Lennox Hearth SOLANA-BK, SOLANA-BN User Manual

INSTALLATION AND

Intertek

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Solana™

EPA Low-Mass Wood-burning Fireplace Phase 2 Qualified

43" Wood-Burning Fireplaces

P/N 506023-07 REV. B 06/2010

MODELS

SOLANA-BK
SOLANA-BN

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient
and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read
and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.

Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any cir­cumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.

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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 appli­ance. Severe burns may result.

• Carefully supervise children in the

same room as appliance.

Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
ASTM 2558
Report No. 192-5237

Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use
as a supplemental heater. They are not intended for continuous use
as a primary heat source.

WARNINGS

• The fireplace cannot be operated without doors

or firescreens. Consult your dealer to select the
correct replacement door(s) or firescreen(s).

• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass

doors: Install this fireplace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.

• Install the fireplace only as described in these

instructions.

PISOLANA REV. 2 06/2010

IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY
RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE.

The Solana™ fireplace must be
installed with an outside air kit
intake, which is included with
the fireplace.

THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OPER­ATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY
OPENED OR DOO RS FULLY
CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT
PARTLY OPENED, GAS AND FLAME
MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIRE­PLACE OPENING, CREATING RISKS
OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. IF
THE UNIT IS OPERATED WITH THE
DOORS FULLY OPENED, THE FIRE
SCREEN MUST BE USED.

NEVER use gasoline, gasoline­type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha,
engine oil or similar liquids to
start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace. Keep any flammable
liquids a safe distance from the
fireplace at all times.

THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN
TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED
GAS OR A FIREPLACE INSERT.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR
INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN
UNVENTED GAS LOG SET OR
FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER
PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR
USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE.

Never leave children unattended
when there is a fire burning in
the fireplace.

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CAUTION

Use care when selecting window
treatments for windows located
near the fireplace. Avoid using
combustible flowing window
treatments such as curtains
on nearby windows that are of
sufficient length to be blown in
front of an open flame when the
window is opened.

Keep any combustible furniture,
materials or decorative pillows
at least 48" (1219 mm) from the
front fireplace opening.

WARNING

Never leave your fireplace unat­tended while it is burning.

IMPORTANT

When burning wood, use SOLID
NATURAL DRY WELL-SEASONED
WOOD ONLY. Hardwoods are
recommended (soft woods tend
to burn very quickly).

• DO NOT burn treated wood,

charcoal, coal, trash, card­board, driftwood, woods dipped
in tar, Christmas tree greens,
pitch, pine tar, creosote, chemi­cal chimney cleaners, flame
colorants, polystyrene packag­ing, wood products with synthetic
binders (i.e. plywood). Plywood,
lumber and other misc. materi­als can produce abnormally high
temperatures, sputtering and
smoking fires and may contain
hazardous chemicals to treat
insects and fungus.

• Burning unapproved fuels can

produce excessive tempera­tures, beyond the design capa­bilities of the fireplace and may
produce excess sparks or may
contain hazardous chemicals.
Burning unapproved fuels can
result in a chimney fire, a house
fire, personal injury, death or
loss of property.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of damaging
fireplace materials and increas­ing the risk of fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.

WARNING

Be careful adding wood fuel to the
fire or handling fireplace tools such
as shovels, tongs or pokers.

WARNING

Never modify or alter your fire­place system in any way. To do
so may create a potential fire
hazard and void the limited war­ranty, listings and approvals of
this system.

WARNING

The bottom refractory can be
cracked by excessive abuse such
as tossing heavy logs onto the
grate or gouging with fireplace
tools. Exercise caution when
adding wood to your fireplace.

WARNING

Neither the manufacturer nor the
seller warrants “smoke free”
operation nor are we responsible
for inadequate system draft
caused by mechanical systems,
general construction conditions,
inadequate chimney heights,
adverse wind conditions and/or
unusual environmental factors
or conditions beyond our control.

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

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CONGRATULATIONS!

When you purchased your new 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 fireplace.

