Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields 5''/8 - Montigo P38 Installation & Maintenance Manual

Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields 5''/8''
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 heat shield
The RHS8 Heat shield CANNOT be used when the Termination is WITHIN
(36" Min. horizontal and 46" Min. vertical) from the fireplace, or directly
off the rear of the fireplace, as shown figure 15. The RHS101 Heat
Shield (Figure 15 and 15b) MUST be used within the noted dimensions.
To install the RHS8, frame an opening in combustible construction,
Figure 15 below. Slide the Heat shield in place over the vent pipe which
attaches to the fireplace. After the fireplace and vent pipe have been
installed, clearances should match the dimensions in Figure 15.
1" Min. Both sides Typical
1'' min. Both sides Typical
1" Min.
1'' min.
1'' min.
Figure 15.a RHS8 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes through the
combustible construction).
36" Min
60" Min.
60'' Min.
Figure 15.b RHS8 Installation. (Minimum requirements).
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RHS8 Heat Shield
RHS8 Heat Shield
Combustible Framing
Combustible framing
36'' Min.
RHS8 Heat
RHS8
Shield
Heat Shield
PTO Termination
PTO Termination
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield
The RHS101 heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination
(Figure 15.c and 15.d) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 where any of
the dimensions are within the parameters shown, figure 15.d 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 15.d
To complete the installation fasten the heat shield outer section &
termination frame to the structure Figure 15.e
RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section
Termination
Figure 15.c RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over vent pipe where it passes
through the combustible construction.
RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section
Termination
Figure 15.d Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
3/8'' min.
3/8'' min.
Figure 15.e RHS101 Installation
Installation
Drywall / sheetrock
RHS101 Heat Shield, inner Section
Vent pipe, from fireplace
Combustible framing
Drywall / sheetrock
RHS101 Heat Shield, inner Section
Vent pipe, from fireplace
3/8'' min. Both sides Typical
Inner shield 9 3/8''
Outer shield 10 1/4''
Combustible Framing
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