Astria MONTECITO ESTATE Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 11

Figure 11

 Insulated Chase Construction

7 Ft. 

Min.

Attic 

Radiation

Shield

Roof Support

Storm 

Collar

Flashing

Drywall or 

Any Rigid 

Material 

2” x 4”

1/2” Plywood

6’ 8” 

Min.

Firestop

* Floor 

Ceiling

Wall

* Floor 

Ceiling

Wall

Fireplace

Insulate Joists

Same As Ceiling

Draft Stops

Firestop

CTDT

Termination

Note: Non-

Combustible

Chase

Flashing

Must Be

Used To

Cover

Chase

Opening

Optional

Insulation

In Outside

Walls Of

Chase

Solid

Continuous

Surface

Outside

Base

Insulation

(Thermal Barrier)

8'

Level

NOTE: It is recommend-

ed that the chase walls 

and floor be insulated in 

the same manner, using 

the same insulation, as 

the rest of the building, 

below the attic.

•  Must have the same firestopping 

resistance as adjacent wall.

•  Must have the same insulation as 

adjacent ceiling.

•   Follow local rules regarding fram-

ing construction.  

1

3

4

5

6

2

1

2

7

3

4

1. Fireplace

2.  Front of fireplace

3.  Wood frame (2” x 3” min)

4. Drywall 

5. Tiles

6.  Rock board or other

7. Brick

Fireplace Frame Section

(Top View)

Figure 12

Only non-combustible material 

should be superposed or project-

ing over the front of the fireplace.

Figure 14

50”

Min.

SEE NOTE

MANTEL and FACING

The mantel must be installed at least 56” 

(1143 mm) above the base of the fireplace

 

(

Figure 13

)

.

Nailing Flanges

Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the 

fireplace to the floor (see figure below).  Bend 

the nailing flanges down so that each flange is 

flush with the floor, then using nails or screws, 

secure the fireplace to the floor (2 places each 

side). The heads of the screws or nails must 

be large enough to completely cover the holes 

in the nailing flanges. 

Nailing Flange

(2 places each side)

Unbend to floor 

and nail/screw

Fireplace Side

7 Ft. 

Min.

Attic 

Radiation

Shield

Roof Support

Storm 

Collar

Flashing

Drywall or 

Any Rigid 

Material 

2” x 4”

1/2” Plywood

6’ 8” 

Min.

Firestop

* Floor 

Ceiling

Wall

* Floor 

Ceiling

Wall

Fireplace

Figure 13

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Mantel

Noncombus-

tible Facing

56”

Drywall

2” X 3” Min.

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Mantel and Facing

(Side View)

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Rock Board or Other 

Noncombustible

Material

Noncombustible 

Facing

Drywall

Rock Board or 

Other Noncom-

bustible Material

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Summary of Contents for MONTECITO ESTATE

Page 1: ...27 Report No 304 7213 EPA Cert No 609 WARNING Hot Do not touch The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli ance...

Page 2: ...NING Neverleavechildrenunattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE WARNING Never leave y...

Page 3: ...l void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation These appliances are designed to provide supplementalheattotheimmediateareaonly Therefore it is advi...

Page 4: ...be well ventilated for the first few fires Heat Output The Montecito Estate fireplace is the largest memberoftheIHPhighefficiencyfireplaces The heat generated from its fire is more efficiently captur...

Page 5: ...ally go to that level after the fire is fully established and the air boost is closed The unit will burn best with 2 3 pieces of cord wood spaced 1 to 2 inches apart and allowing air to get under the...

Page 6: ...ire follow these steps 1 IMPORTANT Close the fireplace door and the combustion air controls this will stifle the fire 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your...

Page 7: ...eplace Replacement glass should be purchased from a IHP dealer see Replacement Parts on Page 23 DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS Glass Cleaning The Montecito Estate fireplace is de...

