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CAUTION!

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NOTICE:

Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property.

Maintenance and Service

A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowners

1. Chimney Inspection

2. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

3. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces

4. Glass Doors

5. Glass Cleaning

6. Door Gasket

7. Ash Removal

8. Baffle and Blanket

9. Firebrick

B. Replacement Maintenance

1. Glass Replacement

2. Tighten or Adjust Door Latch

3 Firebrick Replacement

4. Baffle Removal and Installation

5. Fan Replacement

6. Timer Assembly Replacement

7. Timer Removal & Replacement

5 Troubleshooting

A. FAQs

B. Troubleshooting Table

6 Reference Materials

A. Service Parts

C. Contact Information

1 Welcome

A. Congratulations

B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Product Specific Information

A. Fireplace Certification

B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications

C. Glass Specifications

3 Important Safety and Operating Information

A. Fireplace Safety

1. Clear Space

2. Firebrick

3. Baffle and Blanket

4. Over-Firing Your Fireplace

5. Chimney Fire

B. General Operating Parts

1. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

2. ACC Override

3. Outside Air

4. Glass Doors

5. Convection Fan Operation

C. Fuel

1. Hardwood vs. Softwood

2. Moisture content

3. Seasoning

4. Storing Wood

5. Burning Process

6. Dirty Glass

7. Creosote Formation

8. Opacity

D. First Fire

E. Lighting Instructions

F. Heat Management

Heat & Glo • NorthStar Owner’s Manual • 480-2350 • Rev G • 05/15/14

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Page 1: ...inity of this or any other appliance DO NOT overfire Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to com bustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot d...

Page 2: ...oval and Installation 21 5 Fan Replacement 21 6 Timer Assembly Replacement 22 7 Timer Removal Replacement 24 5 Troubleshooting A FAQs 26 B Troubleshooting Table 28 6 Reference Materials A Service Parts 29 C Contact Information 36 1 Welcome A Congratulations 3 B LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 4 2 Product Specific Information A Fireplace Certification 6 B BTU Efficiency Specifications 6 C Glass Specifica...

Page 3: ...L AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET OR ANY LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE Must provide a source of air to prevent air starvation from combustion which could result of high levels of carbon monoxide Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer Optional Fire Screen Part SCR 433 may be used ONLY in USA Chimney sections at any level require a 2 inches 51mm minimum air space clearance between the frami...

Page 4: ...f first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HHT dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following tabl...

Page 5: ...g Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of ab...

Page 6: ...aler for replacement glass Model NorthStar EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Report No 061 S 50 2 Type Wood Fireplace Standard UL 127 and ULC S610 M87 and UM 84 HUD Manufactured Home Approved EPA and Original Date 569 04 08 EPA Certified 3 25 grams per hour Efficiency up to 77 8 BTU Output with EPA test fuel 51 400 hr with Cord Wood 70 000 hr Vent Size 8 inc...

Page 7: ...ll components Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage 1 Clear Space Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth extension Room furnishings such as drapes curtains chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft 1219 mm from the open front of the fireplace Combustible materials are materials made of or sur faced with any o...

Page 8: ...oad with wood burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber permit too much air to the fire What to do if your stove is over firing Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce air supply to the fire If you suspect a chimney fire call the fire department and evacuate your house Contact your local chimney professional and have your stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage Do not use you...

Page 9: ...children away CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down ACC Override Operable Door Handle Automatic Conbustion Air C...

Page 10: ...t the fire and then move the combustion air control to the desired burn level The fire will automatically go to that level once it is fully established This allows for less interaction with the fire by the homeowner and more efficient use of fuel while maintaining the desired heat output After the fireplace becomes hot you may prefer to not activate the ACC when reloading fuel If you do not slide ...

Page 11: ...l open it This may be closed only when the fireplace is not in use to prevent cold air infiltration 3 Outside Air Caution Outside air control handle may be warm Adjust before lighting fire NOTICE Use of outside air is required Outside Air Clockwise Close Counterclockwise Open Figure 3 6 Outside Air Control Handle 11 Heat Glo NorthStar Owner s Manual 480 2350 Rev G 05 15 14 ...

Page 12: ... bed is established approximately 30 minutes after fuel is lit High Burn Setting The fan may be left on throughout the burn Medium or Medium High Burn Setting The fan should be left off until a good burn is established then turned on medium or high rate Low Burn Setting The fan tends to cool off the fireplace Leave fan off until the burn is well established then if you wish turn the fan on at a lo...

