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EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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B. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM
A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS
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INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS
IMPORTANT!! OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE PROPERLY
OUTSIDE AIR KIT INSTALLATION
The outside air kit is installed on the right hand side of the replace.
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C. FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
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D. CHIMNEY COMPONENTS
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12" 12" 5-1/4"
15-3/4"
23"
14-3/4"
72" 36" 2"
10-7/8"
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1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements
CLEARANCES!
E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
43-7/8" 42"
F. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS
2. Framing the Fireplace
3. Electrical Access and Wiring Diagram
Table 1 Offset Chart*
A B 1-1/4" OVERLAP
chimney joints of 1-1/4. Effective length is built into this chart.
1. Using Offsets and Returns
Table 2
THEN
BUT
2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line)
3. Number of Sections Required
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Figure 13A - Positioning the Metal Strips
G. INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE
1. Positioning the Fireplace
3. Leveling the Fireplace
6. Attic Insulation Shield
5. Installing Firestop Spacers
7. Double-checking the Chimney Assembly
8. Mobile home installation
Figure 15A - Installing an MH842, Conguration 2
DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
CAUTION:
9. SL-300 Series MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble
10 Securing the Chimney System
9. SL-300 MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble
11.Marking the Exit Point of the Roof
12.Cutting out the Hole in the Roof
14.Installing the Roof Flashing
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Figure 17B - Factory Built Hearth Extension
15.Completion of the Enclosure
CLEARANCES!
17. Alternate materials worksheet
Figure 18A - Position the Hearth Extension
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= K x 12
Seal with non- combustible sealant
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19. Finishing Material
21. Mantel
H. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE
1 2 3
3. Termination Cap
2. Chase Top
Figure 20A - Chase Assembly
NEED NEW DRAWING
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I. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING FIREPLACE
1. General Information
2.
IMPORTANT! OUTSIDE AIR MUST BE IN OPEN POSITION TO OPERATE FIREPLACE PROPERLY.
3. Burning Process
4. Air Control
5. Automatic Combustion Control
IMPORTANT!
For maximum operating efciency with the lowest emissions, follow these operating procedures:
7. Fan Operating Instructions
8. Heat Zone Operating Instructions
6. Burning Guidelines
9. Operation of Fireplace with Optional Fire Screen Instructions
10. Starting A Fire
11. Burn Rates
12. Opacity
13. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs. Softwood
Moisture content
Seasoning
14. Draft Problems
Storing Wood
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J. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2. Chimney Cleaning
4. Clear Space Near the Fireplace
3. Disposal of Ashes
6. Care and Cleaning of Glass
Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only
7. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces
8. Glass Replacement
9. Firebrick Replacement
10. Fan Replacement
Screwdriver Slot
Screws
Remove 2 screws and pull panel forward (Before fireplace installation)
After fireplace installation
11. Bafe Removal & Installation
12. Door & Door Gasket
Service Parts
Beginning Manufacturing Date: 02-17-03 Ending Manufacturing Date: __________
Ceramic Blanket
Part number list on following page.
EXPLODED VIEW
Service Parts List
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Index
A
B
C
Lifetime Warranty