REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT
The intense heat of the fire will normally cause
hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks
can be minimized by proper curing as described
in “First Fires”. They will not normally dimin-
ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large
cracks develop, then the refractory should be
replaced. To replace the refractory bricks, fol-
low these steps:
1. Remove the front refractories
2. Remove the bottom refractory
3. Remove the left side refractory
4. Remove the right side refractory
5. Remove the back refractory
6. Remove the front ceramic baffle
7. Remove the rear ceramic baffle
To install the new refractories, follow the above
steps in reverse.
DOOR INSTALLATION
The door must be installed only when the instal-
lation of the fireplace is completed. All you have
to do is fit the male part of the hinge, already
on the door, to the female part, which is on the
fireplace. To remove the door, simply pull the
door up from the hinges (see
Figure 5
)
. The
door adjustment has been set at the factory.
If the fit is still not perfect, you can adjust the
door using the hinge screws.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The door may need to be adjusted to keep
the door gasket completely airtight. The door
hinges may be loosened using a 3/8” Nut driver
and 1/8” Allen Key. The door mount hinges
may also be adjusted with a 5/32 Allen Key.
Additionally, on the right side of the unit there
is a latch adjustment screw
(
Figure 5
)
which
may be used to tighten the door gasket when
the door is closed (5/32” Allen Key).
Figure 6
Figure 5 - Door Installation
WARNING
•
Use only a IHP glass doors, specifically
designed for the Montecito-B fireplace.
•
The fireplace cannot be operated with-
out door. Consult your dealer to select
the correct replacement door.
•
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.
1. Front Refractories
2. Bottom Refractory
3. Left Side Refractory
4. Right Side Refractory
5. Back Refractory
6. Front Ceramic Baffle
7. Rear Ceramic Baffle
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
(continued)
A
DETAIL A
Door
Adjustment
Screw
A
DETAIL A
1/8” Allen
Key
5/32”
Allen Key
3/8” Nut-Driver
5/32”
Allen Key
Checking Door Seal -
A one-inch strip of paper
may be used to perform a test of the integrity of
the door seal. Close the door on the paper in at
least eight points. It is normal to feel only a slight
amount of friction. The door gasket does not need
to be “tight” in all areas, since a small amount
of leakage is not hazardous or detrimental to the
performance of your fireplace.
COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATIONS
Climates where temperatures will fall below
32° F (0° C).
The heating performance of the appliance
will vary depending upon the level of insula-
tion, house design, how the appliance is
operated, etc.
If this fireplace is being installed in a cold
climate, it is especially important to seal all
cracks around the fireplace and wherever
cold air could enter the room with noncom-
bustible material.
Also, the outside air inlet duct should be
wrapped with noncombustible insulation to
minimize the formation of condensation. Do
not place insulation materials directly against
the chimney sections. We recommend that
you use the insulated wall radiation shield
since it will maintain the home’s thermal bar-
rier. AC chimney is NOT recommended in
very cold climates (in areas with temperatures
below 32°F (0°C).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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