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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; Chase Installations

3 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. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, coul...

Page 6 - Listing and Code Approvals; ASTM E 136, Standard; C. Combustible Materials; installed at a later date.

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 fi re or injury.; User Guide; WARNING; Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.; • Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled

7 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 screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • Do not touch sc...

Page 8 - H. Molded Brick Panel; CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial op-

8 D. Grate This fireplace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied integral grate.• Keeps logs in place. • Allows proper air ...

Page 9 - J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters; accessory for operation.; K. Optional Components; DO NOT; • Do not

9 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, gas and fl ame may be drawn out of the fi replace opening. FULLY OPEN CORRECT PARTLY CLOSED INCORRECT PARTLY OPEN INCORRECT FULLY CLOS...

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

10 M. 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 embers.; Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal; A chimney fire can permanently

11 3 Maintenance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep By: Certified chimney sweep Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termina...

Page 12 - C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel; CAUTION! Handle glass assembly with care.

12 C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel 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 t...

Page 13 - Troubleshooting Guide; Start Fire Problems; Open outside air doors.

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

14 Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8.A.) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8.D.) Support straps on rafter supports chimney (not shown) Termination cap (Secti...

Page 15 - B. Design and Installation Considerations; Before

15 B. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fireplaces successfully. When a fireplace is drafting successfully, all combustion by-products are exiting the home through the chimney.Considerations for successful draft include:• Preventing negative press...

Page 16 - Locating the fireplace in an area of considerable

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 installation.; G. Typical Fireplace Components; separately

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

Page 18 - Framing & Clearances; • Mantel Projections; A. Select Fireplace Location; B o t h o u t s i d e a i r k i t s M U S T b e

18 6 Framing & Clearances A F D B C 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a room divider Along a wall 84 in. (2134 m...

Page 19 - Combustible Object

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. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11 (insulation) Attic Insulation Shield ...

Page 20 - D. Frame the Fireplace; clearance; Header MUST NOT be notched!; The fireplace header cannot be positioned until

20 D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown).• Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 6.2. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRON...

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(s) of outside air kit(s) • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the fireplace on a continuous flat...

Page 23 - E. Install Outside Air Kit; Outside air kits must be installed on both

23 Outside Air Hood 2 Wire Ties Flexible Duct (not supplied) Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • K e e p d u c t r u n s s h o r t a n d s t r a i g h t t o m i n i m i z e restriction. • The outside air kits must be installed on both sides of the fireplace. WARNING! Out...

Page 24 - Chimney Assembly; Chimney performance may vary.

24 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 25 - A. Chimney Requirements; air space clearance to insulation and other combustible

25 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 18.5 ft (5.64 m) min. height single offset-return 90 ft (27.4 ...

Page 26 - The chimney component that best fits your application is

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). WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause ...

Page 27 - C. Assemble Chimney Sections; install substitute or dam-

27 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections • Support the pipe during construction and check to be sure inadvertent loading has not dislodged the chimney section from the fireplace or at any chimney joint. • Attach a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace. • Place inner flue...

Page 28 - D. Install Ceiling Firestops; seal area between

28 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 • Install a ceiling firestop whenever chimney penetrat...

Page 29 - E. Install Attic Insulation Shield; sulation shield when there is any possibility of insulation

29 Installation of a ceiling firestop is required• Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8.• Roll the shield around the chimney (if chimney is already installed) until you have a 3 in. (76 mm) overlap and the three holes on each side match up (large holes on top). • Insert three screws into the matching holes to...

Page 30 - Uniform Building Code; for

30 G. Complete Installation WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible ma - terials around the chimney system. Failure to do so could cause overheating and fire. • Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting. • You may secure straight c...

Page 31 - I. 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; You must maintain a minimum; A. Construct the Chase

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

Page 33 - DO NOT caulk the pipe to the chase top collar.

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. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11 ...

Page 34 - D. Install Termination Cap; Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo-; • ST1175 Square Termination Cap

34 D. Install Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure. • Install termination caps following instructions provided with them. WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST be met or chimney may separate f...

