Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: EXCLAIM-50 Wood Burning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Important operating • and maintenance instructions included. Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. WARNING • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
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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 fireplace or to property.
Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • • • • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier.
1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accordance with UL 127 standards by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the United States. This fireplace may be installed in sleeping rooms EXCEPT in manufactured homes. If installed with a gas log set, provisions for the National Fuel Gas Code must be met. This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with the optional components specified in this manual.
User Guide 2 Operating Instructions WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures. High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials. • Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable materials away.
B. Seasoned Wood D. Grate Properly seasoned wood is important for successful operation of your fireplace. Most woodburning fireplace problems are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. This fireplace is designed to be used with the grate supplied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will break down over time and will need occasional replacement. Seasoned firewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture content of around 20%.
H. Glass Doors J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • • • • Glass doors are optional. Refer to Figure 2.2 for how to properly use them. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors approved by Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening.
M. Wood Fuel Seasoned Wood Hardwood vs Softwood Your fireplace performance depends on the quality of the firewood you use. • • • • • • • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound. Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and are harder to ignite. Soft woods require less time to dry, burn faster and are easier to ignite.
3 Maintenance and Service B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep By: Certified chimney sweep Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner Warning! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers. • • • Warning! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Warning! Risk of Fire! Inspect fireplace refractory. Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal. The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use.
4 Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fire started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not fully open Open damper. Not enough air for fire to ignite Check for restricted cap/shroud. Open air kit (if installed). Check for flue blockage.
Installer Guide 5 Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8) NOTICE: • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual product may vary from pictures in manual.
B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Negative Pressure Notice: Check building codes prior to installation. Warning! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must draft properly for safe operation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fireplace and chimney will affect performance. • • • • • • Install within the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire. Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effects of wind loading. Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions. Minimize the use of chimney offsets.
F. Tools and Supplies Needed H. Inspect Fireplace and Components Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Warning! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep fireplace dry.
6 Framing & Clearances A. Select Fireplace Location 24-3/8 in. (619 mm) 74-1/4 in. (1886 mm) 30-3/8 in. (772 mm) 77 in. (1956 mm) 61-5/8 in. (1565 mm) 52-1/2 in. (1334 mm) 104-7/8in. (2664 mm) Across a corner Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections: • Clearances (Section 6.B.) • Mantel Projections (Section 11.E.) • Fireplace Dimensions (Section 13.A.) 24 in. (610 mm) In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage 30-3/8 in.
B. Clearances Warning! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Figure 6.2. Do NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Storm Collar Roof Flashing 2 in. min. (51 mm) (attic) of) (ro 2 in. min. (51 mm) Attic Insulation Shield Ceiling Firestop (ceiling) 2 in. min. (51 mm) 2 in. min. (51 mm) Ceiling Firestop Offset/Return with hanger straps (ceiling) 2 in. min. (51 mm) 0 in. to level of standoffs 2 in. min.
C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fireplace opening. Combustible and non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed within the gridded area, Figure 6.3. Grid represents inch scale. BRICK FRONT FLUSH FRONT 50 in. [1270 mm] 39 °a 50 °a ng le 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] le 19 3/4 in. [502 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] Figure 6.3 ng 4 in.
7 Installation of Fireplace Caution! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. • Remove screens by removing screw from end of each screen rod. A. Things to Consider • • • • Location of chimney air kit Location(s) of outside air kits Electrical connections and/or wall switch Gas line piping B.
C. Position the Fireplace • • Place the fireplace on a continuous flat surface. Follow framing instructions in Section 6. Warning! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation. • DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation. • Secure insulation and vapor barriers. • Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly as outlined in Section 6. D.
F. Install Refractory • We recommend two installers for hearth stone and refractory installation! • Fasten in place with the refractory retainer and screws provided. See Figure 7.12. Remove smoke shield by removing five screws (starting from one side: remove two, skip one, remove one, skip one, remove two). See Figures 7.9 and 7.10. refractory RETAINER Figure 7.
• Slide grate retainers into notches in bottom of back refractory on each side as shown in Figures 7.15 and 7.16. Place one on each side of back refractory. Caution! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! Do not draw outside combustion air from wall, floor or ceiling cavity, or enclosed spaces such as an attic or garage. • Do not place outside air hood close to exhaust vents or chimneys. Fumes or odor could be drawn into the room through the fireplace.
• Locate outside air kit on one side of fireplace. • • Position ring over tabs and screw in place. See Figure 7.21. Repeat for other side. Figure 7.19 Close-up of Outside Air Kit • • Open door (raise handle up to open, refer to Figure 2.1 for location of handles). Bend the four tabs out at 90 degrees. See Figure 7.20. Figure 7.21 Attaching Outside Air Kit Collar • • • • • Check the operation by moving the outside air control handles up and down (refer to Figure 2.1). Mark and cut out a 4 in.
