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kozy heat Z-42 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ZERO CLEARANCE FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
Z-42-CD shown with accent grills
WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS FIREPLACE CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND FIRE HAZARDS AND MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
www.kozyheat.com
Z42 DECEMBER 2011
Z42 REV-11

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  • Page 1 INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE. CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ZERO CLEARANCE FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE Z-42-CD shown with accent grills WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS STRUCTURAL AND FIRE HAZARDS AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

  • Page 2: Introduction And Homeowner Reference Information

    Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. CONGRATULATIONS! We welcome you as a new owner of a Kozy Heat gas fireplace. Kozy Heat products are designed with superior components and materials and assembled by trained craftsmen who take pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are 100% test-fired and the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected before packaging to ensure that you receive a quality product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FIREPLACE FRAMING & FACING Introduction and Homeowner Reference Information Fireplace Framing & Facing TABLE OF CONTENTS Mantel Projection Chart Table of Contents COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION Upper Grill Installation Safety Information Upper Grill Removal FEATURES Lower Grill Installation Features Lower Grill Removal...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION This fireplace has been tested and listed by Intertek Testing Services (Warnock Hersey) to UL 127-2008, CAN/ULC S610-M98 Safety Standards for U.S. and Canadian installations. This fireplace installation must conform with local building codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES STANDARD FEATURES • EPA/WA Certified/Non-Catalytic (EPA emissions rate 3.34g / hr.) • High quality lifetime glass • Arched glass valance (Z42) • Large burning area • Air-seal 10 ga. steel door (Z42) • Twin air-seal cast iron doors (Z42-CD) •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS LETTER KEY DESCRIPTION Height Width Depth Glass Frame Glass Frame Stand-off Height Front to Flue Back to Flue Height Width Center Center INCHES 25-15/16 18-3/16 31-11/16 3-5/8 18-1/4 7-11/16 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MILLIMETERS 1067 E . 31-11/16” (805mm) B.

  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW NOTE: The qualified installer should follow the procedure best suited for the installation. If masonry (optional) will be used, prepare foundation for the masonry load. A lintel is required to support the added weight above the fireplace. Frame an opening for the fireplace, allowing for vent installation and type of installation (corner, flat wall application). Install optional hearth.

  • Page 8: Placement Illustration

    PLACEMENT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS WARNING: FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES AS OUTLINED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. DO NOT FILL SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE FIREPLACE WITH ANY MATERIAL (EXCEPT WOOD FRAMING). Do not install shelving or cupboards into this area. Minimum enclosure height: 72” (1.83m) Fireplace face top to 8”...

  • Page 9: Typical Installation Options

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS IMPORTANT: If this fireplace is installed on an exterior wall, it must be insulated the same as any other exterior wall to prevent cold air from entering the home. Combustion air pipes must be secured with screws to prevent separation and cold air transfer. 21-1/2”...

  • Page 10: Framing

    FRAMING WALL ENCLOSURE ROUGH OPENING Frame opening to fit fireplace. All required clearances must be maintained. MINIMUM WALL ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS: 42-1/2” (1080mm) wide x 38-1/4” (792mm) high x 26-1/4” (667mm) deep. IMPORTANT: Allow a minimum of 6” (152mm) in framing width dimension for the combustion air pipe which will be installed after fireplace has been inserted into framing.

  • Page 11: Combustion Air Pipe Installation

    COMBUSTION AIR PIPE This fireplace requires outside air for combustion and is manufactured with a collar protruding approximately 1/4” (6mm) from right side of fireplace. An outside air pipe adaptor (4” (102mm) diameter / 3” (76mm) in length), is included with fireplace to properly connect the outside air pipe to fireplace.

  • Page 12: Combustion Air Pipe Venting Configurations

    COMBUSTION AIR PIPE VENTING CONFIGURATIONS Do not place combustible material below stand-offs. Hearth Extension Metal sealing strip centered under fireplace and hearth the entire width of fireplace. Figure 11a PAGE 11...

  • Page 13: Chimney Location Illustrations

    CHIMNEY LOCATION RECOMMENDED LOCATION Above peak Inside heated space MARGINAL LOCATION Below peak MARGINAL LOCATION Wind loading possible RECOMMENDED LOCATION Above peak NOT RECOMMENDED Too close to tree Below adjacent structure Lower roof line NOT RECOMMENDED Avoid outside wall Not the highest point of roof Wind loading possible RECOMMENDED Insulated exterior chase...

  • Page 14: Chimney Requirements

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT: 12ft. (3.66m) Chimney must extend a minimum of 3ft. (914mm) above highest point where it passes through roof and at least 2ft. (610mm) higher than any portion of a building within 10ft. (3.05m). See illustrations on previous page. MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT: 50ft.

  • Page 15: Chimney Installation

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION CHIMNEY INSTALLATION After anchor plate installation, connect first chimney section per manufacturer’s installation instructions. Cut and frame required holes in floor, ceiling, and roof where chimney will pass through. WARNING: REFER TO CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER FRAMING SIZE, CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES AND SUPPORT BRACKET REQUIREMENTS.

