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Heat & Glo LifeStyles Collection • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev D • 10/08

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:
Montana-36
Montana-42
Woodburning Fireplace

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.

• Read,

understand

and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.

NOT

DISCARD

Installation and service of this

replace should

be performed by quali

ed personnel. Hearth

& Home Technologies suggests NFI certi

or factory-trained professionals, or technicians
supervised by an NFI certified
professional.

Fire Risk

• For use with solid wood fuel or decorative

gas appliance only.

• Do not install unvented gas logs.

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a

re may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• Do not over

re. Over

ring will void your

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to

combustibles as speci

ed. Failure to

comply may cause house

re.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation and cool down.

WARNING

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles

away.

Hot glass will cause burns.

•  Do not touch glass until it is cooled
•  NEVER allow children to touch glass
•  Keep children away

Summary of Contents for Montana-36

Page 1: ...pliance only Do not install unvented gas logs WARNING If the information in these instruc tions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustib...

Page 2: ...nt information about your fireplace Listing Label Information Location The model information regarding your specific fireplace can be found on the rating plate located on the smoke shield of the fireplace FIREPLACE NO MODEL NO MODEL NO MFG DATE WARNING RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC FIRECHAMBER INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC LISTED FIREPLACE...

Page 3: ...ey Assembly 17 G Secure the Chimney 17 6 Complete the Enclosure 18 A Chimney Termination 18 B Chase Top 19 C Install the Termination Cap 20 7 Accessories 21 A Gas Log Lighter Provisions 21 8 Finishing 22 A Hearth Extension 22 B Finishing Material 23 C Mantel 23 D Sidewalls Surrounds 23 E Glass Doors 23 9 Operating Instructions 24 A General Information 24 B Outside Air 25 C Clear Space Near the Fir...

Page 4: ...at source This fireplace is tested and approved as a decorative fireplace It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this fireplace For assistance or additional information consult a qualified instal...

Page 5: ...led on exterior walls Hearth Home Tech nologies recommends that the fireplace chase be con structed outside the structure s weather envelope Where the platform meets the wall use a flashing detail similar to that required for attached decks Chase platforms including hearths should slope away from the structure at 1 8 in to 1 4 in per foot The fireplace can be shimmed level When installed on surfac...

Page 6: ...y cause odors CAUTION D Inspect Fireplace and Components Carefully remove the fireplace and components from the packaging The vent system components and doors are shipped in separate packages Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment Read all the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit ...

Page 7: ...and photos reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation appearance may vary due to individual design preference Hearth Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products Freestanding Installations see Figure 3 2 When installing this fireplace as a freestanding fireplace on your porch patio or in your yard i...

Page 8: ...D H G F J I E Figure 3 1 Fireplace Locations Model A B C D E F G H I J MONTANA 36 in 24 1 2 24 42 43 46 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 74 1 2 53 1 2 mm 622 610 1067 1092 1168 13 38 38 1892 1359 MONTANA 42 in 24 1 2 24 48 49 52 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 80 1 2 57 mm 622 610 1219 1245 1321 13 38 38 2045 1448 FREESTANDING INSTALLATION Combustible Structure Enclosed Fireplace 10 ft Min Figure 3 2 Freestanding Fireplace Locati...

Page 9: ...38 mm B Clearances Figure 3 3 Clearances to Combustible Materials Fire Risk Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Framing or finishing material used on the front of or in front of the appliance closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials i e steel studs concrete board etc Failure to comply may cause fire WARNING ...

Page 10: ...within the shaded area de fined in Figure 3 3 Short stub walls are also acceptable if they are contained within the shaded area D Frame the Fireplace Figure 3 5 shows a typical framing using 2 x 4 lumber of the fireplace assuming combustible materials are used All re quired clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered to See Figure 3 2 Any framing across the top of the fireplace...

Page 11: ...inimum of 10 ft from a combustible structure See Figure 3 2 Chimney must extend 2 ft 6 m above any portion of the roof within 10 ft 3 m of the chimney Refer to Figure 6 1 Note A maximum of two pairs of offsets and returns may be used ft m Minimum height with offset return 16 4 88 Maximum height 90 27 43 Maximum chimney length between an offset and return 20 6 1 Maximum distance between chimney sta...

Page 12: ...lar slide one of the tabs down into the seam See Figure 4 2 Secure the collar tabs to the fireplace with screws placed into the holes provided See Figure 4 3 Repeat for other side Sharp Edges Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation CAUTION 4 4 Installation of Fireplace Fire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Do not draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed sp...

Page 13: ...the elevated platform must be protected with a protective metal hearth strip as shown in Figure 4 6 Raised Platform Floor 2 in 51 mm 1 in 25 mm min overlap 2 in 51 mm Top piece must overlap bottom piece Figure 4 5 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform Level the Fireplace Level the fireplace side to side and front to back Shim with noncombustible material such as sheet metal as necessary Secure...