Page 8: ...irection of the wind are important factor affecting the chimney performance To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind turbulence the chimney must Penetrate the highest part of the roof Be installed...

Page 9: ...dards and the following illustrations Figures 10 and 11 A Frame the fireplace using 2 x 3 or heavier lumber B WARNING Combustible materials can not be used in the space directly above the fireplace e...

Page 10: ...spacer minus 1 2 inch for drywall to be flush with the facing 7 Min B G 2 x 3 Min K Combustion Air Kit 1 Combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace It may not project in front of...

Page 11: ...er 7 Brick Fireplace Frame Section Top View Figure 12 Only non combustible material should be superposed or project ing over the front of the fireplace Figure 14 50 Min SEE NOTE MANTEL and FACING The...

Page 12: ...d on the bottom right corner of the fireplace If you wish to adjust the blower speed the variable speed control VRUW provided must be installed in line with the wiring Again use a qualified electricia...

Page 13: ...es up to ten 10 feet long 4 Adaptor for fireplace connection Outside Air Installation The outside air assembly may be installed according to the following requirements A Duct length should be kept to...

Page 14: ...orrosion problems 9 Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 51mm clearance between thechimneyandanycombustiblematerials Atthepointofp...

Page 15: ...ing in place and seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch see Figures 24 and 25 For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingle...

Page 16: ...must be used on the first 15 section 5 m 7 Continue with the regular installation ACBI Chimney 1 Install the first elbow Turn it in the required direction To lock it in place turn 1 8 of a turn Faste...

Page 17: ...4 1 8 1375 mm B 17 9 16 446 mm 20 7 16 519 mm 24 5 8 625 mm 28 7 8 733mm 37 3 8 949 mm 42 1067 mm 44 3 4 1137 mm 49 1245 mm 59 9 32 1353 mm 61 3 4 1568 mm Chimney Elbow Offset Height One Length Betwee...

Page 18: ...ey in a insulated chase Straps Chimney ACBI ACBI Starter Section Straps Outside Wall OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WITH WALL PENETRATION Support NOTE This illustration is not to scale It represents how...

Page 19: ...ey height exceeds 15 feet 4 6 m Table 6 gives maximum height of supported chimney NOTE FortheACBIchimney asupportsection ACBI7SL mustbeused every 30 feet 9m or an universal support every 20 feet 6m in...

Page 20: ...chimney 2 In the middle of the oval drill a hole in the masonry chimney at 30 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 30 Tubinox liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from t...

Page 21: ...ow 90 8 dia 7B26ZE90 H8948 Elbow 45 8 dia 7B26ZE45 H8949 Telescopic length 8 dia 15 to 26 7B26ZLA H8950 Adjustable length 8 dia 2 5 7B26ZL2A H8951 Length two 2 feet 8KL2 H8954 Length one 1 feet 8KL1 H...

Page 22: ...Caps Black 2 PR SACMEFBK Decorative Screw Caps Brushed Nickel 2 PR SACMEFBN Timer PR SR2425 Ceramic Glass Left PR SR2356G Ceramic Glass Right PR SR2356D Secondary Air Tube 4 PR SR2379 Log Retainers 2...

Page 23: ...SMI30 7XRSMI30 Wall Band XBM XBM Fireplace Model MONTEST Approved Venting Components manu factured by Security Chimneys International only 7 diameter chimney ACBI air cooled Secure Temp GX U S only an...

Page 24: ...M at 2100 F Description Cat Part No 6 Length 7 Dia 7LL6 7LL6 12 Length 7 Dia 7LL12 7LL12 24 Length 7 Dia 7LL24 7LL24 36 Length 7 Dia 7LL36 7LL36 48 Length 7 Dia 7LL48 7LL48 Adjustable Length 7 to 11 7...

Page 25: ...inder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly IHP stoves inserts and high efficiency EPA fireplaces are approved for burning dry s...

Page 26: ...e Page 22 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prev...

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