Heat & Glo Fireplace EM-485T - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Congratulations! 2
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
F. Junction Box Installation 23
G. Installation of Fan 24
8 Chimney Assembly 25
A. Chimney Requirements 26
B. Using Offsets/Returns 27
C. Assembling Chimney Sections 28
D. Install Chimney Air Kit 28
E. Installing Ceiling Firestops 28
F. Installing Attic Insulation Shield 29
G. Cut out Hole in Roof 30
H. Complete Installation 30
I. Install Flashing 30
J. Chimney Termination Requirements 31
9 Chase Installations 32
A. Construct the Chase 32
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney 33
C. Install Chase Top 33
D. Install Termination Cap 34
10 Shrouds 36
A. Radiation Shield 36
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 36
11 Finishing 38
A. Non-Combustible Materials 38
B. Combustible Materials 38
C. Hearth Extension 38
D. Finishing Material 39
E. Combustible Mantel 40
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds 40
12 Accessories 41
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 41
B. Wood Burning Inserts 41
C. Install Fan 41
13 Reference Materials 42
A. Fireplace Dimensions 42
B. Fireplace Components 43
C. Chimney Components 45
D. Service Parts 49
E. Contact Information 52
Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08