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Heat&Glo NORTHSTAR-BK Owner's Manual

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NOTICE:
DO NOT discard this manual!
Model(s):
EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING
FIREPLACE
Installation and service of this fi replace should be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed profes-
sionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
Owner's Manual

Care and Operation

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Heat & Glo • NorthStar Owner's Manual • 480-2350 • Rev G • 05/15/14
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may
cause house fi re.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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  • Page 1: Care And Operation

    Owner’s Manual Pour demander un exemplaire en français de ce Manuel du propriétaire, visitez www. Care and Operation heatnglo.com/translations. INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual! WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing property Model(s): damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property. Table of Contents 1 Welcome Maintenance and Service A. Congratulations A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowners B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 1. Chimney Inspection 2. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning 2 Product Specific Information 3. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces A. Fireplace Certification 4. Glass Doors B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications 5. Glass Cleaning C. Glass Specifications...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome Read this manual before installing or operating this fireplace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future references. A. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a Heat & Glo wood burning This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer- fireplace. The Heat & Glo fireplace you have selected is ence. We suggest that you keep it with your other impor- designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and tant documents and product manuals. efficiency. Your new Heat & Glo wood burning fireplace will give you As the owner of a new fireplace, you'll want to read and years of durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Wel- carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this come to the Heat & Glo family of fireplace products! Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and Heat & Glo is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Warnings. Technologies. Local Dealer Information DEALER: Fill in Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________ your name, address, phone and email Address: ____________________________________________________________ information here and fireplace information ____________________________________________________________ below.

  • Page 4: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo- nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period, HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below. WARRANTY PERIOD: Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent, authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table. The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions. Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting Components Covered Parts Labor Wood Pellet Coal Electric Venting Wood...
  • Page 5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides. • Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product. • Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this warranty. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover the following: • Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. • Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items, or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes. • Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, batteries and the discoloration of glass. • Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com- plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty. • Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera- tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/ incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7) installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;...

  • Page 6: Product Specific Information

    Product Specific Information A. Fireplace Certification Model: NorthStar EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Report No: 061-S-50-2 Type: Wood Fireplace Standard: UL 127 and ULC-S610-M87 and (UM) 84-HUD, Manufactured Home Approved Warning! Risk of Fire! For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications EPA# and Original Date: #569 04/08 EPA Certified: 3.25 grams per hour Efficiency: up to 77.8%...

  • Page 7: Important Safety And Operating Information

    Important Safety and Operating Information Fireplace Safety 1. Clear Space Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth Most problems are caused by improper installation and op- extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains, eration of the fi replace. To provide reasonable fi re safety, chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft the following should be given serious consideration: (1219 mm) from the open front of the fi replace. • The fi re should be supervised whenever the fi replace is Combustible materials are materials made of or sur- in use.

  • Page 8: Firebrick

    2. Firebrick 4. Over-Firing Your Fireplace Your fireplace is lined with high quality firebrick, which has WARNING! Risk of Fire! Do not over-fire. exceptional insulating properties. Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the Do not operate the fireplace without bricks. Make sure fireplace and chimney. bricks are installed as shown in Section 5. To prevent over-firing your fireplace. DO NOT: Do not use a grate; simply build a fire on the firebox floor. • use flammable liquids 3. Baffle and Blanket • overload with wood • burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber Ensure correct baffle and baffle protection channel place- ment; replace baffle components if damaged or missing. • permit too much air to the fire (Please refer to Section 5.) Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of the following:...

  • Page 9: General Operating Parts

    WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fi replace. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures. High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable materials. • Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable materials away. B. General Operating Parts WARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi re- place according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury.

  • Page 10: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    1. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) 2. ACC Override The lever located to the left of the combustion air con- The automatic combustion control system allows you to trol is the ACC OVERRIDE and may be used to over- set the fireplace to high (slide the combustion air control ride the setting of the automatic combustion air control. all the way to the right), start the fire, and then move If the ACC has been activated and burn rate needs to the combustion air control to the desired burn level. be slowed, move the lever to the LEFT and position The fire will automatically go to that level once it is fully combustion air control at the preferred setting. To close established. This allows for less interaction with the fire the air supply for an over-fire situatution or to slow the by the homeowner and more efficient use of fuel while burn rate down immediately, slide the lever to the LEFT maintaining the desired heat output.

