Heat & Glo EM-415 - 36 - Manuals

Page 2 - We recommend that you record the following pertinent; Listing Label Information/Location; Grate

2 Read this manual before installing or operating this fireplace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on fireplace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that you ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

3 Note: An arrow ( ) found in the text signifies change in content. Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CA...

Page 6 - Listing and Code Approvals; ASTM E 136, Standard; C. Combustible Materials

6 1 Listing and Code Approvals NOTICE: This fireplace is tested and approved as a decorative fireplace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and...

Page 7 - Operating Instructions; according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury.; User Guide; WARNING; Hot glass will cause burns.; touch glass until it is cooled; Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.

7 2 Operating Instructions WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. User Guide WARNING Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • ...

Page 9 - K. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters; DO NOT

9 FULLY OPEN CORRECT PARTLY CLOSED INCORRECT PARTLY OPEN INCORRECT FULLY CLOSED CORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, ...

Page 10 - Hardwood vs Softwood; Moisture; Seasoning time may vary depending on drying; Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs

10 N. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Your fireplace performance depends on the quality of the firewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. • Hard woods require more time to sea...

Page 11 - Maintenance and Service; Ashes could contain hot em-; Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal; A chimney fire can permanently

11 3 Maintenance and Service Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. • The closed container sh...

Page 12 - C. Check Firebox Refractory

12 C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for:• Warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with an approv...

Page 13 - Troubleshooting Guide; Start Fire Problems

13 4 Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fire started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not fu...

Page 14 - Getting Started; A. Typical Fireplace System; Installer Guide; • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations

14 5 Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Installer Guide )))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))))) ))))))) )))) )))))))))))))))))) )) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Sect...

Page 15 - B. Design and Installation Considerations

15 Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- able for the fireplace to operate properly. It can be stron- gest in lower levels of the house.Causes include:• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.) • Range hoods • Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters and other combustio...

Page 16 - Locating the fireplace in a basement or in a location

16 Marginal Location: • Below peak Location NOT recommended: • Not the highest point of the roof • Wind loading possible Multi-level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended Location: • Above peak Recommended: • Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates Recommended Location: • Above peak • Inside heated...

Page 17 - Damaged; • Read all the instructions before starting the; G. Typical Fireplace System

17 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers High temp caulking material Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bitsPlumb line Safety glasses Level ...

Page 18 - Framing & Clearances; Note: Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do; A. Select Fireplace Location

18 6 Framing & Clearances F E D B C Across a corner G As a room divider A 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum B Along a wall B A 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations G 3/4 in. (19 mm) min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. (13 mm) allowed at nailing flanges. Note: Note: In addition t...

Page 19 - Chimney air kit not shown, but required in Canada.

19 B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF 7/12 • (insulation) 0 in. to level of stand...

Page 20 - Grid represents 1 in. scale; D. Frame the Fireplace; • Framing across the top of fireplace must be above top standoffs.; Header MUST NOT be notched!

20 B A 12 in. [305 mm] 9 3/4 in. [248 mm] 12 in. [305 mm] 10 3/4 in. [273 mm] FLUSH FRONT 4 in. [102 mm] BRICK FRONT 50° angle 39° angle Grid represents 1 in. scale A Fireplace Opening B Outside Dimensions in. 36 42 mm 914 1067 in. 42 48 mm 1067 1219 EM-415 EM-485 Model # D. Frame the Fireplace Figu...

Page 21 - Installation of Fireplace; A. Things to Consider; C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

21 7 Installation of Fireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4) • Location(s) of outside air kit • Electrical connections and/or wall switc...

Page 22 - top of uppermost; Chimney air kit

22 Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Attic space Garage or combustible liquids storage Outlet blocked by snow, leaves, etc. Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space YES NO NO NO NO Factory-built fireplace Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer (preferab...

Page 23 - Outside Air; E. Install Outside Air Kit; • The air duct may be run vertically.; F. Junction Box Installation

23 • Hearth & Home Technologies Inc recommends using UL181 Class 0 or Class I rigid or flexible ducting. • Secure flex duct with metal tape, screws or wire ties. Outside Air Hood 2 Wire Ties Flexible Duct (not supplied) Inlet Ring Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • ...

Page 24 - G. Installation of Fan; Follow installation instructions supplied with fan kit.

24 G. Installation of Fan Follow installation instructions supplied with fan kit. Figure 7.9 Attach the Heat Shield Figure 7.10 Attach the Junction Box Bend this tab down 90 degrees Bend this half tab down 90 degrees Slide the flanges of the junction box through the slots in the bracket. Figure 7.7 ...

Page 25 - Chimney Assembly; Chimney performance may vary.

25 Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Additional support for tall chimneys Install roof flashing according to minimum requirements Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Offsets/returns may not exceed 30° from vertica...

Page 26 - A. Chimney Requirements; NOT

26 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fireplace as shown in Figure 8.2. 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling firestop 35 ft (10.7 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 16.5 ft (5.03 m) min. height/single offset-return 20 ft. (6.10...

