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EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace

P/N  901004-00  Rev. NC  07/2019

MontecitoEstateCAT

MODEL

MONTECITO ESTATE™ CAT

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient 

and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read 

and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any cir-

cumstances.  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.
IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental 

heater.   They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat 

source.

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report #  16-150

     

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 adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.

       WARNING

•  The fireplace cannot be operated without doors.  

Consult your dealer to select the correct replace-

ment door.

•  The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-

cal connection must be made prior to fireplace 

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.

•  Install the fireplace only as described in these 

instructions.

A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 901004-02.

Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire 
la demande. Numéro de la pièce 901004-02.

P901004-00

C

US

 WARNING 

This product can expose you to chemicals includ-

ing Carbon Black, which is known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, 

which is known to the State of California to cause 

birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Summary of Contents for MONTECITO ESTATE CAT

Page 1: ...eration 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 adjustable safety gate or barrier screen WARNING Thefireplacecannotbeoperatedwithoutdoors Consultyourdealertoselectthecorrectreplace ment door T...

Page 2: ...tructions and retain this manual for future reference Before beginning the fireplace installation consult the appropriate 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 This fireplace has been tested for CAN ULC S610 M87 and ANSI UL 127 It has also beentestedforEPA40C F...

Page 3: ...ich is included with fireplace WARNING 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 CLOSED IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLYOPENED GASANDFLAME MAYBE...

Page 4: ... Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater First Fires Make sure the doors are properly adjusted thus avoiding color change to finish due to overheating The first five or six fires should be small fires of short duration about 30 to 60 minutes This will help cure the refractory bricks During the first few fires of th...

Page 5: ... 000 BTU per hour and the loading time will be about every 3 4 hours Use caution when firing with the combustion air control wide open Only burn cord wood in this manner Small dry pieces of softwood andconstructionscrapswillburnveryintensely using this method and may damage the firebox as well as the catalytic combustor Medium Combustion Thisistherecommendedmodeofoperatingthe Montecito Estate CAT ...

Page 6: ...affle Chimneys installed against an outside wall without protection may gener ate back draft problems which will cause start up problems To prevent this open a nearby window roll up a piece of paper light it and hold it in the upper part of the firebox to warm up the chimney Wait until the draft is sufficient then start the fire H Blower for forced air kit operating Make sure that the blower is at...

Page 7: ...mal Cracking This combustor does NOT experience thermal cracking Not applicable Applies to honeycomb combustors only Combustor Problem Combustor Peeling This combustor does NOT experience combustor peeling Not applicable Applies to honeycomb combustors only Reduced Combustor Performance Combustor Clogging or Fatigue Signs of combustor fatigue include reduced heat output and sluggish performance In...

Page 8: ...ating instructions in the manual DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE Regular chimney maintenance and inspection canpreventchimneyfires Ifyouhaveachimney fire follow these 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 ...

Page 9: ...g wood framing Creosote formation in a chimney can be minimized by making sure there is always visible flame burning avoid smoldering fires and by proper refueling techniques Chimney Maintenance Regular chimney inspection and maintenance combined with proper operation will prevent chimney fires Keep your chimney clean Do not allow more than 1 16 1 6 mm creosote build up in your chimney Prohibited ...

Page 10: ...ed up and into position it seals to the bracket behind it Secondary Burn Tubes 3 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REMOVAL IN STRUCTIONS 1 Remove the two ceramic baffles gently pulling them forward and down 2 To remove the burn tubes first remove the bracket which position and secures the tubes in place This is done be removing the 2 screws see Figure 8 which hold this bracket in place upper left side inside the...

Page 11: ...ry bricks follow these steps 1 Remove the side refractory brackets 6 2 Remove the front refractory bricks 3 3 Remove the bottom refractory brick 4 4 Remove the left side refractory bricks 5 5 Remove the right side refractory bricks 2 6 Remove the back refractory brick 1 To install the new refractory bricks follow the above steps in reverse DISPOSING OF ASHES Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep i...

Page 12: ...glass cleaners will not clean creosote Do not use abrasives such as steel pads steel wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass DO NOT USE CHEMICAL GLASS CLEANERS ON PAINTED SURFACES AS IT MAY CAUSE THE PAINT TO PEEL CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW WINDOW CLEANER TO GET IN CONTACT WITH DOOR GASKET OR PAINT ON FACADE OR DOOR ONCE CLOSED CONTACT OF GLASS CLEANER WITH THE FIREPLACE FACADE CAN LEAD TO P...

Page 13: ...equacy of the floor can be checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system Weights are given in the appendix Next measure the area occupied by the fireplace Note the floor construction and consult your local building code to determine if additional support is needed This fireplace must be installed on a 1 2 minimum non combustible surface and at a minimum of 80 measured from the bas...

Page 14: ...And Mantel The construction of the framing facing and mantel must be in accordance with the stan dards and the following illustrations Figure 15 and 16 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...

Page 15: ...materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing Figure 18 IMPORTANT The facade must be removable once installed The facade is designed to overlapanyfacingmaterialinstalled onthefrontofthefireplace Ifthicker material is installed use the facade as a template and make sure it can be easily removed for servicing FACING Rough Framing Face dimension i...

Page 16: ...nt ceiling Followlocalrulesregardingfram ing construction 1 3 4 5 6 2 1 2 7 3 4 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 18 SEE NOTE MANTEL and FACING The mantel must be installed at least 56 1143 mm abovethebaseofthefireplace Figure19 Nailing Flanges Four nailing flanges are provided to secure t...

Page 17: ...ireplace Figure 20 50 Min Figure 19 Mantel Noncombus tible Facing 62 Drywall 2 x 3 Min Standoff 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 17 ...

