Astria Oracle Cat 42 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Indoor/outdoor wood burning fireplace

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P/N 126761-01 Rev. A 01/2014
P126761-01
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and manintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other
important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This wood burning fireplace complies with
UL127 CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood furning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Astria
Indoor/Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace
TM
Models
Oracle Cat 42
SAVE THIS BOOK
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
POUR LE CANADA: L'autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l'installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d'obtenir un permis.
AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d'incindie ou d'explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment
où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incindies.
— L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou par
le fournisseur de gaz.
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  • Page 1 Astria Indoor/Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace P/N 126761-01 Rev. A 01/2014 Models Oracle Cat 42 Oracle Cat 50 P126761-01 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and manintain your appliance, it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
  • Page 2 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL INDOOR/OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING ORACLE CAT 42 AND ORACLE CAT 50 SERIES MASONRY FIREPLACES WITH INSULATION ® These models meet the EPA Wood Burning Fireplace Program Phase 2 emission level. NOTE: To ensure proper fireplace operation, the catalyst should be replaced at a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis- tance or additional information. Consult a qualified installer or local distributor. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Glass Door Installation ........
  • Page 4: Specifications

    " " " 42" HEARTH " 5/8" OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 58" 67" 61" GAS LINE 49" ACCESS 30" " " 7" " " 42" " 1" 13" " 17" Figure 1 - 42" Model - Oracle Cat 42 www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 5 " " " " 50" HEARTH OUTSIDE 11" ACCESS 67" GAS LINE 58" 49" ACCESS 61" 30" " " 7" " 1" " 50" " 59" 13" 17" Figure 2 - 50" Models Model - Oracle Cat 50 www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 6: Fireplace Installation

    86.5" (36" Models) 92" (42" Models) tion, is 9.5 feet (minimum of 4 feet of chimney 100" (50" Models) pipe sections required for outdoor installation). Figure 4 - Corner Installation www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 7 Material Must 18" Min. to Raised Hearth Not Overlap Perpendicular Front Face Ember Protector Side Wall Hearth Extension Fireplace Front Seal Gap Figure 6 - Mantel Clearances to Elevated Combustible Material Ember Protector Figure 5 - Hearth Extension www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 8: Venting Installation

    Press down on each pipe section until the Canada, use chimney parts designated "HT". lances securely engage the hem on the fireplace starter. The wire will assure the proper spacing between the inner and outer pipe sections. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 9 Figure 11 - Ceiling Support Pipe 12S-12DM Screws CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM OF MOBILE HOMES. Figure 10 - Elbow Offset www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 10 3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 14, page (Min. of 8) 10) to determine correct opening length Figure 12 - Firestop Spacer with Living and flashing required. Space Above Ceiling 4. Remove shingles around opening mea- sured. Cut out this section. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 11 Replace as many shingles as needed to cover exposed Storm area and flashing base. Secure in position by Flashing Collar nailing through shingles (see Figure 15). DO NOT NAIL THROUGH FLASHING CONE. Figure 16 - Storm Collar www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 12 When overlapping with a noncombustible facing material, use only noncombustible mortar or adhesive. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 13: Firebrick Wall Installation

    (Figure 22). Retaining Bracket Right Wall Shipping Brackets Leading Figure 20 - Removing Shipping Brackets Bricks Figure 22 - Installing Side Walls www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 14: Operating Fireplace

    Grout mixture in the joint should now be flush with brick surface. If not enough grout is applied into each space, grout may fall out after burning. 7. Using a joint striker, smooth out grout line. Allow 72 hours before operating fireplace. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 15 INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS grate only Leading (see Parts, page 22). This grate Bricks has been designed to keep the operation of your fireplace safe and efficient. Figure 24 - Installing Fireplace Screen Figure 25 - Installing Grate Retainers www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 16: Optional Gas Line Installation

    Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel FIED SERVICE PERSON. Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 and shall also be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 7223NFPA 54 latest edition. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 17: Purefire Installation

