Heat & Glo EM-415 - 36" manual

1 Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Models: EM-415 - 36” EM-485T - 42” Circulating 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 ins[...]

2 Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner ’ s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on fi replace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that you record the following pertinent information[...]

3 Note: An arrow ( ¨ ) found in the text signi fi es change in content. 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 situat[...]

4 Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. W arranty starts with date of purchase by the orig[...]

5 This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baf fl es, fi repots, doors, or fi rebox [...]

6 1 1 Listing and Code Appro v als NOTICE: This fireplace is tested and approved as a decorative fi 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 fol[...]

7 2 2 Operat ing Instr uct ions W ARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi 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 gl[...]

8 • The fi rst three or four fi res should be of moderate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the fi replace and the refractory and paint to cure. Y ou may notice an industrial odor the fi rst few fi res. This is considered normal. • Use well-seasoned wood (see Section 2.N.). • Open the fl ue damper to a fully open posi[...]

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 fl ame may be drawn out of the fi[...]

10 N. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Y our fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi 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 ig[...]

11 3 3 Maintainance 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- fi tting lid. • The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible ?[...]

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 4 T roubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi 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. Damper closed/not fully open Open damper . Not enough air for [...]

14 5 5 Get ting Star ted A. T ypical Fireplace System Installer Guide ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (S[...]

15 Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- able for the fi replace to operate properly . It can be stron- gest in lower levels of the house. Causes include: • Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.) • Range hoods • Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters and other combustion appliances • Clothes dryers • Loc[...]

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 High temp caulking material 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-d[...]

18 6 6 F raming & Clearances F E D B C Across a corner G As a room divider A 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum B Along a wall B A 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations G 3/4 in. (19 mm) min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials. 1/2 in. (13 mm) allowed at nailing flanges. Note: Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the [...]

19 B. Clearances W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Y ou must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as speci fi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 (insulation) 0 in. to level of standoffs Attic Insulation Shield (ceiling[...]

20 B A 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 D. Frame the Fireplace Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown). • Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown[...]

21 7 7 Installation of Fireplace 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 Fire[...]

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 Figure 7.4 Outside Combustion Air Placement ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) [...]

23 Outside Air Hood Outside Air Plate Assembly 2 Wire T ies Flexible Duct (not supplied) • Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc recommends using UL181 Class 0 or Class I rigid or flexible ducting. • Secure flex duct with metal tape, screws or wire ties. Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • Keep duct runs short and s[...]

24 G. Installation of Fan Follow installation instructions supplied with fan kit. Figure 7.9 Attach the Heat Shield Figure 7.10 Attach the Junction Box Bend this tab down 90 degrees Bend this half tab down 90 degrees Slide the flanges of the junction box through the slots in the bracket. Figure 7.7 Position Bracket on Junction Box Bend remaining ha[...]

25 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[...]

26 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fi replace as shown in Figure 8.2. 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling firestop 35 ft (10.7 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 16.5 ft (5.03 m) min. height/single offset-return 20 ft. (6.10 m) min. height/double offset-return 90 ft (27.4[...]

27 T able 8.2 B. Using Offsets/Returns • Use an of fset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. • An of fset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). A B 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) OVERLAP Figure 8.3 Chimney Offset/Return W ARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restr[...]

28 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections 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 • Support the pipe during construction and check to be sure in[...]

29 3 in. (76 mm) overlap Insert three screws Bend inward 90° Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insulation from falling in. Figure 8.6 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield Installation of a ceiling fi 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 fi re. • Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting. • Y ou may secure straight chimney[...]

31 A Gas T ermination W ood or Fuel Oil T ermination B 6 in. (152 mm) min. 20 in. (508 mm) min. Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil T ermination See illustration above for wood 18 in. (457 mm) A Gas T ermination B T ermination Caps Staggered Height Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil T ermination Wood Gas Fuel Oil T ermination 20 in. min. * (508 mm) T ermination Caps Same Hei[...]

32 9 9 Chase Installations Firestop Spacer Metal Chase T op Round T ermination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Firestop Spacer 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 offse[...]

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. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 C. Install Chase T op • Y ou MUST [...]

