Lennox Hearth Products Villa Vista manual

TM MODEL SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE W ARNINGS • The fireplace cannot be operated without a door . Consult your dealer to select the correct door model. • Important! T o assure proper alignment of glass doors: Install this fireplace in a square and plumb condition, using shims as necessar y at sides and/or bottom. • Instal[...]

2 IMPORT ANT! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERST AND THESE SAFETY R UL E S B EF O RE YO U R F IR S T F I RE . 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 leave child ren unattend ed when there is a fire burning in the fire[...]

3 SAFETY RULES FOR OPERA TING YOUR FIREPLACE • Use only Lennox Hearth Products glass doors, specifically designed for the Villa Vista fireplace. • When cleaning the firepla ce, the ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fit- ting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the grou[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 OPERA TING THE FIREPLACE Fuel The Villa Vista™ fireplace is designed to work best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood. Hardw oods are preferred to softwood s since the energy content of wood is relative to its density . Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refue[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 5 Accelerated Combustion The maximum heat output for the Villa Vista™ fireplace is achieved by burning with the com- bustion air damper opened ( see Figure 2 ) . By thi s metho d, the Vi lla Vista firepla ce can produc e up to 70,000 BTU of heat per hour . However , it will be necessar y to [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 6 Step 3. Keep the combustion air damper and the by-pass damper opened for 10 minutes before closing it. It will ensure sufficient tem- peratures for combustor light-off. T o refuel the Villa Vista™ fireplace when the unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining or a glowing combustor) Ste[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 7 Figure 6 ROT A TE ROT A TE ROT A TE Cleaning Procedure (see Figure 6) : 1. Rotate the retainers to release the com- bustor support plate while holding it to make sure it does not drop. 2. Rotate the support plate and remove the combustor . 3. Remove fly ashes on the combustor using a soft bru[...]

8 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Door Adjustment The door may need to be adjusted to be com- pletely airtight. The gasket airtightness can be adjusted using the adjustment screw located on the fireplace facade at the bottom of the fireplace opening. (An Allen key # 1/8 will be necessary for adjustment). T urning the screw c[...]

9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Also, the outside air inlet duct should be wrapped with noncombustible insulation to minimize the formation of condensation. Do not place insulation materials directly against the chimney sec tio ns. We recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home?[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 10 ROUGH FRAMING FACE (UNFINISHED SHOWN ) 2" X 3" MIN. 7’ Min" Plywood 1/2” 11-1/4" 1-1/2" 23-1/2" 13-3/8" 9-3/8" 1" 22-11/32" 30-1/16" 21-1/4" 19-17/32" 38” 965mm 45-3/32” 1145mm 47-1/8” 1197mm 22-1/2” 572mm 19” 483m[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 11 INSULA TED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Figure 12 GYPSUMBOARD OR ANY RIGID MA TERIAL. BASE IF REQUIRED. MUST HA VE SAME FIRESTOPPING RESIST ANCE AS ADJACENT WALL. MUST HA VE THE SAME INSULATION AS ADJACENT CEILING. FOLLOW LOCAL RULES REGARDING FRAMING CONSTRUCTION. CEILING/FLOOR SEP ARATION NOTE: FLOOR[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 12 Figure 13 Facing 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) 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 ( see Figure 13 ) . 2. Decorative frame made of combustible material cannot project in fron[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 13 HOT AIR DUCTING INST ALLA TION Gravity Kit Double hot air outlet includes: (see Figure 16 ) - 2 telescopic lengths 8" I.D. - 2 90º elbows 8" I.D. - 2 hot air outlet kits (louvers and frames) - 2 adaptors See components list Page 22 . The gravity kit allows you to block the upper gr[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14 The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the top and bottom plates closing up the 8" diameter holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8" diameter openings. Fix the adaptors on the fireplace openings by turning clo[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 15 Figure 20 Figure 19 OUTSIDE AIR KIT During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air from outside the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air , caus- ing negative pressure in the [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 16 CHIMNEY SYSTEM CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION NOTES 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better per formance. In areas with continuous temperatures below 0° F (18° C), the use of an exterior chimney in- creases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high r[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 17 Figure 22 ACBI CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass ( see Figure 23 ) . Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes. The sizes are indicated in T able 1 for the wall and ceiling[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 18 Figure 25 Figure 26 OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION For the minimum chimney height when using elbows, see T able 3 and refer to Figure 27 . Note : Use of ACBI chim ney with these fireplac es require the use of a starter section used at the fireplace top collar . Use H3806 (ACBI7SB30) offset s[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 19 Figure 28 ANGLED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º angle, an angled insulated wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. T able 4 GYPSUMBOARD OR OTHER RIGID MATERIAL INSULA TED WALL INSULA TED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD Note: [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 20 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MUL TIPLE TERMINA- TIONS For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The termination must be placed a minimum of 18" (460 mm) above the chase. For installations where more than one chimney is[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 21 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICA TIONS The following requirements must be met: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner . 2. The clearance to combustib[...]

22 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Decorative Cast Iron Door (Required - Order Separately) Arch Shape Door , Gold Plated H3279 Arch Shape Door , Black H3280 Arch Shape Door , Brushed Nickel H3281 Gravity Kit Gravity Kit: Complete double duct system includes: 2 90° elbows, 2 telescopic lengths, 2[...]

23 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS ACBI Chimney (AC - Air Cooled - 7" I.D., 13" O.D.) Description Cat./ Part No. Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components 12" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L12 H3252 18" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L18 H3253 36" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L36 H3254 48" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L48 H3255 15° [...]

24 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Secure T emp™ ASHT 1" - High T emperature Insulated Stainless Steel Chimney System (7" ID and 11" OD) Description Cat./ Part No. Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components Length 8", 7L8 7L8 Length 12", 7L12 7L12 Length 18", 7L18 7L18 Length 24", XL24 7L24 Length 36", 7L36 7L36[...]

25 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Replacement Parts Description Cat. No. Back Refractory H3301 Right Side Refractory H3302 Left Side Refractory H3303 Bottom Refractory H3304 Ash Lip H3300 Wooden Door Handle H3305 Wooden Handle By-pass H3306 Ceramic Glass Panel H3307 Hinge Kit PR-SR2395P Secondary Air T ube (rear) H3308 Catalyst Air T ube (front) [...]

26 Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 by Lennox Hearth Products P/N 850,028M REV . J 11/2008 Y our Fireplace's Model Number ________________________________________ Y our Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________ The Date On Which Y our Fireplace W as Installed ___________________________ Y our Dealer's Name _________[...]