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P127004 01

P/N 127004-01 Rev. C 02/2018

HOMEOWNERS GUIDE FOR YOUR 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 .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Precautions...... 2 Cleaning and Maintenance...... 6 Understanding Your Fireplace...... 2 Troubleshooting...... 7 Operating Your Fireplace...... 4 Fireplace Accessories...... 9 Wood Selection...... 5 Customer Service...... 9 Draft Guidelines - Appendix A.... 10

KEEP THIS MANUAL. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT HOMEOWNER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, must always be used when operating LLC (IHP) limited warranty will be voided fireplace. by, and IHP will disclaim any responsibil- 1. Never start a with a liquid fire ity for the following: starter such as gasoline, kerosene, or 1. Improper installation of your IHP liquid barbecue starters. fireplace and IHP component parts. 2. Never burn trash or trees (such as Consult your installation instructions. Christmas trees) as they can create 2. Any alteration of IHP fireplace and/or extremely hot and cause sparks components. that may be hazardous. 3. Use of an insert in an IHP fireplace. IHP 3. Never use wood products with syn- does not recommend or authorize the thetic binders. They create creosote use of any insert in our fireplaces and in system and termination which will assume no responsibility for any can be hazardous. damages caused by an insert. 4. Keep children and pets away from The safety precautions and operating hot surfaces to avoid burns. Carefully instructions in this homeowner’s guide supervise children when they are in the cannot cover all possible situations that with the fireplace. Exposed metal may arise during use. Caution and care parts and become very hot.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIREPLACE This firebox has been tested to U.L. 127 provides for exhaust of (carbon test standards and is well insulated for monoxide) from the fire. Outer liner is clearances to combustible construction made of galvanized steel and provides materials used in a home. Proper passage for cooling air to keep clearances are outlined on a label on safe at labeled clearance to combustible each component for use by installers and building materials. building inspectors to insure compliance. : The damper is the metal disk Firebox: The firebox is the portion of your found at base of chimney (flue) and has fireplace where the fire is built. It is made 2 positions, open and closed. Flue of heavy gauge steel lined with pat- damper is located inside firebox, similar terned refractory material (firebrick) on to a conventional fireplace. See back, sides and bottom (hearth). This is fireplace owner’s manual for operation. surrounded by another metal enclosure on Outside Air Kit Operation: The outside top, back and bottom. Air space between air damper is located on inside of fire- firebox and outer enclosure provides a cir- place. See fireplace owner’s manual for culating feature that has been engineered operation. for a safe and efficient design. Note: Automatic barometric style damp- Chimney System: The chimney is also ers are installed on some models. made of metal extending from top of fire- /Blower: The fan system is designed place through the and capped with to enhance the principal of a screened termination. Inner liner (flue) your fireplace and is not designed to be of chimney is made of and a blowing system. The switch located on

2 Astria.us.com 127004-01_C UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIREPLACE Continued lower front face of fireplace operates fan. and/or wood should not touch doors. Fireplace Grate: This unit has been AIR CIRCULATION equipped with a grate designed to keep During operation of fireplace, cool air operation of fireplace efficient and safe. enters the firebox through lower grills. Do not alter grate. Size and position Heat rises and is expelled into the room of grate were engineered to give ideal through top grill. This is called convec- characteristics for the fire. tion heat. By keeping logs within grate and not on During periods of extremely cold weather, hearth, you will prevent chance of having when fireplace is not being used, the a log "spill" or roll out of fireplace. DO NOT exact opposite may happen. Warm room OVERLOAD FIREPLACE. Piling excessive air will enter upper grill due to extreme wood on grate will not increase efficiency cold air near outside of metal firebox. Air and could possibly cause smoke to enter cools, drops and re-enters room through your room. When replacing grate, only lower grill. replace with an IHP replacement grate This may be an indication the cold climate for your fireplace model. installation procedure was not used. Fireplace Screen: The fireplace screen prevents sparks and from escap- WARNING: Never block a ing fireplace. Screen should always be closed when a fire is burning. vent or grill of the fireplace. This is important to the cooling CAUTION: Screen handles of the fireplace and assures a will become hot. safe and proper operation as Fireplace Glass Doors (If Installed): Glass designed. doors must be fully opened or fully closed during operation of your fireplace. Grate IMPORTANT: See appendix A, page 10 for additional in- formation regarding draft re- quirements, smoking causes and troubleshooting.

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 3 OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE 1. Keep grate in brackets provided. 2. Open flue damper. During operation WARNING: Fireplaces damper must be in FULLY OPENED equipped with glass doors POSITION. In cold weather, to as- should be operated only with sure proper draw, preheat flue by doors fully opened or doors ful- burning a crumpled newspaper in ly closed. Doors, if left partly damper area after damper has been fully opened. open, may draw gas and flame 3. Open combustion air damper (auto- out of the fireplace opening matic on some models). creating risks of both fire and 4. Build a fire using the following smoke. Doors should warm method: gradually to prevent breakage. • Use seasoned dry wood (should be seasoned at least 1 year) 6. After fire has burned out, do not • Crisscross small pieces of wood and close damper until embers and place crumpled newspaper under it ashes have had a chance to com- • Place 3 logs on grate. DO NOT pletely cool and you are certain there OVERLOAD FIREPLACE. Piling ex- are no warm embers. cessive wood on the grate will not 7. Dispose of ashes by using a metal increase efficiency and could cause container with a tight lid. Do not smoke spillage. remove ashes until you are certain • Light newspaper they are burned out and have cooled 5. Fireplace glass doors, if installed, completely. must be in fully opened or fully closed position during operation of This fireplace is not intended fireplace. to be used as a substitute for a to heat an entire CAUTION: Close screen home. Use for supplementary before closing glass doors. heat only.

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Selecting the right wood depends on your Wood Type Density preference for comfort, aroma and visual Dogwood 0.70 - 0.79 image. If you want a constant heat output, Hickory 0.70 - 0.74 a short flame with a glowing type Oak 0.60 - 0.73 of fire, select a hardwood. If you want a Beech 0.64 - 0.66 short hot fire for damp and chilly morn- Hard Maple 0.58 - 0.65 ings, select a softer wood. The following Birch 0.55 - 0.64 chart is a guide to aide in wood selection. Mulberry 0.59 - 0.63 at the top of chart are harder woods Apple 0.58 - 0.62 and those at bottom of chart are softer. Ash 0.57 - 0.61 Aromatic woods are best from nut and Southern Pine 0.51 - 0.60 fruit trees such as hickory, apple, cherry, Elm 0.50 - 0.59 beech, etc. Heat value from harder woods Walnut 0.52 - 0.55 is better than from softer. It is important Soft Maple 0.47 - 0.54 to burn wood that has been seasoned. Cherry 0.50 - 0.52 Seasoning reduces moisture content for Sycamore 0.49 - 0.52 a good steady fire and less creosote out- put. The recommended length of time for Douglas Fur 0.45 - 0.51 proper seasoning is about 1 year. Chestnut 0.42 - 0.44 Spruce 0.41 - 0.44 Never burn trash, plastics, gasoline, Hemlock 0.40 - 0.42 rubber, industrial solvents, flammable liquids, naptha, household garbage, Redwood 0.33 - 0.40 material treated with petroleum products, Aspen 0.37 - 0.39 leaves, paper products, cardboard or salt White Pine 0.35 - 0.37 driftwood.

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE 7. Before installing a vented or vent-free When wood burns slowly, it produces tar gas log set in a solid burning and other organic vapors which, when fireplace, chimney flue and firebox combined with expelled moisture, forms must be cleaned of , creosote, creosote. Creosote vapors condense in ashes and loose paint by a qualified relatively cool chimney flue of a slow chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite burning fire. if highly heated. Inspect chimney As a result, creosote residue accumulates flue for damage. If damaged, oper- on flue lining. When ignited, this creosote ate vent-free gas log heater with flue makes an extremely hot fire. Chimney damper closed. should be inspected at least twice a year 8. Replace termination cap with screws. during heating season to determine REFRACTORY if creosote build-up has occurred. If The brick refractory on the interior of creosote has accumulated, it should be your fireplace (sides, back and bottom) is removed to reduce risk of chimney fire. manufactured with a high quality cement It is recommended that you use a profes- mixture and reinforced with a wire mesh. sional . In a new fireplace or one with new refrac- Removing Creosote tory, allow refractory to cure for 24 hours. In order to remove creosote from flue, When building a fire, build a small one termination cap must be removed. for the first 3 or 4 fires. The refractory is 1. Close damper before cleaning flue as subjected to expansion and contraction fine soot can become airborne in the from the heating and cooling of firebox home. during operation. It is acceptable to oper- 2. If termination is round top (3 feet of ate the fireplace with cracks of 1/64" wide. exposed pipe with round cap) remove If a crack should develop that is larger 3 screws that secure ter- than the hairline crack described, take the mination to last section of pipe and lift following corrective measures: off cap. 1. Patch crack with a refractory patching 3. For square chase termination with cement available at fireplace shops or pyramid cap, remove screws that hardware stores. The refractory must secure top at four corners. still be in one piece to patch. 4. Place termination top aside. 2. Replace refractory panel (see fire- 5. After cleaning is completed open place owner’s manual). DO NOT damper and collect debris in trash continue to use your fireplace if your container. A professional chimney refractory has a crack that exceeds sweep has all tools and experience 1/64". necessary to complete this job. Refractories are available through your 6. Be certain to clean all loose debris service dealer. from termination before replacing.

