Heatilator EL36 Owner's Manual
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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
NOTICE:
DO NOT discard this manual!
Model(s):
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recomends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
Owner's Manual
Operation and Care
Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21
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 Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals. materials away. WARNING Fire Risk. For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Moisture content 3. Seasoning 4. Storing Wood 5. Burning Process 6. Creosote Formation and Need for Removal 7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs D. First Fire E. Lighting Instructions Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    AVERTISSEMT:RISQUE DE DOMMAGE PARINCENDIE, REMPLACEZ LA GRILLE AVEC HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES, 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044. P.N. 4021-954E Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Firebox and heat exchanger, FlexBurn® System 3 years Lifetime (engine, inner cover, access cover and fireback) None 1 Year All purchased replacement parts Page 1 of 2 4021-645L 10/20 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 5 EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Page 2 of 2 4021-645L 10/20 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 6: Product Specific And General Information

    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 • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    Front of Fireplace Clear Space Sides of Fireplace cause birth defects or other reproductive (from the FP harm. For more information go to: www. opening) P65Warnings.ca.gov. Figure 3.1 Clear Space Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 8: Grate

    If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 9: 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 • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 10: Flue Damper

    INCORRECT CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The outside air control handle is HOT when fireplace is in operation. Adjust BEFORE lighting fire. Figure 3.4 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 11: Fuel

    Soft woods Hard woods • Douglas Fir • Oak • Pine • Maple • Spruce • Apple • Cedar • Birch • Poplar • Aspen • Alder Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 12: Seasoning

    • all labels have been removed Note: Homeowners are encouraged to provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    • use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Tech- nologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 15: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

    TCT375 ST375 TS345/TS345P TR344/TR342 DTO/DTS Series Square Square Terra Cotta Round Termination Cap Termination Cap Termination Cap Termination Caps Termination Cap Figure 4.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 16: Grate

    F. Refractory/Firebrick Frequency: Tools Needed: • Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly or otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm). Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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 • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 18: Faqs

    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 • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 19 Creosote buildup in flue? 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 • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 20: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Service Parts ► Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 21 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
  • Page 22: Accessories

    DM1036 with Black, Polished Brass or Stainless Steel Trim DM1042 with Black, Polished Brass or Stainless Steel Trim Gas Inserts Gas Log Sets Gas Log Lighters Wood-burning Inserts Heatilator • EL36/EL42 Owner Manual • 4044-187 • Rev O • 01/21...
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  • Page 24: Contact Information

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