Heatilator Montana Installation guide

Brand: Heatilator

Model: Montana

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Installation guide

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Montana Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace

Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies • Montana US-CAN • 4039-156 Rev AA • 10/12/15

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:

Montana-36

Montana-42

Woodburning Fireplace

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

• Important operating

and maintenance

instructionsincluded.

• Leavethismanualwith

party responsible for

useandoperation.

• Read, understand

and follow these

instructions for safe

installation and

operation.

DO NOT

DISCARD

Fire Risk

• Forusewithsolidwoodfuelordecorative

gasapplianceonly.

• Donotinstallunventedgaslogs.

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a

re may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-

mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof

thisoranyotherappliance.

• Donotoverre.Overringwillvoidyour

warranty.

• Complywithallminimumclearancesto

combustiblesasspecied.Failureto

complymaycausehousere.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glassandothersurfacesarehotduring

operationandcooldown.

WARNING

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keepclothing,furniture,draperiesandothercombustibles

away.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• Donottouchglassuntilitiscooled

• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass

• Keepchildrenaway

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

Installation and service of this

appliance should be performed by

qualiedpersonnel.Hearth&Home

Technologies recommends HHT

Factory Trained or NFI certified

professionals.

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Read this manual before installing or operating this replace.

Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference.

Congratulations on selecting a Outdoor Lifestyles wood

burningreplace.TheOutdoorLifestylesreplaceyouhave

selectedisdesignedtoprovidetheutmostinsafety,reliability

andefciency.

As the owner of a new replace, you’ll want to read and

carefullyfollowalloftheinstructionscontainedinthisowner’s

manual.Payspecialattentiontoallcautionsandwarnings.

Thisowner’smanualshouldberetainedforfuturereference.

Wesuggestyoukeepitwithyourotherimportantdocuments

andproductmanuals.

Theinformationcontainedinthisowner’smanualunlessnoted

otherwise,appliestoallmodelsandgascontrolsystems.

YournewOutdoorLifestyleswoodburningreplacewillgive

youyearsofdurableuseandtrouble-freeenjoyment.Welcome

totheOutdoorLifestylesfamilyofreplaceproducts!

Homeowner Reference Information

ModelName:  Datepurchased/installed:

SerialNumber:  Locationonreplace:

Dealershippurchasedfrom:  Dealerphone:

Notes:

We recommend that you record the following pertinent

information about your replace:

Listing Label Information/Location

Themodelinformationregardingyourspecicreplacecanbefoundontheratingplatelocatedonthesmokeshieldofthe

replace.

Congratulations!

Grate

Serial Number

FIREPLACE NO.

MODEL NO.

MFG. DATE

WARNING: RISK OF

FIRE DAMAGE. REPLACE

GRATE WITH HEARTH & HOME

TECHNOLOGIES INC.

OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. LISTED FIREPLACE PARTS. SEE INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MODEL. ONLY HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. GLASS DOOR KITS CAN BE INSTALLED ON THIS UNIT.

FIREPLACE ALSO FOR USE

IN MANUFACTURED HOMES

YES

CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLES:

CHIMNEY

2 IN. MIN.

FIREBOX

IN.

MIN.

FAN KIT

MODEL NO.

RATED AT

115 VOLTS, 50/60 Hz.,

AMP.

DO NOT OVERFIRE. USE ONLY: SOLID WOOD FUEL OR

LISTED DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE. DO NOT USE A

FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT

SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT. IF DOORS

ARE USED OPERATE FIREPLACE WITH DOORS FULLY

OPEN OR CLOSED ONLY. WHEN BURNING A

DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE,

ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.

WARNING! THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED

GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT

INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.

WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF DAMAGING FIREPLACE MATERIALS

AND INCREASING THE RISK OF SPREADING A FIRE DO NOT USE THE

FIREPLACE TO COOK OR WARM FOOD.

IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING

CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC.,

1915 W. SAUNDERS ST., MT. PLEASANT, IA 52641.

Fireplace

Model

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Table of Contents

1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. ApplianceCertication.........................4

