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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

Operating The Fireplace ....................Page  4

Fuel ...................................................Page  4

Combustion Control  .........................Page  4

Refueling For Best Performance .......Page  5

Smoking – Causes And 

    Troubleshooting ............................Page  5

Important Cautions ...........................Page  5

Maintaining Your  

     BIS

®

 Ultima CF Fireplace ..............Page  6

Chimney Maintenance .......................Page  6

Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page  6

Finish Door Casing Care ....................Page  6

Disposing of Ashes ...........................Page  6

Refractory Installation .......................Page  7

Door Installation ...............................Page  7

Door Adjustment ...............................Page  7

Glass Care - Replacement .................Page  8

Glass Care - Cleaning ........................Page  8

Gasket Replacement  ........................Page  8

Fireplace Installation  ........................Page  8

Locating The BIS Ultima CF Fireplace ..Page  8

Installing The Finishing Kits ..............Page  9

Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page  10

Hearth Extension Requirements  .......Page  10

Cold Climate Installations ..................Page  10

Fireplace and Framing Dimensions ...Page  11

Insulated Chase Construction ...........Page  12

Nailing Flanges ..................................Page  12

Facing / Mantel ..................................Page  13

Hot Air Ducting Installation  ..............Page  14

Gravity Kit .........................................Page  14

Central Forced Air Kit ........................Page  15

Outside Air Kit  ..................................Page  16

Chimney System ...............................Page  17

Chimney Installation Notes ...............Page  17

Chimney Installation Instructions ......Page  18

Offset Chimney Installation ...............Page  19

Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............Page  21

Chimney Support Installation ............Page  22

Chimney Chase And 

  Multiple Terminations......................Page  22

Chimney Adaptor ..............................Page  22

Masonry Application Instructions .....Page  23

Installation Accessories ....................Page  24

Chimney Components Lists ..............Page  25

Specifications ....................................Page  27

Clearances ........................................Page  27

Replacement Parts ............................Page  28

Product Reference Information .........Page  30

THE FIREPLACE

INTRODUCTION

The  BIS

®

  Ultima  CF  wood-burning  fireplace 

is an energy efficient, heat circulating, closed 

combustion fireplace.  You will receive a lifetime 

of comfort and enjoyment from your fireplace 

provided it is installed, maintained and oper-

ated properly.

• 

Please  read  these  instructions  and  retain 

this manual for future reference.

• 

Before beginning the fireplace installation, 

consult the local authorities to obtain your 

building permit and check your local build-

ing  codes.    Install  the  fireplace  only  as 

described in these instructions and using 

only Security Chimneys International Limited 

components.

•  This fireplace has been tested for CAN/ULC 

S610-M87 and ANSI/UL 127 under report 

number 3011202.  It has also been tested 

for EPA 40 C.F.R Part 60, section 60.532(b).  

Certificate number 537.

• 

The BIS Ultima CF fireplace is not intended for 

use with a gas log set. Do not  use a fireplace 

insert or any other product with this fireplace 

unless it is specified by Security Chimneys In-

ternational Limited for use with this appliance.  

Failure to follow these instructions will void the 

certification and the warranty of the fireplace 

and may result in an unsafe installation.

•  Security  Chimneys  International  Limited 

wood fireplaces are designed for use as a 

supplemental heater.   They are not intended 

for continuous use as a primary heat source.

PARTS REQUIRED

Fireplace Model BIS Ultima CF

• 

 .

Finishing Kit - Required *

...

(Order Separately)

  - Louver kit

  OR

  - Clean face obstruction plate kit. Must be 

used in conjunction with a gravity vent kit.

*SEE 

“INSTALLING  THE  FINISHING  KITS”

 

SECTION FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF THE FIN-

ISHING KITS.

• 

 .

Black steel door - Required 

...

(included w/fireplace)

• 

 .

Outside air kit - Required

...

(included w/fireplace)

• 

 . 

