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Country Flame Fireplace FP33 Installation & Operation Manual

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7.1
COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES
Smart Fireplace Furnace Products, FP-33, FP-37, FP-42 (Wood Burning Only)
Optional Parts Shown
Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Manual
Version 7.1

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  • Page 1 Volume COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES Smart Fireplace Furnace Products, FP-33, FP-37, FP-42 (Wood Burning Only) Optional Parts Shown Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Version 7.1...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual SMART FIREPLACE FURNACES (FP-33, FP-37, FP-42) WOOD BURNING PRODUCT ONLY © 2005 Country Flame Technologies A Division of American Products, L.L.C. 900 George Street, Marshfield, Missouri 65706-2364 www.countryflame.com Phone 417 859-0990 • Fax 417 859-0192...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COUNTRY FLAME LIMITED WARRANTY ...III FOREWARD... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. SAFETY NOTES ... VII FIREPLACE FURNACE SAFETY LABEL (PP-741)...IX INTRODUCTION ... X WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR SMART FIREPLACE? ... 1 FIREPLACE FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS ... 2 TABLE 1... 2 TABLE 2... 3 9 STEPS TO INSTALL A SMART FIREPLACE...

  • Page 4: Country Flame Limited Warranty

    All claims must be submitted to the selling Country Flame dealer. Country Flame shall have no warranty obligations if this product; (1) was not purchased from an authorized Country Flame dealer;...
  • Page 5 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    Country Flame Technologies A Division of American Products, LLC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 7 Country Flame and all its employees would like to thank you for selecting a Country Flame Smart Fireplace Furnace product for your home. All of us at Country Flame are very proud of our American born, American tested, and American produced products. With pride and dedication, Country Flame employees wish you and your family a lifetime of happiness and warmth through the use of this product.

  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Country Flame Technologies has no control over the installation or proper care of your unit. Failure to properly install a Country Flame product can create unsafe conditions for both property and human life. Country Flame Technologies grants no warranty, implied or written, for the installation or maintenance of your unit.
  • Page 9 Failure to comply with restrictions voids all warranties and violates the safety listing of the unit. Poor quality fuel directly (and adversely) affects efficiency and cleanliness of operation. A Country Flame Dealer can provide advice on the proper fuel choice for your area.

  • Page 10: Fireplace Furnace Safety Label (Pp-741)

    In case of a "run-away" fire, be sure all doors are closed tightly and the combustion air control is at the minimum setting. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Manufactured by: COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES Marshfield, MO 65706 Manufacturer Date: Version 7.1...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Failure to properly install a fireplace furnace system can cause a house fire. Country Flame Technologies disavows any liability for any damages that may occur as a result of improper installation or misuse of the Smart Fireplace Furnace manufactured by...

  • Page 12: What's Included With Your Smart Fireplace

    If you find extra items or believe some items are missing, please contact your Country Flame Dealer, Distributor, or Country Flame to verify and obtain all parts necessary for proper installation. The installation of this fireplace is to be in accordance with these instructions and local codes.

  • Page 13: Fireplace Furnace Specifications

    FIREPLACE FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS Country Flame manufactures a number of different Smart Fireplace Furnace models. Table 1 and FIGURE 1 provide general information for each of the specific models manufactured by Country Flame. Crosscheck and refer to this table and FIGURE 1 when determining the installation requirements for a particular model you purchased.

  • Page 14: Table

    Room Size (ft x ft) 10 x 14 12 x 16 12 x 20 12 x 24 14 x 28 16 x 30 20 x 36 Table 2 is provided to assist in the proper selection of the fireplace furnace model that is right for your home.

  • Page 15: Table

    9 STEPS TO INSTALL A SMART FIREPLACE STEP 1 - FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS A Country Flame manufactured fireplace furnace is designed for installation in a masonry fireplace hull in accordance with the Uniform Building Code. Only qualified installation personnel should install the fireplace furnace unit. Qualified installation personnel shall be knowledgeable in fireplace construction, air-handling ductwork, heating systems and both local and national building code requirements.
  • Page 16 FIGURE 2: SINGLE OPENING FIREPLACE SYSTEMS FIGURE 2a shows a fireplace installation where the floor joists are located below the hearth (raised hearth system.) FIGURE 2b shows a fireplace installation where the floor joists are located at the same level as the hearth. Note the changes in hearth depth required for these two different types of installations.

