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Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • 4070-300 Rev C • 4/11

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:

Outdoor Woodburning

Castlewood 42

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

• Important operating

a n d m a i n t e n a n c e

instructions included.

• Leave this manual with

party responsible for

use and operation.

• Read, understand

and follow these

instructions for safe

i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d

operation.

DIS

Installation and service of this fi replace should

be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth

& Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed

or factory-trained professionals, or technicians

supervised by an NFI certified

professional.

Fire Risk

• For use with solid wood fuel or decorative

gas appliance only.

• Do not install unvented gas logs.

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a

fi re may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• Do not overfi re. Overfi ring will void your

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to

combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to

comply may cause house fi re.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during

operation and cool down.

WARNING

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

fl ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles

away.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• Do not touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

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Summary of Contents for Castlewood 42

Page 1: ...ance only Do not install unvented gas logs WARNING If the information in these instruc tions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles...

Page 2: ...n The model information regarding your specific fireplace can be found on the rating plate located on the smoke shield of the fireplace Congratulations Grate Fireplace Model Serial Number FIREPLACE NO MODEL NO MODEL NO MFG DATE WARNING RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC LISTED FIREPLACE PARTS SEE ...

Page 3: ...tion Cap 17 7 Installation of Molded Brick Panel A Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel 19 B Install Back Molded Brick Panel 19 C Install Side Molded Brick Panel 19 D Install Screens 20 E Mortar Optional 20 8 Accessories A Gas Log Lighter Provisions 21 9 Finishing A Non combustible Materials 22 B Combustible Materials 22 C Hearth Extension 22 D Raised Hearth Extension Framing 23 E Non combustible Sea...

Page 4: ...service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this fireplace For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer WARNING Fire Risk Do not install or operate damaged fireplace Do not modify fireplace Installation other than as instructed by Hearth Home Technologies Inc is strictly pro...

Page 5: ...level When installed on surfaces where water may collect or cause damage Hearth Home Technologies recommends that a drainage pan be placed under the unit This can be constructed of metal adhesive polymer membrane such as ice and water shield or other suitable materials A means of drainage out of the pan such as tubes or weep holes should be provided A slope of 1 8 in to 1 4 in per foot towards the...

Page 6: ...re Two inlet hoods are provided and must be installled The complete structure must be noncombustible if the hoods are not installed I Molded Brick Panel The molded brick panels are shipped separately but required to contain heat and provide an attractive interior They will deteriorate over time and will need occa sional replacement Small hairline cracks and discol oration are normal and do not aff...

Page 7: ...te Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation appearance may vary due to individual design preference Hearth Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products Freestanding Installations see Figure 3 2 When installing this fireplace as a freestanding fireplace on your porch patio ...

Page 8: ... Enclosed Fireplace 10 ft Min Figure 3 2 Freestanding Fireplace Locations 95 1 2 2424 54 1372 1 2 13 1 1 2 38 67 1 2 1714 53 1346 1 2 13 1 1 2 38 CORNER INSTALL DIMENSIONS 53 1344 54 1369 28 1 2 724 29 737 1 1 2 38 1 2 13 1 2 13 1 1 2 38 Note If this surface is inside the building s warm air enevelope then this surface must be an exterior wall system ...

Page 9: ...r finishing material used on the front of or in front of the appliance closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials i e steel studs concrete board etc Failure to comply may cause fire WARNING Figure 3 3 Clearance to Combustible 0 in to level of standoffs 0 inches 1 1 2 to side and back unit angled isometric 1 2 in to framing ...

Page 10: ...tructed as shown in Figure 3 4 D Frame the Fireplace Figure 3 4 shows typical framing using combustible materials 2x4 lumber shown Cooling air hoods required If total struc ture is non combustible cooling air hoods are not necessary Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 3 5 18 1 2 in 470 mm 19 3 4 in 500 mm 4 in 102 mm 5 0 a n g l e 39 angle 24 in 61...

Page 11: ...stible structure See Figure 3 2 Chimney must extend 2 ft 6 m above any portion of the roof within 10 ft 3048 mm of the chimney Refer to Figure 6 2 ft m Minimum heightwith offset return 16 4 88 Maximum height 90 27 43 Maximum chimney length between an offset and return 20 6 1 Maximum distance between chimney stabilizers 35 10 67 Double offset return minimum height 24 7 32 Maximum unsupported chimne...

Page 12: ...form Floor 2 in 51 mm 1 in 25 mm min overlap 2 in 51 mm Top piece must overlap bottom piece Figure 4 2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform Note When elevating the fireplace above the hearth extension the front of the elevated platform must be protected with a protective metal hearth strip Important To ensure proper fit of the glass doors check the fireplace opening for square Measure diagona...

Page 13: ...e or other debris Blockages could cause the unit to overheat Recommended bottom of a 7 3 4 X 7 3 4 or 7 3 4 diameter hole 12 above bottom of unit Do Not place cooling air hood close to exhaust vent The outside air hood can be painted to match accent the color of the structure Caution Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation Do not draw outside air from wall floor or ceiling cavity or enclosed spaces such as a...

