Hearth and Home Technologies Montana-36 manual

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 1 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MONT ANA-36 AND MONT ANA-42 OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE This fireplace must be inst alled outside. Significant cold air infiltration will result if it is inst alled inside a structure. WARNING! Improper inst allation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injur[...]

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    2 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Listings and Code Approvals ........................................................................................................................................ 3 B. Description of the Fireplace System ...............................................................[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 3 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! This fireplace and its components are designed to be inst alled and operated as a system. Any alteration to or substitution for items in this system, unless allowed by these installation instructions, will void the Underwriters Laboratories listing and may void the product warran[...]

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    4 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. FIREPLACE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s Fireplace Dimensions # g o l a t a C: n o i t p i r c s e D 6 3 - A N A T N O M2 4 - A N A T N O M y r o t c a r f e R k c i r B l a n o i t i d a r T , t i K r i A g n i l o o C , e t a r G l a r g e t n I h t i w , e c a l p e r i F[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 5 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. # g o l a t a C: n o i t p i r c s e D A 5 K A Ct i K r i A y e n m i h C 6 0 1 1 L Sg n o l " 6 - n o i t c e S y e n m i h C 2 1 1 1 L Sg n o l " 2 1 - [...]

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    6 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS # g o l a t a CA B 6 0 1 1 L S" 6" ¾ 4 2 1 1 1 L S" 2 1" ¾ 0 1 8 1 1 1 L S" 8 1" ¾ 6 1 6 3 1 1 L S" 6 3" ¾ 4 3 8 4 1 1 L S" 8 4" ¾ 6 4 = Ah t g n e l l a u t c A = Bf o h t g n e l ( h t g n e l e v i t c e f f E s a h t i r e t f a t [...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 7 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS LDS33 (3 x 3) LDS46 (4 x 6) Decorative Shroud ST1 175 Square T ermination Cap CT56 Chase T op CAK5A Chimney Air Kit TR1 1T Round T elescoping T ermination Cap TR1 1 Round T ermination Cap TCT1 175 T erra Cott a T ermination Cap Æ[...]

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    8 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 - Inst allation Along a W all or an Exterior Chase Figure 4 - Corner Installation W ARNING! T o prevent contact with sagging or loose insulation, the fireplace must not be installed against vapor barriers or exposed insulation. Localized overheating could occur and a fire could re[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 9 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the st ainless face of this fireplace or a structure fire may result. The fireplace front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick or stone. Do not cover or block any cooling air sl[...]

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    10 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7 - Chimney Offset/Return Example: Y our A dimension from Figure 7 is 14½. Using T able 1 the dimension closest to, but not less than 14½ is 14 5 / 8  using a 30° offset/return. It is then determined from the t able that you would need 33 (Dimension B) be[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 11 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 - Chimney Height S T N E N O P M O C Y E N M I H C F O T H G I E H r e z i l i b a t S y e n m i h C 1 1 L S4 3 / 4 " s r e c a p S p o t s e r i F 8 3 5 S F0 0 4 5 S F0 s n r u t e R / s t e s f f O 0 3 1 1 L S 1 ½ 4 " g n i h s a l F f o o R 0 7 5 F R0 1 7 5 F R0 * s[...]

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    12 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . INST ALLA TION OF THE FIREPLACE W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. W ear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maint ain the minimum air space required to the[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 13 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 Installing the Firestop Sp acer CAUTION: Firestop sp acers must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor area. Figure 10 Assembling Chimney Sections W ARNING! Carefully follow the instructions for assembly of the pipe and other part s needed to install this firep[...]

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    14 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Maintain a minimum of 2 air clearance to all parts of the chimney system at all times! Failure to maintain this 2 air clearance will cause a structure fire. CAUTION: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disas- sembled once locked together . Plan ahead to ensure th[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 15 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Inst all the T ermination Cap If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing appropriate to the roof pitch and install a round termination cap following the instructions shipped with the cap. For chase installations you can use a round termination cap (TR1 1), a round tele[...]

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    16 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1 1. Inst all the Chimney Air Kit When installing the chimney air kit, follow the instructions provided with this accessory . Figure 17- Cooling Air Location Note: The cooling air kit must terminate at least six feet above ground level. 10. Install the Cooling Air Kit (furnished) The cool[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 17 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Use only a noncombustible material to finish the face of the fireplace below the level of the front standof fs. A noncombustible material such as USG MICORE CV230 Mineral Fiber Board, or USG DUROCK Cement Board is recommended for this purpose. Figure 20 - Air Clearance Around Gas Li[...]

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    18 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 21 - Factory Built Hearth Extension Figure 22 - Field Constructed Hearth Extension W ARNING! Hearth extensions are to be inst alled only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials. Hearth sealing strips prevent burning or hot p art[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 19 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 23 - Position the Hearth Extension 15. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strips that have been placed partially under the fireplace front. These strips should be protruding approximately 2 from under the fireplace fr[...]

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    20 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Never install a single wall slip section or smoke-pipe in a chase structure. The higher temperature of this single wall pipe may radiate sufficient heat to combustible chase materials to cause a fire. W ARNING! Detailed instructions for inst allation of the chase top, storm coll[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 21 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and p ass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized part s and rep airs. G . OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Flue[...]

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    22 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 Proper Operating Positions of Bi-Fold Doors CAUTION: When left closed while burning your fireplace, firescreens and glass doors will be HOT . Handle with care! W ARNING! Do not store fuel within the clearances to com- bustibles, or in the space required for refueling and ash rem[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 23 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SEASONING: Seasoned firewood is nothing more than wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%. The time it takes to season wood varies from around nine months for soft woods to as long as eighteen months for hardwoods. The key to seasoning wood is to [...]

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    24 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq- uids to start or freshen up a fire in this fire- place. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace. W ARNING! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be op- erated only w[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 25 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS H. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be repaired by replacing the damaged component part s. Chimney fires are not cov- ered by the Limited W arranty and Buyer Protection Plan. Figure 25 Chimney & T ermina[...]

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    26 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Homeowner  s Notes[...]

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    01/04 4039-150 Rev B 27 MONT ANA INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A Air Clearance 14, 17 Ashes, Disposal of 25 Attic Insulation Shield 6, 14 B Building Codes 3, 19 C Chase T op 7, 19 Chimney Checking the Assembly 14 Cleaning 25 Creosote 25 Height Requirements 1 1 Requirements 10 Securing the System 14 Chimney Air Kit 7, 16 Chimney Bracket 6 Chimne[...]

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    28 4039-150 Rev B 01/04 W ARRANTY FOR HEA T -N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc., A DIVISION OF HON Industries 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subj[...]