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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Brentwood™ LV
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplaces
TM
P/N 506023-13 REV. A 02/2011
MODEL
Brentwood LV
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum-
Shown with louver kit installed Shown with clean face kit installed
stances. Any
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IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY Use care when selecting window Always ensure that the air inlet to RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. treatments for windows located the fireplace is free from debris near the fireplace. Avoid using and any other obstructions that combustible flowing window can block the entrance of air. WARNING treatments such as curtains on nearby windows that are of suf- THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OPER-
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PARTS REQUIRED CONGRATULATIONS! Fireplace Model Brentwood LV When you purchased your new wood fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, • .Finishing Kit - Required * efficiency and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve ...(Order Separately) the maximum benefit and enjoyment available from your new wood fireplace. - Louver kit OR Thank you for selecting a Lennox H
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The first five or six fires should be small fires OPERATING THE FIREPLACE COMBUSTION CONTROLS of short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes). Primary Air and Air Boost Controls Fuel This will help cure the refractory bricks. During There is no flue damper in the Brentwood LV the first few fires of this appliance there may fireplace. As is common with air tight stoves, be some odor and smoke due to the curing of USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. The the combustion air control sets the flow
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Use caution when firing with the combustion C. Wet wood - Wet or tarred wood will smoulder REFUELING FOR BEST PERFORMANCE air control wide open. Only burn cord wood and smoke instead of burning properly. Your in this manner. Small dry pieces of softwood The Brentwood LV fireplace will operate best if dealer can help you determine if you have and construction scraps will burn very intensely properly seasoned wood for burning. attention is given to operating the unit with the using this meth
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Top Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning The Dealing With a Chimney Fire MAINTAINING YOUR BRENTWOOD™ LV Chimney FIREPLACE Regular chimney maintenance and inspection Before starting to clean your chimney, we Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney recommend that you remove the top baffle to When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar fire, follow these steps: avoid creosote dust collection at the top of the 1. Close the fireplace door and the
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REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described 7 in “First Fires”. They will not normally dimin- 6 ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory should be replaced. To replace the refractory bricks, fol- low these steps: 5 1. Remove the front refractories 2. Remove the bottom refractory 4 3. Remove the left side refractory 4. Rem
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Gasket Replacement If possible, you should choose a location where GLASS CARE Remove the door from the unit (see Page 7) the chimney will pass through the house without Glass Replacement and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- The glass used for the Brentwood™ LV fireplace replace the gasket, first remove all of the old sions Page 11). is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / gasket and gasket cement. Make sure that the 760° C)
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trim and the right side frame. This can be INSTALLING THE FINISHING KITS The gravity kit MUST BE used with the difficult because these are close together to clean face kit to allow hot air flow that allow a good look when using the louver kit. would normally come out of the top louver. The Brentwood™ LV requires the installation The part will be fixed in place when installing of a finishing kit. Two options are available: ANY OTHER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT the other parts. IN THE FIREPLA
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Framing, Facing And Mantel WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- The construction of the framing, facing, and Fireplace SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY mantel must be in accordance with the stan- AS ILLUSTRATED. dards and the following illustrations (Figures 9, 10 and 11): A. Frame the fireplace using 2” x 3” or heavier The crack between the fireplace lumber. and the hearth extension must be B. WARNING: Combustible materials sealed with a non-combustible Safety Metal Strip cannot be used in the space
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Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Corner Installation Combustion OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Air Kit 21-1/2” C L* D J F G H K A 20-3/8” Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) E * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall FRAMING DIMENSIONS A 36-1/4” 921 mm Combustible materials can NOT be used in the space 2” x 3’ B 40-3/4” 1035 mm directly above the fireplace. Do not fill the space Min. above the fireplace with any material (Except the C 28-1/8” 714 mm wood frami
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Insulate Joists Insulated Chase Construction Same As Ceiling Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling Firestop NOTE: It is recommended that the chase Wall walls and floor be insulated in the same CTDT Termination manner, using the same insulation, as the rest of the building, below the attic. • Must have the same firestopping Note: Non- resistance as adjacent wall. Combustible • Must have the same insulation as Chase Flashing adjacent ce
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Facing Non-Combustible Facing Fireplace Frame Section (Top View) The facing installation method depends on your Drywall finishing kit choice. 2” X 3” Min. 1. Facing with the louver kit - The 2x3 framing (51mm x 76mm) must offset to the back by a distance equiva- 2 Spacer lent to the thickness of your facing material 1 3 Rockboard so the surface of the facing be aligned with or Other the fireplace face. Combustible materials must be aligned with the fireplace face and 4 can not overlay on th
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add firescreen statement (done 10-29-08) HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION Different hot air ducting systems can be installed WARNING: The outlet grills Outlet Grill with the Brentwood™ LV fireplace: should not be installed fac- - Gravity kit ing upward through a floor. - Forced air kit Danger of burns can result if grills in floor are stepped Gravity Kit on. The gravity kit is designed for double hot air outlets and includes: (See Figures 20 and 21) - 2 telescopic lengths 8” I.D. 10’ - 2
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The duct system must be installed respecting D) Route the flexible pipe to the chosen location. CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT (NOT TESTED the following: The ducting system can be installed either UNDER EPA CERTIFICATION) in an upper room or in a lower room. E) Attach the flexible pipe to the fan, using the The knock-outs provided on the back and on 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8” dia. collars (Figure 24). the sides of the Brentwood™ LV fireplace allow holes on top of the fireplace. Then
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OUTSIDE AIR KIT - REQUIRED (Included w/fireplace) OUTSIDE CONNECTION During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust blowers may compete for Aluminum Tape air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering Outside the house from the fireplace. This situation is aggravated in modern Plastic Cover Intake airtight houses. To overcome
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6. The chimney must extend at least three (3) feet (915 mm) above its THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM point of contact with the roof and at least two (2) feet (610 mm) higher Chimney Installation Notes than any wall, roof or building within ten (10) feet (3m) of it (Figure 1. Always install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. 27). In areas with continuous temperatures below 0° F (- 18° C), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such 7. If
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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUC- Attic Radiation Shield TIONS Attic Radiation ASHT / S2100 Shield HT6103+ / HT6000+ 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor Solid Packed Pipe Flashing and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 28). Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes. The sizes are indicated in Table 2 for the floor and ceiling holes and Table 3 (Page 19) for the roof holes. CHIMNEY MODEL SQUARE HOLE Roof SIZE OPENING Mobile / Manufactured Home with Flat Roof A
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After reaching the location requiring the AC elbow, proceed as follows: Air Cooled Chimney Chimney ASHT / HT6103+ / S-2100+ / HT6000+ Chim- Collar neys Spacer (built into flashing) 1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required direction. Fasten it to the chimney with the three (3) 1/2” (12 mm) metal screws provided with the elbow. 2. Install the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset. Lock the chimney Flashing lengths together: it is recommended to use three (3)
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Offset Dimensions B Total Height A Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 6” Height 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48” & 48” 3-5/16” 4-5/16” 5-7/8” 7-7/16” 10-1/2” 13-5/8” 15-3/8” 16-7/16” 18” 19-1/2” 22-5/8” 25-3/4” 15º A (84mm) (110mm) (149mm) (189mm) (267mm) (346mm) (391mm) (418mm) (457mm) (495mm) (575mm) (654mm) 15-11/16” 19-9/16” 25-3/8” 31-3/16” 42-3/4” 54-3/8” 60-15/16” 64-13/16” 70-9/16” 76-3
