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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..................2 Installation Choices........................2 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION - LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN ........3 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS ............... 4 Fireplace Placement ........................ 5 Chase Framed Wall........................9 Facing ............................11 Block-In............................

  • Page 3: Features And Specifications

    FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Installation Choices ¥ LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN: The lightweight block-in installation utilizes a masonry enclosure around the Fireplace Xtrordinair yet still allows the use of a metal chimney. This type of installation can be used in the place of a zero clearance fireplace, giving a home a heat producing masonry fireplace without the cost of a masonry chimney.

  • Page 4: Preparation For Installation - Lightweight Block-In

    READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. PACKING LIST: Your Fireplace Xtrordinair 44A-BI is packaged with the following items included: ¥ 44A-BI Fireplace ¥...

  • Page 5: Lightweight Block-In - Specifications

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE STARTING TO INSTALL A LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN FIREPLACE. THERE ARE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET TO INSURE A PROPER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD. IMPORTANT NOTE: The specifications listed in this section are addressed in separate sections detailing each portion of construction of a lightweight block-in fireplace (i.e.

  • Page 6: Fireplace Placement

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Each of the following items listed in this illustration have important specifications that must be followed. Chase F r a m i n g Factory-Built Chimney with Chimney Adapter B l o c k - I n Chase F r a m i n g B l o c k - I n...
  • Page 7 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Fireplace Placement (Continued) Floor Load: The fireplace and the masonry (4x8x16 Nominal Size Blocks, Actual Size 3 1/2"x7 1/2"x15 1/2", 60 ea.) weigh approximately 1200 lbs. which is the equivalent to a 130 lbs. per square foot floor load.
  • Page 8 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Fireplace Placement (Continued) Determining the exact placement of the fireplace is crucial for construction and safety purposes. Such factors as facing material depth, masonry enclosure size, and chimney location all factor in to the final location of the fireplace. The illustration below and on the following page outlines the considerations that must be followed for proper fireplace placement.
  • Page 9 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Fireplace Placement (Continued) Corner Placement If installing the fireplace into a corner, follow all of the specifications listed in this manual along with the additional specifications listed in the illustration below. These minimum clearances are: ¥...

  • Page 10: Chase Framed Wall

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Chase Framed Wall The next consideration is the framing that may surround the fireplace. The opening must be framed to the dimensions shown in the illustration below for the size of the fireplace being installed. Fireplace Xtrordinair suggests that the shaded framing in the illustration below be framed in after the fireplace is installed to make the chimney installation easier.
  • Page 11 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Chase Framed Wall -- Chase Venting Chase Wall Cooling Air Vent Block Enclosure 24" Maximum (Measured From Center of Vent) The chase must be vented with a minimum 28 square inch of cross sectional opening duct (6" diameter round vent is sufficient).

  • Page 12: Facing

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Facing TOP VIEW F r a m i n g 3 1/2" Minimum 2" Minimum F i r e p l a c e B l o c k Fireplace Face Plate 1" 1/2" Sheetrock 4 1/2"...
  • Page 13 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Facing (Continued) Square or Arched Faceplate The set-up face shipped with the fireplace is for a square faceplate. To use the arched set-up face, the top and two side pieces of the square set-up face will need to be removed. Loosen the six set-up face screws and pull the three pieces from behind the arched set-up face, then re-tighten the set-up face screws (see the illustration below).

  • Page 14: Block-In

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Block-In The Fireplace Xtrordinair requires a masonry block-in to surround the fireplace and act as a thermal barrier. It must be made of lightweight concrete blocks.. It must be a minimum of 3 1/2" thick on all sides and extend over the top of the fireplace with a minimum of 7 1/2" of masonry.

  • Page 15: Blower

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Blower The blower system on the Fireplace Xtrordinair is located away from the fireplace on an outside wall. It draws air in from outside, circulating it around the fireplace, and delivering it as heated air to the home. This type of blower system will create a positive pressure inside the home, reducing cold air infiltration.
  • Page 16 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Blower (Continued) Connecting the Blower Duct (Continued): Provided with the fireplace is a start collar with a section of 6" flex duct that can be used as the blower duct. The flex duct connects to the blower housing and the start collar connects to one of the three blower duct hook-ups on the fireplace (right side, left side, and bottom).

  • Page 17: Hearth

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Hearth MINIMUM HEARTH EXTENSION Fireplace 18" Min. (Check Local Building Codes) 11" Min. Tile or marble 1/2" Cement fiberboard or equivalent non-combustible material If the block-in is constructed on a combustible floor, a hearth extension is required to protect the floor in front of the fireplace.

