Installation Manuel

Majestic Sovereign Series • SA36/SA42C • Installers Manual • 4010-262 • Rev E • 07/19/16
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C. Secure Offset/Return
D. Install Ceiling Firestops
CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceilingrestopsmustbeused
wheneverthechimneypenetratesaceiling/oor.
• Chaseconstructionrequiresceilingrestopsateach
oororevery10ft.(3.05m)ofclearspace.
• Theceilingrestopslowsspreadofreandreduces
coldairinltration.
• Install a ceiling restop whenever chimney penetrates
ceiling/oor.
• Mark and cut an opening in ceiling as shown in Figure 5.4.
• Frame the opening with the same size lumber used in
the ceiling joists.
• Nail the ceiling restop to the bottom of the ceiling joists
when there is a room above.
• Use an attic insulation shield if the ceiling is insulated.
The ceiling restop may then be attached above or below
the joists.
ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling)
ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling)
B
A
Ceilng firestop
attached to bottom
of framing
Ceiling firestop
attached to top of
framing
Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing
ceiling firestop and joists.
2 in. (51mm)
clearance
2 in. (51mm)
clearance
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT seal area between
restopopeningandchimneypipeexceptwheretheyen-
ter the attic or leave the warm air envelope of the home
(use 600° F sealant).
Figure 5.4 Installing the Ceiling Firestop
When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sec-
tions, they must be locked into position with the screws
(outer only). To prevent gravity from pulling the chimney
sections apart, the returns and the chimney stabilizers
have hanger straps for securing these parts to joists or raf-
ters. See Figure 5.3.
* Use # 6 or # 8 sheet metal screw, or larger, no longer
than 1/2 in. (13 mm).
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Secureoffsetswithscrews(nottoexceed1/2in./13mm
In length).
• Secure returns with strapping.
• Straight chimney sections may be secured with screw
(nottoexceed1/2in./13mmInlength)atthejoints.
• Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting.
Ceiling
Firestop
Straps
Optional
A
dditional
Support
Joint
Band
(Optional)
Figure 5.3 Secure the Chimney
Catalog #
A B
in. mm in. mm
FS338 14-1/2 368 14-1/2 368
FS339 14-1/2 368 18-3/8 467
FS340 14-1/2 368 23 584