HEARTH HOME technologies CERONA-IFT Series Passive Heat Kit Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- HEARTH HOME technologies
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HEARTH HOME technologies CERONA-IFT Series Passive Heat Kit
Installation Instructions
Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal
edges are sharp.
CAUTION! Do not install damaged components.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer before starting
installation. DO NOT install a damaged kit.
DANGER
HOT
GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and must be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.
WARNING! Risk of Overheating! DO NOT apply wall sheathing past the edge of discharge opening or finishing templates. Remove finishing templates before appliance operation. Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur.
Introduction
This trim kit is used with the Passive Heat Side Discharge Heat Management
System, which conveys warm air from the fireplace into the same room through a
side discharge.
Installation of the Passive Heat kit must be done in conjunction with the
appliance installation. Follow instructions included with the Passive Heat
side discharge kit to complete installation of the Passive Heat system.
Installation of this kit MUST be performed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install the Passive Heat system with models
that are not approved.
Overheating will occur.
Kit Contents
Verify and remove contents from packaging before beginning installation.
Contents of PH-SIDETRIM Kit
SIDE DISCHARGE KIT (PH-SIDETRIM)
DESCRIPTION| SERVICE PART NO.| QTY
Register Cover| 2560-120| 2
2560-120
12 in. x 8 in. (305 mm x 203 mm) Register
Cover (Quantity 2, Includes Screws)
Figure 1 Passive Heat Side Discharge Trim Kit Components
Register Cover Installation – Side Discharge
Register Cover Installation – Side Discharge
WARNING! Risk of Overheating! Both passive heat side discharge registers
included with kit MUST be installed and be free of any obstructions or
blockages. Overheating will occur.
1. Install register cover with louvers facing the front of the fireplace using provided screws. See Figure 2.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT block passive heat registers! Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur.
Figure 2 Correct Register Orientation
WARNING! Risk of Overheating! DO NOT apply wall sheathing past the edge of discharge opening or finishing templates. Remove finishing templates before appliance operation. Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur.
Finishing
1. Apply wall sheathing material, such as drywall up to 1/2 in. (13mm) thick up to the edge of the discharge opening.
WARNING! Risk of Overheating! DO NOT apply wall sheathing past the edge of discharge opening or finishing templates. Remove finishing templates before appliance operation. Overheating of appliance and combustible materials will occur.
2. Facing Material with Side Discharge (PH-SIDETRIM)
1 Inch Thick or Less: When using facing material in this thickness range, the
Overlap Fit method may be used.
See Figure 3. Place facing materials up to the edge of the discharge opening
and install register covers as instructed. Facing must not interfere with the
air flow through the trim kit.
Figure 3 Inside and Overlap Fit Finishing Methods
Greater than 1 Inch : Non-Combustible facing material in this thickness range must use the Inside Fit method. Place facing materials up to the edge of the register covers. Install register covers as instructed. Consult the appliance Installation Manual to determine maximum facing material thickness.
- The PH-SIDETRIM kit is required to complete installation. Install trim kit (PH-SIDETRIM) as instructed.
- See Figure 4 to understand further details and requirements for Passive Heat side discharge kit.
Figure 4 Finishing Material Installed – Side Discharge
Painting
Side Discharge:
If desired finishing includes a painted register cover, Hearth & Home Technologies recommends using high temperature paint with a minimum of 300 °F (149 °C) continuous exposure rating.
Maintenance
Service and maintain the gas fireplace per instructions.
Keep the air register(s) clean and free of any blockage.
NOTICE: The location of the Passive Heat discharge opening could allow
for venting and other construction materials to be visible. It is acceptable
to paint the vent pipe and other construction materials using a high
temperature paint with a minimum of 300 °F continuous exposure rating.
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends using black touch up paint (part number
TUP-GBK-12) available from your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Please contact your Hearth & Home Technologies
dealer with any questions or concerns.
For the location of your nearest Hearth & Home
Technologies dealer, please visit
www.hearthnhome.com.
Hearth & Home Technologies
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044
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