Hearth and Home Technologies EL36 manual

1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: EL36 Series EL42 Series Wood Burning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL NOTICE • 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 opera[...]

2 Read this manual before installing or operating this replace. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. 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 a[...]

3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! 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 . ?[...]

4 W arranty 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 1 of 2 Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer . W ARRANTY COVERA[...]

5 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 W ARRANTY CONDITIONS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor . A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. • [...]

6 1 Listing and C ode A ppro vals NOTICE: This fireplace is tested and approved as a decorative replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home T echnologies disclaims any responsibility for , and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the follo[...]

7 2 Operat ing Instruc tions W ARNING! DO NOT operate  replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate  replace according to operating instructions could cause  re or injury . User Guide W ARNING Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass[...]

8 • The rst three or four res should be of moderate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the repla ce and the refractory and paint to cure. Y ou may notice an industrial odor the rst few res. This is considered normal. • Use well-seasoned wood. • Open the ue damper to a fully open position. • Place crumpled[...]

9 FULL Y OPEN CORRECT P ARTL Y CLOSED INCORRECT P ARTL Y OPEN INCORRECT FULL Y CLOSED CORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors W ARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and  ame may be drawn out of the [...]

10 M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Y our replace performance depends on the quality of the rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. • Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and are harder to igni[...]

1 1 3 Maintenance and Ser vice Figure 3.1 Chimney & T ermination Cap Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot em- bers. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-tting lid. • The closed container should be placed on a non- combustible o[...]

12 C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • W arping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with an approved grate from Hearth & Homes T echnolo[...]

13 4 T roubles hooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper . Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Not enough air for re to ignite Check for restricted cap/shro[...]

14 5 Get ting Star ted Installer Guide A. T ypical Fireplace System Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD • 7/12 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ))) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for [...]

15 Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- able for the replace to operate properly . It can be stron- gest in lower levels of the house. Causes include: • Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.) • Range hoods • Comb ustion air requi rement s for furn aces, wate r heat ers and other combustion appliances • Clothes dryers ?[...]

16 Marginal Location: • Below peak Location NOT recommended: • Not the highest point of the roof • Wind loading possible Multi-level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended Location: • Above peak Recommended: • Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates Recommended Location: • Above peak • Inside heated space Location NOT recommended: •[...]

17 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level T ape measure 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drill[...]

18 6 F raming & Clearances G F E A C Across a corner H As a room divider D 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum A Along a wall A B 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations H 1/2 in. (13 mm) min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. Note: Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections: • Clearances (Section 6.[...]

19 B. Clearances W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specied in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12 (roof) (insulation) 0 in. to level of standoffs Attic Insulation Shield (ceiling) [...]

20 A Fireplace Opening B Outside Dimensions in. 36 41 mm 914 1041 in. 42 47 mm 1067 119 4 Mo del # EL36 EL42 B A 9 3/4 in. [248 mm] 12 in. [305 mm] 12 in. [305 mm] 1 1 1/4 in. [286 mm] FLUSH FRONT 4 in. [102 mm] BRICK FRONT 50° angle 39° angle D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown). [...]

21 7 Installation of Fi replace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location of chimney air kit (see Figure 7.4) • Location(s) of outside air kit • Electrical connections and/or wall switch • Gas line piping B. Position the Firep[...]

22 Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Attic space Garage or combustible liquids storage Outlet blocked by snow , leaves, etc. Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space YES NO NO NO NO Factory-built fireplace Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer (preferably with short run or mainly straight duct, except[...]

23 Outside Air Hood Outside Air Plate Assembly 2 Wire T ies Flexible Duct (not supplied) Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • Optional. • Keep duct runs short and straight to minimi ze restricti on. A small dip is acceptable for a cold air trap. • The outside air kit must be installed on the left hand side of the ?[...]

24 Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Additional support for tall chimneys Install roof flashing according to minimum requirements Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Offsets/returns may not exceed 30° from vertical Lock chimney sections together firmly to resist[...]

25 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the replace as shown in Figure 8.2. 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling Firestop 35 ft (10.67 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 14.5 ft (4.42 m) min. height/single offset-return 20 ft. (6.1 m) min. height/double offset-return 90 ft (27.43[...]

26 T able 8.2 B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). W ARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheating and re. • Measure the shif[...]

27 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections • Support 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. • Attach a straight chimney section or an of fset to the top of the replace. • Pl ace in ner ue to the in sid e of the chim ney sect [...]

28 ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) A TTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling) B A Ceilng firestop from bottom Ceiling firestop from top Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists. Figure 8.5 Installing the Ceiling Firestop • Install a ceiling restop whenever chimney penetrates ceiling/oor . • Mark and cut an openin[...]

29 3 in. (76 mm) overlap Insert three screws Bend inward 90° Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insula tion from falling in. Figure 8.6 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Installation of a ceiling restop is required • Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8. • Roll the shield (around the chimney if already installed) until you have a 3 in.[...]

30 Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction H. Complete Installation W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou MUST maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible materials around the chimney system. Failure to do so could cause overheating and re. • Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting. • Y ou may secure straight chimney [...]

31 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 th[...]

32 9 Chas e Inst allations Ceiling Firestop Metal Chase T op Round T ermination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Ceiling Firestop T abs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney off[...]

