Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields - Montigo HW38DF Installation & Maintenance Manual

H*38DF Gas Fireplace

Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields

Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield
The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used WITHIN 36" horizontal or
60" vertically of the fireplace, (see figure 17a). For applications within
these dimensions the RHS101 Heat Shield MUST be used. .
To install the RHS8, frame an opening in combustible construction,
Figure 17 below. Slide the Heat shield in place over the vent pipe
which attaches to the fireplace. After the fireplace and vent pipe has
been installed, clearances should match the dimensions in Figure 17.
1" Min.
Figure 17. RHS8 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes
through the combustible construction).
36" Min
60" Min.
Figure 17a. RHS8 Installation. (Minimum requirements).
Note: Images are shown without screens for clarity purposes. However,
your fireplace should not be operated without proper installation of
screens.
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Installation
1" Min. Both sides Typical
RHS8 Heat Shield
Combustible Framing
RHS8 Heat
Shield
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield.
The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination
(Figure 17 and 17a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 within 36"
horizontal or 60" vertical.
To install the RHS101, Slide the Inner Section over the vent pipe that will
connect to the fireplace. Fasten the vent pipe to the back of the fireplace
with a Min. of three sheet metal screws.
Next, slide the RHS101 outer section from the outside of the structure,
see Figure 18.
To complete the installation fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section &
Termination frame to the structure Figure 18a.
RHS101 Heat Shield
Outer Section
Termination
Figure 16. RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over vent pipe
where it passes through the combustible construction.
RHS101 Heat Shield
Outer Section
Termination
Figure 16a. Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
3/8" Min.
Figure 16b.
RHS101 Installation.
Drywall / sheetrock
RHS101 Heat Shield, inner Section
Vent pipe, from fireplace
Combustible
framing
Drywall / sheetrock
RHS101 Heat Shield, inner Section
3/8" Min. Both sides Typical
Inner Shield 9 3/8"
Outer Shield 10 1/4"
Combustible Framing
12" x 12"
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