Lennox Hearth Ladera-BK - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ......................................Page 2
Introduction ......................................Page 3
Parts Required .................................Page 3
Optional Equipment ...........................Page 3
Operating The Ladera Fireplace .........Page 3
Fuel ...................................................Page 3
Starting And Maintaining A Fire ........Page 4
Combustion Control .........................Page 4
Refueling For Best Performance .......Page 4
Smoking – Causes And
Troubleshooting ..............................Page 4
Important Cautions ...........................Page 5
Maintaining Your
Ladera Fireplace .........................Page 5
Creosote ............................................Page 5
Chimney Maintenance .......................Page 5
Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page 5
Top Baffle Removal ...........................Page 5
Finish Door Casing Care ....................Page 5
Disposing of Ashes ...........................Page 6
Refractory Installation .......................Page 6
Door Removal ...................................Page 6
Door Adjustment ...............................Page 6
Glass Care - Replacement .................Page 7
Glass Care - Cleaning ........................Page 7
Gasket Replacement ........................Page 7
Fireplace Installation ........................Page 7
Locating The Ladera Fireplace ...........Page 7
Optional Cast Facade Installation ......Page 8
Hearth Extension Requirements .......Page 8
Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page 9
Fireplace Blower ................................Page 11
Hot Air Ducting Installation ..............Page 11
Gravity Kit .........................................Page 11
Central Forced Air Kit ............................Page 12
Outside Air Kit ..................................Page 13
Chimney System ...............................Page 14
Chimney Installation Notes ...............Page 14
Chimney Installation Instructions ......Page 15
Offset Chimney Installation ...............Page 16
Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............Page 19
Chimney Support Installation ............Page 20
Chimney Chase And
Multiple Terminations......................Page 20
Masonry Application Instructions .....Page 21
Installation Accessories ....................Page 22
Chimney Components Lists ..............Page 22
Replacement Parts ............................Page 24
Warranty ...........................................Page 25
Product Reference Information .........Page 26
THE FIREPLACE
INTRODUCTION
The Ladera wood-burning fireplace is an energy
efficient, heat circulating, closed combustion
fireplace. You will receive a lifetime of comfort
and enjoyment from your fireplace provided it is
installed, maintained and operated properly.
• Please read these instructions and retain
this manual for future reference.
• Before beginning the fireplace installation,
consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building
codes. Install the fireplace only as described
in these instructions and using only Lennox
Hearth Products components.
• The Ladera fireplace is NOT intended for use
with a gas log set. Do not use a fireplace insert
or any other product with this fireplace unless
it is specified by Lennox Hearth Products for
use with this appliance. Failure to follow
these instructions will void the certification
and the warranty of the fireplace and may
result in an unsafe installation.
• These appliances are designed to provide
supplemental heat to the immediate area
only. Therefore, it is advisable to have an
alternate heat source when installed in a
dwelling.
• These appliances are not approved for
Manufactured Home installations.
PARTS REqUIRED
Fireplace Model Ladera
• 6” diameter chimney - Model ASHT+,
S-2100+, HT6000+, HT6103+ or AC manu-
factured by Security Chimneys International
only.
OR
• 7” diameter chimney - Model ASHT and
HT6103 manufactured by Security Chimneys
International only.
6” and 7” Chimneys Includes:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Associated components as per these
installation instructions
• Decorative Door (included in the fireplace)
• UZY6 blower (Included w/Fireplace)
OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT
Order Separately - See Pages 22 and 23
• Additional Equipment (optional)
- AC Chimney Starter Section and
AC Chimney
- Outside Air Kit
(required if using AC Chimney)
- Chimney Adaptor 7 inch (6AW7)
(If you choose to use 7 inch ASHT or
HT6103 chimney)
- Gravity Venting System
- Rigid Firescreen
- Forced Air Kit u
- Cast Facade Kit
- Blower Speed Control (VRUW)
- Blower Thermodisc Heat Switch
Control (VTU)
- Outside air kit
u Not tested under EPA certification. If in-
stalled, this appliance no longer qualifies
for EPA certification.
OPERATING THE LADERA FIREPLACE
Fuel
USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. The
Ladera fireplace is designed to work best when
fueled with dry seasoned natural wood only.
Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the
energy content of wood is relative to its density.
Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire
and less frequent refueling. A moisture content
of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is recommended.
Wood that has been cut and split and let to dry
under a cover for a period of one year will usu-
ally meet that criteria. Excessively wet wood
will be difficult to burn and will result in lower
efficiency, increased creosoting and deposits on
the glass and in the chimney. Excessively dry
wood will burn well but will also have higher
emissions and shorter burning time.
Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or
wood such as driftwood from the ocean which
has been exposed to salt or other chemicals.
Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and
chimney. Do not burn large amounts of paper,
cardboard, Christmas tree branches or build-
ing construction materials. Intense firing with
these materials may overheat the fireplace,
causing damage to the unit, a fire or even
possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney
is creosoted.
First Fires
Before using the fireplace make sure to re-
move the plastic wrapping and EPA label on
the door. Remove any glue residue left by the
label using mild soap.
The first five or six fires should be small fires
of short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes).
This will help cure the refractory bricks. The
first fires may produce slight smoking and
some odor due to curing of the paint and steel
and the burning off of dust accumulated on the
fireplace will burn off at this time. It may set off
a smoke alarm located in the same room. For
this reason the room should be well ventilated
for the first few fires.
CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning appliance you have chosen one
of the finest fireplaces available. The Ladera™ fireplace is a clean burning EPA certified
high efficiency fireplace that is designed to provide you dependable service as well as
warmth and enjoyment for many years to come.
Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. This information
will be useful to you now and in years to come, so keep the manual handy and refer to
it as needed.
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