Hearth and Home Technologies EL36 Series Table of Contents, User Guide, Installer Guide

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Table of Contents

Congratulations!	2
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.	Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters	9
K.	Optional Components	9
L.	Clear Space	9
M.	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
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.	Fireplace System Requirements	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.	Assemble Chimney Sections	27
D.	Install Chimney Air Kit	27
E.	Install Ceiling Firestops	28
F.	Install Attic Insulation Shield	29
G.	Cut out Hole in Roof	30
H.	Complete Installation	30
I.	Install Flashing	30
J.	Chimney Termination Requirements	31

9 Chase Installations		32
A.	Construct the Chase	32
B.	Install Fireplace & Chimney	33
C.	Install Chase Top	33
D.	Install Termination Cap	34

10	Shrouds		36
	A.	Radiation Shield	36
	B.	Field Constructed Shrouds	36
11	Finishing		38
	A.	Non-Combustible Materials	38
	B.	Combustible Materials	38
	C.	Hearth Extension	38
	D.	Finishing Material	41
	E.	Combustible Mantel	42
	F.	Sidewalls/Surrounds	43
12	Accessories		44
	A.	Gas Log/Lighter Provision	44
	B.	Wood Burning Inserts	44
13	Reference Materials		45
	A.	Fireplace Dimensions	45
	B.	Optional Components	46
	C.	Chimney Components	47
	D.	Service Parts	50
	E.	Contact Information	52

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