Safety Alert Key:

! DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property.

Table of Contents

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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

F.

Junction Box Installation

23

G.

Installation of Fan

24

8 Chimney Assembly

25

A.

Chimney Requirements

26

B.

Using Offsets/Returns

27

C.

Assembling Chimney Sections

28

D.

Install Chimney Air Kit

28

E.

Installing Ceiling Firestops

28

F.

Installing 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

39

 

E.

Combustible Mantel

40

 

F.

Sidewalls/Surrounds

40

12

Accessories

41

 

A.

Gas Log/Lighter Provision

41

 

B.

Wood Burning Inserts

41

 

C.

Install Fan

41

13

Reference Materials

42

 

A.

Fireplace Dimensions

42

 

B.

Fireplace Components

43

 

C.

Chimney Components

45

 

D.

Service Parts

49

 

E.

Contact Information

52

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Hearth and Home Technologies EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 Table of Contents, User Guide, Installer Guide, Safety Alert Key

EM-485T - 42, EM-415 - 36 specifications

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