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DRAFT SMOKE GUIDELINES AND TROUBLESHOOTING  

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Smoking –  Causes And Troubleshooting

To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the door, open 

the combustion air control or damper before opening the door.  

Your appliance has been designed and tested to provide smoke free 

operation. Occasionally, there may be a small amount of smoking 

upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up but this should not 

continue.  If the appliance continues to smoke it is probably for one 

of the following reasons:

A. Negative pressure in the house -

  As the fire burns, air goes up the chimney. This air must be 

replaced through leakage into the house or through the outside 

air duct.  When operating the appliance, open a nearby window 

temporarily to check if there is adequate replacement air supply.

B. Blowers operating (e.g.: range hood) - 

These blowers draw air 

out of the house and may actually cause a negative pressure in 

the house.  Turn off all blowers and open a nearby window to 

determine if this is the cause of the problem.

C. Wet wood -

 Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke instead 

of burning properly. Your dealer can help you determine if you 

have properly seasoned wood for burning.

D. Dirty or blocked chimney -

 Check to make sure the chimney is 

clear and clean. If dirty call a certified chimney sweep or use a 

properly sized chimney brush to clean.

E. Chimney not long enough -

 Refer to page 7 for minimum and 

maximum chimney height Requirements. 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 

roof or wall within ten (10) feet (3 m) of it. Additional height will 

increase draft and will decrease the tendency to smoke.

F. Poor chimney draft -

 With no fire, there should be sufficient draft 

to exhaust cigarette smoke introduced under the baffle or flue baffle.  

Chimneys installed against an outside wall without protection may 

generate back draft problems which will cause start-up problems.  

To prevent this, open a nearby window, roll up a piece of paper and 

light it.  Then, hold it in the upper part of the firebox to warm up 

the chimney.  Wait until the draft is sufficient, then start the fire.

Locating The Appliance

The best location to install your appliance is determined by considering 

the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where 

the appliance 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 (some models), outside air kit and chimney. 

If possible, you should choose a location where the chimney will pass 

through the house without cutting floor or roof joists.
When selecting the location, the chimney outlet position and the 

direction of the wind are important factor affecting the chimney per-

formance. 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) possible. 

NOTE:

 A maximum 

of 2 offsets is allowed.

4' 

4' 

8' 

Standard 

Cord of

Wood

8 Ft. 

(2.4M)

4 Ft. 

(1.2M)

4 Ft. (1.2M)

Marginal Location

Wind Direction

Location

Not

Recommended

Outside Air 

Intake

Facing the Wind

Location

Not 

Recommended

Location Recommended

Tree

Figure 1

Figure 2

Prohibited Fuels

These appliances are designed to burn natural well-seasoned wood. 

The wood fuel should be air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared 

to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Burning artificial 

logs, in some model appliances is allowed (see Installation and Op-

eration manual); please read and follow the instructions provided by 

the manufacturer. DO NOT BURN:

NOTE: The use of a firewood moisture meter is recommended 

to ensure the firewood contains less than 20% moisture.

Seasoning Guide

Softwoods  -  6 months to 18 months

Hardwoods  -  12 months to 24 months
Logs that are 5” diameter across or larger should be split in half, 

three pieces if over 8 inches, and four pieces when over a foot 

across. If a tree has been dead for 2  -  4 years it still needs to be 

cut, split, and seasoned for 6 to 24 months depending on the wood.

• Garbage;

•  Lawn clippings or yard waste;

•  Materials containing rubber, 

including tires;

•  Materials containing plastic;

•  Waste petroleum products, 

paints or paint thinners, or 

asphalt products;

•  Materials containing asbestos;

•  Construction or demolition 

debris;

•  Railroad ties or pres-

sure-treated wood; woods that 

have been dipped in tar, pitch, 

pine tar, creosote, etc.

• Manure or animal remains;

• Salt water driftwood or 

other previously salt water 

saturated materials;

• Unseasoned wood;

• Christmas tree branches;

• Paper products, colored 

paper, cardboard, plywood, 

or particleboard; 

• Gasoline;

• Naphtha;

• Engine Oil; 

• Flammable Liquids; 

• Solvents;

• Grease; or

• Charcoal or Coal

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Страница 2: ...vicinity of this or any other appliance Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable materials...

Страница 3: ...s and troubleshooting WARNING BURNINGIMPROPERFUEL I E CHAR COAL CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISON ING WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoningresemb...

Страница 4: ...assist you in selecting the proper venting system for your installation American National Standards Institute ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appli ances Se...

Страница 5: ...and the traffic flow in the room where the appliance is located allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel and taking into consideration the locationofthehotairducts s...

Страница 6: ...1 2 292 mm 24 5 8 626 mm 8 204 mm 12 3 8 315 mm 15 381 mm 5 8 16 mm 1 26 mm CHIMNEY AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 1 26 mm AIR SPACE BACK AND SIDES 0 0 mm TO BOTTOM GAS LINE KNOCKOUT 12 30...

