Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-485TH, EM-415H Installation of Fireplace, A. Things to Consider

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7 Installation of Fireplace

7 Installation of Fireplace

CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.

A. Things to Consider

Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4)

Location(s) of outside air kit

Electrical connections and/or wall switch

Gas line piping

B. Position the Fireplace

Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface.

Follow framing instructions in Section 6.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sag- ging, loose insulation.

DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

Secure insulation and vapor barriers.

Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in Section 6.

C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Protective metal hearth strips MUST be installed. Sparks or embers may ignite flooring.

Refer to Figures 7.1 and 7.2.

Locate the two protective metal hearth strips measuring approximately 26 in. x 4 in. (660 mm x 102 mm) included with this fireplace.

Slide each metal strip 2 in. (51 mm) under front edge of fireplace.

Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in. (25 mm) minimum..

Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in. (51 mm).

Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth extension with metal strips (not included with fireplace) per Figure 7.2. See Section 11 for hearth extension instructions.

D. Level Fireplace

Level fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back.

Shim with non-combustible material as necessary.

Secure fireplace to framing with nailing flanges with a minimum of two fasteners per nailing flange.

Check fireplace opening for square to ensure proper fit of glass doors. Measure diagonals of fireplace opening to make sure they are equal.

1 in. (25 mm) overlap

Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).

Figure 7.1 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

 

Top piece must overlap

 

bottom piece

 

Raised Platform

2 in.

1 in. (25 mm) min.

(51 mm)

overlap

Floor

A. Things to Consider 2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 7.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

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Contents Circulating Wood Burning FireplaceModels EM-415, EM-415H,36” EM-485T, EM-485TH,42” Congratulations Homeowner Reference InformationListing Label Information/Location FIREPLACE NOTable of Contents Installer GuideSafety Alert Key User GuideWARRANTY FOR HEAT & GLO FIREPLACES 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance CertificationB. Non-CombustibleMaterials C. Combustible MaterialsUser Guide 2 Operating InstructionsA. Your Fireplace Hot glass will cause burnsB. Seasoned Wood C. Starting a FireD. Grate E. FirescreenH. Glass Doors K. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersL. Optional Components M. Clear SpaceN. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs SoftwoodMoisture Seasoned Wood3 Maintainance and Service B. Chimney Inspection/CleaningA. Disposal of Ashes Creosote - Formation and Need for RemovalE. Glass Cleaning C. Check Firebox RefractoryD. Inspect Grate Frequency As desired4 Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire ProblemsSolution Possible CauseInstaller Guide 5 Getting StartedA. Typical Fireplace System Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scaleD. Negative Pressure B. Design and Installation ConsiderationsC. Draft E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney H. Inspect Fireplace and Components F. Tools and Supplies NeededG. Typical Fireplace System 6 Framing & Clearances A. Select Fireplace LocationB. Clearances C. Sidewalls/Surrounds D. Frame the Fireplace2 in. 51 mm min. air space clearance from chimney C A B7 Installation of Fireplace A. Things to ConsiderB. Position the Fireplace C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Stripsin Canada Note Chimney air kitnot shown, but required E. Install Outside Air Kit F. Junction Box InstallationBend this half tab 90 degrees down 90 degrees G. Installation of FanBend this tab down 8 Chimney Assembly A. Chimney Requirements B. Using Offsets/Returns C. Assembling Chimney Sections D. Install Chimney Air KitE. Installing Ceiling Firestops F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield H. Complete Installation I. Install FlashingG. Cut out Hole in Roof WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST maintain 2 inJ. Chimney Termination Requirements 9 Chase Installations A. Construct the ChaseB. Install Fireplace & Chimney C. Install Chase TopD. Install Termination Cap Refer to termination cap instructionsTR344 Round Termination Cap TR342 Round Telescoping Termination CapTCT375 Terra Cotta Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination CapEuropean Copper Series Termination Cap B. Field Constructed Shrouds 10 ShroudsA. Radiation Shield Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Roofed Style Shroud radiation shield required11 Finishing A. Non-CombustibleMaterialsB. Combustible Materials C. Hearth ExtensionD. Finishing Material WARNING! Risk of FireE. Combustible Mantel F. Sidewalls/Surrounds10 3/4 in 273 mm 4in 102 mm 9 3/4 in 248 mm12 Accessories C. Install FanA. Gas Log/Lighter Provision B. Wood Burning InsertsPage B. Fireplace Components Catalog #Description Catalog #1/2 in 13 mm B. Fireplace Components continued66 in 1676 mm 20 in 508 mm C. Chimney Components Catalog #14-1/2in 368 mmCatalog # 10-7/8in 276 mm 2 in. 51 mmCatalog # European Copper Caps Service Parts EM-415SERIESD. Service Parts Service Parts ListEM-485SERIES Service PartsService Parts List Beginning Manufacturing Date N/AThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank DO DISCARDNOT E. Contact InformationDO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL