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Product Information 

Models 

HH models are supplied with a double glass heat barrier option only. A screen heat barrier is not 

available for HH models.

 

 

Series 

Models 

Burner 

Certification Standard 

Gas Types 

Direct Venting 

44HH 

44HH Front 

44HH RS 

44HH LS 

44HH TS 

100 Single 

US: ANSI Z21.88-2019 

Canada: CSA 2.33-2019 

Natural Gas 

or 

Propane 

Standard 

Type: Passive Vent 

Vent Size: 5”x8” (co-axial) 

Optional 

Type: Power Vent 

Vent Size: 3”x5” (co-axial) 

 NOTES: 

  For more information on Power Venting, please refer to the Power Vent System Installation and Operation Manual. 

  Venting is not supplied by Ortal with the fireplace. The fireplace is certified to be used with, and can be obtained from, the 

vent manufacturers outlined in “General Venting Requirements” section on page 28. 

Certification 

44HH series fireplaces have been tested and approved by CSA Group for safety and efficiency for use with Natural Gas (NG) and 

Propane (LP) only, and 

NOT

 for use with solid fuels. 

CSA Group is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an Accredited Standards Developer.

 

Certification Standard:  

US: ANSI Z21.88 – 2019: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters 

Canada: CSA 2.33 – 2019: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters

 

 

Products: 

CLASS 2901 84: DOMESTIC HEATERS (GAS) Vented Fireplace: Certified to US Standard  

CLASS 2901 04: DOMESTIC HEATERS (GAS) Vented Fireplace 

The fireplaces are permitted for indoor use only. “Indoor” is defined as a conditioned space. The fireplaces are not approved for 

outdoor  or partial outdoor installation.  The fireplaces must be installed while maintaining required clearances. Installation is 

recommended in living spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, great rooms, etc. The fireplaces are not approved for closet 

installation. The fireplace must be installed according to Ortal requirements in addition to any local codes that may apply, such as 

USA: ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Canada: CSA B149. 

 IMPORTANT: 

  Consult the authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for a permit prior to starting the installation. 

  It is the responsibility of the fireplace dealer and installer to ensure that this fireplace is installed and framed in compliance 

with these instructions and all applicable codes. 

  Before starting, take careful note of 

ALL

 the 

WARNINGS

 in this manual. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 44HH Corner LS

Page 1: ...Ortal Installation Manual 44HH Series V1 0 Installation and Operation Manual Ortal 44HH Series Ortal 44HH Series Fireplaces 44HH Front Facing 44HH Corner RS LS 44HH Three Sided TS...

Page 2: ...fireplace and shall be installed The fireplace MUST not be used without the heat barrier in place If the barrier becomes damaged the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer s barrier for this...

Page 3: ...Platform 11 Framing Dimensions 12 General Clearances 15 Heat Release 16 Air Intake Opening 18 Mounting a TV Artwork 20 Access Panel 22 Chase Area Minimum 22 Recessed Ledge Detail 23 Structural Weight...

Page 4: ...Media Placement 45 Operation 46 10 Button Remote Control Handset 46 Operating Instructions 46 Puck Handset 47 Operating Instructions 48 Wall Switch 49 Operating Instructions 49 MyFire App 50 Operatin...

Page 5: ...as an Accredited Standards Developer Certification Standard US ANSI Z21 88 2019 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters Canada CSA 2 33 2019 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters Products CLASS 2901 84 DOMESTIC HEATERS...

Page 6: ...an area easily accessible by the owner typically near the access panel if available You must instruct the owner before handing over the fireplace where this label can be found OWNERS Make sure the in...

Page 7: ...irflow inside the chase These stand offs can directly touch combustible framing Top Framing Stand offs Attached to the front top portion of the fireplace above the glass viewing area It keeps a cleara...

Page 8: ...ult with the contractor and go over all requirements Chase framing requirements 5 8 Type X Drywall or equivalent requirements Heat release requirements Air Intake requirements Access panel size and lo...

Page 9: ...d safety barrier Review operation of the fireplace and remote control with the owner Set up return visit to clean glass after the Initial Burning Period see Post Installation section below Post Instal...

