Hearth and Home Technologies A42R Installation of Fireplace, Things to Consider, Level Fireplace

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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. 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.

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.

1 in. (25 mm) overlap

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

Heatilator • A36R & A42R • 28376 • Rev AF • 11/08

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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 A36R & A42R 28376 Rev AF 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 SpaceHardwood vs Softwood Wood FuelMaintainance and Service Chimney Inspection/CleaningDisposal of Ashes Check Firebox Refractory Glass CleaningInspect Grate Frequency As desiredStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTypical Fireplace System Getting StartedDesign and Installation Considerations DraftNegative Pressure Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & ChimneyInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededMm all configurations Fireplace Dimensions .A 1219 mm MinimumFraming & Clearances Select Fireplace LocationClearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesFrame the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsThings to Consider Installation of FireplacePosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsFt min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet Hood Wire Ties Install Outside Air KitSecure flex duct with metal tape, screws or wire ties Flexible Duct not suppliedMaintain minimum height of chimney above roof Chimney AssemblyHeight of Chimney Components Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsInstall Chimney Air Kit Installing Ceiling FirestopsAssembling Chimney Sections Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Installing Attic Insulation ShieldComplete Installation Install FlashingCut out Hole in Roof Flat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsInstall Chase Top Install Fireplace & ChimneyST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTCT375 Terra Cotta Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination CapShrouds Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where specifiedRadiation Shield Field Constructed ShroudsMailbox Style Shroud radiation shield required Finishing Hearth Extension= 1/k x inches of thickness HX3 or HX4 Hearth Ext or equivilent insulation Finishing Material305 mm Combustible MantelInstall Fan AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning Inserts578 mm 10-1/2 222 mm 22-3/4165 mm 267 mm Dia 28376 Gas Knockout Rev Outside 23-3/8 Air 235 mm 594 mm 244 mm 219 mm 206 mm 108 mm 13-1/2 343 mmCatalog # Description Fireplace ComponentsCatalog # 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 A36R, A36RH Service PartsA42R, A42RH Contact Information