32 VENTING
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#SP-34 LE & MV R.5 January 2020
7.9 Vent Heat Shield Assembly Installation
IMPORTANT: The vertical vent heat shield MUST be installed for every
type venting application. The horizontal vent heat shield must be
installed when installing a 90° horizontal elbow off the top (minimum
horizontal venting).
NOTE: There are (4) screw holes located in front of the flue outlet to
offset the vent heat shield assembly in front of the vent pipe. Align the
heat shield as necessary for your venting installation.
7.9.1 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).
7.9.2 Minimum Horizontal Venting
1. Bend perforation on the (3) hand-tabs down on the horizontal
vent heat shield.
2. Locate (3) screw holes on the vertical vent heat shield.
3. Align the (3) slots on horizontal vent heat shield tabs to the
corresponding (3) screws holes on the vertical vent heat shield.
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.
Figure 7.5, Installed Heat Shield Assembly
Figure 7.6, Installed Horizontal Heat Shield
Figure 7.7, Vent Heat Shield on a Corner Installation
VENT STAND-OFF TAB
ATTACHMENT SCREWS
