Heatilator SC60 User manual

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Heatilator • SC60 Installation Manual • 4013-281 • Rev F • 05/06/15
Installation and service of this replace should be
performed by qualied personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends NFI certied profes-
sionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certied professional.
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Model(s):
Installation Manual
Installation and Fireplace Setup
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
replace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
SC60
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overre. Overring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specied. Failure to comply may
cause house re.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the replace or to property.
Table of Contents
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certication 4
B. Non-Combustible Materials 4
C. Combustible Materials 4
D. Electrical Codes 4
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System 5
B. Design and Installation Considerations 6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations 6
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney 7
C. Tools and Supplies Needed 8
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components 8
E. Fireplace System Requirements 8
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions 9
B. Clearances 10
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 10
C. Construct the Chase 11
D. Frame the Fireplace 12
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace 13
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips 13
G. Outside Air Kit 14
H. Fan Kit 15
Service or Replace the Fan Kit 15
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements 16
B. Offsets/Returns 17
C. Termination Requirements 18
5 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System 19
B. Assemble Chimney Sections 20
C. Install Chimney Air Kit 20
D. Secure Offset/Return 21
E. Install Ceiling Firestops 21
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield 22
G. Roof Penetration 23
H. Install Chase/Chase Top 23
I. Termination Cap Requirements 24
J. Install Termination Cap 24
6 Shrouds
A. Radiation Shield 26
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 26
1. Open Top Shroud 26
2. Mailbox Style Shroud 27
3. Roofed Style Shroud 27
7 Finishing
A. Finishing Material 28
B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing 29
C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material 30
D. Mantel and Wall Projections 30
E. Sidewalls/Surrounds 31
8 Fireplace Setup
A. Firebrick Installation 32
B. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 32
9 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components 33
B. Optional Components 36
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Heatilator • SC60 Installation Manual • 4013-281 • Rev F • 05/06/15
Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): SC60
YES IF NO, WHY?
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or
explosion.
Verified that the chase is insulated and sealed. (Pg. 11)
Verified clearances to combustibles. (Pg. 10)
Fireplace is leveled and secured. (Pg. 13)
Hearth extension size/height decided. (Pg. 29)
Chimney configuration complies with diagrams.
Chimney installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.
Chimney air kit installed.
Firestops installed.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjuction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation
manual.
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Roof flashing installed.
Termination installed.
Protective hearth strips installed per manual requirements. (Pg. 13)
Fireplace Install
Outside air kit installed. (Pg 14)
Chimney Section 4 & 5 (Pg. 16)
Attic insulation shield installed.
Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 26)
Shroud is installed properly per instructions.
Fi i hi
S ti 7 (P 28)
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
Comments communicated to party responsible
4013-282 • Rev A • 5/13/13
All packaging and protective materials removed.
Optional doors properly installed.
Firebrick installed correctly.
Grate is properly installed.
Firescreen properly installed.
__________________________ by ______________________on _________
(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)
Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed:
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from the fireplace and given to the party
responsible for use and operation.
• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the fireplace until the installation is complete.
• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file.
Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas.
Finishing Section 7 (Pg. 28)
Hearth extension installed per manual requirements.
Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 32)
Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements.
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements.

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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies
disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and
agency listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• installoroperatedamagedreplace
• modifyreplace
• install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
• overre
• installunventedgaslogset
• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyHearth&Home
Technologies
• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.
B. Non-Combustible Materials
• Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of
any combination of the following:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
• Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
• Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
- Plant bers - Plastic
- Plywood/OSB - Sheet rock (drywall)
• Any material that can ignite and burn; ame proofed or
not, plastered or un-plastered
D. Electrical Codes
NOTICE: This replace must be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code
CSA C22.1.
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in
compliance with the applicable electrical codes, when
it is installed in damp locations.
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certication
This replace may be installed in sleeping rooms EX-
CEPT in manufactured homes. If installed with a gas log
set, provisions for the National Fuel Gas Code must be
met.
This replace has been tested and listed for use with
the optional components specied in this manual. These
optional components may be purchased separately and
installed at a later date. An outside air kit, gas log set or
gas log-lighter should be installed at the time of replace
installation.
Heatilator is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home
Technologies.
This replace system has been tested and listed in accor-
dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Under-
writers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in
the United States and Canada.

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2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
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Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains
minimum clearance
around chimney
Additional lateral
support for chimney
above roof (or enclosed
in chase) if needed
Ceiling firestop
on floor of attic
Support straps
on rafter support
chimney (not shown)
Termination cap
Chimney penetrates roof
preferably without affecting
roof rafters
Offset & Return (with hanger
straps)
Framing headed off
in ceiling joists
Enclosed space above
and around fireplace
Mantel and surround
Decorative facing
and trim
Hearth extension
Factory-built fireplace Protective metal
hearth strip(s)
Outside
combustion air
Combustible framing/header
on top of V-shaped standoffs
Chimney system
Attic insulation shield
must be used here to keep
insulation away from chimney
if attic is insulated
Storm Coller
Chimney Air Kit
Required in
Canada. Outlet
must be no
less than 4ft.
(1.22 m) off
ground level.