2 Getting Started

A. DesignandInstallationConsiderations............5

B. TypicalFireplaceSystem....................... 5

C. ToolsandSuppliesNeeded.....................6

D. InspectFireplaceandComponents...............6

3 Framing and Clearances

A. SelectingFireplaceLocation....................7

B. Clearances .................................9

C. Sidewalls/Surrounds.........................10

D. FrametheFireplace .........................10

E. ChimneyRequirements.......................11

4 Installation of Fireplace

A. InstalltheDualCoolingAirKit..................12

B. SecuretheFireplace.........................13

5 Chimney Assembly

A. ChimneyRequirements.......................14

B. UsingOffsets/Returns........................15

C. AssembletheChimneySections................16

D. InstalltheCeilingFirestops....................16

E. InstalltheAtticInsulationShield................17

F. Double-checktheChimneyAssembly............17

G. SecuretheChimney.........................17

6 Complete the Enclosure

A. ChimneyTermination.........................18

B. ChaseTop.................................19

C. InstalltheTerminationCap ....................20

7 Accessories

A. GasLog/LighterProvisions....................22

8 Finishing

A. HearthExtension............................23

B. FinishingMaterial ...........................24

C. Mantel....................................24

D. Sidewalls/Surrounds.........................24

E. GlassDoors................................24

9 Operating Instructions

A. GeneralInformation..........................25

B. ClearSpaceNeartheFireplace ................26

C. FlueDamper...............................26

D. Firescreen.................................26

E. GlassDoors................................26

F. Grate.....................................26

G. WoodFuel.................................27

H. StartingaFire ..............................28

10 Troubleshooting

DiagnosticsandProblemSolving................... 29

11 Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace

A. DisposalofAshes...........................30

B. ChimneyInspection/Cleaning..................30

C. FireboxRefractoryReplacement................30

D. MaintenanceTaskList........................31

E. ChimneyFire...............................31

12 Reference Materials

A. FireplaceDimensions........................32

B. FireplaceComponents .......................33

C. ChimneyComponents........................34

D. ServiceParts...............................38

E. LimitedWarranty............................42

F. ContactInformation..........................44

Note: Anarrow() foundinthetextsignieschangeincontent.

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Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certication

Thisreplacesystemhasbeentested andlistedinaccor-

dancewithUL 127 andCAN/ULC-S610-M87standardsby

UnderwritersLaboratoriesInc.forinstallationandoperation

intheUnitedStatesandCanada..

Thisreplacehasbeentestedandlistedforusewiththeop-

tionalcomponentsspeciedinthismanual.Theseoptional

componentsmaybepurchasedseparatelyandinstalledat

alaterdate.

Installationofadualcoolingairkitisrequiredandmustbe

installedatthetimeoftheinitialreplaceinstallation.Failure

todosomayresultinarecausingpropertydamageand/

orpersonalinjury.

Outdoor Lifestyles is a registered trademark of Hearth &

HomeTechnologies.

Not intended for use as a primary heat source.

This replace is tested and approved as a decorative

replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat

sourceinresidentialheatingcalculations.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service

ormaintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.

Refertotheowner’sinformationmanualprovidedwith

thisreplace.Forassistanceoradditionalinformation

consult a qualied installer, service agency or your

dealer.

WARNING

Fire Risk

• Do not installoroperatedamagedreplace.

• Do notmodifyreplace.

• InstallationotherthanasinstructedbyHearth&Home

Technologiesisstrictlyprohibited.

• Do notoperatethereplacewithoutfullyassembling

allcomponents.

• Do not overre.

• Do not install an unvented gas log set.Thisreplace

has not been tested for use with unvented gas log

sets.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not

approvedbyHearth&HomeTechnologies.

Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdisclaimsanyresponsibility

for,andthewarrantyandagencylistingwillbevoidedby

theaboveactions.

WARNING

Fire Risk

WARNING

TOAVOIDTHERISKOFDAMAGINGFIREPLACEMA-

TERIALSANDINCREASINGTHERISKOFSPREAD-

INGAFIRE,DO NOT USE THE FIREPLACE TO

COOK OR WARM FOOD.

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Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent replaces

successfully.Considerationsforsuccessfuldraftinclude:

• Locationofreplaceandchimney

Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional,

stateandnationalcodesandregulations.

• Consultinsurancecarrier,localbuildinginspector,

reofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionabout

restrictions,installationinspection,andpermits.

CAUTION

Whenplanningareplaceinstallation,itisnecessarytode-

terminethefollowinginformationbeforeinstalling:

• Where the fireplace is to be installed. See Sections

3and4.

• Theventsystemcongurationtobeused.SeeSections

5and6.

• Framingandnishingdetails.SeeSections3,6and8.

• Whether optional accessories are desired. See

Section12.

Moisture Resistance:

Thisoutdoorreplacewillshedmoderateamountsofwater,

but is not waterproof. Water and condensing water vapor

mayenterthechaseundercertainconditions.

Thereplacewillnotperformasanexteriorwall.Moisture

penetrationmustbeconsideredforconstructionthatplaces

thereplaceinstructurewallsoronmoisturesensitivesur-

faces.

When installed on exterior walls:Hearth & HomeTech-

nologies recommends that the replace chase be con-

structed outside the structure’s weather envelope. Where

theplatformmeetsthewall,useaashingdetailsimilarto

thatrequiredforattacheddecks.Chaseplatforms,including

hearthsshould slope away from the structure at 1/8 in. to

1/4in.perfoot.Thereplacecanbeshimmedlevel.

When installed on surfaces where water may collect or

cause damage:Hearth&HomeTechnologiesrecommends

thatadrainagepanbeplacedundertheunit.Thiscanbe

constructedofmetal,adhesivepolymermembrane(suchas

iceandwatershield)orothersuitablematerials.Ameansof

drainageoutofthepansuchastubesorweepholesshould

be provided.A slope of 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. per foot towards

thedrainportissuggested.Thereplacecanbeshimmed

level.

Hearths should slope away from the front of the replace

andchaseat1/8in.to1/4in.perfoot.Sparkstripsmustbe

ontopofanycombustiblehearthmaterialsusedformoisture

management.

B. Typical Fireplace System

The Outdoor Lifestyle replace system consists of the fol-

lowing:

• Fireplace/integralgrate/dualcoolingairsystem

• Refractory

• Chimneyterminationcap

• Chimneysystem(SL1100seriespipeisNOTapproved

forCanada)

• Hearthextension

Optionalcomponentsinclude:

• Glassdoors

• Weathercover

• SLA10 11-10 in./279-254 mmAdapter (required in

Canada)

Termination Cap

Chimney System

Refractory

Integral Grate

Hearth Extension

SLA10 not shown

Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System

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Beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowingtools

andbuildingsuppliesareavailable:

Reciprocatingsaw Framingmaterial

Pliers Hightempcaulkingmaterial

Hammer Gloves

Phillipsscrewdriver Framingsquare

Flatbladescrewdriver Electricdrillandbits

Plumbline Safetyglasses

Level Tapemeasure

1/2-3/4in.length,#6or#8self-drillingscrews

Misc.screwsandnails

• Keepreplacedry.

• Moldorrustmaycauseodors.

CAUTION

D. Inspect Fireplace and Components

• Carefullyremovethereplaceandcomponentsfromthe

packaging.

• Theventsystemcomponentsanddoorsareshippedin

separatepackages.

• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.

• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.

Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

Fire Risk

Explosion Risk

Inspect fireplace and components for

damage. Damaged parts may impair safe

operation.

• DoNOTinstalldamagedcomponents.

• DoNOTinstallincompletecomponents.

• DoNOTinstallsubstitutecomponents

Reportdamagedpartstodealer.

WARNING

C. Tools and Supplies Needed

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Framing and Clearances

A. Selecting Fireplace Location

Thisoutdoorreplacewillshedmoderateamountsofwater,

but is not waterproof. Water and condensing water vapor

mayenterthechaseundercertainconditions.

Thereplacewillnotperformasanexteriorwall.Moisture

penetrationmustbeconsideredforconstructionthatplaces

thereplaceagainststructurewallsoronmoisturesensitive

surfaces.

• Exterior Walls (see Figure 3.1)

 Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that the

replace chase be constructed outside the structure’s

weatherenvelope.Wheretheplatformmeetsthewall,use

aashingdetailsimilartothatrequiredforattacheddecks.

Chaseplatforms,including hearths, should slope away

fromthestructureat1/8into1/4in.perfoot.Thereplace

canbeshimmedlevel.Buildtheoutsideenclosureoutof

standardbuildingmaterials,beingcarefultomaintainthe

minimum air clearances specied in these installation

instructions.

Fire Risk

Provideadequateclearances.

• Aroundairopenings

• Tocombustibles

• Forserviceaccess.

Locatereplaceawayfromtrafcareas.

WARNING

Note:

• Illustrationsandphotosreecttypicalinstallations

and are FORDESIGNPURPOSESONLY.

• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.

• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to

individualdesignpreference.

• Hearth&HomeTechnologies reservestherightto

alteritsproducts.

• Freestanding Installations (see Figure 3.2)

 Wheninstallingthisreplaceasafreestandingreplace

onyourporch,patioorinyouryard,itmustbeenclosed

topreventimpactdamagetothereplace.Theexterior

oftheenclosuremaybenishedinatexturedplywood,

awoodclapboardsiding,brick,oraculturedstone.Vinyl

siding is not recommended for use on the front of the

replaceduetotheheatthereplaceproduces.Thiscan

causethevinylsidingtodeteriorate.