  • Page 17: Step 2 - Concrete Pad & Hearth Extensions

    STEP 2 – CONCRETE PAD & HEARTH EXTENSIONS Determine whether the fireplace is to be installed on an outside wall or an inside wall. The clearances for an inside wall installation differ from an outside wall installation. The type of wall installation will impact the size of the concrete pad and hearth extension to be poured.
  • Page 18 Refer to FIGURE 2 for the depth requirements of a hearth extension. requirements vary according to where the floor joists meet the hearth and what local code requires. FIGURE 4: NOTES: If installing a fireplace furnace on an inside wall, refer to FIGURE 4. An inside wall concrete pad must be six inches deeper than FIGURE 3 shows to allow for additional air space required for inside wall installation.

  • Page 19: Step 3 - Fireplace Position On The Concrete Pad

    STEP 3 – FIREPLACE POSITION ON THE CONCRETE PAD In order to accomplish Step 3, it is assumed that all combustible forms have been removed from the fireplace foundation, the ash pit, the combustion air void (if designed in for fireplace,) the concrete pad, and the hearth extension.

  • Page 20: Step 5 - Chimney Flue Installation

    10. The fireplace cavity must remain open, unobstructed, and free from any combustibles from the top of the fireplace through the attic space. 11. NOTE: Country Flame’s optional log grate is shown in FIGURE 5. FIGURE 5: MASONRY WALL INSTALLATION STEP 5 –...
  • Page 21 24 gauge black or blued steel. FIGURE 6 shows a typical installation of the Country Flame HT Adapter along with a generic chimney starter collar. The Model 33 or Model 37 fireplace furnace units use the same specific model of the optional HT Adapter while the Model 42 fireplace furnace uses its own specific optional HT Adapter.

  • Page 22: Table

    MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION – Refer to FIGURE 7 and TABLE 4 for the procedures and materials required to construct a masonry chimney. Masonry chimney construction also requires a qualified and knowledgeable chimney mason that understands masonry construction, local codes, and local site conditions. A masonry chimney must be positioned and sealed correctly to ensure an effective flue draft occurs once fireplace operation begins.
  • Page 23 FIGURE 7A: MASONRY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION The two longest pieces of angle iron are to be set on top of the block support walls as shown in FIGURE 7A. The two shortest angle irons pieces are to span between the two long angle iron pieces as shown in FIGURE 7A.

  • Page 24: Step 6 - Blower Installations

    Country Flame provides two grille frames that are to be framed in by the mason when finishing the front face of the Smart Fireplace Furnace. FIGURE 8A shows how a blower is mounted to the Smart Fireplace.
  • Page 25 1. Attach one blower mount to the Smart Fireplace on the right side as shown in FIGURE 8A. Repeat the process for installing the blower mount and fan on the left side. NOTE: Ensure an electrician wires and properly grounds the Smart Fireplace blowers. Once the brick mason has completed the face, no access to the blower wiring is possible.
  • Page 26 FIGURE 9A: HEAT DISCHARGE BOOT FIGURE 9B: ADJUSTABLE HEAT DISCHARGE BOOT FIGURE 9A shows the proper assembly of the standard heat discharge boot. FIGURE 9B shows the optional adjustable heat discharge boot that is required in the event anything but 4” wide brick is used to complete the masonry work.

  • Page 27: Step 7 - Completion Of Masonry Brick Front

    Ensure that all clearances have been met and that all insulation provided by Country Flame has been installed correctly. Refer to local codes for any limitations of fireplace fronts before completing the system. The following steps are provided as minimum requirements in completing the fireplace furnace front installation.

  • Page 28: Step 8 - Flue Damper Control Installation

    STEP 8 – FLUE DAMPER CONTROL INSTALLATION Country Flame’s rotary controlled flue damper should be assembled as shown in FIGURE 10 after the fireplace is completely installed. The flue damper is extremely important to energy savings, reducing heat loss, and controlling a fire. The flue damper acts as a valve, closing off the opening to the chimney when a fire is not burning.
  • Page 29 INSTALLING DAMPER DOOR - The rotary controlled damper of your Country Flame Fireplace should be assembled as shown in FIGURE 10 after the fireplace is completely installed. At this time the adjustable damper rod sleeve (C) will be embedded in the masonry veneer and cannot turn.
  • Page 30 Reach through unit and remove screw in yoke. Swing yoke down out of the way. Lift Damper Door up and rotate slightly to slide through the opening. (See illustrations). Clean out creosote and debris. Replace Damper Door. Return yoke to its normal position and screw in place. Insure that the damper rod functions as intended.