33 Slope Downward (1/4 in. per foot minimum) T urn-down Drip Edge Chase 2 in. (51 mm) Collar on Chase T op .018 (26 ga) min. Galvanized Chase T op Figure 9.3 Chase T op Construction B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12 C. Install Chase T op • Y ou MUS T use a [...]

34 D. Install T ermination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure. • Caulk the overlap seam of any exposed pipe sections that are located above the roof line to prevent leaks. • Refer to termination cap instructions. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) M[...]

35 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12 Chimney Pipe Chase T op T ermination Cap Chase Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height T ermination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks. 2 in. (51 mm) maximu[...]

36 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap Length x Width to fit inside shroud Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield 1 0 Shrouds • Chase top shrouds may be eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specied. Improper construction may overheat [...]

37 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Base Dim Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Min. Opening Width Figure 10.3 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Minimum Opening Height Minimum Base Dimension Min. Opening Width Min. Base Dimension Minimum Height above Radiation Shield Cha[...]

38 1 1 Finis hing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - T ile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard T est Metho d for Behav ior of Metal s, in a V ertic al T ube Furnace at 750° C B. Com[...]

39 I M P O R TA N T ! H e a r t h e x t e n s i o n d e s i g n m u s t b e determined befo re installatio n of replac e. Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1/2 in. Micore or equivalent insulation Non-combustible Material Figure 1 1.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail Ra[...]

40 Non-combustible Finishing Materials Figure 1 1.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi- als Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing materials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the replace hearth. Non-combustible S[...]

41 D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 1 1.A. and Sections 1 1.B. for combus- tible/non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 1 1.7 for non-combustible zone. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs. • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathi[...]

42 E. Combustible Mantel • Refer to shaded areas of Figure 1 1.9 for the location and dimensions of a combustible mantel. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in. (305 mm) above the top of the replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and materials cannot [...]

43 F . Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the replace opening. • Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 1 1.10. A Fireplace Opening B Outside Dimensions in. 36 41 mm 914 104 1 in. 42 47 mm 1067 11 94 M odel # EL36 E[...]

44 Firebox Repack insulation knockout Combustible materials Maintain air clearance to combustibles. Gas line Combustible materials may be located at zero clearance to gas line beyond 4 in. (102 mm) from fireplace side. Gas line 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) air space around pipe Refractory Seal with fireplace mortar or non-combust- ible sealant 4 in. (102 mm) [...]

45 1 3 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions A 21 in. (533 mm) 7-1/2 in. (191 mm) 14-1/8 in. (359 mm) 18-3/4 in. (476 mm) 21 in. (533 mm) 7-1/2 in. (191 mm) 9-1/4 in. (235 mm) 7-1/2 in. (191 mm) Gas Knockout Outside Air 9-1/4 in. (235 mm) Gas Knockout 7-1/2 in. (191 mm) 39-1/2 in. (1003 mm) C D B 21-3/8 in. (543 mm) 7-3/8 in. (187 mm) A B C D[...]

46 B. Optional Components 16 in. (406 mm) 52 in. (1321 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX3 Hearth Extension HX4 Hearth Extension Bifold Glass Doors DM1036, DM1042 AK24 Outside Air Kit ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 2 Wire Ties 2 W[...]

47 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this replace. ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.d. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD• 7/12 Catalog # Description SL306 Chimney Section - 6 i[...]

48 TR-TVK TR T op V ent Kit Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD • 7/12 A B 14-1/2 in. (368 mm) Ceiling Firestop Assembled Diameter: 14 1/2 in./368 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm AS8 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) CB876 Chimney Joint Band RF371 Roof Flashing RF370 Roof Flashing Catalog # A B FS338 0-deg. 14-1/2 in. 368[...]

49 A B C D LDS33/LDS46 Decorative Shroud E D A C B LDS-BV Decorative Shroud Catalog # A B C D in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm LDS33 36 914 36 914 8.5 216 1 1 279 LDS46 48 1219 72 1829 8.5 216 1 1 279 Catalog # A B C E E LDS-BV in. 26 12.5 15.5 22 23 mm 660 318 394 533 584 B C B A C A DTS134/DTS146 DTO134/DT O146 Decorative Caps DTO134 A B C in 34 20 24[...]

50 EL36 ELEMENT Woodburning Fireplace 9 15 18 17 14 16 13 3 1 4 5 6 7 2- Damper Kit 8 12 19 (Air Handle) 10 1 1 1Piece Rod 2 Piece Rod Part number list on following page. Service Parts Diagram Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2005 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD • 7/12[...]

51 D. Service Parts IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 1 Starter Section Assembly 22069B Y 2 Damper [...]

52 9 15 18 17 14 16 13 3 1 4 5 6 7 2- Damper Kit 8 12 19 (Air Handle) 10 1 1 1Piece Rod 2 Piece Rod Service Parts Diagram EL42 Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2005 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active ELEMENT Woodburning Fireplace D. Service Parts Part number list on following page. Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 • Rev AD • 7/12[...]

53 D. Service Parts (continued) D. Service Parts IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 1 Starter Sectio[...]

54 – NOTES – E. Contact Information 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 Heatilator • EL36/EL42 • 4044-132 •[...]