• When Installed on Surfaces Where Water May Collect

or Cause Damage:

 Hearth&HomeTechnologiesrecommendsthatadrainage

panbe placed under the unit.This canbe constructed

of metal, adhesive polymer membrane (such as ice

and water shield) or other suitable materials.A means

ofdrainageoutofthepansuchastubesorweepholes

shouldbeprovided.Aslopeof1/8in.to1/4in.perfoot

towardsthedrainportissuggested.Thereplacecanbe

shimmedlevel.

 Hearthsshouldslopeawayfromthefrontofthereplace

andchaseat1/8in.to1/4in.perfoot.Sparkstripsmust

beusedontopofanycombustiblehearthmaterialsused

formoisturemanagement.

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Note: If this surface is

inside the building’s

warm air envelope...

...then this surface

must be an exterior

wall system.

Figure 3.1 Fireplace Locations

FREESTANDING

INSTALLATION

(Combustible Structure)

(Enclosed Fireplace)

10 ft

Min.

Figure 3.2 Freestanding Fireplace Locations

Model A B C D E F G H I J

Montana-36

in. 24-1/2 24 42 43 46 1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 74-1/2 53-1/2

mm 622 610 1067 1092 1168 13 38 38 1892 1359

Montana-42

in. 24-1/2 24 48 49 52 1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 80-1/2 57

mm 622 610 1219 1245 1321 13 38 38 2045 1448

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0 in.

0 in. to level

of standoffs

Combustible Object

36 in.

(914 mm)

1-1/2 in. (38 mm)

Drywall

0 in.

1/2 in. (13 mm)

1-1/2 in.

(38 mm)

B. Clearances

Figure 3.3 Clearances to Combustible Materials

Fire Risk

• Complywithallminimumclearancestocombustiblesasspecied.

• Framing or nishing material used on the front of, or in front of, the

appliancecloserthantheminimumslisted,mustbeconstructedentirely

ofnoncombustiblematerials(i.e.,steelstuds,concreteboard,etc.).

Failuretocomplymaycausere.

WARNING

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C. Sidewalls/Surrounds

Adjacentcombustiblesidewallsmustbelocatedaminimumof12in.(305mm)fromthereplaceopening.SeeFigure3.4.

Ifyouareusingadecorativesurroundconstructedofcombustiblematerial,itmustbelocatedwithintheshadedareade-

nedinFigure3.3.Shortstubwallsarealsoacceptableiftheyarecontainedwithintheshadedarea.

D. Frame the Fireplace

Figure3.5showsatypicalframing(using2x4lumber)ofthereplace,assumingcombustiblematerialsareused.Allre-

quiredclearancestocombustiblesaroundthereplacemustbeadheredto.SeeFigure3.2.Anyframingacrossthetopof

thereplacemustbeabovethelevelofthetopstandoffs.

Cat # A B

MONTANA-36 36 in./91.4 cm 42 in./106.7 cm

MONTANA-42 42 in./106.7 cm 48 in./121.9 cm

12 in.

[305 mm]

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

12 in.

[305 mm]

10 3/4 in.

[273 mm]

FLUSH

FRONT

4 in.

[102 mm]

BRICK

FRONT

50° angle

39° angle

Grid represents 1 in. scale

Figure 3.4 Sidewalls and Surrounds

Figure 3.5 Framing the Fireplace

2 in./51 mm

minimum air

space clearance

to the enclosure.

Use only noncombustible

material below the top of

the top standoffs.

24-1/8 in.

61.3 cm

42-3/8 in.

107.6 cm

CAT. # A

MONTANA-36 43 in./109 cm

MONTANA-42 49 in./124 cm



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E. Chimney Requirements

Whenplanningyourreplacelocation,thechimneyconstruc-

tionandnecessaryclearancesmustbeconsidered.There-

placesystemandchimneycomponentshavebeentestedto

provide exibility in construction. The following gures are

theminimumdistancesfromthebaseofthereplace.

• Minimumoverallstraightheightis 6 ft 4 in. if the replace

is freestanding andaminimumof10ftfromacombustible

structure. SeeFigure3.2.

• Chimneymust extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion

of the roof within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney.Refer to

Figure6.1.

