C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud

The arch or mailbox style shroud generally has two solid sides and a solid top. The exhaust openings are on the two open ends of the arch (Figure 10.3). Table 10.2 lists the minimum shroud dimensions, the minimum open area per side, and the minimum total open area for the shroud.

Table 10.2

Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions

Chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min Open Area

Min Total Open

Diameter

Chimney Area

Min Height H

Min Length L

Min Width W

per side

Area

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

sq in

sq in

14

355.6

154

3911.6

24

609.6

32

812.8

32

812.8

520

1040

H: Minimum height of shroud

L: Minimum length of shroud

W: Minimum width of shroud

H

Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual

WLshape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen- sions and minimum open area requirements are met.

Figure 10.3 Arch/Mailbox-Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions

D. Pyramid Style Shroud

The pyramid style shroud is roughly square or rectangular with an open top for exhaust as well as openings along the base of the four sides (Figure 10.4). Table 10.3 lists the minimum shroud dimensions, including the minimum height and length of the base opening.

Table 10.3

Pyramid Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions

Chimney

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diameter

Min Height H1

Min Length L

Min Width W

Min Base B

Min Height H2

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

in

mm

14

355.6

24

609.6

32

812.8

32

812.8

22

558.8

2

50.8

L: Minimum length of shroud top opening

W: Minimum width of shroud top opening

H1: Minimum total height of shroud

B: Minimum length of opening along base

H2: Minimum height of opening along base

WL

H1

 

H2

Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual

 

 

 

 

shape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen-

B

 

sions and minimum open area requirements are met.

 

 

Figure 10.4 Pyramid-Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions

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RUTHERFORD-50 specifications

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