Hearth Home SA36R, SA42R Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual

Operation and Care

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.

NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!

Model(s):

SA36R
SA42R

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recomends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a re

or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

DO NOT overre. Overring will void your

•

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to com­bustibles as specied. Failure to comply may
cause house re.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable

materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overre and generate poisonous
gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

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Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the replace or to property.

Table of Contents

1 Welcome

A. Congratulations 3
B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 4

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2 Product Specic and General Information

A. Appliance Certication 6
B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Gas or Wood Inserts and Gas Log

Lighters 6

3 Important Safety and Operating Information

A. Fireplace Safety 7

1. Clear Space 7

2. Grate 8

3. Refractory 8

4. Firescreen 8

5. Flue Damper 8

6. Glass Doors 8

7. Over-Firing Your Fireplace 8

8. Chimney Fire 8

B. General Operating Parts 9

1. Flue Damper 10

2. Outside Air (Optional) 10

3. Glass Doors 10

C. Fuel 11

1. Hardwood vs. Softwood 11

2. Moisture content 11

3. Seasoning 12

4. Storing Wood 12

5. Burning Process 12

6. Creosote Formation and Need For Removal 12

7. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs 12
D. First Fire 12
E. Lighting Instructions 13

4 Maintenance and Service

A. Chimney Inspection 14
B. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning 14
C. Grate 15
D. Glass Cleaning 15
E. Ash Removal 15
F. Refractory 15

5 Troubleshooting

A. Troubleshooting Table 17
B. FAQs 16

6 Reference Materials

A. Service Parts 19

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B. Accessories 23
C. Contact Information 26

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Welcome

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Read this manual before installing or operating this replace.

Please retain this owner’s manual for future references.

A. Congratulations

Congratulations on selecting a HHT wood burning re­place. The HHT replace you have selected is designed to
provide the utmost in safety and reliability.

As the owner of a new replace, you'll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
Owner's Manual. Pay special attention to all Cautions and
Warnings.

Local Dealer Information

This Owner's Manual should be retained for future refer­ence. We suggest that you keep it with your other impor­tant documents and product manuals.

Your new HHT wood burning replace will give you years
of durable use and trouble-free enjoyment. Welcome to
the HHT family of replace products!

DEALER: Fill in
your name, address,
phone and e-mail
information here and

replace information

Dealer Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

below.

Phone: _____________________________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________________________

Fireplace Information:

Brand: ________________________________________________ Model Name: ___________________________

Serial Number: __________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________

Listing Label Information/Location

The model information regarding your specic replace can be found on
the rating plate usually located in the control area of the replace.

Serial

Number

SERIAL NO./NUMERO DESERE

MODEL/MODELE

Fireplace

Model

MFG. DATE

CAN/ULC-S610

FIRE CHAMBER INTENDED FOR USE WITH HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES
LISTED FIREPLACE PARTS AND GLASS DOOR KITS. SEE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MODEL.

USE HHT SL SERIES CHIMNEY

FAN KIT/
KIT DU VENTILATUER
MODEL NO.

RATED AT/CAPACITE
115 VOLTS, 50/60 HZ

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE DAMAGE. REPLACE GRATE

AVERTISSEMT:RISQUE DE DOMMAGE PARINCENDIE, REMPLACEZ LA GRILLE AVEC
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES

IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING
HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES,
7571 215th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.

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CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES:
DEGAGEMENT DES
MATEIAUX COMBUSTIBLES:

AMP.

WITH HEARTH & HOME

TECHNOLOGIES

FIREPLACE ALSO FOR USE IN
MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOMES
WITH SOLID FUEL ONLY

UTILISER DU CARBURANT
SOLIDE SEULEMENT

CHIMNEY/CHEMNEE

2 IN. MIN.

51 MM

GRATE MODEL/GRILLE MODELE

CONTACT:

FIREBOX/
FOYER

YES

NO

IN.
MIN.

MM
MIN.

