3.3 Stand-off Assembly and
Header Heat Shield
NOTE: If installing a Komfort Zone Kit (#KZK-044 or #KZK-158A) or a
vented cavity, see Section 3.7.2.1 Standoff Assembly Installation and
Header Heat Shield Removal on page 21.
WARNING: The stand-off assembly and header heat shield MUST BE
INSTALLED for standard installations in order to maintain clearance
requirements. These clearances must be maintained.
The stand-off assembly provides:
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Minimum distance to header
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Contact point for non-combustible material above the fireplace
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Attachment for the header heat shield
1. Remove and save (4) screws securing the header heat shield on
top of the fireplace.
2. Form the header heat shield as shown.
3. Locate stand-off assemblies.
4. Attach the stand-off assembly pieces as shown below and secure
with (4) screws.
5. Attach the header heat shield to the stand-off assembly (4)
screws total.
6. Align the holes on the bottom of stand-off assembly with the
holes on top of the fireplace. Secure with (4) screws total.
7. Remove and save screws securing the back stand-off brackets.
Form the back stand-off heat shields as shown. Secure using
screws previously removed.
Figure 3.3, Stand-off Assembly and Header Heat Shield Installation
1
2
Stand-off Assembly for Standard Installation
(2 pieces)
Header Heat Shield formed and attached to
Stand-off Assembly for Standard Installation
(4) screws total
Attach pieces together as shown
(4) screws total
STANDARD INSTALLATION
#CLW-40 R.3 November 2021
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
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