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Model(s):
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Manufactured Home Approved
Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified
professionals.
Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfire. Overfiring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
WARNING
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
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace
Technologies recommends HHT For use with solid wood fuel only. Factory Trained or NFI certified Other fuels may overfire and generate professionals. poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
8. Chimney Fire B. General Operating Parts 1. Flue Damper 2. Outside Air 3. Glass Doors C. Fuel 1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation 7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs D. First Fire E. Lighting Instructions Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 3: Welcome
THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TESTED WITH GRATE AND DOORS CLOSED AND HAS DEMONSTRATED COMPLIANCE WITH WASHINGTON STATE AMENDMENT TO THE UBC STANDARD, CHAPTER 31-2 REQUIREMENTS. COMPLIANCE PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 2009 TO JANUARY 1, 2018. Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty
2 years Factory-installed blowers Molded refractory panels Ignition Modules 3 years Firepots and burnpots 5 years 1 year Castings and baffles Manifold tubes, 7 years 3 years HHT chimney and termination 1 year Burners, logs and refractory years Limited 3 years Firebox and heat exchanger Lifetime All replacement parts 90 Days beyond warranty period See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page. 4021-645G 2/15 Page 1 of 2 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... - Page 5 This warranty is void if: • The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling, cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes. • The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation. • There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: • The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE. 4021-645G 2/15 Page 2 of 2 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15...
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Page 6: Product Specific And General Information
• DO NOT install unvented gas logs. This fireplace complies with the installation requirements • Damper must be locked open. for HUD. • Gas flame may generate fumes. CAUTION! The structural integrity of the manufactured home floor, wall, and celing/roof must be maintained. Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies. Warning! Risk of Fire! For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information
48 in. (1219 mm) Clear Space 12 in. (305 mm) Front of Fireplace Clear Space Sides of Fireplace (from the FP opening) Figure 3.1 Clear Space Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 8: Grate
If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 9: General Operating Parts
CAUTION! If you expect that children may come into contact with this fireplace, we recommend a barrier such as a decorative screen. See your dealer for suggestions. B. General Operating Parts WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fire- place according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. Close Open Close Open Outside Air Flue Control Handle Damper Figure 3.2 General Operating Parts Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 10: Flue Damper
The outside air kit supplies some combustion air for CORRECT INCORRECT your fireplace. It may help reduce the effects of nega- tive air pressure. Close the inlet to prevent cold drafts when the fireplace is not being used CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. Adjust before lighting fire. Figure 3.3 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 11: Fuel
Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 12: Seasoning
D. First Fire with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain Before lighting your first fire in the fireplace, make certain or snow, delaying the seasoning process. Avoid that: covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so • refractory is in place may trap moisture from the ground and impede air • all labels have been removed from glass and trim. circulation. Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 13: Lighting Instructions
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of the fireplace. DO NOT: • store flammable materials close to the fireplace • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Service
• Inspect the system at the fireplace connection and at the chimney top. TR344 In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Tech- Round nologies recommends replacement of the chimney and Termination Cap inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 15: Grate
• If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. F. Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner • Inspect condition of refractory. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Wood condition is too wet, too large Use dry, seasoned wood (refer to wood fuel section). Bed of coals not established before Start with paper & kindling to establish bed of coals (refer adding wood to starting fire section). Flue blockage such as birds’ nests Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by a or leaves in termination cap certified chimney sweep. Down draft or negative pressure Do not use exhaust fans during start-up (refer to negative Competition with exhaust devices pressure section). Open window below the fireplace towards the wind. Fire burns too fast Extremely dry or soft wood Mix in hardwood. Mix in less seasoned wood after fire is established (refer to wood fuel section). No glass doors Add glass doors to slow down air flow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... - Page 17 Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing? Outside air Window closed Combustion closed? for start-up? air control Figure 5.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15...
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Page 18: Faqs
Contact your dealer for additional informa- draft in the entire system. tion regarding operation and troubleshoot- If the fire is hard to start and smoke spills out of the fire- ing. Visit www.heatilator.com to find a place, or you find it difficult to establish and maintain a dealer. moderately high burn rate, then the flue draft is too low and corrective measures must be taken. Be sure you have air available for combustion and that your firewood is dry and well seasoned. Build your fires properly and according to the instructions given in op- Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 19: Reference Materials
Grate Retainer Qty 2 req 4044-170 Grate GR41 Firescreen Assembly Qty 2 req 4044-028 Firescreen Rod 4044-175 Firescreen Handle 10002 Additonal service parts on following page 8/15 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... -
Page 20: Service Parts
Cable Ties, Installation Manual, and Owner’s Manual) OA Assembly 4044-051 OA Plate 4044-182 OA Ring 4044-183 Fastener Pack 4025-023 UD6 Duct 4021-632 Installation Manual 4044-212 Owner’s Manual 4044-211 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15... - Page 21 4044-109 Grate Retainer Qty 2 req 4044-170 Grate GR40 Firescreen Assembly 4044-027 Firescreen Rod 4044-172 Firescreen Handle 1 ea 10002 Additonal service parts on following page 8/15 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15...
- Page 22 Cable Ties, Installation Manual, and Owner’s Manual) OA Assembly 4044-051 OA Plate 4044-182 OA Ring 4044-183 Fastener Pack 4025-023 UD6 Duct 4021-632 Installation Manual 4044-212 Owner’s Manual 4044-211 Heatilator • MEL36, MEL42 Owners Manual • 4044-211 • Rev D • 08/10/15...
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Page 24: Contact Information
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The back refractory panel is broken on my MEL36a wood burning fireplace. I have procurred a replacement panel and **** trying to replace it. It appears that you have to take out a side refractory panel before removing the back panel. I have removed the screw above each of these panels, but they still wont come out. I cannot find the replacement procedure on line. Can you tell me how to replace the back refractory panel? Thank you
To replace the back refractory panel on a Heatilator MEL36 wood-burning fireplace:
1. Make sure the fireplace is completely cool.
2. Remove any existing firebox components such as the grate or andirons.
3. Carefully remove the damaged back refractory panel.
4. Insert the replacement back refractory panel, ensuring it fits snugly. The correct size for the MEL36 is 26-9/16" x 16-1/8" x 5/8".
5. Do not burn the fireplace without the refractory panel installed.
6. To prevent cracking from thermal shock, season the new refractory before full use.
Use only the specified replacement refractory panel provided by the manufacturer.
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