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Hearth & Home Technologies
Beaverton
Tested and
O-T L 20802 Kensington Blvd.
Oregon USA
Listed by
C
Lakeville, MN 55044
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Division, HON INDUSTRIES
www.heatnglo.com
NORTH STAR
EPA CERTIFIED
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace TABLE OF CONTENTS servicing. 9. To ensure a safe fireplace system and to prevent the build .......Installation and Draft Considerations ...................4 up of soot and creosote, inspect and clean the fireplace and A. Listings and Code Approvals............................... 3 chimney prior to use and periodically during the burning B. Description of the Fireplace System ................... 3 season. See page 27 for cleaning instructions. C.
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS B. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM This fireplace system has been tested and listed in 1. The fireplace system consists of the following: accordance with UL127 and ULC-S610-M87 standards, a. Fireplace and has been listed by OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc., for b. Firebrick installation and operation in the United States and Canada c. Chimney Termination Cap as described in this manual. The North Star Fireplace is d.
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace INSTALLATION AND DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS The North Star Fireplace requires a minimum flue draft of -0.10 inches of water column on High, and -0.04 inches of water column on Low, as measured with a draft meter. Most dealers have draft meters available to measure your flue draft if you suspect a problem. If the fire is difficult to start, and smoke spills out of the door, or you find it hard to establish and maintain a moderately high burn rate, then the flue d
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace C. FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 3-1/2" TOP VIEW 1" 43-13/16" 31-1/8" 40-5/16" 23-1/8" 11-1/8" 6-1/2" 5-7/8" 37" 9-11/16" 40" Fan Electrical Access, (right side of fireplace) See Page 10 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA: MANTEL Appliance to backwall 1” (25mm) Mantel from base of fireplace 60” (1524mm) Appliance to sidewall 1” (25mm) Maximum mantel width 12” (305mm Duct boots to framing 0”
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace D. CHIMNEY COMPONENTS The following pictures show the SL-300 Series chimney and fireplace components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catalog No. Description CAK4A Chimney Air Kit ID4 Insulated Duct/Outside Air UD4 Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL306 Chimney Section - 6” long SL312 Chimney Section - 12” long SL318 Chimney Section - 18” long S
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace A 8" 101/2" Inside Diameter 20-3/4" 8" Inside Diameter 8" Chimney Sections Outside Diameter 101⁄2" Catalog No. A B SL306 6” 4-3/4” Outside Diameter SL312 12” 10-3/4” 101⁄2" SL318 18” 16-3/4” SL324 24” 22-3/4” SL3 - Chimney Stabilizer SL315-330 - Offset/Return SL336 36” 34-3/4” SL348 48” 46-3/4” A = Actual Length B = Effective length (length of chimney part after it has been snapped to another) A 12" 12" 24-5/8" B 14-1/2" 24-5/8" 31" 27-3/8" Fir
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 13-1/4" 14-3/4" 23-1/2" 16-1/2" 22-1/4" 23" (10-1/2" Outer) (8" Flue) 17-3/4" ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination Cap MH841 Mobile Home Thimble Extension 20” 24-5/8" 29" 16-5/8" 16-5/8" MH842 TR342 Mobile Home Thimble TERMINATION CAP CHASE TOP 14-1/2" MAX. DISTANCE 15-3/4" TOP OF UPPERMOST CHIMNEY SECTION TR344 TR342 Round Termination Cap Round Telescoping Termination Cap 72" 36" 12" 12" 10-1/2" 10-7/8" 2" 5-1/4" 4" CAK4A CT35 Chim
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace E. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 9A. Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of considerable air movement can affect the perform
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 2. Framing the Fireplace 2" Position mantel The North Star Fireplace will fit the framed opening width of 43-7/8” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 24”. 60” from base of Framing must extend straight up all the way to the ceiling. the fireplace Figure 10A shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered t
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 1. Using Offsets and Returns a. To bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15° or a 30° offset/return. Perform the following steps to determine the correct chimney component combination for your particular installation. b. An offset and return may be attached together or a chimney section(s) may be used between an offset and return. 1) Measure how far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace IF 10 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof FEET OR LESS line) a. Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule. This rule states: If the horizontal distance from the side of the THEN chimney to the peak of the roof is 10 feet or less, the top of the chimney must be at least 2 feet above the peak of the roof, but never less than 3 feet MUST
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace G. INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire. 1. Positioning the Fireplace This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface, depending on the type of in
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 5. Installing Firestop Spacers Mark and cut out an opening in the ceiling for the firestop ROOM ABOVE spacer being utilized (14-1/2” x 14-1/2” for an FS338, 14-1/2” x 18-3/8” for an FS339 and 14-1/2” x 23” for an FS340). Frame the opening with the same dimension lumber used in the ceiling joists. Install the firestop spacer. These firestop spacers are designed to provide the minimum 2” air space required around the chimney. In all situations, the ATTIC
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 8. Mobile home installation 9. SL-300 Series MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble You must use the outside air termnination cap supplied 1. Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by with your North Star Fireplace for installation in a plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Lay out, cut and mobile home. If you use an alternative material it must frame a 14-1/2” square opening (measured on the horizontal) be designed to prevent material from
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 9. SL-300 MH842 Celing/Roof Thimble (Cont’d) 11.Marking the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by CHIMNEY plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 16C. FLASHING FLASHING PLATE 12.Cutting out the Hole in the Roof THIMBLE Measure to either side of the nail 7-1/4” and mark the EXTENSION 14-1/2” x 14-1/2” opening required. This is measured on the hori
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 14.Installing the Roof Flashing CLEARANCES! A minimum 1” air clearance must be maintained at If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing the back and sides of the fireplace assembly. appropriate to the roof pitch and install a round termination cap following the instructions shipped with the cap. Chimney sections at any level require a 2” minimum For chase installations you can use a round termination air space clearance between the frami
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 17. Alternate materials worksheet How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable: All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used. The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity).
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace 19. Finishing Material H. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE Do not install combustible materials over the front A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the of the fireplace! This poses a safety hazard and may chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for the start a fire. You may only use noncombustible material fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most over the front of the fireplace. commonly constructed on an outside wall. a.
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North Star EPA Certified Fireplace NEED NEW DRAWING 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials main- taining a minimum 2” air space around the Storm Collar chimney. Chase Flashing 2" min Storm Collar 3. Termination Cap Chase Flashing a. Install the chimney sections up through 2" min 14-1/2" max the chase enclosure. When using a TR344 6" min 2" min round termination cap, the uppermost top Top of uppermost section of pipe must extend 6” above the chimney section top of the chase co
