Hearth and Home Technologies RH-36 Series owner manual Maintainance and Service, Disposal of Ashes

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3 Maintainance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes

Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate

By: Homeowner

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers.

•Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

•The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.

•If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep

By: Certified chimney sweep

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup.

Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps.

Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the rela- tively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system and nearby structures.

In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technolo- gies Inc. recommends

•replacement of the chimney, and

•inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria.

The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year during the heating season to determine when a creosote buildup has occurred.

When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

Remove screws,

Remove 4 screws

lift top cover.

and lift top pan off.

Top Cover

 

 

 

Cap

Cap

 

 

Chimney

Slip

Section

1.Remove the 4 screws.

2.Remove the screen.

3.Remove the baffle.

Cap

Chase

Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off.

TR344/TR342

ST375

Round

Square

Termination Cap

Termination Cap

TS345/TS345P

TCT375

Square

Terra Cotta

Termination Caps

Termination Cap

Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning

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Fire Risk Wood Burning FireplaceOperation Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burnsNumber Listing Label Information/LocationGrate User Guide Table of ContentsInstaller Guide CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHeat & Glo RH-36/RH-42 4044-153 Rev W 11/08 Combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certification Non-Combustible Materials Hot glass will cause burns Operating Instructions Your Fireplace Firescreen Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire GrateClear Space Glass DoorsVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Optional ComponentsWood Fuel Creosote Formation and Need for Removal Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Disposal of AshesFrequency As desired Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Refractory Inspect GrateStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideGetting Started Installer GuideNegative Pressure Design and Installation ConsiderationsDraft Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & ChimneyInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededFireplace System Requirements Select Fireplace Location Mm all configurationsFraming & Clearances Clearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesModel # Opening Mensions Sidewalls/SurroundsFrame the Fireplace Outside DiPlace Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the FireplaceYES 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 ShieldCut out Hole in Roof Complete InstallationInstall Flashing Following steps should be skipped if using a chaseFlat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsCaulk all seams to prevent leaks Refer to Figure Install Fireplace & ChimneyInstall Chase Top Install as per Sections 7ST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTCT375 Terra Cotta Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination CapOpen Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shield ShroudsRadiation Shield Field Constructed ShroudsRoofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield requiredRefer to .2 for hearth extension insulation alternatives FinishingHearth Extension = 1/k x inches of thicknessMinimum 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 Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning InsertsModel # Fireplace DimensionsReference Materials Air Kit Parts 1321 mm 406 mm1676 mm 508 mm 13 mm ID4 Insulated Duct Mm i.d 1067 mm UD4 Uninsulated DuctCatalog # Chimney Components305 mm 24-5/8 625 mm 787 mm Effective Outside Height Diameter 10-1/2 121 mm 267 mm10-1/2 267 mm 305 mm 27-3/8 24-5/8 695 mm 625 mm10-7/8 276 mm Parts Service11/08 Heat & Glo RH-36/RH-42 4044-153 RevDo not Discard this Manual
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