Section 3-5: Heat Shields
Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat shield
The RHS101 Heat shield
must be used if vent pipe passes through
a wall or ceiling within 6' of the unit.
To install the RHS101, 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 RHS101 outer section on. To complete
the installation fasten the Heat Shield Outer Section & inner section
to the structure. See
Figure 14.
Figure 14.
RHS101 Installation. (Install by sliding over vent pipe
where it passes through the combustible construction).
Outer Shield 10 1/4”
3/8” Min. Both sides Typical
3/8” Min.
3/8” Min .
Combustible Framing
12” x 12”
Inner Shield 9 3/8”
R320 & R420 Power Vent Indoor Gas Fireplace
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