Page 14: ... roof flashing etc required to complete the fireplace installation Table 5 1 Do NOT connect this fireplace to a chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or system CAUTION Fire Risk Must maintain 2 in 51 mm air clearance to insulation and other combustible materials WARNING Note A maximum of two pairs of offsets and returns may be used 5 5 Chimney Assembl...

Page 15: ...f the fireplace to the top of the starter collar See Dimensions in Section 12 Table 5 2 A B 1 1 4 in 32 mm OVERLAP Figure 5 1 Chimney Offset Return Example Your A dimension from Figure 5 3 is 14 1 2 in 368 mm Using Table 5 2 the dimension closest to but not less than 14 1 2 in 368 mm is 15 3 4 in 400 mm using a 30 offset return It is then determined from the table that you would need 36 5 8 in 930...

Page 16: ... insulated ceiling Note You must provide support for 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 Note Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disassembled once locked together Plan ahead to ensure the proper installation height is achieved with the selected chimney components Ceiling fi...

Page 17: ...cked into position with the screws provided outer only using the predrilled holes To prevent gravity from pulling the chimney sections apart the returns and the chimney stabilizers have hanger straps for securing these parts to joists or rafters See Figure 5 6 or equivalent 6 or 8 sheet metal screw no longer than 3 4 in 19 mm 24 in 610 mm Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Insulation 13 in 330 mm 17 ...

Page 18: ...r Fuel Oil Termination See illustration above for wood 18 in 457 mm A Gas Termination B Termination Caps Staggered Height Gas Wood or Fuel Oil Termination Wood Gas Fuel Oil Termination 20 in min 508 mm Termination Caps Same Height If using decorative cap cover s this distance may need to be increased Refer to the installation instruc tions supplied with the decorative cap cover See illustration ab...

Page 19: ...sk Must maintain 2 in 51 mm air clearance to insulation and other combustible materials WARNING Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center See Figure 6 2 Cut Out the Hole in the Roof Measure to either side of the nail and mark the 14 1 2 in x 14 1 2 in 368 mm...

Page 20: ...all the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure When using a TR11 TR444 Round Termination Cap the uppermost top section of pipe must extend 6 in 152 mm above the top of the flashing collar to allow installation of the storm collar and termination cap See Figure 6 4 2 in 51 mm min 4 1 2 in 114 mm max 1 1 2 in 38 mm min overlap Cap Standoff Top of Pipe Flashing Collar Figure 6 6 Installing a...

Page 21: ...th sides of the fireplace and in refractories for 1 2 in 13 mm iron pipe We recommend you seal refractory around pipe with fireplace mortar or high temperature noncombustible sealant Repack insulation from the knockout around the pipe Maintain 1 1 2 in 38 mm air space around the pipe for 4 in 102 mm beyond the fireplace See Figure 7 1 Firebox Repack Insulation Knockout Combustible Materials Mainta...

Page 22: ...d and approved for use with a hearth extension insulated to a minimum R value of 1 03 To substitute materials for the factory available hearth ex tensions see Figure 8 3 and calculate insulation alterna tives as per Table 8 1 and the following formulas Thermal conductivity per inch thickness k k BTU inch foot2 hour F Required thickness Rk Thermal resistance per inch thickness r r foot2 hour F BTU ...

Page 23: ...ont may be covered with non combustible material only Do NOT overlap combustible materials onto fireplace front Install combustible materials up to specified clearances on top front and side edges Seal joints between the finished wall and fireplace top and sides using only a 300 F minimum sealant WARNING C Mantel A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in 305 mm above the top of th...

Page 24: ... in the case of any appliance if minor repairs are required to maintain the system in top operating condition Fire Risk Do not operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions Failure to operate fireplace properly may cause fire WARNING Fire Risk For use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only Do not install unvented gas logs WARNING Damper Figure 9 1 General...

Page 25: ...sting homes fitted with tightly sealed doors and windows are relatively air tight In this case an outside air source must be made available to feed combustion air from outside the home An outside air control handle allows you control of the out side air inlet if your fireplace is equipped with this option Use of outside air for combustion is highly recommended to conserve heated air within the str...

Page 26: ... a gallon of water put it in the fireplace and try to burn it This sounds ridiculous but that is exactly what you are doing if you burn unseasoned wood Fire Risk Use only factory installed integral grate May cause overfire WARNING Seasoning Seasoned firewood is nothing more than wood that is cut to size split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20 The time it takes to season wood varies ...

Page 27: ...oils and binders to be burned from the fireplace and the refractory and paint to cure You may notice an industrial odor the first few fires This is considered normal Note When first lighting your fireplace it may be necessary to pre warm the flue to establish a draft This is done by holding a rolled up piece of burning newspaper under the flue damper for a few moments This will help reduce smoke s...

Page 28: ...ing to start upward movement Does the kindling wood not ignite Condition amount arrangement of kindling and fuel Use more drier well spaced kindling and fuel Does the kindling ignite but the fuel doesn t Amount of kindling Use more kindling use smaller dry wood Condition of fuel Does the fuel ignite but not burn well Condition of fuel Use well seasoned wood and sufficient amount turn exhaust fans ...

