Heat & Glo LifeStyle EM-485T Table of Contents, User Guide, Installer Guide, Safety Alert Key

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

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1 Listing and Code Approvals		5
A.	Appliance Certification	5
B.	Non-Combustible Materials	5
C.	Combustible Materials	5

User Guide

2 Operating Instructions		6
A.	Your Fireplace	6
B.	Seasoned Wood	7
C.	Starting a Fire	7
D.	Grate	7
E.	Firescreen	7
F.	Flue Damper	7
G.	Refractory	7
H.	Glass Doors	8
I.	Outside Air (optional)	8
J.	Fan Kit (optional)	8
K.	Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters	8
L.	Optional Components	8
M.	Clear Space	8
N.	Wood Fuel	9

3	Maintainance and Service		10
	A.	Disposal of Ashes	10
	B.	Chimney Inspection/Cleaning	10
	C.	Check Firebox Refractory	11
	D.	Inspect Grate	11
	E.	Glass Cleaning	11
4	Troubleshooting Guide		12

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started		13
A.	Typical Fireplace System	13
B.	Design and Installation Considerations	14
C.	Draft	14
D.	Negative Pressure	14
E.	Locating Fireplace & Chimney	15
F.	Tools and Supplies Needed	16
G.	Typical Fireplace System	16
H.	Inspect Fireplace and Components	16

6 Framing & Clearances		17
A.	Select Fireplace Location	17
B.	Clearances	18
C.	Sidewalls/Surrounds	19
D.	Frame the Fireplace	19

7 Installation of Fireplace		20
A.	Things to Consider	20
B.	Position the Fireplace	20
C.	Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips	20
D.	Level Fireplace	20
E.	Install Outside Air Kit	22
F.	Junction Box Installation	22
G.	Installation of Fan	23

8 Chimney Assembly		24
A.	Chimney Requirements	25
B.	Using Offsets/Returns	26
C.	Assembling Chimney Sections	27
D.	Install Chimney Air Kit	27
E.	Installing Ceiling Firestops	27
F.	Installing Attic Insulation Shield	28
G.	Cut out Hole in Roof	29
H.	Complete Installation	29
I.	Install Flashing	29
J.	Chimney Termination Requirements	30

9 Chase Installations		31
A.	Construct the Chase	31
B.	Install Fireplace & Chimney	32
C.	Install Chase Top	32
D.	Install Termination Cap	33

10	Shrouds		35
	A.	Radiation Shield	35
	B.	Field Constructed Shrouds	35
11	Finishing		37
	A.	Non-Combustible Materials	37
	B.	Combustible Materials	37
	C.	Hearth Extension	37
	D.	Finishing Material	38
	E.	Combustible Mantel	39
	F.	Sidewalls/Surrounds	39
12	Accessories		40
	A.	Gas Log/Lighter Provision	40
	B.	Wood Burning Inserts	40
	C.	Install Fan	40
13	Reference Materials		41
	A.	Fireplace Dimensions	41
	B.	Fireplace Components	42
	C.	Chimney Components	44
	D.	Service Parts	48
	E.	Contact Information	52

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