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Constitution

EPA Certified Fireplace

WARNING!

This  fireplace  and  its  components  are  designed  to  be 

installed  and  operated  as  a  system. Any  alteration  to 

or  substitution  for  items  in  this  system, unless  allowed 

by  these  installation  instructions,  will  void  the  OMNI 

Test Laboratories, Inc., listing and may void the product 

warranty. It may also create a hazardous installation. Read 

through  these  instructions  thoroughly  before  starting 

your  installation  and  follow  them  carefully  throughout 

your project.

1.    The fireplace system consists of the following:

a.

   Fireplace

b.

   Firebrick

c.   

Chimney Termination Cap

d.  

Chimney System

e.

   Hearth Extension

f.

    Outside Air

2.    Required Components Include:

a.   

Chimney Air Kit

3.    Optional Components Include:

a.   

Fire Screen

b.    Lintel Bar

c.    Heat Zone Kit

NOTE: 

Illustrations  used  throughout  these  instructions 

reflect “typical installations” and are for design purposes 

only.  Actual installation may vary slightly due to individual 

design preferences. However, minimum clearances must 

be maintained at all times.
The  illustrations  and  diagrams  used  throughout  these 

installation instructions are not drawn to scale.

Figure 3A - Typical Fireplace System

B. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE 

SYSTEM

Fireplace

Chimney Air Kit

Chimney System

Chimney 

Termination Cap

Outside 

Air Kit

Hearth Extension

Firebrick

A.  LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS

This  fireplace  system  has  been  tested  and  listed  in 

accordance  with  UL127  and  ULC-S610-M87  standards, 

and  has  been  listed  by  OMNI Test  Laboratories,  Inc.,  for 

installation and operation in the United States and Canada 

as described in this manual.  The Constitution Fireplace is 

approved for mobile home installations when not installed in 

a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet 

is provided.  The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, 

ceiling, and walls must be maintained.  The fireplace must be 

properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home.  Outside 

Air must be installed in a mobile home installation. 
This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with the 

SL-300  Series  chimney  and  fireplace  components  listed 

on page 7. 
Check with your local building code agency before you begin 

your  installation  to  ensure  compliance  with  local  codes, 

including the need for permits and follow-up inspections.  Be 

sure local building codes do not supersede UL specifications 

and  always  obtain  a  building  permit  so  that  insurance 

protection benefits cannot be unexpectedly cancelled.

If  you  need  assistance  during  installation,  please  contact 

your local dealer.  For the number of your nearest Heatilator 

dealer, please call 1-800-843-2848.
Heatilator®  is  a  registered  trademark  of  Hearth  &  Home 

Technologies, Division of HON INDUSTRIES.

Summary of Contents for CONSTITUTION

Page 1: ...ead entire manual before you install and use your fireplace O T L Tested and Listed by Beaverton Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc C Hearth Home Technologies 1915 W Saunders Street Mount Pleasant...

Page 2: ...hock Also make sure the replace is completely cooled before servicing Installation and Draft Considerations 4 A Listings and Code Approvals 3 B Description of the Fireplace System 3 C Fireplace Dimesi...

Page 3: ...ey System Chimney Termination Cap Outside Air Kit Hearth Extension Firebrick A LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL127 and ULC S610 M87 st...

Page 4: ...ation Location NOT Recommended Cathedral Ceiling Construction 2nd Floor Balcony 1st Floor Multi level Roofs OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION NOTE The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of...

Page 5: ...tructed of non combustible materials such as cement block or equivalent material Decorative combustible flooring on the raised hearth must be 20 508mm in front of and 8 203mm to either side of the fue...

Page 6: ...n 36 long SL348 Chimney Section 48 long SL3 Chimney Stabilizer SL315 Chimney Offset Return 15 SL330 Chimney Offset Return 30 FS338 Firestop Straight FS339 Firestop 15 FS340 Firestop 30 AS8 Straight At...

Page 7: ...irestop Spacer 24 A 8 101 2 Inside Diameter 8 Outside Diameter 101 2 20 3 4 Inside Diameter 8 Outside Diameter 101 2 A B 14 1 2 10 1 2 2 10 1 2 JB877 Joint Band 12 24 5 8 27 3 8 12 31 24 5 8 SL306 6 4...

Page 8: ...re Termination Cap CT35 Chase Top CAK4A Chimney Air Kit 15 3 4 TR342 TERMINATION CAP TOP OF UPPERMOST CHIMNEY SECTION 14 1 2 MAX DISTANCE CHASE TOP 23 14 3 4 17 3 4 8 Flue 10 1 2 Outer 16 1 2 13 1 4 2...

Page 9: ...to you when choosing a location for your fireplace This fireplace may be used as a room divider installed along a wall across a corner or used in an exterior chase See Figure 9A Locating the fireplace...

