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Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:
EXCLAIM-50

Wood Burning Fireplace

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

NOTICE

• Important 

operating 

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instructions included.

•  Leave this manual with 

party responsible for 
use and operation.

• Read, 

understand 

and follow these 
instructions for safe 
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operation.

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NOT

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Installation and service of this 

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Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI 
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technicians supervised by an 
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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 

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damage, personal injury, or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

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mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

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warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to 

combustibles as speci

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comply may cause house 

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WARNING

WARNING

Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.

• 

DO NOT

 touch screen/mesh or glass doors until 

cooled

•  NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass 

doors

•  Keep children away
•  CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as 

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•  Alert children and adults to hazards of high 

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 

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•  Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other 

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HOT SURFACES!

Screen/mesh, glass doors 
and other surfaces are hot 
during operation AND cool 
down.

Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev T • 08/08

Summary of Contents for EXCLAIM-50

Page 1: ...t 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 as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire WARNING WARNING Hot screen mesh and glass doo...

Page 2: ...anual unless noted otherwise applies to all models and gas control systems Your new Heat Glo wood burning fireplace will give you years of durable use and trouble free enjoyment Wel come to the Heat Glo family of fireplace products FIREPLACE NO MODEL NO MODEL NO MFG DATE WARNING RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC FIRECHAMBER INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH HOME TECHNO...

Page 3: ...ools and Supplies Needed 16 G Fireplace System Requirements 16 H Inspect Fireplace and Components 16 6 Framing Clearances 17 A Select Fireplace Location 17 B Clearances 18 C Sidewalls Surrounds 19 D Frame the Fireplace 19 7 Installation of Fireplace 20 A Things to Consider 20 B Unpack the Refractory Fireplace 20 C Position the Fireplace 21 D Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips 21 E Level Fireplac...

Page 4: ...mum wholesale price but HHT SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LABOR TRANSPORTATION OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES 4 During the first six 6 months after installation HHT shall at its option replace or repair the glass doors and any electrical components if operation is faulty This does not include glass panels broken during shipment misuse or careless handling After the first six 6 months HHT will sell t...

Page 5: ...lowing Steel Iron Brick Tile Concrete Slate Glass Plasters Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 C C Combustible Materials Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following materials Wood Compressed paper Plant fibers Plastic Any material that can ignite and burn flame proofed or not plastered or un plastered He...

Page 6: ...SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down Figure 2 1 General Operating Parts A Your Fireplace If you expect that children may ...

Page 7: ... pounds Fill it with a gallon of water put it in the fireplace and try to burn it This sounds ridiculous but that is exactly what you are doing if you burn unseasoned wood A tree cut down a year ago and not split is likely to have almost as high a moisture content now as it did when it was cut Please refer to Section 2 M for more detail CAUTION Odors and vapors released during initial operation ma...

Page 8: ...re optional Refer to Figure 2 2 for how to properly use them H Glass Doors 48 in 1219 mm Clear Space Front of Fireplace 24 in 610 mm Clear Space Sides of Fireplace from the FP opening Figure 2 3 Clear Space J Vented Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Optional Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in this fireplace Follow the instructions provided with the accessory for operation K Option...

Page 9: ... around and through woodpile Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air circulation underneath Smaller pieces of wood dry faster Any piece over 6 in 152 mm in diameter should be split Wood whole or split should be stacked so both ends of each peice are exposed to air More drying occurs through the cut ends than the sides Store wood under cover to prevent water absorbtion from rain or snow Avoid cov...

Page 10: ...ed slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the rela tively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire WARNING Risk of Fire A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system and nearby s...

Page 11: ... the refractory This is normal The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use The panels should be replaced if Cracks exceed inch 6 mm in width Metal is exposed behind the refractory Large pieces of refractory fall out E Glass Cleaning Frequency As desired By Homeowner Clean glass with a non abrasive commercially available cleaner or ashes Light deposits Use household glass clea...

Page 12: ...to wood fuel section Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to starting fire section Flue blockage such as birds nests or leaves in termination cap Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep Down draft or negative pressure Competition with exhaust devices Do not use exhaust fans during start up ref...

Page 13: ...d around fireplace Section 6 Mantel and surround Section 11 Decorative facing and trim Section 11 Hearth extension Section 11 Factory built fireplace Protective metal hearth strip s Section 7 Outside combustion air Section 7 Combustible framing header on top of V shaped standoffs Section 6 Chimney system Section 8 Attic insulation shield not shown must be used here to keep insulation away from chi...

Page 14: ...TICE Hearth Home Technologies Inc recommends the use of direct vent fireplaces in basements D Negative Pressure B Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fireplaces successfully When a fireplace is drafting successfully all combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the chimney Considerations for successful draft include Preventing negative pr...