Страница 7: ...elbow set Maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet For systems with two elbow sets minimum height is 22 feet Maximum height of any system is 50 feet This measurement includes fireplace chimney secti...

Страница 8: ...raming Face Unfinished Shown Corner Installation AK4 Combustion Air Kit Figure 6 Corner Installation Figure 5 Inside Chase Figure 7 Outside Chase Figure 4 Fireplace Framing Fireplace Opening Width 38...

Страница 9: ...seal gap between fireplace frame and hearth extension with a noncombustible material see Figure 8 WARNING Hearth extension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Hearth Extension Seal G...

Страница 10: ...e sections must be assembled independently as the chimney is installed When connect ing chimney directly to the fireplace the inner flue pipe section must be installed first with the lanced side up Th...

Страница 11: ...t be secured with two screws on the outer pipe only see Figure 12 Do not penetrate the inner stainless Figure 13 Ceiling Support Pipe 12S 12DM CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTUREDHOMEF...

Страница 12: ...imble FST10 is required to avoid intrusion by insu lation and recommended to negotiate a joist Firestop Thimble FST10 Figure 16a Firestop Thimble PENETRATING ROOF To maintain a 1 clearance to the pipe...

Страница 13: ...HROUGH FLASHING CONE Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof When installing the flashing on a metal roof it is required that putty tape be used between the flashing and the roof The flashing must be secu...

Страница 14: ...termination to another We suggest that terminations be separated at least 24 center to center and stacked at a vertical height difference of 18 see Figure 21 Note If a decorative shroud is to be inst...

Страница 15: ...nd place flash ing over chase 4 Secure flashing through sides with 8 penny nails or sheet rock screws 5 Place galvanized sleeve through hole in flashing and around last section of chimney see Figure 2...

Страница 16: ...lvanized steel over chimney outlet see Figure 31 6 Attach storm collar where chimney pierces opening in flash ing Caulk where storm collar touches outer chimney pipe see Figure 31 NONCHASE INSTALLATIO...

Страница 17: ...ut lines line up Install the retaining bracket and tighten set screws Figure 33 4 Install the right and left refractory panels with the gas line knock outs oriented down toward the firebox bottom Inst...

Страница 18: ...and flush with the front of the fireplace Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the panel and firebox Figure 36 Note If replacing entire kit start with the masonry brick hearth panel then foll...

Страница 19: ...Side Brick with Access Hole Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Conduit Insulation Gas Conduit Cover 1 2 Dowel Remove Knockout Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified service person...

Страница 20: ...ING This kit is to be installed by a qualified service technician or other qualified agency in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the Authority Having Ju...

Страница 21: ...Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully opened before starting fire This will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox IMPORTANT The glass must be allowed...

Страница 22: ...lit logs split wood will light more quickly Arrange the logs to provide plenty of air space between them 5 Light the paper at both sides of the firebox 6 Close the screens to prevent the escape of spa...

Страница 23: ...s fireplace may be used if installed in accordance with the instructions by its manufacturer A locally fabricated shroud may be used with IHP Shroud Leg Spacer Kit SLK in accor dance with instructions...

Страница 24: ...2 3 5 6 7 8 2 9 2 11 12 13 20 2 14 3 15 21 16 22 17 23 26 25 27 28 29 31 2 32 2 30 33 2 34 24 18 19 10 4 MODEL CATALOG NO WRT3538WS F3412 WRT3538WH F3413 WRT4038IS F3414 WRT4038IH F3415 WRT3543WS F34...

Страница 25: ...nduit Gas Line LBRS 2 10 Insulation Dome 1 11 Assembly Dome LBR38 1 Assembly Dome LBR43 1 12 Assembly Lintel Extension LBR38 1 Assembly Lintel Extension LBR43 1 13 J4359 Bracket Damper Rod 1 14 See Pa...

Страница 26: ...t 38 White Stk Refractory Panels F3434 Kit 38 White HB Refractory Panels F3437 Kit 43 White Stk Refractory Panels F3438 Kit 43 White HB Refractory Panels CATALOG NO DESCRIPTION F3435 Kit 38 Ivory Spli...

Страница 27: ...tory 3 KEY NO CAT NO DESCRIPTION 38 Split Stk 43 Split Stk 38 Split HB 43 Split HB QTY 1 F3435 Kit 38 Ivory Split Stk Masonry Panels 1 2 Assembly Hearth Cut LBR38 Ivory 1 3 Assembly Panel Left Cut Ivo...

Страница 28: ...54 18 12HT 18 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0955 24 12HT 24 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0956 36 12HT 36 Section Hi Temp Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0957 48 12HT 48 Sectio...

Страница 29: ...Louvered Screen FIRESTOP THIMBLE F0944 FST10 Firestop Thimble LABEL UL127 50PK WARNING HOT Fire Risk Insulation and combustibles must not touch pipe Consult manual for clearance requirements Ensure pr...

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Страница 31: ...be subject to normal use with approved fuels listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product This includes burning such fireplace fuels as wood and natural or propane gas Fuel products with a...

Страница 32: ...0855 00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult yo...

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