8 Chimney Assembly Notice: Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs.
A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances from the base of the fireplace as shown in Figure 8.2. • Minimum overall straight height 20 ft • Minimum height with offset/return 20.5 ft (6.25 m) 90 ft (27.43 m) • Maximum chimney length between an offset and return 20 ft (6.1 m) • Maximum distance between chimney stabilizers 35 ft (10.67 m) • Double offset/return minimum height 24 ft (7.32 m) 6 ft (1.83 m) 35 ft (10.67 m) 6 ft (1.
B. Using Offsets/Returns • • Use an offset/return to bypass overhead obstructions. An offset and return can be used as a single entity or separated by chimney section(s). Warning! Risk of Fire! Do not use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheating and fire. • • • • Measure the shift needed to avoid the overhead obstruction. Refer to dimension A in Figure 8.3. Find the appropriate A dimension listed in Table 8.2.
C. Assemble Chimney Sections Warning! Risk of Fire! Do NOT install substitute or damaged chimney components. • Use only those components described in this manual. Substitute or damaged chimney components could impair safe operation and cause overheating and fire. • • • Support the pipe during construction and check to be sure inadvertent loading has not dislodged the chimney section from the fireplace or at any chimney joint. Attach a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace.
E. Install Ceiling Firestops ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) Caution! Risk of Fire! Ceiling firestops must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor. • • • • • • • Chase construction requires ceiling firestops at each floor or every 10 ft (3.05 m) of clear space. The ceiling firestop slows spread of fire and reduces cold air infiltration. Install a ceiling firestop whenever chimney penetrates ceiling/floor. Mark and cut an opening in ceiling as shown in Figure 8.5.
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield Warning! Risk of Fire! You MUST install an attic insulation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or other combustible material coming into contact with the chimney. • Do NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the attic insulation shield. • Failure to keep insulation and other materials away from chimney pipe could cause fire. • Do NOT offset chimney inside insulation shield. Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insulation from falling in.
G. Cut out Hole in Roof • • • • • • • Refer to Figure 8.9. Plumb from roof to center of chimney. Drive a nail up through roof to mark center of pipe. Measure to either side of nail and mark the 17 in. x 17 in. (432 mm x 432 mm) opening required. Measure opening on the horizontal; actual length may be larger depending on roof pitch. Cut out and frame opening. Refer to Chapter 25 of the Uniform Building Code for roof framing details. H. Complete Installation Warning! Risk of Fire! You MUST maintain 2 in.
J. Chimney Termination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system. Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials. Locate cap away from trees or other structures. The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above any portion of roof within 10 ft (3.05 m) as shown in Figure 8.10. The distance required between caps is shown in Figure 8.10. Slanted Roofs Chimney must extend 2 ft (.
9 Chase Installations A. Construct the Chase A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose the fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical chimneys that run on the outside of a building must be installed inside a chase. Construction of the chase may vary with the type of building. These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local building codes. Local building codes MUST be checked.
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney D. Install Termination Cap Install as per Sections 7 and 8. Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure. • C. Install Chase Top • • • • • You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase tops are available from your Heat & Glo dealer or may be field constructed. Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from seeping into the chase. Include a 2 in. (51 mm) soldered, caulked or spun collar around pipe opening to keep water out.
• TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap Assemble storm collar around extended termination cap pipe once cap is installed. Termination Cap Caulk gaps between storm collar & pipe, and storm collar & chase top. • TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks. Remove 2 screws from front & back to lift the top off Do NOT block air holes Storm Collar 3 clip brackets.
10 Shrouds A. Radiation Shield • • Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap Some shrouds require a radiation shield. Use where specified. Radiation shield must be constructed of minimum 26 ga sheet metal. B. Field Constructed Shrouds 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs Warning! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase top. • Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes.
Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim Min. Base Dim TR11/11T Min. Opening Width TR11/11T TV Min. Base Dims. 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase in 34 x 34 28 x 30 mm 864 x 864 711 x 762 Min. Height Above Radiation Shield in mm 21-1/4 20-1/2 540 521 Min. Opening Width Figure 10.
11 Finishing A. Non-combustible Materials • • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following: - Steel - Iron - Brick - Tile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750° C B. Combustible Materials • • • • You MUST use a hearth extension with this fireplace.
Raised Hearth Extension Framing The hearth framing must be constructed of non-combustible materials and placed on an HX4 or equivalent material (Figures 11.2-11.4). When creating the platform, allow for the thickness of the non-combustible finishing materials (Figure 11.5). Continuous, non-combustible sealant 1/2 in. Micore or equivalent insulation (see Table 11.
