Hearth and Home Technologies T4200 manual

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 1 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TRADITIONAL 4200 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE WARNING ! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assist ance or additional information, consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas suppli[...]

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    2 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not expose the fireplace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the fireplace dry at all times. W et insula- tion will produce an odor when the fireplace is used. TABLE OF CONTENTS Design and Installation Considerations ................... ..............................[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 3 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly . This may result in smoke [...]

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    4 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! This fireplace and its component s are designed to be installed and operated as a system. Any alteration to or substitution for items in this system, unless allowed by these installation instructions, will void the Underwrit- ers Laboratories listing and may void the product [...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 5 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s Fireplace Dimensions Bi-Fold Glass Doors DM1342 DM1342B DM1342S # g o l a t a C: n o i t p i r c s e D 0 0 2 4 T s p i r t S n o i t c e t o r P h t r a e H d n a t i K r i A e d i s t u O , e t a r G l a r g e t n I h t i w , e c a l p e r[...]

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    6 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE 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 4 1 K A) e c a l p e r i F h t i w d e d u l c n i ( t i K r i A e d i s t u O A 5 K A Ct i K r i A y e n m i h C 4 D Ir [...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 7 T4200 FIREPLACE 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 [...]

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    8 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS LDS33 (3’ x 3’) LDS46 (4’ x 6’) Decorative Shroud TR1 1T Round T elescoping T ermination Cap ST1 175 Square T ermination Cap CT56 Chase T op CAK5A Chimney Air Kit TR1 1 Round T ermination Cap TR1 1T Round T elescoping T ermination Cap Æ[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 9 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 Inst allation Along a W all or an Exterior Chase Figure 4 Corner Installation W ARNING! Do not draw out side air from garage spaces. Exhaust product s of gasoline engines are hazardous. Do not install out side air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic sp aces, baseme[...]

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    10 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 - Framing the Fireplace W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the black face of this fireplace or a structure fire may result. The black metal fireplace front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ce- ramic tile, brick, or[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 11 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figures are the minimum distances fro[...]

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    12 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE 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[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 13 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . INST ALLA TION OF FIREPLACE W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. Wear 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 maintain the minimum air sp ace required to the [...]

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    14 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 Installing the Firestop S pacer CAUTION: Firestop spacers 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 p arts needed to inst all this f[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 15 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Maintain a minimum of 2” air clearance to all parts of the chimney system at all times! Fail- ure to maintain this 2” air clearance will cause a structure fire. CAUTION: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disassembled once locked together . Plan ahead to ensur[...]

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    16 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 - Ceiling/Attic Construction Figure 15 - Air Kit Handle Location 9. 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 14. 1 0 [...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 17 T4200 FIREPLACE 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 16 - Air Clearance Around Ga[...]

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    18 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 17 - Factory Built Hearth Extension Figure 18 - Field Constructed Hearth Extension W ARNING! Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials. Hearth sealing strip s prevent burning or hot p[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 19 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 19 - Position the Hearth Extension 18. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strip s that have been placed partially under the fireplace front. These strip s should be protruding approximately 2” from under the firepl[...]

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    20 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS G . CONSTRUCTING A CHASE Figure 20 - Chase Constructions Figure 21 - Chase Assembly 1. Materials a. The chase is constructed using framing materials much the same as the walls in your home. A variety of materials may be used including brick, stone, veneer brick, or standard siding mat[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 21 T4200 FIREPLACE 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 [...]

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    22 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE 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. W ARNING! DO NOT operate this f[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 23 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Wood Fuel FIREWOOD : Y our fireplace performance depends on the quality of the firewood you use. All seasoned wood, regardless of species, contains about 8,000 BTU’ s per pound, and hardwoods have a greater density than soft woods. A piece of hardwood will contain about 60% more [...]

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    24 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE 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. Note: When first lighting your fireplace, it may be necessary to[...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 25 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 26 - Flue Draf t Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the chimney . The amount of negative pressure determines how strong the draft is. The draft is import ant because it draws the combustion air into the fireplace and pulls the smoke out of the chimney . There are th[...]

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    26 35036 Rev E 12/03 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be re- paired by replacing the damaged component part s. Chimney fires are not covered by the Lim- ited W arranty and Buyer Protection Plan. Figure 27 Chimney & T [...]

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    12/03 35036 Rev E 27 T4200 FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Index A Air Clearance 15, 17 Air Clearances 9, 10, 17 Air Kit 6, 16 Ashes, Disposal of 26 Attic Insulation Shield 7, 15 B Building Codes 4, 16, 19 C Chase 20 Chase Installation 9 Chase T op 8, 21 Chimney Assembling Sections Through the Roof 16 Checking the Assembly 15 Cleaning 26 Creo[...]

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    28 35036 Rev E 12/03 HEA TILA T OR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Limited W arranty As part of its 20-YEAR BUYER PR O TECTION PROGRAM AS P ART OF ITS 20 YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”), HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) is pleased to offer a Limited W arranty and a Replacement Parts Advantage covering specific components of your [...]