  • Page 18: Factory-Built Chimney

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Factory-Built Chimney The lightweight block-in installation is designed to be used with a factory-built double-wall chimney. Use only the brands of chimney listed in this section. It is very important to follow the clearance specifications listed in this section. The chimney can be installed at any point after the fireplace position is precisely determined.
  • Page 19 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) Rain Cap 2' Min. Chimney Height 3' Min. Storm Collar Flashing The system height, measured from the floor the fireplace Roof Framing (See Roof Opening Table) sets on to the top of the chimney cap, Attic Firestop must not exceed 35'...
  • Page 20 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) Using Offsets Offsets can be used to align the chimney and to gain clearance to combustibles. When using offsets, make sure to follow all of the specifications below. A system can have no more than a total of 2 offsets (Four 30 degree elbows).
  • Page 21 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) Using Offsets (Continued) Elbows may be used directly off the starter sections. In the chase area above the fireplace the chimney must maintain a 3 3/4" clearance to combustibles on the back wall, 4 1/2" minimum on the front wall and header, and 20"...
  • Page 22 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) Factory-Built Chimney Brands Approved for use: Fireplace Xtrordinair is approved with the use of Temco 82 Series, Superior TF8, FMI 8HT, Marco 8D series, and Majestic CF8 series chimneys (See the table below for part numbers). All the components used in the chimney system must be from the same model line and manufacturer or supplied by Travis Industries as a component for that chimney system.
  • Page 23 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) Framing for Roof (Continued) To determine the appropriate size of the roof opening, use the table below. Notice that the first dimension is the same for every slope listed on the left. This is because the width will always be the same no matter what slope the roof has.
  • Page 24 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) Factory-Built Chimney (Continued) The 3-Foot, 2-Foot, 10-Foot Rule (Continued) Minimum Chimney Height on a Flat Roof Less Than 10' 10' or Greater 24" Wall or Parapet 42" 36" 6" 18" "A" "B" These minimum chimney heights are required by building codes for safety purposes, to allow time for sparks exiting a chimney to cool before they land on the roof.

  • Page 25: Lightweight Block-In Installation

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE STARTING TO BUILD A BLOCK-IN FIREPLACE. THERE ARE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS LISTED IN THE LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN SPECIFICATIONS PORTION OF THIS MANUAL THAT MUST BE MET TO INSURE A PROPER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 26 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Making a Guide for the Brick: Measure 29 1/2" from the back wall of the chase and subtract the thickness of the facing material to be used (for thin facings such as marble or tile include the 1/2" thickness of the cement fiber board used as a backing).
  • Page 27 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Place the block on top of the mesh as shown in the illustration below. It is not necessary to mortar to the mesh unless required by local building codes. Make sure to line the blocks up against the 2 x 4 guide, working towards the back.
  • Page 28 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Place the Fireplace Xtrordinair on top of the block platform and position it to meet the finished facing criteria (See illustration below). Level the fireplace front to back and side to side with non-combustible shims. This will insure that the doors of the fireplace will not swing open or closed when they are unlatched.
  • Page 29 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Mortar the first course of vertical block to the base along the sides and back maintaining a 1" minimum clearance to the fireplace and a 2" minimum clearance to combustible wall. When mortaring the vertically stacked courses of block that surround the fireplace, take into consideration the total height that will need to be obtained to reach the height of the fireplace.
  • Page 30 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Install the blower housing in the desired location. Remove the knockout from the fireplace that provides the easiest access to the blower. Provided with the fireplace is a start collar with a section of 6" flex duct attached. Insert the start collar into the knockout hole, reach through the duct and bend over the tabs to lock the start collar in place.
  • Page 31 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Feed the flexible duct out of the fireplace and through the block-in construction. The illustration below shows the duct coming out of the side of the block-in construction. Then feed the two electrical conduits through the opening in the side. Do not run the electrical conduits over the top of the fireplace if the blower is placed on the left side of the fireplace.
  • Page 32 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) Continue with mortaring each course of block staggering the joints until the top of the fireplace is reached (See illustration below). Be sure to keep the front of the enclosure level with the faceplate of the fireplace when aligning each course of block. When installing each new course of block, make sure to add enough mortar to make the block-in obtain a height that will be just taller than the fireplace when the fifth course is installed (i.e.
  • Page 33 LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) After completing the side walls of the block-in, it is time to construct the top. This acts a roof to the block-in construction. The top requires 7 1/2" of masonry spaced a maximum of 1" off the top of the fireplace.

  • Page 34: Facing Installation

    LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN INSTALLATION (Cont.) The last course of brick will look like the illustration below. Course Below Top Course Fill With Mortar Cut as Flue Pipe needed to fit Top Course The last course of block should seal the enclosure, but still allow the chimney adapter to have air enter the outside portion.

  • Page 35: Preparation For Installation - Masonry

    FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED MASON. PACKING LIST: Your Fireplace Xtrordinair 44A-BI is packaged with the following items included: ¥ 44A-BI Fireplace ¥ Side Firebrick ¥...

