Lennox International Inc. MONTEST manual

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    EP A Wood-Burning Fireplace P/ N 85 0,0 38 M RE V . C 0 4/ 200 7 MONTEST MODEL MONTECITO EST A TE™ This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not alter or modify the fireplace or i[...]

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    W ARNING T o avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food. W ARNING NEVER use gasoline, gasoline- type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Keep any flamma[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ...................................... Page 2 Introduction ...................................... Page 3 Parts Required ................................. Page 3 Optional Equipment ........................... Page 3 Operating The Mo nt ec it o Es ta te ......... Page 3 Fuel ............................................[...]

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    The combustion air control should be opened before opening the doors to minimize the possi- bility of back draft coming into the room ( Figure 1-A ) More details are available in Refueling For Best Performance on Page 5 . Time Delayed Air Boost System The time delayed air-boost system register is located underneath the door handles. Placed in the f[...]

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    The unit will burn best with 2-3 pieces of cord wood spaced 1 to 2 inches apart and allowing air to get under the fuel. Criss-crossing or ar - ranging the fuel so that air can get underneath will help the fire to get started easily . The unit should be operated with the air control fully open long enough to get the cord wood well ignited. REFUELIN[...]

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    Figure 5 IMPORT ANT CAUTIONS A. Do not block the hot air vents to the fire- place as this will cause the fireplace to overheat. B. Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or rekindle a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace at all times. C. Do not burn coal. The sulp[...]

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    DOOR INST ALLA TION The doors must be put in place only when the installation of the Montecito Estate™ is completed. All you have to do is fit the male part of the hinge, already on the door , to the female part, which is on the fireplace. T o remove the doors, simply pull them up from the hinges. The door adjustment has been set at the factory[...]

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    FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Locating The Montecito Estate™ The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel, and taking into consideration the locatio[...]

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    Figure 11 Insulated Chase Construction 7 Ft. Min. Attic Radiation Shield Ro of Sup po rt Storm Collar Flashing Dr yw al l or An y Ri gi d Ma te ri al 2” x 4” 1/2” Plywood 6’ 8” Min. Firestop * Floor Ceiling Wall * Floor Ceiling Wall Fireplace Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Draft Stops Firestop CTDT T ermination Note: Non- Combustible Cha[...]

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    1. Com bustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.e. the steel facade of the fireplace) ( Figure 14 ) . 2. Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing ( Figure 13 ) . MANTEL & F ACING The mantel[...]

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    Figure 17 13” x 13” 10’ Max. 10’ Max. Rain Cap Flashing Collar Flashing Roof Support Attic Radiation Shield No n- Com bust ibl e Fl am epr oof Fa ci ng 56” Min. 68” Min. Figure 18 The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8” dia. holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut the insula[...]

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    OUTSIDE AIR KIT It is mandatory to install an outside air connection to the Montecito Estate™. The following components are required and are included with the fireplace: - Outside air kit (includes 40 inch flex that goes up to ten (10) feet long) - 4” Adaptor for fireplace connection Outside Air Installation The outside air assembly may be i[...]

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    8. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney . Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems. 9. Cut and frame square holes in all floors, ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2” (50 mm) clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials. Do not fill this 2” space with insulation or a[...]

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    CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION INSTRUC- TIONS 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 22 ). Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the holes. The sizes are indicated in T able 2 for the floor and ceiling holes and T able 3 ( Page 15 ) for the roof holes. Fro m belo w , inst all a firest op in e[...]

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    Roof Down Slope Hole Size D EG R E E O F S L O P E S ec u r e T e m p ™ S 21 0 0 + N ov a T e m p ™ HT 6 0 00 + S ec u r e T e m p GX A CB I R oo f Pi t c h 7 ” 7 ” 0 * 1 5” ( 38 0 mm ) 1 5” ( 38 0 mm ) 2 /1 2 1 5- 3 / 8” ( 39 0 m m) 1 5- 3 / 8” ( 39 0 m m) 4 /1 2 1 6- 1 / 8” ( 41 0 m m) 1 6- 1 / 8” ( 41 0 m m) 6 /1 2 1 6- 7 / 8[...]

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    OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION The minimum chimney height when using elbows is: C h i m n ey Elbow Offset & Height T wo Lengths Between Elbows 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 8” & 36” 1 2” & 36 ” 1 8” & 3 6 ” 2 4” & 3 6 ” 36” & 36” GX S2 10 0+ HT 60 00 + 7” 15º A 3” (7 6 m m) 4- 1/4 ” (1 08 mm) 5- 3/4 [...]

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    Figure 28 OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION Rain Cap Collar Roof Flashing Offset Support Insulated Wall Radiation Shield Framing 2” x 3” Figure 29 Roof Support Note: In cold areas it is recommended to protect the chimney in a insulated chase. Straps Chimney ACBI ACBI Starter Section Straps Outside Wall OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION WITH WALL PENETR[...]

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    ANGLED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD (XRSMI30 and AC10RSMI30) When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. Note: 45º angle for Canada only (XRSMI45). In cold climate locations (climates where temperatures will fall below 32º F / 0º C), [...]

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    INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICA TION WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep. The following requirements must be respected: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit corre[...]

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    CHIMNEY - P ARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS Secure T emp GX - 2” Insulated Galvanized Chimney System (Recommended Insulated System) Galvanized (7” ID & 11” OD) U.S.A. ONL Y Description Cat./Part No. Lengths & Misc. Chimney Components Length 8”, 7GXL8 7GXL8 Length 12”, 7GXL12 7GXL12 Length 18”, 7GXL18 7GXL18 Length 24”, 7GXL24 7GXL24[...]

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    ACBI Chimney* (7” I.D., 13” O.D. AC - Air Cooled) * AC C h im ne y i s NO T re co m me nd e d at e le va ti o ns a bo ve 4 ,0 0 0 fe e t or i n co ld c li ma te s ( cl im at es w he re t em p er at u re s w il l fa ll b el ow 3 2° F / 0 ° C) . Description Cat./Part No. One of the following adaptors is required if installing an AC chimney syst[...]

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    CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES The following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation: • Side wall (fireplace front): 24” (457 mm) measured from the fireplace side. • Ceiling: 6’ 8” (2,032 mm) measured from the base of the fireplace • Fireplace enclosure: Bottom: 0” Side: 0” Back: 0” • T op: Do not fill th[...]

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    NOTES 23[...]

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    Printed in Canada © 2006 by LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS P/N 850,038M REV . C 04/2007 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Lennox Hearth Products 11[...]