Note: Amaximumoftwopairsofoffsetsandreturnsmay

beused.

ft m

• Minimumheightwithoffset/return 14.5 4.42

• Maximumheight 90 27.43

• Maximumchimneylengthbetweenanoffset

and return

20 6.1

• Maximumdistancebetweenchimney

stabilizers

35 10.67

• Doubleoffset/returnminimumheight 24 7.32

• Maximumunsupportedchimneylength

betweentheoffsetandreturn

6 1.83

• Maximumunsupportedchimneyheightabove

thereplace

35 10.67

• Minimumoverallstraightheightifreplaceis

freestanding

6.4 1.95

• MinimumStraightHeight 14.5 4.42

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A. Install the Dual Cooling Air Kit

Thecoolingairkitissuppliedasastandardfeaturewiththis

replaceandisrequiredforsafeoperation.Installationmust

be done at the time of initial construction. Locate air inlet

hoodstopreventblockagefromleaves,snow/ice,orother

debris.

Toinstalltheairkitcollar,slideoneofthetabsdownintothe

seam.SeeFigure4.1.Securethecollartabstothereplace

withscrewsplacedintotheholesprovided.SeeFigure4.2.

Repeatforotherside.

B. Secure the Fireplace

• Position the Fireplace

Thisreplacemaybeplacedoneitheracombustibleor

noncombustible continuous at surface. Follow the in-

structionsforframinginSection3.D.Slidethereplace

intoposition.Besuretoprovidetheminimumairclear-

ance at the sides and back of the replace assembly.

SeeSection3.B.

Sharp Edges

• Wearprotectiveglovesandsafetyglasses

duringinstallation.

CAUTION

Installation of Fireplace

Fire Risk

Asphyxiation Risk

Donotdrawoutsidecombustionairfrom:

• Wall,oororceilingcavity.

• Enclosed space such as an attic or

garage.

• Close proximity to exhaust vents or

chimneys.

Fumesorodormayresult.

WARNING

Figure 4.1 Slide the Tabs

Figure 4.2 Secure the Tabs

Note: Locatecoolingairinlethoodstopreventblockage

fromleaves,snow/ice,orotherdebris.

Fire Risk!

• Prevent contact with sagging, loose

insulation.

• DoNOTinstallagainstvaporbarriersor

exposedinsulation.

WARNING

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• Place the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

Included with your replace you will nd two metal

hearth strips measuring approximately 26in.x4in.

(660mmx102mm). These strips are used to provide

addedprotectionwherethereplaceandthehearthex-

tensionmeet.

Slideeachmetalstrip2in.(51mm)underthefrontedge

ofthereplace.Theindividualpiecesmustoverlapeach

otherby1in.(25mm)minimuminthemiddleofthere-

place to provide continuous coverage of the oor. See

Figure 4.3. These metal strips should extend from the

frontandsidesofthereplaceopeningby2in.(51mm).

• Level the Fireplace

Levelthereplace side-to-side andfront-to-back.Shim

with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as

necessary.Securethereplace(usingthenailingang-

eslocatedoneithersideofthereplace)tothevertical

framing.

Note: When elevating the fireplace above the hearth

extension the front of the elevated platform must be

protectedwithaprotectivemetalhearthstripasshownin

Figure4.4.

Raised Platform

Floor

2 in.

(51 mm)

1 in. (25 mm) min.

overlap

2 in.

(51 mm)

Top piece must overlap

bottom piece

Figure 4.4 Protect the Front of an Elevated Platform

Important: Toensurepropertoftheglassdoors,check

the fireplace opening for square. Measure diagonal

distances of the opening to make sure they are equal.

Iftheyarenot,continuetoshimthereplaceuntilthose

diagonalsareequal.

Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the

front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front

and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm).

1 in. (25 mm)

overlap

Figure 4.3 Position the Protective Metal Hearth Strips

Fire Risk!

• MetalhearthstripsMUSTbeinstalled.

Sparksorembersmayigniteooring.

WARNING

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A. Chimney Requirements

Verticaldistancesaremeasured from the base of there-

place.

• Minimumoverallstraightheightis6 ft 4 in. if the replace

is freestanding andaminimumof10ftfromacombustible

structure. SeeFigure3.2.

• Chimneymust extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion

of the roof within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney.Refer to

Figure6.1.

Todeterminethechimneycomponentsneededtocomplete

yourparticularinstallation,followthestepsbelow:

• Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace

installation.Thisdimensionismeasuredfromthebaseof

thereplaceassemblytothepointwherethesmokeexits

theterminationcap.

• Subtracttheeffectiveheightofthereplaceassemblyfrom

theoverallheightofthereplaceinstallation(measured

from the base of the fireplace to the bottom of the

terminationcap).

• RefertoTable5.1todeterminewhatcomponentsmust

beselectedtocompletethereplaceinstallation.

• Determine the number of ceiling restops, stabilizers,

roof flashing, etc. required to complete the fireplace

installation.

