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3.5

HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION

Different hot air ducting systems can be installed with the BIS TRADITION CE :

-  Gravity kit
-  Forced air kit

3.5.1 Gravity Kit

Two kits are available:

1. 

Single hot air outlet including: (see Fig.14)

- 2  6" lengths  8" I.D.
- 1 hot air outlet kit (box, louver and frame)
- 2 adaptors

2. 

Double hot air outlet

 

including: (See Fig.15)

- 2 telescopic lengths  8" I.D.
- 2  90º elbows  8" I.D.
- 2 hot air outlet kits (grill and frames)
- 2 adaptors

NOTE :

If  the  fireplace  is  vented  using  the  AC  chimney  and  the  single  hot  air  outlet  is

installed, the chimney must be offset towards the back using 2 – 30 deg. elbows back to back on
the fireplace.

NOTE: For the double hot air outlet it is mandatory to install both outlet pipes. Any other
installation can cause fire and void warranty.

See components list page 33.
The only fan that can be used with the gravity kit is the is the one sold with the fireplace.

Figure 14

Figure 15

The safety rules for hot air ducting gravity kit installations are the following:

Minimum height

*

68"  (1727 mm)

Maximum length

See figures 16 & 17

The height of the louver must be measured from the base of the BIS to the middle point of
the louver.

Summary of Contents for TRADITION CE

Page 1: ...instructions d installation pr sent es dans ce manuel CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR R F RENCE FUTURE ATTENTION Le foyer ne peut fonctionner sans portes Informez vous aupr s de votre d taillant pour...

Page 2: ...r fa ade that is found to be defective and will assume the necessary labour costs to replace this part 3 During the sixth through the twenty fifth year of the limited warranty Security Chimneys Intern...

Page 3: ...s Exclusions Brass accessories installed on the fireplace trims louvers surround kits Conditions 1 The 25 year warranty begins from the date of purchase of the fireplace and is valid as long as this f...

Page 4: ...3 7 Refractory Installation 3 3 8 Door Installation 3 3 9 Door Adjustment 3 3 10 Glass Care Replacement 3 3 11 Glass Care Cleaning 3 3 12 Gasket Replacement 3 4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 12 3 4 1 Locati...

Page 5: ...ng The fireplace must be operated with the door fully opened or fully closed If the door is left partly opened smoke may be drawn into the room If the unit is operated with the door fully opened the o...

Page 6: ...2 2 CERTIFICATION LABEL...

Page 7: ...ce only as described in these instructions and using only Security Chimneys International components The BIS TRADITION CE is not intended for use with a gas log Failure to follow these instructions wi...

Page 8: ...e using the fireplace make sure to remove the plastic wrapping on the door Remove all remaining glue with mild soap The first 5 or 6 fires should be small fires of short duration about 30 to 60 minute...

Page 9: ...the control can be pushed forward to shut down the air boost allowing for a longer burn time The combustion air control should be in the closed position primary air and air boost when the fireplace is...

Page 10: ...door This method of burning should be used only after operating the BIS TRADITION CE with the air control opened to produce a hot fire for about an hour or at medium pace for at least 3 hres Slow com...

Page 11: ...Wet wood Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke instead of burn properly D Dirty or blocked chimney Check to make sure the chimney is clear and clean E Chimney not long enough The minimum chimney...

Page 12: ...ccumulation is large a creosote fire in the chimney can damage the chimney and overheat the surrounding wood framing Creosote formation in a chimney can be minimized by making sure there is always vis...

Page 13: ...tion air controls 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control th...

Page 14: ...t side refractory 4 Remove the right side refractory 5 Remove the back refractory 6 Remove the front ceramic baffle 7 Remove the rear ceramic baffle To install the new refractories follow the above st...

Page 15: ...combustion air controls closed the glass will tend to get dirty unless the fuel firebox and glass are maintained at hot temperatures see Refuelling for best performance To clean the glass there are a...

Page 16: ...he fireplace system Weights are given in the appendix Next measure the area occupied by the fireplace which is normally 36 X 24 _ Note the floor construction and consult your local building code to de...

Page 17: ...ion Requirements The BIS TRADITION CE may be installed directly on a combustible floor however the combustible floor in front of the fireplace must be covered with a non combustible material tile marb...

Page 18: ...floor to ceiling see figure 9 If combustible facing is to be used position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be in...

