Security Chimneys International EPA BIS ULTRA, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Ltd will not be responsible for damages Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING The fireplace cannot be operated without a door Consult your dealer to select the correct door model 2125 Monterey St Laval Quebec Canada H7L 3T6 E P A Hot Do not touch The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and ...

Page 2: ...Printed in Canada Rev 9 April 2007 PIBISULTRAEPA ...

Page 3: ...or façade that is found to be defective and will assume the necessary labour costs to replace this part 3 During the sixth through the twenty fifth year of the limited warranty Security Chimneys International Ltd will provide replacement parts if available and as described in the document Details of the Limited 25 year Warranty at 50 of the published List Price sheet Security Chimneys Internationa...

Page 4: ...rs Exclusions Brass accessories installed on the fireplace trims louvers surround kits Conditions 1 The 25 year warranty begins from the date of purchase of the fireplace and is valid as long as this fireplace remains installed in its original home The fireplace must be installed operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions described in the installation manual provided with it Any a...

Page 5: ...tion 3 3 8 Door Adjustment 3 3 9 Glass Care Replacement 3 3 10 Glass Care Cleaning 3 3 11 Gasket Replacement 3 4 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 11 3 4 1 Locating The BIS ULTRA 3 4 2 Hearth Extension Requirements 3 4 3 Framing Facing and Mantel 3 5 HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION 16 3 5 1 Gravity Kit 3 5 2 Central Forced Air Kit not tested under EPA certification 3 6 OUTSIDE AIR KIT 20 3 6 1 Outside Air Insta...

Page 6: ...ide the house pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Caution Never use gasoline kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or rekindle a fire in this fireplace Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace at all times Caution ...

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Page 8: ... components The BIS ULTRA is not intended for use with a gas log Failure to follow these instructions will void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe installation 3 1 1 Parts Required Fireplace model BIS ULTRA Door set 6 diameter chimney model Secure TempASHT Secure TempS 2100 Nova TempHT6000 Nova TempHT6103 or AC manufactured by Security Chimneys Internat...

Page 9: ...Before using the fireplace make sure to remove the plastic wrapping on the doors Remove all remaining glue with mild soap Ensure that the doors are well adjusted before starting a fire see page 11 The first 5 or 6 fires should be small fires of short duration about 30 to 60 minutes This will help cure the refractory bricks Ashes that will accumulate in the ashtray will protect it from intense heat...

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Page 11: ...od For instance a long chimney will necessitate closing the damper more To obtain the proper combustion close the damper completely and then open it about _ to _ Three medium size pieces of wood should be burning on a bed of hot coals The heat output will be approximately 30 000 BTU per hour and the loading time will be about every 3 4 hours Softwoods may be burned using this method but the time w...

Page 12: ... relative to firebox temperature A temperature of 500º C and up in the upper part of the firebox indicates a maximum efficiency To obtain this temperature the fireplace must be operated with the damper fully opened during 15 to 30 minutes after reloading depending on the heat and on the moisture content of the wood Once you have reached the desired temperature the damper can be closed gradually Yo...

Page 13: ...s installed against an outside wall without protection may generate back draught problems that will cause start up problems To prevent such situation open a nearby window roll up a piece of paper and light it Then hold it in the upper part of the firebox to warm up the chimney Wait until the draught is sufficient and then start the fire 8 Blower for central forced air kit operating Not EPA approve...

Page 14: ... chimney sweep If you wish to clean it yourself we recommend using a stiff plastic or non metallic brush If a metal brush is used its size should be slightly smaller than the flue to avoid damaging the chimney Do not use a brush that will scratch the stainless steel interior of the chimney 3 Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your chimney clean The rain cap can be removed for inspection and o...

Page 15: ...e lever 3 3 6 Refractory Brick Replacement The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory These cracks can be minimised by proper curing as described in First Fires They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory If large cracks develop then the refractory should be replaced To replace the refractory bricks follow these steps 1 Remove deflect...

Page 16: ...place opening An Allen key 1 8 will be necessary for adjustment Figure 4 3 3 9 Glass Care Replacement The glass used for the BIS ULTRA is a high temperature ceramic glass If the glass breaks it must be replaced with a ceramic glass Tempered glass or ordinary glass will not withstand the high temperatures of the BIS ULTRA Replacement glass should be purchased from a Security Chimneys International ...

