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• Hot! Do not touch! The glass
and surfaces of this appliance
will be hot during operation and
will retain heat for a while after
shutting off the appliance. Severe
burn may result.
• Carefully supervise children in
the same room as appliance.
• If small children are present in the home, it
is recommended that this appliance be used
with a fire screen kit.
Printed in Canada
Installation and Operating
This installation manual will help you
obtain
installation for your fireplace and chimney
system. Please read and understand these
installation instructions before beginning
your installation.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify or
alter the construction of the fireplace or its
components.
alteration of construction may void the
warranty, listings and approvals of this
system. In that case, Security Chimneys
International Ltd will not be responsible
for damages. Install the fireplace only as
described in these instructions.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING:
operated without a door. Consult your
dealer to select the correct door model.
2125 Monterey St., Laval, Quebec, Canada, H7L 3T6
Rev. 9 April 2007
Instructions
a
safe,
efficient,
dependable
Any
modification
The fireplace cannot be
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610, UL-127
Report # 192-5192
PIBISULTRAEPA
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  • Page 1 E P A Installation and Operating Instructions This installation manual will help you obtain safe, efficient, dependable installation for your fireplace and chimney system. Please read and understand these installation instructions before beginning your installation. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the fireplace or its components.
  • Page 2 Security Chimneys International Ltd shall not be responsible for any labour costs. published List Price sheet. 3.1 After the sixth year of the limited warranty, Security Chimneys International Ltd. will repair or replace at no charge, any plated will not assume any labour costs to replace this part.
  • Page 3 Air control assembly Plate, lever 4. Security Chimneys International is not responsible for the inadequate performances of the fireplace caused by the Catalytic combustor environment such as trees, buildings, roofs, wind, hills,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY RULES ....................... 1 CERTIFICATION LABEL ..................2 THE FIREPLACE ....................3 INTRODUCTION ......................... 3 3.1.1 Parts Required 3.1.2 Additional Equipment (optional) OPERATING THE BIS ULTIMA ....................4 3.2.1 Fuel 3.2.2 First Fires 3.2.3 Building a Fire 3.2.4 Primary Air and Air Boost Controls 3.2.5...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE MODEL BIS ULTIMA • Use only a Security Fireplace glass door, specifically designed for the model BIS ULTIMA fireplace. • When cleaning the fireplace, the ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.

  • Page 6: Certification Label

    CERTIFICATION LABEL...

  • Page 7: The Fireplace

    • Before beginning the fireplace installation, consult the local authorities to obtain your building permit and check your local building codes. Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only Security Chimneys International components. • The BIS ULTIMA is not intended for use with a gas log. Failure to follow these instructions will void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation.

  • Page 8: Operating The Bis Ultima

    OPERATING THE BIS ULTIMA 3.2.1 Fuel The BIS ULTIMA is designed to work best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refuelling. A moisture content of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is recommended.

  • Page 9: Primary Air And Air Boost Controls

    3.2.4 Primary Air and Air Boost Controls There is no flue damper in the BIS ULTIMA. As is common with air tight stoves, the combustion air control sets the flow of air entering the firebox. This allows for a more precise control of the fire.

  • Page 10: Medium Combustion

    3.2.6 Medium Combustion This is the recommended mode of operating the BIS ULTIMA and should be the one normally used since it will deposit the least amount of creosote on the glass and in the chimney. The combustion air control must be 3/4 closed and pushed forward to close the air boost.

  • Page 11: Smoking - Causes And Troubleshooting

    3.2.9 Smoking – Causes and Troubleshooting To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the door, set the combustion air controls to the left before opening the door. Your fireplace has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally, there may be a small amount of smoking upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up but this should not continue.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Bis Ultima

    IMPORTANT NOTES A. Do not block the hot air vents to the fireplace as this will cause the fireplace to overheat. B. Never start a fire using gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or any other combustible liquid. C. Do not burn coal. The sulphur in coal will corrode the firebox. D.

  • Page 13: Top Baffle Removal Prior To Cleaning The Chimney

    3.3.3 Top Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning The Chimney Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the top baffle to avoid creosote dust collection at the top of the baffle. Follow these steps to set the top baffle out of the way: 1.

  • Page 14: Door Installation

    3.3.7 Refractory Replacement The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in "First fires". They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory should be replaced.

  • Page 15: Door Adjustment

    Tempered glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of the BIS ULTIMA. Replacement glass should be purchased from a Security Chimneys International dealer (see “Replacement Parts”, page 34). Do not operate the unit with cracked or broken glass.

  • Page 16: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 3.4.1 Locating the BIS ULTIMA A. The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel, and taking into consideration the location of the hot air ducts (optional), outside air kit and chimney.

  • Page 17: Hearth Extension Requirements

    3.4.2 Hearth Extension Requirements The BIS ULTIMA may be installed directly on a combustible floor; however, the combustible floor in front of the fireplace must be covered with a non-combustible material (tile, marble, stone, etc.). Figure 5 3.4.3 Framing, Facing And Mantel The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations (figures 7 to 11): A.
  • Page 18 Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 8 Figure 10...
  • Page 19 INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Figure 11...
  • Page 20 Facing 1. Combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.e. the steel façade of the fireplace) (figure 12). 2. Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing (figure 13).

