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Heatilator Wood Burning Fireplace I100 Owner's Manual

Heatilator Wood Burning Fireplace I100 Owner's Manual

Wood burning fireplace installation and operation
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Models:
I100
Wood Burning Fireplace
•
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
Installation and service of this fi replace
should be performed by qualifi ed personnel.
Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI
certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
•
Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
Heatilator • I100 • 35144 • Rev AA • 11/08
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
•
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
•
DO NOT touch screen/mesh or glass doors until
cooled
•
NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
•
Keep children away
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
fl ammable materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
•
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
•
DO NOT install unvented gas logs.
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors
and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool
down.
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  • Page 1 Models: I100 Wood Burning Fireplace • Important operating a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included. WARNING If the information in these instruc- tions is not followed exactly, a fi re may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Homeowner Reference Information

    Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator wood burning fi replace. The Heatilator fi replace you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety and reliability. As the owner of a new fi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. •...
  • Page 4 Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada.
  • Page 5 This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baffl es, fi repots, doors, or fi rebox area are not covered by this warranty.

  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifi cation This fi replace system has been tested and listed in accor- dance with UL 127 standards by Underwriters Laborato- ries Inc. for installation and operation in the United States. This fi replace may be installed in sleeping rooms EX- CEPT in manufactured homes.

  • Page 7: User Guide

    Operating Instructions 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 •...

  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    B. Seasoned Wood Properly seasoned wood is important for successful operation of your fi replace. Most woodburning fi replace problems are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. Seasoned fi rewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%.

  • Page 9: Glass Doors

    H. Glass Doors • Glass doors are optional. • Refer to Figure 2.2 for how to properly use them. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors ap- proved by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed.

  • Page 10: Wood Fuel

    M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound. • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. •...

  • Page 11: Maintainance And Service

    Maintainance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. • The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible fl...

  • Page 12: Check Firebox Refractory

    C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace refractory. Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal. The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Fire burns too fast Possible Cause Solution Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & kindling/paper wood for air movement.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Installer Guide Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Support straps on rafter support chimney (not shown) Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8) Chimney system...

  • Page 15: Design And Installation Considerations

    B. Design and Installation Considerations NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.

  • Page 16: Locating Fireplace & Chimney

    E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fi replace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • Install within the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fi re. •...

  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    F. Tools and Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level Tape measure...

  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    Framing & Clearances A. Select Fireplace Location 74-1/4 in. 24-3/8 in. (1886 mm) (619 mm) 61-5/8 in. (1565 mm) 52-1/2 in. 104-7/8in. (1334 mm) (2664 mm) As a room divider 77 in. (1956 mm) 48 in. (1219 mm) 24 in. (610 mm) Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations (Framing dimensions shown)

  • Page 19: Clearances

    B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Storm Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Firestop 2 in.

  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed within the gridded area, Figure 6.3. Grid represents inch scale.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    Installation of Fireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location of chimney air kit • Location(s) of outside air kits • Electrical connections and/or wall switch •...

  • Page 22: Position The Fireplace

    C. Position the Fireplace • Place the fi replace on a continuous fl at surface. • Follow framing instructions in Section 6. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sag- ging, loose insulation. • DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

  • Page 23: Install Refractory

    F. Install Refractory We recommend two installers for hearth stone and re- fractory installation! • Remove smoke shield by removing fi ve screws (starting from one side: remove two, skip one, remove one, skip one, remove two). See Figures 7.9 and 7.10. Figure 7.9 Remove Smoke Shield Front Face...

  • Page 24: Install Outside Air Kits

    • Slide grate retainers into notches in bottom of back refractory on each side as shown in Figures 7.15 and 7.16. Place one on each side of back refractory. Figure 7.15 Slide Grate Retaining Bracket into Notch Figure 7.16 Grate Retaining Bracket in Place •...
  • Page 25 • Locate outside air kit on one side of fi replace. Figure 7.19 Close-up of Outside Air Kit • Open door (raise handle up to open, refer to Figure 2.1 for location of handles). • Bend the four tabs out at 90 degrees. See Figure 7.20. Figure 7.20 Bending Tabs on Outside Air Kit Collar •...

  • Page 26: Chimney Assembly

    Chimney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Install roof flashing according to minimum...

  • Page 27: Chimney Requirements

    A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fi replace as shown in Figure 8.2. • Minimum overall straight height • Minimum height with offset/return • Maximum height • Maximum chimney length between an offset and return •...

  • Page 28: Using Offsets/Returns

    B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheating and fi...

