Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certification . ...................4
B. Mobile Home Approved ....................4
C. Glass Specifications . .....................5
D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications . ............5
Section 2: Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations ........6
B. Fire Safety ..............................6
C. Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
D. Typical Fireplace System . .................8
E. Tools and Supplies Needed . ...............9
F. 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. Auxiliary Convection Air System ............17
C. Convection Air Lock . ....................18
D. Secure the Fireplace .....................19
Section 5: Chimney Assembly
A. Chimney Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B. Chimney Termination Requirements .........21
C. Using Offsets/Returns ....................22
D. Assemble the Chimney Sections . ..........23
E. Assembling Chimney Sections
for SL-300 Series . ......................23
F. Install the Ceiling Firestops ................24
G. Install the Attic Insulation Shield . ...........25
H. Double-check the Chimney Assembly. . . . . . . .25
I. Secure the Chimney . ....................25
Section 6: Complete the Enclosure
A. Chimney Termination (2-10-03 Rule) . .......26
B. SL-300 Series Ceiling/Roof Thimble .........28
C. Chase Top .............................29
D. Install the Termination Cap . ...............29
Section 7: Replacement Parts
A. Blower Replacement .....................31
B. Baffle Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
C. Door and Door Gasket . ..................32
D. Heat Zone Kit . .........................33
E. Timer Assembly Replacement . ............36
F. Manual Timer Override ...................37
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. Clear Space Near the Appliance ............44
C. General Information . ....................45
D. Wood Fuel .............................46
E. Burning Process . .......................47
F. Automatice Combustion Control (ACC) . .....48
G. Burning Guidelines . .....................48
H. Burn Rates . ...........................48
I. Starting a Fire . .........................49
J. Correct Baffle and Blanket Placement . ......50
K. Outside Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
L. Firescreen .............................51
M. Glass Doors . ..........................51
N. Blower Operation . ......................52
O. Heat Zone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
P. Opacity . ..............................52
Q. Chimney Fire ...........................52
Section 10: Troubleshooting
A. Understanding Vent Problems . ............53
B. Draft Problems . ........................53
C. Diagnostics and Problem Solving ...........55
Section 11: Maintenance and Servicing the
Fireplace
A. General Maintenance . ...................57
B. Glass Replacement ......................58
C. Brick Replacement . .....................59
D. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces .......60
E. Maintenance Task List ....................60
F. Service and Maintenance Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Section 12: Reference Materials
A. Fireplace Dimensions . ...................62
B. Chimney Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
C. Components Diagrams and Schematics ......65
D. Fireplace Diagram .......................66
E. Service Parts ...........................67
F. Accessories ............................68
G. Warranty Policy .........................69
H. Contact Information ......................72
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