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Heatilator TRADITIONAL 4200 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Heatilator TRADITIONAL 4200 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TRADITIONAL 4200

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Note:
An arrow (Æ) found in the text signifies change in content.
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
12/03
35036 Rev E
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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRADITIONAL 4200 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Note: An arrow (Æ) found in the text signifies change in content. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Design and Installation Considerations ....................... 3 A. Listings and Code Approvals ........................4 B. Description of the Fireplace System ......................4 C. System Components ........................... 5 D. Pre-Installation Preparation ......................... 9 E. Chimney Requirements ..........................11 F.

  • Page 3: Design And Installation Considerations

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly. This may result in smoke spillage from your fireplace, as well as cause other combustion appliances to operate incorrectly.

  • Page 4: Listings And Code Approvals

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in Check with your local building code agency prior to installing accordance with UL 127 standards, and has been listed by this fireplace to ensure compliance with local codes, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

  • Page 5: System Components

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Components , d l , d l s i l , d l GR9 Integral Grate Bi-Fold Glass Doors HX4 - Hearth Extension DM1342 DM1342B DM1342S Fireplace Dimensions 12/03 35036 Rev E...

  • Page 6: Chimney Components

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. " 6 " 2 " 8 " 6 " 8 z i l s f f ° 0 °...
  • Page 7 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chimney Sections " 6 ¾ " SL11 - Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 - Offset/Return " 2 ¾ " " 8 ¾ " " 6 ¾ " " 8 ¾ " i t c RF570 - Roof Flashing RF571 - Roof Flashing Firestop Spacer Flat to 6/12 Pitch...
  • Page 8 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ST1175 Square LDS33 (3’ x 3’) Termination Cap LDS46 (4’ x 6’) Decorative Shroud TR11 Round Æ Termination Cap TR11T TR11T Round Telescoping Round Telescoping Termination Cap Termination Cap CT56 Chase Top CAK5A Chimney Air Kit 35036 Rev E 12/03...

  • Page 9: Pre-Installation Preparation

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 2. Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the performance and cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fireplace.
  • Page 10 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Framing the Fireplace The T4200 fireplace will fit a framed opening of 52” wide x 43 ” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 27¾”. Figure 5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered to.

  • Page 11: Chimney Requirements

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figures are the minimum distances from the base of the fireplace. Minimum overall straight height 14.5 ft.
  • Page 12 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line) Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule. This rule states: “If the horizontal distance from the side of the chimney to the peak of the roof is ten feet or less, the top of the chimney must be at least two feet above the peak of the roof, but never less than...

  • Page 13: Installation Of Fireplace

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F. INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire. 1.
  • Page 14 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace (depending on your installation requirement). Chimney sections are locked together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section.
  • Page 15 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Æ 6. Attic Insulation Shield 8. Secure the Chimney System An insulation shield should be installed when there When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with sections, they must be locked into position with the the factory built chimney system.
  • Page 16 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 14.
  • Page 17 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Complete the Enclosure Complete the fireplace enclosure, allowing space for outside air ducts and gas piping if desired. Electrical wiring should not come in contact with the fireplace. A minimum clearance of ¾” must be maintained between the fireplace sides and the enclosure as well as the fireplace back and the enclosure.
  • Page 18 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. Hearth Extension A hearth extension must be installed with all fireplaces to protect the combustible floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. The construction of, and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17 and 18. A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material and may have a maximum thickness as per the illustration.
  • Page 19 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18. Position the Hearth Extension 19. Finishing Material Position and secure the hearth extension over the Do not install combustible materials over the black protective metal strips that have been placed partially face of the fireplace! This poses a safety hazard under the fireplace front.

  • Page 20: Constructing A Chase

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the 1. Materials chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for the The chase is constructed using framing materials fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most much the same as the walls in your home.
  • Page 21 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials maintaining a minimum 2” air space around the chimney. 3. Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure. When using a TR11 round termination cap, the uppermost top section of pipe must extend 6”...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs. 1.
  • Page 23 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Glass Doors 7. Wood Fuel Most efficient fireplace operation using glass doors is FIREWOOD: Your fireplace performance depends on with the doors open. When the doors are open, the the quality of the firewood you use. All seasoned wood, screen must be closed.
  • Page 24 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SEASONING: Seasoned firewood is nothing more than Note: The first three or four fires should be of mod- wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture erate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned content of around 20%.
  • Page 25 T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the If the fire is hard to start and smoke spills out of the chimney. The amount of negative pressure determines fireplace, or you find it difficult to establish and maintain how strong the draft is.

  • Page 26: Maintenance Instructions

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a WARNING! tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should A chimney fire can permanently damage your be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, chimney system.

  • Page 27: Index

    T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Index Fireplace Air Clearance 15, 17 Offsets/Returns 7, 11 Enclosure 17 Air Clearances 9, 10, 17 Outside Air 22 Locations 9 Air Kit 6, 16 Outside Air Kit 6, 16 Firescreen 23 Ashes, Disposal of 26 Overhead Obstructions 11 Æ...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    HEATILATOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Limited Warranty As part of its 20-YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM AS PART OF ITS 20 YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”), HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) is pleased to offer a Limited Warranty and a Replacement Parts Advantage covering specific components of your Heatilator woodburning fireplace system ( the “Fireplace”), installed in the United States of America or Canada.

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