Page 15: ...the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope This helps to produce more draft especially during lighting and die down of the fire Penetrate the highest part of the roof This minimizes the effects of wind loading Locate termination cap away from trees adjacent structures uneven roof lines and other obstructions Minimize the use of chimney offsets Consider the fireplace location relative to f...

Page 16: ...losion Damaged parts could impair safe operation DO NOT install dam aged incomplete or substitute components Keep fire place dry Remove fireplace and components from packaging and inspect for damage Vent system components and doors are shipped in separate packages Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment Read all the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instruction...

Page 17: ...following sections Clearances Section 6 B Mantel Projections Section 11 E Fireplace Dimensions Section 13 A 30 3 8 in 772 mm 77 in 1956 mm 5 8 in 16 mm all configurations In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner Along a wall 30 3 8 in 772 mm 24 in 610 mm 77 in 1956 mm As a room divider 30 3 8 in 772 mm 48 in 1219 mm 77 in 1956 mm 52 1 2 in 1334 mm 61 5 8 in 1565 mm 104 7 8i...

Page 18: ...e Clearances 0 in from floor Attic Insulation Shield Ceiling Firestop ceiling roof attic ceiling 2 in min 51 mm 2 in min 51 mm 2 in min 51 mm 2 in min 51 mm 2 in min 51 mm 2 in min 51 mm Must have 2 in 51 mm minimum clearance to header Ceiling Firestop Offset Return with hanger straps Storm Collar Roof Flashing 0 in to level of standoffs 1 1 2 in 38mm from side of appliance except at nailing flang...

Page 19: ...minimum air space clearance to the enclosure 30 1 2 in 772 mm 61 5 8 in 1565 mm 8 in 203 mm extra space needed both sides for outside air connection If outside air duct has no bend this dimension may be reduced as long as minimum clearances are met Figure 6 4 Framing the Fireplace C Sidewalls Surrounds Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in 610 mm from the fireplace open...

Page 20: ...t of the way See Figure 7 2 Do not remove screws or refractory brackets from fireplace If refractory brackets must be removed fill holes in outer shell with screws Repeat this process to remove side refractories Figure 7 4 Shipping Spacers Figure 7 3 Remove Screen Rods Remove hearth stone by removing three corrugated shipping spacers Figure 7 4 Lift hearth stone out of fireplace See Figure 7 5 Fig...

Page 21: ... in 660 mm x 102 mm included with this fireplace Slide each metal strip 2 in 51 mm under front edge of fireplace Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in 25 mm minimum Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in 51 mm Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth extension with metal strips not included with fireplace p...

Page 22: ...kip Figure 7 10 Remove Smoke Shield F Install Refractory Figure 7 9 Remove Smoke Shield Fasten in place with the refractory retainer and screws provided See Figure 7 12 Figure 7 13 Install Side Refractory Figure 7 14 Side Refractory Installed Place side refractory into fireplace Position towards front of fireplace and slide to the rear See Figures 7 13 and 7 14 Repeat for the second side refractor...

Page 23: ...5 2 and Figure 7 18 The air duct may be run vertically The outside air hood must be at least 3 ft 91 m below the top of the uppermost chimney section as shown in Figure 7 17 Figure 7 15 Slide Grate Retaining Bracket into Notch Slide grate retainers into notches in bottom of back refractory on each side as shown in Figures 7 15 and 7 16 Place one on each side of back refractory Figure 7 16 Grate Re...

Page 24: ...re 7 21 Attaching Outside Air Kit Collar Check the operation by moving the outside air control handles up and down refer to Figure 2 1 Mark and cut out a 4 in 102 mm hole in the building side for air entry Install the outside air hoods in the sidewall of the structure flush with the building s exterior Assemble the flexible duct not supplied between the collar and the outside air hood Secure into ...

Page 25: ...ent Ceiling firestops are required where chimney passes through ceiling or floor Support straps for returns must be secured to adequate framing Termination Cap Storm Collar Offsets and returns must be secured with the screws provided outer pipe only Figure 8 1 Typical Chimney System Guidelines for Chimney System Installation 8 8 Chimney Assembly NOTICE Chimney performance may vary Trees buildings ...

Page 26: ...to do so may cause overheating and fire Determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation Measure the total vertical height of the fireplace installation from the base of the fireplace assembly to the approximate location of the bottom of the termination cap Subtract the effective height of the fireplace assembly see Figure 8 2 from the total vertical height to deter...

Page 27: ... mm in mm 4 7 8 124 17 7 8 454 7 1 4 184 22 559 1 9 3 4 248 26 1 8 664 2 10 1 4 260 27 1 4 692 1 12 3 4 324 31 3 8 797 1 1 13 1 4 337 32 3 8 822 1 15 3 4 400 36 5 8 930 2 18 1 8 460 40 3 4 1035 1 2 18 3 4 476 41 3 4 1060 1 1 21 3 4 552 47 1194 2 22 1 4 565 4 8 1219 1 24 3 4 629 52 1 8 1324 1 1 27 3 4 705 57 3 8 1457 1 1 28 1 4 718 58 3 8 1483 1 30 3 4 781 62 1 2 1588 1 1 33 3 4 857 67 3 4 1721 1 1...

