Heat & Glo Fireplace Heat & Glo Exclaim-50 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Congratulations!
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Warranty
4
1 Listing and Code Approvals
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A. Appliance Certification
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B. Non-Combustible Materials
6
C. Combustible Materials
6
User Guide
2 Operating Instructions
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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. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters
9
K. Optional Components
9
L. Clear Space
9
M. Wood Fuel
10
3 Maintenance and Service
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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
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Installer Guide
5 Getting Started
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A. Typical Fireplace System
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B. Design and Installation Considerations
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C. Draft
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D. Negative Pressure
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E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
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F. Tools and Supplies Needed
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G. Fireplace System Requirements
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H. Inspect Fireplace and Components
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6 Framing & Clearances
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A. Select Fireplace Location
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B. Clearances
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C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
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D. Frame the Fireplace
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7 Installation of Fireplace
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A. Things to Consider
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B. Unpack the Refractory & Fireplace
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C. Position the Fireplace
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D. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips
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E. Level Fireplace
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F. Install Refractory
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G. Install Outside Air Kits
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8 Chimney Assembly
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A. Chimney Requirements
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B. Using Offsets/Returns
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C. Assemble Chimney Sections
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D. Install Chimney Air Kit
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E. Install Ceiling Firestops
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F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
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G. Cut out Hole in Roof
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H. Complete Installation
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I. Install Flashing
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J. Chimney Termination Requirements
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9 Chase Installations
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A. Construct the Chase
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B. Install Fireplace & Chimney
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C. Install Chase Top
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D. Install Termination Cap
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10 Shrouds
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A. Radiation Shield
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B. Field Constructed Shrouds
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11 Finishing
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A. Non-Combustible Materials
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B. Combustible Materials
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C. Hearth Extension
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D. Finishing Material
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E. Combustible Mantel
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F. Sidewalls/Surrounds
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12 Accessories
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A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision
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B. Wood Burning Inserts
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13 Reference Materials
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A. Fireplace Dimensions
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B. Optional Components
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B. Chimney Components
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D. Service Parts
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E. Contact Information
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Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12