Heatilator • A36/42C, A36/42CH • Installers Manual • 4017-262 • Rev D • 10/07/13
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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• WARNING!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
• CAUTION! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.
• NOTICE:Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetothereplaceortoproperty.
Table of Contents
1 ProductSpecic&ImportantSafetyInformation
A.FireplaceCertication 4
B.Non-CombustibleMaterials 4
C.CombustibleMaterials 4
D.ElectricalCodes 4
2 Getting Started
A.TypicalFireplaceSystem 5
B.DesignandInstallationConsiderations 6
1.SelectingFireplaceLocations 6
2.LocatingFireplace&Chimney 7
C.ToolsandSuppliesNeeded 8
D.InspectFireplaceandComponents 8
E.FireplaceSystemRequirements 8
3 Framing and Clearances
A.FireplaceDimensions 9
B.Clearances 10
MinimumClearancestoCombustibles 10
C.ConstructtheChase 11
D.FrametheFireplace 12
E.SecureandLeveltheFireplace 12
F. ProtectiveMetalHearthStrips 13
G.FanKit(optional) 13
H.OutsideAirKit(optional) 14
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A.ChimneyRequirements 15
B.Offsets/Returns 16
C.TerminationRequirements 17
5 Chimney Installation
A.TypicalChimneySystem 18
B.AssembleChimneySections 19
C.SecureOffset/Return 20
D.InstallCeilingFirestops 20
E.InstallAtticInsulationShield 21
F. RoofPenetration 22
G.InstallChase/ChaseTop 22
H.TerminationCapRequirements 23
I. InstallTerminationCap 23
6 Shrouds
A.RadiationShield 25
B.FieldConstructedShrouds 25
1.OpenTopShroud 25
2.MailboxStyleShroud 26
3.RoofedStyleShroud 26
7 Finishing
A.FinishingMaterial 27
B.HearthExtension,BuildingandFinishing 28
1.FireplaceInstalledFlushontheFloor 29
2.RaisedHearthExtensionandRaisedFireplace 30
C.Non-CombustibleSealantMaterial 31
D.MantelandWallProjections 32
E.Sidewalls/Surrounds 33
8 Fireplace Setup
A.GasLog/LighterProvision 34
B.WoodBurningInserts 34
9 Reference Materials
A.ChimneyComponents 35
B.OptionalComponents 39
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