Page 14: ...ireplace to a chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or system CAUTION Fire Risk Must maintain 2 in 51 mm air clearance to insulation and other combustible materials Warning DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS WARNING Note A maximum of two pairs of offsets and returns may be used 5 Chimney Assembly ft m Minimum heightwith...

Page 15: ...outer casing outside the outer casing of the chimney section below it Refer to Figure 5 1 Notice Chimney sections cannot be disassembled once locked together Plan ahead Lock chimney sections and or offsets returns together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section Pull on the top section to make sure it is fully engaged and will not separate You may use 6 o...

Page 16: ...parts results in an overlap of chimney joints of 1 1 4 in 32 mm Effective length is built into this table Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle See Figure 5 1 Use dimension A to determine chimney section required to achieve the needed shift After determining the offset dimension refer to Table 5 2 and find the A dimension closest to but not les...

Page 17: ...RNING Slope Downward Turn down Drip Edge 2 in 51 mm Collar on Chase Top 018 26 ga min Galvanized Chase Top C Install the Termination Cap Note To protect against the effect of corrosion on those parts exposed to the weather the termination cap can be painted with a rust resistant paint Fire Risk The minimum overlap of cap to pipe MUST be met or chimney may separate from cap Separation allows sparks...

Page 18: ... front back to lift the top off Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks The last section of pipe must stop between 2 in 51 mm above top of chase and 7 in 178 mm below top of chase 2 in 51 mm 7 in 178 mm Figure 6 3 Installing a TCT1175 Square Termination Cap ...

Page 19: ...ides and back to be installed with minimal gaps The hearth slopes towards the front of the unit approximately 1 4 B Install Back Molded Brick Panel Refer to Figure 7 4 Set the grate retainer in place in the notch in the hearth Install the back panel Center from side to side Install rear refractory retainer Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 C Install Side Molded Brick Panel Remove screen rods Remove...

Page 20: ...e and can be installed Follow the directions on the container for mix ing The mortar can be applied with a mortar bag or trowled on Applying with mortar bag may be easiest and less messy Clean sparingly as paint will rub off and may need to be touched up Touch up paint is available as an accessory VERY IMPORTANT Allow the mortar 72 hours to cure before operating the fireplace D Install Screens Lay...

Page 21: ... be locked fully open Knockouts are provided on both sides of the fireplace and in refractories for 1 2 in 13 mm iron pipe We recommend you seal refractory around pipe with fireplace mortar or high temperature noncombustible sealant Repack insulation from the knockout around the pipe Maintain 1 1 2 in 38 mm air space around the pipe for 4 in 102 mm beyond the fireplace See Figure 8 1 Asphyxiation ...

Page 22: ... Insulation Alternatives Total minimum R Value must equal 2 32 Material k per inch thick R per inch thick Minimum thickness required Hearth Home HX3 HX4 Micore 300 0 49 2 06 1 in 25 4 mm USG Micore 160 0 39 2 54 1 in 25 4 mm USG Durock Cement Board 1 92 0 52 4 in 101 6 mm Cement Mortar 5 0 0 20 10 in 254 mm Common Brick 5 0 0 20 10 in 254 mm Ceramic Tile 12 50 0 08 25 3 4 in 654 mm Armstrong Priva...

Page 23: ...aterial Non combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1 in Micore or equivalent insulation 1 2 in Durock Bottom of fireplace opening Note The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3 3 4 in 95 3mm above the bottom of the fireplace Finished hearth must NOT extend above this level Platform must be built to raise the bottom of the fireplace opening to the level of the desired hearth h...

Page 24: ... facing ma terials over the framing a bead of 300 F minimum non combustible sealant or motar must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and hearth Non combustible Sealant Figure 12 6 Place Non combustible Sealant Flush Hearth Extension Framing Fireplace must be recessed 3 3 4 in 95 3 mm below the finished floor ...

Page 25: ...rge gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket Only non combustible materials may be used to cover the metal fireplace front These surfaces must be covered with non combustible material Non combustible sealant Figure 9 1 Non combustible Facing Note We recommend mortar be applied after facing materials are installed Refer to Sec tion 7 E Metal strips are placed 2 in 51 mm under the front of th...

Page 26: ... or sides Combustible materials projecting more than 1 1 2 in 38 mm shall not be placed within 12 in 305 mm from the top of the fireplace opening Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of the fireplace Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7 3 3 3 of ANSI NFPA211 7 ft 2134 mm minimum base of fireplace to ceiling Combustible Wall 2 x 4 stud wall Standoffs Measured from top of f...

Page 27: ...liance if minor repairs are required to maintain the system in top operating condition HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation and cool down WARNING CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as appliance Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other comb...

Page 28: ...e glass doors are closed Fire Risk Close firescreen when burning fireplace Do not use firescreen or glass doors to hold burning material in fireplace Firescreen controls sparks Glass may break or burning material may roll out WARNING E Glass Doors Most efficient fireplace operation using glass doors is with the doors open When the doors are open the screen must be closed Only Hearth Home Technolog...

