Comfort Flame Columbus Series Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions

Comfort Flame Columbus Series Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions

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WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900481-01.
P900481-00
P/N 900481-00 Rev. B 05/2017
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY
BUILT FIREPLACE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard .
An IHP hood must be installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 19).
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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 circumstances. 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
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.
®
PFS
C
REPORT NO. 10-078
SAVE THIS BOOK
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Comfort Flame
Wood-burning Fireplaces
Columbus42RWS
®
US
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
POUR LE CANADA: L'autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l'installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d'obtenir un permis.
Columbus Series
®
MODELS
Columbus42LWS
installation.

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ® INSTRUCTIONS WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH Comfort Flame Columbus Series ® Wood-burning Fireplaces Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement MODELS en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900481-01. Columbus42RWS Columbus42LWS ® P900481-00 P/N 900481-00 Rev. B 05/2017 REPORT NO.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety .....................2 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Specifications .................4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Fireplace Installation ..............5 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Venting Installation ................7 ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your Optional Gas Line Installation ............13...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PER- WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E. MANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM. CHARCOAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS THAT COULD POISONING, WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH! CAUSE OVERFIRING ARE: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Early signs of carbon •...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS PIPE 1" (26 mm) AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL GAS LINE KNOCK OUTS ELECTRICAL RIGHT SIDE NO COMBUSTIBLE STARTER OUTLET MATERIALS BELOW SECTION " TOP SPACERS (64 mm) NO COMBUSTIBLE 0" (0 mm) TO TOP SPACERS MATERIAL ON FACE " (172 mm) "...
  • Page 5: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 2 x 4 Header Turned on 1. Location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and 2). the Vertical 2.
  • Page 6 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued *Note: Drawing Not To Scale Combustible WARNING: Hearth extension is to be installed Material " (312 mm) Ref. only as shown in Figure 3. Safe Zone For Projection of 6" (153 mm) Combustible Seal Gap Ref. 33° Materials Fireplace Front Non Combustible...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4/AK4F) FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY (FOR CIRCULATING MODELS ONLY) Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace (for circulating mod- Installation of outside air kit should be performed during rough fram- els only).
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY WARNING: The opening in collar around chimney SYSTEM at top of fireplace must not be obstructed. Never use SS-8DM starter section must be installed first. blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 30E-8DM 30E-8DM Return Elbow Return Elbow 30E-12DMO- 8DMR Return 30E-8DM 30E-8DM Elbow Offset Elbow 6' Max. (1.83 m) 6' Max. (1.83 m) Offset Elbow Ceiling Support Pipe 6' Max. (1.83 m) 30E-12DMO-8DMR 12S-8DM 30E-12DMO-8DMR Return Elbow Return Elbow 8 DM Pipe 6' Max.
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued OFFSET CHART WITH TRANSITION PIPE OFFSET RISE OFFSET/ TRANSITION CHIMNEY LENGTH RETURN PIPE 12" 18" 36" 48" ELBOW " " 19" 41" 22" " " " " " " Screws " 65" " " " " " "...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued If area above is an attic or insulated area, Minimum Measurements install firestop above framed hole. " (48.3 cm) 30" 1" (76.2 cm) (2.54 1" (2.54 cm) 1" (2.54 Figure 14 - Firestop Spacer with Attic Space Above Ceiling Opening "A"...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Storm Collar Installation (SC1) CHASE INSTALLATIONS Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against Instructions for chase installations are included with chase style ter- open edge of flashing (see Figure 17). Use SC1 for all round termina- mination chosen.
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION Continued EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP OF TERMINATION CAP MIN. HEIGHT OF 22 FT. (6.71 M) WITH 2 ELBOW SETS MAX. HEIGHT OF 50 FT. (15.24 M) MAX. HEIGHT 50 FT. (15.24 M) ANY SYSTEM EFFECTIVE HEIGHT EFFECTIVE HEIGHT OF TERMINATION CAP OF TERMINATION CAP...
  • Page 14: Operation And Maintenance

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), decorative GLASS DOORS gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Glass doors are optional with this fireplace. When fireplace is in Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANSI operation, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only Z21.60/CSA 2.26 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in accordance...
  • Page 15: Technical Service

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or Cleaning Glass troubleshooting. Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. or concerns. When contacting your dealer please have your model Do not use any abrasive material to clean the glass.
  • Page 16: Parts

    PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS: CAT NO. MODEL F2543 Columbus42RWS F2544 Columbus42LWS Comfortflame.us.com 900481-00_B...
  • Page 17 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. WARNING: 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 in poor performance and safety hazards. Columbus42RWS Columbus42LWS KEY NO.
  • Page 18: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES CAT NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS F0984 BD42 42" Standard Bi-Fold Glass Door - Black finish F0985 BD42B 42" Standard Bi-Fold Glass Door - Brushed Brass finish F0986 BD42P 42" Standard Bi-Fold Glass Door - Platinum finish DOUBLE WALL PIPE F0895 12-8DM 12"...
  • Page 19 ACCESSORIES Continued ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD (Round Top Termination Only) F0927 ADS-8DM Anti-Draft Shield for Round Top Only MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS F0916 RT-8DM Round Top with Mesh Screen F0888 RT-8HT Hi-Temp Round Top with Mesh Screen MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION F0917 RTT-8DM Round Top with Slip Section &...
  • Page 20: Important Notices - Canada

    ACCESSORIES Continued REFRACTORY STAIN KITS Use the refractory stain kits to give white refractory panels a new look. Kit includes foam roller handle, paint tray, and one can of stain. Available stain colors are creamer (ivory), Rust (terra cotta), and Cappuccino (rosy taupe). Creamer Rust Cappuccino...
  • Page 21: Draft Smoke Guidelines

    APPENDIX A Draft Requirements take into account all variables within the installation and install the appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of Your wood-burning appliance is dependent upon a properly func- the appliance. See Chimney Guidelines to assist you in selecting the tioning chimney for optimum performance.
  • Page 22 APPENDIX A Continued Smoking – Causes And Troubleshooting Location Recommended To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the door, open Marginal Location the combustion air control or damper before opening the door. Wind Direction Your appliance has been designed and tested to provide smoke free Tree operation.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Comfort Flame™ brand wood burning fi replace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, fi rebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 24 Comfortflame.us.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Dealer name P900481-00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.

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