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Heatilator Wood Burning Fireplace A36CH Owner's Manual

Heatilator Wood Burning Fireplace A36CH Owner's Manual

Installation and operation wood burning fireplace
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Models:
A36C, A36CH
A42C, A42CH
Wood Burning 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 certifi ed professional.
NOTICE
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.
Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
•
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
•
DO NOT touch screen/mesh or glass doors until
cooled
•
NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
•
Keep children away
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
fl ammable materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
•
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
•
DO NOT install unvented gas logs.
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors
and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool
down.
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  • Page 1 Models: A36C, A36CH A42C, A42CH Wood Burning 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...

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator wood burning fi replace. The Heatilator fi replace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety and reliability. As the owner of a new fi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. •...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada.
  • Page 5 This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface ?nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, ?rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baf?es, ?repots, doors, or ?rebox area are not covered by this warranty.

  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifi cation This fi replace system has been tested and listed in accor- dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Under- writers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United States and Canada. This fi...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    Operating Instructions HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away •...

  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    B. Seasoned Wood Properly seasoned wood is important for successful operation of your fi replace. Most woodburning fi replace problems are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. Seasoned fi rewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%.

  • Page 9: Glass Doors

    H. Glass Doors • Glass doors are optional. • Refer to Figure 2.2 for how to properly use them. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors ap- proved by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed.

  • Page 10: Wood Fuel

    N. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. •...

  • Page 11: Maintainance And Service

    Maintainance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. • The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible fl...

  • Page 12: Check Firebox Refractory

    C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace refractory. Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal. The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Fire burns too fast Possible Cause Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Damper closed/not fully open Not enough air for fi re to ignite Wood condition is too wet, too large Bed of coals not established...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Installer Guide Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Support straps on rafter support chimney (not shown) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8) Chimney system...

  • Page 15: Design And Installation Considerations

    B. Design and Installation Considerations NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.

  • Page 16: Locating Fireplace & Chimney

    E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fi replace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fi re. •...

  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    F. Tools and Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers High temp caulking material Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level...

  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    Framing & Clearances A. Select Fireplace Location As a room divider 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum Note: Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do not include drywall either in the cavity or on the interior walls. Model # Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations (Framing dimensions shown) In an exterior chase Across a...

  • Page 19: Clearances

    B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. 2 in. (51 mm) min. Ceiling Firestop Adapter attached here (not shown)

  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) (may be 24 in) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 6.3. Grid represents 1 in.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    Installation of Fireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4) • Location(s) of outside air kit • Electrical connections and/or wall switch •...
  • Page 22 3 ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet. Note: Chimney air kit not shown, but required in Canada. Figure 7.3 Possible Outside Air Inlet Locations Outlet blocked by snow, leaves, etc. liquids storage Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space...

  • Page 23: Install Outside Air Kit

    E. Install Outside Air Kit • Keep duct runs short and straight to minimize restriction. A small dip is acceptable for a cold air trap. • The outside air kit must be installed on the left hand side of the fi replace. •...

  • Page 24: Chimney Assembly

    Chimney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Install roof flashing according to minimum...

  • Page 25: Chimney Requirements

    A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fi replace as shown in Figure 8.2. • Minimum overall straight height • Minimum height with offset/return • Maximum height • Maximum chimney length between an offset and return •...

  • Page 26: Using Offsets/Returns

    B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheating and fi...

  • Page 27: Assembling Chimney Sections

    C. Assembling Chimney Sections WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install substitute or damaged chimney components. • Use only those components described in this manual. Substitute or damaged chimney components could impair safe operation and cause overheating and fi re. •...

  • Page 28: Installing Attic Insulation Shield

    F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic insu- lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or other combustible material coming into contact with the chimney. • DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the attic insulation shield.

  • Page 29: Cut Out Hole In Roof

    G. Cut out Hole in Roof • Refer to Figure 8.9. • Plumb from roof to center of chimney. • Drive a nail up through roof to mark center of pipe. • Measure to either side of nail and mark the 14-1/2 in. x 14-1/2 in.

  • Page 30: Chimney Termination Requirements

    J. Chimney Termination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this fi replace system. • Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials. • Locate cap away from trees or other structures. • The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above any portion of roof within 10 ft (3.05 m) as shown in Figure 8.10.

  • Page 31: Chase Installations

    Chase Installations A. Construct the Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the fi replace and/or its vent system. Vertical chimneys that run on the outside of a building must be installed inside a chase. Construction of the chase may vary with the type of build- ing.

  • Page 32: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. C. Install Chase Top • You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase tops are available from your Heatilator dealer or may be fi eld constructed. •...

  • Page 33: Install Termination Cap

    D. Install Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure. • Refer to termination cap instructions. WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation allows sparks, heat and embers to escape.
  • Page 34 • TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Termination Cap Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Chase Top Chimney Pipe Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Figure 9.7 Installing a TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap • TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap Termination Cap Collar 2 in.

  • Page 35: Shrouds

    Shrouds A. Radiation Shield • Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where specifi ed. B. Field Constructed Shrouds WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specifi ed. Improper construction may overheat chase top. • Chase top shrouds may be fi eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes.
  • Page 36 Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim Min. Opening Width 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Figure 10.3 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Roofed Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Minimum Height above Radiation Shield...

  • Page 37: Finishing

    11 11 Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: Steel - Iron Brick - Tile Concrete - Slate Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°...

  • Page 38: Finishing Material

    D. Finishing Material Refer to Section 11 for combustible/noncombustible mate- rials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for noncombustible zone. WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs. • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible zone.

  • Page 39: Combustible Mantel

    E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 11.11. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in. (305 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). •...

  • Page 40: Accessories

    Accessories A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fi re generates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed A certifi...

  • Page 41: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08...

  • Page 42: Fireplace Components

    B. Fireplace Components Catalog # Description A36C/A42C Circulating Fireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, Traditional Brick Pattern Refractory and junction box A36CH/A42CH CirculatingFireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, Herringbone Pattern Refractory and junction box DM1736/DM1742 Bi-Fold Glass Door - Clear View - Black DM1736B/DM1742B Bi-Fold Glass Door - Clear View - Polished Brass DM1736S/DM1742S...

  • Page 43: Chimney Components

    C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fi replace. CAK4A Chimney Air Kit Insulated Duct/Outside Air Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL306 Chimney Section - 6 in. (152 mm) long SL312 Chimney Section - 12 in.
  • Page 44 Diameter 8 in. (203 mm) Effective Diameter Height 10-1/2 in. 4-3/4 in. (267 mm) (121 mm) SL315/SL330 Offset/Return Assembled Diameter: 14 1/2 in./368 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm AS8 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) JB877 Chimney Joint Band 10-1/2 in.
  • Page 45 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) TR344 Round Termination Cap 23 in. (584 mm) 19 in. (483 mm) 15-5/8 in. (397 mm) ST375 Square Termination Cap TR-TVK LDS33/LDS46 Decorative Shroud Catalog # LDS33 LDS46 1219 1829 34-3/4 in. (883 mm) 32-1/2 in. (826 mm) TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap 13-1/4 in.

  • Page 46: Service Parts

    D. Service Parts Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08...
  • Page 47 D. Service Parts (continued) Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08...

  • Page 48: Contact Information

    E. Contact Information Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heatilator dealer, please visit www.heatilator.com. • Important operating a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included.

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