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- Page 1 Builder’s Manual ORTAL Heating Systems Ltd.
- Page 2 Our product sophistication allows installation in more locations inside the home. ORTAL offers the largest selection of modern gas fireplaces in North America available in an array of sizes to suit design and architectural needs integrating heat into the aesthetics of life. ORTAL also welcomes clients’...
- Page 3 Wood Hearth Extension ........................21 Stone Finish and Hearth Extension ......................22 Wood Finishes Above Fireplace ......................23 Mantel Detail ............................24 ORTAL Traditional Fireplace Mantel Detail ..................25 TV Detail ...............................26 TV Detail: Recess ..........................26 TV Detail: Flush ..........................27 Wood Framing: TV Detail (Flush) .....................28 Wood Framing: TV Detail (Recess) ....................29...
- Page 4 Building the Infill Panel .........................39 Completing Construction ........................41 Adding Finishes and Accessories ......................41 Delivering the Product to the Customer ..................41 Venting Diagrams ............................42 Venting Diagram: Typical Horizontal .....................42 Venting Diagram: Typical Vertical ......................44 Venting Diagram: Straight Vertical ......................45 4 Ortal Builder's Manual ...
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Page 5: Overview And Checklist
Keep the following tips in mind as you plan the project: Do not allow delivery of the ORTAL fireplace to your jobsite until building is enclosed and ready for installation. Protect the fireplace against damage throughout construction. - Page 6 Non‐combustible Areas: Maintain a 2” clearance on sides and back of the firebox to the Type X drywall (or its equivalent). Final Wall Finish: Wall finish materials should be reviewed with your dealer to ensure that clearances and materials conform to ORTAL clearance requirements. For more information, refer to Finishing Details on page 18. 6 ...
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Page 7: Firebox Clearances
Firebox Clearances This Builder’s Manual is based on installation of front‐facing ORTAL fireplaces. To install other ORTAL fireplace styles, modify the instructions per ORTAL Framing Dimensions. Maintain clearances as shown in the figures below. Clearances are to non‐combustible materials, or 5/8” Type X fire rated drywall or its equivalent. - Page 8 SPACE CREATOR LEFT SIDE OPEN (LS) RIGHT SIDE OPEN (RS) THREE SIDES (TS) 8 Ortal Builder's Manual ...
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Page 9: General Guidelines
Cool wall air flow refers to the heat release system and air intake. The chase enclosing an ORTAL fireplace must have a heat release above the fireplace. This allows for the heat buildup within the fireplace chase to be released back into the living space, which helps keep the fireplace wall cool. -
Page 10: Gas Valve Access Panel
The panel should be a minimum size of 10” x 10”. If a larger panel is required to conveniently reach the valve, increase these dimensions. NOTE: .For power vents, a 12” x 12” panel is recommended. An appropriately sized air intake can be used as an access panel. Refer to Sizing Guidelines for Air Intake and Heat Release on page 9. 10 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 11: Heat Release And Air Intake Construction
Builder’s Manual contains minimum requirements. You may need to modify details provided to satisfy project requirements. External surfaces of ORTAL fireplaces and areas exposed to radiant heat from fire will get hot. Observe required clearances between the fireplace and combustible materials. -
Page 12: Reveal Section Diagram: Double Glass Models
Double glass units require the air intake shown below. The diagram at the bottom of the page shows details of the inset areas. For free space area requirements, refer to Sizing Guidelines for Air Intake and Heat Release on page 9. 12 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 13: Reveal Section Diagram: Screen Models
Reveal Section Diagram: Screen Models Working with Louver or Grill Openings The diagram below shows the heat release and the air intake as louvers. For details about the heat release and air intake, refer to Airflow: Description and Guidelines on page 9. An air intake is required for all double glass models. NOTE: An access panel (minimum size 10” x 10”) is recommended for all installations. The air intake can function as an access panel. Ortal Builder's Manual 13 ... -
Page 14: Louver Section Diagram: Double Glass Models
