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Hearth & Home Technologies
Beaverton
20802 Kensington Blvd.
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
Oregon USA
Lakeville, MN 55044
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Division, HON INDUSTRIES
www.heatnglo.com
NORTH STAR
EPA CERTIFIED
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage, bodily injury or even death. Please read entire manual before you install and use
your fireplace.
4-03
1
480-1081
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- Page 1 Hearth & Home Technologies Beaverton 20802 Kensington Blvd. Tested and O-T L Listed by Oregon USA Lakeville, MN 55044 OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Division, HON INDUSTRIES www.heatnglo.com NORTH STAR EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage, bodily injury or even death.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace TABLE OF CONTENTS ...Installation and Draft Considerations ...4 Listings and Code Approvals... 3 Description of the Fireplace System ... 3 Fireplace Dimesions, Clearances & Outside Air . 5 Chimney Components... 6 Pre-Installation Preparation... 9 Chimney Requirements... 10 Installation of Fireplace ... -
Page 3: Listings And Code Approvals
A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL127 and ULC-S610-M87 standards, and has been listed by OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc., for installation and operation in the United States and Canada as described in this manual. The North Star Fireplace is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided. -
Page 4: Installation And Draft Considerations
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum flue draft of -0.10 inches of water column on High, and -0.04 inches of water column on Low, as measured with a draft meter. Most dealers have draft meters available to measure your flue draft if you suspect a problem. -
Page 5: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles
FRONT VIEW 43-13/16" 40-5/16" 37" 40" MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA: Appliance to backwall Appliance to sidewall Duct boots to framing Top standoffs to header EXPOSED SURFACES Faceplate to sidewall Heat Zone air grills to ceiling HEARTH EXTENSION / FLOOR PROTECTION 1. -
Page 6: Fireplace Dimesions, Clearances & Outside Air . 5 D. Chimney Components
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace The following pictures show the SL-300 Series chimney and fireplace components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catalog No. CAK4A SL306 SL312 SL318 SL324 SL336 SL348 SL315 SL330 FS338 FS339 FS340 JB877 CB876 RF370 RF371 TR344... - Page 7 8" 101/2" Chimney Sections Catalog No. SL306 6” 4-3/4” SL312 12” 10-3/4” SL318 18” 16-3/4” SL324 24” 22-3/4” SL336 36” 34-3/4” SL348 48” 46-3/4” A = Actual Length B = Effective length (length of chimney part after it has been snapped to another) 14-1/2"...
- Page 8 North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 13-1/4" 14-3/4" 23-1/2" 16-1/2" 22-1/4" 23" (10-1/2" Outer) (8" Flue) 17-3/4" ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap MH841 Mobile Home Thimble Extension 20” 24-5/8" 29" 16-5/8" 16-5/8" MH842 Mobile Home Thimble TR342 TERMINATION CAP CHASE TOP 14-1/2"...
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Page 9: Pre-Installation Preparation
E. 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 9A. Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the performance and cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fireplace when no outside air is used. -
Page 10: Framing The Fireplace
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 2. Framing the Fireplace The North Star Fireplace will fit the framed opening width of 43-7/8” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 24”. Framing must extend straight up all the way to the ceiling. Figure 10A shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. -
Page 11: Using Offsets And Returns
1. Using Offsets and Returns To bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15° or a 30° offset/return. Perform the following steps to determine the correct chimney component combination for your particular installation. An offset and return may be attached together or a chimney section(s) may be used between an offset and return. Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle. - Page 12 North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line) a. 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 chimney to the peak of the roof is 10 feet or less, the top of the chimney must be at least 2 feet above...
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Page 13: Installation Of Fireplace
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. 1. -
Page 14: Attic Insulation Shield
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 5. Installing Firestop Spacers Mark and cut out an opening in the ceiling for the firestop spacer being utilized (14-1/2” x 14-1/2” for an FS338, 14-1/2” x 18-3/8” for an FS339 and 14-1/2” x 23” for an FS340). Frame the opening with the same dimension lumber used in the ceiling joists. -
Page 15: Mobile Home Installation
8. Mobile home installation You must use the outside air termnination cap supplied with your North Star Fireplace for installation in a mobile home. If you use an alternative material it must be designed to prevent material from dropping into the area beneath the mobile home, and to prevent rodents from enterting from the outside. - Page 16 North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 9. SL-300 MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble (Cont’d) FLASHING ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION HOLES Figure 16A - Installing an MH842 Configuration 3 10 Securing the Chimney System When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sections, they must be locked into position with the screws provided (outer only), using the predrilled holes.
