Outside Air; Clear Space Near The Fireplace; Flue Damper; Firescreen - Heatilator EL36 Series Owner's Manual

B. Outside Air
A source of air (oxygen) is required in order for combustion
to take place. Whatever air is consumed by the fi re must be
replaced through cracks around windows, under doors, etc.
Most newly constructed houses or existing homes fi tted with
tightly sealed doors and windows are relatively air tight. In
this case, an outside air source must be made available to
feed combustion air from outside the home.
The outside air kit is supplied as a standard feature with this
fi replace and its use is required to minimize the effects of
negative pressure within the structure. We recommend you
utilize the shortest duct run to optimize the performance of
the outside air kit. The outside air kit inlet thimble should be
positioned at least 4 ft (1.22 m) above the ground level, in
a manner that will not allow snow, leaves, etc. to block the
inlet. A 3 ft (.91 m) minimum height difference must be main-
tained from the top of the uppermost chimney section to the
outside combustion air inlet.
This fi replace will operate correctly only if adequate ventila-
tion is provided to allow proper draft to the fi replace sys-
tem.
See Figure 9.1 for location and operation.
CAUTION
Outside air control handle is HOT. Adjust before lighting
fi re.
CAUTION
Signifi cant cold air may infi ltrate through the duct or other
parts of this system. To guard against this, check for light
leaks with a fl ashlight and seal these with duct tape and/or
insulation.
C. Clear Space Near the Fireplace
Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth ex-
tension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains, chairs
or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) from the
open front of the fi replace.
D. Flue Damper
The fl ue damper must be in full open position, and is oper-
ated by moving the handle up toward the top of the fi replace.
Before lighting the fi re, verify this by looking up from the in-
side of the fi replace. Always operate this fi replace with the
damper fully open. Please note: Down drafts, obstructions,
damaged or poor (wet) fuels can cause smoke spillage.
See Figure 9.1 for location and operation.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk
Fire Risk
• Open damper to operate fi replace.
Closed damper will over-fi re fi replace and
prevent venting of combustion gases.
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E. Firescreen
A fi rescreen is always provided to control sparks. It must
be closed whenever the fi replace is in use. Glass doors or
fi rescreens must not be used to hold burning material in-
side the fi replace. Only those glass doors specifi cally tested
and listed for use with the specifi c fi replace model should be
used. Screens should be closed when the glass doors are
closed.
WARNING
Fire Risk
• Close fi rescreen when burning fi replace.
• Do not use fi rescreen or glass doors to
hold burning material in fi replace.
Firescreen controls sparks.
Glass may break or burning material may
roll out.
F. Glass Doors
Most effi cient fi replace operation using glass doors is with
the doors open. When the doors are open the screen must
be closed. Only Hearth & Home Technologies glass doors
may be used. See Figure 9.2 for proper glass door opera-
tion.
FULLY OPEN
CORRECT
FULLY CLOSED
CORRECT
Figure 9.2 Proper Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors
WARNING
Fire Risk
Smoke Risk
• Doors must be fully opened or fully closed
when operating fi replace.
Partially opened doors may draw fl ame, smoke
or heat from fi replace.
PARTLY OPEN
INCORRECT
PARTLY CLOSED
INCORRECT
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