  • Page 16: Optional Fan Installation

    OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF THIS FAN SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER WARNING: MAKE SURE HOUSEHOLD BREAKER IS SHUT OFF PRIOR TO WORKING ON ANY ELECTRICAL LINES. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.
  • Page 17 OPTIONAL FAN INSTALLATION Figure 16a PAGE 16...

  • Page 18: Firebrick Installation

    FIREBRICK INSTALLATION The following firebrick are included with this fireplace: 7- 4-1/2” x 9” (114mm x 229mm) 10- 4-1/2” x 13-1/2” (114mm x 343mm) 6- 4-1/2” x 10-3/4” (114mm x 273mm) 2- 2-1/2” x 13-1/2” (64mm x 343mm) 1- 4-1/2” x 4-1/2” (114mm x 114mm) 1- Firebrick retainer Firebrick refractory panel located on top of pipes.

  • Page 19: Fireplace Framing & Facing

    FIREPLACE FRAMING & FACING Frame in fireplace. Maintain necessary clearances to combustibles. Framing materials should not come in actual contact with fireplace. If installing a mantel (combustible material may be used), follow mantel projection chart below. NOTE: Non-combustible material such as brick, tile, marble, or stone may be placed over top and side face sections. This material MUST NOT come in direct contact with fireplace or cracking of face materials will occur.

  • Page 20: Checking The Seal

    DOOR SEAL ALIGNMENT / ADJUSTMENT (Arched Door Model) Every effort has been made at the factory to ensure a proper door seal prior to shipment. Misalignment, however, may still occur during shipment, mishandling and / or installation. The following procedures will help you determine if the door is sealing properly, and how to achieve a proper seal. CHECKING THE SEAL Close and latch door.

  • Page 21: Latch Adjustment

    DOOR SEAL ALIGNMENT & ADJUSTMENT (Arched Door Model) LATCH ADJUSTMENT Open door, locate ‘latch dog’ secured to firebox face. Determine whether upper, lower, or both corners of door seal need adjustment. Remove and save acorn nuts securing latch dog. Remove and save latch dog. Place a washer (included in parts packet) onto top and / or bottom mounting bolt on latch dog.

  • Page 22: Door Seal Adjustment

    DOOR SEAL ADJUSTMENT (Cast Door Model) CHECKING THE SEAL Open doors, insert piece of paper between door and face frame. Close and latch doors. Gently pull paper. If removed with little or no force, the door seal needs adjustment. Follow directions below for seal adjustment. Perform paper test on all outside edges of doors.

  • Page 23: Fireplace Operation

    Kozy Heat’s air seal door system seals the fireplace, eliminating heat loss, allowing you to completely control your fire. This gives you maximum heat potential using a minimum amount of firewood.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Requirements

    In the event of glass breakage, let fireplace cool completely. DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE WITH BROKEN OR CRACKED GLASS. Replace only with Kozy Heat #150-380 for Model #Z-42 / #150-250 for Model Z-42-CD. Do not substitute materials. BROKEN GLASS REMOVAL CAST IRON DOOR MODEL: Remove door /doors from fireplace by lifting ‘up’...

  • Page 25: Optional #970 Heat Duct Kit Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL #970 HEAT DUCT KIT CAUTION: Read and follow instructions carefully prior to and during installation of this optional heat duct kit. WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS DUCT KIT & ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, IF ANY, AND WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70, CURRENT EDITION.
  • Page 26 Bend 3 tabs up & out far enough to allow duct collar & duct pipe installation. For each 6” knock-out removed in step1, remove knock-out located directly below previously removed knock-out. MODEL Z-42: Remove third knock-out directly below one removed in step 3. Figure 25a Slide duct collar, with circulation holes facing downward, into 6”...
  • Page 27 OPTIONAL #970 HEAT DUCT KIT INSTALL REGISTER MOUNTING FRAME, JUNCTION BOX, RUN WIRING Register mounting frame and fan housing are designed to fit between 2” x 4” stud walls, 16” (406m) on center. Additional framing is required if larger opening exists. NOTE: Fan motor on heat duct kit may be on opposite side of fan shown in photos.
  • Page 28 OPTIONAL #970 HEAT DUCT KIT RUN DUCT PIPE Run duct pipe to register location. If oval pipe will be used in conjunction with 6” (152mm) round duct pipe, shape round duct pipe to fit outside oval duct pipe. Secure with screws provided. If oval duct pipe has not been used, shape 6”...
  • Page 29 OPTIONAL #970 HEAT DUCT KIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upon complete fireplace installation and after the initial burn period, turn fireplace burner ON by following lighting instructions included with fireplace (gas models). Allow fireplace to heat for approximately 15 minutes. Put heat duct fan into operation by turning wall-mounted speed control counter-clockwise until it ‘clicks’. The fan should turn on and will be running at its highest speed.

  • Page 30: Alternate Floor Protection Material Worksheet

    ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION MATERIAL WORKSHEET How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable. All floor protection materials 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. The floor protection specified may include some form of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal resistance), K-factor (thermal conductivity), or C-factor (thermal conductance).

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    New paint. This odor will disappear after several burn periods. Open doors & windows to ventilate during initial burn period. Z-42 / Z-42-CD REPLACEMENT PARTS Consult your dealer for information on optional accessories available for this fireplace. Z-42-CD REPLACEMENT PARTS...

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