Hearth and Home Technologies NorthStar-NT Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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September 1, 2008
Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C
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Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals
A. ApplianceCertication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. MobileHomeApproved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C. GlassSpecications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D. BTU&EfciencySpecications . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2: Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . .6
B. Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
C. Typical Fireplace System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
E. Inspect Fireplace and Components . . . . . . . . . .9
Section 3: Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Fireplace Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
B. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
C. Frame the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
D. Electrical Access and Wiring Diagram . . . . . . .13
E. Construct the Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Section 4: Installation of Fireplace
A. InstalltheOutsideAirKit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
B. Secure the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Section 5: Chimney Assembly
A. Chimney Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
B. Chimney Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . .20
C. UsingOffsets/Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
D. Assemble the Chimney Sections . . . . . . . . . . .22
E. Assembling Chimney Sections
for SL-300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
F. Install the Ceiling Firestops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
G. Install the Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . .24
H. Double-check the Chimney Assembly. . . . . . . .24
I. Secure the Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Section 6: Complete the Enclosure
A. Chimney Termination (2-10-3 Rule) . . . . . . . . .25
B. SL-300SeriesCeiling/RoofThimble . . . . . . . . .27
C. Chase Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
D. Install the Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Section 7: Accessories
A. Fan Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
B. BafeRemovalandInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . .31
C. Door and Door Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
D. Heat Zone Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
E. Timer Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Section 8: Finishing
A. Hearth Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
B. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection . . . . . . .38
C. Position the Hearth Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
D. FinishingMaterial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
E. Non-CombustibleFacingMaterialInstallation. .42
F. Mantel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Section 9: Operating Instructions
A.Over-ringYourAppliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
B. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
C. OutsideAir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
D. Clear Space Near the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . .46
E. Firescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
F. Glass Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
G. FanOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
H. HeatZoneOperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
I. Wood Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
J. Starting a Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
K. CorrectBafe&BlanketPlacement . . . . . . . . .50
L. Burning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
M. AutomaticCombustionControl(ACC) . . . . . . .51
N. Burning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
O. BurnRates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
P. Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Q. Overring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
R. Chimney Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Section 10: Troubleshooting
A. Understanding Vent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
B. Draft Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
C. Diagnostics and Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . .56
Section 11: Maintenance and Servicing the
Fireplace
A. GeneralMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
B. Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
C. Firebrick Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
D. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces . . . . . . .61
E. MaintenanceTaskList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Section 12: Reference Materials
A. Fireplace Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
B. Chimney Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
C. Parts Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
D. Service Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
E. Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
F. Homeowner’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
G. Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
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