Table 5.1

• Do NOT connect this fireplace to a chimney flue

servicinganotherappliance.

• Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or

system.

CAUTION

Fire Risk

• Mustmaintain2in.(51mm)airclearance

to insulation and other combustible

materials.

WARNING

Note: Amaximumoftwopairsofoffsetsandreturnsmay

beused.

Chimney Assembly

ft m

• Minimumheightwithoffset/return 14.5 4.42

• Maximumheight 90 27.43

• Maximumchimneylengthbetweenanoffset

and return

20 6.1

• Maximumdistancebetweenchimney

stabilizers

35 10.67

• Doubleoffset/returnminimumheight 24 7.32

• Maximumunsupportedchimneylength

betweentheoffsetandreturn

6 1.83

• Maximumunsupportedchimneyheightabove

thereplace

35 10.67

• Minimumoverallstraightheightifreplaceis

freestanding

6.4 1.95

• MinimumStraightHeight 14.5 4.42

HEIGHT OF CHIMNEY COMPONENTS in. mm

US Canada ONLY

Chimney Stabilizer

SL11 SL4 4-3/4 121

Ceiling Firestops

FS538 FS538 0 0

FS540 FS540 0 0

Offsets/Returns

SL1130 SL430 14-1/2 368

Chimney Sections*

SL1106 SL406 4-3/4 121

SL1112 SL412 10-3/4 273

SL1118 SL418 16-3/4 425

SL1136 SL436 34-3/4 883

SL1148 SL448 46-3/4 1187

n/a SLA10 16-3/4 425

* Dimensions reect effective height.

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B. Using Offsets/Returns

Tobypassanyoverheadobstructions,thechimneymaybe

offsetusinganoffset/return.

Anoffsetandreturnmaybeattachedtogetherorachimney

section(s)maybeusedbetweenanoffsetandreturn.

Performthefollowingstepstodeterminethecorrectchim-

neycomponentcombinationforyourparticularinstallation:

• Measurehowfarthechimneyneedstobeshiftedtoenable

ittoavoid the overhead obstacle. See Figure 5.1.Use

dimension“A”todeterminechimneysectionrequiredto

achievetheneededshift.

• Afterdeterminingtheoffsetdimension,refertoTable5.2

andndthe“A”dimensionclosesttobutnotlessthanthe

distanceofshiftneededforyourinstallation.

• The“B”dimensionthatcoincideswiththe“A”dimension

representstherequiredverticalclearancethatisneeded

tocompletetheoffsetandreturn.

• Readacrossthechartandndthenumberofchimney

sectionsrequiredandthemodelnumberofthoseparticular

chimneyparts.

• Wheneverthechimneypenetratesaoor/ceiling,aceiling

restopmustbeinstalled.

• Theeffectiveheightofthereplaceassemblyismeasured

fromthebaseofthereplacetothetopofthestartercollar.

SeeDimensionsinSection12.

Table 5.2

1-1/4 in. (32 mm)

OVERLAP

Figure 5.1 Chimney Offset/Return

Example:Your “A” dimension from Figure 5.3 is

141/2in.(368mm).UsingTable5.2thedimension

closestto,butnotlessthan141/2in.(368mm)is

153/4in.(400mm)usinga30°offset/return.Itis

thendeterminedfromthetablethatyouwouldneed

365/8in. (930mm) (Dimension “B”) between the

offsetandreturn.Thechimneycomponentsthatbest

tyourapplicationaretwoSL1112sorSL412s.

Fire Risk

• Draft will be restricted if offsets/returns

greaterthan30°areused.

WARNING

A B

SL1106

SL406

SL1112

SL412

SL1118

SL418

SL1136

SL436

SL1148

SL448in. mm in. mm

47/8 124 177/8 454 - - - - -

71/4 184 2 2 559 1 - - - -

93/4 248 261/8 664 2 - - - -

101/4 260 271/4 692 - 1 - - -

123/4 324 313/8 797 1 1 - - -

131/4 337 323/8 822 - - 1 - -

153/4 400 365/8 930 - 2 - - -

181/8 460 403/4 1035 1 2 - - -

183/4 476 413/4 1060 - 1 1 - -

213/4 552 47 1194 - - 2 - -

221/4 565 48 1219 - - - 1 -

243/4 629 521/8 1324 1 - - 1 -

273/4 705 573/8 1457 - 1 - 1 -

281/4 718 583/8 1483 - - - - 1

303/4 781 621/2 1588 1 - - - 1

333/4 857 673/4 1721 - 1 - - 1

363/4 933 73 1854 - - 1 - 1

393/4 1010 781/8 1984 - - - 2 -

411/8 1045 823/8 2092 1 - - 2 -

453/4 1162 881/2 2248 - - - 1 1

481/8 1222 923/4 2356 1 - - 1 1

513/4 1314 987/8 2511 - - - - 2

Properassemblyofaircooledchimneypartsresultsinanoverlapofchimneyjoints

of1-1/4in.(32mm).Effectivelengthisbuiltintothistable.