Thank you for selecting a Lennox Hearth Products fireplace as the answer to your home
supplemental heating needs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules .......................................Page 2

Introduction .......................................Page 3

Parts Required ..................................Page 3

Optional Equipment ............................Page 3

EPA Qualified .....................................Page 3

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

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

First Fires ...........................................Page 4

Building a Fire ....................................Page 4

Outside Air Register ..........................Page 5

Refueling ............................................Page 5

Closing the Doors ..............................Page 5

Smoking – Causes And

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

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

Maintaining Your Fireplace .................Page 6

Creosote .............................................Page 6

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

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

Top Baffle Removal ............................Page 6

Door Frame Care ................................Page 6

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

Refractory Replacement .....................Page 7

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

How to use the retractable doors

and firescreens ...............................Page 7

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

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

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

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

Locating the Fireplace .......................Page 8

Preinstallation ...................................Page 9

Precautions ........................................Page 9

Adjacent Wall .....................................Page 9

Enclosure / Chase ..............................Page 9

Mantel ...............................................Page 10

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

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

Fireplace and Framing Dimensions ....Page 11

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

Fireplace Facing .................................Page 12

Outside Air Assembly ........................Page 13

UZY5 Blower Kit .................................Page 14

Forced Air Heating Kit .......................Page 14

Chimney System ................................Page 15

Chimney Installation Instructions ......Page 16

Offset Chimney Installation ................Page 17

Angled Wall Radiation Shield .............Page 19

Universal Roof Support ......................Page 20

Chimney Chase And

Multiple Terminations......................Page 20

Chimney Adaptor ...............................Page 20

Installation Accessories .....................Page 21

Chimney Components Lists ...............Page 22

Specifications .....................................Page 23

Clearances .........................................Page 23

Replacement Parts .............................Page 24

Product Reference Information ..........Page 26

THE FIREPLACE

INTRODUCTION

The Solana, EPA Low-Mass Wood-burning Fire­place Program qualified, is an energy efficient,
heat circulating fireplace. You will receive a
lifetime of comfort and enjoyment from your
fireplace provided it is installed, maintained and
operated properly.

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Please read these instructions and retain
this manual for future reference.

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Before beginning the fireplace installation,
consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building
codes. Install the fireplace only as described
in these instructions and using only Lennox
Hearth Products components.

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The Solana fireplace is NOT intended for use
with an unvented gas log set. Do not use
a fireplace insert or any other product with
this fireplace unless it is specified by Lennox
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.

• These appliances are NOT approved for

Manufactured Home installations.

PARTS REQUIRED

Fireplace Model Solana

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8" diameter chimney - Model Secure Temp™

ASHT 1", Secure Temp S-2100+ or AC manufac­tured by Security Chimneys International only,
including:

- Chimney lengths

- Elbows (where necessary)

- Associated components as per these

Installation Instructions

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Door (included)

•

Outside Air Kit (included)

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

•

Additional Equipment (optional)

- Trim Kit available in Nickel

- UZY5 blower

- VRUW Blower motor speed control

- Forced Air Heating Kit

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If installed, this appliance no longer qualifies
for EPA Low Mass Wood-burning Fireplace
Program.

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EPA WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE
PROGRAM QUALIFIED

This appliance has met the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Low Mass Wood­burning Fireplace Program Phase 2 emission
level (g/kg), as per test protocol ASTM 2558
"standard test method for determining particu­late matter emissions from fires in low mass
wood-burning fireplaces".

Fresh FireTM
Burn System

1- Air is diverted under the front of the grate,

gaining heat from the ember and ash material
for more efficient combustion.

2- Cool air is deflected to prevent cooling

of the fire, so that high temperatures are
maintained.

3- Efficient combustion leads to lower emis-

sions, because the higher temperatures burn
up more volatile gasses and particulates.

4- Exhaust air is effectively pulled into the

chimney, and heat from the fire is circulated
into the living space.

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OPERATING THE FIREPLACE

Fuel

USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. The

Solana™ fireplace is designed to work best

when fueled with seasoned natural wood only.

Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the

energy content of wood is relative to its density.

Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire

and less frequent refueling. A moisture content

of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is recommended.

