Astria Ladera-BK Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Astria ladera-bk wood-burning fireplaces

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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 appli-
ance. Severe burns 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 fitted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report # 3151759
P900113-00
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ladera™
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 900113-00 REV. NC 12/2013
MODELS
Ladera-BK
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including
but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories,
may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could
result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
WARNING
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door
or firescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct replacement door or firescreen.
• The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-
cal connection must be made prior to fireplace
installation
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fireplace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
• Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    Ladera™ EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900113-00 REV. NC 12/2013 MODELS Ladera-BK This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum- stances.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY Be careful adding wood fuel to the Use care when selecting window RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. treatments for windows located fire or handling fireplace tools such near the fireplace. Avoid using as shovels, tongs or pokers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT Order Separately - See Pages 21 through 24 When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency • Additional Equipment (optional) and our environment.
  • Page 4: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    First Fires The main source of air (primary air) entering For instance, a long chimney will necessitate the firebox can be diminished by moving the closing the damper more. To obtain the proper Before using the fireplace make sure to remove air combustion control from left to right.
  • Page 5: Important Cautions

    A. Negative pressure in the house MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE 5. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot As the fire burns, air goes up the chimney. embers coming out of the chimney are not This air must be replaced through leakage igniting the roof.
  • Page 6: Disposing Of Ashes

    DISPOSING OF ASHES Remove ashes only when the fire is out and the ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the fire is out). Do not leave the ashes in the house as they give off carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. WARNING Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should 1.
  • Page 7: Glass Care - Replacement

    GLASS CARE Gasket Replacement If possible, you should choose a location where Remove the door from the unit (see Page 6) the chimney will pass through the house without Glass Replacement cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To The glass used for the Ladera™...
  • Page 8: Optional Cast Facade Installation

    Optional Cast Facade installation WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- Install the Facade per instructions provided in Fireplace SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY Facade Kit (ordered separately - see Page 21). AS ILLUSTRATED. Framing, Facing And Mantel The crack between the fireplace The construction of the framing, facing, and and the hearth extension must be Safety Metal Strip...
  • Page 9: Framing Dimensions

    Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finishing Materials, if any Corner Installation FRAMING DIMENSIONS 20-5/8” 35-7/8 911 mm 37-5/8” 956 mm * Zero Clearance 29-1/8” 740 mm From Back Spacer to Wall 12-1/2” 318 mm 70” 1778 mm 35” 889 mm Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) 18-5/8”...
  • Page 10: Nailing Flanges

    Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Insulated Chase Construction Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield NOTE: It is recommend- Floor ed that the chase walls Ceiling Firestop and floor be insulated in Wall the same manner, using the same insulation, as CTDT Termination...
  • Page 11: Fireplace Blower

    Once the repair is done, it is mandatory to apply a new high temperature black cement Only non-combustible mate- Frame (Mill-Pack, available from your retailer) rial should be superposed or projecting over the front of sealing the access plate and all screw holes. Grill the fireplace.
  • Page 12: Central Forced Air Kit

    Central Forced Air Kit Rain Cap NOTE: Not tested under EPA certification. If installed, this appliance no longer qualifies for EPA certification. Flashing Collar Flashing The knock-outs provided on the back and on the sides of the Ladera™ fireplace allow the Roof Support connection of insulated flexible pipe which Attic Radiation Shield...
  • Page 13: Outside Air Kit

    Adaptor Insulated Flex Pipe Figure 17 Insulation Blower Flex 5” Diameter Tightening Collar Aluminum Tape Figure 18 OUTSIDE AIR KIT (fireplace and AC chimney) The outside air kit is optional on the Ladera™ fireplace, but mandatory on the AC chimney. It can be burned drawing air only from the house. When the fireplace is in operation with the door closed, it will pull only a slight amount of air from the house.
  • Page 14: Chimney System

    Outside Air Installation THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM The outside air assembly may be installed according to the following Chimney Installation Notes requirements: 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better perfor- A) Duct length should be kept to a minimum. The maximum length of a mance.
  • Page 15: Chimney Installation Instructions

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Attic Radiation Shield INSTRUCTIONS Attic Radiation ASHT / S2100 Air Cooled Pipe * Shield HT6103+ / HT6000+ 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor Solid Packed Pipe * and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 23).
  • Page 16: Offset Chimney Installation

    After reaching the location requiring the elbow, proceed as follows: Air Cooled Chimney * Chimney ASHT+ / HT6103+ / S-2100+ / HT6000+ Collar Chimneys Spacer (built 1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required into flashing) direction. Fasten it to the chimney with the three (3) 1/2”...
  • Page 17 Offset Dimensions Total Height Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows Height 6” 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48”...
  • Page 18: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD (RSM+ and RSMI30) OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º Chimney AC angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. RSMI45 NOTE: 45º...
  • Page 19: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support When installing a support, slightly lift the chimney system so the weight 18” (460 mm) will lie on the support, not on the fireplace to reduce expansion noises. 18” (460 mm) This support has three possible uses: 1.
  • Page 20: Masonry Application Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION Follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the ASHT+ WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 21: Installation Accessories

    OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Central Forced Air Kit, Central forced air kit including: blower (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable Installation Accessories speed control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible BISFWK-1 pipe adapter (BISAVF), back draft damper (BISBD), aluminium Description Cat./ Part No.
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Ladera™ Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description H7162 Ladera-BK Ladera EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace Description Part/Cat. No. Andiron (2 pieces) PR-SR2897 Bottom refractory PR-SR2825 Product Reference Information Back refractory PR-SR2826 Weight 215 lbs Left side refractory PR-SR2828 Height 37-5/8”...
  • Page 23: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) www.securitychimneys.com Secure Temp...
  • Page 24 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) www.securitychimneys.com Tubinox™...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your Astria™ Brand EPA 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 Limited Lifetime Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the Limited Lifetime Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 26: Product Reference Information

    1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 See Page 22 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only parts sup- Nashville, TN 37210 plied from the manufacturer. Visit us at www.Astria.us.com Model Number _____________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ Date Installed ______________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name _____________________________________________________ Dealer’s Phone Number ______________________________________________...

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