Intertherm DESIGNER 36 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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WH Report No. 764-12354

36" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N  800,018M  REV.  D  04/2002

DM36HCI

MODELS

DESIGNER 36

FIREPLACES

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-
stand these instructions before beginning your installation.

Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.

IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS:
INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION,
USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for DESIGNER 36

Page 1: ...g your installation Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system including but not limited to the fireplace chi...

Page 2: ...a result of handling or transporta tion These items should be inspected by your distributor or qualified factory representative to ensure safe condition When in doubt con sult your distributor 16 For...

Page 3: ...lace systems are designed for in stallation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Standard for chimneys fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances NFPA 211 andinaccordancewithcodessuchasth...

Page 4: ...MBLE WARNING DONOTOBSTRUCTTHECOL LAR OPENINGS AROUND THE BASE OF THE CHIMNEY AT THE TOP OF THE FIRE PLACE NEVER USE BLOWN INSULA TIONTOFILLTHECHIMNEYENCLOSURE LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Carefully select th...

Page 5: ...tal safety strips beneath the fireplace as illustrated Figures5 6 and 7 The safety strips should overlap for continual coverage of the floor Note Safety strips are not required when fire place rests o...

Page 6: ...wall must always be measured from a finished surface If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall then the 21 552 mm must be measured from the drywall surface It is important...

Page 7: ...1 2 dry wall at the fireplace face Ifsheathingthechaseorfinish ing with other thickness materials calculations will need to be made Perpendicular to roof ridge A B Ceiling Framing C D Roof Framing FR...

Page 8: ...h floor brackets used to secure the fireplace to the floor to prevent shifting in transit Screw 8d Nail Or Equivalent Fastener Ensurethethimblepenetratestheroofopening The thimble must extend complete...

Page 9: ...flue pipe and locking outer stabilizer section into place over the outer chimney pipe Position for proper clearance through framed opening and nail straps securely under tension in shear into place on...

Page 10: ...gs adjoining roof lines adverse wind conditions etc may require a taller chimney should the fireplace not draft properly Figure 31 Less Than 10 3 Min 2 Min 10 3 Min Locking Band Mastic Or Roof Caulkin...

Page 11: ...be used between but do not exceed 20 in total length between elbows If sections of pipe exceed 10 between elbows a chimney stabilizer must be used at the midpoint see Figure 33 The stabilizer support...

Page 12: ...mber Of FTF8 Height Of Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Inches Feet Inches 12 18 36 48 MM M Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Inches Feet Inches 12...

Page 13: ...0 0 718 1467 29 59 1 0 0 1 1 0 743 1505 31 63 1 0 2 0 1 0 794 1600 32 64 1 0 1 0 0 1 819 1638 34 68 1 0 1 1 1 0 870 1734 35 69 1 0 0 1 0 1 895 1772 37 73 1 0 0 2 1 0 946 1861 38 75 1 0 0 0 2 0 972 190...

Page 14: ...ow FTF8 30 Offset Elbow B A Part of Offset Return Package Model FTF8 ES30 INSTALLING OFFSETS First review the Offset Elevation Chart and Figure 37 for reference Step 1 Determine the offset distance wh...

Page 15: ...valve key for safety Always plumb gas line installation per local codes Check all connections with soap suds leaks will bubble Never test any gas line connection with a match or open flame CAUTION WHE...

Page 16: ...12 of the fireplace opening see Figure 46 Use a 24 W x 30 H wall shield constructed of millboard or a durable noncombustible material having an equal or greater insulating value than K 54BTU IN FT2 HR...

Page 17: ...th exten sion to a level of 5 or more above the floor surface What combination of noncombustible materials can be used to accomplish this If common brick is used so that the 3 dimension is the height...

Page 18: ...facing and wall surrounds to prevent air intrusion Use non combustible caulking material only to seal the black metal facing to the surround material on the finished wall Combustible materials may pro...

Page 19: ...Storm Collar 63L59 FSC Locking Band 63L60 FLB Stabilizer 63L25 FTF8 S4 Round Termination 63L42 FTF8 CTD Adjustable Firestop Thimble HO326 FM8 AT2 Thimble Extension 2 19M52 F8 TE26 2 INSTALLATION COMP...

Page 20: ...V D 04 2002 LHP 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue c...

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