September 1, 2008 Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C Page 3

Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals

A. ApplianceCertication ....................4
B. MobileHomeApproved ....................4
C. GlassSpecications ......................4
D. BTU&EfciencySpecications .............5

Section 2: Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . .6
B. Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C. Typical Fireplace System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
E. 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. Secure the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Section 5: Chimney Assembly

A. Chimney Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
B. Chimney Termination Requirements .. . . . . . . . 20
C. UsingOffsets/Returns ....................21
D. Assemble the Chimney Sections . . . . . . . . . . .22
E. Assembling Chimney Sections
for SL-300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
F. Install the Ceiling Firestops .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
G. Install the Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . .24
H. Double-check the Chimney Assembly. . . . . . . .24
I. Secure the Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Section 6: Complete the Enclosure

A. Chimney Termination (2-10-3 Rule) . . . . . . . . .25
B. SL-300SeriesCeiling/RoofThimble .........27
C. Chase Top .............................28
D. Install the Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Section 7: Accessories

A. Fan Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
B. BafeRemovalandInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . .31
C. Door and Door Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
D. Heat Zone Kit ..........................32
E. Timer Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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-ringYourAppliance .................44
B. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
C. OutsideAir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
D. Clear Space Near the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
E. Firescreen .............................46
F. Glass Doors ...........................46
G. FanOperation ..........................46
H. HeatZoneOperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
I. Wood Fuel .............................47
J. Starting a Fire ..........................48
K. CorrectBafe&BlanketPlacement .........50
L. Burning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
M. AutomaticCombustionControl(ACC) . . . . . . .51
N. Burning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
O. BurnRates ............................52
P. Opacity ...............................52
Q. Overring ..............................53
R. Chimney Fire ...........................53

Section 10: Troubleshooting

A. Understanding Vent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
B. Draft Problems .........................54
C. Diagnostics and Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . .56

Section 11: Maintenance and Servicing the

Fireplace

A. GeneralMaintenance ....................58
B. Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
C. Firebrick Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
D. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces . . . . . . . 61
E. MaintenanceTaskList ....................61

Section 12: Reference Materials

A. Fireplace Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
B. Chimney Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
C. Parts Diagrams .........................64
D. Service Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
E. Warranty Policy .........................68
F. Homeowner’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
G. Contact Information .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
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