Heat & Glo EM-415H - Manuals

Page 2 - Grate

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

Page 3 - Safety; Indicates practices which may cause damage to the; Table of Contents

3 Note: An arrow ( ¨ ) found in the text signi fi es 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. ...

Page 5 - Listing and Code Approvals; ASTM E 136, Standard; C. Combustible Materials; fl; cation

5 1 1 Listing and Code Approvals NOTICE: This fireplace is tested and approved as a decorative fi replace. 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 ...

Page 6 - Operating Instructions; operate; User Guide; WARNING; Hot glass will cause burns.; touch glass until it is cooled; High temperatures may ignite clothing or other; • Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

6 2 2 Operating Instructions WARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. User Guide WARNING Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cool...

Page 8 - K. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters; DO NOT

8 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 9 - Hardwood vs Softwood; Moisture; Seasoning time may vary depending on drying; Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs

9 N. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi rewood 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 seas...

Page 10 - Maintainance and Service; Ashes could contain hot em-; Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal

10 3 3 Maintainance 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- fi tting lid. • T h e c l o s e d ...

Page 11 - C. Check Firebox Refractory; Inspect

11 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 barsFor safe operation, replace only with an approve...

Page 12 - Troubleshooting Guide; Start Fire Problems

12 4 4 Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillageBurns too slowlySmolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not f...

Page 13 - Getting Started; A. Typical Fireplace System; Installer Guide; Factory-built fireplace

13 5 5 Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Installer Guide )))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) )))) )))))))) ))) ))))))))))))))))) )))) Non-combustibleroof flashing maintainsminimum clearancearound chimney Additional lateralsupport for chimneyabove roof (or enclosedin chase) if needed(Section 8...

Page 14 - B. Design and Installation Considerations

14 Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-able for the fi replace 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 combusti...

Page 16 - Damaged; • R e a d a l l t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e; G. Typical Fireplace System

16 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 bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level...

Page 17 - Framing & Clearances; Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do; A. Select Fireplace Location

17 6 6 Framing & Clearances F E D B C Across a corner G As a roomdivider 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 ...

Page 18 - Chimney air kit not shown, but required in Canada.

18 B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as speci fi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev V • 05/08 (insulation) 0 in. to level of sta...

Page 19 - D. Frame the Fireplace; replace must be above top standoffs.; replace; Fireplace Opening

19 B A 12 in. [305 mm] 9 3/4 in. [248 mm] 12 in. [305 mm] 10 3/4 in. [273 mm] FLUSHFRONT 4 in. [102 mm] BRICK FRONT 50° angle 39° angle Grid represents 1 in. scale D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown). • Observe all required air space...

Page 20 - Installation of Fireplace; A. Things to Consider; C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

20 7 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 21 - Chimney air kit

21 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 Figure 7.4 Outside Combustion Air Placement ))) )))))))))))...

Page 22 - E. Install Outside Air Kit; CAUTION! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! DO NOT; F. Junction Box Installation; the top

22 Outside Air Hood Outside Air Plate Assembly 2 Wire Ties Flexible Duct (not supplied) • 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. Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Ou...

Page 23 - G. Installation of Fan; Follow installation instructions supplied with fan kit.

23 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 down90 degrees Bend this half tabdown 90 degrees Slide the flanges of the junction box through the slots in the bracket. Figure 7.7 Po...

Page 24 - Chimney Assembly; Chimney performance may vary.

24 Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Additionalsupport for tall chimneys Install roof flashing according to minimum requirements Maintain minimumclearances to combustibles asspecified Offsets/returns may not exceed 30° from vertical L...

Page 25 - A. Chimney Requirements

25 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fi replace as shown in Figure 8.2. 20 ft (6.10 m) max.pipe between anoffset & 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 26 - overheating and; The chimney component that best

26 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 great...

Page 27 - C. Assembling Chimney Sections; E. Installing Ceiling Firestops

27 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 When attic insulation shield not used Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists. Figure 8.5 Installin...

Page 28 - F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield

28 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 fi restop is required • Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8. • Roll the shield (around the chimney ...

Page 29 - H. Complete Installation; The following steps should be skipped if using a; G. Cut out Hole in Roof; Uniform Building Code

29 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 fi re. • Keep chimney sections from separating or t...

Page 30 - J. Chimney Termination Requirements; • Install a cap approved and listed for this

30 A Gas Termination Wood or Fuel Oil Termination B 6 in. (152 mm) min. 20 in. (508 mm) min. Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil Termination See illustration above for wood 18 in. (457 mm) A Gas Termination B Termination Caps Staggered Height Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil Termination Wood Gas Fuel Oil Termination 20 in. ...

Page 31 - Chase Installations; A. Construct the Chase

31 9 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 ...

Page 33 - D. Install Termination Cap; Refer to termination cap instructions.; • TR344 Round Termination Cap

33 D. Install Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo-sure. • Refer to termination cap instructions. WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation allows spa...

Page 34 - • European Copper Series Termination Cap; • TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap

34 • European Copper Series Termination Cap Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev V • 05/08 Chimney Pipe Chase Top Termination Cap Chase 3 in. (76 mm) Maximum top of chase to top of chimney section Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/...

Page 35 - Shrouds; Shrouds must be constructed; B. Field Constructed Shrouds

35 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 10 Shrouds • Chase top shrouds may be fi eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as...

Page 36 - Roofed Style Shroud (radiation shield required)

36 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 37 - Finishing; B. Combustible Materials; R value; Hearth Extension Dimensions

37 C D A C 11 11 Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following:- Steel - Iron - Brick - Tile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals...

Page 38 - D. Finishing Material

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

Page 39 - E. Combustible Mantel; Section

39 E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 11.11.• A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and mantels cannot be placed within 6 in. (152 mm) of the...

Page 40 - Accessories; ANSI; B. Wood Burning Inserts

40 Firebox RepackInsulationKnockout CombustibleMaterials 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 withfireplace mortaror high tem...

Page 41 - Reference Materials; A. Fireplace Dimensions

41 13 13 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions A 23-3/8 in. (594 mm) 8-1/8 in. (206 mm) 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) dia. C D B 8-3/4 in. (222 mm) 22-3/4 in. (578 mm) 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 in. (235 mm) 41-1/4 in. (104...

Page 42 - B. Fireplace Components

42 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 43 - continued

43 B. Fireplace Components ( continued ) GR23 & GR24Inte- gral Grate Bi-fold Glass Doors DM1736DM1742 Traditional Brick Pattern Refractory Herringbone Pattern Refractory 16 in. (406 mm) 52 in. (1321 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX3 Hearth Extension 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hea...

Page 44 - C. Chimney Components

44 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fi replace. ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i 42 in. (1067 ) 4 in. (102 mm) i Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev V • 05/08 CAK4A Ch...

Page 47 - European Copper Caps

47 Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev V • 05/08 European Copper Caps CT-Bishop I 20-3/4 in. (527 mm) 52 in. (1321 mm) 26 in. (660 mm) CT-Knight I 21 in. (533 mm) 43-3/4 in. (1111 mm) 21 in. (533 mm) CT-Queen 18-1/4 in. (464 mm) 41-1/8 in. (1045 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) CT-Pawn 21 in. (533 mm) ...

Page 48 - Service Parts; Ending Manufacturing Date:

48 D. Service Parts Service Parts List Accelerator W oodburning Fireplaces Service Parts EM-415 SERIES Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Ending Manufacturing Date: Active # Description of Part EM-415 EM-415H Qty . Refractory Retainer 11 847 11 847 3 1 T raditional Brick Back Refractory - pre 34/98 2...

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Page 52 - – NOTES –; E. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; CAUTION; • I m p o r t a n t; DO; For the number of your nearest Heat & Glo dealer, please visit

52 – NOTES – E. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • I m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g 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 f...