  • Page 31: Step 9 - Electrical System

    STEP 9 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Country Flame’s Smart Fireplace Furnace comes standard with two blowers each rated to move 525 cubic feet of room air per minute. parts, except some additional wire, required for a local certified electrician to install the blowers, speed controls, and the thermostat.
  • Page 32 Included with this blower system as: a) Two multi-speed blowers rated at 120 volts, 60Hz, 6.5 amperes, and 525 CFM each. b) Two ducts for mounting blowers to fireplace. c) Two blower grille covers with rheostat fan speed controls pre-mounted. d) 10 wire nuts.
  • Page 33 (green/yellow) to ground the fireplace to the right blower box. green/yellow wire installed by Country Flame at the factory should be connected to one of the screws used to hold the air discharge snap disc to the fireplace. Connect the other end of the green/yellow wire to the right blower box or another earth ground coming from the circuit breaker box.

  • Page 34: Ducting Options

    OPTIONAL DUCT RINGS are available from Country Flame Technologies and are unique to fireplace models. FIGURE 15 shows an example of a side duct system. Contact Country Flame or your dealer to order a duct kit for a specific fireplace model.
  • Page 35 FIGURE 15 shows a side (one side only for clarity) view of the optional side vent fireplace. To order this optional side vented fireplace furnace, contact a Country Flame dealer or Country Flame direct. FIGURE 16 provides a view of several different options that are possible for connecting fireplace furnace ducting systems.
  • Page 36 FIGURE 16b: DUCTING SYSTEMS EXAMPLES Version 7.1...

  • Page 37: Fireplace Furnace Operational Requirements

    For this first firing we suggest the following procedure: Step 1 During the first firing of your Country Flame Fireplace, and anytime it is refired in the future; the rotary control damper should be turned completely clockwise in the fully open position.

  • Page 38: Disposal Of Ashes

    Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen-up” a fire in the Country Flame fireplace furnace. Keep all such liquids or any other combustible fluids well away from the fireplace furnace while it is in use.

  • Page 39: Heating With Wood

    (Refer to “Disposal of Ashes, page 23.) Alternate to the other side and leave a bed of coals in the middle of your Country Flame firebox to start your next fire. Remember that failure to clean your heater regularly will allow the ash to build up which will reduce the size of your firebox and lower heat output.

  • Page 40: Fireplace Furnace Maintenance Requirements

    Chapter FIREPLACE FURNACE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM The majority of fires and accidents occurring with solid fuel-wood burning appliances are a result of improper maintenance of a fireplace. Visual inspections of the fireplace furnace, the chimney, the chimney connectors and the chimney cap on a semi-annual basis will reduce the probability of a fire or accident.

  • Page 41: Outside Combustion Air

    If fireplace doors (optional) have been installed on a Country Flame Fireplace Furnace, then the fireplace door’s air draft control should be open at least one turn while doors are in closed position with fire burning.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Fireplace smokes Glass gets dirty (optional doors) Lack of Heat Version 7.1 CAUSE Clean the chimney cap and remove any debris Chimney cap restricted that may have accumulated in the screen. Secure the damper into the open position. Damper not adjusted Add a chimney cap designed to prevent Downdraft...
  • Page 43 PROBLEM Lack of Heat (continued) Blower Inoperative Excessive creosote Brass tarnishes Version 7.1 CAUSE SOLUTION Naturally you will require more fuel in the Severely cold weather middle of winter than in the fall. Turn the rotary damper toward the closed Overdraft setting until the draft is reduced.

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    Rheostat, Variable Speed (No Off) PP-563 Thermostat – 120V Wall Thermostat PP-80 Control knob for Rheostat-FP PP-37 Damper Logo Handle “Country Flame” PP-35 Insulation K Wool, 4’ by 15’ by 2” PP-559 Aluminum Clean Out Door 8” x 8” FP-0000-916...
  • Page 45 REPLACEMENT PARTS (cont’d) PART NUMBER FP-0000-918 Damper Rod Sleeve (goes over rod) FP-0000-920 Damper Rotary Rod Assembly FP-0000-917 Damper Rotary Rod Only PP-564 Damper Screw (goes over rod) F-218 Flue adapter for Model 33 or 37 F-42-218 Flue adapter for Model 42 FP-0037-910 Hot Air Discharge Grille: 5.25”...

