
to the ceiling.
Figure 9
ALIGN TABS WITH
MOUNTS
GASKET
EXTERIOR
WALL PLATE
INTERIOR
WALL PLATE
Figure 10
REMOVE GASKET
INSERT BIRD GUARD
TERMINATIONS:
Horizontal Single Pipe (Fig.9)
1. Locate penetration in wall.
2. Cut or cut and frame hole. (Table 3)
3. Attach Inner Plate to wall.
4. Attach / seal Outer Plate to outside wall.
5. Line up keyway, slide black pipe (UV
Protected) or termination through
plates.
6. If termination is used, attach with screws.
Align tabs with pipe mounts.
7. Add additional components to raise vent
level if desired (vent to be 12" above
grade or average snow level).
8. Remove gasket and install Bird Guard
into end of pipe. (Fig.10)
9. Install Poly Pro venting system to/from
termination to appliance.
Figure 8
FIRESTOP
FIRESTOP
ENCLOSURE
FIRESTOP