6 Astria.us.com 127004-01_C CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued GRATE GLASS DOORS If grate deteriorates or is distorted, re- Clean glass with any commercial glass place with an IHP grate designed for your cleaner or soap and water. Do not use any fireplace (see fireplace owner’s manual). 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 SMOKE 9. Damper not in fully opened position. This fireplace has been designed to oper- 10. Outside air damper not in opened ate without smoke spillage into the room position. when installed and operated properly. In 11. Operating fireplace with partially the event a smoking problem does occur, opened doors. check for one of the following conditions: 12. Additional chimney pipe(s) may be 1. Outside environmental conditions necessary under certain conditions. adversely affecting draft. (Additional chimney pipe available as 2. Lack of ventilation due to a tightly accessory item.) insulated could prevent the IMPORTANT: For see-through and pen- fireplace from drawing properly. If insula models, air currents in the room this happens, open a a small can cause some smoke spillage. amount while operating fireplace. COLD AIR DRAFTS 3. Other appliances competing for In cold areas you must take special available air in a tightly sealed home. precautions and follow COLD CLIMATE These could be heating appliances, installation instructions in your owner’s exhaust fans and manual. exhaust fans. If cold air drafts are present when your 4. Relationship of your house to hills, fireplace is not in operation check the trees and nearby taller can following: affect wind conditions which can 1. Air coming out of fireplace opening. have a direct effect on your fireplace Close damper. operation. 2. Air near sides of firebox interior. Close 5, Chimney termination not installed to outside combustion air damper. proper height. 3. Air coming in around sides of fire- 6. Blockage of flue or termination cap. place, between fireplace and . 7. Flue and termination caked with creo- Make sure fireplace frame has been sote buildup. caulked to enclosure of frame. 8. Grate too close to front of fireplace, not positioned behind smoke shelf. Position grate in designated area on brackets.

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 4. Air from bottom grill (circulating units final disposal. If ashes are disposed of only). Make sure fireplace enclosure by burial in soil or otherwise locally dis- and base have been insulated ac- persed, they should be retained in closed cording to cold climate installation container until cinders have thoroughly instructions in owner’s manual. cooled. Note: After all measures to avoid cold air GLASS DOORS drafts have been taken, there may still be Glass doors used by IHP are tempered a slight cold air draft coming through the (safety) glass and have been tested to and other areas. This may be due national standards. When glass breaks to circumstances beyond the manufac- during use it could be for the following turer’s control, such as around reasons: the structure and tightness of the home 1. Fire is too large (creating negative pressure), etc. 2. Logs are too close to glass. Logs and ASH DISPOSAL any burning material should not touch Ashes should be placed in a metal glass. This may cause glass to break. container with a tight fitting lid. Closed 3. Heat has built up too fast. container of ashes should be placed on a Continued operation at excessively high noncombustible or on the ground. may cause glass to partially The container should be kept well away lose it's temper and break. from all combustible materials pending

8 Astria.us.com 127004-01_C FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES GLASS DOORS GAS LOGS Bifold glass doors are optional with A full line of vented and vent-free IHP fireplace. For replacement, refer to IHP gas logs is available. See your fireplace installation instructions in your dealer or distributor for details or owner’s manual. visit Astria.us.com Note: Use of glass doors other than those FANS/BLOWERS manufactured by IHP voids warranty This accessory is designed to enhance and may create a potentially hazardous the convection principle (see Air Circu- condition. lation, page 3). It is not designed as a Refer to installation instructions that blowing system. come with kit for installation de- tails. Glass door kits can be installed before, during or after fireplace has been installed.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

You may have further questions about in- Note: The serial number and other per- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. tinent information can be found on the Please contact your IHP dealer for any rating plate located behind the screen questions or concerns. When calling your near upper right corner of firebox. In dealer please have your model and serial some models it may be located vertically numbers of your fireplace ready. You can on side panel. also visit our web site at Astria.us.com