Blower kit with thermo-disc 

... (included w/fireplace)

•  

6”  diameter  chimney

  -  model    ASHT+, 

S-2100+, ,   or AC manu-

factured by Security Chimneys International 

only, including:

- Chimney lengths

- Elbows (where necessary)

-  Associated components as per these 

   

installation instructions

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

•  Additional Equipment (optional)

  - AC chimney adaptor 

      (required if using AC chimney) 

  - AC chimney outside air kit

  - Gravity venting system
  - Central forced air kit 

u

  - Blower speed control 

  - Rigid Firescreen

Not tested under EPA certification. If in-
stalled, this appliance no longer qualifies 
for EPA certification.

CONGRATULATIONS!

When you purchased your new wood fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of 

individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, 

efficiency and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve 

the maximum benefit and enjoyment available from your new wood fireplace.

Thank you for selecting a Security Chimneys International Limited wood fireplace as the 

answer to your home supplemental heating needs.

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Summary of Contents for BIS ULTIMA CF

Page 1: ...eport No 3011202 EPA Cert No 537 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNINGS Hot Do not touch The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli ance Severe burns may result Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance If small children are present in the home it is recommended that this applia...

Page 2: ...vals of this system WARNING Never leave your fireplace unat tended while it is burning WARNING Always ensure that the air inlet to the fireplace is free from debris and any other obstructions that can block the entrance of air WARNING Neither the manufacturer nor the seller warrants smoke free operation nor are we respon sible for inadequate system draft caused by mechanical systems general constr...

Page 3: ...nd check your local build ing codes Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using onlySecurityChimneysInternationalLimited components This fireplace has been tested for CAN ULC S610 M87 and ANSI UL 127 under report number 3011202 It has also been tested for EPA 40 C F R Part 60 section 60 532 b Certificate number 537 TheBISUltimaCFfireplaceisnotintendedfor use with a gas ...

Page 4: ... causing damage to the unit a fire or even possibly ignit ing a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted Burningunapprovedfuel resultinginexcessive pollutantsbeingemitted maybeprohibitedand subjecttoafineorotherpenaltybytheauthority having jurisdiction in your area Processed firelogs can be used Although do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning Use only firelogs that have been evaluated...

Page 5: ...ding to avoid smoking problems SMOKING CAUSES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Toreducethelikelihoodofsmokingwhenopen ing the door set the combustion air controls to the left before opening the door Your fireplace hasbeendesignedandtestedtoprovidesmoke free operation Occasionally there may be a smallamountofsmokinguponlightingthefire until the chimney heats up but this should not continue If the fireplace cont...

Page 6: ...Prior to Cleaning The Chimney Before starting to clean your chimney we recommend that you remove the top baffle to avoid creosote dust collection at the top of the baffle Follow these steps to set the top baffle out of the way 1 Remove the side refractory holder They are located at the top of the refractory 2 Lift the front baffle 3 Slide the back baffle under the front baffle You now have access ...

Page 7: ...ted to be com pletelyairtight Thegaskets air tightnesscanbe adjustedusingtheadjustmentscrewlocatedon the right side of the fireplace facade An Allen key 1 8 not supplied will be necessary for this adjustment Checking Door Seal A one inch strip of paper may be used to perform a test of the integrity of the door seal Close the door on the paper in at least eight points It is normal to feel only a sl...

Page 8: ...o determine if additional support is needed The BIS Ultima CF fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised base for proper guidelines refer to Hearth Extension Requirements and a minimum of 6 8 2 m measured from the base of the appliance to the ceiling is required Whenselectingthelocation thechimneyoutlet positionandthedirectionofthewindareimpor tant factor affecting the chimney...

Page 9: ...h the clean face kit to allow hot air flow that wouldnormallycomeoutofthetoplouver ANY OTHER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN THE FIREPLACE OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE See Gravity Kit section on Page 14 to install the gravity vent kit Installation Steps 1 Install the side finishing trim making sure to differentiate the left from the right The shortest end bend should be towards the bottom 2...

Page 10: ...replace must be covered with a non combustible material tile marble stone etc See Figures 9 and 10 Cold climate INSTALLATIONS Climates where temperatures will fall below 32 F 0 C The heating performance of the appliance will vary depending upon the level of insulation house design how the appliance is operated etc If this fireplace is being installed in a cold climate it is especially important to...

