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07/03

17789 Rev H

31

NA SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INDEX

A

Air Clearance  17, 19

Air Kit  18

Air Kit Handle Location  18

Ashes, Disposal of  29

Attic Insulation Shield  17

B

Building Codes  4, 14, 18, 21

C

Chase  22

Chase Top  9, 23

Chimney

Assembling Sections Through the

Roof  18

Checking the Assembly  17

Cleaning  29

Creosote  29

Exit Point Through the Roof  18

Height Requirements  14

Requirements  12

Securing the System  17

Chimney Air Kit  9, 18

Chimney Bracket  8

Chimney Requirements  12

Chimney Sections

Assembling  16

Number Required  14

Chimney Stabilizer  8

Cleaning

Disposal of Ashes  29

Codes

Building  4, 14, 18, 21

Gas  19, 25

Combustible

Material  20

Combustible Material  21

Components  5

Construction  20, 23

Creosote  29

D

Damper  25

Description of the Fireplace System  4

Dimensions  6

Disposal of Ashes  29

Draft  27

E

Exhaust Products  10

F

Fan Kit  5, 18

Finishing  21

Fireplace

Enclosure  19

Locations  10

Firescreen  26

Firestop Spacer  8

Installation  16

Firewood  25, 26

Flue  25

Framing  11

Fuel  25, 26

G

Gas Codes  19, 25

Gas Knockout Location  6

Gas Log/Lighter Provisions  19

General Information  25

Glass Doors  5, 21, 26

Grate  26

H

Hearth Extension  20

Positioning  21

I

Installation

Fireplace  15

Insulation Shield  8, 17

J

Joint Band  8

L

Leveling the Fireplace  15

Locations  10

M

Maintenance  29

Mantel  11, 12, 21

Material, Sealant  21

Metal Hearth Strips  15

Moisture Content of Wood  25, 26

N

Negative Air Pressure  27

Noncombustible Material  21

Noncombustible Sealant Material  21

O

Offsets/Returns  8, 13

Outside Air  25

Outside Air Kit  18

Overhead Obstructions  13

P

Positioning  15

Pre-Installation Preparation  10

R

Roof Flashing  8, 18

S

Safety  15

Seasoning the Wood  27

Shroud  9

Sidewalls/Surrounds  12

Smoke  10

Soot  29

Space Requirements  10

Standard for Decorative Gas Appli-

ances  19, 25

Starting a Fire  27

T

Ten Foot Rule  14

Termination Cap  9, 23

Typical Fireplace System  4

U

UL 127 Standards  4

Uniform Building Code for Roof

Framing Details  18

Unvented Gas Log Heater  19, 25

V

Ventilation  27

W

Wood

Moisture of  25, 26

Seasoning of  27

Wood Fuel  25, 26

Summary of Contents for NA36

Page 1: ...42 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information co...

Page 2: ...r related problems that may result from the lack of adequate combustion air It is the responsibility of the builder contractor to ensure that adequate combustion air has been provided for the fireplac...

Page 3: ...f the home If you desire to put a fireplace in your basement we recommend that you consider a direct vent gas fireplace Basements always have a significant negative air pressure that causes the firepl...

Page 4: ...illustrations and diagrams used throughout these installation instructions are not drawn to scale Figure 1 Typical Fireplace System B DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM A LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS...

Page 5: ...i b a C d e h c r A 6 3 0 1 P D 2 4 0 1 P D h s i n i F k c a l B s r o o D s s a l G n o i t p e c r e P B 6 3 0 1 P D B 2 4 0 1 P D h s i n i F s s a r B d e h s i l o P s r o o D s s a l G n o i t...

Page 6: ...6 17789 Rev H 07 03 NA SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Dimensions OUTSIDE AIR KIT AK14 NAAK14...

Page 7: ...5 1 3 L S 5 1 n r u t e R t e s f f O y e n m i h C 0 3 3 L S A N 0 3 3 L S 0 3 n r u t e R t e s f f O y e n m i h C 8 3 3 S F A N 8 3 3 S F t h g i a r t S p o t s e r i F 9 3 3 S F 5 1 p o t s e r...

