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DO NOT
DISCARD
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
EM-415, EM-415H, 36”
EM-485T, EM-485TH, 42”
Circulating
Wood Burning Fireplace
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand • Leave this manual with
• Important operating
and follow these party responsible for
and maintenance
instructions for safe use and operation.
instructions included.
installation and
operation.
WARNING
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a Scr
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Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations! Congratulations on selecting a Heat & Glo wood burning This owner’s manual should be retained for future refer- fi replace. The Heat & Glo fi replace you have selected is ence. We suggest you keep it with your other important designed to provide the utmost in safety and reliability. documents and product manuals. As the owner of a new fi replace, you’ll want to r
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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 fi replace or to property. Table of Contents Congratulations! 2 7 Installation of Fireplace 20 A. Thi
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WARRANTY FOR HEAT & GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (HHT) extends the following limited warranty with respect to your Heat & Glo fireplace, excluding accessories, chimney components and glass
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation B. Non-Combustible Materials This fi replace system has been tested and listed in accor- • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Under- any combination of the following: writers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in - Steel - Iron the United States and Canada. - Brick - Tile This fi replace may be installed in sleeping rooms EX- - Concrete - Slate CEPT in manufa
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Mantel User Guide Operating Instructions 2 2 WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fi replace. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures. High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable materials. • Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl am
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B. Seasoned Wood D. Grate Properly seasoned wood is important for successful This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- operation of your fi replace. Most woodburning fi replace plied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will problems are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. break down over time and will need occasional replace- ment. Seasoned fi rewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use o
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H. Glass Doors K. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • Optional. • Glass doors are optional. • Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in • Refer to Figure 2.2 for how to properly use them. this fi replace. Follow the instructions provided with the WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors ap- accessory for operation. proved by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces • DO NOT install unvented gas l
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N. Wood Fuel Seasoned Wood • Cut logs to size Hardwood vs Softwood • Split to 6 in. (152 mm) or less Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the • Air dry to a moisture content of around 20% fi rewood you use. - Soft wood - about nine months • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound - Hard wood - about eighteen months . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. NOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on drying • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. co
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Maintainance and Service 3 3 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate or as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Homeowner By: Certifi ed chimney sweep WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely bers. HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. Refer to Figure 3.1 to re
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C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace refractory. Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal. The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use. The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm) in width, • Metal is exposed behind the refractory, • Large piece
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Troubleshooting Guide 4 4 Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & Excessive smoke or spillage kindling/paper wood for air movement. Burns too slowly Damper closed/not fully open Open damper. Smolders, sizzles Not enough air for fi re to ignite Check for restricted cap/shroud. Open air kit (if installed). Check for fl ue blockage. Pre-warm fl ue before starting fi re (refer to starting fi r
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) ) ) ) ) ) Installer Guide Getting Started 5 5 A. Typical Fireplace System Additional lateral NOTICE: support for chimney • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations above roof (or enclosed and are for design purposes only. in chase) if needed • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. (Section 8) • Actual product may vary from pictures in manual. Termination cap Non-combustible (Section 8 & 9) roof flashing maintains Storm Collar minimum clearance (Section 8) around chim
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must draft properly for safe operation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re able for the fi replace to op
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E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fi replace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fi re. • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effects of wind loading. • Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions. • Minimize the use of chimney offsets. • Conside
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F. Tools and Supplies Needed H. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged Before beginning the installation be sure the following parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam- tools and building supplies are available: aged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep fi re- Reciprocating saw Framing material place dry. Pliers High temp caulking material • Remove fi replace and components from packaging and inspect for damage. Hammer Gloves • Vent s
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Framing & Clearances 6 6 A. Select Fireplace Location 3/4 in. (19 mm) min. air Note: F space from fireplace to G combustible materials. 1/2 E in. (13 mm) allowed at nailing flanges. B A In addition to these Note: H framing dimensions, also In an exterior chase reference the following Across a or projecting into a B sections: C corner garage • Clearances (Section 6.B.) D • Mantel Projections (Sections 11.E. & 11.F.) • Fireplace Dimensions G (Section 13.A.) As a room divider Along
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B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Storm Collar Roof Flashing Shaded areas represent 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) Attic Insulation Shield (insulation) (ceiling) Offset/Return (secured 2 in. (51 mm) min. with hanger straps) (ceiling) Must have 2 in. (51 mm) Ceiling Firestop minimum clear
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39° angle C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) (may be 24 in) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 6.3. A B Model # Fireplace Opening Outside Dimensions Grid represents 1 in. scale in. 36 42 EM-415 mm 914 1067 4 in. [102 mm] in. 42 48 FLUSH BRICK EM-485 FRONT FRONT mm 1067 1219 10 3/4 in. A [273 mm] 9 3/4 in. [248 mm] B 12 in. 12 in. [305 mm
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Installation of Fireplace 7 7 CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4) • Location(s) of outside air kit • Electrical connections and/or wall switch • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the fi replace on a continuous fl at surface. • Follow framing instructions in Section 6. 1 in. (25 mm) WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact
