Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields - Montigo L42DF ST Installation & Maintenance Manual

L42DF-ST* Indoor 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 14a). For applications
within these dimensions the RHS101 Heat Shield MUST be used.
To install the RHS8, frame an opening in combustible construction,
Figure 14 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 14.
1" Min.
Figure 14. RHS8 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where
it passes through the combustible construction).
Figure 14a. 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
36" Min
RHS8 Heat
Shield
Termination
60" Min.
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield.
The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8
Termination (Figure 14 and 14a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101
where any of the dimensions are within the parameters shown, figure
14a. 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.
To complete the installation fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section
& Termination frame to the structure Figure 15a.
RHS101 Heat Shield
Outer Section
Termination
Figure 15. RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over
vent pipe where it passes through the combustible construction.
Outer Section
RHS101 Heat Shield
Termination
Figure 15a. Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
3/8" Min.
Figure 15b. 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
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