Hearth and Home Technologies NorthStar-GT, NorthStar-NT, NorthStar-BK owner manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . .4 B. Mobile Home Approved. . . . . . . . . . .4 C. Glass Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . .4 D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications . . . . . . . 5

Section 2: Getting Started

A.Design and Installation Considerations. . . . .6

B.Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

C.Typical Fireplace System . . . . . . . . . .8

D.Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . .9

E.Inspect Fireplace and Components . . . . . .9

Section 3: Framing and Clearances

A. Selecting Fireplace Location. . . . . . . . 10 B. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 C. Frame the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . 12

D.Electrical Access and Wiring Diagram . . . . 13

E.Construct the Chase. . . . . . . . . . . 14

Section 4: Installation of Fireplace

A.Install the Outside Air Kit. . . . . . . . . .15

B.Secure the Fireplace. . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 5: Chimney Assembly

A.Chimney Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

B.Chimney Termination Requirements. . . . . 20

C.Using Offsets/Returns. . . . . . . . . . .21

D.Assemble the Chimney Sections . . . . . . 22

E.Assembling Chimney Sections

for SL-300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

F.Install the Ceiling Firestops. . . . . . . . .23

G.Install the Attic Insulation Shield. . . . . . .24

H.Double-check the Chimney Assembly. . . . . . . .24

I.Secure the Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 6: Complete the Enclosure

A.Chimney Termination (2-10-3 Rule) . . . . . 25

B.SL-300 Series Ceiling/Roof Thimble. . . . . 27

C.Chase Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

D.Install the Termination Cap. . . . . . . . .28

Section 7: Accessories

A. Fan Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

B.Baffle Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . .31

C.Door and Door Gasket . . . . . . . . . . 31

D.Heat Zone Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

E.Timer Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . 35

Section 8: Finishing

A.Hearth Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 B. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection . . . . 38 C. Position the Hearth Extension. . . . . . . .41 D. Finishing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 E. Non-Combustible Facing Material Installation. .42 F. Mantel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Section 9: Operating Instructions

A. Over-firing Your Appliance . . . . . . . . . 44 B. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . 44 C. Outside Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

D.Clear Space Near the Fireplace. . . . . . .46

E.Firescreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

F.Glass Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

G.Fan Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

H.Heat Zone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

I.Wood Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

J.Starting a Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

K.Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement. . . . . 50

L.Burning Process. . . . . . . . . . . . .51

M.Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) . . . . 51

N.Burning Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . .52

O.Burn Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

P.Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Q.Overfiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

R.Chimney Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Section 10: Troubleshooting

A. Understanding Vent Problems . . . . . . . 54 B. Draft Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 C. Diagnostics and Problem Solving. . . . . . 56

Section 11: Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace

A. General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . .58 B. Glass Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . .59 C. Firebrick Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 60

D.Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces. . . . 61

E.Maintenance Task List. . . . . . . . . . .61

Section 12: Reference Materials

A. Fireplace Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . .62

B.Chimney Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

C.Parts Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

D.Service Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . 65

E.Warranty Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

F.Homeowner’s Notes. . . . . . . . . . . 70

G.Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . .72

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Contents Installation and Operation Hot glass will cause burnsFire Risk Serial No Model Name Test Lab Report No Manufactured Date 007Table of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationMobile Home Approved BTU & Efficiency Specifications Glass SpecificationsAsphyxiation Risk Design and Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Negative PressureSeptember 1 Heat & Glo NorthStar EPA Fireplace 480-1081C Typical Fireplace System Typical Fireplace SystemTools and Supplies Needed Inspect Fireplace and ComponentsFire Risk Explosion Risk Framing and Clearances Selecting Fireplace LocationModel #NorthStar Clearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesNon-Combustible Materials Frame the FireplaceMinimum Clearances to Combustibles Optional Framing Construction / Reduced Mantel HeightSuggestions Electrical Access and Wiring DiagramMaterials Construct the ChaseInstall the Outside Air Kit Installation of FireplaceHandle Right Open Fire Risk Asphyxiation RiskRisk of Smoke Spillage Handle Left ClosedSecure the Fireplace Position the FireplacePlace the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Level the FireplaceChimney Assembly Chimney Termination Requirements Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsInstalling CAK4A and Flex Pipe Assemble the Chimney SectionsAssembling Chimney Sections for the SL- 300 Series Installing Flex Pipe Install the Ceiling FirestopsInstall the Attic Insulation Shield Double-check the Chimney AssemblySecure the Chimney Slanted Roofs Complete the EnclosureChimney Termination 2-10-3 Rule Chimney Termination Requirements See Figures 25.1Cut Out the Hole in the Roof Install the Roof FlashingInstall the Chimney Air Kit required in Canada Mark the Exit Point of the RoofConsult local codes for framing details SL-300 Series Ceiling/Roof ThimbleInstall the Termination Cap Chase TopChase Top Framing ‑1/2 in mm below the chase top. See Figure Fan Replacement AccessoriesDoor and Door Gasket Baffle Removal and InstallationMinimum Clearance to Combustibles Heat Zone Kit20 ft 3 6m 10 ft 1 3m No cut needed Run Length Cut Pipe Ft 6-12m4 wall Timer Assembly Timer Assembly ReplacementRemove & Replace Timer Exploded View of Entire Assembly for Point of Reference only Finishing Hearth ExtensionCalculating Alternate Floor Protection Material Positioning the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Model # NorthStarFascia Outer Tile or Marble Combustible Can Flange Floor Position the Hearth Extension Finishing Material Risk of Fire Non-Combustible Facing Material InstallationMantel Mantel SpecificationsGeneral Information Symptoms of Over-FiringOperating Instructions Over-Firing Your ApplianceKeep open during use Outside AirFan Operation Clear Space Near the FireplaceFirescreen Glass DoorsMoisture content Wood Fuel Hardwood vs. SoftwoodSeasoning Starting a Fire Storing WoodFire Risk Incorrect Positions Correct Baffle & Blanket PlacementAutomatic Combustion Control ACC Burning ProcessBurn Rate BTU / Hr Slide Air Control Burning GuidelinesBurn Rates OpacityChimney Fire Fire SafetyTroubleshooting Understanding Vent ProblemsDraft Problems Factory-built Fireplaces Troubleshooting Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions Diagnostics and Problem SolvingDon’t get enough/any heat. What can I do about it? Creosote Chimney Cleaning Maintenance and Servicing the FireplaceGeneral Maintenance CleanFire Risk Injury Risk Glass ReplacementGlass Cleaning Disposal of AshesFirebrick Replacement Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces Maintenance Task ListInspect Maintenance Tasks Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Service And Maintenance LogFireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsNorthStar Chimney Components 15-3/4 NorthStar Fireplace Diagram Parts DiagramNorthStar FP Service Parts and AccessoriesDescription Comments Serial Number Date Stocked Depot Service Parts Alpabetical OrderAccessories CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Policy Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHearth & Home Technologies Limited Warranty Cont’d Dealer Telephone NorthStar EPA CertifiedWoodburning Fireplace Contact Information
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