Double glass units require the air intake shown below. The diagram at the bottom of the page shows details of the inset areas. Check with your louver manufacturer regarding the percentage of free air space provided by their products in order to verify that you will be providing the minimum free air space required. 14 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 15: Louver Section Diagram: Screen Models
Louver Section Diagram: Screen Models Ortal Builder's Manual 15 ... -
Page 16: Clearance Diagrams
Clearance Diagrams The following sections present diagrams for: Clearance to Ceiling on page 16 Sprinkler Clearance to Heat Release on page 17 Inside Corner Clearances on page 17 Clearance to Ceiling 16 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 17: Sprinkler Clearance To Heat Release
The distance between the sprinkler head to the heat release opening cannot be less than 60 inches (linear length) from every point of the heat release opening. Inside Corner Clearances The diagram below shows inside corner options. No combustible material should be placed within the dimensions shown. Ortal Builder's Manual 17 ... -
Page 18: Finishing Details
Stone Finish and Hearth Extension on page 22 Wood Finishes Above Fireplace on page 23 Mantel Detail on page 24 TV Detail on page 26 Shelf Detail on page 29 Securing the Unit on page 31 18 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 19: Stone Finish
Stone Finish The figure below shows a diagram for stone finishing. NOTE: Always respect the 1/4” clearance between the metal framing and the fireplace front for heat expansion. Ortal Builder's Manual 19 ... -
Page 20: Brick Veneer Finish
Brick Veneer Finish The figure below shows a diagram for brick veneer finishing. NOTE: Always respect the 1/4” clearance between the metal framing and the fireplace front for heat expansion. 20 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 21: Wood Hearth Extension
Wood Hearth Extension The figure below shows a diagram for the wood hearth extension. NOTE: Always respect the 1/4” clearance between the metal framing and the fireplace front for heat expansion. Wood hearth extensions may dry out, crack, warp or become discolored. Ortal Builder's Manual 21 ... -
Page 22: Stone Finish And Hearth Extension
Stone Finish and Hearth Extension The figure below shows a diagram for a stone finish and hearth extension. NOTE: The 1/8'' clearance applies to the bottom/hearth extension as well. 22 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 23: Wood Finishes Above Fireplace
Wood Finishes Above Fireplace The figure below shows a diagram for a wood finish above the ORTAL fireplace. NOTE: Wood cannot be used for a flush finish. Ortal Builder's Manual 23 ... -
Page 24: Mantel Detail
Mantel Detail The diagram below shows details for the mantel. NOTE: Always respect the 1/4” clearance between the metal framing and the fireplace front for heat expansion. 24 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 25: Ortal Traditional Fireplace Mantel Detail
ORTAL Traditional Fireplace Mantel Detail This section provides information related to mantel details for ORTAL Traditional fireplaces. Maximum thickness of the mantel legs (indicated by the arrow in the upper diagram) is 2 inches. You must provide a 1” clearance around the opening of the fireplace for every additional inch of thickness to the mantel legs. -
Page 26: Tv Detail
The following sections present diagrams for: TV Detail: Recess on page 26 TV Detail: Flush on page 27 Wood Framing: TV Detail (Flush) on page 28 Wood Framing: TV Detail (Recess) on page 29 TV Detail: Recess NOTE: Always respect the 1/4” clearance between the metal framing and the fireplace front for heat expansion. 26 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 27: Tv Detail: Flush
TV Detail: Flush Ortal Builder's Manual 27 ... -
Page 28: Wood Framing: Tv Detail (Flush)
Wood Framing: TV Detail (Flush) Use the diagram below for planning. For more information about seismic brackets, refer to Securing the Unit on page 31. 28 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 29: Wood Framing: Tv Detail (Recess)
Shelf Detail This section provides information about incorporating a shelf detail in the fireplace design. This information applies to all ORTAL built‐in models (Front, Corner, Three‐Sided, Tunnel and Space Creator). Shelf construction MUST be non‐combustible. The following table lists the maximum surface area of the shelf, according to fireplace model. (A and B refer to the distances depicted in the diagram below.) - Page 30 A heat release on top of the shelf is needed only if the shelf surface area exceeds what is shown in the above table ‐ 25% in the shelf and 75% in the chase. Two layers of Type X (or its equivalent) below the shelf will help keep the surface temperature down. 30 Ortal Builder's Manual ...