Page 29: ...n Cap TCT1175 Terra Cotta Termination Cap Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off Figure 11 1 Chimney Termination Cap Cleaning Fire Risk Disposal of ashes Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid Do not place metal container on combustible surface Ashes should be retained in closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled WARNING Fire Risk Prev...

Page 30: ...ure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney sys tem Failure to replace damaged components and make proper repairs creates risk of fire Inspect Maintenance Tasks Screens 1 Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary Screens are required 2 Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects Gla...

Page 31: ...n 171 mm B 41 3 4 in 1060 mm effective height 9 1 2 in 241 mm E Gas Log Knockout both sides F 2 3 8 in 60 mm Outside Air both sides Gas Knockout for Optional Integrated Burner both sides Model A B C D E F MONTANA 36 36 in 42 in 25 in 13 7 8 in 13 1 4 in 15 3 4 in 915 mm 1067 mm 635 mm 353 mm 337 mm 400 mm MONTANA 42 42 in 48 in 31 in 14 in 14 in 16 3 4 in 1067 mm 1219 mm 787 mm 356 mm 356 mm 425 m...

Page 32: ...TANA 36 MONTANA 42 Fireplace with Integral Grate Cooling Air Kit Traditional Brick Refractory and Hearth Protection Strips MONTANA 36H MONTANA 42H Fireplace with Integral Grate Cooling Air Kit Herringbone Pattern Refractory and Hearth Protection Strips DM1836S DM1842S Bi fold Glass Doors Clear View Stainless Steel HX3 HX4 Hearth Extension WC42S Weather Cover Stainless Steel GR33 GR21 Integral Grat...

Page 33: ...ney Section 18 in 457 mm long SL1136 SL436 Chimney Section 36 in 914 mm long SL1148 SL448 Chimney Section 48 in 1219 mm long SL11 SL4 Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 SL430 Chimney Offset Return 30 deg FS538 FS538 Ceiling Firestop Straight FS540 FS540 Ceiling Firestop 30 deg AS10 AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 24 in 610 mm JB577 JB577 Chimney Joint Band CB576 CB576 Chimney Bracket RF570 RF570 Roof...

Page 34: ...330 mm JB577 Chimney Joint Band 13 in 330 mm CB576 Chimney Joint Band 39 7 8 in 1013 mm 28 in 711 mm 15 1 4in 387 mm RF571 Roof Flashing 25 1 4 in 641 mm 29 in 737 mm 15 1 4 in 387 mm RF570 Roof Flashing SL1130 SL430 Offset Return 21 in 533 mm Inside Diameter 11 in 279 mm SL11 10 in 254mm SL4 Outside Diameter 13 in 330 mm Catalog A B FS538 0 deg 17 in 432 mm FS540 30 deg 26 in 660 mm ...

Page 35: ...escoping Termination Cap 32 3 8 in 822 mm 34 3 8 in 873 mm ST1175 ST475 Square Termination Cap 14 3 4 in 375 mm 23 in 584 mm 23 in 584 mm TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap available US only 9 3 8 in 238 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm 17 in 432 mm 20 in 508 mm Catalog A B C D in mm in mm in mm in mm LDS33 36 914 36 914 8 1 2 216 11 279 LDS46 48 1219 72 1829 8 1 2 216 11 279 LDS BV Decorative Shroud 23 in 584 mm 22 in 53...

Page 36: ...28 in 673 x 711 mm with Radiation Shield 28 x 30 in 711 x 762 mm 34 x 34 in 864 x 864 mm with Radiation Shield 28 x 30 in 711 x 762 mm with Radiation Shield or 34 x 34 in 864 x 864 mm Minimum Height N A 28 1 4 in 718 mm 27 1 2 in 699 mm 28 1 4 in 718 mm 27 1 2 in 699 mm ROOFED STYLE with 12 x 22 in 264 sq in 305 x 559 mm opening on each side and 3 in 76 mm space between the radiation shield and ch...

Page 37: ...8393 28393 2 4 Traditional Hearth Refractory 29993 28391 1 Herringbone Back Refractory 4010 016 4010 015 1 Herringbone Right Side Refractory 4010 013 4010 013 1 Herringbone Left Side Refractory 4010 014 4010 014 1 Herringbone Hearth Refractory 4010 019 4010 020 1 5 Grate GR33 GR21 1 6 Screen Assembly 4039 119 30371 2 Firescreen Rod 4039 120 31375 2 Damper Assembly 34454 34454 1 Door Clips 30407 30...

Page 38: ...verable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product In no event shall HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the product Adjustments regular maintenance cleaning and temporary repairs or the failure to duplicate the problem in the home is not covered under this warranty 4021 645A 09 01 08 Page 1 of 2 Warranty Period HHT Manufactured A...

Page 39: ...n writing This warranty does not apply to non HHT venting components hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the installation of this product This warranty is void if the appliance has been over fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals the appliance is subject to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation or there is ...

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