Page 11: ...photo graphs are not to scale consult installation instructions Product designs materials dimensions specifications colorsandpricesare subjecttochangeordiscontinuance without notice All framing dimensions calculated for1 2 drywallatthefireplaceface If sheathing the chase or finishing with other thickness materials calculations will need to be made Thefireplacemustnotbeincontact with any insulation...

Page 12: ...2 4 m Level Outside Base Insulation Thermal Barrier Solid Continuous Surface NOTE It is recommended that the chase walls and floor be insulated in the same manner using the same insulation as the rest of the building below the attic SEE NOTE Nailing Flanges Four nailing flanges are provided to secure the fireplace to the floor see Figure 13 Bend the nailing flanges down so that each flange is flus...

Page 13: ...can not overlay on the fireplace front black steel faceofthefireplace seeFigures16and17 Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile can project in front of and onto the fireplace facing up to the tiling flange on the clean face kit Figure 19 Mantel The mantel must be installed at least 45 1143mm above the base of the fireplace Figure 14 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Fig...

Page 14: ...ystem forward of the BIS Ultima CF fireplace not flush it will be necessary to purchase two adjustable lengths 7B26ZL2A When installing the double outlet system the hotairoutletscanbeinstalledinthesameroom as the fireplace or one or both of the outlets can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms Installing the ducts at different elevations will tend to exhaust more heat out of the higher outlet Fi...

Page 15: ...llthetwooutletgrillswhenusing the double hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT NOT TESTED UNDER EPA CERTIFICATION The knock outs provided on the back and on the sides of the BIS Ultima CF fireplace allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace The ducting system must be in...

Page 16: ...e must not draw air from the attic from the basement or garage D The air intake should be installed where it is not likely to be blocked by snow or exposed to extreme wind and away from automobile exhaust fumes gas meters and other vents E The duct and register may be installed above or below floor level The following components are required Outside air kit UZI includes 4 inch flex that goes up to...

Page 17: ...asesthelikelihoodofoperatingproblemssuch as low draft high rate of creosoting and poor start up characteristics Exterior chimneys are also prone to down drafting and flow reversal Installations which are located on lower floors in the house such as in a basement in combination with outside chimney are especially prone to flow reversal If interior installation is impossible install an AC chimney en...

Page 18: ...al the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing pitch see Figures 30 and 31 For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails 6 Place the spacers and the storm collar over the flashing and tighten it with the bolt supplied Finally seal the joint between the storm collar and the chimney using ...

Page 19: ...Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the hole Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling floor Frame this hole as described previously refer to section Chimney Instal lation Instructions 5 From below install a firestop See Figure 29a 6 A support ST or SO must be used on the first 15 section 5 m 7 Continue with the regular installation AC Chimney 1 Install the first elbow Turn it in the required...

Page 20: ... 48 48 AC 6 15 A 4 13 16 122 mm 6 1 8 156 mm 11 280 mm 14 1 8 359 mm 16 7 8 429 mm 18 7 16 468 mm 23 584 mm 26 3 16 665 mm B 27 11 16 703 mm 33 1 2 851 mm 50 7 8 1292 mm 62 1 2 1588 mm 72 5 8 1845 mm 78 7 16 1992 mm 95 3 4 2432 mm 107 3 8 2727 mm 30 A 9 3 8 238 mm 12 3 8 314 mm 21 3 8 543 27 3 8 695 mm 32 5 8 829 mm 35 5 8 905 mm 44 5 8 1134 mm 50 5 8 1286 mm B 25 3 4 654 mm 31 787 mm 46 1 2 1181 ...

Page 21: ...m x 781 mm 11 1 8 x 30 3 4 45º 283 mm x 518 mm 11 1 8 x 20 3 8 S 2100 HT6000 AC 6 dia 30º 327 mm x 881 mm 12 7 8 x 34 11 16 30º 380 mm x 972 mm 15 x 38 1 4 Table 5 Figure 36 Drywall Insulated Wall Insulated Wall Radiation Shield Figure 34 Offset Chimney Installation Figure 35 Insulated Wall Radiation Shield Support Straps ACRS Chimney AC Starter Section Straps Rain Cap Collar Roof Flashing Offset ...