  • Page 21: Hot Air Ducting Installation

    HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION Different hot air ducting systems can be installed with the BIS ULTIMA : - Gravity kit - Forced air kit 3.5.1 Gravity Kit Two kits are available: 1. Single hot air outlet including: (see Fig.14) 2. Double hot air outlet including: (See Fig.15) - 2 6"...
  • Page 22 The single outlet system is designed to be installed either flush with the front of the BIS ULTIMA or extended out slightly from the face of the fireplace (if installing with a brick or thick facing for example). To extend the double outlet system, it will be necessary to purchase two adjustable lengths (7B26ZL2A).
  • Page 23 BIS ULTIMA hot air exhaust. 7. Use only Security Chimneys International grills and components as described in this manual. Other grills or registers, for example, may be too restrictive and may overheat the fireplace or ceiling.

  • Page 24: Central Forced Air Kit

    3.5.2 Central Forced Air Kit (Not tested under EPA certification) The knock-outs provided on the back and on the sides of the BIS ULTIMA allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace.

  • Page 25: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT (Optional) During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from the fireplace.

  • Page 26: The Chimney

    THE CHIMNEY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous temperatures below -18° C (0° F), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draught, high rate of creosoting, and poor start-up characteristics.

  • Page 27: Chimney Installation Instructions

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass (see figure 25). Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the holes. The sizes are indicated in table 1 for the floor and ceiling holes and table 2 (page 24) for the roof holes.
  • Page 28 AC CHIMNEY INSTALLATION (AIR COOLED GALVALUME CHIMNEY) NOTE : outside air kits are mandatory for AC chimney and recommended for the fireplace. Figure 28...
  • Page 29 AC CHIMNEY Figure 29 Figure 30 Table 2 ROOF DOWN SLOPE HOLE SIZE SLOPE ASHT+ / HT6103+ S-2100+ / HT6000+ Roof Pitch 6" 6" 6" 12 3/8" (314 mm) 14 1/8" (359 mm) 15" (380 mm) 2/12 12 9/16" (319 mm) 14 3/8"...

  • Page 30: Offset Chimney Installation

    OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATON The minimum chimney height when using elbows is: Fireplace model BIS ULTIMA Chimney model ASHT+ / HT6103+ / S-2100+ / HT6000+ / AC Vertical installation 12 ft. (3.66 m) Two (2) elbows 15 ft. (4.57 m) Four (4) elbows 17 ft.
  • Page 31 TOTAL HEIGHT DEVIATION ONE LENGTH BETWEEN ELBOWS TWO LENGTHS BETWEEN ELBOWS CHIMNEY DEVIATION ELBOW 6” & HEIGHT 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48” & 48” 4 5/16"...
  • Page 32 Figure 31 Figure 32...

  • Page 33: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD (RSM+, RSMI30, RSMI45) When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. Note: 45º angle for Canada only In cold climate locations, we recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home’s thermal barrier.

  • Page 34: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support This support has three possible uses: 1. For ASHT+ / HT6103+ and S-2100+ / HT6000+, it must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset.

  • Page 35: Chimney Adaptor (S-2100+ / Ht6000+)

    Figure 34 CHIMNEY ADAPTOR (S-2100+ / HT6000+) The fireplace is normally supplied with a chimney adaptor suitable for the ASHT+ / HT6103+ chimney. If you want to install a S-2100+ / HT6000+ chimney, an adaptor is available (6UCA) (figure 35). A separate starter section will also be required if AC chimney is installed.

  • Page 36: Installation Instructions For Masonry Application

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be inspected by a qualified sweep. The following requirements must be respected: The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner.

  • Page 37: Parts And Components List

    PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST (AC Chimney) Description Part No. Lengths 6" dia. 12" length AC 6L12 18" length AC 6L18 36" length AC 6L36 48" length AC 6L48 15º elbow AC 6E15 30º elbow AC 6E30 Rain cap AC 6CPR Spark arrester screen Supports Offset support...

  • Page 38: Options

    OPTIONS Gravity kit: Part No.: Complete double ducting system including: 2 elbows 90º, 2 7B30ZK-1 telescopic lengths, 2 grill supports and 2 black grills Complete single ducting system including: 2 x 6" lengths, 1 7B26ZKS-1 decorative black frame and 1 black louver Complete single ducting system including: 2 x 6"...

  • Page 39: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Baffle refractory (2 pieces) PR-ISO2205 Back refractory PR-SR2203 Right side refractory PR-SR2204D Left side refractory PR-SR2204G Bottom refractory PR-SR2201 Front refractory, right side PR-SR2202D Front refractory, left side PR-SR2202G Secondary air tube PR-SR2271 Secondary air tube lock PR-SR2214 Cast-iron log supports (2) PR-SR2245 Louver...

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