Hearth and Home Technologies EL42 Series Radiation Shield, Field Constructed Shrouds

10 Shrouds

A. Radiation Shield

•Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where specified.

•Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga sheet metal.

B. Field Constructed Shrouds

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase top.

•Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes.

NOTICE: Some regional codes require an agency-Listed shroud. Consult your local building officials.

•Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. supplies UL listed shrouds. See your dealer for details.

•The following field constructed shroud designs have been tested for Hearth Technologies fireplace systems and termination caps.

•The shrouds must be constructed from a minimum .018 in. (26 ga) thick aluminized steel.

Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap

3 in. (76 mm) tall legs

Length x Width to fit inside shroud

Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield

•The wire mesh is optional but recommended and must be .018 in. thick minimum, 1/2 in. mesh.

Open Top Shroud (TR342 caps require radiation shield)

					Min.
				Top Dim.
			Min.
			Top Dim.			Min. Opening
						Width
3 in (76 mm)
minimum
	Min. Opening					Min.
		Width				Base Dim.
			Min.					TS345		TR342	TR342/344TV
	Base Dim.							Min. Base Dims.
							in	23 x 23		28 x 28	26 x 26
							mm	584 x 584		711 x 711	660 x 660
										Radiation Shield
										Required
									Min. Top Dims.
							in	20 x 20		25 x 25	23 x 23
							mm	508 x 508		635 x 635	584 x 584
								Min. Opening Width
							in	17 x 17		22 x 22	20 x 20
							mm	432 x 432		559 x 559	508 x 508

Figure 10.2 Open Top Shroud Dimensions

36 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev V • 11/08