Page 10: ...exibility in construction The following figures are the minimum distances from the base of the fireplace 2 Framing the Fireplace 1 Min overall straight height 13 ft 2 Min height with offset return 14...

Page 11: ...ticular chimney parts 5 Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor ceiling a firestop spacer must be installed 6 The effective height of the fireplace assembly is measured from the base of fireplace to t...

Page 12: ...it passes through the roof See Figure 12A b These chimney heights are necessary in the interest of safety but do not ensure smoke free operation Trees buildings adjoining roof lines adverse wind condi...

Page 13: ...pproximately 23 x 4 These strips are used to provide added protection where the fireplace and the hearth extension meet Slide each metal strip 2 under the front edge of the fireplace The individual pi...

Page 14: ...e dimension lumber used in the ceiling joists Install the firestop spacer These firestop spacers are designed to provide the minimum 2 air space required around the chimney In all situations the fires...

Page 15: ...L 300 MH842 Celing Roof Thimble 1 Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney Lay out cut and frame a 14 1 2 square opening measured on the hori...

Page 16: ...nt gravity from pulling the chimney sections apart the returns and the chimney stabilizers have straps for securing these parts to joists or rafters See Figure 16B 11 Marking the Exit Point of the Roo...

Page 17: ...rks The construction of and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17A and 17B A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material an...

Page 18: ...ustible and must not be used The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R value thermal resistance or k factor thermal conductivity PROCEDURE 1 Convert specificat...

Page 19: ...this metal template is HHT Template 21 Mantel A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 60 from base of the fireplace The combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 Combustible trim...

Page 20: ...rovided with it Storm Collar Chase Flashing 6 min 2 min 2 min Storm Collar Chase Flashing 2 min 14 1 2 max Top of uppermost chimney section 2 Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials main tain...

Page 21: ...laced through cracks around windows under doors etc Most newly constructed houses or existing homes fitted with tightly sealed doors and windows are relatively air tight The Constitution Fireplace com...

Page 22: ...ry important to reload your fireplace while enough lively hot coals remain in order to provide the amount of heat needed to dry and rekindle the next load of wood It is best to open the air control fo...

Page 23: ...installation and installed in a standard wall mount with junction box on the wall 6 Burning Guidelines The Heat Zone accessory kit conveys warm air from the fireplace through air duct s to remote loca...

Page 24: ...vapor rise from the fireplace surface this is normal We recommend that you open a window until the odor dissipates and paint is cured NOTE Fireplace should be run full open for a minimum of 15 minute...

Page 25: ...species of wood you burn the single most important factor that affects the way your fireplace operates is the amount of moisture in the wood The majority of the problems fireplace owners experience a...

Page 26: ...em These three factors work together as a system to create the flue draft Increasing or decreasing any one of them will affect the other two and thus change the amount of draft in the entire system If...

Page 27: ...closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled 1 Creosote and Soot a Formation and need for removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with ex...

Page 28: ...le attachment knob hang over the edge of the table top so door lays flat on a soft surface 5 Remove the screws from each glass tab 5 on each door using a 2 Phillips Head screwdriver HINT Soak screws i...

Page 29: ...you have the proper brick in the correct location Measue the brick size for accuracy After the coals are completely cooled remove all old brick and ash from unit and vacuum out firebox 1 Remove new br...

Page 30: ...replace After Fireplace Installation 1 Remove the firebrick from the bottom of the fireplace 2 Remove the 2 screws from the access panel in the firebox floor 3 Pry up the access panel using the screwd...

Page 31: ...r channel and out of hole at the other end It is necessary to remove the first tube in order to remove the baffle 5 Slide fiber board baffle forward to front of fireplace and straight out through door...

Page 32: ...A Certified Fireplace 480 1091 32 4 03 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date 02 17 03 Ending Manufacturing Date __________ Part number list on following page Door Assembly EXPLODED VIEW 1 0 27 1...

Page 33: ...d SRV480 0510 3 Brick Set BRICK 480 4 Ceramic Blanket 1 cut to fit see drawing on page 32 832 3400 5 Door Handle Assembly includes 2 door handles HANDLES 480 securing bracket lock nut latch cam key an...

Page 34: ...ace Enclosure 16 17 Locations 9 Firestop Spacer 7 Installation 14 Firewood 25 26 Floor Protection 5 Flue 26 Framing 9 10 Fuel 2 25 26 G General Information 21 Glass Cleaning 28 Glass Replacement 28 Go...

Page 35: ...ents regular maintenance cleaning and temporary repairs do not qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded compone...

Page 36: ...4 03 36 480 1091 PLEASE RETURN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOME OWNER WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE ATTENTION INSTALLER...

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