Heart & Home Collectables MHC36, MHR36 manual Table of Contents

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MHC36 AND MHR36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Safety Precautions

2

Design and Installation Considerations

3

A. Listings and Code Approvals

4

B. Description of the Fireplace System

4

C. System Components

5

D. Pre-Installation Preparation

8

E. Chimney Requirements

11

F. Installation of Fireplace

14

G. Operating Instructions

22

H. Maintenance Instructions

26

Index

27

Warranty

28

CAUTION:

Do not expose the fireplace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the fireplace dry at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odor when the fireplace is used.

WARNING!

This fireplace is tested and listed for use only with the optional accessories listed in these instructions. Use of optional accessories not specifically tested for this appliance could void the warranty and/or result in a safety hazard.

Safety Precautions

1.Please read these installation instructions completely before beginning installation procedures. Failure to follow them could cause a fireplace malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.

2.Always check your local building codes prior to installation. The installation must comply with all local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.

3.An adequate supply of replacement combustion air from outside the house must be available to the fire for the fireplace to operate properly. To achieve this, the use of the optional outside air kit is highly recommended.

In the event the home is unusually tightly sealed, the optional combustion air kit may not provide all the air required to support combustion. Hearth & Home Technologies is not responsible for any smoking or related problems that may result from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is the responsibility of the builder/contractor to ensure that adequate combustion air has been provided for the fireplace.

4.The fireplace must be installed with the Hearth & Home Technologies SL Series Chimney System.

The chimney system must always terminate outside the building. Be sure to follow all chimney specifications given in these installation instructions.

5.NEVER leave children unattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace.

6.This fireplace is built for solid fuel only. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal light fluid, or similar liquids in this fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the fireplace.

7.DO NOT use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your fireplace.

8.The flue damper must be open at all times when the fireplace is in use.

9.While servicing this fireplace, always shut off any electricity or gas to the fireplace. This will prevent possible electric shock or burns. Also, make sure the fireplace is completely cooled before servicing.

10.To ensure a safe fireplace system and to prevent the build up of soot and creosote, inspect and clean the fireplace and chimney prior to use and periodically during the burning season. See “Maintenance Instructions” in this manual for cleaning instructions.

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Contents Installation & Operating Instructions Table of Contents Design and Installation Considerations Heatilator fireplace system consists of the following Listings and Code ApprovalsDescription of the Fireplace System Optional Components IncludeSystem Components Fireplace ComponentsChimney Components AS8AS8 PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation Fireplace Locations and Space RequirementsMHC36 and MHR36 Installation Instructions Frame the Fireplace Framing the FireplaceChimney Requirements Sidewalls/SurroundsUsing Offsets and Returns Offset ChartChimney Height Requirements above roof line Number of Sections RequiredPlace the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Fireplace InstallationPosition the Fireplace Level the FireplaceInstall the Firestop Spacers Assemble Chimney SectionsSecure the Chimney System Double-check the Chimney AssemblyAttic Insulation Shield MH842 Ceiling/Roof Thimble See Figures 14Install the Outside Air Kit Termination CapComplete the Enclosure Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionsHearth Extension Field Constructed Hearth ExtensionMantel Position the Hearth ExtensionFinishing Material Glass DoorsFlue Damper Operating InstructionsGeneral Information Outside Air Wood Fuel GrateFirescreen Draft Problems Starting a FireFlue Draft Disposal of Ashes Maintenance InstructionsChimney Cleaning Creosote and SootIndex How to Obtain Service Limited WarrantyReplacement Parts Advantage Heatilator Woodburning Fireplace