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Shrouds
A. Radiation Shield
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Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where
specified.
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Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga
sheet metal.
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase
top.
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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.
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Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. supplies UL listed
shrouds. See your dealer for details.
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The following field constructed shroud designs have
been tested for Hearth Technologies fireplace systems
and termination caps.
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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
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Shrouds must be constructed
Min.
Top Dim.
Min.
Min.
Base Dim.
Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap
Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield
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The wire mesh is optional but recommended and must
be .018 in. thick minimum, 1/2 in. mesh.
Min. Opening
Width
3 in. (76 mm) tall legs
Length x Width to fit inside shroud
TS345
TR342
Min. Base Dims.
23 x 23
28 x 28
in
mm
584 x 584
711 x 711
Radiation Shield
Required
Min. Top Dims.
in
20 x 20
25 x 25
mm
508 x 508
635 x 635
Min. Opening Width
in
17 x 17
22 x 22
mm
432 x 432
559 x 559
TR342/344TV
26 x 26
660 x 660
23 x 23
584 x 584
20 x 20
508 x 508