Page 10: ...has no limit No material is permitted to extend past the metal lip surrounding the fireplace viewing area 5 8 Type X Drywall Requirements One layer of 5 8 Type X Drywall or equivalent must be install...

Page 11: ...8 Type X Drywall or equivalent Chase interior does not require a layer of 5 8 Type X Drywall This applies to both combustible and non combustible framing NOTE 5 8 DensGlass Fireguard Sheathing is an a...

Page 12: ...he only permitted application The fireplace may be recessed into the wall Refer to diagrams and values below and in the following pages for details 44HH Front F Series Fireplace A Height B Length C De...

Page 13: ...Depth D Stand Off E Legs F Glass Length G Glass Height 44HH RS LS 49 1 2 50 9 16 21 5 8 10 7 16 9 13 16 44 13 16 29 1 2 Framing Fireplace 44HH RS LS A Height 49 1 2 B Length 50 9 16 C Depth 21 5 8 V...

Page 14: ...th C Depth D Stand Off E Legs F Glass Length G Glass Height 44HH TS 49 1 2 48 15 16 21 5 8 10 7 16 9 13 16 47 5 8 29 1 2 Framing Fireplace 44HH TS A Height 49 1 2 B Length 48 15 16 C Depth 21 5 8 V Fi...

Page 15: ...g area at a 90 angle Building Material The temperature on the side wall can get as high as 150 F above ambient temperature While the fireplace certification allows for this temperature variance buildi...

Page 16: ...es only the height of the heat release must not exceed 1 3 of the width This does not apply to vertical heat releases The space the heat release vents into must have a minimum volume of 184 ft3 The he...

Page 17: ...elease is oriented vertically Entire heat release is on one side of the fireplace chase Split Front Vertical Heat Release Full Vertical Heat Release on One Side Sprinkler Clearance to Heat Release In...

Page 18: ...finished in the form of a louvered ventilation grille gap or toe kick reveal For louvered ventilation grilles the net free air space allowed in the louvered area must be equal or greater than the min...

Page 19: ...19 Air Intake for a Platform NOTE Please refer to the Chase Floor Platform section on page 11 for details on platform construction...

Page 20: ...information Wires inside the chase are not permitted to cross over the fireplace Wires must be installed against a wall The decision to install a television above an Ortal fireplace is up to the disc...

Page 21: ...area At 12 inches above the fireplace viewing area maximum possible recess is 5 inches A deeper recess will interfere with required clearances to venting Maximum possible recess increases at 12 inches...

Page 22: ...design media and lifting the grill burner and bottom pressure release valve This will increase service time and difficulty An access panel is always preferred Fireplace dealers installers are advised...

Page 23: ...ucture must be non combustible framing and finish Ledge Size A x B 340 sq in A ledge depth B ledge width Top View Oversized Ledge If ledge surface area exceeds 340 sq in the heat release must be divid...

Page 24: ...face Consult with the project structural engineer and refer to your local building codes for proper wall support The following drawing shows a recommended approach to this type of installation Please...

Page 25: ...e designated access panel location If the fireplace will not have an access panel keep gas valve and receiver unit directly underneath the fireplace Run gas and electric to the gas valve and receiver...

Page 26: ...fireplace viewing area This area must be unobstructed to allow the heat barrier and inside glass panel to be removable MANUFACTURED STONE A minimum 2 inch recess is suggested Consult stone manufacture...

Page 27: ...epth is measured from the edge of the fireplace lip to the out most part of the wall including finish material Side overhang has no limit Finish material on the underside of the overhang may be combus...

Page 28: ...Vent System Selkirk Direct Temp System Enervex RS Power Vent optional Ortal Power Vent optional 3x5 co axial direct vent pipe 3 interior 5 exterior DuraVent CVS line Power Vent a fan assisted direct...

Page 29: ...a 90 elbow that stays in the horizontal plane 6 feet must be reduced from the total allowable horizontal run Up to two flat elbows are allowed Example If max allowable horizontal run is 24 feet and 1...

Page 30: ...Allowable Maximum Horizontal Runs 44HH Series 100 Single Burner V minimum 6 feet Vertical V Max Horizontal H 3 ft 12 ft 6 ft 24 ft 9 ft 30 ft 12 ft 30 ft 15 ft 30 ft 18 ft 27 ft 21 ft 24 ft 24 ft 21...