Page 8: ...ARF370 Roof Flashing Flat to 6 12 Pitch RF371 Roof Flashing 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch CB876 Chimney Bracket AS8 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Sections Firestop Spacer JB877 Joint Band g o l a t a...

Page 9: ...TION INSTRUCTIONS LDS33 3 x 3 LDS46 4 x 6 Decorative Shroud TR344 NATR344 Round Termination Cap TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap CT35 Chase Top CAK4A Chimney Air Ki...

Page 10: ...n a basement near frequently opened doors central heat outlets or returns or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the performance and cause intermittent smoke spillage from the fron...

Page 11: ...opening with the width shown in the Table below x 40 tall The finished cavity depth must be no less than 23 Figure 5 shows a typical framing using 2 x 4 lumber of the fireplace assuming combustible m...

Page 12: ...fireplace location the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction The followi...

Page 13: ...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 top of starter collar See...

Page 14: ...e what components must be selected to complete the fireplace installation d Determine the number of firestop spacers stabi lizers roof flashing etc required to complete the fireplace installation 2 Ch...

Page 15: ...he instructions for framing on pages 10 12 Slide the fireplace into position Be sure to provide the minimum air clearance at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly 2 Placing the Protective Metal...

Page 16: ...ion meets the stop bead on the lower section The inner flue is placed to the inside of the flue section below it The outer casing is placed outside the outer casing of the chimney section below it See...

Page 17: ...n insulation shield should be installed when there is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built chimney system The insulation shield is installed by positioning it over th...

Page 18: ...r See page 22 for building a chase 14 Installing the Chimney Air Kit Required in Canada When installing the chimney air kit follow the instructions provided with this accessory 13 Installing the Outsi...

Page 19: ...replace to allow for connection of a certified gas log lighter or a decorative gas appliance with a maximum input of 100 000 BTU hour incorporating an automatic gas shut off device and complying with...

Page 20: ...fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks The construction of and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17 and 18 A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with an...

Page 21: ...terials are those consisting entirely of steel iron brick tile concrete slate glass or plasters or any combination thereof c Noncombustible Sealant Material Sealants which will not ignite and burn Gen...

Page 22: ...8 level above the fireplace assembly This reduces heat loss through the chase 4 In cold climates the walls of the chase should be insulated to the level of the false ceiling as shown in Figure 21 Thi...

Page 23: ...Cap a Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure When using a TR344 NATR344 round termination cap the uppermost top section of pipe must extend 6 above the top of the chase collar to...

Page 24: ...ey system and enclosure To protect against the effects of corrosion on those parts exposed to the weather we recommend that the chase top and termination cap be painted with a rust Figure 24 Installin...

Page 25: ...ces for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 60 When operating your fireplace the flue damper must be in the open position This fireplace was not tested and listed for use with an unvented gas l...

Page 26: ...e a greater density than soft woods A piece of hardwood will contain about 60 more BTU s than an equal size piece of soft wood Firewood is commonly sold by the cord 128 cu ft A cord of seasoned oak ha...

Page 27: ...od to allow air to circulate freely around and through the woodpile b Elevate the woodpile off the ground to allow air circulation underneath c The smaller the pieces the faster the drying process Any...

Page 28: ...imney is clean and free of creosote buildup Make sure overhanging trees and branches are cut back within ten feet of the top of the chimney Ensure the chimney cap is clean and free of any buildup of s...

Page 29: ...d If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 3 Chimney Cleaning If you do detect a buildup of creosote contact a qualified chimney sweep or clean it yourself...

Page 30: ...30 17789 Rev H 07 03 NA SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER S NOTES...

Page 31: ...estop Spacer 8 Installation 16 Firewood 25 26 Flue 25 Framing 11 Fuel 25 26 G Gas Codes 19 25 Gas Knockout Location 6 Gas Log Lighter Provisions 19 General Information 25 Glass Doors 5 21 26 Grate 26...

Page 32: ...haust fans or forced air furnaces or other causes 5 use of fuels other than those specified in the Operating Instructions 6 installation or use of components not supplied with the Fireplace or any oth...

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