Montigo L42DFN Installation & Maintenance Manual page 9

Framing the Heat Shield
Included with the L42DF* Gas fireplace, is a framing heat shield Kit. This
Kit is fabricated from galvanized steel and arrives with three (3) pieces,
as shown below. The shields protect all adjacent combustible materials,
mantels and mouldings from excessive heat radiated by the fireplace.
NOTE: The shields must be installed as shown in Figures 9 - 9b.
Step 1. Fasten the two Side shield's (L42FS01x2) first, and ensure they
are fastened in place as shown. These are installed with the Wide flanges
facing the center of the fireplace opening, and the shallow flange toward
inside of room. These are also fastened with nails or screws, flush with
framing as shown in Figure 9 and Inset.
Figure 9. Combustible Framing Side Heat Shield L42FS01x2, (two 2-pcs).
Step 2. Next, fasten the Top shield (L42FS02x1), with the Wide flange
face up, and the shallow flange toward inside of room, Figure 9a.
Figure 9a. Combustible Framing Top Heat Shield L42FS02x1, (one 1-pc).
XG0181 - 150204
Installation
Both Side framing
shields typical
fireplace
INSET
Section
Top shield
framing
fasteners,
3-pcs.
flush with
framing
fireplace
INSET
Section
Step 3. Nail or screw the top shield in place flush with framing, as shown
in figure 9b.
Figure 9b. Combustible Framing Heat Shield, completed.
flush with
framing
fasteners,
3-per. side
L42DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
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