Astria Plantation48M3 F0691 User manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
AstriaTM Residential Wood Burning Fireplace
P/N 126634-01 Rev. A 01/2014
PFS
®
USC
Models
Plantation48M3
(Red Brick, Catalog
No. F0691)
Plantation48M3
(Ivory Brick, Catalog
No. F0692)
P126634-01
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and manintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other
important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood furning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
POUR LE CANADA: L’autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l’installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d’obtenir un permis.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated
on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incindie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
—Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
—QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment
où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incindies.
—L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par
le fournisseur de gaz.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property
damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-
tance or additional information. Consult a qualied
installer or local distributor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Specications ...................................................... 3
Installation ........................................................... 4
Firebrick Wall Installation....................................11
Optional Gas Line.............................................. 14
Glass Door Installation ...................................... 18
Operation and Maintenance .............................. 16
Technical Service............................................... 17
Replacement Parts............................................ 17
Parts .................................................................. 18
Accessories ....................................................... 19
SAFETY
IMPORTANT: Check local codes
before installing this replace.
Before beginning the installation of the
fireplace, read these instructions through
completely.
• This INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
fireplace and its components are safe
when installed according to this installation
manual. Unless you use IHP components,
which have been designed and tested for
the replace system, you may cause a re
hazard.
• The INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
warranty will be voided by and IHP dis-
claims any responsibility for the following
actions.
a. Modification of the fireplace, com-
ponents, doors, air inlet system and
damper control.
b. Use of any component part not manu-
factured or approved by INNOVATIVE
HEARTH PRODUCTS in combination
with a IHP replace system.
Proper installation is the most important step
in ensuring safe and continuous operation
of the replace. Consult the local building
codes as to the particular requirements
concerned with the installation of all factory
built replaces.
WARNING: Do not install a
replace insert in this box unless
the manufacturer's instructions
with the insert specically state
this replace has been tested for
use with this insert.
This replace is not intended to
be used as a substitute for a fur-
nace to heat an entire home. Use
for supplemental heat only.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline
or any other ammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located
out of trafc and away from
furniture and draperies.
• Do not place clothing or other
ammable materials on or near
the appliance.
• Never leave children unat-
tended when a re is burning
in the replace.
WARNING: Use solid wood
or processed solid fuel re logs
only. When processed wood
fuel re logs are used, do not
poke or stir the logs while they
are burning. Use only re logs
that have been evaluated for
the application in replace and
refer to re log warnings and
caution markings on packaging
prior to use.

SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS PLANTATION48M3 (RED AND IVORY BRICK MODELS)
SQUARE
CHASE-TOP
TERMINATION
ROUND TOP
TERMINATION
33.5"
48"
60.625"
42.375"
30.31"
PLANTATION FIREPLACE
WITH HEARTH SPACER
(REQUIRED FOR
COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS)
24" 14.375"
30"
0.625"
15.625"
8.875"
7.625" 7.625"
42"
17.5"
14.375"
60.625"
*With Hearth Spacer
48"
1"
4.75"
43.75"
65.75"
71.5"
76.25"*
22"
12.875"
Secure Fireplace
To Hearth Spacer
Using Straps
Provided
Hearth Spacer
(Required for
Combustible Floor)
0" to Bottom
12" Min.
Each Side
Hearth
Extension
72" X 20"
Outside Air
Access Location
1.5" Airspace
Back and Sides
2" Chimney Airspace
Clearance to Combustible
Material
No Combustible
Material on Front
Face Except for
Mantel Applications
Gas Line
Access Location
18" Min. to
Perpendicular
Wall
SAFETY
Continued
WARNING:Alwaysleaveglass
doors fully opened or fully closed
when operating replace.
WARNING: If replace is
to be installed on combustible
material, a Hearth Spacer must
be used. See Replacement and
Accessory Parts on page 18.

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INSTALLATION
SELECTING FIREPLACE LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efcient
location for the replace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:
1. The location must allow for proper clear-
ances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Consider a location where the replace
will not be affected by drafts, air condition-
ing ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids the cutting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace (see Optional Outside Air Kit on
page 5).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of replace 1 1/2" min.*
Front of replace 48" min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicular wall to opening 18" min.
Top spacers 0" min.
Mantel clearance see Mantels,
page 5
Chimney outer pipe surface 2" min.
* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height
The minimum height of the chimney, mea-
sured from the base of the replace to the
ue gas outlet of the termination, is 16 feet for
straight ue or a ue with one elbow set. The
maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet.
For systems with two elbow sets, the minimum
height is 22 feet. The maximum height of any
system is 50 feet. This measurement includes
the replace, chimney sections and the height
of the termination assembly at the level of the
ue gas outlet (see Figure 15, page 9).
