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Installation
XG0228 - 021419
Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields
Installing a Wall Mounted Heat shield
The RHS10* Heat shield must be used if vent pipe passes through a
wall or ceiling within 6' of the unit.
To install the Heat shield, 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 outer section on. To complete the installation fasten
the Heat Shield Outer Section & inner section to the structure.
Figure 11.
RHS10* Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes through the
combustible construction).
Figure 11.b
RHS10* Installation. (Install by sliding Outer Section over vent pipe where it passes
through the combustible construction.
Figure 11.c
Heat Shield. After sliding the outer section in place.
Drywall / sheetrock
Drywall / sheetrock
RHS10* Heat Shield, inner Section
RHS10* Heat Shield, inner Section
Vent pipe, from fireplace
Vent pipe, from fireplace
Combustible framing
Combustible framing
Combustible framing
RHS10* Heat Shield Outer Section
RHS10* Heat Shield Outer Section
Termination
Termination
3/8'' min.
Inner
shield
Outer
shield
A
A
B
Installing the included heat shield
The included Heat shield CANNOT be used WITHIN 36" horizontal or
60" vertically of the fireplace. For applications within these dimensions
the RHS10* Heat Shield MUST be used.
To install the heat sheild frame an opening in combustible construction.
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 shown.
Figure 15.a
Heat Shield Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe where it passes through the
combustible construction).
Wall Mounted RHS* heat shield
Vent Size
A
B
Included 4/7
Shield
4/7
11"
1"min.
Included 5/8
Shield
5/8
12"
1"min.
RHS100
5/8
11"
3/8'' min.
RHS101
5/8
11"
3/8'' min.
RHS102
5/8
12"
3/8'' min.
RHS104
5/10
14"
3/8'' min.