Page 17: ...consideration the location of the hot air ducts optional outside air kit and chimney If possible you should choose a location where the chimney will pass through the house without cutting floor or roof joists see fireplace dimensions page 14 2 Usually no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace The adequacy of the floor can be checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace sys...

Page 18: ...air space you must use non combustible material to frame the hearth extension support and create the air gap or use a sheet metal part 7B30ZM manufactured by Security Chimneys International It must be covered with tile marble stone or other non combustible material If the fireplace is raised a minimum of 4 from the floor then the air space is not necessary but a piece of sheet metal must be fabric...

Page 19: ...replace running from floor to ceiling see figure 8 If combustible facing is to be used position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace a space the thickness of the facing material so that the facing can be installed flush with the fireplace facing Frame headers between the vertical studs only as follows Place 2 x 3 or 2 x 4 headers only along the upper part of the front side and back ...

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Page 21: ...ame made of combustible material cannot project in front of and on the fireplace steel front in the space delimited by the width of the unit 38 and a height of 48 from the base of the appliance 3 Non combustible materials such as brick stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace facing figure 13 Mantel The mantel must be installed at least 48 1016 mm above the base of the ...

Page 22: ...pproved p 18 As is Heat circulating 3 5 1 Gravity Kit Two kits are available Double hot air outlet including See Figure 2 telescopic lengths 8 I D 2 90º elbows 8 I D 2 hot air outlet kits louvers and frames 2 adaptors See components list on last page Single hot air outlet including See Figure 2 6 lengths 8 I D 1 hot air outlet kit box louver and frame 2 adaptors ...

Page 23: ...The height of the louver must be measured from the base of the BIS to the middle point of the louver The single outlet system is designed to be installed either flush with the front of the BIS ULTRA or extended out slightly from the face of the fireplace if installing with a brick or thick facing for example To extend the double outlet system it will be necessary to purchase two adjustable lengths...

Page 24: ...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 15 2 Maintain at least a 2 50mm clearance between the ducts and any combustible material the required hole size is 13 x 13 330 mm x 330 mm Exception 1 For the grills the framing can be 10 _ x 10 _ 275 mm x 275 mm to provide the clearance as required by t...

Page 25: ...ds in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings 3 5 2 Central Forced Air Kit Not tested under EPA certification The knock outs provided on the back and on the sides of the BIS ULTRA 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 installed as described below 1 Fix the adaptor at the back and o...

Page 26: ...t come from outside the house The air intake must not draw air from the attic from the basement or garage 4 The air intake register should be installed where it is not likely to be blocked by snow or exposed to extreme wind and well away from automobile exhaust fumes gas meters and other vents 5 The duct and register may be installed above or below floor level 3 6 1 Outside Air Installation Make a...

Page 27: ... Chimneys International Ltd 6 dia chimney systems 3 A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney height is 12 ft 3 7 m In altitude add 18 450 mm to the chimney for every 2000 feet 600 m above sea level 5 All chimney installations must include at least one support The maximum chimney length that can be supported by the fireplace is 9 ft 2 75 m for Secure Te...

Page 28: ...E HOLE SIZE OPENING Secure TempASHT Nova TempHT6103 12 3 8 314 mm Secure TemoS2100 Nova TempHT6000 14 1 8 359 mm AC 15 380 mm Figure 25 Table 1 2 From below install a fire stop in each ceiling floor separation through which the chimney will pass At the attic level install an attic radiation shield from above Figures 26 27 3 For Secure TempASHT Nova TempHT6103 and Secure TempS2100 Nova TempHT6000 c...

Page 29: ...e roof using roofing nails 6 Place 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 silicone caulking 7 Install the chimney cap Figure 26 Figure 27 AC CHIMNEY INSTALLATION AIR COOLED GALVALUME CHIMNEY ...

Page 30: ...25 Figure 28 NOTE THE OUTSIDE AIR KIT IS MANDATORY FOR BOTH FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY ...

Page 31: ... 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 8 430 mm 8 12 14 7 8 378 mm 17 432 mm 18 1 4 465 mm 10 12 16 1 8 410 mm 18 3 8 467 mm 19 5 8 500 mm 12 12 17 1 2 445 mm 20 508 mm 21 3 8 545 mm CROSS SLOPE HOLE SIZE AC CHIMNEY ...