Page 27 - • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions.; overheating and fire.

27 Table 8.2 B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). A B 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) OVERLAP Figure 8.3 Chimney Offset/Return WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns grea...

Page 28 - C. Assembling Chimney Sections

28 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling) B A Ceilng firestop from bottom Ceiling firestop from top Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists. Figure 8.5 Installing the Ceiling Firestop • Support the p...

Page 29 - F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield

29 3 in. (76 mm) overlap Insert three screws Bend inward 90° Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insulation from falling in. Figure 8.6 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Installation of a ceiling firestop is required• Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8.• Roll the shield (around the chimney if ...

Page 30 - H. Complete Installation; The following steps should be skipped if using a; G. Cut out Hole in Roof; Uniform Building Code

30 Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction H. Complete Installation WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible materials around the chimney system. Failure to do so could cause overheating and fire. • Keep chimney sections from separating or tw...

Page 31 - J. Chimney Termination Requirements; • Install a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system.

31 Slanted Roofs Flat Roofs Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the ro...

Page 32 - Chase Installations; A. Construct the Chase

32 9 Chase Installations Firestop Spacer Metal Chase Top Round Termination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Firestop Spacer Tabs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney en...

Page 33 - caulk the pipe to the chase top

33 Slope Downward (1/4 in. per foot minimum) Turn-down Drip Edge Chase 2 in. (51 mm) Collar on Chase Top .018 (26 ga) min. Galvanized Chase Top Figure 9.3 Chase Top Construction B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF 7/12 ...

Page 34 - D. Install Termination Cap

34 D. Install Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure.• Caulk the overlap seam of any exposed pipe sections that are located above the roof line to prevent leaks • Refer to termination cap instructions. WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (...

Page 35 - • TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap

35 Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF 7/12 • Chimney Pipe Chase Top Termination Cap Chase Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each scr...

Page 36 - Shrouds; • Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where; B. Field Constructed Shrouds

36 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap Length x Width to fit inside shroud Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield 10 Shrouds • Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as spe...

Page 37 - Roofed Style Shroud (radiation shield required)

37 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Base Dim Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Min. Opening Width Figure 10.3 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Minimum Opening Height Minimum Base Dimension Min. Opening Width Min. Base D...

Page 38 - Finishing; B. Combustible Materials; embers or other burning material falling from the fireplace; R value

38 C B A C A B C in. 52 16 8 mm 1321 406 203 in. 66 20 12 mm 1676 508 305 Hearth Extension Dimensions EM-415 (HX3) EM-485 (HX4) Model # 11 Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - Tile - ...

Page 39 - D. Finishing Material; DO NOT

39 D. Finishing Material Refer to Section 11 for combustible/non-combustible ma- terials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for non-combustible zone. WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs. • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT ...

Page 40 - E. Combustible Mantel

40 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 11.11 for locations and dimensions of a combustible mantel. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in. (305 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm)...

Page 41 - Accessories; ANSI; B. Wood Burning Inserts; WARNING! Risk of Electric Shock! DO NOT

41 Firebox Repack Insulation Knockout Combustible Materials Maintain air clearance to combustibles. Gas line Combustible materials may be located at zero clearance to gas line beyond 4 in. (102 mm) from fireplace side. Gas line 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) air space Refractory Seal with fireplace mortar or hig...

Page 42 - Reference Materials; A. Fireplace Dimensions; od

42 13 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions M od el # A B C D in . 36 42 28 1 /4 14 1 /8 m m 91 4 10 67 71 8 35 9 in . 42 48 30 7 /8 15 1 /2 m m 10 67 12 19 78 4 39 4 E M -4 15 E M -4 85 4-1/4 in. (108 mm) 9-5/8 in. (244 mm) 8-5/8 in. (219 mm) 13-1/2 in. (343 mm) Gas Knockout Outside Air 9-1/4...

Page 43 - Description; B. Fireplace Components

43 Catalog # Description EM-415 Circulating Fireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, Traditional Brick Pattern Refractory and junction box EM-415H CirculatingFireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, Herringbone Pattern Refractory and junction box DM1736 Bi-Fold Glass ...

Page 45 - C. Chimney Components; The following pictures show only those chimney compo-

45 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney compo- nents which may be safely used with this fireplace. ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d.  Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF 7/12...

Page 49 - Service Parts; Stocked; ITEM

49 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 Service Parts Diagram36 in. Energy Master Circulating Fireplace EM-415 Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 1999 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Service Parts IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide m...

Page 50 - Traditional Refractory

50 Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 1999 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active EM-415 Service Parts Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev AF• 7/12 13 11 12 12 Traditional Refractory IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please prov...

Page 51 - D. Service Parts Continued

51 EM-485T Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2000 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 42 in. Master Circulating Fireplace Service Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial num...

Page 53 - – NOTES –; E. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; CAUTION

53 – NOTES – E. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • R e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d f o l l o w t h e s e instructions for safe i n s t ...