Heat & Glo EM-415 Owner's Manual
Heat & Glo EM-415 Owner's Manual

Heat & Glo EM-415 Owner's Manual

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Models:
EM-415
EM-415H

Woodburning Fireplace

Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
Installation and service of this fi replace should
be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or
factory-trained professionals, or technicians
supervised by an NFI certified
professional.
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation and cool down.
Keep children away.
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room
as fi replace.
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
Do not install unvented gas logs.
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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read, understand •...
  • Page 2 OPEN OR CLOSED ONLY. WHEN BURNING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Congratulations! The information contained in this owner’s manual unless noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control systems.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C. Installation of Fan......25 Note: Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Table of Contents Finishing A.
  • Page 4: Listing And Code Approvals

    Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the above actions. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of fi replace and chimney Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire needs to draft properly for safe operation.
  • Page 6 Consider the fi replace location relative to fl oor and ceiling and attic joists. Location Recommended Windward Outside Air Intake Figure 2.1 Recommended Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Recommended Recommended Location Location Marginal Location Multi-level Roofs...
  • Page 7: Typical Fireplace System

    Protective metal hearth strip(s) Figure 2.2 Typical Fireplace System Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Note:Junction box should be installed during initial setup to avoid major reconstruction. Termination cap Storm Collar Chimney penetrates roof...
  • Page 8: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Misc. screws and nails CAUTION • Keep fi replace dry. • Mold or rust may cause odors. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 E. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING Fire Risk Explosion Risk Inspect fireplace and components for damage.
  • Page 9: Framing And Clearances

    Model # EM-415 EM-415H Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Note: • Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
  • Page 10: Clearances

    2 in. (51 mm) min. 2 in. (51 mm) min. 0 in. to floor Figure 3.2 Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARNING Storm Collar Roof Flashing 2 in. (51 mm) min. 2 in. min.
  • Page 11: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    41-1/2 in. (1055 mm) 23 in. (584 mm) Figure 3.4 Framing the Fireplace Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Flush Brick Front Front 12 in. 12 in. (305 mm) (305 mm)
  • Page 12: Construct The Chase

    Chimney Figure 3.5 Chase Assembly Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked with high temperature caulk or stuffed with unfaced fi berglass in- sulation. If the fi replace is being installed on a cement slab,...
  • Page 13: Installation Of Fireplace

    fi replace. See Figure 4.4 for handle location/operation. Outside Air Shield Figure 4.1 Outside Air Installation Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Risk of Smoke Spillage Outside air inlet must be located to prevent blockage from: • Leaves •...
  • Page 14 Figure 4.3 Outside Combustion Air Placement Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Attic insulation shield may be used to keep insulation away from chimney.
  • Page 15: Secure The Fireplace

    fi replace until those diagonals are equal. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in.
  • Page 16: Chimney Assembly

    Lock chimney sections together firmly to resist movement Figure 5.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 NOTE: • Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance.
  • Page 17: Chimney Requirements

    SL324 SL336 SL348 * Dimensions refl ect effective height. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 To determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation, follow the steps below: • Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace installation.
  • Page 18: Using Offsets/Returns

    Proper assembly of air-cooled chimney parts result in an overlap at chimney joints of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm). Effective length is built into this chart. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 • Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle.
  • Page 19: Assemble The Chimney Sections

    • Install the ceiling fi restop. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Note: The ceiling fi restop MUST be nailed to the bottom of the ceiling joists EXCEPT when the space above is uninsulated and the attic insulation shield is not being used (see Figure 5.5).
  • Page 20: Install The Attic Insulation Shield

    Straight chimney sections may be secured with screws (not to exceed 3/4 in./19 mm in length) at the joints. Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 14-1/2 in. (368 mm) 24 in.
  • Page 21: Complete The Enclosure

    Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)
  • Page 22: Chase Top

    Caulk Figure 6.4 Chase Top Construction Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 C. Install the Termination Cap Note: To protect against the effect of corrosion on those parts exposed to the weather, the termination cap can be painted with a rust-resistant paint.
  • Page 23 Figure 6.8 Installing a TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 • For installations utilizing an TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap the last chimney section must be between 7 in. (178 mm) below the chase top and 2 in.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    Insulation Knockout 4 in. (102 mm) Figure 7.1 Gas Line Installation Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Maintain air clearance to combustibles. Combustible Materials B. Junction Box Installation Your appliance is supplied with a Junction Box Kit. We rec- ommend the junction box be installed and wired at this time to avoid reconstruction.
  • Page 25: Installation Of Fan

    Figure 7.4 Secure Bracket to Junction Box Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Figure 7.5 Attach the Heat Shield Figure 7.6 Attach the Junction Box C. Installation of Fan Follow installation instructions supplied with fan kit.
  • Page 26: Finishing