Page 28: ...or 8 sheet metal screws no longer than 1 2 in 13 mm to fasten chimney sections together Do NOT penetrate inner flue WARNING Risk of Fire You MUST use screws pro vided to fasten offset returns to chimney sections to keep the chimney parts from twisting Failure to do so could cause fire Fasten offset returns to chimney sections Insert the screws provided through the predrilled holes Do NOT penetrate...

Page 29: ...room above Use an attic insulation shield if the ceiling is insulated The ceiling firestop may then be attached above or below the joists E Install Ceiling Firestops CAUTION Risk of Fire Ceiling firestops must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling floor Chase construction requires ceiling firestops at each floor or every 10 ft 3 05 m of clear space The ceiling firestop slows spread of ...

Page 30: ...ion between the chimney and the attic insulation shield Failure to keep insulation and other materials away from chimney pipe could cause fire DO NOT offset chimney inside insulation shield If you wish to make a custom shield or barrier follow these guidelines Metal is preferred although any material stiff enough to hold back the insulation can be used WARNING Risk of Fire Use of cardboard or othe...

Page 31: ...er the chimney NOTICE Roofing shingles must be below the flashing plate on the lower side of a sloped roof and over the flashing plate on the sides and top Nail the flashing to the roof Keep gaps between the flashing plate and the roof to a minimum Caulk the flashing plate and roof junction as well as the vertical seam on the flashing All nail heads must be caulked with a roofing sealant Heat Glo ...

Page 32: ...e any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft 3 m of the chimney Chimney must extend 3 ft 9 m above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft 6 m above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft 3 m of the chimney Termination Requirements Multiple Chimney Locations Figure 8 10 Multiple Chimney Locations J Chimney Termination Requirements Install a cap approved and listed f...

Page 33: ...boxlike structure built to enclose the fireplace and or its vent system Vertical chimneys that run on the outside of a building must be installed inside a chase Construction of the chase may vary with the type of build ing These instructions are not substitutes for the require ments of local building codes Local building codes MUST be checked A chase should be constructed in the manner of all outs...

Page 34: ...e installation Chase tops are available from your Heat Glo dealer or may be field constructed Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from seeping into the chase Include a 2 in 51 mm soldered caulked or spun collar around pipe opening to keep water out Provide a 1 8 in 3 mm gap around the flue pipe Slope the chase top downward away from the opening CAUTION DO NOT caulk the pipe to the ch...

Page 35: ...ulk or sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks Flange Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm ST1175 Square Termination Cap TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap Figure 9 5 Installing a TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap Figure 9 6 Installing an ST1175 Square Termination Cap TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Chimney P...

Page 36: ...tems and termination caps The shrouds must be constructed from a minimum 018 in 26 ga thick aluminized steel A Radiation Shield Some shrouds require a radiation shield Use where specified Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga sheet metal 3 in 76 mm minimum Min Base Dim Min Base Dim Min Top Dim Min Top Dim Min Opening Width Min Opening Width Figure 10 2 Open Top Shroud Dimensions B ...

Page 37: ...ermination Cap Figure 10 4 Roofed Style Shroud Dimensions Roofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Heat Glo EXCLAIM 50 4013 041 Rev T 08 08 TR11 11T TR11 11T TV Min Base Dims in 34 x 34 34 x 34 mm 864 x 864 864 x 864 Min Height Above Radiation Shield in 16 16 mm 406 406 Min Opening Width in 28 28 mm 711 711 Min Opening Height in 12 12 mm 305 305 ...

Page 38: ...talled Hearth extensions MUST be installed exactly as specified Table 11 1 Hearth Extension Insulation Alternatives Total minimum R Value must equal 1 03 Material k per inch thick r per inch thick Minimum thickness required Hearth Home HX3 HX4 Micore 300 0 49 2 06 1 2 in USG Micore 160 0 39 2 54 1 2 in USG Durock Cement Board 1 92 0 52 2 in Cement Mortor 5 0 0 20 5 1 8 in Common Brick 5 0 0 20 5 1...

Page 39: ... thickness of the non combustible finishing materials Figure 11 5 1 2 in Micore or equivalent Hearth must extend at least 12 in beyond the fireplace opening on both sides 20 in Min Noncombustible Framing Material Figure 11 4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Framing Materials Noncombustible Finishing Materials Figure 11 5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Finishing Materi als 2 in 51 mm required Con...

