Comfort Flame Columbus Series Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions Download

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P900481-00

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS
Comfort Flame

Columbus Series

Wood-burning Fireplaces

MODELS

P/N 900481-00 Rev. B 05/2017

REPORT NO. 10-078

PFS

Columbus42RWS

Columbus42LWS

WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also

contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep

it with your other important papers.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127

CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY

BUILT FIREPLACE.

Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-

S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE

CHEMINÉE.

This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to

ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard

An IHP hood must be installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 19).
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction

(such as the municipal building department, fire

department, etc.) should be contacted before

installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.

POUR LE CANADA: L’autorité compétente (comme le

service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit

être contacté avant l’installation afin de déterminer la

nécessité d’obtenir un permis.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or

mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace

system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.

Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances. Any modification or alteration of

the fireplace system, including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories, may void the

warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation

IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS: INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE

AND PLUMB CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.

Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement

en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900481-01.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.

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Page 1: ...ge 19 FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit POUR LE CANADA L autorité compétente comme le service municipal du bâtiment les pompiers etc doit être contacté avant l installation afin de déterminer la nécessité d obtenir un permis This appliance may be...

Page 2: ...ing actions a Modification of the fireplace components doors air inlet system and damper control b Use of any component part not manufactured or approved by IHP in combination with an IHP fireplace system Proper installation is the most important step in ensuring safe and continuous operation of the fireplace Consult the local building codes as to the particular requirements concerned with the ins...

Page 3: ...easignificanthazard IMPORTANT See appendix A page 21 for additional information regarding draft requirements smoking causes and troubleshooting WARNING BURNING IMPROPER FUEL I E CHARCOAL CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoningresemblethefluwithheadaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs get fresh ai...

Page 4: ... SIDEWALL OUTSIDE AIR LEFT SIDE ONLY 11 3 4 299 mm 1 1 2 39 mm 46 3 4 1188 mm 22 1 2 572 mm INNER DIA 12 3 8 315 mm 5 8 16 mm 36 915 mm 48 1220 mm OUTER DIA 15 381 mm 24 610 mm 8 204 mm 42 1067 mm 41 1042 mm 48 1067 mm 3 4 19 mm AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS ELECTRICAL OUTLET RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE AIR KIT KNOCK OUT 6 3 4 172 mm 10 5 8 270 mm 12 5 8 321 mm 10 5 8 2...

Page 5: ...ng and slide unit back until nailing flanges touch side framing 4 Check level of fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary 5 Before securing fireplace to prepared framing ember protector must be placed between hearth extension not included and under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing embers falling through If fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform a Z type ...

Page 6: ...re 5 Mantel Clearances to Combustible Material without Louver Upper Section of Circulating Fireplace 33 Note Drawing Not To Scale Safe Zone For Projection of Combustible Materials Combustible Material Non Combustible Materials Below Top Spacer Fireplace Opening Top of Louvered Opening 9 229 mm Min 3 77 mm Nom 6 153 mm Ref 12 305 mm Min 15 381 mm Min 1 1 2 38 mm Max 12 1 4 312 mm Ref Fireplace Fron...

Page 7: ...age 15 for instructions of operating air kit CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic or garage space The maximum height for the air vent can not exceed 3 feet below the flue gas outlet of the termination CHIMNEY PIPE WARNING Label part number 900599 01 must be applied by the installer to all chimney pipe sections but is not required on sections that will be visible after th...

Page 8: ...age hem on fireplace starter Wire will assure proper spacing between inner and outer pipe sections Note For Canada use chimney parts designated HT Opening in collar around chimney at top of fireplace must not be obstructed Never use blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Continue to assemble chimney sections as outlined making sure that both inner and outer pipe sections are locked together Wh...

Page 9: ...g Support Pipe 12S 8DM 30E 8DM Return Elbow 30E 8DM Return Elbow 30E 8DM Offset Elbow 30E 8DM Offset Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Offset Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Offset Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Offset Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Return Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Return Elbow 30E 12DMO 8DMR Return Elbow Starter Section Starter Section Starter Section 8 DM Pipe 8 DM Pipe Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 8DM A B C 6 Max 1 83 m 6 Max 1 8...

Page 10: ... 1 1 2 1 48 1 4 92 1 4 1 1 2 49 3 4 94 3 4 1 1 2 1 1 52 98 3 4 1 1 1 4 53 1 2 101 1 4 1 1 1 2 54 1 4 102 3 4 1 1 1 1 55 3 4 105 1 4 1 1 3 1 56 1 2 1061 2 1 1 1 2 58 3 4 110 1 2 1 1 2 2 59 1 2 111 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 60 1 4 113 1 1 2 61 3 4 115 3 4 1 1 1 1 2 64 3 4 120 3 4 1 1 2 2 65 1 2 122 1 4 1 1 1 2 67 124 3 4 1 1 2 1 2 Firestop spacers are required at each point where chimney penetrates a floor spac...

