INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MONTANA-36 AND MONTANA-42 OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Note: An arrow (Æ) found in the text signifies change in content. This fireplace must be installed outside. Significant cold air infiltration will result if it is installed inside a structure. WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Listings and Code Approvals ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Description of the Fireplace System ............................................................................................................................. 3 Fireplace System Components ...........................................................................
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL 127 standards, and has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United States as described in this manual. This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with the optional components listed on page 4. These optional components may be purchased separately and installed at a later date.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. FIREPLACE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Æ Æ Herringbone Pattern Refractory Traditional Brick Pattern Refractory 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chimney Sections Catalog # A B SL1106 6" 4¾" SL1112 12" 10¾" SL1118 18" 16¾" SL1136 36" 34¾" SL1148 48" 46¾" SL11 - Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 - Offset/Return RF570 - Roof Flashing Flat to 6/12 Pitch RF571 - Roof Flashing 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch A = Actual length B = Effective length (length of chimney part after it has been snapped to another) Firestop Spacer Catalog # A B F S 538 F S 540 0° 30° 17" 26" Æ CB576 Chimney Bracket 6 JB577 Joint Band
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ST1175 Square Termination Cap LDS33 (3 x 3) LDS46 (4 x 6) Decorative Shroud Æ TCT1175 Terra Cotta Termination Cap TR11 Round Termination Cap TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap CT56 Chase Top CAK5A Chimney Air Kit 01/04 4039-150 Rev B 7
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements This fireplace is intended for installation on an outdoor patio or in your yard. It must never be installed inside of the warm air envelope of your structure. Significant cold air infiltration will result if it is installed inside of the structure. Figure 2 shows two typical installations. Figures 3 and 4 show two typical installations assuming an outside air kit is being used.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Construct an Outdoor Enclosure This fireplace is intended to be installed outside the house. It may be installed against the outside wall of the house or as a freestanding fireplace on your porch, patio, or in your yard. When installing the outdoor fireplace against an outside wall, it must be enclosed to prevent impact damage to the outside of the fireplace.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figures are the minimum distances from the base of the fireplace. Minimum overall straight height is 6 4 if the fireplace is freestanding a minimum of 10 from a combustible structure. See Figure 2, page 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line) a. Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F. INSTALLATION OF THE FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire. 1. Position the Fireplace This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace (depending on your installation requirement). Chimney sections are locked together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section. The inner flue is placed to the inside of the flue section below it. The outer casing is placed outside the outer casing of the chimney section below it. See Figure 10.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Æ 6. Attic Insulation Shield An insulation shield should be installed when there is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built chimney system. a. Bend the tabs at the top of the attic insulation shield inward. This will help keep the chimney section centered in the shield. b. Position the shield over the vertical chimney section where it penetrates a firestop spacer. c. Slide the shield down until it rests on the firestop spacer.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Install the Termination Cap If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing appropriate to the roof pitch and install a round termination cap following the instructions shipped with the cap. For chase installations you can use a round termination cap (TR11), a round telescoping termination cap (TR11T) or a square termination cap (ST1175). A chase installation must use a chase top. Chase tops are available from your Heat-N-Glo distributor. a.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10. Install the Cooling Air Kit (furnished) The cooling air kit is supplied as a standard feature with this fireplace and is required for safe operation. Installation must be done at the time of initial construction. The cooling air inlet tubes must be a minimum of 72 above the base of the fireplace. This is to prevent potential blockage by snow or yard debris. See Figure 17. To install the air kit collar, slide one of the tabs down into the seam. See Figure 18.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12. Complete the Enclosure Complete the fireplace enclosure, allowing space for outside air ducts and gas piping if desired. Electrical wiring should not come in contact with the fireplace. A minimum clearance of 1½ must be maintained between the fireplace sides and the enclosure as well as the fireplace back and the enclosure. See pages 8 and 9 for framing details.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14. Hearth Extension A hearth extension must be installed with all fireplaces to protect the combustible floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. The construction of, and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 21 and 22. A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material and may have a maximum thickness as per the illustration.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Position the Hearth Extension 16. Finishing Material Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strips that have been placed partially under the fireplace front. These strips should be protruding approximately 2 from under the fireplace front and 2 on both sides of the fireplace opening. Seal the crack between the hearth extension and fireplace with a bead of noncombustible sealant. See Figure 23.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Never install a single wall slip section or smoke-pipe in a chase structure. The higher temperature of this single wall pipe may radiate sufficient heat to combustible chase materials to cause a fire. WARNING! Detailed instructions for installation of the chase top, storm collar and termination cap are packaged with these parts.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs. Note: Some discoloration may appear over time. WARNING! Care must be taken when burning this fireplace.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Glass Doors 5. Firescreen Most efficient fireplace operation using glass doors is with the doors open. When the doors are open, the screen must be closed. Only Hearth Technologies Inc. glass doors may be used. See Figure 24 for proper glass door operation. A firescreen is always provided to control sparks. It must be closed whenever the fireplace is in use. Glass doors or firescreens must not be used to hold burning material inside the fireplace.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Wood Fuel FIREWOOD: Your fireplace performance depends on the quality of the firewood you use. All seasoned wood, regardless of species, contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound, and hardwoods have a greater density than soft woods. A piece of hardwood will contain about 60% more BTUs than an equal size piece of soft wood. Firewood is commonly sold by the cord (128 cu. ft.).
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. Starting a Fire Check the flue damper to be certain it is in the full open position. Place crumpled or twisted paper under the fireplace grate. Loosely arrange kindling or small pieces of wood to form a layer above the paper. The fires must be built on the fireplace grate, without danger of the burning fuel falling out of the fireplace opening. Light the paper and add small pieces of wood until a hot bed of embers has been established.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all embers have thoroughly cooled. 2.
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Homeowners Notes 26 4039-150 Rev B 01/04
MONTANA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A G Air Clearance 14, 17 Ashes, Disposal of 25 Æ Attic Insulation Shield 6, 14 B Building Codes 3, 19 C Chase Top 7, 19 Chimney Checking the Assembly 14 Æ Cleaning 25 Creosote 25 Height Requirements 11 Requirements 10 Securing the System 14 Chimney Air Kit 7, 16 Chimney Bracket 6 Chimney Requirements 10 Chimney Sections Assembling 13 Number Required 11 Chimney Stabilizer 6 Codes Building 3, 19 Gas 17, 21 Combustible Material 18 Combustible Material 19 Æ Component
WARRANTY FOR HEAT-N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., A DIVISION OF HON Industries 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC.