Heatilator SC60 Installation Manual

Installation and service of this fireplace should be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends NFI certified profes- sionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional. WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Fire Risk. WARNING For use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide). Model(s): In ...

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 ma ...

Customer: Lot/Address Model (circle one): SC60 YES IF NO, WHY? WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or explosion. Verified that the chase is insulated and sealed. (Pg. 11) Verified clearances to combustibles. (Pg. 10) Fireplace is leveled and secured. (Pg. 13) Hearth extension size/height decided. (Pg. ...

Warning! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by the following actions. DO NOT: • install or operate damaged fireplace • modify fireplace • install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home Technologies • operate the fireplace without fully assembling all components • overfire • i ...

2 Getting Started A. Typical Fireplace System Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System ) ) ) ) ) )) )))))))))))))))) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )))))) )))) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) )) Non-combustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed Ceiling firestop on floor of attic Support straps on rafter supp ...

A* F D B C 1/2 in. (13 mm) all configurations 1/2 in. (13 mm) min. distance from fireplace to combustible materials. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a room divider Along a wall G E 48 in. (1219 mm) B G G B A* B H H H A B C D E F G H inches 51 1/8 43 1/8 93 3/8 47 24 1/4 66 25 mm 1299 1095 2372 1194 616 1676 635 Model 12 in. (305 mm) Minim ...

2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fireplace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • 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. • Installing the fireplace in a basement is not recommended. • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the ...

C. Tools and Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level Tape measure 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling scr ...

3 Framing and Clearances A. Fireplace Dimensions Figure 3.1 Fireplace Dimensions 40-3/4 in. (1035 mm) 19-1/8 in. (486 mm) 7-3/4 in. (197 mm) 35 in. (889 mm) 36 in. (914 mm) 42-1/8 in. (1070 mm) Damper Handle 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) Dia. 21-1/8 in. (537 mm) 25 in. (635 mm) 12-1/2 in. (318 mm) 25 in. (635 mm) 3-7/8 in. (98 mm) 9-7/8 in. (251 mm) 1-1/8 in. (29 mm) 18-3/4 in. (476 mm) 10 ...

B. Clearances Warning! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specified in Figure 3.2. Do NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Framing or finishing material used on the front of, or in front of, the fireplace closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials (i.e ...

C. 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. In cold climates, Hearth & Home Technologies recom- mends that the chase be well insulated using batt type insulation between the joists. Construction of the chase may vary ...

D. Frame the Fireplace Notice: Hearth extension design must be determined before installation of fireplace. If the fireplace is placed on the floor the maximum height of a finished raised hearth is 0 in., if you want a higher raised hearth the fireplace must be placed on a platform. NOTICE: Wiring for fans must be done before framed enclosure is completed. Warning! Risk of Fire! ...

E. Secure and Level the Fireplace This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface. Follow the instructions for framing in Section 3. Slide the fireplace into position. Be sure to provide the minimum 1/2 in. air clearance at the sides and back of the fireplace. The fireplace should be positioned so the face of the non- combustible ma ...

G. Outside Air Kit As you install the outside air kit, Hearth & Home Tech- nologies recommends you utilize the shortest duct run to optimize the performance of the outside air kit. The outside air inlet hood should be positioned in a manner that will not allow snow, leaves, etc. to block the inlet. In some installations the air duct may need to be run verti- cally. In such an in ...

H. Fan Kit Notice: Wiring for fans must be done before framed enclosure is cvompleted. If using a Heat Zone kit, it also must be installed before enclosure is complete. WHT (Silver Screw) Ground Blower Receptacle 110V Supply 1. Fan BLK WHT Ground Wall Junction Box Ground Screw BLK (Brass Screw) WHT Ground BLK Wall Switch to 110V house wiring Figure 3.9 Wiring for Fan Kit The SC6 ...

20 ft (6.10 m) max. pipe between an offset & return Ceiling Firestop 35 ft (10.7 m) max. straight unsupported chimney height 14.8 ft (4.51 m) min. height/single offset-return 20 ft. (6.10 m) min. height/double offset-return 90 ft (27.4 m) max. height 6 ft (1.83 m) max. unsupported chimney above roof 40 in. (1016 mm) Effective Height Figure 4.1 Chimney Requirements NOTICE: A maxi ...

B. 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. Secure offsets with screws ( not to exceed 1/2” / 13 mm in length) Secu ...

Slanted Roofs Flat Roofs Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Multiple Chimney Locat ...

5 Chimney Installation Chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure Maintain minimum height of chimney above roof Additional support for tall chimneys Install roof flashing according to minimum requirements Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Offsets/returns may not exceed 30° from vertical Lock chimney sections together firmly to resist movement C ...

C. Install Chimney Air Kit • Required in Canada. • Follow instructions included with accessory. Notice: Chimney sections cannot be disassembled once locked together. Plan ahead! • Lock chimney sections and/or offsets/returns together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section. • Pull on the top section to make sure it is fully enga ...