34 D. Install T ermination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo- sure. • Refer to termination cap instructions. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation allows sparks, heat and embers to escape. NOTICE: Paint[...]

35 • European Copper Series T ermination Cap Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 Chimney Pipe Chase T op T ermination Cap Chase 3 in. (76 mm) Maximum top of chase to top of chimney section Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height T ermination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Place waterproof seal[...]

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 10 Shrouds • Chase top shrouds may be fi eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as speci fi ed. Improper construction may ove[...]

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 C D A C 1 1 11 Fi n i s hi n g 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 Method for Behavior of Metals, in a V ertical T ube Furnace at 75[...]

39 D. Finishing Material Refer to Section 1 1 for combustible/noncombustible mate- rials. Refer to Figure 1 1.9 for noncombustible 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 sheathing or facing in the noncom[...]

40 E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 1 1.1 1. • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 12 in. (305 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). • Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152 mm) of the fi replace opening (top or sides).[...]

41 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 Refractory Seal with fireplace mortar or high temp noncombustible sealant 4 in. (102 mm) Outer[...]

42 1 3 13 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions A 23-3/8 in. (594 mm) 8-1/8 in. (206 mm) 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) dia. C D B 8-3/4 in. (222 mm) 22-3/4 in. (578 mm) 4-1/4 in. (108 mm) 9-5/8 in. (244 mm) 8-5/8 in. (219 mm) 13-1/2 in. (343 mm) Gas Knockout Outside Air 9-1/4 in. (235 mm) 41-1/4 in. (1048 mm) (effective height) 7-1/2 in. (191 mm) 13-1/[...]

43 Catalog # Description EM-415 Circulating Fireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, T raditional Brick Pattern Refractory and junction box EM-415H CirculatingFireplace with Integral Grate, Hearth Protection Strips, Herringbone Pattern Refractory and junction box DM1736 Bi-Fold Glass Door - Clear V iew - Black DM1736B Bi-Fold Glass [...]

44 B. Fireplace Components ( continued ) GR23 & GR24Inte- gral Grate Bi-fold Glass Doors DM1736 DM1742 T raditional Brick Pattern Refractory Herringbone Pattern Refractory 16 in. (406 mm) 52 in. (1321 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX3 Hearth Extension 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension AK22 Outside Air Kit FK23 Fan Kit [...]

45 C. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fi replace. ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i 42 in. (1067 ) 4 in. (102 mm) i Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 CAK4A Chimney Air Kit ID4 Insulated Duct/Outside [...]

46 Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 SL315/SL330 Offset/Return 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 JB877 Chimney Joint Band 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) CB876 Chimney Joint Band RF371 Roof Flashing RF370 Roof Flashing Catalog #[...]

47 Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 TR344 Round T ermination Cap 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) TR342 Round T elescoping T ermination Cap 34-3/4 in. (883 mm) 32-1/2 in. (826 mm) ST375 Square T ermination Cap 23 in. (584 mm) 19 in. (483 mm) 15-5/8 in. (397 mm) TS345/TS345P Square T ermination Cap 13-1/4 in. (337 mm) 18 in. (457 m[...]

48 A B C D LDS33/LDS46 Decorative Shroud Catalog # ABCD in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm LDS33 36 914 36 914 8-1/2 216 1 1 279 LDS46 48 1219 72 1829 8-1/2 216 1 1 279 E D A C B Catalog # A B C D E LDS-BV in. 26 12-1/2 15-1/2 22 23 mm 660 318 394 533 584 LDS-BV Decorative Shroud Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 72 in. (1829[...]

49 D. Service Parts 06/08 Service Parts Service Parts Diagram Part number list on following page. T raditional Brick 14 12 13 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 9 8 7 EM-415 36 in. Energy Master Circulating Fireplace Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 1999 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 06/08 Service Parts Service Parts List EM-415 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED [...]

50 06/08 Service Parts Service Parts Diagram Part number list on following page. 42 in. Master Circulating Fireplace EM-485T Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2000 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Traditional Brick 14 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 9 8 7 06/08 Service Parts Service Parts List EM-485T IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When req[...]

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52 – 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 This product may be covered by one or mor[...]