Heat & Glo Fireplace VRTIKL-AU - Manual (Page 16)

16 Heat & Glo • VRTIKL-AU • 2123-900 • 7/07
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Review the fl ueing confi gurations in Figures A and B on
the next page.
1. Assembling Slim Line Trim Ring and Heat
Shield
2. Installing Slim Line Trim Ring and Heat Shield
Figure 4.14
Lay the trim ring on fl at surface and bend up the six
welded brackets into a 90 degree position. The brackets
along the outer edge of the ring are for locating the ring in
the center of the hole.
Figure 4.15
The heat shield is shipped fl at and must be hand bent into
a half circle before attaching it to the trim ring. Bend the
heat shield as shown.
Figure 4.16
Attach the heat shield to the trim ring with the four screws
provided. Screws go through the heat shield and into the
brackets on the trim ring.
Figure 4.17
When installing the trim ring/heat shield assembly make
sure the trim ring is centered in the hole and that the
shield is above the pipe. There must be a minimum of 19
mm clearance maintained to combustibles from the top of
the heat shield.
Measure from the fl oor to the center of the fl ue pipe. Cut
out a 241 mm diameter round hole in the wall. Hold the
trim ring/heat shield assembly in place and put a mark on
the shield with a black marker where it protrudes through
the exterior wall. See Figure 4.12 on previous page.
Use that mark as a guide to trim off excess heat shield
with a pair of sheet metal shears.
Ensure that framing on the inside of the wall is a minimum
inner framing diameter of 254 mm x 254 mm.
The four trim ring mounting screws provided should be
replaced with appropriate fasteners for stucco, brick,
concrete, or other types of sidings. The trim ring may be
sealed with high temperature caulk or high temperature
adhesive.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses during installation.
F. Slim Line Heat Shield