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. See
Figure 14.
Figure 14.
RHS102 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe
where it passes through the combustible construction).
Outer Shield 11 1/2”
½
” Min. Both sides Typical
½
”
Min.
½” Mi
n
.
Combustible Framing
Inner Shield 11 1/3”
R520 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace
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