Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields - Montigo H38DF PRC Installation & Maintenance Manual

H*38DF PRC Panorama Indoor Gas Fireplace

Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields

Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield
The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used when the Termination is
WITHIN 36" Min. horizontal and 60" Min. vertical from the
fireplace, or directly off the rear of the fireplace, as shown figure
16a. The RHS101 Heat Shield (Figure 17 and 17a) MUST be
used within the noted dimensions.
To install the RHS8, frame an opening in combustible construction,
Figure 16 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 16.
1" Min.
Figure 16.
RHS8 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it
passes through the combustible construction).
36" Min
60" Min.
Figure 16a.
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 16 and 16a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101
where any of the dimensions are within the parameters
shown, figure 16a.
To install the RHS101, Slide the Inner Section over the vent pipe that
will connect to the fireplace. Then fasten the vent pipe to the back
of the fireplace with a minimum of three sheet metal screws. From
the outside slide the RHS101 outer section on see Figure 17. To
complete the installation fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section &
Termination frame to the structure Figure 17a.
RHS101 Heat Shield
Outer Section
Termination
Figure 17. RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over vent
pipe where it passes through the combustible construction.
RHS101 Heat Shield
Outer Section
Termination
Figure 17a. Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
3/8" Min.
Figure 17b.
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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