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 9 APPENDIX A Draft Requirements come off with cleaning. Your wood-burning appliance is dependent Overfiring of a appliance is a condition where upon a properly functioning chimney for excessive temperatures are reached, beyond optimum performance. It is important to the design capabilities of the appliance. The match the wood-burning appliance to the damage that occurs from overfiring is not chimney. The chimney has two functions: covered under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. 1.. It draws combustion air into the appliance (without air, no fuel will burn) and Also see Troubleshooting on Page 12. 2..It exhausts combustion by-products. Your new appliance is what is known as a “natural draft” appliance. The appliance depends solely on the nat- WARNING ural draft of the chimney system to draw Neither the manufacturer nor combustion air into the unit. Draft is the force that moves air from the appliance the seller warrants “smoke up into the chimney. The amount of draft free” operation nor are we in your chimney depends on the length responsible for inadequate of the chimney, local geography, nearby system draft caused by mechan- obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures ical systems, general construc- in the appliance (overfiring). Slow or inad- tion conditions, inadequate equate draft equals poor combustion and chimney heights, adverse wind possible smoking problems. The following conditions and/or unusual envi- are some conditions that may contribute to poor chimney draft: ronmental factors or conditions beyond our control. 1..A chimney too large for your appliance. 2..A chimney with not enough height to produce adequate draft. Selecting the Proper Venting System 3. A chimney with excessive height (this The appliance is merely one component of a may allow exhaust to cool too much larger system. The other equally important before exiting, which will stall the rate component is the venting system. This is the exhaust exits). necessary for achieving the required flow 4. Offsets in the venting system are too of combustion air to the fire chamber and restrictive (see Chimney Guidelines). for safely removing unwanted combustion Inadequate draft will cause the appliance by products from the appliance. to leak smoke into the room through the If the venting system’s design does not wood-burning appliance and the chimney promote these ends, the system may connector joints. not function properly. Poorly functioning Excessive draft may cause an uncontrol- venting systems may create performance lable burn or a glowing red appliance or problems as well as be a safety hazard. A chimney part. draft test should read greater than .04’ Overfiring Damage - If the appliance or W.C. (inches water ) and less than chimney connector glows, you are overfir- .08” W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard, the ing. Other symptoms may include: Cracking, installer must take into account all varia- warping or burning out of components, bles within the installation and install the plated accessories may turn color, appliance appliance in such a manner that satisfies glass may develop a haze, which will not the draft requirements of the appliance.

10 Astria.us.com 127004-01_C APPENDIX A Continued See Chimney Guidelines to assist you in Negative Pressure Warning selecting the proper venting system for These appliances are not designed to be your installation. operated in a negative pressure. In very American National Standards Institute airtight with large kitchen exhaust ANSI/NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, fans, furnace cold air returns, fresh air Fireplaces, Vents, and -Burn- exchange systems and any other air ing Appliances - See Draft Section: A system in close proximity to the heating chimney or vent shall be so designed and appliance may create a negative pressure constructed to develop a flow sufficient to in the same room as the heating appliance. completely remove all flue and vent gases to This can create dangerous back drafting of the outside atmosphere. The venting system the appliance and chimney joints, drawing shall satisfy the draft requirements of the combustion by-products into the home. Be connected appliance in accordance with the sure your home has adequate makeup air manufacturer’s instructions. to eliminate negative pressures caused by the above-mentioned sources. Outside air Chimney Guidelines: connected to the appliance probably will • Most wood-burning appliances re- not resolve such a problem as the appliance quires approximately 12 feet mini- is not the source of negative pressure. IHP mum of “effective draw” provided accepts no liability for damages resulting by the venting system. As a rule of from negative pressures described here. thumb, every 90 degree total direc- Ventilation Requirements - Provide tion change in the venting will result adequate air for combustion. The fresh in a loss of approximately 5 feet of air requirements of this appliance must “effective draw.” Example: If two 45 be met within the space where it will be degree offsets are used, subtract 5 installed. Ventilation is essential when feet from the actual vertical vent height using a solid-fuel-burning appliance. In to determine your “effective draw.” In well insulated and weather tight homes, it this case if you had 14 feet of vertical may be difficult to establish a good draft vent, the effective draw would only be up the chimney (caused by a shortage of approximately 9 feet (14 ft. - 5 ft. = 9 air in the home). The lack of air is caused ft.), therefore it may be necessary to by many common household appliances add additional height to the venting which exhaust air from the home (such system. as a furnace, , air conditioner, • Do not install an offset within the first clothes dryer, exhaust fans, fireplaces, two feet above the flue outlet on the and other fuel burning appliances). Also, appliance. the combustion process of this appliance • In well insulated and weather tight uses oxygen from inside the dwelling. If the homes, it may be difficult to establish a available fresh air delivery in the dwelling good draft up your chimney. The poor is insufficient to support the demands of draft is caused by a shortage of air in these appliances, problems can result (i.e. the house. In this situation an Outside excessive negative pressure can develop Air Kit may need to be installed (See in the dwelling which will affect the rate at Negative Pressure Warning below and which this appliance can draft thus result- Outside Combustion Air in the Instal- ing in performance problems or smoking. lation and Operation manual). To correct this problem it may help to open a window (preferably on the windward side of the house) or install an outside air kit.

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 11 APPENDIX A Continued Smoking – Causes And Troubleshooting F. Poor chimney draft - With no fire, there To reduce the likelihood of smoking when should be sufficient draft to exhaust opening the door, open the combustion cigarette smoke introduced under the air control or damper before opening the baffle or flue baffle. Chimneys installed door. Your appliance has been designed against an outside wall without protection and tested to provide smoke free operation. may generate back draft problems which Occasionally, there may be a small amount will cause start-up problems. To prevent of smoking upon the fire, until the this, open a nearby window, roll up a chimney heats up but this should not con- piece of paper and light it. Then, hold it tinue. If the appliance continues to smoke it in the upper part of the firebox to warm is probably for one of the following reasons: up the chimney. Wait until the draft is sufficient, then start the fire. A. Negative pressure in the house - G. Blower for forced air kit operating . As the fire burns, air goes up the chim- (some models) - Make sure that the ney. This air must be replaced through blower is in the “off” position when you leakage into the house or through the open the appliance door for reloading. outside air . When operating the appliance, open a nearby window tem- Locating The Appliance porarily to check if there is adequate The best location to install your appliance replacement air supply. is determined by considering the location B. Blowers operating (e.g.: range hood) of , doors, and the traffic flow in - These blowers draw air out of the the room where the appliance is located, house and may actually cause a neg- allowing space in front of the unit for the ative pressure in the house. Turn off hearth extension and the mantel, and taking all blowers and open a nearby window into consideration the location of the hot to determine if this is the cause of the air ducts (some models), outside air kit problem. and chimney. C. Wet wood - Wet or tarred wood will If possible, you should choose a location smoulder and smoke instead of burning where the chimney will pass through the properly. Your dealer can help you de- house without cutting floor or roof joists. termine if you have properly seasoned When selecting the location, the chimney wood for burning. outlet position and the direction of the wind D. Dirty or blocked chimney - Check to are important factor affecting the chimney make sure the chimney is clear and performance. To allow a maximum draft clean. If dirty call a certified chimney and to reduce wind turbulence, the chim- sweep or use a properly sized chimney ney must: brush to clean. E. Chimney not long enough - The min- •. Penetrate the highest part of the roof. imum chimney height is twelve (12) •. Be installed as far as possible of roof feet (3.7 m) not including the appliance offsets, trees or any other obstructions height. The chimney must extend at that may cause wind turbulence and back least three (3) feet (915 mm) above its drafts in the chimney. point of contact with the roof and at least •. The least amount of offsets (elbows) two (2) feet (610 mm) higher than any possible. NOTE: A maximum of 2 offsets roof or wall within ten (10) feet (3 m) is allowed. of it. When installed with offsets, the minimum chimney height is fifteen (15) feet. Additional height will increase draft and will decrease the tendency to smoke.

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Location Recommended Marginal Location Wind Direction Tree

Location Not Recommended Location Not Recommended Outside Air Intake Facing the Wind

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Prohibited These appliances are designed to burn natural well-seasoned wood. The should be air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Burning artificial logs, in some model appliances is allowed (see Installation and Operation manual); please read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. DO NOT BURN:

• Garbage; • Salt water driftwood or other previ- • Lawn clippings or yard waste; ously salt water saturated materials; • Materials containing rubber, including • Unseasoned wood; tires; • Christmas tree branches; • Materials containing plastic; • Paper products, colored paper, card- • Waste petroleum products, paints or board, plywood, or particleboard; paint thinners, or asphalt products; • Gasoline; • Materials containing asbestos; • Naphtha; • Construction or demolition debris; • Engine Oil; • Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood; • Flammable Liquids; woods that have been dipped in tar, • Solvents; pitch, pine tar, creosote, etc. • Grease; or • Manure or animal remains; • or

127004-01_C Astria.us.com 13 APPENDIX A Continued NOTE: The use of a moisture Seasoning Guide meter is recommended to ensure Softwoods - 6 months to 18 months the firewood contains less than 20% Hardwoods - 12 months to 24 months moisture. 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.

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127004-01_C Astria.us.com 15 P127004 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

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