Heat & Glo LifeStyle Exclaim-50 manual

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    1    Installation and Operation     NOTICE • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Lea[...]

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    2    [...]

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    3    • 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[...]

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    4   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 . [...]

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    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. • [...]

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    6      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 ,[...]

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    7     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 .    ?[...]

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    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[...]

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    9 FULL Y OPEN CORRECT P ARTL Y CLOSED INCORRECT P ARTL Y OPEN INCORRECT FULL Y CLOSED CORRECT   W ARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or[...]

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    10    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[...]

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    1 1           When they reach bottom of grat[...]

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    12    After each ash removal  Homeowner    After each ash removal  Homeowner Inspect grate for: • W arping or sagging 1-1/2 in. ([...]

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    13        Can’t get re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry k[...]

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    14         Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) [...]

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    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 ?[...]

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    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: •[...]

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    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[...]

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    18        Note: 1-1/2 in. [...]

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    19   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. Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12  [...]

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    20 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] 50 in. [1270 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 19 3/4 in. [502 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] FLUSH FRONT 4 in. [102 mm] BRICK FRONT 50° angle 39° angle Grid represents inch scale.   Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown).[...]

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    21    CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.   • Location of chimney air kit • Location(s) of outside air kits ?[...]

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    22   • Place the replace on a continuous at surface. • Follow framing instructions in Section 6. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sag- ging, loose insulation. • DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation. • Secure insulation and vap[...]

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    23 • Position the bottom of the back refractory to the back of the fireplace and center from side to side. See Figure 7.1 1. Be sure to position it so the retainer notch is at the top.      ?[...]

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    24 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[...]

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    25 • Locate outside air kit on one side of replace.    • Open door (raise handle up to open, refer to Figure 2.1 for location of handles). • Bend the four tabs out at 90 degrees. See Figure 7.20. ?[...]

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    26 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[...]

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    27   Measure vertical distances from the base of the replace as shown in Figure 8.2. 6 ft (1.83 m) max. unsupported run 20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling Firestop 35 ft (10.67 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 20.5 ft (6.25 m) min. height[...]

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    28     • 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 res[...]

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    29   • 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 [...]

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    30 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.   • Install a ceil[...]

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    31 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.    Installation of a ceiling restop is required • Refer to Figures 8.6 - 8.8[...]

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    32     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 cou[...]

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    33 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[...]

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    34     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   [...]

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    35 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      Install a[...]

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    36 Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 Storm Collar Chimney Pipe Chase T op T ermination Cap Chase 14 1/2 in. (368 mm) Maximum Collar 2 in. (51 mm) Minimum Height Caulk gaps between storm collar & pipe, and storm collar & chase top. Do NOT block air holes 3 clip brackets. Slip over chase collar and attach with scr[...]

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    37 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     • Chase top shrouds may be eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. W ARNING! Risk of Fire[...]

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    38 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   Minimum Opening Height Minimum Base Dim[...]

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    39       • 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  ?[...]

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    40           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. 20 in. Min. Hearth Extension Floor Non-combustible Framing Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips 1/2 in. Micore or equivalent insulation  ?[...]

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    41  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. 30 in. min. 12 in. Min. 12 in. Min.   ?[...]

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    42   Refer to Sections 1 1.A. and Sections 1 1.B. for combus- tible/non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 1 1.9 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 oth[...]

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    43   • Refer to shaded areas of Figure 1 1.1 1 for locations and dimensions of combustible mantels • A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).[...]

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    44    • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fireplace opening. • Combust ible or non-combusti ble mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 1 1.12. 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] 50 in. [1270 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 19 [...]

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    45 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) [...]

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    46      60 5/8 in. (1540 mm) 20 3/4 in. (527 mm) 1 1 5/8 in. (295 mm) 29 1/2 in. (749 mm) 14 3/4 in. [375 mm] Gas Knockout 9 7/8 in. [251 mm] 19 in. [483 mm] 10 1/2 in. [267 mm] Outside Air 14 3/4 in. [375 mm] Ga[...]

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    47   20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm)   Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 See your Heat & Glo Dealer for a complete list of [...]

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    48   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. Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 [...]

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    49     Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12    ?[...]

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    50 A B C D  E D A C B       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 ?[...]

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    51   07/12  IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMATION. 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 . ?[...]

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    52      • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • Read, understan[...]