Heat & Glo LifeStyles Collection • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev D • 10/08
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent
fi
replaces
successfully. Considerations for successful draft include:
• Location
of
fi
replace and chimney
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional,
state and national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector,
fi
re of
fi
cials or authorities having jurisdiction about
restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
CAUTION
When planning a
fi
replace installation, it is necessary to de-
termine the following information before installing:
• Where the fireplace is to be installed. See Sections
3 and 4.
• The vent system con
fi
guration to be used. See Sections
5 and 6.
• Framing
and
fi
nishing details. See Sections 3, 6 and 8.
• Whether optional accessories are desired. See
Section 12.
Moisture Resistance:
This outdoor
fi
replace will shed moderate amounts of water,
but is not waterproof. Water and condensing water vapor
may enter the chase under certain conditions.
The
fi
replace will not perform as an exterior wall. Moisture
penetration must be considered for construction that places
the
fi
replace in structure walls or on moisture sensitive sur-
faces.
When installed on exterior walls:
Hearth & Home Tech-
nologies recommends that the
fi
replace chase be con-
structed outside the structure’s weather envelope. Where
the platform meets the wall, use a
fl
ashing 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
fi
replace can be shimmed level.
When installed on surfaces where water may collect or
cause damage:
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
that a drainage pan be placed under the unit. This can be
constructed of metal, adhesive polymer membrane (such as
ice and water shield) or other suitable materials. A means of
drainage out of the pan such as tubes or weep holes should
be provided. A slope of 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot towards
the drain port is suggested. The
fi
replace can be shimmed
level.
Hearths should slope away from the front of the
fi
replace
and chase at 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot. Spark strips must be
on top of any combustible hearth materials used for moisture
management.
B. Typical Fireplace System
The Heat & Glo
fi
replace system consists of the following:
• Fireplace/integral grate/dual cooling air system
• Refractory
• Chimney termination cap
• Chimney system (SL1100 series pipe is NOT approved
for Canada)
• Hearth
extension
Optional components include:
• Glass
doors
• Weather
cover
• SLA10 11-10 in./279-254 mm Adapter (required in
Canada)
Termination Cap
Chimney System
Refractory
Integral Grate
Hearth Extension
SLA10 not shown
Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System