Page 31: ...40mm 1 57 50mm 1 97 70mm 2 75 85mm 3 35 Ortal 44HH Series V Minimum 3 Feet Total Vertical Vent Rise 44 2 75 X X X X X X X X X X X 33 2 75 1 97 1 97 1 97 X X X X X X X X 30 2 75 1 97 1 97 1 97 X X X X...

Page 32: ...and sof ts 1 There must be 3 feet minimum between termination caps 2 All mechanical air intakes within 10 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the termination cap 3 All gravity...

Page 33: ...Alcove height Q US Canada See table below Alcove width dependent on number of caps in the space R US Canada See table below Alcove depth dependent on number of caps in the space Vent Caps QMINIMUM RM...

Page 34: ...does not apply to a chimney shroud application See the Chimney Shroud section on the next page for more information TERMINATION CAP NOTE A Low Profile Termination Cap can negatively impact flame appe...

Page 35: ...d to the fireplace starter collar with a minimum of 3 sheet metal screws no longer than DO NOT use silicone to seal the sections If sealing is required by the vent manufacturer or local code use Mil P...

Page 36: ...sibly death Co linear flexible aluminum venting must be professionally inspected periodically for corrosion and damage and replaced when necessary If the installation does not allow for future inspect...

Page 37: ...Rise 40 feet see diagram below Offsets Two 45 offsets may be used directly on the fireplace with up to a 6 foot section between them The minimum vertical rise starts above them see diagram below No o...

Page 38: ...components are attached to the pilot on a flexible gas line and can be kept directly under the fireplace or depending on the model moved to the left right or back of the fireplace within 36 inches of...

Page 39: ...following the figure Part Number Description Part Number Description ASB001 Pilot Bracket ASB002 Pilot Gasket D23 Orifice LPG G13 Electrode Target Type D36 Orifice NG G121 Main Burner Gas Fitting G02...

Page 40: ...cy 1 Press and hold the receiver s reset button until you hear two beeps The first beep is short and the second beep is long After the second beep release the reset button 2 Within the subsequent 20 s...

Page 41: ...quired for different feature combinations For wiring diagrams with Ortal or Enervex power vent refer to the applicable power vent manual For wiring diagrams with CO shutoff kit refer to CO Shutoff Kit...

Page 42: ...42 Wiring Diagram Double Glass Fireplace with Interior Lighting...

Page 43: ...ems only and will not connect the fireplace to a wireless system Interior Design Media Ortal offers interior media options such as stones glass logs and embers that can be provided with the fireplace...

Page 44: ...l injury Do not use the hood to support media This could cause overheating of the thermocouple Keep the media away from the edges and the glass Do not overfill the media tray Keep 20 of the tray open...

Page 45: ...me from creating soot on the media or to manipulate the look of the flame Block as few ports as possible and no more than 30 of total ports Do NOT block ports that are next to one another When combini...

Page 46: ...therefore will not operate during a power failure Only the Mertik Maxitrol AC Adapter is permitted for use with the fireplace Use of other adapter brands can render the system inoperable The handsets...

Page 47: ...o turn the fireplace off NOTE The fireplace may be turned on again after the OFF icon stops flashing Flame Height Adjustment 1 To increase flame height press and hold the button to desired flame heigh...

Page 48: ...rease Flame Height INCREASE To increase flame height press and hold button DECREASE To decrease flame height press and hold button Holding the button long enough sets the fireplace to pilot flame Stan...

Page 49: ...ight Adjustment INCREASE To increase flame height press and hold up flame button DECREASE To decrease flame height press and hold down flame button Holding the down flame button long enough sets the f...

Page 50: ...up and operating instructions of the MyFire app see the Homeowner s Fireplace Operation Manual or visit the Ortal website or www myfireapp com MyFire Wi Fi Box The MyFire Wi Fi router box provides the...

Page 51: ...out the glass properly securely in place Only an Ortal certified installer is authorized to remove the glass Glass must be removed using an 8 inch glass handling suction cup Lower the glass to rest in...

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