Page 32: ...ertically Secure the elbow using three 3 _ 12 mm screws provided with the elbow 4 Use a plumb bob to line up the centre of the hole Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling floor Frame this hole as described previously refer to page 24 5 From below install a fire stop See figure 26 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 ...

Page 33: ...SB starter section must be used before installing an elbow When offset is needed immediately off the top of the fireplace a elbow starter section ACSB30 or a starter section allowing a 4 offset AC SBO are available ...

Page 34: ...ATION HEIGHT 8 12 18 24 36 48 8 48 12 48 18 48 24 48 36 48 48 48 DEVIATION 3 5 16 84mm 4 5 16 110mm 5 7 8 149mm 7 7 16 189mm 10 1 2 267mm 13 5 8 346mm 15 1 2 394mm 16 1 2 419mm 18 1 16 459mm 19 5 8 498mm 22 3 4 578mm 25 13 16 656mm 15º HEIGHT 16 406mm 19 7 8 505mm 25 11 16 652mm 31 1 2 800mm 43 1 16 1094mm 54 5 8 1387mm 61 7 16 1561mm 65 1 4 1657mm 71 1 16 1805mm 76 7 8 1953mm 88 1 2 2248mm 100 1 ...

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Page 36: ... In cold climate locations we recommend that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home s thermal barrier RSM and RSMI30 RSMI45 CHIMNEY 6 dia ANGLE HOLE SIZE 30º 283 mm x 781 mm 11 1 8 x 30 _ Secure TempASHT Nova TempHT6103 45º Canada only 283 mm x 518 mm 11 1 8 x 20 3 8 30º 327 mm x 881 mm 12 7 8 x 34 11 16 Secure TempS2100 Nova TempHT6000 Ac 6 Dia 45º Canada only...

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Page 38: ...ney a support section AC6SL must be used every 30 ft 10 m For roof support installation refer to the instructions provided with the support UNIVERSAL OFFSET SUPPORT This support is used to support the chimney above an offset When the chimney offset is used to traverse a wall this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney The maximum heights are given in Table 6 For offset support inst...

Page 39: ...at their terminations be separated by at least 16 410 mm horizontally and 18 460 mm vertically This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another see figure 34 Figure 34 4 7 CHIMNEY ADAPTOR Secure TempS2100 Nova TempHT6000 The fireplace is normally supplied with a chimney adaptor suitable for the Secure TempASHT Nova TempHT6103 chimney If you want to install a Secure TempS 2...

Page 40: ...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 45º or 30º 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 45º or 30º Tubinox liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from the top of the m...

Page 41: ...ation shield 30º AC RSM30 Insulated wall radiation shield 30º AC RSMI30 Wall radiation shield 45º AC RSM45 Insulated wall radiation shield 45º AC RSMI45 Outside air kit chimney AC ZI flex insulation outside register and coupling Flat roof flashing ACF Adjustable Roof Flashings 1 12 7 12 5º 30º AC FA 8 12 12 12 30º 45º AC FB 12 12 21 12 45º 60º AC FBB Storm collar AC FC PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST Fi...

Page 42: ... 30 ft Long 5FLEX25 Blower 250CFM for central forced air kit BISZY Blower variable speed control with decorative wall plate for BISZY VRUW Thermo disk on off blower control for BISZY VTU Thermostat 24V kit heating and cooling HCTW Back draft damper BISBD Adaptor for fan to flexible pipe BISAVF Other Options Panel for clean face option BISCF Rigid fire screen BISZN 1 Heat activated on off pre wired...

Page 43: ...1799 Louver frame top PR SR1839 Louver frame bottom PR SR1840 Ash tray cap 7B30B2CF01 Ash tray kit PR B2GA1 Ash tray PR BISVZH Fireplace top PR SR2449 Fireplace left side PR SR2445 Fireplace right side PR SR2444 Fireplace back PR SR2446 Touch up paint Forrest Paint Metallic Black SBMB6309 Left handle with rod PR SR1784 Right handle with rod and lock PR SR1785 Ceramic glass panel Victorian door rig...