    Common Brick Ceramic Tile 12.50 Armstrong Privacy Plus Marble 14.3-20.0 Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Protective Metal Hearth Strip 2 in. (51 mm) required Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in.
  • Page 27: Finishing Material

    Figure 8.5. Short stub walls are also acceptable if they are contained within the shaded area. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARNING Fire Risk Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Figure 9.1 General Operating Parts Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 • Keep children away. • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fi...
  • Page 29: Outside Air

    Open damper to operate fi replace. Closed damper will over-fi re fi replace and prevent venting of combustion gases. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 E. Firescreen A fi rescreen is always provided to control sparks. It must be closed whenever the fi...
  • Page 30: Grate

    fi replace and try to burn it. This sounds ridiculous but that is exactly what you are doing if you burn unseasoned wood. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Seasoning Seasoned fi rewood is nothing more than wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%.
  • Page 31: Starting A Fire

    fi replace and the refractory and paint to cure. You may notice an industrial odor the fi rst few fi res. This is consid- ered normal. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 CAUTION Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Window closed for start-up? Figure 10.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 fl ue, or some condition is in effect to draw smoke from the fi replace into the house. Understanding and differentiating the conditions which can cause each of these kinds of spill- age problems is essential to their solution.
  • Page 33: Diagnostics And Problem Solving

    fi rebox No: Need for all heat boosts possible How much heat output do you • Unrealistic expectations expect? Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Solutions Open damper. Use more paper/starter. Use more dry kindling.
  • Page 34 Is the chimney clean? • No: Creosote odor • Yes: Damper closed too early Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Solutions Add glass doors. Mix in less seasoned wood after fi re established.
  • Page 35: Maintenance And Servicing The Fireplace

    Termination Cap (CT3-King shown) Figure 11.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Inspect the chimney internally for obstructions and construc- tion damage. Flue pipe joints and seams must be continu- ous and mechanically tight.
  • Page 36: Maintenance Task List

    NFI or CSIA certifi ed professionals, or technicians under the direction of certifi ed professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of the chimney. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Fire Risk Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.
  • Page 37: Reference Materials

    9-5/8 in. (244 mm) 8-5/8 in. 4-1/4 in. (219 mm) (108 mm) 13-1/2 in. (343 mm) Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 28-1/4 in. (718 mm) 14-1/8 in. (359 mm) 8-3/4 in. (222 mm) 22-3/4 in.
  • Page 38: Fireplace Components

    AK22 Outside Air Kit Fan Speed Motor Control 52 in. (1321 mm) HX3 Hearth Extension 1/2 in. (13 mm) Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 FK23 Fan Kit BC-10 16 in. (406 mm) Junction Box Bi-fold Glass Doors...
  • Page 39: Chimney Components

    European Copper Termination Cap - Pawn Style 12 in. (305 mm) 5-1/4 in. (133 mm) 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) CAK4A Chimney Air Kit Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 8 in. (203 mm) Catalog # SL306 SL312 SL318...
  • Page 40 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) JB877 Chimney Joint Band 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) CB876 Chimney Joint Band Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Outside Diameter 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) 14-1/2 in. (368 mm)
  • Page 41 22 in. (559 mm) 23-1/8 in. (587 mm) 18 in. (457 mm) TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 20 in. (508 mm) 9-3/8 in. (238 mm) 9-1/4 in. (235 mm) TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap 72 in.
  • Page 42 24 in. (610 mm) CT3-King 16 in. (406 mm) 18 in. (457 mm) CT3-Knight Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 18-1/4 in. (464 mm) 40-1/8 in. (1019 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) CT3-Queen 31-7/8 in.
  • Page 43: Woodburning Termination Cap

    Minimum height is established with the bottom of the termination cap 7 in. above the chase top. Minimum height must increase accordingly for any height above 7 in. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Woodburning Termination Cap...
  • Page 44: Service Parts

    D. Service Parts EM-415 SERIES Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Exploded Parts Diagram Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 36 in. Energy Master Circulating Fireplace (Damper Control Handle) Traditional Brick Herringbone Brick Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06...
  • Page 45: Service Parts

    Installation Pack Velcro Strips Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual Exterior Touch-up Paint Herringbone Brick Refractory option available week 03/04. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 EM-415 SERIES Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/A Ending Manufacturing Date: Active EM-415 EM-415H Qty.
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  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    HHT reserves the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, in design, material, specifications and prices and the right to discontinue styles and products. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
  • Page 48: Contact Information

    6748942, 6769426, 6774802, 6796302, 6840261, 6848441, 6863064, 6866205, 6869278, 6875012, 6880275, 6908039, 6919884, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Heat & Glo • EM-415/EM-415H • 31317 Rev Q • 10/06 Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 800 W. Jefferson Lake City, MN 55041 –...

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