Page 19: ...15 INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Figure 11...

Page 20: ...al must be installed flush with the fireplace It may not project in front of and on the fireplace i e the steel facade of the fireplace figure 13b 2 Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ce...

Page 21: ...lied with the unit located on the bottom right corner of the fireplace If you wish to adjust the blower speed an optional variable speed control VRUW can be installed in line with the wiring Again use...

Page 22: ...g the AC chimney and the single hot air outlet is installed the chimney must be offset towards the back using 2 30 deg elbows back to back on the fireplace NOTE For the double hot air outlet it is man...

Page 23: ...To extend the single outlet it is necessary to install the insulation strip provided with the system A maximum of 3 _ 89 mm of extension is provided by the single outlet system see figure 17 When ins...

Page 24: ...s two 4 Maintain at least 6 _ 160 mm clearance from the outlet grill framing to a combustible ceiling side wall or mantel 5 When traversing a combustible wall or floor a firestop must be installed at...

Page 25: ...pipe to the fan using the collars figure 20 E Fix the backdraft damper to the fan outlet F Attach a flexible pipe to the fan flexible pipe adapter square to round and stretch it up to the location whe...

Page 26: ...me wind and away from automobile exhaust fumes gas meters and other vents E The duct and register may be installed above or below floor level Make a 4 _ 110 mm hole in the outside wall of the house at...

Page 27: ...ount of chimney weight on the fireplace will help avoid the noise created when the fireplace expands This can be achieved by having the chimney supported by the supports The maximum chimney length tha...

Page 28: ...n place turn _ of a turn clockwise With the AC chimney you must use a starter section before installing the first chimney length figure 30 Continue installing chimney lengths making sure to lock each...

Page 29: ...25 AC CHIMNEY INSTALLATION AIR COOLED GALVALUME CHIMNEY Figure 30 Note Outside air kits must be installed for both fireplace and AC chimney...

Page 30: ...4 1 8 359 mm 15 380 mm 2 12 12 9 16 319 mm 14 3 8 365 mm 15 3 8 390 mm 4 12 13 330 mm 14 7 8 378 mm 16 1 8 410 mm 6 12 13 7 8 352 mm 15 _ 400 mm 16 7 8 430 mm 8 12 14 7 8 378 mm 17 432 mm 18 1 4 465 m...

Page 31: ...Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling floor Frame this hole as described previously refer to section 4 2 5 From below install a firestop See figure 28 6 A support ST or SO must be used on the fir...

Page 32: ...OW DEVIATION HEIGHT 8 12 18 24 36 48 8 48 12 48 18 48 24 48 36 48 48 48 DEVIATION 3 5 16 84mm 4 5 16 110mm 5 7 8 149mm 7 7 16 189mm 10 1 2 267mm 13 5 8 346mm 15 1 2 394mm 16 1 2 419mm 18 1 16 459mm 19...

Page 33: ...29 Figure 33 Figure 34...

Page 34: ...le for Canada only In cold climate locations we recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home s thermal barrier RSM and RSMI30 RSMI45 CHIMNEY MODEL ANGLE H...

Page 35: ...all this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney The maximum heights are given in Table 6 For offset support installation refer to the instructions provided with the support CHIMNEY MOD...

Page 36: ...ace is normally supplied with a chimney adaptor suitable for the ASHT HT6103 chimney If you want to install a S 2100 HT6000 chimney an adaptor is available 6UCA figure 37 A separate starter section wi...

Page 37: ...ireplace in its location Temporarily install the ASHT elbow on the top of the fireplace and using a level mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney 2 In the mi...

Page 38: ...ter section AC 6SB Roof brace XBS2 Wall band XBM Firestop Firestop AC BF Radiation shield AC RS Attic radiation shield AC RSA Wall radiation shield 30 AC RSM30 Insulated wall radiation shield 30 AC RS...

Page 39: ...c length 8 dia 7B26ZLA Adjustable length 8 dia 2 5 7B26ZL2A Radiation shield 7B26ZR Central forced air kit Central forced air kit including blower BisZY flex adaptor BISAF 2 clamps variable speed cont...

Page 40: ...he base of the fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS Baffle refractory 2 pieces PR ISO2205 Back refractory PR SR2618 Right side refractory PR SR2619D Left side refractory PR SR2619G Bottom refractory PR SR2201...

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