Wood that has been cut and split and let to

dry under a cover for a period of one year will

usually meet that criteria. The required drying

time will vary depending on the climate. Wood

that is packed tight together will take longer to

dry. Seasoned wood is darker in color than wet

wood and will have visible cracks in the grain

on the ends. Excessively wet wood will be dif-

ficult to burn and will result in lower efficiency,

increased creosoting and deposits on the glass

and in the chimney. Excessively dry wood will

burn well but will also have higher emissions

and shorter burning time.

Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or
wood such as driftwood from the ocean which
has been exposed to salt or other chemicals.
Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and
chimney. Do not burn large amounts of paper,
cardboard, Christmas tree branches or building
construction materials. Intense firing with these
materials may overheat the fireplace, causing
damage to the unit, a fire or even possibly ignit­ing a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted.
Burning unapproved fuel, resulting in excessive
pollutants being emitted, may be prohibited and
subject to a fine or other penalty by the authority
having jurisdiction in your area.

Processed firelogs can be used. Refer to firelog
warnings and caution markings on the packag­ing prior to use.

First Fires

Before using the fireplace make sure to
remove the plastic wrapping on plated door.
Remove any glue residue left by the label
using mild soap.

The first five or six fires should be small fires
of short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes).
This will help cure the refractory bricks. During
the first few fires of this appliance there may
be some odor and smoke due to the curing of
the paint, dust accumulation and burning off of
lubricants used in the manufacturing process. It
may set off a smoke alarm located in the same
room. For this reason the room should be well
ventilated for the first few fires.

Building A Fire

(starting and maintaining a fire)

To start a fire, place several crumpled up balls of
newspaper in the firebox. Place small dry pieces
of kindling on top of the paper, criss-crossing the
kindling so that there are air spaces in between.
Keep the fuel far back enough so that air can
get underneath. Open the air controls fully and
light the newspaper. Once the newspaper and
the kindling is well ignited, close the firescreens.
Once the kindling fire is well established, cord
wood can be added (see How To Use The Outside
Air Register section for proper operation of the
air controls).

The unit will burn best with 2-3 pieces of cord
wood spaced 1/2 to 1 inch apart and allowing
air to get under the fuel. Criss-crossing or ar­ranging the fuel so that air can get underneath,
will help the fire to get started easily. The unit
should be operated with the air control fully open
long enough to get the cord wood well ignited.

For the Fresh Fire
air must flow through the bottom of the grate
and up in between the logs. Do not let ashes
stack up to a height which will obstruct the
opening between the base of the firebox and
the bottom of the log retainer.

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system to burn efficiently,

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HOW TO USE THE OUTSIDE AIR REGISTER

(FIREPLACE)

The outside air register is located on the up-

per left part of the top louver. The outside air

register supplies oxygen to the fire and allows

control of the fire when the doors are closed.

The fresh air must come from outside the house

(the air intake must not draw air from inside the

house). This will minimize negative pressure in

the house. The more you slide the register to

the left, the more fresh air into the firebox and

the more accelerated combustion you will get

(see Figure 1). When starting a fire, the register

should always be fully opened.

For information on when you should start closing

the register, see "Refueling" section.

REFUELING

The Solana™ fireplace will operate best if at-

tention is given to operating the unit with the

outside air register fully opened (see Figure

1) after refueling in order to bring the firebox

and the chimney system up to their optimum

operating temperature. Combustion efficiency

is relative to firebox temperature. To obtain this

temperature, the fireplace must be operated

with the primary air fully opened during 10 to

20 minutes after reloading, depending on the

heat and on the moisture content of the wood.

Once you have reached the desired temperature,

the outside air register control can be set to a

medium setting. The benefit of this technique

will be cleaner glass, less creosoting, greater

efficiency and the most pleasing fire for your

enjoyment.

Set the air register to the full open position before

opening the doors to reduce the possibility of

smoke entering the home from the fireplace.

Push to open

Figure 1 - Outside air Register

CLOSING THE DOORS

As soon as a layer of embers covers the surface
under the log retainer, it is possible to close
the doors with the outside air register opened.