FRAMING
1. Frame the opening for the replace using
the dimensions shown in Figures 1 and 2.
2. If the replace is to be installed directly
on carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or
any combustible material including wood
ooring, the replace must be installed
60.875"
65.7"
71.5"
76.375"*
31.625"
Secure Fireplace
To Hearth Spacer
Using Straps Provided
(Sides and Rear)
* With Hearth Spacer
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
107.3"
78.875"
Maintain 1 1/2"
Clearance at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
1 1/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
on a hearth spacer designed for use with
this replace (see Replacement and Ac-
cessory Parts, page 18).
3. Set the replace directly in front of this
opening and slide the unit back until the
nailing anges touch the side framing.
4. Check the level of the replace and shim
with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing replace to prepared fram-
ing, the ember protector (provided) must be
placed between the hearth extension (not
supplied) and under the bottom front edge
of the replace to protect against glowing
embers falling through. If the replace is
to be installed on a raised platform, a Z-
type ember protector (not supplied) must
be fabricated to t your required platform
height. The ember protector should extend
under the replace a minimum of 1 1/2". The
ember protector should be made of galva-
nized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum to
prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure the replace
to the framing through anges located on
the sides of the replace.

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HEARTH EXTENSION
A hearth extension projecting a minimum of
20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond
each side of the replace opening is required
to protect combustible floor construction
in front of the replace. Fabricate a hearth
extension using a material which meets the
following specications: a layer of noncom-
bustible, inorganic material having a thermal
conductivity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR. F (or
less) at 1" thick. For example, if the material
selected has a K factor of 0.25, such as glass
ber, the following formula would apply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
0.84
Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of
the noncombustible material. If the hearth ex-
tension is to be covered, use noncombustible
material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete,
metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a
means to prevent the hearth extension from
shifting and seal gap between the replace
frame and hearth extension with a noncom-
bustible material (see Figure 3).
WARNING: Hearth extension
is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 3.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Hearth Extension
Seal Gap
Fireplace Front
Ember Protector
Fireplace Front
Raised Hearth
Fireplace Front
Elevated
Ember Protector
Ember Protector
Seal Gap
Hearth
Extension
MANTELS
A mantel may be installed if desired (see
Figure 4). Woodwork such as wood trims,
mantels or any other combustible material
projecting from the front face must not be
placed within 12" of the replace opening.
Combustible materials above 12" and pro-
jecting more than 1 1/2" from the replace
must not be placed less than 15" from the
top opening of the replace (NFPA STD 211,
Sec. 7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material
also may come up to the side edge of the
black metal face of the replace just as long
as the projection from the front face fall within
the limit shown in Figure 4.
12 1/4" Ref.
15" Min.
12" Min.
11/2" Max.
3" Nom.
33°
Combustible
Material
Safe
Zone for
Projection of
Combustible
Materials
Fireplace Opening
Upper
Section of
Fireplace
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to
Combustible Material
6"
Ref.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT
(MODEL AK4/AK4F)
Installation of an outside air kit should be per-
formed during rough framing of replace due
to nature of it's location. Outside combustion
air is accessed through a vented crawl space
(AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4). This re-
place is equipped with a barometric damper
which allow outside air to ow into replace
automatically when needed.

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Figure 6 - Lineal Gain
LINEAL GAIN
PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN (IN)
48" Plantation Fireplace 66 1/2 "
12-12DM
12-12HT Pipe Section 10 5/8
"
18-12DM
18-12HT Pipe Section 16 5/8
"
24-12DM
24-12HT Pipe Section 23 5/8
"
36-12DM
36-12HT Pipe Section 34 5/8
"
48-12DM
48-12HT Pipe Section 46 5/8
"
RLT-12D
RLT-12HT
Round
Termination 7 3/4
"
*
STL-12D
Square Chase-
Top with Slip
Section
7 " to 15 " *
* The lineal gain for the terminations is mea-
sured to the ue gas outlet height.
Hemmed
End
12 3/8"
Stainless
Inner Pipe
15" Galvanized
Outer Pipe
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF
DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM
Each double wall chimney section consists of
a galvanized outer pipe, a stainless steel in-
ner ue pipe and a wire spacer. Pipe sections
must be assembled independently as chimney
is installed. When connecting chimney directly
to replace, inner ue pipe section must be
installed rst with lanced side up. Outer pipe
section can then be installed over ue pipe
section with hemmed end up. Press down
on each pipe section until lances securely
engage hem on replace starter. Wire will
assure proper spacing between inner and
outer pipe sections.