P.N. 4021-954E

Grate

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recoverable under this Warranty is limited to the purchase price of the Product. This Warranty is transferable from the original purchaser

Component

Igniters, Auger Motors, Electronic Components, and

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B. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Hearth & Home Technologies LLC

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Hearth & Home Technologies LLC (“HHT”) extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric hearth appliances

(each a “Product” and collecvely, the “Product(s)”) and certain component parts set forth in the table below (“Component Part(s)”)
that are purchased from a HHT authorized dealer or distributor.

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

HHT warrants that the Products and their Component Parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the applicable
period of Warranty coverage set forth in the table below (“Warranty Period”). If a Product or Component Parts are found to be
defecve in materials or workmanship during the applicable Warranty Period, HHT will, at its opon, repair the applicable Component
Part(s), replace the applicable Component Part(s), or refund the purchase price of the applicable Product(s). The maximum amount

to subsequent owners, but the Warranty Period will not be extended in duraon or expanded in coverage for any such transfer. This
Warranty is subject to condions, exclusions, and limitaons as described below.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

Warranty coverage begins at the date of installaon. In the case of new home construcons, Warranty coverage begins on the date of
rst occupancy of the dwelling or six months aer the sale of the Product(s) by an independent, authorized HHT dealer or distributor,
whichever occurs earlier. However, the Warranty coverage shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of Product
shipment from HHT, regardless of the installaon or occupancy date.

The term “Lifeme” in the table below is dened as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for gas appliances, and 10
years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood and pellet appliances. These me periods reect the minimum expected
useful lives of the designated Component Parts under normal operang condions.

Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting

Parts

5 years 1 year

6 years 3 years X Catalysts

7 years 3 years X X Manifold tubes, HHT Chimney and Terminations

Labor Gas Pellet Wood Electric Venting Component Parts Covered by this Warranty

All parts including handles, external enameled

components and other material except as covered by

2 Years

2 years

3 years X

X

X X Molded Refractory Panels, Glass Liners

X Vent Free Burners, Vent Free Logs

X1 Year X X X

X

X X

X X Castings, Medallions and Baffles

Warranty Conditions, Warranty Exclusions, and

All parts except as covered by Warranty Conditions,

Warranty Exclusions, and Warranty Limitations listed

Electrical components limited to modules, remotes/wall

switches, valves, pilots, blowers, junction boxes, wire

harnesses, transformers and lights (excluding light bulbs)

Warranty Limitations listed

Glass

Firepots, burnpots, mechanical feeders/auger

assemblies

10 years 1 year X Burners, logs and refractory

Limited
Lifetime

1 Year

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3 years X X X

None

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Firebox and heat exchanger, FlexBurn® System

(engine, inner cover, access cover and fireback)

X X X X X All purchased replacement parts

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WARRANTY CONDITIONS:

• Because HHT cannot control the quality of any Products sold by unauthorized sellers, this Warranty only covers Products that are
purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor unless otherwise prohibited by law; a list of HHT authorized dealers
is available on the HHT branded websites.

• This Warranty is only valid while the applicable Product remains at the site of original installaon.

• This Warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the applicable Product is
authorized to sell applicable Product.

• Contact your installing distributor or dealer for Warranty service. If the installing dealer or distributor is unable to provide
necessary parts, contact the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Addional service fees may apply if you are seeking
Warranty service from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the applicable Product.

• No HHT consumer should bear cost of warranty service or costs incurred while servicing warranty claims (i.e., travel, gas, or
mileage) when the service is performed within the terms of this Warranty. Check with your dealer or distributor in advance for
any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not covered by this Warranty.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

This Warranty does not cover the following:

• Changes in surface nishes as a result of normal use. As a heang appliance, some changes in color of interior and exterior surface
nishes may occur. This is not a aw and is not covered under the Warranty.

• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by ngerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items or other
external sources and residues le on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.

• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the Warranty Period are not covered. These parts
include: paint, wood and pellet gaskets, rebricks, grates, ame guides, baeries and the discoloraon of glass.

• Minor expansion, contracon, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These condions are normal and complaints related to
this noise are not covered by this Warranty.

• Damages resulng from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the applicable Product in accordance with the installaon
instrucons, operang instrucons, and lisng agent idencaon label furnished with the applicable Product; (2) failure to
install the applicable Product in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper operaon,
abuse, misuse, connued operaon with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/incorrectly performed
repairs; (5) environmental condions, inadequate venlaon, negave pressure, or draing caused by ghtly sealed construcons,
insucient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels
other than those specied in the operaon instrucons; (7) installaon or use of components not supplied with the applicable
Product or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by HHT; (8) modicaon of the appliance not expressly
authorized and approved by HHT in wring; and/or (9) interrupons or uctuaons of electrical power supply to the applicable
Product.

• Non-HHT venng components, hearth connecons or other accessories used in conjuncon with the applicable Product.

• Any part of a pre-exisng replace system in which an insert or a decorave gas applicable Product is installed.

• HHT’s obligaon under this Warranty does not extend to the Product’s capability to heat the desired space. Informaon is provided
to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecng the proper Product for the applicaon. Consideraon must be given to the
Product locaon and conguraon, environmental condions, insulaon and air ghtness of the structure.

This warranty is void if:

• The applicable Product has been over-red, operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, uorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-ring can be idened by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, deformaon/warping of interior cast iron
structure or components, rust colored cast iron, bubbling, cracking and discoloraon of steel or enamel nishes.

• The applicable Product is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensaon.

• There is any damage to the applicable Product due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited to, improper
chimney or venng installaon.

LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY:

• EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED

HEREIN. The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligaon under this Warranty or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be

limited to replacement of the Component Part(s), repair of the Component Part(s), or refund of the original purchase price of the

applicable Product(s), as specied above; provided, however, that (i) if HHT is unable to provide replacement of the Component
Part(s) and repair of the Component Part(s) is not commercially praccable or cannot be mely made, or (ii) the customer is
willing to accept a refund of the purchase price of the applicable Product(s), HHT may discharge all such obligaons by refunding
the purchase price of the applicable Product. In no event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequenal damages caused
by defects in the applicable Product. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages,
so the above limitaon or exclusion may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have

other rights which vary from State to State. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE

EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT. Some States do not allow limitaons on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitaon may not apply to you.

4021-645L 10/20

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Product Specic and General Information

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A. Appliance Certication

This replace system has been tested and listed in accor­dance with UL 127 and CAN/ULC-S610 standards by Un­derwriters Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in
the United States and Canada.

This replace may be installed in sleeping rooms. This
replace is not approved for installation in manufactured
homes. If installed with a gas log set, provisions for the
National Fuel Gas Code must be met.

This replace has been tested and listed for use with the
optional components specied in this manual. These op­tional components may be purchased separately and in­stalled at a later date. An outside air kit, gas log set, gas
insert or gas log-lighter should be installed at the time of
replace installation.

Warning! Risk of Fire!

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overre and generate poisonous gases

(i.e. carbon monoxide).

B. Vented Gas Log Sets, Unvented Gas Log

Sets, Gas or Wood Inserts and Gas Log
Lighters

• Optional

• Gas log sets, gas or wood inserts, or gas log-lighters
can be installed in this replace. Follow the instructions
provided with the accessory for operation.

Unvented Gas Logs

CAUTION! If an unvented gas appliance is installed in

the replace, the gas appliance must only be operated
with the replace glass door fully open (if included).

Only unvented gas log sets which have been found to
comply with the standard for unvented room heaters,
ANSI Z211.11.2, are to be installed in this replace. If
an unvented gas appliance is installed it must incorpo­rate an automatic shuto󰀨 device, and must be installed
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1,
Latest edition.

WARNING! Do Not operate an unvented gas log set in this

replace with the chimney removed.

