Ventis OCV-RR-36 - Table of Contents

Ventis Forever Firebox – OCV-RR-36/42 – 07-10-2020 rev4 2
Table of Contents
1. General Product & Safety Information ..............................................3
2. Design & Installation Considerations .................................................3
3. Fireplace Location Selection ...............................................................4
4. Fireplace & Chimney Location ............................................................5
5. Equipment, Tools, & Hardware ..........................................................5
6. Inspect the Fireplace & Components .................................................5
7. Fireplace System .................................................................................5
8. Safety Considerations .........................................................................6
9. Fireplace Dimensions ..........................................................................7
10. Clearances............................................................................................8
11. Chase Construction .............................................................................9
12. Framing the Fireplace ...................................................................... 10
13. Mount & Level the Fireplace ........................................................... 11
14. Metal Hearth Strips .......................................................................... 11
15. Chimney Requirements .................................................................... 12
16. Optional Offset/Elbow Installation .................................................. 13
17. Termination Requirements .............................................................. 14
18. Chimney Installation......................................................................... 14
19. Firestops ........................................................................................... 15
20. Attic Insulation Shield ...................................................................... 15
21. Complete the Top Termination ....................................................... 16
22. Chase Installation ............................................................................. 16
23. Finishing the Fireplace ..................................................................... 16
24. Hearth Extensions – Building & Finishing........................................ 17
25. Hearth Extension 4” or more Below Fireplace Opening ................ 18
26. Hearth Extension Less Than 4” Below Fireplace Opening ............. 18
27. Fireplace Opening & Hearth Extensions Flush with the Floor ....... 19
28. Non-Combustible Sealant Material ................................................. 19
29. Mantel & Wall Protection ................................................................ 20
30. Gas Log Provision ............................................................................. 21
31. Gas Log Conversion .......................................................................... 22
32. Assembling Loose Parts/Brackets .................................................... 23
a. Refractory Panel Retaining Clips ...................................................... 23
b. Log Grate .......................................................................................... 23
c. Wall Stud Nailing Flanges ................................................................. 23
33. Replacement Firebox Components ................................................. 24
34. Optional Components ....................................................................... 24
35. Chimney Components ...................................................................... 25
36. General Operating Parts ................................................................... 26
a. Flue Damper ...................................................................................... 26
b. Glass Doors ........................................................................................ 27
37. Creosote & Soot Formation .............................................................. 28
38. Maintenance Procedures (Professional) ......................................... 28
39. Safety & Operating Information ....................................................... 29
c. General Fireplace Safety ................................................................... 29
d. Clear Space ........................................................................................ 29
e. Log Grate ........................................................................................... 30
f. Firebrick & Refractory ....................................................................... 30
g. Fireplace Screen ................................................................................ 30
h. Flue Damper ...................................................................................... 30
i. Glass Doors ........................................................................................ 30
j. Chimney Fire ..................................................................................... 30
40. Overfiring ........................................................................................... 31
41. Fuel .................................................................................................... 32
42. Moisture Content .............................................................................. 32
43. Seasoning Firewood .......................................................................... 33
44. Storing Wood .................................................................................... 33
45. Processed Solid Fuel Fire logs .......................................................... 33
46. First Fire ............................................................................................. 33
47. Lighting Instructions ......................................................................... 34
48. Ash Removal ...................................................................................... 34
49. Log Grate Inspection ......................................................................... 34
50. Glass Cleaning ................................................................................... 34
51. Refractory/Firebrick Inspection........................................................ 34