Hearth and Home Technologies HST-48D - Manual (Page 3)

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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 fi replace or to property.
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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. Position the Fireplace 21
C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips 21
D. Level Fireplace 21
E. Install Outside Air Kit 23
8 Chimney Assembly 24
A. Chimney Requirements 25
B. Using Offsets/Returns 26
C. Assemble Chimney Sections 27
D. Install Chimney Air Kit 27
E. Install Ceiling Firestops 28
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield 29
G. Cut out Hole in Roof 30
H. Complete Installation 30
I. Install Flashing 30
J. Chimney Termination Requirements 31
9 Chase Installations 32
A. Construct the Chase 32
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney 33
C. Install Chase Top 33
D. Install Termination Cap 34
10 Shrouds 36
A. Radiation Shield 36
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 36
11 Finishing 38
A. Non-Combustible Materials 38
B. Combustible Materials 38
C. Hearth Extension 38
D. Finishing Material 39
E. Combustible Mantel 40
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds 40
12 Accessories 41
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 41
B. Wood Burning Inserts 41
13 Reference Materials 42
A. Fireplace Dimensions 42
B. Optional Components 43
C. Service Parts 47
D. Contact Information 48
Heat & Glo • HST-48D US-CAN • 4012-040 • Rev F • 11/08