WARNING: This product and the fuels
used to operate this product (wood and
wood pellets), and the products of combus­tion of such fuels, can expose you to chemi­cals including carbon black, which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and carbon monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more infor­mation go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Important Safety and Operating Information

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A. Fireplace Safety

Most problems are caused by improper installation and op­eration of the replace. To provide reasonable re safety,
the following should be given serious consideration:

• The re should be supervised whenever the replace is
in use.

• An annual inspection should be performed on the
replace system.

• Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of your
home to ensure your safety.

• Install a conveniently located Class A re extinguisher
near the replace.

• Devise a practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least
two escape routes.

• Devise a plan to deal with a chimney re:

- Evacuate.

- Notify the re department.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies

disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and

agency listing will be voided by the following actions.

DO NOT:

• operate damaged replace

• modify replace

• overre

• install any component not approved by Hearth & Home

Technologies

• install parts or components not listed or approved

• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all

components

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

1. Clear Space

Combustible materials must not be stored on the hearth
extension. Room furnishings such as drapes, curtains,
chairs or other combustibles must be at least 4 ft
(1219 mm) from the front of the replace.

Combustible materials are materials made of or sur­faced with any of the following materials:

- Wood - Compressed paper

- Plant bers - Plastic

- Plywood/OSB - Drywall

- Any material that can ignite and burn, ame proofed
or not, plastered or un-plastered.

Non-combustible materials are materials which will not
ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the
following:

- Steel - Iron

- Brick - Tile

- Concrete - Slate

- Glass - Plasters

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials,

gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids clear of
the replace.

DO NOT:

• store ammable materials close to the replace

• use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
uid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a re in this
replace.

48 in. (1219 mm)

Clear Space

Front of Fireplace

Figure 3.1 Clear Space

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12 in. (305 mm)

Clear Space

Sides of Fireplace

(from the FP

opening)

43-1/2 in. (1105mm)

Clear Space

Bottom of Fireplace

to Lower Edge of

Mantel or Trim

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2. Grate

This replace is designed to be used with the supplied
grate or one approved by HHT.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-sup-

plied integral grate.

• Keeps logs in place.

• Allows proper air circulation around the re.

3. Refractory

The refractory is supplied to contain heat and provide
an attractive interior.

It will break down over time and will need occasional

replacement. Small hairline cracks and discoloration
are normal and do not a󰀨ect its safety.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT burn replace with-

out refractory. Use only refractory supplied by Hearth &

Home Technologies.

4. Firescreen

The rescreen is provided to control sparks. Keep it
closed when the replace in use.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns!

• Screen will not prevent burning materials from falling

out.

• Screen pulls or handles may be hot.

5. Flue Damper

The ue damper must be in the fully opened position
during operation of the replace.

7. Over-Firing Your Fireplace

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Do not over-re.

Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the
replace and chimney.

To prevent over-ring your replace. DO NOT:

• use ammable liquids

• overload with wood

• burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber

• permit too much air to the re

Symptoms of over-ring may include one or more of the
following:

• chimney connector or replace glowing

• roaring, rumbling noises

• loud cracking or banging sounds

• metal warping

• chimney re

8. Chimney Fire

In the event of a chimney re

• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected by

qualied professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommends that NFI or CSIA certied professionals,
or technicians under the direction of certified
professionals, conduct a minimum of an NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.

• Replace components of the chimney and replace

as specied by the professionals.

• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the

chimney is properly secured.

WARNING! Risk of Fire and Asphyxiation! Open

damper prior to operating replace. A closed damper
overres the replace and spills smoke and ames

into the room.

6. Glass Doors

Glass doors are optional.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors approved

by Hearth & Home Technologies.

WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplace

equipped with doors should be operated only with

doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left

partly open, gas and ame may be drawn out of the
replace opening.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney re can perma-

nently damage your chimney system. Failure to re­place damaged components and make proper repairs
can cause a structure re.

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