Heat & Glo Exclaim-50 - Manual

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 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 fi re or injury.; User Guide; WARNING; Hot glass will cause burns.; touch glass until it is 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 glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled...

Page 9 - WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces; J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters; WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front

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; DO NOT burn wet or green wood.; Moisture; NOTICE: 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 seas...

Page 11 - Maintenance and Service; WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely; Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal; WARNING! Risk of Fire! 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; Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating

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 Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 )))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))) ))))) ))))))) )))) )))))))))))))))))) )) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for ch...

Page 15 - WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure; B. Design and Installation Considerations; NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.

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 - NOTICE: 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 - parts could impair safe operation.; • Read all the instructions before starting the; G. Fireplace System Requirements

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; A. Select Fireplace Location

18 6 Framing & Clearances Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations (Framing dimensions shown) A. Select Fireplace Location Note: 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min. distance from sides & back of fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. (13 mm) min. at nailing flanges. Note: In addition to these framing dimensio...

Page 20 - Grid represents; D. Frame the Fireplace; • Framing across the top of fireplace must be above top standoffs.

20 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] 50 in. [1270 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 19 3/4 in. [502 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] FLUSH FRONT 4 in. [102 mm] BRICK FRONT 50° angle 39° angle Grid represents inch scale. D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber show...

Page 21 - Installation of Fireplace; gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal; A. Things to Consider

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 • Location(s) of outside air kits • Electrical connections and/or wall switch • Gas line pip...

Page 22 - C. Position the Fireplace; DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed; D. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips; WARNING! Risk of Fire! Protective metal hearth strips

22 C. Position the Fireplace • Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface. • Follow framing instructions in Section 6. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sag- ging, loose insulation. • DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation. • Secure insulation and vapor barriers....

Page 23 - F. Install Refractory

23 • Position the bottom of the back refractory to the back of the fireplace and center from side to side. See Figure 7.11. Be sure to position it so the retainer notch is at the top. REFRACTORy RETAINER Figure 7.12 Attach Back Refractory Figure 7.11 Install Back Refractory Note: To ensure proper in...

Page 24 - top of uppermost; G. Install Outside Air Kits; side combustion air from wall, floor or ceiling cavity, or enclosed

24 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 26 - Chimney Assembly; • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or

26 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 27 - A. Chimney Requirements; NOTICE: A maximum of two pairs of offsets and returns

27 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fireplace as shown in Figure 8.2. 6 ft (1.83 m) max. unsupported run 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling Firestop 35 ft (10.67 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 20.5 ft (6.25 m) min. heig...

Page 29 - NOTICE: Chimney sections cannot be disassembled; C. Assemble Chimney Sections; WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install substitute or; D. Install Chimney Air Kit

29 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 30 - E. Install Ceiling Firestops; CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceiling firestops must be used

30 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 31 - F. Install Attic Insulation Shield; DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the

31 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 32 - H. Complete Installation; (51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible; The following steps should be skipped if using a; NOTICE: Roofing shingles must be below the flashing; G. Cut out Hole in Roof; Uniform Building Code

32 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 33 - J. Chimney Termination Requirements; • Install a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system.

33 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 34 - Chase Installations; WARNING! You must install false ceilings and ceiling; A. Construct the Chase

34 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 35 - D. Install Termination Cap; WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap

35 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. D. Install Termination Cap Install the chimney section...

Page 37 - Shrouds; WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed; B. Field Constructed Shrouds

37 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 38 - Roofed Style Shroud (radiation shield required)

38 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 39 - Finishing; B. Combustible Materials; embers or other burning material falling from the fireplace; R value

39 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, in a Ver...

Page 40 - Raised Hearth Extension Framing; The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combusti-

40 I M P O R TA N T! H e a r t h ex te n s i o n d e s i g n m u s t b e determined before installation of fireplace. 20 in. Min. Hearth Extension Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1/2 in. Micore or equivalent insulation Figure 1...

Page 41 - After completing the framing and applying the facing; Flush Hearth Extension Framing; A raised hearth extension built flush with the fireplace; Non-combustible Sealant

41 Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing materials 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 hearth. 30 in. min. 12 in. Min. 12 in. Min. Figure 11.7 Flush Hearth Extension F...

Page 42 - D. Finishing Material; • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be

42 D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus- tible/non-combustible materials. 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...

Page 43 - E. Combustible Mantel; the fireplace opening.

43 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to shaded areas of Figure 11.11 for locations and dimensions of combustible mantels • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Co...

Page 44 - FLUSH FRONT; Grid represents inch scale.

44 F. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fireplace opening. • Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12. 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] 50 in. [1270 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 19 3/4...

Page 45 - Accessories; solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fire; ANSI; B. Wood Burning Inserts; serts may cause fireplace or chimney system to overheat.

45 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 around pipe Refractory Seal with fireplace m...

Page 46 - Reference Materials; A. Fireplace Dimensions

46 13 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 60 5/8 in. (1540 mm) 20 3/4 in. (527 mm) 11 5/8 in. (295 mm) 29 1/2 in. (749 mm) 14 3/4 in. [375 mm] Gas Knockout 9 7/8 in. [251 mm] 19 in. [483 mm] 10 1/2 in. [267 mm] Outside Air 14 3/4 in. [375 mm] Gas Knockout 9 7/8 in. [251 mm] 19 in. [483 mm] 1...

Page 47 - B. Optional Components

47 B. Optional Components 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension DM100 Glass Doors Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 See your Heat & Glo Dealer for a complete list of optional components.

Page 48 - B. Chimney Components; The following pictures show only those chimney components; in; Description

48 B. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components 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 • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 Ca...

Page 49 - Inside

49 TR-TVK TR Top Vent Kit Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Assembled Diameter: 17 in./432 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield CB576 Chimney Joint Band 13 in. (330 mm) JB577 Ch...

Page 51 - Traditional

51 D. Service Parts 07/12 Service Parts IMPOR TANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTI...

Page 52 - – NOTES –; E. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; CAUTION

52 – 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 ...

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