Hearth and Home Technologies EL42 Series, EL36 Series owner manual Locating Fireplace & Chimney

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E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney

Location of the ﬁreplace and chimney will affect perfor- mance.

•Install within the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the ﬁre.

•Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effects of wind loading.

•Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions.

•Minimize the use of chimney offsets.

•Consider the ﬁreplace location relative to ﬂoor and ceiling and attic joists.

•Take into consideration the termination requirements in Section 8 and Section 9.

NOTICE: Locating the ﬁreplace in a basement or in a location of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from ﬁreplace. Do not locate ﬁreplace near

•frequently open doors

•central heat outlets or returns

			Recommended Location:
	Recommended Location:		• Above peak
	•	Above peak	• Inside heated space
		Marginal Location:		Marginal Location:
		Marginal Location:		•	Wind loading possible
		• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
•	Not the highest point of the roof
•	Wind loading possible
					Location NOT recommended:
					•	Too close to tree
		Recommended:			•	Below adjacent structure
		• Insulated exterior chase			•	Lower roof line
		in cooler climates			•	Avoid outside wall
	Windward
						Leeward
			Multi-level Roofs
Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations
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Contents Wood Burning Fireplace OperationHot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskGrate Listing Label Information/LocationNumber Installer Guide Table of ContentsUser Guide Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of LiabilityHeatilator EL36/EL42 4044-132 Rev V 11/08 Listing and Code Approvals Appliance CertiﬁcationNon-Combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsYour Fireplace Operating InstructionsHot glass will cause burns Seasoned Wood Starting a FireGrate FirescreenGlass Doors Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersOptional Components Clear SpaceWood Fuel Maintainance and Service Chimney Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Creosote Formation and Need for RemovalGlass Cleaning Check Firebox RefractoryInspect Grate Frequency As desiredTroubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionInstaller Guide Getting StartedDraft Design and Installation ConsiderationsNegative Pressure Locating Fireplace & Chimney Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returnsFireplace System Requirements Tools and Supplies NeededInspect Fireplace and Components Framing & Clearances Mm all configurationsSelect Fireplace Location Clearances Clearances to Combustible MaterialsSidewalls/Surrounds Fireplace Outside Model # Opening DimensionsFrame the Fireplace Installation of Fireplace Things to ConsiderPosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsFt min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet YESInstall Outside Air Kit Outside Air InstallationChimney Assembly Maintain minimum height of chimney above roofChimney Requirements Height of Chimney ComponentsUsing Offsets/Returns ExampleInstall Chimney Air Kit Assemble Chimney SectionsInstall Ceiling Firestops Installing the Ceiling FirestopInstall Attic Insulation Shield Prepare Attic Insulation ShieldComplete Installation Install FlashingFollowing steps should be skipped if using a chase Cut out Hole in RoofChimney Termination Requirements Flat RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseGas line holes and other openings should be caulked with Chase should be constructed in the manner of allInstall Chase Top Install Fireplace & ChimneyInstall as per Sections 7 Install Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination CapTS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap TCT375 Terra Cotta CapShrouds Radiation ShieldField Constructed Shrouds Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shieldMailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Roofed Style Shroud radiation shield requiredFinishing Hearth Extension= 1/k x inches of thickness Refer to .2 for hearth extension insulation alternativesRaised Hearth Extension Framing Minimum betweenNon-combustible Sealant Noncombustible Finishing MaterialsFinishing Material In. Micore or equivilent insulationCombustible Mantel Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above FireplaceOutside Di- mensions ModelAccessories Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Fireplace Dimensions Reference Materials1321 mm 406 mm 1676 mm 508 mm 13 mmID4 Insulated Duct Mm i.d 1067 mm UD4 Uninsulated Duct Air Kit PartsChimney Components Catalog #Effective Outside Height Diameter 10-1/2 121 mm 267 mm 10-1/2 267 mm305 mm 27-3/8 24-5/8 695 mm 625 mm 305 mm 24-5/8 625 mm 787 mm10-7/8 276 mm Heatilator EL36/EL42 Service PartsRev V 11/08 EL42 Contact Information