Page 18: ...ible pipe Using the aluminium tape provided Figure 24 OUTSIDE CONNECTION Outside Intake Screw Opening Facing Down Wall Aluminum Tape Plastic Cover Insulation Flexible Pipe Aluminum Tape Figure 25 Aluminum Tape Aluminum Tape Fireplace Connection Plastic Cover Insulation Flexible Pipe Fireplace OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION TO THE FIREPLACE Fireplace Blower The fireplace comes equipped with a heat activate...

Page 19: ...ed by the supports The maximum chimney length that can be supported by the fireplace is nine 9 feet 2 75 m 6 The chimney must extend at least three 3 feet 915 mm above its point of contact with the roof and at least two 2 feet 610 mm higher than any wall roof or building within ten 10 feet 3 m of it Figure 31 7 If the chimney extends higher than five 5 feet 1 500 mm above its point of contact with...

Page 20: ...ber of equal size to the joist should be used Figure 32 FEMALE END MALE END BUTTON LOCK ATTACH FOR LOCK Figure 33 INSULATION SHIELD CAT NO SPIS NAIL FIRESTOP CAT NO SPFS Chimney Flue Diameter 7 A 13 7 16 B 13 7 16 Table 3 If the area above the ceiling is an attic go to step 5 2 Install SNAP PAK chimney sections start ing at the top of the appliance Leave the first section loose until the installat...

Page 21: ...rance to combustibles AT THIS POINT TIGHTEN CLAMPS 11 Slide IHP chimney pipe into top of tee Align male and female ends Push down on pipe sec tions until locked As sections are added it will be necessary to secure them to the outside wall with bands SPWB at eight foot intervals and 2 from combustibles Wall Bands SPWB are secured to the chimney by placing band around the chimney and tightening clam...

Page 22: ...roof will vary depending on the roof pitch 2 Install the next SP chimney section through the roof See Figure 38 NOTE If your roof is already shingled be sure to slide the upper edge under the shingles to prevent leakage 3 Install a bead of caulk around the pipe at the top edge of the flash ing Wrap the storm collar around the pipe and imbed the edge in the caulk to prevent leakage around the pipe ...

Page 23: ...operation Trees buildings adjoining roof lines adverse wind conditions etc may create a need for a taller chimney should smoking occur Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four 4 feet Select the proper support for your application using either a roof brace Figure 42 or a support band with guy wires Figure 43 Figure 40 IF 10 FEET OR LESS L944 FIG21 THEN BUT MU...

Page 24: ...m Figure 44 Chimney Adaptor Canada only CHIMNEY ADAPTOR CANADA ONLY The fireplace is normally supplied with a chimney adaptor suitable for use with IHP SnapPak venting In Canada the use of Security Chimneys ASHT adaptor is required Security part number 7IHP2 Two inch wall CANADA ONLY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USING SECURITY CHIMNEYS ASHT CANADA APPROVED VENTING SYSTEMS 7 diameter chimney C...

Page 25: ...f the hole until a 30º 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 liner to extend at least 12 measured at the top of the liner from the masonry chimney 7 Seal the opening ar...

Page 26: ...e Air UZI To Fireplace UZIAD UZIAD Outside Air Ducting includes 4 insulated flex x 10 long UZI UZI OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Central Forced Air Kit Central forced air kit including blower BISZY flex adaptor BISAF 2 clamps variable speed control VRUW thermo disk VTU fan to flexible pipe adapter BISAVF back draft dampe...

Page 27: ...Refractory Bricks PR SR2421 Back Refractory Brick PR SR2415 Right Side Refractory Bricks Back PR SR2417 Right Side Refractory Bricks Front PR SR2419 Left Side Refractory Bricks Back PR SR2416 Left Side Refractory Bricks Front PR SR2418 Bottom Refractory ME CAT F3020 Thermopile gauge and label replacement J8004 Catalytic Combustor with Gasket F3015 Complete Catalytic Combustor Assembly F3016 Burn T...

Page 28: ...Collar spacer included 7XFC 7XFC Firestops and Braces Firestop 7XBF 7XBF Radiation shield 7XRS 7XRS Insulated attic radiation shield 7XRSA 7XRSA2 30º Insulated wall radiation shield 7XRSMI30 7XRSMI30 Wall Band XBM XBM FireplaceModelMontecitoEstate CAT ApprovedVentingComponents manufactured by Security Chimneys or DuraVent 7 diameter chimney Secure Temp GX U S only Secure Temp S 2100 orNovaTemp HT6...

Page 29: ...FOYER DOIVENT ÊTRE HO MOLOGUÉES VOIR LA LISTE DANS LE MANUEL D INSTALLATION REMPLACER LA VITRE AVEC UN VERRE CÉRAMIQUE DE 5mm D ÉPAISSEUR POUR UNE UTILISATION SÉCURITAIRE INSTALLER CONFORMÉ MENT AUX DIRECTIVES DU FABRICANT ATTENTION NE PAS OBSTRUER LES ARRIVÉES D AIR COMBURANT NE PAS FAIRE SURCHAUFFER LE FOYER LA PORTE DU FOYER DOIT DEMEURER TOTALEMENT FERMÉE LORSQUE LE FOYER FONCTIONNE NE PAS UTI...

Page 30: ...uct d damages repairs or inefficiency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product IHP is not responsible for inadequate system draft caused by air conditioning and heating systems mechanical ventilation systems or general construction conditions which may generate negative air pressure in the room in which the appliance is installed Additionally IHP assumes no responsibility f...

Page 31: ...er may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly IHP stoves inserts and high efficiency EPA fireplaces are approved for burning dry seasoned wood only c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product d damages repairs or inefficiency resulting from faul...

Page 32: ... 27 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 o...

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