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Figure 11

Insulated Chase Construction

7 Ft.

Min.

Attic

Radiation

Shield

Roof Support

Storm

Collar

Flashing

Drywall or

Any Rigid

Material

2” x 4”

1/2” Plywood

6’ 8”

Min.

Firestop

* Floor

Ceiling

Wall

* Floor

Ceiling

Wall

Fireplace

Insulate Joists

Same As Ceiling

Draft Stops

Firestop

CTDT

Termination

Note: Non-

Combustible

Chase

Flashing

Must Be

Used To

Cover

Chase

Opening

Optional

Insulation

In Outside

Walls Of

Chase

Solid

Continuous

Surface

Outside

Base

Insulation

(Thermal Barrier)

Level

NOTE: It is recommend-

ed that the chase walls

and floor be insulated in

the same manner, using

the same insulation, as

the rest of the building,

below the attic.

• Must have the same firestopping

resistance as adjacent wall.

• Must have the same insulation as

adjacent ceiling.

• Follow local rules regarding fram

ing construction.

1. Fireplace

2. Front of fireplace

3. Wood frame (2” x 3” min)

4. Drywall

5. Tiles

6. Rock board or other

7. Brick

Fireplace Frame Section

(Top View)

Figure 12

Only non-combustible material

should be superposed or project-

ing over the front of the fireplace.

Figure 14

50”

Min.

SEE NOTE

MANTEL and FACING

The mantel must be installed at least 56”

(1143 mm) above the base of the fireplace

(Figure 13)

Nailing Flanges

Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the

fireplace to the floor (see figure below). Bend

the nailing flanges down so that each flange is

flush with the floor, then using nails or screws,

secure the fireplace to the floor (2 places each

side). The heads of the screws or nails must

be large enough to completely cover the holes

in the nailing flanges.

Nailing Flange

(2 places each side)

Unbend to floor

and nail/screw

Fireplace Side

7 Ft.

Min.

Attic

Radiation

Shield

Roof Support

Storm

Collar

Flashing

Drywall or

Any Rigid

Material

2” x 4”

1/2” Plywood

6’ 8”

Min.

Firestop

* Floor

Ceiling

Wall

* Floor

Ceiling

Wall

Fireplace

Figure 13

...............

..........

Mantel

Noncombus-

tible Facing

56”

Drywall

2” X 3” Min.

Spacer

Mantel and Facing

(Side View)

...............

..........

Rock Board or Other

Noncombustible

Material

Noncombustible

Facing

Drywall

Rock Board or

Other Noncom-

bustible Material

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Summary of Contents for WCT6840WS

Page 1: ...10 and UL 127 Report No 304 7213 EPA Cert No 609 WARNING Hot Do not touch The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli ance Severe burns may result Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance If small children are present in the home it is recommended that this appliance be fitted with an adjustab...

Page 2: ...Neverleavechildrenunattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE WARNING Never leave your fireplace unat tended while it is burning WARNING THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OPER ATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPENEDORDOORSFULLYCLOSED IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPENED GASANDFLAMEMAYBE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIR...

Page 3: ...s will void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation These appliances are designed to provide supplementalheattotheimmediateareaonly Therefore it is advisable to have an alternate heat source when installed in a dwelling These appliances are not approved for Manufactured Home installations Parts Required Fireplace model WCT6840WS 7 diameterchimne...

Page 4: ...m For this reason the room should be well ventilated for the first few fires Heat Output TheWCT6840WSfireplaceisthelargestmember of the IHP high efficiency fireplaces The heat generatedfromitsfireismoreefficientlycaptured and distributed In spite of the large amount of heat that the WCT6840WS fireplace can deliver it should not replace the main source of heat in yourhome Thisfireplacewillbringextr...

Page 5: ...cally go to that level after the fire is fully established and the air boost is closed The unit will burn best with 2 3 pieces of cord wood spaced 1 to 2 inches apart and allowing air to get under the fuel Criss crossing or ar ranging the fuel so that air can get underneath will help the fire to get started easily The unit should be operated with the air control fully open long enough to get the c...