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C. Assemble the Chimney Sections

Attacheitherastraightchimneysectionoranoffsettothe

topofthereplace(dependingonyourinstallationrequire-

ment). Chimney sections are locked together by pushing

downwarduntilthetopsectionmeetsthestopbeadonthe

lowersection.

Theinnerueisplacedtotheinsideoftheuesectionbelow

it.Theoutercasingisplacedoutsidetheoutercasingofthe

chimneysectionbelowit.SeeFigure5.2.

D. Install the Ceiling Firestops

Where the chimney system is installed in a chase on the

exteriorsideofthebuildingenvelopeorasafreestanding

installation,restopsarenotrequired.Checkbuildingcodes

priortoinstallation.

Wherethechimneysystemisontheinteriorsideofthebuild-

ingenvelope,followtheceilingrestopinstructionsbelow:

• Mark and cut an opening in the ceiling for the ceiling

restopbeingused.SeeFigure5.3.

• Frametheopeningwiththesamesizelumberusedinthe

ceilingjoists.

• Installtheceilingrestop.

Note: TheceilingrestopMUSTbenailedtothebottom

of the ceiling joists EXCEPT when the space above is

uninsulatedandtheatticinsulationshieldisnotbeingused

(seeFigure5.5).Whentheatticinsulationshieldisused

theceilingrestopmaybeaboveorbelowthejoistofan

insulatedceiling.

Note: You must provide support for the pipe during

constructionandchecktobesureinadvertentloadinghas

notdislodgedthechimneysectionfromthereplaceorat

anychimneyjoint.

Note: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be

disassembledoncelockedtogether.Planaheadtoensure

theproperinstallationheightisachievedwiththeselected

chimneycomponents.

• Ceiling restops must be used where chimney pipe

penetratesceiling/oor.

Ceilingrestopslowsspreadofreandreducescoldair

inltration.

CAUTION

Figure 5.2 Assembling Chimney Sections

Fire Risk

Do NOT install substitute or damaged

chimneycomponents.

• MUSTusechimneysystemdescribedin

thismanual.

• NO OTHER chimney components may

beused.

Substituteordamagedchimneycomponents

mayimpairsafeoperation.

WARNING

ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling)

ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling)

Ceilng firestop from

bottom

Ceiling firestop from

top

Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing

ceiling firestop and joists.

Figure 5.3 Installing the Ceiling Firestop

Catalog #

A B

in. mm in. mm

FS538 17 432 17 432

FS540 17 432 26 660

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F. Double-check the Chimney Assembly

Continueassembling thechimneysectionsupthroughthe

ceilingrestopsasneeded.Whiledoingso,beawareofthe

heightandunsupportedchimneylengthlimitationsgivenun-

derSection5.A.ChimneyRequirements.

Checkeachsectionbypullingupslightlyfromthetoptoen-

sure proper engagement before installing the succeeding

sections.Iftheyhavebeenconnectedcorrectly,theywillnot

disengagewhentested.

Fire Risk

• Secure offsets with screws (not to exceed

3/4in./19mminlength).

WARNING

• Securereturnswithstrapping.

• Straightchimneysectionsmaybesecuredwithscrews

(nottoexceed3/4in./19mminlength)atthejoints.

Keepchimneysectionsfromseparatingortwisting.

Installationofaceilingrestopisrequired:

• RefertoFigures5.3,5.5,5.6.

• Rolltheshield(aroundthechimneyifalreadyinstalled).

Thethreeholesoneachsidewillmatchup(largeholes

ontop).

• Insertthree screws into the matchingholes to form a

tube.

• Bendthetabsonthebottomofthetubeinwardto90°to

maintainchimneyairspace.

• Resttheinsulationshieldontheceilingrestopbelow.

• Bendthetabsatthetopoftheshieldinwardto90°to

maintainthe2in.(51mm)airspacefromthechimney.

E. Install Attic Insulation Shield

WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic insu-

lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or

other combustible material coming into contact with the

chimney.

• DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the

attic insulation shield.

• Failure to keep insulation and other materials away from

chimney pipe could cause re.

• DO NOT offset chimney inside insulation shield.

