Vent Heat Shield Assembly Installation
SECTION 7
VENTING
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R.11 February 2022
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HUSSONG MFG. CO., INC.
KOZY HEAT FIREPLACES
7.4 Vent Heat Shield Assembly Installation
IMPORTANT: The vertical vent heat shield MUST be installed for every
type of venting installation. The horizontal vent heat shield must
be installed with minimum horizontal venting for natural gas and
propane installations.
NOTE: There are (6) screw holes located in front of the flue outlet to
move the vent heat shield assembly in front of the vent pipe. Align the
heat shield as necessary for your venting installation.
7.4.1 Vertical Vent Heat Shield Installation
1. Position the vertical vent heat shield in front of the vent pipe,
with the flanges facing towards the fireplace face as necessary
for the type of installation.
2. Align the (2) slots on the vertical heat shield flanges with
corresponding screw holes located in front of the flue outlet on
the top of the fireplace.
3. Secure the vertical vent heat shield to the fireplace with (2)
attachment screws (provided in the components package).
7.4.2 Minimum Horizontal Venting
1. Bend at perforation on the (3) hand-tabs down on the horizontal
vent heat shield.
2. Locate (3) screw holes on the vertical vent heat shield. There
are (2) sets of screws holes, allowing for either natural gas or
propane minimum horizontal venting. See
3. Align the (3) slots on horizontal vent heat shield tabs to th.e
corresponding (3) screws holes on the vertical vent heat shield
necessary for your installation.
4. Attach the horizontal vent heat shield with screws (provided)
through the screw holes on the vertical vent heat shield. The 1”
(25mm) vent stand-off tab will rest on top of the vent pipe.
Horizontal heat shield
Vent stand-off tab
Propane location
Natural gas location
Shown at location for
natural gas
Attachment screws
FIGURE 7.3
Installed Horizontal Vent Heat Shield
FIGURE 7.2
Installed Vent Heat Shield Assembly