Page 36 - Shrouds must be constructed as; Shrouds; 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 • Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specified. Imp...

Page 37 - Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required); Chase Top

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 Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Roofed Style Shroud (Radiat...

Page 38 - Installation of Molded Brick Panel; A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel

38 Front Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Hearth Molded Brick Panel Upper Back Molded Brick Panel Upper Side Molded Brick Panel Lower Side Molded Brick Panel Right Side Molded Brick Panel removed for clarity 11 Installation of Molded Brick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Place hearth panel...

Page 39 - E. Install Back Molded Brick Panel - Herring

39 Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided. Side panels must be installed first. E. Install Back Molded Brick Panel - Herring - bone • Refer to Figure 11.2. • Set the grate brackets in place, ...

Page 40 - VERY IMPORTANT; Note: We recommend mortar be applied; after; facing materials are installed.; Do not substitute for HHT mortar. Other materials

40 Center of Fireplace Opening Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip The non-combustible finishing material across the top of fireplace opening will be even with lower edge of metal face. Non-combustible finishing materials MUST overlap side faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) to cover th...

Page 41 - Finishing; B. Combustible Materials; bers or other burning material falling from the fireplace may; R value

41 12 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, in a Ver...

Page 42 - Raised Hearth Extension Framing; The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combus-; Framing Material; Finishing Materials

42 IMPORTANT! Hearth extension design must be determined before installation of fireplace. Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1 in. Micore or equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Bottom of fireplace opening Note: The bottom ...

Page 43 - After completing the framing and applying the facing mate-; Non-combustible Sealant; Flush Hearth Extension Framing

43 Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing mate- rials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and hearth. Non-combustible Sealant Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening ...

Page 44 - D. Finishing Material; • Do not; Note: We recommend mortar be applied after

44 These surfaces must be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustible sealant. D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combustible/ non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 12.10 for non- combustible zone. WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances....

Page 45 - E. Combustible Mantel; the fireplace opening.

45 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to the shaded areas of Figure 12.11 for the location and dimensions of a combustible mantel. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 ...

Page 46 - Notches; Secure to

46 F. Mantel, Adding Extra Support If extra support for the mantel is needed across the front of the fireplace:• Obtain a piece of top/bottom track used in metal framing. • Cut the track to 57 7/8 in. (1470 mm) long. • Notch each end of the track 2 in. (51 mm). See Figure 12.12. • Place the track in...

Page 47 - • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a

47 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] 52-7/8 in. (1343 mm) 42 in. [1067 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. G. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a...

Page 48 - Accessories; B. Wood Burning Inserts; National Fuel; Improper installation of wood

48 A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fire gener - ates fumes. • Do not install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox Repack insulation knockout Combust...

Page 49 - Reference Materials; A. Fireplace Dimensions

49 14 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Gas Line Knockout 11 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 42 in. 1067 mm 52 7/8 in. 1343 mm 3 3/4 in. 97 mm 38 in. 965 mm 54 in. 1372 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 97 1/2in. 2477 mm 70 3/4 in. 1797 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm 11 1/8 in. 28...

Page 50 - B. Optional Components; ID6 Insulated Duct

50 B. Optional Components DFG4042 Series Glass Doors (optional) 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension DFS4042 Series Screen Doors (optional) ID6 Insulated Duct UD6 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. Heatilato...

Page 51 - C. Chimney Components; Outside Diameter; Description

51 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11 Catalog # A B in mm in mm SL1106 6 152 4-3/4 121 SL1112 12 305 10-3/4 273 SL1118 18 457 16-3/4 425 SL1136 36 914 34-3...

Page 52 - Assembled; Inside

52 Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11 SL1130 Offset/Return AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Assembled Diameter: 17 in./432 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm JB577 Chimney Joint Band CB576 Chimney Joint Band 13 in. (330 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) 13 in. (330 mm) A B 17 in. (432 mm) Catalog # A ...

Page 56 - – NOTES –; E. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; CAUTION; • Important operating; DO

56 – 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 ...