Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Villa Vista Lennox Hearth Products
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TM MODEL SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE W ARNINGS • The fireplace cannot be operated without a door . Consult your dealer to select the correct door model. • Important! T o assure proper alignment of glass doors: Install this fireplace in a square and plumb condition, using shims as necessar y at sides and/or bottom.
2 IMPORT ANT! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERST AND THESE SAFETY R UL E S B EF O RE YO U R F IR S T F I RE . W ARNING T o avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food.
3 SAFETY RULES FOR OPERA TING YOUR FIREPLACE • Use only Lennox Hearth Products glass doors, specifically designed for the Villa Vista fireplace. • When cleaning the firepla ce, the ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fit- ting lid.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 OPERA TING THE FIREPLACE Fuel The Villa Vista™ fireplace is designed to work best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood. Hardw oods are preferred to softwood s since the energy content of wood is relative to its density .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 5 Accelerated Combustion The maximum heat output for the Villa Vista™ fireplace is achieved by burning with the com- bustion air damper opened ( see Figure 2 ) . By thi s metho d, the Vi lla Vista firepla ce can produc e up to 70,000 BTU of heat per hour .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 6 Step 3. Keep the combustion air damper and the by-pass damper opened for 10 minutes before closing it.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 7 Figure 6 ROT A TE ROT A TE ROT A TE Cleaning Procedure (see Figure 6) : 1. Rotate the retainers to release the com- bustor support plate while holding it to make sure it does not drop. 2. Rotate the support plate and remove the combustor .
8 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Door Adjustment The door may need to be adjusted to be com- pletely airtight. The gasket airtightness can be adjusted using the adjustment screw located on the fireplace facade at the bottom of the fireplace opening.
9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Also, the outside air inlet duct should be wrapped with noncombustible insulation to minimize the formation of condensation. Do not place insulation materials directly against the chimney sec tio ns.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 10 ROUGH FRAMING FACE (UNFINISHED SHOWN ) 2" X 3" MIN. 7’ Min" Plywood 1/2” 11-1/4" 1-1/2" 23-1/2" 13-3/8" .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 11 INSULA TED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Figure 12 GYPSUMBOARD OR ANY RIGID MA TERIAL. BASE IF REQUIRED. MUST HA VE SAME FIRESTOPPING RESIST ANCE AS ADJACENT WALL. MUST HA VE THE SAME INSULATION AS ADJACENT CEILING.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 12 Figure 13 Facing 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) must be installed flush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.e. the steel facade of the fireplace ( see Figure 13 ) .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 13 HOT AIR DUCTING INST ALLA TION Gravity Kit Double hot air outlet includes: (see Figure 16 ) - 2 telescopic lengths 8" I.D. - 2 90º elbows 8" I.D. - 2 hot air outlet kits (louvers and frames) - 2 adaptors See components list Page 22 .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14 The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the top and bottom plates closing up the 8" diameter holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8" diameter openings.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 15 Figure 20 Figure 19 OUTSIDE AIR KIT During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air from outside the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 16 CHIMNEY SYSTEM CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION NOTES 1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better per formance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 17 Figure 22 ACBI CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass ( see Figure 23 ) . Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 18 Figure 25 Figure 26 OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION For the minimum chimney height when using elbows, see T able 3 and refer to Figure 27 . Note : Use of ACBI chim ney with these fireplac es require the use of a starter section used at the fireplace top collar .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 19 Figure 28 ANGLED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º angle, an angled insulated wall radiation shield must be installed.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 20 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MUL TIPLE TERMINA- TIONS For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The termination must be placed a minimum of 18" (460 mm) above the chase.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 21 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICA TIONS The following requirements must be met: 1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks that could inhibit correct installation of the liner .
22 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Decorative Cast Iron Door (Required - Order Separately) Arch Shape Door , Gold Plated H3279 Arch Shape Door , Bl.
23 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS ACBI Chimney (AC - Air Cooled - 7" I.D., 13" O.D.) Description Cat./ Part No. Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components 12" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L12 H3252 18" Length, 7" Dia., ACBI7L18 H3253 36" Length, 7" Dia.
24 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Secure T emp™ ASHT 1" - High T emperature Insulated Stainless Steel Chimney System (7" ID and 11" OD) Description Cat.
25 VILLA VIST A™ COMPONENTS LISTS Replacement Parts Description Cat. No. Back Refractory H3301 Right Side Refractory H3302 Left Side Refractory H3303 Bottom Refractory H3304 Ash Lip H3300 Wooden Doo.
26 Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 by Lennox Hearth Products P/N 850,028M REV . J 11/2008 Y our Fireplace's Model Number ________________________________________ Y our Fireplace's Serial Number __.
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