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Heatilator E36 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Heatilator E36 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
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WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

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WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
08/04
17335 Rev L
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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Note: An arrow ( ) found in the text signifies change in content. WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 08/04 17335 Rev L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Design and Installation Considerations ................... 3 A. Listings and Code Approvals ......................4 B. Description of the Fireplace System ....................4 C. Fireplace System Components ...................... 5 D. Pre-Installation Preparation ......................10 E. Chimney Requirements ........................ 12 F.

  • Page 3: Design And Installation Considerations

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly. This may result in smoke spillage from your fireplace, as well as cause other combustion appliances to operate incorrectly.

  • Page 4: Listings And Code Approvals

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in Check with your local building code agency prior to installing accordance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards, and this fireplace to ensure compliance with local codes, has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

  • Page 5: Fireplace System Components

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Components Catalog # Description: Fireplace, includes integral grate and hearth protection strips Hearth Extension DM1036 DM1039 DM1042 Original Bifold Glass Doors - Black Finish DM1036B DM1039B DM1042B Original Bifold Glass Doors - Polished Brass Finish...
  • Page 6 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cat # 36 in. 41 in. 25-1/4 in. 12-5/8 in. E/EC36 914 mm 1041 mm 641 mm 321 mm 39 in 44 in. 28-1/4 in. 14-1/8 in. E/EC39 991 mm 1118 mm 718 mm 359 mm 42 in.
  • Page 7 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catalog # Description: CAK4A Chimney Air Kit Insulated Duct/Outside Air Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL306 Chimney Section - 6 in. long SL312 Chimney Section - 12 in.
  • Page 8 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chimney Sections Catalog # SL306 6 in. 4-3/4 in. SL3 - Chimney Stabilizer SL312 12 in. 10-3/4 in. SL330 - Offset/Return SL318 18 in. 16-3/4 in. SL324 24 in. 22-3/4 in. SL336 36 in. 34-3/4 in. SL348 48 in.
  • Page 9 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ST375 Square LDS33 (3 ft x 3 ft) Termination Cap LDS46 (4 ft x 6 ft) Decorative Shroud TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap TR344 Round Termination Cap TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap CT35 Chase Top CAK4A Chimney Air Kit...

  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Preparation

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 2.
  • Page 11 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Frame the Fireplace The E Series fireplace will fit the framed opening width shown in the table below x 40-1/4 in. tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 23-1/2 in. Figure 5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used.

  • Page 12: Chimney Requirements

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Sidewalls/Surrounds Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12 in. from the fireplace opening. See Figure 6. If you are using a decorative surround constructed of combustible material, it must be located within the shaded area defined in Figure 6.
  • Page 13 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Using Offsets and Returns To bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15-deg or a 30-deg offset/return. Perform the following steps to determine the correct chimney component combination for your particular installation.
  • Page 14 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line) Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule. This rule states: “If the horizontal distance from the side of the...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Fireplace

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F. INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire.
  • Page 16 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace (depending on your installation requirement). Chimney sections are locked together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section.
  • Page 17 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Attic Insulation Shield 8. Secure the Chimney System An insulation shield should be installed when there When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with sections, they must be locked into position with the the factory built chimney system.
  • Page 18 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 14.
  • Page 19 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Completion of the Enclosure Complete the fireplace enclosure, allowing space for outside air ducts and gas piping if desired. Electrical wiring should not come in contact with the fireplace. A minimum clearance of 1/2 in. must be maintained between the fireplace sides and the enclosure as well as the fireplace back and the enclosure.
  • Page 20 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. Hearth Extension A hearth extension must be installed with all fireplaces to protect the combustible floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. The construction of, and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17 and 18. A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material and may have a maximum thickness as per the illustration.
  • Page 21 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18. Position the Hearth Extension 19. Finishing Material Position and secure the hearth extension over the Do not install combustible materials over the black protective metal strips that have been placed partially face of the fireplace! This poses a safety hazard and under the fireplace front.

  • Page 22: Constructing A Chase

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE 1. Materials A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for The chase is constructed using framing the fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most materials much the same as the walls in your commonly constructed on an outside wall.
  • Page 23 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials maintaining a minimum 2 in. air space around the chimney. 3. Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure. When using a TR344 round termination cap, the uppermost top section of pipe must extend 6 in.
  • Page 24 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For installations utilizing an ST375 square termination cap the last chimney section must not be more than 4-1/2 in. below the chase top. See Figure 24. For installation utilizing a TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap, the uppermost chimney section must not be more than 3 in.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs.
  • Page 26 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Glass Doors 7. Wood Fuel Most efficient fireplace operation using glass doors FIREWOOD: Your fireplace performance depends on is with the doors open. When the doors are open, the the quality of the firewood you use. All seasoned wood, screen must be closed.
  • Page 27 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SEASONING: Seasoned firewood is nothing more Note: The first three or four fires should be of mod- than wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a erate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned moisture content of around 20%.
  • Page 28 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the If the fire is hard to start and smoke spills out of the chimney. The amount of negative pressure fireplace, or you find it difficult to establish and determines how strong the draft is.

  • Page 29: Maintenance Instructions

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disposal of Ashes WARNING! Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should A chimney fire can permanently damage your chim- be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, ney system.
  • Page 30 E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES 17335 Rev L 07/04...

  • Page 31: Index

    E36/39/42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Index Offsets/Returns 8, 13 Air Clearance 17, 19 Fireplace Air Kit 6, 18 Outside Air 25 Enclosure 19 Outside Air Kit 6, 18 Ashes, Disposal of 29 Locations 10 Attic Insulation Shield 17 Overhead Obstructions 13 Firescreen 26...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    HEATILATOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE LIMITED WARRANTY As part of its 20-YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM AS PART OF ITS 20 YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”), HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) is pleased to offer a Limited Warranty and a Replacement Parts Advantage covering specific components of your Heatilator woodburning fireplace system ( the “Fireplace”), installed in the United States of America or Canada.

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