Page 13: ...om around nine months for soft woods to as long as eighteen months for hardwoods The key to seasoning wood is to be sure it has been split exposing the wet interior and increasing the surface area of each piece A tree that was cut down a year ago and not split is likely to have almost as high a moisture content now as it did when it was cut To season wood Cut logs to size Split to 6 in 152 mm or l...

Page 14: ...ases have been mostly burned and only charcoal remains This is a naturally clean portion of the burn The coals burn with hot blue flames It is very important to reload your fireplace while enough lively hot coals remain in order to rekindle the next load of wood 8 Opacity Opacity indicates how cleanly your fireplace is burning Opacity is measured in percent 100 opacity is when an object is totally...

Page 15: ...n will ignite the slow burning firewood Open outside air by turning the knob counter clockwise Fully open the combustion air control by moving the Automatic Combustion Air Control ACC handle completely to the right Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor Heating the flue with a burning rolled up newspaper before adding kindling keeps smoke spillage to a minimum Lay small dry stick...

Page 16: ...ct for creosote and remove as needed at least every two months during the heating season Inspect the system at the fireplace connection and at the chimney top In the event of a chimney fire Hearth Home Technologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria WARNING Risk of Asphyxiation and Fire Annual inspe...

Page 17: ... the fireplace to cool completely Remove baffle and ceramic blanket from fireplace before cleaning chimney refer to Section 5 C 3 Baffle Removal and Installation Close the door tightly Remove the top of the termination cap as shown in Figure 4 1 to clean the cap and chimney The creosote or soot should be removed from the chimney with a brush specifically designed for the size of chimney in use Rei...

Page 18: ... Replace if this condition is present Inspect glass gasket Confirm glass does not move around in glass frame Warning Risk of Fire Do not remove ashes until the fire is out and the fireplace is cold Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pendin...

Page 19: ...tely a few turns at a time until the glass panel is tightened snugly DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR CROSS THREAD SCREWS Replace the door on the fireplace After the first burn recheck the tightness of the screws NOTICE Remove all labels from glass before lighting the first fire in your fireplace Latch Cam Spacing Washers Door Handle Shaft Fiber Handle Right Door Locknut Left Door Black Washer DO NOT REMOVE ...

Page 20: ...d remove all old firebrick and ash from unit and vacuum out firebox Remove new brick set from box and lay out to diagram shown in Figure 4 3 Lay bottom bricks in unit Install rear bricks on the top of the bottom bricks Slide top of bricks under clip on back of firebox wall and push bottom of brick back Install side bricks Slide top of brick under clips on side of firebox and push the bottom of the...

Page 21: ...he baffle With a 3 16 in Allen wrench remove the front manifold tube retainer bolt on the air channel under the end of the front tube See Figure 4 6 NOTICE Soak the bolt with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove it To remove manifold tube slide the tube to one side until one end is out of its hole Then while lifting that end of the fiber board baffle pull tube up over th...

Page 22: ...en access door Remove both doors outside air knobs fascia and brick Remove two Phillips head screws and pry open access door in the bottom of the fireplace with a flat head screwdriver See Figure 4 11 Remove two screws and take off access cover shown in Figure 4 12 NOTICE The timer assembly included in this kit comes with the air chamber cover attached Figure 4 13 You will need to disconnect air c...

Page 23: ...te Figure 4 16 Remove Screws from Timer Mounting Plate Rotate assembly up and out through access door Arm must be in this position when re installing Figure 4 17 Hand in Access Door Figure 4 18 Removing Timer Assembly Remove old air chamber cover Place the cover under the bottom of the firebox Using a 7 16 wrench attach the two 1 4 20 bolts as shown in Figure 4 19 If installing a new timer skip to...

Page 24: ...l Replacement Loosen set screw on timer remove two screws and remove timer See Figure 4 21 Figure 4 20 Timer Box Installed D cut side of timer shaft must face away from the Linkage Timer Arm Place linkage control arm over timer shaft and tighten set screw Figure 4 23 Tighten set screw Figure 4 23 Linkage Control Arm Installed Rotate linkage control arm into final position and re attach to mounting...

