Astria Villa Vista Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900136-00.
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la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900136-00.
• 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 fi tted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
C
US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report # 14-197
EPA Cert. No. 518
P900135-00
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

VILLA VISTA™
Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 900135-00 REV. B 06/2016
MODEL
Villa Vista
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and
dependable installation of your fi replace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fi replace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modifi cation or alteration of the fi replace system, including
but not limited to the fi replace, 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 fi replaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
WARNING
• The fi replace cannot be operated without a door
or fi rescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct door or fi rescreen.
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fi replace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
• Install the fi replace only as described in these
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS VILLA VISTA™ Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 900135-00 REV. B 06/2016 MODEL Villa Vista This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and dependable installation of your fi replace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    WARNING treatments such as curtains on nearby windows that are of WARNING The Villa Vista™ fi replace must suffi cient length to be blown in be installed with an outside air Be careful adding wood fuel to the front of an open fl ame when the kit intake, which is included with fi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Multiple Terminations....... Page 22 installed, this appliance no longer quali- Masonry Applications ......Page 23 The Villa Vista fi replace is an energy effi cient, fi es for EPA certifi cation. Check with local Installation Accessories ..... Page 24 heat circulating, close combustion fi replace authorities having jurisdiction for require- Replacement Parts ......
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    It may set off This manual describes the installation and operation of the IHP model Villa Vista™ catalytic equipped a smoke alarm located in the same room. For wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission this reason the room should be well ventilated limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.
  • Page 5: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    The loading time will be between 6-10 To refuel the Villa Vista fi replace at the end of hours. Be aware that the glass will get dirty Medium Combustion a burn cycle when only hot embers remain and using this setting.
  • Page 6: Smoking - Causes And Troubleshooting

    Dealing With A Chimney Fire To refuel the Villa Vista™ fi replace when the which will cause start-up problems. To unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining prevent this, open a nearby window, roll up...
  • Page 7: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    If a tree has been dead for 2 - 4 years it still needs to The Villa Vista™ fi replace is designed with a be cut, split, and seasoned for 6 to 24 months...
  • Page 8 combustor. inspection is warranted because of decreased 3. Remove fl y ashes on the combustor using performance. If any of these conditions exists, a soft brush. refer to Catalyst Troubleshooting section of 4. Put the combustor back in place. this owner's manual. ROTATE •...
  • Page 9: Refractory Replacement

    The intense heat of the fi re will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “First Fires”. They will not normally dimin- ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory should be replaced.
  • Page 10: Door Installation

    PEELING OFF. Glass Care - Replacement Gasket Replacement The glass used for the Villa Vista fi replace is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / 760° Remove the door from the unit and lay it on a C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with clean unabrasive surface.
  • Page 11: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    fi replace. Hearth Extension Requirements The Villa Vista™ fi replace may be installed * The shelf may be lowered to 48 inches if the upper panel is blocked by the panel for directly on a combustible fl...
  • Page 12: Fireplace / Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation 21-1/4" 2 X 3 MIN. 19-5/8" 7’ Min" Plywood 1/2” Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Rough Framing Face (dimension includes fi nish ROUGH FRAMING FACE (UNFINISHED SHOWN) material inside framing, if any) Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall 30-1/8"...
  • Page 13: Insulated Chase Construction

    Insulated Chase Construction Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling NOTE: It is recommended that the chase walls Wall and fl oor be insulated in the same manner, using the same insulation, as the rest of the building, below the attic.
  • Page 14: Facing / Mantel

    Facing Mantel 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) must be installed fl ush with The mantel must be installed at least 54" (1372 mm) above the base of the fi replace. It may not project in front of and on the fi replace (i.e. the fi...
  • Page 15: Hot Air Ducting Installation

