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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ESTATE SERIES 48" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 850,006M REV. C 04/2004 LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS MODELS EST-48 EST-48-H This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under- stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
PRECAUTIONS Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that the installer be a quali- fied or certified “tradesman” familiar with com- monly accepted fireplace installation and safety techniques as well as prevailing local codes. The most important areas of concern dealing with the installation of factory-built fireplaces are clearances to combustible materials, proper...
Insulate Joists 19" Same As Ceiling (483mm) 19" (483mm) Draft Stops F10FS-2 Firestop FTF13-CT2 Termination Note: Non- Combustible Chase Flashing must be Used to Cover Chase Opening (2.4m) Level Insulation (Thermal Barrier) Figure 2 WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DI- RECTLY AGAINST IT.
Black Portion Of Frame Not To Be Covered With Combustible Materials Wall Covering 12” 1” Door Opening Safe 12” Zone Figure 5 ASSEMBLY STEPS Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however, and might require a different sequence.
2" Metal Safety Strips with 1" Overlap Figure 8 Platform 2" Special “Z” Metal Safety Strips with 1" Overlap Figure 9 IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN THE FIREPLACE TOP SPACERS ( FIGURE 10 ) BE REMOVED OR MODIFIED, NOR MAY YOU NOTCH THE HEADER TO FIT AROUND OR BE INSTALLED LOWER THAN THE SPACERS.
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Figure 11 Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure FOAK Including Finising Materials if any Combustion Air Kit Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Inside Chase Shown) Figure 12 Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure FOAK Including Finising Materials Combustion if any Air Kit - Optional Rough Framing Face Outside Chase...
Anchor Tab Figure 17 Step 4. The fireplace should be secured to the side framing members using the nailing flange. Use 8d nails ( Figure 18 ). Nailing Flange Framing Stud 8d Nail Figure 18 Note: The nailing flange and the area directly behind the nailing flange is exempt from the clearances described on the fireplace clearance label.
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Step 4. Note: Chimney sections are constructed with a unique locking tab design, which en- sures an immediate, tight assembly between sections. Plan your chimney requirements care- fully before assembly as chimney is difficult to disassemble after installation. If disassembled, the tabs might become damaged.
Step 8. The standard Security Chimneys F10 roof flashing assemblies include a storm collar. Slide the storm collar over outer chimney, rest on flashing spacers and align with top surface of flashing. Insert tab in slot, pull tight and bend tab back over slot.
MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS If more than one termination is located in the same chase or within the same general proxim- ity, we suggest they should be separated in distance at least 24" horizontally from flue cen- ter to flue center and stacked or staggered vertically at least 18"...
Figure 36 Joints Chimney Section No. 8 x 1/2" SMS Figure 37 FTF13 OFFSET ELEVATION CHART FTF13-ES30 Offset Height Offset/Return (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Set INSTALLING OFFSETS First, review the Offset Elevation Chart and see Figure 39 for reference. Step 1. Determine the offset distance where chimney is to pass through the first ceiling- dimension “A.”...
Underside Of Chimney Figure 38 FTF13-E30 Return Elbow* Chimney Section (S) FTF13-30 Offset Elbow* *Part of Offset/Return Package Model FTF13-ES30 Figure 39 Note: See Framing and Dimension Chart for the sizes of the ceiling and roof openings. The size of the roof opening varies with the degree of pitch of the roof.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS Gas Line Connection The EST-48 has been listed to accept a " gas line for an approved gas appliance. Always have the appliance installed in accordance with all local building codes. CAUTION: ALL GAS CONNECTIONS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED, LI- CENSED TRADESMAN.
Hearth Extensions and Wall Shields A hearth extension must be installed with all fireplaces. It is to protect the floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. For Model EST-48, the hearth extension must ex- tend 12" beyond both sides and must extend 20"...
The sum of all “R” values is: .70 + .10 + .068 + .5825 = 1.4505 This would be an acceptable combination of materials for the hearth extension since the total calculated “R” value of all material used exceed the required “R” value of 1.19. WARNING: THE CRACK BETWEEN THE FIREPLACE AND THE HEARTH EXTEN- SION MUST BE SEALED WITH A NON-...
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