Section 3-5: Heat Shields
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS102 Heat shield
The RHS102 Heat shield must be used if vent pipe passes through a
wall or ceiling within 6' of the unit.
To install the RHS102, 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 RHS102 outer section on. To complete the installation
fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section & inner section to the structure.
1/4'' min.
1/4'' min.
Figure 11. RHS102 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes through the
combustible construction).
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1/4'' min. Both sides Typical
Inner shield 11 1/2''
Outer shield 10 5/8''
Combustible Framing
RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section
Termination
Figure 11.b RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over vent pipe where it passes
through the combustible construction.
RHS101 Heat Shield Outer Section
Termination
Figure 11.c Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
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
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