Page 25: ...scription Qty 1 Door Linkage 1 2 Linkage Control Arm 1 3 Bushing 2 4 Washer SAE 10 2 5 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 PH PHL TC 2 6 Linkage Timer Arm 1 7 Attachment Nut Set Screw 1 8 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 PH PHL TC 2 9 Mounting Bracket 1 10 Timer Mechanical 12 hours 1 25 Heat Glo NorthStar Owner s Manual 480 2350 Rev G 05 15 14 ...

Page 26: ...sonry chimney Try holding a burning rolled up newspaper as close to the flue outlet as pos sible for a few minutes then light the paper under the kindling The heat generated from the burning rolled up newspaper should help get the draft established Still other factors can affect how well your flue system performs Neighboring structures high winds tall trees even hillsides can affect air currents a...

Page 27: ... Outside air closed Overhead fan operating Overhanging tree Bird s nest or leaves in termination cap Structural changes in chimney area Creosote buildup in flue Strong win d s a r o u nd chimney termination Unsealed can lights Combustion air control Figure 5 1 Factory built Fireplaces Troubleshooting 27 Heat Glo NorthStar Owner s Manual 480 2350 Rev G 05 15 14 ...

Page 28: ...heck and clean chimney if needed Check door rope for seal Open air controls ACC Smoke in the house during refueling Open air controls ACC to establish a lively coal bed Open doors SLOWLY Add progressively larger wood to establish a hot fire Fuel burns too fast ACC not working properly Wood too dry mix in less seasoned wood after the fire is established User larger diameter wood Check baffle cerami...

Page 29: ...urning Fireplace Part number list on following page Northstar BK Black Feb 2003 Active Northstar NT Nickel July 2004 Active Northstar GD Gold May 2003 Apr 2004 Northstar GT Gold Trim July 2004 Sept 2007 1 3 4 5 2 10 12 11 9 6 8 7 05 14 6 Reference Materials 29 Heat Glo NorthStar Owner s Manual 480 2350 Rev G 05 15 14 ...

Page 30: ... Manifold Clip Screws Pkg of 4 832 0661 Y 5 Fascia Plate only Black Only FASCIA NS Screw 1 4 20 x 1 25 Button Head Black Oxide Qty 8 req 4021 816 6 Louver Top Assembly Black No Trim SRV480 7100 Gold 482 5320 Nickel 480 5380 6 1 Nut 8 32 Keps Pkg of 40 226 0060 40 Y 6 2 Louver Trim Upper Gold 480 1710 Nickel 480 1830 6 3 Louver Trim Lower Gold 480 1720 Nickel 480 1840 7 Louver Bottom Assembly Black...

Page 31: ... 32 x 3 8 Pkg of 40 225 0500 40 Y Washer 3 8 SAE 3 ea 832 0990 Y 8 1 Glass Assembly 480 5430 Y Glass Gasketing 1 4 in 10 Ft 834 1460 Y Glass Frame Bottom 480 1450 Glass Frame Top 480 1440 8 2 Handle Assembly HANDLES 480 Includes 2 door handles securing bracket lock nut latch cam key and cam latch Cam Latch 32084 Cam Latch Key 5 8 in 430 1151 Door Handle Left SRV480 0530 Right SRV480 0520 8 3 Sprin...

Page 32: ... 2 x 1 1 4 Qty 8 req 480 2280 9 4 Brick 12 1 2 x 4 1 2 x 1 1 4 Qty 2 req 480 2290 10 Timer Assembly SRV480 5150 Y Gasket Timer 480 1240 Timer SRV480 1940 Y Screw 8 32 x 1 2 Pkg of 25 220 0030 25 Y Washer Pkg of 25 227 0080 25 Y 11 Wiring Harness SRV480 0990 Y 12 Blower Assembly w Bracket Pre 0091535936 812 4900 Y Post 0091535936 SRV433 5890 Y 13 Baffle Protection Panel 480 2100 Additional service ...

Page 33: ...sembly Includes owner s manual 1 spring handle 1 4 in fan switches cover plate warranty card Black or Gold SRV480 1140 Nickel SRV480 1950 Outer Can cover Plate 480 1300 Outside Air Hood 6 4059 051 Outside Air Term Cap 6 480 1160 Outside Air Shield 33271 Y Slider Control Assembly 480 5410 Snap Disc Bracket 410 2521 Snap Disc F220 160F SRV480 1730 Y Snap Disc F180F 150 for use with Uninsulated Chase...

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