  • Page 11: Outside Air

    3. Outside Air NOTICE: Use of outside air is required. A source of air (oxygen) is required in order for com- bustion to take place. Turning the outside air handle clockwise closes the out- side air inlet; turning counterclockwise will open it. This may be closed only when the fireplace is not in use to prevent cold air infiltration. CAUTION! Outside air control handle may be warm. Adjust before lighting fire. Outside Air Clockwise Counterclockwise Close Open Figure 3.6 Outside Air Control Handle Heat &...

  • Page 12: Glass Doors

    4. Glass Doors An override switch and fan speed control have been installed on the wall in close proximity to the fireplace. This fireplace has been tested and is intended for use with doors as supplied with this fireplace. The speed of the fan can be regulated by the speed control knob. WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplace If the fan is not coming on at the desired time, flip the should be operated only with doors fully open or doors override switch to manual and operate the fan as de- fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and scribed below:...

  • Page 13: Moisture Content

    deciduous trees that are definitely not considered hard- 3. Seasoning woods such as poplar, aspen and alder. Hardwoods re- Seasoned firewood is nothing more than wood that is quire more time to season, burn slower and are usually cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of harder to ignite than softwoods. Obviously, you will use around 20%. The time it takes to season wood varies the type of wood that is most readily available in your from around nine months for soft woods to as long as area. However, if at all possible the best arrangement eighteen months for hardwoods. The key to seasoning is to have a mix of softwood and hardwood. This way wood is to be sure it has been split, exposing the wet you can use the softwood for starting the fire, giving off interior and increasing the surface area of each piece. quick heat to bring the fireplace up to operating tem- A tree that was cut down a year ago and not split is perature. Add the hardwood for slow, even heat and likely to have almost as high a moisture content now as longer burn time.

  • Page 14: Burning Process

    7. Creosote Formation 5. Burning Process Fire requires fuel, air and heat. If heat is robbed from the When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other fireplace during the drying stage, the new load of wood organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture has reduced the chances for a good clean burn. Aways to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly-started or burn dry, seasoned firewood. a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue ac- • Kindling or 1st stage: cumulates on the flue lining.

  • Page 15: Lighting Instructions

    E. Lighting Instructions NOTICE: Fireplace should be run full open for a minimum of 30 minutes a day during heating season to keep air To start a fire, light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which passages clean. will ignite the fast burning kindling, which in turn will ignite the slow-burning firewood. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials, • Open outside air by turning the knob counter gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of clockwise.

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service WARNING! Hot Surfaces! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. DO NOT clean fireplace until it is cooled. Task Frequency To be completed by 1. Chimney Inspection As needed Homeowner or Chimney Sweep 2. Chimney Cleaning As needed Chimney Sweep 3. Plated Surfaces Cleaning As needed Homeowner 4. Glass Doors Seasonally 5. Glass Cleaning As needed 6. Door Gasket Seasonally 7. Ash Removal As needed 8.

  • Page 17: Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

    2. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning Frequency: As needed; at least annually before light- ing, or once every two months during heating season. When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Chimney Sweep Tools Needed: Brush, allen wrench, Phillips screw- driver • When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled Remove screws, moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors lift top cover. condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a Top Cover slow-burnign fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this...

  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning Of Plated Surfaces

    3. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces 7. Ash Removal Frequency: Initially and as needed Frequency: As necessary Homeowner Homeowner Tools Needed: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel Tools Needed: Covered metal container, metal shovel, fireplace broom CAUTION! Do not use a polish with abrasives. It will WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove ashes until scratch plated surfaces.

  • Page 19: Replacement Maintenance

    B. Replacement Maintenance 1. Glass Replacement 2. Tighten or Adjust Door Latch • Ensure that the fire is out and the fireplace is cool to Remove the lock nut holding latch cam and four spac- the touch. ing washers on the right hand door as shown in Figure 5.2. Move 1-3 spacing washers to the opposite side • Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels. of cam. Reinstall the cam and tighten locknut. At least one spacing washer and the black washer must be left • Remove door with broken glass from the fireplace in place. by lifting door up and off of the hinges. • Lay door face down on table or counter making sure handle and handle attachment knob hang over the Replace the gasket material. Wear or damage to the edge of the table top so door lays flat on the soft gasket material can cause air leakage into the firebox surface.

  • Page 20: Firebrick Replacement

    3 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 bricks. IMPORTANT: The bricks are very similar in size. Be certain you have the proper brick in the correct location. Measure the brick size for accuracy.

  • Page 21: Baffle Removal And Installation

    4. Baffle Removal and Installation WARNING! Hot Surfaces! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. DO NOT clean fireplace until it is cooled. • Remove all ash from firebox and place into a metal container. • Remove the baffle protection channel by turning it down and pulling it out of the firebox. See Figure 4.5. Figure 4.7 Removing Baffle (shown without ceramic blanket) 5. Fan Replacement CAUTION! Risk of Shock! Disconnect power by turn- ing off circuit breaker before servicing.

