Heatilator Wood Burning Fireplace A36C User manual

Heatilator•A36/42C,A36/42CH•InstallersManual•4017-262•RevD•10/07/13 1
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.
A36C, A36CH
A42C, A42CH
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 12
F. ProtectiveMetalHearthStrips 13
G.FanKit(optional) 13
H.OutsideAirKit(optional) 14
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A.ChimneyRequirements 15
B.Offsets/Returns 16
C.TerminationRequirements 17
5 Chimney Installation
A.TypicalChimneySystem 18
B.AssembleChimneySections 19
C.SecureOffset/Return 20
D.InstallCeilingFirestops 20
E.InstallAtticInsulationShield 21
F. RoofPenetration 22
G.InstallChase/ChaseTop 22
H.TerminationCapRequirements 23
I. InstallTerminationCap 23
6 Shrouds
A.RadiationShield 25
B.FieldConstructedShrouds 25
1.OpenTopShroud 25
2.MailboxStyleShroud 26
3.RoofedStyleShroud 26
7 Finishing
A.FinishingMaterial 27
B.HearthExtension,BuildingandFinishing 28
1.FireplaceInstalledFlushontheFloor 29
2.RaisedHearthExtensionandRaisedFireplace 30
C.Non-CombustibleSealantMaterial 31
D.MantelandWallProjections 32
E.Sidewalls/Surrounds 33
8 Fireplace Setup
A.GasLog/LighterProvision 34
B.WoodBurningInserts 34
9 Reference Materials
A.ChimneyComponents 35
B.OptionalComponents 39
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Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): A36C A36CH
A42C A42CH
YES IF NO, WHY?
Wiringhasbeeninstalledifnecessary.
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Roofflashinginstalled.
Terminationinstalled.
Fireplace Install
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:
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.12)
Hearthextensionsize/heightdecided.(Pg.28)
Chimneyconfigurationcomplieswithdiagrams.
Chimneyinstalled,lockedandsecuredinplacewithproperclearance.
Chimneyairkitinstalled.
Firestopsinstalled.
Protectivehearthstripsinstalledpermanualrequirements.(Pg.13)
Outsideairkitinstalled.(Pg14)
ChimneySection4&5(Pg.15)
Atticinsulationshieldinstalled.
Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 25)
Shroudisinstalledproperlyperinstructions.
Commentscommunicatedtopartyresponsible
4017-264•RevA•3-18-13
•Photographingtheinstallationandcopyingthischecklistforyourfile.
Combustiblematerialsnotinstalledinnon-combustibleareas.
Allpackagingandprotectivematerialsremoved.
Optionaldoorsproperlyinstalled.
Refractoryinstalledcorrectly.
Grateisproperlyinstalled.
Firescreeninstalledproperly.
(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.
__________________________by______________________on_________
Hearthextensioninstalledpermanualrequirements.
Verifiedallclearancesmeetinstallationmanualrequirements.
Mantelsandwallprojectionscomplywithinstallationmanualrequirements.
Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 34)
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesrecommendsthefollowing:
Finishing Section 7 (Pg. 27)

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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
1 ProductSpecic&ImportantSafetyInformation
A.FireplaceCertication
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.
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insert,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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A. Typical Fireplace System
Figure 2.1 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 (not shown)
must be used here to keep
insulation away from chimney
if attic is insulated
Storm Collar
Chimney Air Kit
(Section 8)
Required in
Canada. Outlet
must be no
less than 4 ft.
(1.22 m) off
ground level.