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Table of Contents

Congratulations!

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Warranty

4

1 Listing and Code Approvals

6

A.

Appliance Certification

6

B.

Non-Combustible Materials

6

C.

Combustible Materials

6

User Guide

2 Operating Instructions

7

A.

Your Fireplace

7

B.

Seasoned Wood

8

C.

Starting a Fire

8

D.

Grate

8

E.

Firescreen

8

F.

Flue Damper

8

G.

Refractory

8

H.

Glass Doors

9

I.

Outside Air (optional)

9

J.

Fan Kit (optional)

9

K.

Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters

9

L.

Optional Components

9

M.

Clear Space

9

N.

Wood Fuel

10

3

Maintainance and Service

11

 

A.

Disposal of Ashes

11

 

B.

Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

11

 

C.

Check Firebox Refractory

12

 

D.

Inspect Grate

12

 

E.

Glass Cleaning

12

4

Troubleshooting Guide

13

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started

14

A.

Typical Fireplace System

14

B.

Design and Installation Considerations

15

C.

Draft

15

D.

Negative Pressure

15

E.

Locating Fireplace & Chimney

16

F.

Tools and Supplies Needed

17

G.

Typical Fireplace System

17

H.

Inspect Fireplace and Components

17

6 Framing & Clearances

18

A.

Select Fireplace Location

18

B.

Clearances

19

C.

Sidewalls/Surrounds

20

D.

Frame the Fireplace

20

7 Installation of Fireplace

21

A.

Things to Consider

21

B.

Position the Fireplace

21

C.

Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

21

D.

Level Fireplace

21

E.

Install Outside Air Kit

23

8 Chimney Assembly

24

A.

Chimney Requirements

25

B.

Using Offsets/Returns

26

C.

Assembling Chimney Sections

27

D.

Install Chimney Air Kit

27

E.

Installing Ceiling Firestops

27

F.

Installing Attic Insulation Shield

28

G.

Cut out Hole in Roof

29

H.

Complete Installation

29

I.

Install Flashing

29

J.

Chimney Termination Requirements

30

9 Chase Installations

31

A.

Construct the Chase

31

B.

Install Fireplace & Chimney

32

C.

Install Chase Top

32

D.

Install Termination Cap

33

10

Shrouds

35

 

A.

Radiation Shield

35

 

B.

Field Constructed Shrouds

35

11

Finishing

37

 

A.

Non-Combustible Materials

37

 

B.

Combustible Materials

37

 

C.

Hearth Extension

37

 

D.

Finishing Material

38

 

E.

Combustible Mantel

39

 

F.

Sidewalls/Surrounds

39

12

Accessories

40

 

A.

Gas Log/Lighter Provision

40

 

B.

Wood Burning Inserts

40

 

C.

Install Fan

40

13

Reference Materials

41

 

A.

Fireplace Dimensions

41

 

B.

Fireplace Components

42

 

C.

Chimney Components

43

 

D.

Service Parts

46

 

E.

Contact Information

48

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