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Safety
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DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the
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Table of Contents
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1 Listing and Code Approvals
6
A. Appliance
Certi
fi
cation
6
B. Non-Combustible
Materials
6
C. Combustible
Materials
6
User Guide
2 Operating
Instructions
7
A. Your
Fireplace
7
B. Seasoned
Wood
8
C. Starting a Fire
8
D. Grate
8
E. Firescreen
8
F. Flue
Damper
8
G. Refractory
8
H. Glass
Doors
9
I. Outside
Air
(optional)
9
J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters
9
K. Optional Components
9
L. Clear
Space
9
M. Wood Fuel
10
3 Maintainance and Service
11
A. Disposal
of
Ashes
11
B. Chimney
Inspection/Cleaning
11
C. Check Firebox Refractory
12
D. Inspect
Grate
12
E. Glass
Cleaning
12
4 Troubleshooting
Guide
13
Installer Guide
5 Getting
Started
14
A. Typical Fireplace System
14
B. Design and Installation Considerations
15
C. Draft
15
D. Negative
Pressure
15
E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
16
F. Tools and Supplies Needed
17
G. Fireplace System Requirements
17
H. Inspect Fireplace and Components
17
6 Framing & Clearances
18
A. Select Fireplace Location
18
B. Clearances
19
C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
20
D. Frame the Fireplace
20
7 Installation of Fireplace
21
A. Things to Consider
21
B. Unpack the Refractory & Fireplace
21
C. Position the Fireplace
22
D. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips
22
E. Level
Fireplace
22
F. Install
Refractory
23
G. Install Outside
Air Kits
24
8 Chimney
Assembly
26
A. Chimney
Requirements
27
B. Using
Offsets/Returns
28
C. Assemble Chimney Sections
29
D. Install Chimney Air Kit
29
E. Install Ceiling Firestops
30
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
31
G. Cut out Hole in Roof
32
H. Complete
Installation
32
I. Install
Flashing
32
J. Chimney
Termination
Requirements
33
9 Chase
Installations
34
A. Construct the Chase
34
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney
35
C. Install
Chase
Top
35
D. Install
Termination
Cap
35
10 Shrouds
37
A. Radiation
Shield
37
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
37
11 Finishing
39
A. Non-Combustible
Materials
39
B. Combustible
Materials
39
C. Hearth
Extension
39
D. Finishing
Material
42
E. Combustible
Mantel
43
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds
44
12 Accessories
45
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
45
B. Wood Burning Inserts
45
13 Reference Materials
46
A. Fireplace
Dimensions
46
B. Optional
Components
47
B. Chimney
Components
48
D. Service
Parts
51
E. Contact
Information
52
Heatilator • I100 • 35144 • Rev AA • 11/08