Page 6: ...ese steps 1 IMPORTANT Close the fireplace door and the combustion air controls this will stifle the fire 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extin guisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion 5 Ensure that sparks and hot embers com ing ...

Page 7: ...WS fireplace Replace ment glass should be purchased from a IHP dealer see Replacement Parts on Page 22 DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS Glass Cleaning The WCT6840WS fireplace is designed to keep the glass clean under normal operating conditions If the WCT6840WS fireplace is operated continuouslywiththecombustionaircontrolsclosed theglasswilltendto get dirty unless the fuel fire...

Page 8: ...re important factor affecting the chimney performance To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind turbulence the chimney must Penetrate the highest part of the roof Be installed as far as possible of roof offsets trees or any other obstructions that may cause wind turbulence and back drafts in the chimney The least amount of offsets elbows possible NOTE A maximum of 2 offsets is allowed NOTE DIAGR...

Page 9: ...ng and mantel must be in accordance with the stan dards and the following illustrations Figures 10 and 11 A Frame the fireplace using 2 x 3 or heavier lumber B WARNING Combustible materials can not be used in the space directly above the fireplace except for the studs above the facade that support the facing and mantel This area must remain empty for a height of 80 2 032 mm mea sured from the base...

Page 10: ... spacer minus 1 2 inch for drywall to be flush with the facing 7 Min B G 2 x 3 Min K Combustion Air Kit 1 Combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace It may not project in front of and on the fireplace i e the steel facade of the fireplace Figure 14 2 Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing Figure 12 IM...

Page 11: ...Brick Fireplace Frame Section Top View Figure 12 Only non combustible material should be superposed or project ing over the front of the fireplace Figure 14 50 Min SEE NOTE MANTEL and FACING The mantel must be installed at least 56 1143 mm above the base of the fireplace Figure 13 Nailing Flanges Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the fireplace to the floor see figure below Bend the naili...

Page 12: ...th the unit located on the bottom right corner of the fireplace If you wish to adjust the blower speed the variable speed control VRUW provided must be installed in line with the wiring Again use a qualified electrician for installation If the blower requires servicing 1 Remove the doors and decorative facade 2 Remove the screw located below the blower motor that holds it to the back of fireplace ...

Page 13: ...to ten 10 feet long 4 Adaptor for fireplace connection Outside Air Installation The outside air assembly may be installed according to the following requirements A Duct length should be kept to a minimum The maximum length of a 4 interiordiameter 100mm insulatedflexibleductis20feet 6 1m The duct can be extended to a maximum of 40 feet 12 m using a 6 interior diameter 150 mm insulated flexible duct...

Page 14: ...osion problems 9 Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 51mm clearance between thechimneyandanycombustiblematerials Atthepointofpenetration throughthefloors ceilingsorroof a1 25mm clearanceisacceptable for AC chimney only see Table 2 Do not fill the required clearance spaces with insulation or any other combustible material 10 Por...

Page 15: ...n place and seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch see Figures 24 and 25 For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails 6 Place the storm collar over the flashing and tighten it with the bolt supplied Finally seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney using si...

Page 16: ...t be used on the first 15 section 5 m 7 Continue with the regular installation ACBI Chimney 1 Install the first elbow Turn it in the required direction To lock it in place turn 1 8 of a turn Fastenthestrapsattachedtotheelbow to the surrounding frame using nails or drywall screws Figure 27 2 Install the necessary chimney lengths to achievetherequiredoffset Lockthechimney lengths together If penetra...

Page 17: ... 54 1 8 1375 mm B 17 9 16 446 mm 20 7 16 519 mm 24 5 8 625 mm 28 7 8 733mm 37 3 8 949 mm 42 1067 mm 44 3 4 1137 mm 49 1245 mm 59 9 32 1353 mm 61 3 4 1568 mm Chimney Elbow Offset Height One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 12 18 36 48 12 48 18 48 36 48 48 48 ACBI 7 15º A 5 1 2 140 mm 7 178 mm 11 1 2 292 mm 14 3 4 375 mm 17 1 2 445 mm 19 483 mm 23 5 8 600 mm 26 3 4 679 mm B 32 1 4 81...

