P127003 01 P/N 127003-01 Rev. C 02/2018 HOMEOWNERS GUIDE FOR YOUR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE Read this manual carefully before using your wood burning fireplace. Understand and observe all guidelines included in this manual for safe operation of your wood burning fireplace inside your home. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Precautions...............2 Understanding Your Fireplace..............2 Operating Your Fireplace......................4 Wood Selection....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS, LLC (IHP) limited warranty will be voided by, and IHP will disclaim any responsibility for the following: 1. Improper installation of your IHP fireplace and IHP component parts. Consult your installation instructions. 2. Any alteration of IHP fireplace and/or components. 3. Use of an insert in an IHP fireplace.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIREPLACE Continued Fireplace Grate: This unit has been equipped with a grate designed to keep operation of fireplace efficient and safe. Do not alter grate. Size and position of grate were engineered to give ideal combustion characteristics for the fire. By keeping logs within grate and not on hearth, you will prevent chance of having a log "spill" or roll out of fireplace. DO NOT OVERLOAD FIREPLACE.
OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE 1. 2. 3. 4. • • • 5. • Keep grate in brackets provided. Open flue damper. During operation damper must be in FULLY OPENED POSITION. In cold weather, to assure proper draw, preheat flue by burning a crumpled newspaper in damper area after damper has been fully opened. Open combustion air damper (automatic on some models).
WOOD SELECTION Selecting the right wood depends on your preference for comfort, aroma and visual image. If you want a constant heat output, a short flame with a glowing coals type of fire, select a hardwood. If you want a short hot fire for damp and chilly mornings, select a softer wood. The following chart is a guide to aide in wood selection. Woods at the top of chart are harder woods and those at bottom of chart are softer.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE When wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which, when combined with expelled moisture, forms creosote. Creosote vapors condense in relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. Chimney should be inspected at least twice a year during heating season to determine if creosote build-up has occurred.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued GRATE If grate deteriorates or is distorted, replace with an IHP grate designed for your fireplace (see fireplace owner’s manual). GLASS DOORS Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass with cool water if glass is still hot from use. Let doors dry completely before building the next fire.
TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 4. Air from bottom grill (circulating units only). Make sure fireplace enclosure and base have been insulated according to cold climate installation instructions in owner’s manual. Note: After all measures to avoid cold air drafts have been taken, there may still be a slight cold air draft coming through the louver and other areas.
FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES GLASS DOORS Bifold glass doors are optional with IHP fireplace. For replacement, refer to fireplace installation instructions in your owner’s manual. Note: Use of glass doors other than those manufactured by IHP voids warranty and may create a potentially hazardous condition. Refer to installation instructions that come with door kit for installation details. Glass door kits can be installed before, during or after fireplace has been installed.
APPENDIX A Draft Requirements Your wood-burning appliance is dependent upon a properly functioning chimney for optimum performance. It is important to match the wood-burning appliance to the chimney. The chimney has two functions: 1.. It draws combustion air into the appliance (without air, no fuel will burn) and 2..It exhausts combustion by-products. Your new appliance is what is known as a “natural draft” appliance.
APPENDIX A Continued See Chimney Guidelines to assist you in selecting the proper venting system for your installation. American National Standards Institute ANSI/NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances - See Draft Section: A chimney or vent shall be so designed and constructed to develop a flow sufficient to completely remove all flue and vent gases to the outside atmosphere.
APPENDIX A Continued Smoking – Causes And Troubleshooting To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the door, open the combustion air control or damper before opening the door. Your appliance has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally, there may be a small amount of smoking upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up but this should not continue. If the appliance continues to smoke it is probably for one of the following reasons: A.
APPENDIX A Continued Location Recommended Marginal Location Wind Direction Tree Location Not Recommended Location Not Recommended Outside Air Intake Facing the Wind Figure 1 Prohibited Fuels These appliances are designed to burn natural well-seasoned wood. The wood fuel should be air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
APPENDIX A Continued NOTE: The use of a firewood moisture meter is recommended to ensure the firewood contains less than 20% moisture. Seasoning Guide Softwoods - 6 months to 18 months Hardwoods - 12 months to 24 months Logs that are 5” diameter across or larger should be split in half, three pieces if over 8 inches, and four pieces when over a foot across. If a tree has been dead for 2 - 4 years it still needs to be cut, split, and seasoned for 6 to 24 months depending on the wood. 8 Ft. 8' (2.
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P127003 01 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2014 Innovative Hearth Products LLC P/N 127003-01 Rev.
