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

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Hearth and Home Technologies RH-36 Series owner manual Radiation Shield, Field Constructed Shrouds

RH-36 Series specifications

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