Page 40: ...earth extension built flush with the fireplace opening Figures 11 7 11 8 requires the fireplace to be installed on a non combustible surface Noncombustible Material Protective Metal Hearth Strip 30 in Min Hearth Extension Micore Finished Floor Note The bottom of the fireplace opening is 7 5 8 in above the bottom of the fireplace Finished hearth must NOT extend above this level Figure 11 8 Flush He...

Page 41: ... sides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket Only non combustible materials may be used to cover the metal fireplace front These surfaces may be covered with non combustible material Non combustible sealant Figure 11 9 Noncombustible Facing Metal strips are placed 2 in 51 mm under the front of the fireplace and must extend ...

Page 42: ... 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 Measured from top of fireplace opening 12 in 305 mm MAXIMUM 20 in 508 mm MINIMUM Noncombustible Dec...

Page 43: ...gs surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11 12 60 5 8 in 1540 mm 50 in 1270 mm 24 in 610 mm 19 3 4 in 502 mm 24 in 610 mm 22 3 8 in 568 mm FLUSH FRONT 4 in 102 mm BRICK FRONT 5 0 a n g l e 3 9 a n g l e Grid represents inch scale Figure 11 12 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections acceptable on both sides of opening Heat Glo EXCLAIM 50 4013 041 Rev T 08 08 ...

Page 44: ...tallation in Vented Fireplaces Must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 A gas log set must incorporate a gas shutoff Gas log set requires the damper to be locked fully open A listed automatic damper system with safety interlock may be used in this fireplace with only compatible listed gas log sets See damper system manufacturer s insturctions Knockouts are provid...

Page 45: ...Knockout 9 7 8 in 251 mm 19 in 483 mm 10 1 2 in 267 mm Outside Air 14 3 4 in 375 mm Gas Knockout 9 7 8 in 251 mm 19 in 483 mm 10 1 2 in 267mm Outside Air 50 in 1270 mm 33 in 838 mm 68 1 8 in 1730 mm effective height 8 3 4 in 222 mm 70 1 2 in 1791 mm 60 1 4 in 1530 mm 54 3 8 in 1381 mm 41 5 8 in 1057 mm Heat Glo EXCLAIM 50 4013 041 Rev T 08 08 ...

Page 46: ...ptional Components 20 in 508 mm 66 in 1676 mm 1 2 in 13 mm HX4 Hearth Extension Bi fold Glass Doors Heat Glo EXCLAIM 50 4013 041 Rev T 08 08 See your Heat Glo Dealer for a complete list of optional components ...

Page 47: ...insulated Duct Outside Air SL1106 Chimney Section 6 in 152 mm long SL1112 Chimney Section 12 in 305 mm long SL1118 Chimney Section 18 in 457 mm long SL1136 Chimney Section 36 in 914 mm long SL1148 Chimney Section 48 in 1219 mm long SL11 Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 Chimney Offset Return 30 deg FS538 Ceiling Firestop Straight FS540 Ceiling Firestop 30 deg AS10 SL1100 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 2...

Page 48: ...n Shield CB576 Chimney Joint Band 13 in 330 mm JB577 Chimney Joint Band 2 in 51 mm 13 in 330 mm A B 17 in 432 mm Catalog A B FS538 0 deg 17 in 432 mm FS540 30 deg 26 in 660 mm RF570 Roof Flashing RF571 Roof Flashing 39 7 8 in 1013 mm 28 in 711 mm 15 1 4in 387 mm 25 1 4 in 641 mm 29 in 737 mm 15 1 4 in 387 mm SL1130 Offset Return 21 in 533 mm Inside Diameter 11 in 279 mm Outside Diameter 13 in 330 ...

Page 49: ...533 584 LDS BV Decorative Shroud Heat Glo EXCLAIM 50 4013 041 Rev T 08 08 CT56 Chase Top TR11 TR444 Round Termination Cap TR11T TR442 Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST1175 ST475 Square Termination Cap TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap 15 3 4 in 400 mm 32 3 8 in 822 mm 34 3 8 in 873 mm 14 3 4 in 375 mm 23 in 584 mm 23 in 584 mm 9 3 8 in 238 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm 17 in 432 mm 20 in 508 mm 72 in 1829 mm 36 in ...

Page 50: ...escreen Assembly 1 ea 34590 Y Firescreen Handle 1 ea 4021 149 N Heat Shield 34568 N Nailing Flange Qty 6 req 31190 N Refractory Retainer Kit 4013 089 N Refractory Retainer 3 ea 11847 N Grate Retainer 2 ea 4017 046 N Outside Air Kit Qty 2 req 35191 N Fastener Pack 1 ea 12010B N Outside Air Shield 1 ea 33271 Y 4 in Outside Air Inlet Ring 1 ea 35192 N Screen Cover top only Qty 2 req 34548 N Smoke Shi...

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