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Page 31: Securing The Unit
Freestanding and wall‐mounted ORTAL fireplaces need to be secured to the wall or the floor. If the fireplace is located against a wall, the wall must be made of non‐combustible material or covered with 5/8'' Type X gypsum board or its equivalent. -
Page 32: Vent Pipe Clearances
The following table lists the minimum vertical clearance from the top of the firebox before a 90‐degree elbow, according to fireplace model. This distance is depicted as A in the diagram of the vent clearance section. Model Distance of A Series 40‐170 3 feet Series 200+ 6 feet 32 ... -
Page 33: Chase Construction
For details about Phase 4, refer to Building the Infill Panel on page 39. PHASE 5 STEPS: Apply finishes and install accessories. Turn the project over to the customer. For details about Phase 5, refer to Completing Construction on page 41. Ortal Builder's Manual 33 ... -
Page 34: Building Back And Side Walls
When planning the project, take into consideration whether framing will be non‐combustible or combustible. Non‐combustible Framing The wall behind an ORTAL fireplace (either at the back or side of the fireplace) and the ceiling above the unit must be non‐combustible construction such as concrete, brick, concrete masonry units, or plaster on metal framing and lath. -
Page 35: Drywall Chase Interior
Floor An ORTAL fireplace can be set on wood, concrete, metal and other typical solid floor types. ORTAL fireplaces come with legs that position the unit above the floor or platform on which they are installed. (See shop drawings for height.) To raise an ORTAL fireplace, build a stable platform to which the unit can be secured. -
Page 36: Installing The Fireplace And Venting
Building the Front Walls In most projects, you will probably want to postpone installation of the front wall of the chase. This will allow access for installing drywall inside the chase, positioning the ORTAL fireplace and direct vent pipe, and making necessary connections. - Page 37 Ortal Builder's Manual 37 ...
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Page 38: Working With Drywall
Do not locate exposed gypsum board joints directly above the fireplace. If corner beads and other drywall trim are required, use metal products where non‐combustible materials are required. For maximum Cool Wall effect, cover both the interior and exterior of steel studs. 38 Ortal Builder's Manual ... -
Page 39: Building The Infill Panel
TV or heavy artwork, and brace the recess to prevent sagging. For more information, refer to TV Detail on page 26. STEP 2: Drywall the Inside of the Infill Panel Apply 5/8"‐thick Type X gypsum board or its equivalent to the “inside” surface of the infill panel. This surface is the top of the panel as it lies on the floor. Ortal Builder's Manual 39 ... - Page 40 Take a moment for a final visual inspection of the chase interior. Remove any construction debris that may be inside the chase. Lift or tilt the infill panel into position. Secure it to the framing of the chase. 40 Ortal Builder's Manual ...
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Page 41: Completing Construction
For more information, refer to Mantel Detail on page 24 and TV Detail on page 26. Observe clearance requirements for combustible materials. Delivering the Product to the Customer Your ORTAL dealer will install interior design media, remove protective materials from and clean exposed surfaces of the fireplace, and perform the start‐up inspection and initial burning. The dealer will provide the following materials: ... -
Page 42: Venting Diagrams
They do not count in elbow totals. V minimum = 6 feet for Series 200 and 250 3 feet for Series 40‐170 For venting runs that exceed these maximums, consider ORTAL’S Power Vent system. Contact your ORTAL dealer for more information. 42 Ortal Builder's Manual ... - Page 43 9 ft 9 ft 12 ft 12 ft 12 ft 15 ft 15 ft 18 ft 15 ft 21 ft 12 ft 24 ft 12 ft 27 ft 9 ft 30 ft 9 ft 33 ft 6 ft Ortal Builder's Manual 43 ...
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Page 44: Venting Diagram: Typical Vertical
If needed for clearance, 2*45˚ may be used directly on the unit with up to a 12'' section between them. The V minimum starts above them. They do not count in elbow totals. V =V1 + V2 For venting runs that exceed these maximums, consider ORTAL’S Power Vent system. Contact your ORTAL dealer for more information. V1= minimum of 3 feet for the following product series: SERIES 40 and SERIES 75 ... -
Page 45: Venting Diagram: Straight Vertical
31 ft 9 ft 34 ft 9 ft Venting Diagram: Straight Vertical For Series 40‐200, the maximum vertical distance is 42 feet. For venting runs that exceed this maximum, consider ORTAL’S Power Vent system. Contact your ORTAL dealer for more information. Ortal Builder's Manual 45 ... - Page 46 © Ortal 2018 Rev. 2.0 January 2018 KPBLDR2018 8421 Canoga Ave Canoga Park, CA 91304 T: (818)238‐7000 | F: (818)678‐0541 info@ortal‐heat‐usa.com www.ortal‐heat‐usa.com ...
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