Page 29: ...e doing if you burn unseasoned wood Seasoning Seasoned firewood is nothing more than wood that is cut to size split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20 The time it takes to season wood varies from around nine months for soft woods to as long as eighteen months for hardwoods The key to seasoning wood is to be sure it has been split exposing the wet interior and increasing the surface a...

Page 30: ...is done by holding a rolled up piece of burning newspaper under the flue damper for a few moments This will help reduce smoke spillage during start up Note The first three or four fires should be of moderate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the fireplace and the refractory and paint to cure You may notice an industrial odor the first few fires This is considered normal Odors an...

Page 31: ...ning to start upward movement Does the kindling wood not ignite Condition amount arrangement of kindling and fuel Use more drier well spaced kindling and fuel Does the kindling ignite but the fuel doesn t Amount of kindling Use more kindling use smaller dry wood Condition of fuel Does the fuel ignite but not burn well Condition of fuel Use well seasoned wood and sufficient amount turn exhaust fans...

Page 32: ...ontinu ous and mechanically tight The chimney should be inspected once every two months during the heating season If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Refer to Figure 12 1 to remove reinstall termination caps C Firebox Refractory Check firebox refractory for excessive cracks or gaps If cracks exceed 1 4 in 6 mm in width the refractory should be repl...

Page 33: ...mpartment 1 Remove any foreign objects 2 Verify unobstructed air circulation Firebox 1 Inspect condition of refractory Replace if crumbly deteriorated or if cracks exceed 1 4 in 6 mm Chimney 1 Inspect for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests leaves etc 2 Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants etc 3 Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent constructio...

Page 34: ...Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth Home Technologies Inc 4070 300 Rev C 4 11 34 13 Reference Materials A Fireplace Dimensions ...

Page 35: ...Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth Home Technologies Inc 4070 300 Rev C 4 11 35 B Optional Components ODGF42 BZ Glass Doors optional See your Hearth Home dealer for a complete list of optional components ...

Page 36: ...L436 Chimney Section 36 in 914 mm long SL1148 SL448 Chimney Section 48 in 1219 mm long SL11 SL4 Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 SL430 Chimney Offset Return 30 deg FS538 FS538 Ceiling Firestop Straight FS540 FS540 Ceiling Firestop 30 deg AS10 AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 24 in 610 mm JB577 JB577 Chimney Joint Band CB576 CB576 Chimney Bracket RF570 RF570 Roof Flashing Flat to 6 12 Pitch RF571 RF5...

Page 37: ...13 in 330 mm SL1130 Offset Return A B 17 in 432 mm 2 in 51 mm 13 in 330 mm JB577 Chimney Joint Band 13 in 330 mm CB576 Chimney Joint Band Catalog A B FS538 0 deg 17 in 432 mm FS540 30 deg 26 in 660 mm C Chimney Components Continued The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace ...

Page 38: ... mm 20 in 508 mm TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap 31 3 4 in 806 mm 34 5 8 in 879 mm TR11 TV Round Termination Cap TR TVK 26 in 10 3 4 in CT11 A Adapter TR11 Round Termination Cap D Termination caps B C B A C A DTS134 DTS146 DTO134 DTO146 Decorative Caps 23 in 584 mm 19 in 483 mm 15 5 8 in 397 mm DTO134 A B C in 34 20 24 mm 864 508 610 DTO146 in 46 22 7 26 mm 1168 576 660 DTS134 in 34 21 18 24 mm 864 538 61...

Page 39: ...arts 08 10 42 in Woodburning Fireplace Part numbers on following page Traditional Molded Brick Panel Herringbone Molded Brick Panel ODCASTLEWD 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 7 12 11 14 15 8 9 12 11 10 7 Beginning Manufacturing Date July 2010 Ending Manufacturing Date Active E Service Parts List ...

Page 40: ...n Collar 4059 148 4 Grate Assembly GR29 5 Screen Rod Qty 2 req 4070 301 Y Screen Rod Clips Qty 2 req 4059 111 6 Firescreen Assembly Qty 2 req 4070 015 Y 7 Hearth Molded Brick Panel 4070 130 Traditional Molded Brick Panel 8 Left Panel 4070 131 9 Rear Panel 4070 133 10 Right Panel 4070 132 11 Side Refractory Retainer Qty 2 req 4070 108 12 Rear Refractory Retainer 4070 106 Herringbone Molded Brick Pa...

Page 41: ...Products that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites This warranty is only valid while the Product remains at the site of original installation Contact your installing dealer for warranty service If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or ...

Page 42: ...has been over fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals Over firing can be identified by but not limited to warped plates or tubes rust colored cast iron bubbling cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes and cracking or spalling of refractory or cementitious materials The Product is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness conden...

Page 43: ...ntenance instructions included Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation D O N O T D I S C A R D Please contact your Outdoor Lifestyles dealer with any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Outdoor Lifestyles dealer please visit www hearthnhome com ...

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