Hearth and Home Technologies A42R - Manual (Page 3)

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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.
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Table of Contents
Congratulations! 2
Warranty 4
1 Listing and Code Approvals 6
A. Appliance Certifi cation 6
B. Non-Combustible Materials 6
C. Combustible Materials 6
User Guide
2 Operating Instructions 7
A. Your Fireplace 7
B. Seasoned Wood 8
C. Starting a Fire 8
D. Grate 8
E. Firescreen 8
F. Flue Damper 8
G. Refractory 8
H. Glass Doors 9
I. Outside Air (optional) 9
J. Fan Kit (optional) 9
K. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters 9
L. Optional Components 9
M. Clear Space 9
N. Wood Fuel 10
3 Maintainance and Service 11
A. Disposal of Ashes 11
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning 11
C. Check Firebox Refractory 12
D. Inspect Grate 12
E. Glass Cleaning 12
4 Troubleshooting Guide 13
Installer Guide
5 Getting Started 14
A. Typical Fireplace System 14
B. Design and Installation Considerations 15
C. Draft 15
D. Negative Pressure 15
E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney 16
F. Tools and Supplies Needed 17
G. Typical Fireplace System 17
H. Inspect Fireplace and Components 17
6 Framing & Clearances 18
A. Select Fireplace Location 18
B. Clearances 19
C. Sidewalls/Surrounds 20
D. Frame the Fireplace 20
7 Installation of Fireplace 21
A. Things to Consider 21
B. Position the Fireplace 21
C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips 21
D. Level Fireplace 21
E. Install Outside Air Kit 23
8 Chimney Assembly 24
A. Chimney Requirements 25
B. Using Offsets/Returns 26
C. Assembling Chimney Sections 27
D. Install Chimney Air Kit 27
E. Installing Ceiling Firestops 27
F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield 28
G. Cut out Hole in Roof 29
H. Complete Installation 29
I. Install Flashing 29
J. Chimney Termination Requirements 30
9 Chase Installations 31
A. Construct the Chase 31
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney 32
C. Install Chase Top 32
D. Install Termination Cap 33
10 Shrouds 35
A. Radiation Shield 35
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 35
11 Finishing 37
A. Non-Combustible Materials 37
B. Combustible Materials 37
C. Hearth Extension 37
D. Finishing Material 38
E. Combustible Mantel 39
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds 39
12 Accessories 40
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 40
B. Wood Burning Inserts 40
C. Install Fan 40
13 Reference Materials 41
A. Fireplace Dimensions 41
B. Fireplace Components 42
C. Chimney Components 43
D. Service Parts 46
E. Contact Information 48
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Heatilator • A36R & A42R • 28376 • Rev AF • 11/08