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Page 17: Hearth Extension
14.Installing the Roof Flashing f a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing appropriate to the roof pitch and install a round termination cap following the instructions shipped with the cap. For chase installations you can use a round termination cap (TR344), a round telescoping termination cap (TR342) or a square termination cap (ST375). -
Page 18: Position The Hearth Extension
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 17. Alternate materials worksheet How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable: All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used. -
Page 19: Finishing Material
19. Finishing Material Do not install combustible materials over the front of the fireplace! This poses a safety hazard and may start a fire. You may only use noncombustible material over the front of the fireplace. a. Combustible Material Material which is made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered. -
Page 20: Chase Top
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials main- taining a minimum 2” air space around the chimney. 3. Termination Cap a. 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”... -
Page 21: General Information
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING FIREPLACE 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 22: Burning Process
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 3. Burning Process Fire requires three things to burn: fuel, air and heat. So, if heat is robbed from the fireplace during the drying stage, the new load of wood has reduced the chances for a good clean burn. For this reason, it is always best to burn dry, seasoned firewood. - Page 23 6. Burning Guidelines For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest emissions, follow these operating procedures: 1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading the fireplace, burn your fireplace with the Slide Air Control wide open (fully to the right) for a minimum of 5 to 15 minutes.
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Page 24: Starting A Fire
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 10. Starting A Fire Before lighting your first fire in the fireplace, make certain that the baffle and ceramic blanket are correctly positioned. It should be resting against the rear channel. Also refer to care and cleaning of gold plated surfaces on page 28 before lighting your first fire. -
Page 25: Moisture Content
13. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs. Softwood Your fireplace’s performance depends a great deal on the quality of the firewood you use. Contrary to popular belief, one species of wood varies very little to the other in terms of energy content. All seasoned wood, regardless of species, contains about 8,000 BTU’s per pound. -
Page 26: Storing Wood
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace Storing Wood Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time. The following guideline will ensure properly seasoned wood: a. Stack the wood to allow air to circulate freely around and through the woodpile. b. Elevate the woodpile off the ground to allow air circulation underneath. -
Page 27: Chimney Cleaning
1. Creosote and Soot a. Formation and need for removal: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. -
Page 28: Glass Replacement
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 6. Care and Cleaning of Glass Your fireplace is equipped with ceramic super heat- resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Do not slam doors or impact the glass. When closing doors, make sure that logs do not protrude against the glass. -
Page 29: Firebrick Replacement
9. Firebrick Replacement The firebox of your fireplace is lined with high quality firebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties. There is no need to use a grate; simply build a fire on the firebox floor. Do not operate the fireplace without firebrick. -
Page 30: Fan Replacement
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 10. Fan Replacement Fan Cord Location The North Star Fireplace comes standard equipped with two fans, installed at the factory with electric access on the right side of fireplace (as you face it). Fan Replacement Instructions Power must be OFF prior to servicing! The fan assembly may be accessed before or after the fireplace has been installed. - Page 31 11. Baffle Removal & Installation NOTE: The baffle in the North Star Fireplace is 2700° Fiber Board. Removing hardware exposed to combustion processes can be frustrating. If your reason for removing the baffle is simply to clean the chimney, you have alternatives which will save time and effort.
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Page 32: Door Assembly
North Star Service Parts EPA Certified Fireplace Beginning Manufacturing Date: 02-17-03 Ending Manufacturing Date: __________ EXPLODED VIEW 24" 1.0" 27-3/8" 2.0" 27-1/2" Ceramic Blanket Door Assembly Fascia Assembly Part number list on following page. 480-1081 4-03... -
Page 33: Service Parts List
Service Parts List IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. ITEM DESCRIPTION Brick, Individual Gasketing , Glass Gasketing, Door Manual-Bag Assembly, (2) Spring Handles-1/2”, (1) Spring Handle-1/4”, Paint, Fan Switches &... -
Page 34: Index
North Star EPA Certified Fireplace Accessories 6 Air Clearance 10, 17 Air Kit Knob Location 5 Ashes, Disposal of 27 Attic Insulation Shield 14 Air Controls 22-23 Automatic Combustion Control 23 Baffle 24, 31 Building Codes 2, 3 Burning Guidelines 23 Process 22 Rates 24 Ceramic Blanket 24, 32... -
Page 35: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them. These items include but are not limited to steel and cast iron components, all gas burners, gas logs, combustion chambers, heat exchanger systems, stainless steel firebox components, plating, doors, glass damaged by thermal breakage, steel baffle supports, steel and ceramic baffles and manifold tubes. - Page 36 ATTENTION INSTALLER: PLEASE RETURN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HOME OWNER WHEN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE. 4-03 480-1081...
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