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SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING
YOUR FIREPLACE
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Use only IHP glass doors, specifically de-
signed for the Villa Vista™ fireplace.
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When cleaning the fireplace, the Ashes should
be placed in a steel container with a tight
fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately.
Other waste shall not be placed in this con-
tainer. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
CAUTION: KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MA-
TERIALS AT LEAST 48 INCHES AWAY
FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE
OPENING.
CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD
ONLY. OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS
WOOD PRESERVATIVES, METAL FOILS,
COAL, PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR OR
OIL MAY DAMAGE THE CATALYST.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE WITH-
OUT THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR IN
PLACE.
CAUTION: NEVER BURN WITH THE
BY-PASS OPENED ExCEPT FOR FIRE
START-UP AND WHEN RELOADING THE
STOVE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ......................................Page 2
The Fireplace .....................................Page 3
Introduction ......................................Page 3
Parts Required .................................Page 3
Additional Equipment (Optional) .......Page 3
Operating The Fireplace ....................Page 4
Fuel ...................................................Page 4
Catalytic Combustor ..........................Page 4
Combustion Control .........................Page 4
Starting And Maintaining A Fire ........Page 5
Refuelling For Best Performance ......Page 5
Smoking – Causes And
Troubleshooting ..............................Page 6
Important Notes ................................Page 6
Maintaining Your
Fireplace .........................................Page 6
Creosote ............................................Page 6
Chimney Maintenance .......................Page 6
Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page 6
Catalytic Combustor ..........................Page 6
Door Frame Care ...............................Page 7
Refractory Replacement ....................Page 7
Door Installation ...............................Page 8
Door Adjustment ...............................Page 8
Glass Care - Replacement .................Page 8
Glass Care - Cleaning ........................Page 8
Gasket Replacement ........................Page 8
FIREPlACE INSTAllATION ..............Page 8
locating The Fireplace ......................Page 8
Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page 9
Hearth Extension Requirements .......Page 9
Fireplace / Framing Dimensions ........Page 10
Insulated Chase Construction ...........Page 11
Nailing Flanges ..................................Page 11
Facing / Mantel .................................Page 12
HOT AIR DUCTING INSTAllATION ..Page 13
Gravity Kit .........................................Page 13
Outside Air Kit ..................................Page 15
Chimney System ...............................Page 16
Acbi Chimney
Installation Instructions ..................Page 17
Offset Chimney Installation ...............Page 18
Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............Page 19
Chimney Support Installation ............Page 20
Chimney Chase And
Multiple Terminations......................Page 20
Masonry Applications .......................Page 21
Installation Accessories ....................Page 22
Replacement Parts ............................Page 23
Specifications ....................................Page 23
Clearance To Combustible ................Page 23
Chimney Components lists ..............Page 24
Product Reference Information .........Page 26
THE FIREPLACE
INTRODUCTION
The Villa Vista fireplace is an energy efficient,
heat circulating, close combustion fireplace
using the catalytic technology. You will receive
a lifetime of comfort and enjoyment from your
fireplace provided it is maintained and oper-
ated properly.
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Please read these instructions and retain
this manual for future reference.
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Before beginning the fireplace installation,
consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building
codes. Install the fireplace only as described
in these instructions and using only IHP
components.
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This fireplace has been tested for CAN/UlC
S610-M87 and ANSI/Ul 127 under report
number 192-5237. It has also been tested
for EPA 40 C.F.R Part 60, section 60.532(b).
Certificate number 518.
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The Villa Vista Fireplace is not intended for
use with a gas log set. Failure to follow
these instructions will void the certification
and the warranty of the fireplace and may
result in an unsafe installation.
Parts Required
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Fireplace model Villa Vista
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Door set (Black, Gold, Nickel)
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louver set (Del Sol, Diamante, luna, Fiori,
Strada)
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7" diameter chimney
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model Secure
Temp
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ASHT+, Secure Temp S-2100+ or
ACBI manufactured by Security Chimneys
International™ only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Radiation shield, Attic radiation shield
- Roof flashing
- Rain cap
- Support
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Outside air kit (included)
Additional Equipment (optional)
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Forced Air Kit
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Gravity venting system
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Panel for clean face option
(only with gravity venting system)
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Fireplace Blower Kit, UZY5
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Rigid Firescreen
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ACBI Chimney Outside Air Kit
(required
with ACBI chimney installation)
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Not tested under EPA certification. If in-
stalled, this appliance no longer qualifies
for EPA certification.
CONGRATULATIONS!
When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals
whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency
and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve the maximum
benefit and enjoyment available from your new fireplace.
Thank you for selecting a IHP fireplace as the answer to your home supplemental heat-
ing needs.
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Available from Security Chimneys™