Page 11: ...ve framed hole PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 1 clearance to pipe on a roof with a pitch a rectangular opening must be cut 1 Determine center point where pipe will penetrate the roof 2 Determine center point of the roof Pitch is the distance the roof drops over a given span usually 12 A 6 12 pitch means that the roof drops 6 for each 12 measure horizontally down from roof rafters 3 Use roof openin...

Page 12: ...r pipe and slide down until it is snug against open edge of flashing see Figure 17 Use SC1 for all round termina tions Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal Figure 17 Storm Collar Terminations Spark Arrestor Fireplace system must be terminated with listed round top or chase terminations In any case refer to installation instructions supplied with termination Te...

Page 13: ...a raised platform add height OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Figure 21 Typical Residential Installations Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace chamber for fitting connection see Figure 23 page 14 Note Secure incoming gas line to wood framing to provide rigidity for threaded end 4 Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve opening Seal any gaps between gas ...

Page 14: ... CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE WARNING Discontinue use of the appliance imme diately if doors are damaged and contact a qualified installer for repair Only doors certified with the appliance shall be used WARNING Do not slam or strike doors Damage can result in a hazardous condition OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued Figure 23 Gas Line Installation Figure 22 Gas Line Knockout If you ...

Page 15: ...tintheproperlocationpriortousingthefireplace See Figure 26 For further operating guidelines instructions and warranty informa tion please refer to your homeowner s guide or contact your dealer OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions or concerns When contacti...

Page 16: ... us com 900481 00_B 16 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS 9 12 25 20 28 17 8 1 5 21 2 32 18 11 14 3 35 13 22 10 6 29 7 36 34 33 26 27 15 16 16 4 30 31 19 23 24 CAT NO MODEL F2543 Columbus42RWS F2544 Columbus42LWS ...

Page 17: ...y white 1 12 J4076 Bottom Rear Refractory white 1 13 J4078 Bottom Front Refractory white 1 14 Firebox Support Leg 4 15 Damper Can Collar 1 16 J8008 Screen Assembly Kit 1 17 Firebox Top Assembly 1 18 Air Kit Door Assembly 1 19 Face Weldment 1 20 J4080 Smoke Deflector 1 21 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 22 Access Panel 1 23 J4087 Right Refractory Bracket 1 24 J4088 Left Refractory Bracket 1 25 J4382 Gra...

Page 18: ...3 24 8HT 24 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0884 36 8HT 36 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0885 48 8HT 48 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock 30 OFFSET AND RETURN F0900 30E 8DM 30 Degree Offset and Return F0886 30E 8HT 30 Degree Hi Temp Offset and Return F1908 30E 12DMO 8DMR 30 Elbow Set 12 TO 8 Craftsman 42 F2199 30E 12HTO 8HTR 30 Elbow Set 12 Offset 8 Return High T...

Page 19: ...ECTION F0921 ETL 8DM Square Top with Slip Section F0893 ETL 8HT Hi Temp Large Pyramid Top with Slip Section MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION F0922 ETO 8DM Square Top with Mesh MESH SQUARE TOP TERMINATION WITH SLIP SECTION F0923 ETLO 8DM Square Top with Mesh and Slip Section ADJUSTABLE HOOD Required when installing a vent free gas log in this fireplace F1764 GA6050 Black Fireplace Hood BLOWER KIT F1081 ...

Page 20: ...mp Large Pyramid Top with Slip Section use with all 8 systems F0894 AP 8HT Hi Temp Anchor Plate Collar Assembly for masonry fireplaces F0929 CAK 8 Cold Air Collar Kit 8 Chimney When ordered alone this part cannot ship via parcel delivery services ACCESSORIES Continued IMPORTANT NOTICES CANADA IMPORTANT NOTICE A manufactured shroud which has been approved by a national testing agency for use with t...

Page 21: ...ecting the proper venting system for your installation American National Standards Institute ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appli ances See Draft Section A chimney or vent shall be so designed and constructed to develop a flow sufficient to completely remove all flue and vent gases to the outside atmosphere The venting system shall satisfy the draft req...

Page 22: ...ce The best location to install your appliance is determined by consid ering the location of windows doors and the traffic flow in the room where the appliance is located allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel and taking into consideration the location of the hot air ducts some models outside air kit and chimney Ifpossible youshouldchoosealocationwherethechimne...

Page 23: ...atural or propane gas Fuel products with abnormal burning characteristics including but not limited to fuel such as driftwood coal or plywood and wood products using a binder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided ...

Page 24: ...81 00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2015 Innovative Hearth Products LLC P N 900481 00 Rev B 05 2017 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 ...

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