Closing the doors prematurely may result in:

• Thereboxllingwithsmoke;

• Theameintensitycutsdownexcessively.

Meaning the fireplace is not hot enough to
close the doors.

SMOKING –
CAUSES AND TROUBLESHOOTING

To reduce the likelihood of smoking when
opening the door, set the outside air register to
the left before opening the door. Your fireplace
has been designed and tested to provide smoke
free operation. Occasionally, there may be a
small amount of smoking upon lighting the fire,
until the chimney heats up but this should not
continue. If the fireplace continues to smoke
it is probably for one of the following reasons:

A. The doors are partially opened
When you open the doors, open them com-

pletely.

B. Negative pressure in the house

As the fire burns, air goes up the chimney.

This air must be replaced through leakage
into the house or through the outside air
duct. When operating the Solana™ fireplace,
open a nearby window temporarily to check
if there is adequate replacement air supply.

C. Fans operating (e.g.: range hood)
Fans such as range hoods or bath fans draw

air out of the house and may actually cause
a negative pressure in the house. Turn off all
fans and open a nearby window to determine
if this is the cause of the problem.

Push to open

D. Wet wood

Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke

instead of burning properly. Your dealer can
help you determine if you have properly
seasoned wood for burning.

E. Dirty or blocked chimney
Check to make sure the chimney is clear and

clean. If dirty call a certified chimney sweep
or use a properly sized chimney brush to
clean.

F. Chimney not long enough

The minimum chimney height is twelve (12)

feet (3.7 m) not including the fireplace height.
The chimney must extend at least three (3)
feet (915 mm) above its point of contact
with the roof and at least two (2) feet (610
mm) higher than any roof or wall within ten
(10) feet (3 m) of it. When installed with
one offset, the minimum chimney height
is fifteen (15) feet. Additional height will
increase draft and will decrease the tendency
to smoke.

G. Poor chimney draft

With no fire, there should be sufficient draft

to exhaust cigarette smoke introduced under
the chimney. Chimneys installed against an
outside wall without protection may generate
back draft problems which will cause start-up
problems. To prevent this, 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 draft
is sufficient, then start the fire.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS

A. Do not block the hot air vents to the fireplace

as this will cause the fireplace to overheat.

B. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern

fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire
in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well
away from the fireplace while it is in use.

C. Do not burn coal. The sulphur in coal will

corrode the firebox and chimney.

D. Keep combustible materials at least 48”

(1.2 m) away from the front of the fireplace
opening.

E. Never leave children unattended when

there is a fire burning in the fireplace.

F. Do not use the Solana™ as an incinerator

to burn paper, cardboard or construction
material such as pressed wood, plywood
or lumber. Use only untreated wood. Wood
protectors, metallic paper, coal, plastic,
waste, beach wood, Christmas tree, sul­phur and/or oil will damage the fireplace.

G. Do not burn driftwood which has been in the

ocean or salt water. The salt will corrode
the firebox and chimney.

H. Do not burn wood in the area in front of

the log retainer.

I. Do not allow the wood to smoulder or burn

without flame, since this will produce
excessive creosote in the unit as well as
increased particulate emissions.

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MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE

Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar

and other organic vapors, which combine

with expelled moisture to form creosote. The

creosote vapors condense in the relatively

cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As

a result, creosote residue accumulates on the

flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes

an extremely hot fire.

The chimney shall be inspected at least twice

a year during the heating season to determine

when a creosote buildup has occurred.

When creosote has accumulated it shall be

removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

When the creosote accumulation is large, a

creosote fire in the chimney can damage the

chimney and overheat the surrounding wood

framing. Creosote formation in a chimney can

be minimized by making sure there is always

visible flame burning, avoid smouldering fires

and by proper refuelling techniques.

Chimney Maintenance

Regular chimney inspection and maintenance

combined with proper operation will help

prevent chimney fires. Keep your chimney

clean. Do not allow more than a 1/16" (1.6mm)

build-up of creosote in your chimney. The

amount of creosote will depend on variables

such as frequency of use and type of fire. We

recommend that you:

A. Initially, inspect the chimney system weekly.

By doing this, you will learn how often it will
be necessary to clean your chimney.

B. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified

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.

C. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your

chimney clean. The raincap can be removed
for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney.
Unscrew the braces which attach the raincap
to the chimney. Using gloves, firmly grip the
upper portion of the rain cap. Turn the cap
and lift it off the chimney.

Caution: It is necessary to remove the
baffle from the top of the firebox before
cleaning the chimney.

Dealing With a Chimney Fire

Regular chimney maintenance and inspection
can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:

1. Close the fireplace glass doors and the air
inlet.

2. Close the chimney outside air register.

3. Alert your family of the possible danger.

4. If you require assistance, alert your fire
department.

5. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extin­guisher, baking soda or sand to control
the fire. Do not use water as it may cause
dangerous steam explosions.

6. Watch for smouldering or fire on combus­tibles next to the fireplace and chimney.
Check outside to ensure that sparks and
hot embers coming out of the chimney are
not igniting the roof.

7. Do not use the fireplace again until your
chimney and fireplace have been inspected
by a qualified chimney sweep or a fire depart­ment inspector.

Top Baffle Removal 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 baffle refractory and it’s iron

anglesupport(gure2);

2. Obstruct the dilution air box inlet, located in
the upper back of the firebox, with a metal

orcardboardsheet;

3.Closethechimneydamperanddoors;

4.Proceedwithchimneysweep;

5. Open the chimney damper before opening

thedoors;

6.Cleanouttherebox;

7. REMOVE the metal or cardboard sheet,
placed in step #2, and re-install the baffle
and it’s iron angle support.

DILUTION

AIR BOX

INLET

Figure 2 - Baffle Removal / Chimney Access

Door Frame Care

Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish
the frame. Do not use abrasives such as steel
wool or steel pads for they may scratch the
door frame finish.

Disposing Of Ashes

Remove ashes only when the fire is out and
the ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the
fire is out).

Ashes removal must be –performed regularly
during the operating season. An excess of ashes
will block the airflow and risks to increase the
particle emissions. In order to burn efficiently,
do not let ashes stack up to a height which will
obstruct the opening between the base of the
firebox and the bottom rod of the log retainer.

Rotate the log retainer on the back refractory and
remove the ashes. Make sure the log retainer
is properly leaning on the back refractory, in
case it’s rotation is obstructed.

Do not leave the ashes in the house as they give
off carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.

WARNING

Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should
be placed in a metal container
with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground well away
from all combustible materials,
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.

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REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT

The intense heat of the fire will normally cause
hairline cracks in the refractory. These cracks
can be minimized 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 (see Figure 4):

1. Remove the baffle refractory and it’s iron angle

support;

2. Removethefrontrefractory;

3. Removethebottomrefractory;

4. Removethesidesrefractories*;

5. Remove the back refractory.

* Hold the back refractory when the last side refrac­tory is removed, to prevent the back refractory to
fall in the firebox.

DOORS ADJUSTMENT

Glass doors may lose their adjustment during
transportation or installation of the fireplace.
A wrong adjustment may cause a loss in
combustion’s efficiency and control. The glass
doors must be parallel, at the same height and
must almost touch each other when closed.
Maximum spacing between the door's glass
is one sixteenth of an inch (1/16’’).

1. Front Refractory

2. Bottom Refractory

3. Left Side Refractory

4. Right Side Refractory

5. Back Refractory

6. Iron Angle Support

7. Baffle Refractory

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Figure 4 - Refractories Exploded View, Including Smoke Deflector

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4

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The glass doors can be adjusted by loosening
the three (3) screws of the hinges’ supports
(see fastening screws in Figure 5). If a minor
angular adjustment is needed, you may loosen
only two (2) of the three (3) screws using the
other as a pivot point.

HOW TO USE THE RETRACTABLE DOORS
AND FIRESCREENS

The Solana™ fireplace features retractable doors
and firescreens in order to allow a wider view
of the fire and save space when the doors are
opened. To retract the doors, simply open them
at 90° and push them into the opening on the
side of the firebox. The same procedure applies
for the retractable firescreens. (see Figure 3).

