If possible, you should choose a location where
the chimney will pass through the house without
cutting fl oor or roof joists (see fi replace dimen-
sions
Page 9
).
Usually, no additional fl oor support is needed
for the fi replace. The adequacy of the fl oor
can be checked by fi rst estimating the weight
of the fi replace system. Weights are given
on
Page 22
. Note the fl oor construction and
consult your local building code to determine
if additional support is needed.
The Montecito fireplace may be installed
directly on the fl oor or on a raised base (for
proper guidelines, refer to “Hearth Extension
Requirements”) and a minimum of 6’8” (2 m)
measured from the base of the appliance to the
ceiling is required.
When selecting the location, the chimney outlet
position and the direction of the wind are impor-
tant 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) pos-
sible.
NOTE:
A maximum of 2 offsets is
allowed.
GLASS CARE
Glass Replacement
The glass used for the Montecito™ fi replace is
a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F /
760° C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced
with an identical ceramic glass. Tempered
glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the
high temperatures of the Montecito fi replace.
Replacement glass should be purchased from a
IHP dealer (see “Replacement Parts”,
Page 22
)
.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH CRACKED
OR BROKEN GLASS.
Glass Cleaning
The Montecito fi replace is designed to keep
the glass clean under normal operating condi-
tions. If the Montecito fi replace is operated
continuously with the combustion air controls
closed, the glass will tend to get dirty unless
the fuel, fi rebox and glass are maintained at
hot temperatures (see “Refueling For Best
Performance”). To clean the glass, there are a
number of specially designed cleaners. Your
authorized IHP dealer can recommend a suit-
able cleaner which is available in your area.
Regular household 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 PROVOKE PAINT
PEELING OFF.
Gasket
Length
Dimensions
Part No.
Steel Door
Around
Glass
69
(1753)
1 x 3/16
(25 x 4.8)
PR-SR1685D
On Door
Frame
73
(1854)
5/8 dia.
(15.9)
PR-SR1823G
Cast Door
Around
Glass
69
(1753)
1 x 5/16
(25 x 4.8)
PR-SR1823H
On Door
Frame
73
(1854)
5/8 dia.
(15.9)
PR-SR1823G
Table 1
Inches (millimeters)
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Locating The Montecito Fireplace
The best location to install your fi replace is
determined by considering the location of
windows, doors, and the traffi c fl ow in the room
where the fi replace is located, allowing space
in front of the unit for the hearth extension and
the mantel, and taking into consideration the
location of the hot air ducts (optional), outside
air kit and chimney.
Gasket Replacement
Remove the door from the unit (see
Page 7
)
and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To
replace the gasket, fi rst remove all of the old
gasket and gasket cement. Make sure that the
surface is totally clean before applying new
cement (a high temperature silicone caulking
rated at 500° F [260° C], is suitable) or adhesion
problems may result. Apply gasket cement to
the gasket channel and install the new gasket.
This replacement part is available from your IHP
dealer in the following dimensions:
Marginal Location
Wind Direction
Location
Not
Recommended
Outside Air Intake
Facing the Wind
Location
Not
Recommended
Location Recommended
Figure 30
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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