    (see Figure 30, page 30, page 17). 17). 4. Secure bottom door frame to brick with two hex screws provided as shown in Figure 30, page 17 using a 7/16" open end or adjustable wrench. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 18 Ash Lip that you can access spring clips with a phillips screwdriver. Tighten screws. See Figure 32. Screw Figure 30 - Installing Bottom Door Frame and Air Deflector Figure 32 - Adjusting Bi-Fold Doors www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 19: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass with any cool water if glass is still hot from the fire and smoke. To Open Damper Figure 34 - Operating Damper Handle www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 20: Purefire Emissions Control System

    Refer to your INNOVATIVE HEARTH PROD- UCTS Homeowner's Guide included with your fireplace for proper fire building technique and ash removal procedures. These fueling guide- lines must be followed in order to achieve maximum emissions performance from the PureFire System. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 21 * EPA has determined, based on testing by an accredited independent laboratory and a certification of conformity by a nation ally recognized certification body, that this model qualifies at the Phase 2 emissions level for U.S. EPA’s Voluntary Fireplace Program. For more information go to www.epa.gov/burnwise www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 22: Technical Service

    INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at You can also visit our web site at 1-800-655-2008. www.Astria.US.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS If this product is missing a part or has a broken When calling or writing, please have your component, please do not return it to the store.
  • Page 23: Parts

    PARTS MODELS ORACLE CAT 42 AND ORACLE CAT 50 16/17 www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 24 126198-02 Air Deflector Right • PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 124174-01 Grate Retainer 124174-02 Grate Retainer Stainless • • 109714-02 Side Firebrick Wall Spacers • • 114913-01 Rear Firebrick Wall Spacers • • ** Not a field replaceable part. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 25 PARTS MODELS ORACLE CAT 42 AND ORACLE CAT 50 Picture may vary from actual www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 26 • • 124134-05 Side Retainer 42''/50" Stainless (JM Series) • • 8 124134-03 Rear Retainer (GM Series) • • 124134-06 Rear Retainer Stainless (JM Series) • • 9 120848-01 Ash Brick Red • • 120848-03 Ash Brick Ivory www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    BDMO50C - 50" Oiled Bronze 30° OFFSET AND RETURN DOUBLE WALL PIPE 30E-12DM and 30E-12HT 12-12DM, 18-12DM, 24-12DM, 36-12DM, 48-12DM, 12-12HT, 18-12HT, 24-12HT, 36- 12HT and 48-12HT EMBER PROTECTOR - OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR 20093 SIDEWALL INSTALLATION - AK4 www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 28 ACCESSORIES Continued STORM COLLAR - SC2-1 ROOF FLASHING V6F-10DM - 0 to 6/12 Pitch V12F-10DM - 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch FIRESTOP SPACER - FS-10 SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION - STL-12D AND STL-12DMP BLACK ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS RLT-12D AND RLT-12HT www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 29 NOTES www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 30 MOSAIC MASONRY LINERS A Mosaic Masonry or Estate liner is required for use with your Oracle Cat 42 and Oracle Cat 50 Firebox.. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Mosaic42M2 Red Full Stacked Mosaic42M4 Red Split Stacked Mosaic42M2 Ivory Stacked Mosaic42M4 Ivory Split Stacked...
  • Page 31 ESTATE LINERS An Estate or Mosaic Masonry liner is required for use with your Oracle Cat 42 and Oracle Cat 50 Firebox.. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Estate42P2 Stacked "Rust" Estate42P2 Stacked Cappuccino Estate42P2 Stacked "Creamer" Estate42P2 Stacked Gray Estate42P3 Herringbone "Rust"...
  • Page 32 ET-8HT* Square Top ETL-8HT* Square Top w/ Slip Section AP-8HT Anchor Plate/Collar Assembly Thimble 38FST (Masonry Fireplaces) or FST 30 CAK-8 Cold Air Collar Kit *When ordered alone, this part cannot ship via parcel delivery services. Firestop www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 33 NOTES www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 34: Year Limited Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Astria™ brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited War- ranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 35 KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. www.Astria.US.com 126761-01A...
  • Page 36 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 126761-01 1-800-655-2008 Rev. A www.IHP.US.com 01/14 P126761-01...

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