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Heatilator • FL92 Installation Manual • 4012-081 • Rev C • 10/03/13
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Table of Contents
1 Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certification
4
B. Non-Combustible Materials
4
C. Combustible Materials
4
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
5
B. Design and Installation Considerations
6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
6
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
7
C. Tools and Supplies Needed
8
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
8
E. Fireplace System Requirements
8
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
9
B. Clearances
10
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
10
C. Construct the Chase
11
D. Frame the Fireplace
12
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
12
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
13
G. Install Outside Air Kit
14
AK14/AK18 Installation
14
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements
15
B. Offsets/Returns
16
C. Termination Requirements
17
5 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System
18
B. Assemble Chimney Sections
19
C. Install Chimney Air Kit (optional)
19
D. Secure Offset/Return
20
E. Install Ceiling Firestops
20
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
21
G. Roof Penetration
22
H. Install Chase/Chase Top
22
I. Termination Cap Requirements
23
J. Install Termination Cap
23
6 Shrouds
A. Radiation Shield
25
B. Field Constructed Shrouds
25
1. Open Top Shroud
25
2. Mailbox Style Shroud
26
3. Roofed Style Shroud
26
7 Finishing
A. Finishing Material
27
B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing
28
1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor
and Hearth Extension Raised to Bottom of
Firebox Opening
29
2. Raised Hearth Extension and Raised Fireplace
30
3. Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush
with the Floor
30
C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
31
D. Mantel and Wall Projections
31
E. Sidewalls/Surrounds
31
8 Fireplace Setup
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
32
B. Wood Burning Inserts
32
C. Glass Doors (required)
32
9 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components
33
B. Optional Components
36
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