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DO NOT
DISCARD
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
CONSTITUTION
EPA CERTIFIED
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Tested and Portland
O-T L
Oregon USA
Listed by
C US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Model:
C-40
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and • Leave this manual with
• Important operating
follow these instructions party responsible for
and maintenance
for safe installation and use and operation.
instructions included.
operation.
WARNING WARNING
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future references. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a Heatilator wood burning This Owner's Manual should be retained for future reference . fireplace. The Heatilator fireplace you have selected is We suggest that you keep it with your other important designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and documents and product manuals. efficiency. Your new Heatilator wo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 8: Finishing Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Hearth Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 A. Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 B. Alternate Floor Protection Worksheet . . . . . . . .38 B. Mobile Home Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 C. Position the Hearth Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 C. Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 D. Finishing Material .
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 A. Appliance Certification 2. T h e fi r e p l a c e i s t o b e s e c u r e d t o t h e m o b i l e h o m e s t r u c t u r e . Use same holes that attached the fireplace to the pallet to secure it to the floor using 1/4 in. x 2 in. (6 mm x 51 mm) Model: Constitution EPA Certified lag bolts or equivalent. Woodburning Fireplace 3. Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding Laboratory: OMNI T est La
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C. Glass Specifications WARNING This fireplace is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replac e glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser- dealer for replacement glass. vice or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this fireplace. F o r a s s i s t a n c e o r a d d i- NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the t i o n a l i n
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Getting Started 2 • U p p e r l e v e l a i r l e a k s : r e c e s s e d l i g h t i n g , a t t i c h a t c h A. Design and Installation Considerations opening, duct leaks. CAUTION To minimize the effects of negative air pressure, the follow- Check building codes prior to installation. ing must be considered: • I n s t a l l a t i o n M U S T c o m p l y w i t h l o c a l , r e g i o n a l , state and national codes and regulations. • Install the outside air kit.
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Recommended Recommended Location Location Marginal Location Location Not Recommended Location NOT Recommended Windward Leeward Multi-level Roofs Figure 7.1 Recommended Chimney Locations November 11, 2008 Page 7 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091C
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C. Typical Fireplace System Note: Junction box should be installed during initial setup The Heatilator fireplace system consists of the following: to avoid major reconstruction. • Fireplace • Firebrick • Chimney termination cap • Chimney system • Hearth extension N O T E : I l l u s t r a t i o n s u s e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e s e i n s t r u c t i o n s • Outside air reflect “typical installations” and are for design purposes only. Actual installation
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D. Tools and Supplies Needed E. Inspect Fireplace and Components Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools WARNING and building supplies are available: Fire Risk Reciprocating saw Framing material Explosion Risk Inspect fireplace and components for Pliers High temp caulking material damage. Damaged parts may impair safe Hammer Gloves operation. Phillips screwdriver Framing square • Do NOT install damaged components. • Do NOT install incomplete components. Flat blade sc
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Framing and Clearances 3 Note: WARNING • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and Fire Risk are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y. Provide adequate clearances. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Around air openings • A c t u a l i n s t a l l a t i o n / a p p e a r a n c e m a y v a r y d u e t o i n d i v i d u a l • To combustibles design preference. • For service access. • Hearth & Home T echnologies reserves the right to alter Locate
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1 in. (25 mm) to back of appliance B. Clearances WARNING Fire Risk • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. • Framing or finishing material used on the front of, or in front of, the appliance closer than the minimums listed, must be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.). Failure to comply may cause fire. Storm Collar Roof Flashing 2 in. (51 mm) min. 2 in. min. Attic (51 mm) Insulation Shield (attic) C
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1. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles WARNING WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA: Fire Risk Appliance to backwall 1 in. (25 mm) Appliance to sidewall 1 in. (25 mm) • Non-combustible mantels installed at a Duct boots to framing 0 in. (0 mm) reduced height may GET EXTREMEL Y Top standoffs to header 0 in. (0 mm) HOT during use of the fireplace. Door opening to sidewall 22-7/8 in. (581 mm) •
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Suggestions: WARNING 1. Insulate chase. Fire Risk 2. Finish chase walls with dry wall 5/8 in. (16mm) T ype X Do not apply combustible finishing materials face tape. over any part of the front of this fireplace. 3. All dimensions are to finished walls and ceilings. • T h e m e t a l fi r e p l a c e f a c e m a y o n l y b e covered with noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick, or stone. • Do not cover or block any cooling air slots. The decorative
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E. Construct the Chase installed in an insulated false ceiling at the 8 ft. (2438 mm) level above the fireplace assembly . A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the fire- This reduces heat loss through the chase. place and/or its vent system. V ertical chimneys that run on the outside of a building must be installed inside a chase. 4) In cold climates, the walls of the chase should be insulated to the level of the false ceiling as In cold climat
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Installation of Fireplace 4 1. Cut a 6 in. (152 mm) hole in outside wall to accommodate CAUTION air piping. The outside air is located on top, auxiliary convection air intake is located on the bottom. See Figure Sharp Edges 15.1. • Wear protective gloves 2. U s e 6 i n . ( 1 5 2 m m ) m e t a l fl e x o r r i g i d p i p i n g (not supplied) and safety glasses during t o d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t o u t s i d e a i r t o fi r e p l a c e i n t a k e
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WARNING Fire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Do not draw outside combustion air from: • W all, floor or ceiling cavity . • Enclosed space such as an attic or garage. • Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys. Fumes or odor may result. Handle Left - Closed Handle Right - Open CAUTION Figure 16.2 Locating the Outside Air Control Risk of Smoke Spillage O u t s i d e a i r i n l e t m u s t b e l o c a t e d t o p r e v e n t b l o c k a g e from: • Leaves • Snow/ice • Other d
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NO NO NO Garage or Outlet blocked by Attic space combustible snow, leaves, etc. liquids storage NO Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Use only duct materials specified by manufacturer Figure 17.1 Outside Combustion Air Placement B. Secure the Fireplace • Position the Fireplace WARNING This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the in- Fire Risk! structions for framing in Section 3.C. Slide t
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• Level the Fireplace Level the fireplace side-to-side and front-to-back. Shim with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary . Secure the fireplace (using the pallet mount- ing brackets located on either side of the fireplace) to the vertical subfloor . 1 in. (25mm) Overlap Pallet Mounting Brackets M e t a l strips 2 in. (51mm) under edge of Fireplace and Hearth Extension and 2 in. (51mm) on both side of fireplace opening. Nail or screw metal stri
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Chimney Assembly 5 Termination Cap Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Additional support for Maintain minimum tall chimneys height of chimney above roof Storm Collar Install roof flashing Maintain minimum according to minimum clearances to requirements combustibles as specified Offsets/returns may not exceed Support straps for offsets/ 30° from vertical returns must be secured to adequate framing Ceiling firestops are required where chimney passe
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A. Chimney Requirements B. Chimney Termination Requirements V ertical distances are measured from the base of the fire- To determine the chimney components needed to complete place as shown in Figure 20.1. your particular installation, follow the steps below: • Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace Minimum overall straight height 13 ft 3.96 m installation. This dimension is measured from the base of Minimum height with single of fset/ 14.5 ft 4.42 m the fireplace assembly to