    Outlet Grill The height of the louver must be measured should not be installed fac- from the base of the Villa Vista™ fi replace ing upward through a fl oor. to the middle point of the louver. Danger of burns can result if grills in fl...
  • Page 16 PANEL (BPCF) IS INSTALLED (AS SHOWN) and not double wall as is required for the Villa Vista™ fi replace hot air exhaust.  Combustibles are not allowed on the black portion of the fi replace. Drywall can be installed 7. Use only IHP grills and components as below the top spacer up to the fi...
  • Page 17: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION During operation, the fi replace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air from outside the house. It may starve other fuel burning ALUMINIUM TAPE OUTSIDE appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As INTAKE well, exhaust fans may compete for air, caus- ing negative pressure in the house, resulting in...
  • Page 18: Chimney System

    fl ow reversal. NOTE: 2" clearance to combustibles around chimney components required. 3. The IHP fi replace model Villa Vista™ is listed only with Security Chimneys International Ltd. 7" diameter chimney systems models NOTE: Blown or fi ll type insulation materials must not be in contact with...
  • Page 19: Acbi Chimney

    ACBI CHIMNEY INSTALLATION RAIN CAP COLLAR FLASHING UNIVERSAL Figure 23 SUPPORT ATTIC RADIATION SHIELD 2. From below, install a fi restop in each ceiling/ fl oor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above, (see Figure 24).
  • Page 20: Offset Chimney Installation

    OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Install the fi rst elbow. Turn it in the required COLLAR direction. ACBI : To lock it in place, turn 1/8 CHIMNEY of a turn. Fasten the straps attached to the For the minimum chimney height when using elbow to the surrounding frame, using nails elbows, see Table 3 and refer to Figure 27.
  • Page 21: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    Chimney Elbow Deviation ONE LENGTH BETWEEN ELBOWS TWO LENGTHS BETWEEN ELBOWS 7" & Length 12" 18" 36" 48" 12" & 48" 18" & 48" 36" & 48" 48" & 48" 15º Deviation 5-1/2" 7" 11-1/2" 14-3/4" 17-1/2" 19" 23-5/8" 26-3/4" (140 mm) (178 mm) (292 mm)
  • Page 22: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Table 6 gives maximum height of supported CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINA- chimney. TIONS Universal Roof Support For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase NOTE: For the ACBI chimney, a universal sec- When installing a support, slightly lift the chim- is considered a part of the chimney system tion must be used every 20 feet (6 m) instead ney system so the weight will lie on the support,...
  • Page 23: Masonry Applications

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATIONS 1" Clearance WARNING Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be High Temperature Firestop inspected by a qualifi ed chimney Cement sweep. Insulation pad & Cover Tubinox * or Projet SS * (BISUMA * or BISPMA * ) Stainless Steel Liner ** The following requirements must be met: * Insulated...
  • Page 24: Installation Accessories

    90º, 2 telescopic lengths, 2 grill supports and 2 black grills, Heating and cooling thermostat, 24V, HCTW HCTW 2 fi replace adaptors, 7B30ZK-1 Gravity Kit Accessories Fireplace Model VILLA VISTA - Approved Venting Components Elbow 90º, 8” dia., 7B26ZE90 H8948 Elbow 45º, 8” dia., 7B26ZE45 H8949 Telescopic length, 8”...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Cat. No. H3250 VILLA VISTA™ Front Refractory PR-SR2113 Back Refractory PR-SR2056 EPA Estimated Model Emission Rate Heat Output Right Side Refractory PR-SR2057D Effi ciency Left Side Refractory PR-SR2057G Villa Vista™...
  • Page 26: 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 ACBI Chimney...
  • Page 27 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ AND DURAVENT ® - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS ® The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™ or DuraVent . Contact your Security Chimneys or DuraVent Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited M&G DuraVent 1-800-835-4429 450-973-9999...
  • Page 28 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. Tubinox® (or Projet ® SS) Chimney ** Gravity Kit Accessories For Relining a Masonry Chimney, 7" Diameter Elbow 90º, 8”...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    IHP in writing. IHP must be notifi ed of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.ASTRIA.US.COM.
  • Page 30: Product Reference Information

    See Page 25 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only parts sup- 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 plied from the manufacturer. Nashville, TN 37210 Astria.us.com Model Number _____________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________________ Dealer's Name _____________________________________________________...

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