Shrouds; Radiation Shield; Field Constructed Shrouds; Open Top Shroud - Vermont Castings Sovereign Series SA36R Installation Manual

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Shrouds

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed
as specified. Improper construction may overheat
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.
The shrouds must be constructed from minimum .018
in. (26 ga) thick aluminized steel.
Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where
specified.
A. Radiation Shield
Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga
thick sheet metal.
Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap
Length x Width to fit inside shroud
Figure 6.1 Radiation Shield
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
The following field constructed shroud designs have
been tested for HHT fireplace systems and termination
caps.
VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev A • 02/05/15
3 in. (76 mm) tall legs

1. Open Top Shroud

(TR342/344 TV (top vent) caps do not require radiation
shield)
14 1/2 in. (368 mm)
maximum height
3 in (76 mm)
minimum
Min. Opening
Base Dim.
TS345
in 23 x 23
mm 584 x 584
in 20 x 20
mm 508 x 508
in 17 x 17
mm 432 x 432
TR342/344 caps require radiation shield unless installed
partially above the shroud. The TR cap must be raised to
the minimum dimensions (or greater) above the shroud.
Refer to Figure 6.3.
(TR Series)
Maximum Height
14 1/2 in. (368 mm)
Shroud Flue
Leg
Figure 6.3 Shroud & TR Series cap with no Radiation Shield
Min.
Top Dim.
Min.
Top Dim.
Min.
Width Base Dim.
Min.
TR342/344TV/
TR342 TR-7VK
Min. Base Dims.
28 x 28 26 x 26
711 x 711 660 x 660
Radiation

Radiation Shield

Shield Not
Required Required
Min. Top Dims.
25 x 25 23 x 23
635 x 635 584 x 584
Min. Opening Width
22 x 22 20 x 20
559 x 559 508 x 508
6" Min.
Above the
Shroud.
Storm
(SHROUD)
Collar
Shroud
Leg
3 in (76 mm)
air space from
bottom of shroud
Chase Top
to top of chase.
Radiation
Shield
Min. Opening
Width
25