Hearth and Home Technologies EL36 Series Installation of Fireplace, Things to Consider

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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. DO NOT cover metal strips with com- bustible materials. 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.

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

2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 7.2 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

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.

Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev V • 11/08

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Contents Operation Wood Burning FireplaceHot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns Fire RiskListing Label Information/Location GrateNumber Table of Contents Installer GuideUser Guide CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHeatilator EL36/EL42 4044-132 Rev V 11/08 Appliance Certification Listing and Code ApprovalsNon-Combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceHot 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 Maintainance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Creosote Formation and Need for RemovalCheck Firebox Refractory Glass CleaningInspect Grate Frequency As desiredStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideGetting Started Installer GuideDesign and Installation Considerations DraftNegative Pressure Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & ChimneyTools and Supplies Needed Fireplace System RequirementsInspect Fireplace and Components Mm all configurations Framing & ClearancesSelect Fireplace Location Clearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesFireplace Outside Model # Opening Dimensions Sidewalls/SurroundsFrame the Fireplace Things to Consider Installation of FireplacePosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsYES Ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inletOutside Air Installation Install Outside Air KitMaintain minimum height of chimney above roof Chimney AssemblyHeight of Chimney Components Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsAssemble 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 RoofFlat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsGas line holes and other openings should be caulked with Chase should be constructed in the manner of allInstall Fireplace & Chimney Install Chase TopInstall as per Sections 7 ST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTCT375 Terra Cotta Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination CapRadiation Shield ShroudsField Constructed Shrouds Open Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shieldRoofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield requiredHearth Extension Finishing= 1/k x inches of thickness Refer to .2 for hearth extension insulation alternativesMinimum between Raised Hearth Extension FramingNoncombustible Finishing Materials Non-combustible SealantIn. Micore or equivilent insulation Finishing MaterialClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Combustible MantelModel Outside Di- mensionsGas Log/Lighter Provision AccessoriesWood Burning Inserts Gas Code, Ansi Z223.1Reference Materials Fireplace Dimensions1676 mm 508 mm 13 mm 1321 mm 406 mmID4 Insulated Duct Mm i.d 1067 mm UD4 Uninsulated Duct Air Kit PartsCatalog # Chimney Components10-1/2 267 mm Effective Outside Height Diameter 10-1/2 121 mm 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 Service Parts Heatilator EL36/EL42Rev V 11/08 EL42 Contact Information
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