  • Page 29: Assemble Chimney Sections

    C. Assemble Chimney Sections WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install substitute or damaged chimney components. • Use only those components described in this manual. Substitute or damaged chimney components could impair safe operation and cause overheating and fi re. •...

  • Page 30: Install Ceiling Firestops

    E. Install Ceiling Firestops CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceiling fi restops must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/fl oor. • Chase construction requires ceiling fi restops at each fl oor or every 10 ft (3.05 m) of clear space. •...

  • Page 31: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    F. Install Attic Insulation Shield WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic insu- lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or other combustible material coming into contact with the chimney. • DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the attic insulation shield.

  • Page 32: Cut Out Hole In Roof

    G. Cut out Hole in Roof • Refer to Figure 8.9. • Plumb from roof to center of chimney. • Drive a nail up through roof to mark center of pipe. • Measure to either side of nail and mark the 17 in. x 17 in.

  • Page 33: Chimney Termination Requirements

    J. Chimney Termination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this fi replace system. • Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials. • Locate cap away from trees or other structures. • The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above any portion of roof within 10 ft (3.05 m) as shown in Figure 8.10.

  • Page 34: Chase Installations

    Chase Installations A. Construct the Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the fi replace and/or its vent system. Vertical chimneys that run on the outside of a building must be installed inside a chase. Construction of the chase may vary with the type of build- ing.

  • Page 35: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. C. Install Chase Top • You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase tops are available from your Heatilator dealer or may be fi eld constructed. •...
  • Page 36 • TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap Assemble Termination storm collar around extended termination cap pipe once cap is installed. Caulk gaps between storm collar & pipe, Storm and storm collar Collar & chase top. Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Chase Top Chimney Pipe...

  • Page 37: Shrouds

    Shrouds A. Radiation Shield • Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where specifi ed. • Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga sheet metal. B. Field Constructed Shrouds WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specifi ed. Improper construction may overheat chase top.
  • Page 38 Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim Min. Opening Width 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Figure 10.3 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Roofed Style Shroud (radiation shield required) Minimum Height above Radiation Shield...

  • Page 39: Finishing

    11 11 Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: Steel - Iron Brick - Tile Concrete - Slate Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°...
  • Page 40 Raised Hearth Extension Framing The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combusti- ble materials and placed on an HX4 or equivalent material (Figures 11.2-11.4). When creating the platform, allow for the thickness of the non-combustible fi nishing materials (Figure 11.5). IMPORTANT! Hear th extension design must be determined before installation of fi...

  • Page 41: Non-Combustible Sealant

    Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing materials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fi replace hearth. Non-combustible Sealant Figure 11.6 Place Non-combustible Sealant Flush Hearth Extension Framing A raised hearth extension built fl...

  • Page 42: Finishing Material

    D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus- tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for noncombustible zone. WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs. • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible zone.

  • Page 43: Combustible Mantel

    E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 11.11. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). •...

  • Page 44: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    F. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fireplace opening. • Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12. Figure 11.12 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening) Heatilator •...

  • Page 45: Accessories

    Accessories A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fi re generates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed A certifi...

  • Page 46: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions Heatilator • I100 • 35144 • Rev AA • 11/08...

  • Page 47: Optional Components

    B. Optional Components 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension ID4 Insulated Duct 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) UD4 Uninsulated Duct 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) See your Heatilator Dealer for a complete list of optional components. 20 in.

  • Page 48: Chimney Components

    B. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fi replace. Catalog # Description CAK5A Chimney Air Kit Insulated Duct/Outside Air Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL1106 Chimney Section - 6 in. (152 mm) long SL1112 Chimney Section - 12 in.
  • Page 49 Inside Diameter 11 in. (279 mm) 21 in. Outside (533 mm) Diameter 13 in. (330 mm) SL1130 Offset/Return Assembled Diameter: 17 in./432 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 13 in.
  • Page 50 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) TR11/TR444 - Round Termination Cap 32-3/8 in. (822 mm) TR11T/TR442 - Round Telescoping Termination Cap 14-3/4 in. (375 mm) 23 in. (584 mm) ST1175/ST475 - Square Termination Cap 20 in. (508 mm) 17 in. (432 mm) 9-1/4 in.

  • Page 51: Service Parts

    D. Service Parts Heatilator • I100 • 35144 • Rev AA • 11/08...

  • Page 52: Contact Information

    E. Contact Information Please contact your Heatilator dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heatilator dealer, please visit www.heatilator.com. • Important operating a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included.

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