Note: Do not operate the fireplace with both
fire-screen and doors closed at the same time.

WARNINGS

• Use only a Lennox Hearth Products glass doors, specifically designed

for the Solana fireplace.

• The fireplace cannot be operated without doors or firescreens.

Consult your dealer to select the correct replacement door(s) or
firescreen(s).

• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass doors: Install this

fireplace in a square and plumb condition, using shims as neces­sary at sides and/or bottom.

Interior frame

Door to fireplace
fastening screws

Figure 3 - Sliding Doors / Firescreens

Figure 5

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Interior frame fastening
screws (10x)

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GLASS CARE

Glass Replacement

The glass used for the Solana™ fireplace is a
high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / 760°
C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with
an identical ceramic glass. Tempered glass
or ordinary glass will not withstand the high
temperatures of the Solana fireplace. Replace­ment glass should be purchased from a Lennox
Hearth Products dealer (see “Replacement
Parts”, Pages 24 and 25). DO NOT OPERATE

THE UNIT WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS.

To remove the glass, unscrew the frame fasten­ing screws (see figure 5), remove the interior
frame and the glass.

Glass Cleaning

The Solana™ fireplace is designed to keep the
glass clean under normal operating condi­tions. To clean the glass there are a number of
specially designed cleaners. Your authorized
Lennox Hearth Products dealer can recommend
a suitable cleaner. Regular household glass
cleaners will not clean creosote.

abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or
oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass.

DO NOT USE CHEMICAL GLASS CLEANERS
ON PAINTED SURFACES AS IT MAY CAUSE
THE PAINT TO PEEL.

CAUTION : DO NOT ALLOW WINDOW CLEANER
TO GET IN CONTACT WITH DOOR GASKET OR
PAINT ON FACADE OR DOOR. ONCE CLOSED,
CONTACT OF GLASS CLEANER WITH THE
FIREPLACE FACADE CAN PROVOKE PAINT
PEELING OFF.

Do not use

Gasket Replacement

Remove the doors from the unit (see Page 6)
and lay each door on a clean unabrasive surface.
To replace the gasket, first remove all of the old
gasket and gasket cement. Make sure that the
surface is totally clean before applying new
cement (a high temperature silicone caulking
rated at 500° F [260° C] is suitable) or adhesion
problems may result. Apply gasket cement to
the gasket channel and install the new gasket.
This replacement part is available from your
Lennox Hearth Products dealer in the following
dimensions:

Gasket * Length ** Dimen-

sions

Upper
Door
Gasket

Lower
Door
Gasket

Table 1

31

(787)

16

(406)

* Note: Requires one each for one door
**Note: Inches (millimeters)

3/4” dia.

(19mm)

3/4” dia.

(19mm)

Part No.

PR-

COGR2035

PR-

COGR2035A

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Locating The Solana Fireplace

A. The best location to install your fireplace is

determined by considering the location of
windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the
room where the fireplace is located, allow­ing space in front of the unit for the hearth
extension and the mantel, and taking into
consideration the location of the 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 10).

B. 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 system. Weights are given
in the appendix. Note the floor construc­tion and consult your local building code to
determine if additional support is needed.

C. The Solana fireplace may be installed di-

rectly on the floor or on a raised base (for
proper guidelines, refer to “Hearth Extension
Requirements”) and a minimum of 7 ft (2.1
m) measured from the base of the appliance
to the ceiling is required.

When selecting the location, the chimney outlet
position and the direction of the wind are impor­tant factor affecting the chimney performance.
To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind
turbulence, the chimney must:

• Penetratethehighestpartoftheroof.

• Beinstalledasfaraspossibleofroofoffsets,

trees or any other obstructions that may
cause wind turbulence and back drafts in
the chimney.

• Theleastamountofoffsets(elbows)pos­sible.

Location Recommended

Marginal Location

Wind Direction

Location
Not
Recommended

Location
Not
Recommended

Outside Air Intake
Facing the Wind

Figure 6

8

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.