  • Page 46: Part Drawings

    PART DRAWINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PP-703 ELECTRICAL HARDWARE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...
  • Page 47 ________________________________________________________________________ PP-558 BLOWER, 525 CFM (2 each per fireplace,) PP-558 _____________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-902 110 CERAMIC SNAP DISK, PP-91 _____________________________________________________________________ PP-350 RHEOSTAT (2 each per fireplace,) PP-350 _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...
  • Page 48 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-563 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-80 FP - RHEOSTAT KNOB (2 each per fireplace blower,) PP-80 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-37 DAMPER LOGO HANDLE, PP-37 _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1 THERMOSTAT, PP-563...
  • Page 49 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-35 INSULATION FOR TOP, SIDES, FRONT, AND BACK, PP-35 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-559 ALUMINUM CLEAN OUT DOORS, 8” x 8,” PP-559 _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...
  • Page 50 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-916 ASH DUMP COVER, FP-0000-916 ____________________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-921 DAMPER DOOR ASSEMBLY, FP-0000-921 Version 7.1...
  • Page 51 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-923 YOKE BRACKET ASSEMBLY, FP-0000-923 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-918 DAMPER ROD SLEEVE, FP-0000-918 Version 7.1...
  • Page 52 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-917 DAMPER ROD, FP-0000-917 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-920 DAMPER ROD ASSEMBLY, FP-0000-920 _______________________________________________________________________ PP-564 Version 7.1 DAMPER SCREW, PP-564...
  • Page 53 _______________________________________________________________________ F-218 (Optional) FP-33 & FP-37 FLUE TO HT CHIMNEY ADAPTER, F-218 _______________________________________________________________________ F-42-218 (Optional) FP-42 FLUE TO HT CHIMNEY ADAPTER, F-42-218 _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...
  • Page 54 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-32 & 33 GRILLE BACK, FP-0000-33 GRILLE FRONT, FP-0000-32 TOGETHER: HEAT DISCHARGE GRILLE ASSEMBLY, FP-0037--910 Version 7.1...
  • Page 55 _______________________________________________________________________ F-560 AIR INTAKE GRILLE, PP-560 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-924 AIR INTAKE GRILLE FRAME, FP-0000-924 Version 7.1...
  • Page 56 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-925 ADJUSTABLE HEAT DISCHARGE BOOT _______________________________________________________________________ 25-0051-00 OWNERS MANUAL, PP-359 Version 7.1 (OPTIONAL,) FP-0000-925...
  • Page 57 _______________________________________________________________________ FP-0000-49 LOG GRATE (optional), LG-900 _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...

  • Page 58: Warning Labels

    WARNING LABELS _______________________________________________________________________ PP-1333 ATTENTION: FIREPLACE INSTALLER/CONTRACTOR Ensure when building the hearth that the finished surface of the hearth is flush with the inside floor of the fireplace unit. The finished surface of the hearth may NOT be higher than the inside floor of the fireplace.

  • Page 59: Grate Warning Label

    GRATE WARNING LABEL WARNING FIREPLACE MODELS, FP-33, FP-37, OR FP-42 REQUIRE AN ANDIRON/LOG GRATE. USE A COUNTRY FLAME LOG GRATE P/N FP-0000-49, OR USE A LOG GRATE WITH MINIMUM 3.0” (H) x 21.0” (W) DIMENSIONS. FAILURE TO USE A LOG GRATE VOIDS THE PRODUCT WARRANTY _______________________________________________________________________ Version 7.1...
  • Page 60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Place Stamp Here Country Flame Technologies A Division of American Products, LLC 900 George Street Marshfield, MO 65706...
  • Page 61 Model No# ___________________ Installed By: __________________________________________________ Trained By: __________________________________________________ NOTE: Failure to return the above warranty information within 30 days from the date of purchase will make the Country Flame warranty null and void. Version 7.1 Phone Number_____________ Serial No# __________________...

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