Hearth and Home Technologies ESCAPE-42DV owner manual Finishing, Facing Material

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11 Finishing

A. Mantel Projections

Figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and correspond- ing maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance.

•Appliance front may be covered with combustible materials up to 4 inches from the opening sides and 6 inches from the opening top.

•Non-combustible materials must be used in the 4 inch zone on each side and 6 inches above the fireplace opening (see Figure 11.3).

•A side wall may be placed 4 inches from the opening (see Figure 3.1).

4INCH MINIMUM

UNLIMITED

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL

Figure 11.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-1/2 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINISH WALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO COMBUSTIBLES

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THIS AREA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

39 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

FRAMING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METAL PANELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PROVIDED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-1/2”

 

 

 

 

11-12 IN.

 

 

9”

 

 

 

 

 

7-1/2”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6”

 

12 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

4-3/4”

 

 

 

 

 

 

3”

 

 

MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 IN. MIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 IN. MIN.

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACING MATERIAL

 

 

TOP OF FIREPLACE

MIN. 1/2 IN. THICKNESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING

 

Height

in.

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

above

mm

152

178

203

228

254

279

205

opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal

in.

3

4-3/4

6

7-1/2

9

10-1/2

12

Mantel

mm

76

121

152

191

228

267

305

distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above

Appliance

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Facing Material

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Facing and/or finishing material must never overhang into the glass opening.

Finishing materials must not interfere with:

•Operation of louvers or doors.

• Access for service.

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

ZONE

 

43 in.

 

60 in.

Figure 11.3

Noncombustible Zone

WARNING

Risk of Fire

•Non-combustible clearances MUST be maintained.

•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must

NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone.

• See Section 11 for proper clearances.

• See Section 1 for combustible/non- combustible definitions.

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Contents Model What to do if you smell gasHot glass will cause burns Homeowner Reference Information CongratulationsTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsInstallation to ensure maximum safety and benefit Getting StartedTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Firebox Selecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesClearances Constructing the Appliance ChaseHearth Extension Mantel ProjectionsTermination Locations Vent Termination Minimum ClearancesSee .4 for specific clearances Alcove Applications Vent Table Key Vent Information and DiagramsMeasuring Standards Use of ElbowsTop Vent Horizontal Termination One Elbow Vent DiagramsTwo Elbows H1+ H2Top Vent Horizontal Termination Three Elbows 12 ft V1 + V2 + H1 = 50 ft 15.2 m Max Ht Max Top Vent Vertical Termination Three ElbowsPipe Clearances to Combustibles Vent Clearances and FramingWall Penetration Framing Combustible Wall PenetrationInstalling the Ceiling Firestop Installing Attic ShieldVertical Penetration Framing Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial Assembly Appliance PreparationSecuring and Leveling the Appliance Attaching Non-combustible Facing Material Installing Non-combustible Facing MaterialAssembly of Vent Sections Installing Vent PipeAttaching Vent to the Firebox Assembly Assembling Pipe SectionsAssembling DVP-12A Slip Sections Assembling Minimum Installations MI SectionsDisassembly of Vent Sections Securing the Vent Sections Vertical SectionsHorizontal Sections Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination Cap Installing the Horizontal Termination CapHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination flue of the pipe see Figure Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap17 Assembling the Storm Collar Around the Pipe Assembling and Installing Storm CollarFuel Conversions Gas Connection Gas InformationGas Pressures Pressure Natural Gas PropaneHigh Altitude Installations Intellifire Ignition System Wiring Recommendation for WireConnecting to the Appliance Optional Accessories RequirementsDetail a PVK-80 Motor Neutral Vacuum Switch 120VAC HOT Facing Material FinishingNon-combustible Finishing Material Requirements Finishing Materials RequirementsClean the Appliance Appliance SetupAccessories Ember PlacementStep Positioning the LogsLOG #2 SRV569-705 Two LOG #1 SRV750-706 ThreeLOG #3 SRV2052-701 LOG #4 SRV2012-162LOG #5 SRV2012-163 LOG #7 SRV2012-165 LOG #6 SRV2052-702LOG #8 SRV2012-166 Final StepAir Shutter Setting Glass AssemblyRemoving Glass Assembly Replacing Glass AssemblyBefore Lighting Appliance Operating InstructionsOn position. The ON/OFF switch may Turn off all electric power to the applianceLighting Appliance IPI Ignition Final inspection byFrequently Asked Questions Initial Break-in ProcedureAfter Appliance is Lit Troubleshooting Intellifire Ignition SystemSympton Possible Cause Corrective Action Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Maintenance TasksDoors, Surrounds Inspect Maintenance TasksAppliance Dimension Diagram Reference MaterialsLocation Inches Millimeters DVP vent components Vent Components DiagramsDVP-TRAP RF6M RF12M Log Set Assembly Service PartsPart number list on following Service Parts List StockedAt Depot Stocked IPI Valve AssemblyCONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Limited Lifetime Warranty Contact Information

ESCAPE-42DV specifications

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