Continue to assemble chimney sections as
outlined above, making sure both inner and
outer pipe sections are locked together. When
installing double wall snap-lock chimney to-
gether, it is important to assure joint between
chimney sections is locked. Check by pulling
chimney upward after locking. Chimney will
not come apart if properly locked. It is not
necessary to add screws to keep chimney
together (exception, see Figure 9, page 8).
Figure 5 - Outside Air Kit
Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws
or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)
Air Inlet
Location
Must Allow
For Bushes
or Snow
Vent Hood
Required for
Wall Installation
Air Inlet
Eyebrow
Vented Crawl Space
(Check Local Codes
Before Installing in a
Vented Crawl Space)
CAUTION: Combustion air
inlet ducts shall not terminate
in attic space.
The maximum height for the
air vent can not exceed 3 feet
below the ue gas outlet of the
termination.
CHIMNEY PIPE
INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS chimney
system consists of 12", 18", 24", 36"' and 48"
snap-lock, double-wall pipe segments, planned
for maximum adaptability to individual site
requirements. Actual lengths gained after t-
ting overlaps must be taken into consideration
(lineal gain) and are given in lineal gain chart
(see Figure 6). Lineal gain is the actual mea-
surable length of a part after two or more parts
are connected. For Canada, use chimney parts
designated "HT".
WARNING: The opening in the
collar around the chimney at the
top of the replace must not be
obstructed.Neveruseblowninsula-
tion to ll the chimney enclosure.
INSTALLATION
Continued

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INSTALLATION
Continued
USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM)
1. To achieve desired offset, you may install
combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48"
length of double wall pipe (see offset chart
and Figure 7).
OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)
Figure 7 - Typical Offset Terminations
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
6' Max.
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
A B C
Offset
Elbow
Ceiling
Support Pipe
12S-12DM
Return
Elbow
Figure 8 - Ceiling Support Pipe
12S-12DM
2" Min.
Straps
Straps
Straps
Straps
Detail A
Return Elbow
Detail B
Angle Firestop
See Detail A
See Detail B
OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH
A B 12" 18" 24" 36" 48"
4 3/8" 16 3/8" ELBOW SET ONLY
9 3/4"25 1/2" 1
12 3/4" 30 3/4" 1
15" 34 3/4" 1
18" 40" 1 1
21 1/4" 46 1/4" 1
23 3/4" 49 1/4" 1 1
27 3/4"56 3/4" 1
30" 60 3/4" 1 1
33" 66" 1
36" 71" 1 1
38 1/4"75" 2
41 1/4" 80 1/4" 1 1 1
45" 86 3/4" 2
46 3/4" 89 1/2" 1 1 1
51" 97" 1 1
53 1/4" 101" 2
56 1/4" 106 1/4" 2
59 1/4"111 1/2" 1 1 1
61 3/4"115 1/2" 1 2
64 3/4" 120 3/4" 1 2
68 1/4" 127" 2 1
70" 130" 1 1 2
74 1/4" 137 1/2" 1 2 1
76 3/4" 141 1/2" 1 2 1
79 3/4" 146 3/4" 4
2. Chimney weight above offset rests on re-
turn elbow. Straps must be securely nailed
to rafters or joists (see Figure 8, details A
and B).
3. Maximum length of pipe between supports
(return elbow or 12S-12DM) is 6' of angle
run. Maximum of two 6' angle run sections
per chimney system (see Figure 7).
4. All pipe connections between the offset
and return must be secured with two
screws on the outer pipe only (see Figure
9, page 8). Do not penetrate the inner
stainless.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 9 - Elbow Offset
B
A
Screws
FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10)
Firestop spacers are required at each point
where chimney penetrates a floor space.
Their purpose is to establish and maintain
required clearance between chimney and
combustible materials. When pipe passes
through a framed opening into a living space
above, restop must be placed onto ceiling
from below as shown in Figure 10.
They also provide complete separation from
one oor space to another or attic space as
required by most codes. When the double wall
pipe passes through a framed opening into an
attic space, the restop must be placed into
an attic oor as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 10 - Firestop Spacer with Living
Space Above Ceiling
Figure 11 - Firestop Spacer with Attic
Space Above Ceiling
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
Firestop
Spacer
Screws or
Staples
(Min. of 8)
Firestop
Spacer
Screws or Staples
(Min. of 8)
PENETRATING ROOF
To maintain a 2" clearance to pipe on roof with
a pitch, a rectangular opening must be cut.
1. Determine center point through which pipe
will penetrate roof.
2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is
the distance the roof drops over a given
span, usually 12".
3. Use roof opening chart (Figure 12) to
determine correct opening length and
ashing required.
