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A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900121-00.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire
la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900121-00.
Fireplace, also for use in mobile or
manufactured homes with solid fuel only.
• Hot! Do not touch! The glass and
surfaces of this appliance will be hot
during operation and will retain heat
for a while after shutting off the appli-
ance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
• If small children are present in the home, it is
recommended that this appliance be fitted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
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US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report # 14-199
EPA Cert. No. 537
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

MONTECITO™
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 900120-00 REV. D 05/2015
MODEL
MONTE
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient
and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read
and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any cir-
cumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door
or firescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct replacement door or firescreen.
• The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-
cal connection must be made prior to fireplace
installation
• 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.
• Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.
P900120-00
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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MONTECITO™ EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900120-00 REV. D 05/2015 MODEL MONTE This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules And Specifications For Mobile Or Manufactured Home Installation

    WARNING combustible flowing window can block the entrance of air. treatments such as curtains on The Montecito™ fireplace must nearby windows that are of suf- IMPORTANT be installed with an outside air ficient length to be blown in front...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONLY. This appliance is designed to burn dry Safety Rules and Specifications for seasoned natural wood only (see Page 6 for a The Montecito™ wood-burning fireplace is an Mobile or Manufactured list of prohibited fuels). Failure to burn proper energy efficient, heat circulating, closed com- Home Installation ......Page 2...
  • Page 4: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    10 to 20 minutes amount of creosote on the glass and in the after reloading, depending on the heat and on There is no flue damper in the Montecito™ wood chimney. The combustion air control must be the moisture content of the wood.
  • Page 5: Important Cautions

    When H. Do not burn wood in the area in front of the operating the Montecito fireplace, open a grate. When creosote has accumulated it shall be nearby window temporarily to check if there I.
  • Page 6: Finish Door Casing Care

    Prohibited Fuels Top Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning Achieving Clean Burns The Chimney This heater is designed to burn natural wood Check the exhaust in about 15 to 20 minutes only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions (see below). Large amounts of smoke indicate Before starting to clean your chimney, we generally result when burning air dried seasoned an improper burn setting (either too high or too...
  • Page 7: Refractory Installation

    DOOR INSTALLATION The intense heat of the fire will normally cause The door must be installed only when the installation of the Montecito™ fireplace is completed. hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks All you have to do is fit the male part of the hinge, already on the door, to the female part, which can be minimized by proper curing as described is on the fireplace.
  • Page 8: Facade Installation

    Cover the insulation with drywall panels around the fireplace. 12” Max. (305mm) Hearth Extension Requirements Area where wood The Montecito fireplace may be installed Mantel can be Mantel directly on a combustible floor. The supplied installed safety metal strip must be positioned as follows:...
  • Page 9: Framing Dimensions

    Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE FRAMING DIMENSIONS Including Finising Materials if any Corner Installation Fireplace Opening Width 19-5/8” 36-1/4” 921 mm 42” 1067 mm * Zero Clearance From Back 30-1/8” 764 mm Spacer to Wall 13-1/2” 343 mm 77” 1956 mm 37-1/2”...
  • Page 10: Nailing Flanges

    Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling Firestop NOTE: It is recommended that the Wall chase walls and floor be insulated CTDT in the same manner, using the Termination same insulation, as the rest of the building, below the attic.
  • Page 11: Fireplace Blower

    Maximum length See Figure 14 Figure 15 Noncombustible Facing * The height of the louver must be measured from the base of the Montecito fireplace to the When installing the double outlet system, the Drywall middle point of the louver.
  • Page 12: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT It is mandatory to install an outside air connec- Rain Cap tion to the Montecito™ wood burning fireplace. The following components are required and are included with the fireplace: Flashing Collar Flashing • Outside air kit (includes 4 inch flex that goes...
  • Page 13: Chimney System

    ‘’Enclosure’’ section. are especially prone to flow reversal. 2. The IHP fireplace model Montecito may be installed only with Security NOTE: Local codes may not require firestopping at the ceiling levels for Chimneys International 6”...
  • Page 14: Chimney Installation Instructions

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Attic Radiation Shield INSTRUCTIONS Attic Radiation ASHT / S2100 Shield HT6103+ / HT6000+ 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor Solid Packed Pipe * Flashing and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 21). Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes.
  • Page 15: Offset Chimney Installation

    After reaching the location requiring the AC * elbow, proceed as follows: Air Cooled Chimney Chimney ASHT+ / HT6103+ / S-2100+ / HT6000+ Collar Chimneys Spacer (built 1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required into flashing) direction. Fasten it to the chimney with the three (3) 1/2”...
  • Page 16 Offset Dimensions Total Height Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 6” Height 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48”...
  • Page 17: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION (RSM+ and RSMI30) Chimney AC When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. RSMI45 NOTE: 45º...
  • Page 18: Glass Care - Replacement

    Glass Replacement cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To The glass used for the Montecito™ fireplace is replace the gasket, first remove all of the old sions Page 9). a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / gasket and gasket cement.
  • Page 19: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support 18” (460 mm) This support has three possible uses: 18” (460 mm) 1. For ASHT+ / HT6103+ and S-2100+ / HT6000+ , it must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset.
  • Page 20: Masonry Application Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION Follow these steps: WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the ASHT+ be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep. elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney.
  • Page 21: Installation Accessories

    Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Montecito™ Facade Black, MFBK H4843 Central Forced Air Kit, Central forced air kit including: blower Montecito Facade Hammered Steel, MFMC H4845 (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed Doors (Required - Order Separately) control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible pipe...
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Montecito™ Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Part/Cat. No. H4841 Montecito Blower (heat activated on/off pre-wired), UZY5 UZY5 Blower motor speed control (wall mount), VRUW VRUW EPA Estimated Model Emission Rate Heat Output Efficiency Snap Disc, Blower Montecito 3.7 g/hr...
  • Page 23: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) securitychimneys.com Fireplace Model MONTE - Approved Venting Components manufactured...
  • Page 24 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 Tubinox LL Chimney Lining System** ® 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Rigid Stainless Steel Liner For Relining A Masonry Chimney, 6”...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your Astria™ Brand EPA Wood Burning Fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the Limited Lifetime Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the Limited Lifetime Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 26: Product Reference Information

    1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 See Page 22 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only parts sup- Nashville, TN 37210 plied from the manufacturer. Visit us at Astria.us.com Model Number _____________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name _____________________________________________________ Dealer’s Phone Number ______________________________________________...

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