Page 22: ...ctions provided with the support CHIMNEY MODEL MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SUPPORTED CHIMNEY OFFSET SUPPORT ROOF SUPPORT ASHT HT6103 6 dia 28 feet 8 54 m 29 feet 8 84 m S 2100 HT6000 6 dia 18 feet 5 49 m 20 feet 6 1 m AC 6 dia 40 feet 12 19 m 50 feet 15 20 m Table 6 CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS For the purpose of this manual a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than p...

Page 23: ...r the insulation and fix it in place using the 3 metal screws supplied Figure 39 FIREPLACE 1 Clearance Insulated Elbow ASHT or HT6103 3 Screws Insulation Pad Cover High Temp Cement Firestop TUBINOX or Projet SS Stainless Steel Liner Insulated Length Masonry Chimney New or Existing TUBINOX or Projet SS Liner Must Slide at Least 2 Inside Length 6 8 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE 23 INS...

Page 24: ...8KL1 8KL1 Optional installation accessories uNot tested under EPA certification If installed this appliance no longer qualifies for EPA certification Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Blower Motor Speed Control wall mount VRUW VRUW Masonry Chimney Adaptor 30º BISUMA30 for use with TUBINOX liner BISUMA30 Masonry Chimney Adaptor 45º BISUMA for use with TUBINOX liner Canada ONLY BISUMA Rigid Fir...

Page 25: ...fset Support SO SO Roof Support ST ST Roof Brace BS2 BS2 Firestops Firestop 6BF 6BF Radiation Shield 6RS 6RS Insulated Attic Radiation Shield 6RSA 6RSA2 Insulated Wall Radiation Shield 6RSM 6RSM Insulated Wall Radiation Shield 30º 6RSMI30 6RSMI30 Uninsulated Wall Radiation Shield 30º 6RSM30 6RSM30 Attic Radiation Shield H0487 Roof Flashings Flat Roof Flashing 6FR 6FR 1 12 7 12 5º 30º 6FAR 6FAR 8 1...

Page 26: ...B H0496 Storm collar ACFC H0500 Misc Telescopic attic radiation shield ACRST H0498 Firestop ACBF H0485 Radiation Shield ACRS H0486 Attic Radiation Shield ACRSA H0487 Insulated Wall Radiation Shield 30º ACRSMI30 H0489 TUBINOX LL Chimney Lining System Rigid Stainless Steel Liner For Relining A Masonry Chimney 6 Diameter Listed to ULC S635M UL 1777 and ULC S640M at 2100º F Description Cat Part No 6 L...

Page 27: ... to spacer Top Do not fill the space above the fireplace with any material Except the wood framing See Page 11 Figure 11 Chimney 2 50 mm Mantel 45 1143 mm measured from the base of the fireplace SPECIFICATIONS Cat No Model BISULTIMACF BIS Ultima CF Product Reference Information Weight 385lbs Height 36 Width 36 Depth 24 1 2 Firebox W x H x D measured in front 22 x11 3 4 x 12 Chimney weight ASHT 6 d...

Page 28: ...replace left side PR SR2503 18 Fireplace back PR SR2499 19 Touch up paint aerosol black metallic SBMB6309 20 Louvers upper and lower set of 2 LOUVRECF 21 Complete door PR SR3003 22 Wooden door handle PR SR3027 23 Door handle rod and lock PR SR2855 24 Ceramic glass panel PR SR3004 25 Gasket door 77 3 4 3 4 dia PR SR1823O 26 Gasket glass 74 3 16 x 1 PR SR1685J 27 Hinge assembly fireplace and door PR...

Page 29: ...REPLACEMENT PARTS BIS Ultima CF 1 8 15 16 17 20 10 14 12 11 13 20 22 23 24 21 25 26 30 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 PA I N T 18 28 29 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE 29 ...

Page 30: ... dealer please call 450 973 9999 Replacement parts See Page 28 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your Security Chimneys InternationalLimiteddistributorordealer Partswillbeshippedatprevail ing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of t...

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