4. Remove shingles around opening mea-
sured. Cut out this section.
5. Add next sections of pipe until end
penetrates roof line. Check to see that
proper clearances are maintained. Extend
chimney by adding sections of double wall
pipe until pipe is minimum of 30" above
highest point of roof cutout. Termination
and chimney must extend a minimum of
36" above highest point where it passes
through roof.
Pitch Slope Opening
"A" Max.
Used Flashing
Model No.
Flat 0° 19.5" V6F-10DM
0-6/12 26.6° 22' V6F-10DM
6/12-12/12 45.0° 27" V12F-10DM
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
19.5" Min. 30" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
Opening "A"
Figure 12 - Roof Opening Measurements
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED
HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/
ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING
ROOM OF MOBILE HOMES.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM
OR V12F-10DM)
Determine ashing to be used with roof open-
ing chart. Slide ashing over pipe until base is
at against roof. Replace as many shingles as
needed to cover exposed area and ashing
base. Secure in position by nailing through
shingles (see Figure 13). DO NOT NAIL
THROUGH FLASHING CONE.
Nail Only
Outer
Perimeter
of Flashing
Storm
Collar
Flashing
Cone
Underlap
Shingles
at Bottom
Overlap
Shingles Top
and Sides Only
Figure 13 - Flashing Installation
Installing Flashing on a Metal Roof
When installing the ashing on a metal roof,
it is required that putty tape be used between
the ashing and the roof. The ashing must be
secured to the roof using #8 x 3/4" screws and
then sealed with roof coating to prevent leak-
age through the screw holes. A roof coating
must also be applied around the perimeter of
the ashing to provide a proper seal.
Storm Collar Installation (SC2-1)
Place storm collar over pipe and slide down
until it is snug against open edge of ashing
(see Figure 14). Apply waterproof caulk around
perimeter of collar to provide a proper seal.
Figure 14 - Storm Collar
Chimney
Pipe
Waterproof
Caulk
Storm
Collar Flashing
Terminations/Spark Arrestor
Fireplace system must be terminated with
listed round top or chase terminations. In any
case, refer to installation instructions supplied
with termination.
CAUTION: Do not seal open-
ings on the rooftop ashing.
Follow installation instructions
provided with termination being
used.
Secure
Termination
to Outer
Pipe with 3
Screws
RLT-12D
(Shown)
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Stainless
Inner Flue
Pipe
Waterproof
Caulking
Storm
Collar
Flashing
Underlap
Shingles
Figure 15 - Termination
Overlap
Shingles (Top
and Sides of
Flashing Base)
CHASE INSTALLATIONS
Instructions for chase installations are includ-
ed with the chase style termination chosen.
In a multiple chase installation, be sure to
provide adequate distance between termi-
nations to prevent smoke spillage from one
termination to another. Terminations must be
separated a minimum of 24" center to center
and stacked at a minimum vertical height dif-
ference of 18" (see Figure 16, page 10).
Note: If a decorative shroud is to be installed,
contact the manufacturer for specications.

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10 FOOT RULE
All ue gas outlet chimney terminations must
extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above
highest point where it passes through the roof
and must be at least 2 feet above highest point
of the roof that is within a horizontal distance
of 10 feet (see Figure 17).
INSTALLATION
Continued
FINISHING FIREPLACE
Combustible materials, such as wallboard,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may make direct contact with sides and
top around the replace face. It is important
that combustible materials do not overlap face
itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible
materials may overlap front face provided they
do not obstruct essential openings like louvered
slots or any other opening. When overlapping
with a noncombustible facing material, use only
noncombustible mortar or adhesive.
24" Min.
24" Min.
18"
Min.
Typ.
Figure 16 - Multiple Chase Installation
10'
2' Min.
10'
3' Min.
2' Min. 3' Min.
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Figure 17 - 10 Foot Rule
CAUTION: All gas piping
and connections must be tested
for leaks after the installation
is completed. After ensuring
that the gas valve is on, apply
soap and water solution to all
connections and joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK
TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-
ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK
IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING
SHOULD BE DONE BYAQUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSON.
WARNING: Do not operate an
unvented gas log set in this re-
place with the chimney removed.
If you install a decorative gas appliance
(vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance
must comply with the Standard for Decorative
Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel
Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84
and shall also be installed in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 latest edition.
WARNING: If replace has
been used for wood burning,
rebox and chimney must be
cleaned of soot, creosote and
ashes by a qualied chimney
cleaner. Creosote will ignite if
heavily heated.
WARNING: When using
a decorative vented gas log,
damper must be removed or
permanently locked in the fully
open position and glass doors
must be in fully open position.