Shrouds; Radiation Shield; Field Constructed Shrouds - Heat & Glo RH-36 Series Owner's Manual

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Shrouds

A. Radiation Shield
• Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where
specified.
• Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga
sheet metal.
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed
as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase
top.
• Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where
permitted by regional building codes.
NOTICE: Some regional codes require an agency-Listed
shroud. Consult your local building officials.
• Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. supplies UL listed
shrouds. See your dealer for details.
• The following field constructed shroud designs have
been tested for Hearth Technologies fireplace systems
and termination caps.
• The shrouds must be constructed from a minimum .018
in. (26 ga) thick aluminized steel.
Open Top Shroud (TR342 caps require radiation shield)
Top Dim.
3 in (76 mm)
minimum
Min. Opening
Width
Min.
Base Dim.
Figure 10.2 Open Top Shroud Dimensions
36
Min.
Top Dim.
Min.
Min.
Base Dim.
Heat & Glo • RH-36/RH-42 • 4044-153 • Rev AC • 1/11
Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield
• The wire mesh is optional but recommended and must
be .018 in. thick minimum, 1/2 in. mesh.
Min. Opening
Width
Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap
Length x Width to fit inside shroud
TS345
Min. Base Dims.
in 23 x 23
mm 584 x 584 711 x 711

Radiation Shield

Required
Min. Top Dims.
in 20 x 20
mm 508 x 508 635 x 635
Min. Opening Width
in 17 x 17
mm 432 x 432 559 x 559
3 in. (76 mm) tall legs
TR342 TR342/344TV
28 x 28 26 x 26
660 x 660
25 x 25 23 x 23
584 x 584
22 x 22 20 x 20
508 x 508