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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900992-02.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire
la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900992-02.
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 900992-00 REV. NC 07/2019
MODEL
MONTECITO
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.
Consult your dealer to select the correct replace-
ment door.
• 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.
This product can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing Carbon Black, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
P900992-00
WARNING
WARNING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MONTECITO™ EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900992-00 REV. NC 07/2019 MODEL MONTECITO 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: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........Page 2 warranty of the appliance. Hardwoods are pre- The Montecito™ wood-burning fireplace is an Parts Required .........Page 2 ferred to softwoods since the energy content of energy efficient, heat circulating, closed com- Optional Equipment ......Page 2...
  • Page 3: Mobile Or Manufactured

    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 4: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

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

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

    Top Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning Achieving Clean Burns The Chimney Standard Check the exhaust in about 15 to 20 minutes Cord of 8 Ft. (see below). Large amounts of smoke indicate Wood Before starting to clean your chimney, we (2.4M) an improper burn setting (either too high or too recommend that you remove the top baffle to...
  • Page 7: Refractory Installation

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

    Cover the insulation with drywall panels around the fireplace. 12” Max. Hearth Extension Requirements (305mm) The Montecito fireplace may be installed Area where wood directly on a combustible floor. The supplied Mantel can be Mantel...
  • Page 9: Glass Care

    Glass Replacement and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- The glass used for the Montecito™ fireplace is replace the gasket, first remove all of the old sions Page 10). a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / gasket and gasket cement.
  • Page 10: 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” 765 mm Spacer to Wall 13-1/2” 343 mm 77” 1956 mm 37-1/2”...
  • Page 11: 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 12: Fireplace Blower

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT Only non-combustible mate- rial should be superposed or It is mandatory to install an outside air connection to the Montecito™ wood burning fireplace. The projecting over the front of following components are required and are included with the fireplace: the fireplace.
  • Page 13: Heatflow Convection Kit Installation

    HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION EPA Fireplace - HeatFlo Convection Kit Cat. No. Model Description The Montecito™ wood burning fireplace is approved for use with a Heatflow F3790 EPA-HEATFLO-KIT EPA Heatflo Conv. Kit Convectin Kit (hot air ducting system). Table 2...
  • Page 14 It is recommended that the ducted flex kit duct system be installed in HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION (continued) the following order: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Plan and frame fireplace and outlet locations prior to ducted flex kit For approved installations, the ducted flex kit must meet the following installation.
  • Page 15 HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION (continued) 5. Fit the wall thimble onto the flex-pipe, prior to the wall thimble installation, and INSTALLATION NOTES: fasten together using 4 sheet metal screws. Measure from top of fireplace to • When framing for the outlet grill: The minimum height from planned outlet location and trim the flex-pipe if necessary.
  • Page 16: Chimney System

    Chimney Installation Notes 7. If the chimney extends higher than five (5) feet (1,500 mm) above its 1. The IHP fireplace model Montecito™ may be installed only with point of contact with the roof, it must be secured using a roof brace.
  • Page 17: Us Only - Snap Pak Chimney

    UNITED STATES ONLY 5. The first chimney section through the joist area into attic is to be approximately two (2) feet. If the pipe sections in the attic are not enclosed, an insulation shield (SPIS) must be installed. CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Lower the insulation shield (SPIS) over the SP pipe until the SPIS flange is resting on the joist.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION THROUGH A SIDE WALL 1. It is recomended that exterior mounted WALL FIRESTOP AIR CLEARANCE 2” TO (CAT. NO. SPWF) chimneys be enclosed below the roof line COMBUSTIBLES in geographical areas experiencing sus- CHIMNEY PIPE tained low ambient temperatures to help (CAT.
  • Page 19 ELBOW INSTALLATION FLASHING INSTALLATION 1. IHP provides a 15 (SPSE15) and 30 (SPSE30) Elbow to allow 1. Continue the SP chimney to the roof. Cut the roof opening, cen- ° ° chimneys to avoid framing members or roof peaks. A maximum tered over the chimney.
  • Page 20 TERMINATION Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four (4) feet. Many building codes specify a minimum chimney heights above the Select the proper support for your application-using either a roof roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the brace (Figure 36), or a support band with guy wires (Figure 37) “Ten Foot Rule”.
  • Page 21: Chimney Chase And Multiple Terminations

    CANADA ONLY CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS CHIMNEY INSTALLATION For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The termination must INSTRUCTIONS USING SECURITY be placed a minimum of 18” (460 mm) above the chase. CHIMNEYS ASHT For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be...
  • Page 22: Masonry Application Instructions

    Follow these steps: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the 30° insu- WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must lated elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 23: Installation Accessories

    Montecito™ Facade Black, MFBK F2320 (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible pipe BISFWK-1 Montecito Facade Hammered Steel, MONT-FAC-HMRD F3609 adaptor (BISAVF), back draft damper (BISBD), aluminium Doors (Required - Order Separately) tape, BISFWK-1...
  • Page 24: Replacement Parts

    BISBD Fireplace to Flex adaptor and 2 clamps, BISAF BISAF Montecito Metal Fab Collar and Sleeve F4189 Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result...
  • Page 25: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS AND DURAVENT - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS ® ® The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys or DuraVent . Contact your Security Chimneys or ® ® DuraVent Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys ®...
  • Page 26: Safety/Listing Label

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - MONTECITO™...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products Astria Brand EPA Wood Burning Fireplace ® Limited Lifetime 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.
  • Page 28: Product Reference Information

    WARRANTY Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. Your fireplace is covered by a limited warranty. Please read the warranty When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: to be familiar with its coverage.

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