Start by removing all the shields, even the Blichmann orange ones and repeat the test with your current height. Once you have this data, you'll know where you need to go.
I use no shields whatsoever. With the frame, you don't need to protect the ball valve as the front member does that for you by default. Like I said before, I removed my heat shields as they were causing more problems then they were worth. Don't overthink it and try to change only one variable at a time.
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