  • Page 22: Timer Assembly Replacement

    6. Timer Assembly Replacement • Removing the fan - Unplug the wire harness. CAUTION! Risk of Shock! Disconnect power by turning off circuit breaker BEFORE servicing. - Lift fan from locating pins and remove (Figure 4.9). Repeat for second fan if necessary. • Remove both doors, outside air knobs, fascia, and - Connect new fan wires to wire harness. brick. - Before installing the fan, make sure the grommets • Remove two Phillips head screws and pry open are tightly in place. Insert the right fan and place access door in the bottom of the fireplace with a flat over the two locating pins. Repeat for other fan. head screwdriver. See Figure 4.11. Figure 4.10 - Re-install bottom panel or firebox access panel in reverse order as described above.
  • Page 23 Remove 2 screws Figure 4.17 Hand in Access Door Figure 4.14 Disconnect Air Chamber Cover Arm must be in this position - Remove two screws from timer linkage upper arm. when re-installing Be careful NOT TO DROP arm in bottom of fireplace. See Figure 4.15 Be careful not to drop Linkage Arm Move arm left down into fireplace Rotate assembly up and out through access door Figure 4.18 Removing Timer Assembly...

  • Page 24: Timer Removal & Replacement

    • After re-installing the timer assembly through the • Install new timer using same two screws. It is very firebox access door, re-attach the timer assembly to important that the D cut side of the timer shaft is the air chamber cover using a Phillips head screw facing the opposite side of the linkage timer arm. driver. See Figure 4.19. See Figure 4.22. • Attach the linkage upper arm to the lower linkage arm.
  • Page 25 Figure 4.24 Exploded View of Entire Assembly for Point of Refer- ence only Item Description Door Linkage Linkage Control Arm Bushing Washer SAE #10 Screw 8-32 x 1/2 PH PHL TC Linkage Timer Arm Attachment Nut & Set Screw Screw 6-32 x 1/4 PH PHL TC Mounting Bracket Timer, Mechanical, 12 hours Heat & Glo • NorthStar Owner’s Manual • 480-2350 • Rev G • 05/15/14...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A. FAQs Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibil- erating instructions, “Starting a Fire”. Be sure your flue ity for the improper performance of the fireplace sys- system is installed correctly and that it is the proper di- tem caused by inadequate draft due to environmental ameter and height. Check for the following: conditions, down drafts, tight sealing construction of • All chimney sections are properly installed. the structure, or mechanical exhausting devices which • The chimney is clean and free of creosote or soot will create a negative air pressure within the structure buildup. where the fireplace is located. • Make sure overhanging trees and branches are cut back within ten feet of the top of the chimney and the If smoke spillage occurs from a fireplace opening when chimney is free of debris from animals. the door is open, there is either a leakage in the flue, a • Ensure the chimney cap is clean and free of any blockage in the flue, or some condition is affecting draft buildup of soot or creosote if cap is equipped with a Understanding and differentiating the conditions which...
  • Page 27 Overhanging tree? Bird's nest or leaves in termination cap? Structural changes in Another appliance in chimney area? home also exhausting air (furnace, fan, Unsealed dryer, etc.)? can lights? Overhead fan operating? Creosote buildup in flue? Air register from furnace near fireplace? Doors opening and closing?

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Table

    B. Troubleshooting Table Fire is difficult to start • Refer to section 4.C. Lighting Instructions • Open air controls • Establish draft: Hold a lighted, rolled up newspaper under the front of the baffle • Place DRY kindling over wadded up newspaper; leave air spaces between pieces of wood •...

  • Page 29: Reference Materials

    Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2002 Woodburning Fireplace Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Northstar-BK, Black (Feb 2003-Active), Northstar-NT, Nickel (July 2004- Active) Northstar-GD, Gold (May 2003 -Apr 2004), Northstar-GT, Gold Trim (July 2004-Sept 2007) Part number list on following page. 05/14...
  • Page 30 NORTHSTAR Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor. . Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 31 NORTHSTAR Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #8 Door Assembly IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor.

  • Page 32: Side View

    NORTHSTAR Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #9 Brick Set 9.1 9.1 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor.
  • Page 33 NORTHSTAR Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Mar 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS...
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  • Page 36: Contact Information

    C. Contact Information Heat & Glo, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 www.heatnglo.com Please contact your Heat & Glo dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heat & Glo dealer, please visit www.heatnglo.com. – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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