Page 18: ...ney in a insulated chase Straps Chimney ACBI ACBI Starter Section Straps Outside Wall OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WITH WALL PENETRATION Support NOTE This illustration is not to scale It represents how the chimney must be supported A 30 degree offset only is allowed in the USA and a 45 degree maximum offset is allowed in Canada Available from Security Chimneys NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO...

Page 19: ...ney height exceeds 15 feet 4 6 m Table 6 gives maximum height of supported chimney NOTE For the ACBI chimney a support section ACBI7SL must be used every 30 feet 9m or an universal support every 20 feet 6m instead of the universal roof support ST CHIMNEY MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SUPPORTED CHIMNEY 7 Diameter Offset Support Roof Support Secure TempS2100 Nova Temp HT6000 Secure Temp GX 16 feet 5 49 m 18 fee...

Page 20: ...chimney 2 In the middle of the oval drill a hole in the masonry chimney at 30º 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 30º Tubinox liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you reach the hole level 5 Slip through the hole a 30º liner elbow and connect it to the liner 6 Add a small liner section to the liner elbow which will allow the...

Page 21: ...B26ZE90 H8948 Elbow 45º 8 dia 7B26ZE45 H8949 Telescopic length 8 dia 15 to 26 7B26ZLA H8950 Adjustable length 8 dia 2 5 7B26ZL2A H8951 Length two 2 feet 8KL2 H8954 Length one 1 feet 8KL1 H8953 Wall radiation shield 8 I D 7B26ZR H8952 Optional installation accessories Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Rigid firescreen BTZN BTZN Central Forced Air Kit Accessories u Central Forced Air Kit Centra...

Page 22: ...CMEFBK Decorative Screw Caps Brushed Nickel 2 PR SACMEFBN Timer PR SR2425 Ceramic Glass Left PR SR2356G Ceramic Glass Right PR SR2356D Secondary Air Tube 4 PR SR2379 Log Retainers 2 PR B2CH Around the Glass Gasket 61 3 4 PR SR1685C On the Door Frame Gasket 48 3 8 PR SR1823I Between the Doors Gasket 17 5 8 PR SR1823J Door Radiation Shield Kit PR SR2401KIT Touch up Paint Aerosol Black Metallic H8159...

Page 23: ...7XRSMI30 7XRSMI30 Wall Band XBM XBM Fireplace Model WCT6840WS Approved Venting Components manu factured by Security Chimneys International only 7 diameter chimney ACBI air cooled Secure Temp GX U S only and Secure Temp S 2100 or Nova Temp HT6000 7 diameter chimney for relining masonry chimneys Tubinox chimney or Projet SS 7 diameter with adaptor for installation in a masonry chimney NOTES j Nova T...

Page 24: ...M at 2100º F Description Cat Part No 6 Length 7 Dia 7LL6 7LL6 12 Length 7 Dia 7LL12 7LL12 24 Length 7 Dia 7LL24 7LL24 36 Length 7 Dia 7LL36 7LL36 48 Length 7 Dia 7LL48 7LL48 Adjustable Length 7 to 11 7 Dia 7L7A 7L7A Split Base Tee 7 Dia 7LT 7LT Tee Cap 7 Dia 7TCS 7TCS Twist Lock Tee Cap 7 Dia 7LTC 7LTC Elbow 30º 7 Dia 7LE30 7LE30 Elbow 45º 7 Dia 7LE45 7LE45 Elbow 90º 7 Dia 7LE90 7LE90 Rain Termina...

Page 25: ... normal use with approved fuels listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product This includes burning such fireplace fuels as wood and natural or propane gas Fuel products with abnormal burning characteristics including but not limited to fuel such as driftwood coal or plywood and wood products using a binder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may ca...

Page 26: ...e 22 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the appliance 2 The serial number of the appliance 3 The part number 4 The description ...

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