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BIS ULTIMA-1 506128-23 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: EPA Wood-Burning Fireplaces

Summary of ULTIMA-1 506128-23

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    Epa wood-burning fireplaces p/n 506128-23 rev. N 05/2013 bis ultima-1 model bis ® ultima-1 this installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do n...

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    Warning to avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food. Important! General safety precautions. Read and understand these safety rules before your first fire. Important when burning wood, use solid natural dry well-se...

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    Table of contents safety rules and specifications for mobile or manufactured home installation .........................Page 2 introduction ......................................Page 3 parts required .................................Page 3 optional equipment ...........................Page 3 operati...

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    Building a fire (starting and maintaining a fire) to start a fire, place several crumpled up balls of newspaper in the firebox. Place small dry pieces of kindling on top of the paper, criss-crossing the kindling so that there are air spaces in between. Keep the fuel far back enough so that air can g...

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    Refueling for best performance the bis ultima-1 fireplace will operate best if attention is given to operating the unit with the damper fully opened (figure 1) after refueling in order to bring the firebox and the chimney system up to their optimum operating tempera- ture. Combustion efficiency is r...

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    Maintaining your fireplace creosote - formation and need for removal when wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creo...

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    Refractory replacement the intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “first fires”. They will not normally dimin- ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory...

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    Glass care glass replacement the glass used for the bis ® ultima-1 fireplace is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° f / 760° c). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with an identical ceramic glass. Tempered glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of the bis ultima-...

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    Framing, facing and mantel the construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the stan- dards and the following illustrations (figures 7, 8 and 9): a. Frame the fireplace using 2” x 3” or heavier lumber. B. Warning: combustible materials cannot be used in the space direct...

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    Combustible materials can not be used in the space directly above the fireplace. Do not fill the space above the fireplace with any material (except the wood framing) f 19-3/32” j 20-1/2” e 7’ min. 2” x 3’ min. D fireplace framing header b a outside chase g h c l* a back wall of chase/enclosure incl...

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    Facing 1. Combustible material 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) (figure 12). Figure 12 figure 11 figure 13 1/2” drywall 2” x 3” min. Spacer spacer 2” x 3” min. 1/2” drywall mantel 45” (1143mm) min...

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    Hot air ducting installation the bis ® ultima-1 fireplace is approved for use with a gravity kit. Gravity kit the gravity kit is designed for double hot air outlets and includes: (see figures 14 and 15) - 2 telescopic lengths 8” i.D. - 2 90º elbows 8” i.D. - 2 hot air outlet kits (grill and frames) ...

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    The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8” dia. Holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8” dia. Openings. Fix the adaptors on the fireplace openings by turning clockwise (figure 14). 2. Maintain at least a...

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    Aluminum tape aluminum tape fireplace connection plastic cover insulation flexible pipe fireplace outside air connection to the fireplace figure 20 during operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as ga...

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    6. The chimney must extend at least three (3) feet (915 mm) above its point of contact with the roof and at least two (2) feet (610 mm) higher than any wall, roof or building within ten (10) feet (3m) of it (figure 21). 7. If the chimney extends higher than five (5) feet (1,500 mm) above its point o...

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    Chimney installation instruc- tions 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass (see figure 22). Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes. The sizes are indicated in table 2 for the floor and ceiling holes and table 3 (page 17) for the roof holes. ...

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    Roof down slope hole size slope asht / ht6103+* s2100+ / ht6000+* ac* roof pitch 6” 6” 6” 0 * 12-3/8” (314 mm) 14-1/8” (359 mm) 15” (380 mm) 2/12 12-9/16” (319 mm) 14-3/8” (365 mm) 15-3/8” (390 mm) 4/12 13” (330 mm) 14-7/8” (378 mm) 16-1/8” (410 mm) 6/12 13-7/8” (352 mm) 15-3/4” (400 mm) 16-7/8” (43...

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    Chimney 6” * elbow offset & height one length between elbows two lengths between elbows 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48” & 48” secure temp asht nova temp ht6103+ 15º a 3-5/16” (84mm) 4-5/16” (110mm) 5-7/8” (149mm) 7-7/16” (189mm) 10-1/2” (267mm) 13-5/8” (34...

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    Angled wall radiation shield * (rsm+ and rsmi30) when traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. Note: 45º angle for canada only ( rsmi45 * ) in cold climate locations (climates where temp...

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    Chimney support installation universal roof support * when installing a support, slightly lift the chimney system so the weight will lie on the support, not on the fireplace to reduce expansion noises. This support has three possible uses: 1. For asht / ht6103+ and s2100+ / ht6000+, it must be used ...

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    Follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the asht * elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney. 2. In the middle of the oval, drill a hole in the masonry chimney at...

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    Installation accessories description cat./part no. Door kit (required - order separately) victorian arch shape doors, black buvbk contemporary arch shape door, black bucbk clean face panel kit panel for clean face option (tiling flange) bucf outside air kit (required - included with fireplace) outsi...

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    Clearance to combustibles the following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation: side wall: 17” (324 mm) measured from the fireplace side. Ceiling: 6’ 8” (2,032 mm) measured from the base of the fireplace. Fireplace enclosure: bottom: 0” side: 0” to spacer back: 0” to spacer...

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    Fireplace model bis® ultima-1 - approved venting components manufactured by security chimneys international™ only. • 6” diameter chimney - ac (air cooled), secure temp ® asht (or nova temp ® ht6103+) and secure temp s2100+ (or nova temp ht6000+). • 6” diameter chimney for relining masonry chimneys -...

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    (ac) air-cooled chimney system* 6” i.D. And 11” o.D. Air cooled, stainl. Steel inner and zinc coated steel exterior ac starter adaptors one of the following adaptors is required if installing an ac chimney system * ac chimney is not recommended at elevations above 4,000 feet or in cold climates (cli...

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    26 printed in u.S.A. © 2006 ihp llc p/n 506128-23 rev. N 05/2013 your fireplace's model number ________________________________________ your fireplace's serial number ________________________________________ the date on which your fireplace was installed ___________________________ your dealer's nam...