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• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
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• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Table of Contents
Congratulations! 2
Warranty 4
1 Listing and Code Approvals 6
A. Appliance Certifi cation 6
B. Non-Combustible Materials 6
C. Combustible Materials 6
User Guide
2 Operating Instructions 7
A. Your Fireplace 7
B. Seasoned Wood 8
C. Starting a Fire 8
D. Grate 8
E. Firescreen 8
F. Flue Damper 8
G. Refractory 8
H. Glass Doors 9
I. Outside Air (optional) 9
J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters 9
K. Optional Components 9
L. Clear Space 9
M. Wood Fuel 10
3 Maintainance and Service 11
A. Disposal of Ashes 11
B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning 11
C. Check Firebox Refractory 12
D. Inspect Grate 12
E. Glass Cleaning 12
4 Troubleshooting Guide 13
Installer Guide
5 Getting Started 14
A. Typical Fireplace System 14
B. Design and Installation Considerations 15
C. Draft 15
D. Negative Pressure 15
E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney 16
F. Tools and Supplies Needed 17
G. Fireplace System Requirements 17
H. Inspect Fireplace and Components 17
6 Framing & Clearances 18
A. Select Fireplace Location 18
B. Clearances 19
C. Sidewalls/Surrounds 20
D. Frame the Fireplace 20
7 Installation of Fireplace 21
A. Things to Consider 21
B. Unpack the Refractory & Fireplace 21
C. Position the Fireplace 22
D. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips 22
E. Level Fireplace 22
F. Install Refractory 23
G. Install Outside Air Kits 24
8 Chimney Assembly 26
A. Chimney Requirements 27
B. Using Offsets/Returns 28
C. Assemble Chimney Sections 29
D. Install Chimney Air Kit 29
E. Install Ceiling Firestops 30
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield 31
G. Cut out Hole in Roof 32
H. Complete Installation 32
I. Install Flashing 32
J. Chimney Termination Requirements 33
9 Chase Installations 34
A. Construct the Chase 34
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney 35
C. Install Chase Top 35
D. Install Termination Cap 35
10 Shrouds 37
A. Radiation Shield 37
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 37
11 Finishing 39
A. Non-Combustible Materials 39
B. Combustible Materials 39
C. Hearth Extension 39
D. Finishing Material 42
E. Combustible Mantel 43
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds 44
12 Accessories 45
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 45
B. Wood Burning Inserts 45
13 Reference Materials 46
A. Fireplace Dimensions 46
B. Optional Components 47
B. Chimney Components 48
D. Service Parts 51
E. Contact Information 52
Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev U • 11/08