Hearth and Home Technologies EL42, EL36 owner manual Wood Burning Fireplace, Fire Risk

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Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:

EL36 Series

EL42 Series

Wood Burning Fireplace

NOTICE

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

• Important operating •

Read, understand

• Leave this manual with

a n d m a i n t e n a n c e

and follow these

party responsible for

instructions included.

instructions for safe

use and operation.

 

i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d

 

 

operation.

 

DO DISCARDNOT

WARNING

WARNING

If the information in these instruc- tions is not followed exactly, a fire 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 combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may cause house fi re.

Installation and service of this fi replace should be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or technicians supervised by an

NFI certifi ed professional.

HOT SURFACES!

Screen/mesh, glass doors and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.

Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.

DO NOT touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled

NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass doors

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 flammable materials.

Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable materials away.

WARNING

Fire Risk

For use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only.

DO NOT install unvented gas logs.

Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12

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Contents Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Wood Burning FireplaceFire Risk Listing Label Information/Location Homeowner Reference InformationInstaller Guide Table of ContentsUser Guide Limited Lifetime Warranty Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies IncThis warranty is void if Warranty ConditionsAppliance Certification Listing and Code ApprovalsNon-Combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsYour Fireplace Operating InstructionsHot glass will cause burns Starting a Fire Seasoned WoodGrate FirescreenVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Glass DoorsOptional Components Clear SpaceWood Fuel Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Maintenance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Creosote Formation and Need for RemovalCheck Firebox Refractory Glass CleaningInspect Grate Frequency As desiredStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTypical Fireplace System Getting StartedDraft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Recommended Chimney Locations Locating Fireplace & ChimneyFireplace System Requirements Tools and Supplies NeededInspect Fireplace and Components Select Fireplace Location Framing & ClearancesClearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesFrame the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsOutside Model #Things to Consider Installation of FireplacePosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsFt min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet Outside Air Installation Install Outside Air KitChimney Assembly Chimney Requirements Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsDegree SL306 SL312 SL318 SL324 SL336 SL348Assemble Chimney Sections Install Chimney Air KitInstalling the Ceiling Firestop Install Ceiling FirestopsPrepare Attic Insulation Shield Install Attic Insulation ShieldInstall Flashing Complete InstallationFollowing steps should be skipped if using a chase Cut out Hole in RoofMultiple Chimney Locations Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsInstall Chase Top Install Fireplace & ChimneyCap Install Termination CapTS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Radiation Shield ShroudsField Constructed Shrouds Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shieldRoofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield requiredTS345 TR342 TR342/344= 1/k x inches of thickness Hearth Extension FinishingMinimum MaterialModel # Raised Hearth Extension FramingRaised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi- als Non-combustible SealantDecorative Facing Finishing MaterialClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Combustible Mantel4 in mm Gas Log/Lighter Provision AccessoriesWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Reference Materials Fireplace DimensionsMm HX4 Hearth Extension In. HX3 Hearth Extension 13 mmBifold Glass Doors DM1036, DM1042 AK24Catalog # Chimney ComponentsCeiling Firestop JB877 Chimney Joint BandCB876 Chimney Joint Band ST375 Square Termination CapCT35 Chase Top TCT375 Terra Cotta CapTS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap Damper Kit Air Handle Part number list on followingStocked Service PartsAt Depot Piece Rod EL42EL42 Contact Information