  • Page 36: Masonry Installation - Specifications

    MASONRY INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED HEARTH: Front = 18" NOTE: Front distance of hearth is Faceplate measured from the faceplate. 8" Min. Sides = 8" 18" HEARTH Min. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES: Minimum Clearance Inches Sidewall to unit ........18" Min. Header Non-Combustible Mantle to Header..........
  • Page 37 MASONRY INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) DIMENSIONS 25" 7" 12 1/2" 12 1/2" 7" 12" 8" ID Collar 11" 39" 23" 44" 8" Top square set-up face extension Loosen these screws on each side to remove the square set-up face extensions. 32"...
  • Page 38 MASONRY INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE STARTING TO BUILD A MASONRY BUILT-IN FIREPLACE. THERE ARE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET TO INSURE A PROPER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD. Make sure the chimney adheres to all of the Extend Flue 2"...

  • Page 39: Masonry Installation

    MASONRY INSTALLATION READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE STARTING TO BUILD A MASONRY FIREPLACE. THERE ARE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS LISTED IN THE MASONRY SPECIFICATIONS PORTION OF THIS MANUAL THAT MUST BE MET TO INSURE A PROPER INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 40 MASONRY INSTALLATION (Continued) Step #2 - Concrete Block Foundation. The concrete foundation is used support the weight of the masonry column around the fireplace. See the illustration on page 8 for a cross section. U.B.C. requires 8" side wall and 8"...
  • Page 41 MASONRY INSTALLATION (Continued) Step #4 - Blower The blower on the Fireplace Xtrordinair is a separate device that can be located away from the fireplace. It provides the fireplace with air that draws the heat off the fireplace and into the room.
  • Page 42 MASONRY INSTALLATION (Continued) Step #4 - Blower Routing the Conduit: During assembly match the plug on the end of the wires coming from the conduit with the plug coming from the top of the blower housing (See Drawing on Previous Page). Snap the conduit connector into the hole on top of the blower housing.
  • Page 43 MASONRY INSTALLATION (Continued) Step #5 - Building the Masonry. Build the masonry around the fireplace, making sure it meets all local building codes. Step #6 - Building the Facing. Continue to build the surrounding masonry and make the facing when the surrounding masonry is completed.
  • Page 44 MASONRY INSTALLATION (Continued) Step #8 - Building the Chimney. Chimney must be a minimum of 12' from the top of the fireplace with no offsets. For every offset in the chimney, add 3' of additional chimney to the minimum allowable. Page 43...

  • Page 45: Detailing The Fireplace

    DETAILING THE FIREPLACE Acid Wash And The Fireplace Xtrordinair NOTE: IF INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR WITH A BRICK OR STONE FACING, READ THE FOLLOWING WARNING ON ACID WASH: Gold is the very best available material for plating fireplace fronts, but it is not indestructible. The most common complaint with any plated surface on a wood burning fireplace is discoloration.

  • Page 46: Faceplate And Door Installation

    DETAILING THE FIREPLACE (Continued) Faceplate and Door Installation After the finished facing has been installed to the proper clearances, it is time to assemble the decorative face plate and doors to the fireplace. If the decorative face is gold plated, be sure that any brick or face material is acid free.
  • Page 47 DETAILING THE FIREPLACE (Continued) Faceplate and Door Installation (Continued) Front View of Fireplace with Faceplate Removed Firebox The switch plate covers this area here Blower Conduit Exposed Warning Label Door Switch Ground Wires White Thermodisk Black Black White Black Black White White Power...

  • Page 48: Door Latch Adjustment

    DETAILING THE FIREPLACE (Continued) Faceplate and Door Installation (Continued) Check the position of the doors for horizontal alignment (the doors in this picture are out of alignment). Add washers to the hinge pins on this side to make the doors align horizontally.

  • Page 49: Baffle Installation

    DETAILING THE FIREPLACE (Continued) Door Latch Adjustment (Continued) If the door is too loose (it has more than 1/16" of play), the latch needs to be adjusted closer to the door (tightened). To do this, first remove the outer nut, the washer next to it, the latch, the inner nut, and the two washers next to the inner nut.

  • Page 50: Installing A Natural Gas Line

    OPTIONAL NATURAL GAS LOG LIGHTERS This fireplace is designed to accept a 1/2" gas line for a natural gas log lighter. The gas line should be installed by a qualified plumber in accordance with all building codes. The gas connection may enter from the left side only. The gas line must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI A223.1-1992 or local codes that may have jurisdiction.

  • Page 51: Safety Label

    SAFETY LABEL The following is a copy of the safety label that is attached to the fireplace. Page 50...

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