Non-combustible Sealant Flush Hearth Extension Framing After completing the framing and applying the facing materials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace hearth. A raised hearth extension built flush with the fireplace opening (Figures 11.7, 11.8) requires the fireplace to be installed on a non-combustible surface. Non-combustible Sealant 12 in. Min. 30 in. min. 12 in. Min. Figure 11.
D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combustible/non-combustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for non-combustible zone. Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances. • Use only non-combustible framing material below standoffs. • Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible zone. • Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.
E. Combustible Mantel • • • • • • • Refer to shaded areas of Figure 11.11 for locations and dimensions of combustible mantels A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 20 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening. A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm). Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152mm) of the fireplace opening (top or sides). Combustible materials projecting more than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in.
F. Sidewalls/Surrounds le ng °a 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] 24 in. [610 mm] 50 in. [1270 mm] 60 5/8 in. [1540 mm] 39 24 in. [610 mm] 19 3/4 in. [502 mm] BRICK FRONT 4 in. [102 mm] FLUSH FRONT ° 50 Grid represents inch scale. le • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from the fireplace opening. Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.12. an g • Figure 11.
12 Accessories A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision B. Wood Burning Inserts Warning! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fire generates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Warning! Risk of Fire! Improper installation of wood inserts may cause fireplace or chimney system to overheat. A certified gas log lighter or decorative gas log set can be installed in this fireplace.
[251 mm] 9 7/8 in. Gas Knockout Outside Air [483 mm] 19 in. Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 [267mm] [222 mm] 10 1/2 in. 8 3/4 in. [375 mm] 14 3/4 in. [838 mm] 33 in. [1730 mm] (effective height) 68 1/8 in. 29 1/2 in. (749 mm) [1270 mm] 50 in. 60 5/8 in. (1540 mm) 41 5/8 in. (1057 mm) [1381 mm] 54 3/8 in. [1530 mm] [267 mm] 10 1/2 in. [375 mm] 14 3/4 in. [1791 mm] 70 1/2 in. 60 1/4 in. 11 5/8 in. (295 mm) 20 3/4 in. (527 mm) 19 in.
B. Optional Components 66 in. (1676 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension DM100 Glass Doors See your Heat & Glo Dealer for a complete list of optional components.
B. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catalog # CAK5A 5-1/4 in. (133 mm) Description Chimney Air Kit ID4 Insulated Duct/Outside Air UD4 Uninsulated Duct/Outside Air SL1106 Chimney Section - 6 in. (152 mm) long SL1112 Chimney Section - 12 in. (305 mm) long SL1118 Chimney Section - 18 in. (457 mm) long SL1136 Chimney Section - 36 in. (914 mm) long SL1148 Chimney Section - 48 in.
Inside Diameter 11 in. (279 mm) 21 in. (533 mm) A Outside Diameter 13 in. (330 mm) B SL1130 Offset/Return 17 in. (432 mm) Catalog # A FS538 0-deg. 17 in. B 432 mm FS540 30-deg. 26 in. 660 mm 15-1/4 in. (387 mm) Assembled Diameter: 17 in./432 mm Height: 24 in./610 mm 25-1/4 in. (641 mm) 29 in. (737 mm) AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield RF570 Roof Flashing 15-1/4in. (387 mm) 13 in. (330 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) JB577 Chimney Joint Band 28 in. (711 mm) 39-7/8 in.
C 32-3/8 in. (822 mm) D B A LDS33/LDS46 Decorative Shroud 34-3/8 in. (873 mm) A B C D Catalog # in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm LDS33 36 914 36 914 8.5 216 11 279 LDS46 48 1219 72 1829 8.5 216 11 279 TR11T/TR442 - Round Telescoping Termination Cap E D 23 in. (584 mm) 19 in. (483 mm) C B A LDS-BV Decorative Shroud 15-5/8 in. (397 mm) Catalog # LDS-BV ST1175/ST475 - Square Termination Cap B C E E 26 12.5 15.5 22 23 mm 660 318 394 533 584 B B 20 in.
11 9 8 5 Top Front Face Grate Smoke Shelf Smoke Shield 7 8 9 10 1 ea. 4 in. Outside Air Inlet Ring Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-50 • 4013-041 • Rev AA • 7/12 Additional service parts on following page. Touch-Up Paint 71479 18320 Strip Protector Qty. 3 req. 4013-188 34548 35192 33271 4025-023 Smoke Shield Kit Qty. 2 req. 1 ea. Outside Air Shield Screen Cover (top only) 1 ea. Fastener Pack Qty. 2 req. 35191 31190 Qty. 6 req. Outside Air Kit 10002 34590 Nailing Flange 1 ea.
E. Contact Information Please contact your Heat & Glo dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Heat & Glo dealer, please visit www.heatnglo.com. – NOTES – 52 Important operating • and maintenance instructions included. Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
