IHP H7303 Wood-Burning Fireplaces Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- IHP
Table of Contents
IHP H7303 Wood-Burning Fireplaces
SURROUND KIT CONTENTS
- 1 ea. Right Side Surround Panel
- 1 ea. Left Side Surround Panel
- 1 ea. Upper Surround Panel
- 1 ea. Lower Surround Panel
- 8 ea. 10-32 x 1/2” Screws
- 1 ea. Instruction Sheet
- 1 ea. Keystone
- 3 ea. 10-32 x 1/2” Screws
CAST SURROUND kiTS
Cat. No.| Model| Description
H7303| CSk| Cast Surround kit
H7757| CSk-Dk| Cast Surround Decorative keystone
GENERAL INFORMATION
This cast-iron surround kit provides attractive panels to give your fireplace a finished look by covering the fireplace opening around the appliance. If you encounter any problems, need clarification of these instructions or are not qualified to properly install this kit, contact your local distributor or dealer. Read this instruction sheet in its entirety before beginning the installation. ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SHUT DOWN THE APPLIANCE AND ALLOW IT TO COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
Fireplace Mantel Preparation – The cast surround is designed to be installed over different type and thicknesses of finishing material.
WARNING : In accordance with the type of finishing material that will be installed around the fireplace, it is important to respect some criteria to allow the installation of the cast surround. Refer to the sections indicated below to determine the appropriate finishing material installation method in relation with the material type used:
- Drywall or rock board finish (see Section 1A).
- Finishing material thickness from 1/2” to 1” from the fireplace facing (see Section 1B).
- Finishing material thickness over 1” (see Section 1C).
SECTION 1A: PLAIN ROCK BOARD OR DRYWALL FINISH
When installing the fireplace, the wood frame has to be flush to the fireplace front. This way the drywall finish (on sides) and non-combustible panel (on top) will be installed 1/2” in front of the fireplace front (see Figure 3).
WARNING : For safety concerns, it is prohibited to install combustible panels on top of the fireplace up to the top spacers (see Figure 5).The fireplace facing must be clear for a width of 32-5/8” between the drywall panels to a height of 33-5/8” (see Figure 4). This is to avoid interference between your finishing material and all the support brackets of the cast surround. Go to Section 2 for the installation instructions of the cast surround.
SECTION 1B: THIN FINISHING MATERIAL. (TILES, CERAMIC OR OTHERS)
The cast surround is designed to superpose over a range of finishing material. The minimum and recommended thickness is 1/2” but can go up to 1” from the fireplace facing.When installing the fireplace, the wood frame has to be 1/2” recessed from the fireplace front. This way the drywall (on sides) and non- combustible panel (on top) will be installed flush with the fireplace front (see Figure 6).
The finishing material will be superposed on the fireplace facing which it can overlap. If your finishing material is thicker or if you want to keep a 1/2’ offset between the fireplace front and finishing material, you may install the wood frame further back by an equivalent distance.
WARNING: For safety concerns, it is prohibited to install combustible panels on top of the fireplace up to the top spacers (see Figure 5). The fireplace facing must be clear for a width of 32-5/8” between finishing material panels to a height of 33-5/8” (see Figure 7). This is to avoid interference between your finishing material and all the support brackets of the cast surround. Go to Section 2 for the installation instructions of the cast surround.
SECTION 1C: THICK FINISHING MATERIAL
The cast surround won’t superpose well over a thick finishing material so bricks or stones have to be installed around the cast surround. This installation must include an adequate clearance to allow installation or removal of the cast surround afterward.
When installing the fireplace, the wood frame has to be 1/2” recessed from the fireplace front. This way the drywall (on sides) and non-combustible panel (on top) will be installed flush with the fireplace front (see Figure 8). If you want to lower the thickness variation between the facing and finishing material, you may install the wood frame further back by an equivalent distance.
WARNING: For safety concerns, it is prohibited to install combustible panels on top of the fireplace up to the top spacers (see Figure 5). Thick finishing material must be installed with 1/8” clearance to the cast surround sides and 3/4” clearance to cast surround top. See Figure 9 for dimensions and position of thick finishing material
Installing the optional keystone
If you purchased the optional keystone, it must be assembled before the cast surround is installed on the fireplace.
- Place the top part of the cast surround face down on a piece of wood.
- Drill 3/8” holes through the two predrilled holes located on the middle of the top casting.
- Assemble the keystone to the top casting using the screws provided with the keystone.
Cast Surround Installatio
Step 1. Assembling the cast surround
- Place the four parts of the cast surround face down on the floor as shown on Figure 12 (place a protection sheet or cloth on the floor to keep from damaging the paint).
- Assemble the side parts to the top and bottom part using eight (8) 10-32 x 1/2” screw.
You will have to mate the surfaces (note 1) and align the edges (note 2) shown on Figure 12. Note that due to normal cast variability, the assembly brackets allow some assembly variation.
Preparing the fireplace
- Screw the four (4) countersunk head screws in the four (4) factory installed rive-nut on the fireplace front sides.
- The distance between the screw head and the fireplace front depends of the thickness of your finishing material (FMT). Refer to Table 1 to determine this distance.
Installing the cast surround
WARNING: The cast surround weighs around 120-lbs. It is strongly recommended that at least two person manipulate the assembled cast surround for the installation operation. Lift up the cast surround, the back side
- Lift up the cast surround, the back side facing toward the fireplace.
- Center the cast surround on the fireplace and align the holding brackets with the fireplace screws.
- Lift up the cast surround 1/2” and push it toward the fireplace.
- Let the cast surround come down so that the four cast holders are suspended on the four screws. The countersunk head shape of the screws will help pushing the cast surround toward the fireplace for a better fit.