Insert three

screws

Tabs bent 90°

Tabs

bent in 90°

and taped

Tabs bent 90° to

rest against pipe

Attic Insulation Shield

Ceiling Firestop

10-1/2 in.

(267 mm)

14-1/2 in. (368 mm)

diameter

InsulationInsulation

Pipe

2 in. (51 mm)

air space

Tabs

bent in 90°

and taped

Tabs bent 90° to

rest against pipe

Attic Insulation Shield

Ceiling Firestop

10-1/2 in.

(267 mm)

14-1/2 in. (368 mm)

diameter

InsulationInsulation

Pipe

2 in. (51 mm)

air space

Figure 5.4 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield

Figure 5.4 Install Attic Insulation Shield (restop above ceiling)

Figure 5.6 Install Attic Insulation Shield (restop below ceiling)

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G. Secure the Chimney

Whenoffsetsandreturnsarejoinedtostraightpipesections,

theymustbelockedintopositionwiththescrews(outeronly).

Topreventgravityfrompullingthechimneysectionsapart,

thereturnsandthechimneystabilizershavehangerstraps

forsecuringthesepartstojoistsorrafters.SeeFigure5.7.

* orequivalent#6or#8sheetmetalscrewnolongerthan

3/4in.(19mm).

Ceiling

Firestop

Straps

Optional

Additional

Support

Joint

Band

(Optional)

Figure 5.7 Secure the Chimney

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Complete the Enclosure

Figure 6.1 Multiple Chimneys

A. Chimney Termination

Chimney Termination Requirements (See Figure 6.1)

• Musthaveacapapprovedandlistedforthisreplacesystem

• Mustnotbelocatedwhereitwillbecomepluggedbysnoworothermaterial

• Mustterminateatleast3ft(914mm)abovetheroofandatleast2ft(610mm)aboveanyportionoftheroofwithin10ft

(3.05m)

• Mustbelocatedawayfromtreesorotherstructures

Slanted Roofs

Flat Roofs

Chimney must

extend 3 ft (.9 m)

above the roof

Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)

above any portion of the roof or

adjacent structures within

10 ft (3 m) of the chimney

Chimney must

extend 3 ft (.9 m)

above the roof

Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)

above any portion of the roof or

adjacent structures within

10 ft (3 m) of the chimney

Multiple Chimney Locations

A B

6 in. (minimum) up to 20 in.

152 mm/508 mm

18 in. minimum

457 mm

20 in. and over 0 in. minimum

Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil

Termination Cap

Wood

Minimum

(See

illustration

above)

Gas

Termination

Cap **

A *

Perpendicular Wall

If using decorative cap cover(s), this distance may need to be

increased. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the

decorative cap cover.

In a staggered installation with both gas and wood terminations, the

wood termination cap must be higher than the gas termination cap.

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Termination Cap

Storm Collar

Slope Downward

Turn-down

Drip Edge

Chase

(Chimney)

2 in. (51 mm) Collar

on Chase Top

Caulk

.018 (26 ga) min.

Galvanized

Chase Top

Figure 6.3 Chase Top Construction

B. Chase Top

Ametal chasetopis requiredtoseal thetopofthechase

around the chimney pipe. The top should include a turn-

downanddripedgetopreventwaterfromseepingintothe

chase. Provide a 1/8in. (3mm) gap around the ue pipe

andslopethetopdownwardawayfromthepenetration.See

Figure6.3.

• Allseamsmustbecaulkedtopreventleaks.

• Achase installationmustusea chasetop.Chasetops

maybeeldconstructed.

• Attachthechasetoptothetopofthechase.

Figure 6.2 Ceiling/Attic Construction

Fire Risk

• Mustmaintain2in.(51mm)airclearance

to insulation and other combustible

materials.

WARNING

Mark the Exit Point of the Roof

Locatethepointwherethechimneywillexittheroofbyplumbingdowntothe

centerofthechimney.Driveanailupthroughtherooftomarkthecenter.See

Figure6.2.

Cut Out the Hole in the Roof

Measure to either side of the nail and mark the 14-1/2in. x 14-1/2 in.

(368mmx368mm) opening required.This is measured on the horizontal;

actuallengthmaybelargerdependingonthepitchoftheroof.Cutoutand

frametheopening.

Assemble the Chimney Sections Through the Roof

Continuetoaddchimneysectionsthroughtheroofopening,maintainingat

leasta2in.(51mm)airspacetocombustiblematerials.

Install the Roof Flashing

 If a roof ashing is to be used, install the roof ashing appropriate to the

roofpitchandinstallaroundterminationcapandstormcollarfollowingthe

instructionsshippedwiththecap.

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