Lennox Hearth Villa Vista User Manual
TM
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
VILLA VISTA™
Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 850,028M REV. J 11/2008
MODEL
Villa Vista
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.
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
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 a door.
Consult your dealer to select the correct door
model.
• 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.
PI VILLA VISTA REV. 4 NOV 2008
IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY
RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE.
The Villa Vista™ 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 DOORS 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.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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WARNING
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
Never leave children unattended
when there is a fire burning in
the fireplace.
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.
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.
WARNING
Always ensure that the air inlet to
the fireplace is free from debris
and any other obstructions that
can block the entrance of air.
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE FIREPLACE
In selecting this Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning appliance you have chosen one
of the finest fireplaces available. The Villa Vista™ wood fireplace is a clean burning EPA
certified fireplace that is designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth
and enjoyment for many years to come.
Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. This information
will be useful to you now and in years to come, so keep the manual handy and refer to
it as needed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules ......................................Page 2
The Fireplace .....................................Page 3
Introduction ...................................... Page 3
Parts Required .................................Page 3
Additional Equipment (Optional) .......Page 3
Operating The Fireplace ....................Page 4
Fuel ...................................................Page 4
Catalytic Combustor ..........................Page 4
Combustion Control .........................Page 4
Starting And Maintaining A Fire ........Page 5
Refuelling For Best Performance ......Page 5
Smoking – Causes And
Troubleshooting ..............................Page 6
Important Notes ................................Page 6
Maintaining Your
Fireplace .........................................Page 6
Creosote ............................................Page 6
Chimney Maintenance .......................Page 6
Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page 6
Catalytic Combustor ..........................Page 6
Door Frame Care ...............................Page 7
Refractory Replacement ....................Page 7
Door Installation ...............................Page 8
Door Adjustment ...............................Page 8
Glass Care - Replacement .................Page 8
Glass Care - Cleaning ........................Page 8
Gasket Replacement ........................Page 8
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Locating The Fireplace ......................Page 8
Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page 9
Hearth Extension Requirements .......Page 9
Fireplace / Framing Dimensions ........Page 10
Insulated Chase Construction ...........Page 11
Facing / Mantel .................................Page 12
HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION
Gravity Kit ......................................... Page 13
Outside Air Kit ..................................Page 15
Chimney System ...............................Page 16
Acbi Chimney
Installation Instructions ..................Page 17
Offset Chimney Installation ...............Page 18
Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............Page 19
Chimney Support Installation ............Page 20
Chimney Chase And
Multiple Terminations......................Page 20
Masonry Applications .......................Page 21
Parts And Components List ..............Page 22
REPLACEMENT PARTS .....................Page 25
Clearance To Combustible ................Page 25
Product Reference Information .........Page 26
..............Page 8
..Page 13
SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING
YOUR FIREPLACE
• Use only Lennox Hearth Products glass
doors, specifically designed for the Villa Vista
fireplace.
• When cleaning the fireplace, the 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 outside 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: KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 48 INCHES AWAY
FROM THE FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE
OPENING.
CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED WOOD
ONLY. OTHER MATERIALS SUCH AS
WOOD PRESERVATIVES, METAL FOILS,
COAL, PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR OR
OIL MAY DAMAGE THE CATALYST.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR IN
PLACE.
CAUTION: NEVER BURN WITH THE
BY-PASS OPENED EXCEPT FOR FIRE
START-UP AND WHEN RELOADING THE
STOVE.
INTRODUCTION
The Villa Vista fireplace is an energy efficient,
heat circulating, close combustion fireplace
using the catalytic technology. You will receive
a lifetime of comfort and enjoyment from your
fireplace provided it is maintained and operated
properly.
• Please read these instructions and retain
this manual for future reference.
• Before beginning the fireplace installation,
consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building
codes. Install the fireplace only as described
in these instructions and using only Security
Chimneys International components.
• This fireplace has been tested for CAN/ULC
S610-M87 and ANSI/UL 127 under report
number 192-5237. It has also been tested
for EPA 40 C.F.R Part 60, section 60.532(b).
Certificate number 518.
• The Villa Vista Fireplace is not intended
for use with a gas log set. Failure to follow
these instructions will void the certification
and the warranty of the fireplace and may
result in an unsafe installation.
Parts Required
• Fireplace model Villa Vista
• Door set (Black, Gold, Nickel)
• Louver set (Del Sol, Diamante, Luna, Fiori,
Strada)
• 7" diameter chimney model ASHT+ or
ACBI manufactured by Security Chimneys
International only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Radiation shield, Attic radiation shield
- Roof flashing
- Rain cap
- Support
• Outside air kit (included)
Additional Equipment (optional)
• Gravity venting system
• Panel for clean face option
(only with gravity venting system)
• Fireplace fan kit, UZY5
• Rigid Firescreen
• ACBI Chimney Outside Air Kit (required
with ACBI chimney installation)
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OPERATING THE FIREPLACE
CLOSEDOPEN
By-Pass
Combustion
Air Control
Fuel
The Villa Vista™ fireplace is designed to work
best when fuelled with seasoned cordwood.
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 refuelling.
A moisture content of 15% to 20% (seasoned)
is recommended. Excessively wet wood will
be difficult to burn and will result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and plugging of
the catalytic combustor. 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
can shorten the life of the catalytic combustor.
Do not burn large amounts of paper, cardboard,
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.
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. The first fires may produce slight
smoking and some odor due to drying of the
paint and steel and any dust accumulated on the
fireplace will burn off at this time. 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.
Catalytic Combustor
The Villa Vista fireplace is equipped with a
catalytic combustor. Unburned by-products of
the wood fire are burned at lower temperatures
as they pass through the combustor resulting
in less pollution, reduced creosote and higher
efficiency. In order to have the catalyst working, temperatures of the flue gases entering
the combustor have to be higher than 260° C
(500° F). That is why the unit is equipped with
a by-pass damper that allows the draft air to
by-pass the catalytic combustor. Opening the
by-pass damper control increases the draft
allowing the unit to achieve proper operating
temperatures during a cold start-up. It also
provides more draft to prevent smoke spillage
when the door is opened.
When the catalyst light-off conditions are
achieved, the combustor will keep on going
until it runs out of smoke. Note that the catalyst
does not need to be glowing to be working, it
can work very well at temperatures well below
the 538° C (1000° F) level at which it will begin
to glow. The best way to see if the catalyst is
active is to take a look at what is coming out
of the chimney. If the catalytic combustor is
working you will see some white water vapor
coming out, compared to a more brown/gray
smoke when the by-pass is opened. Do not burn
any chemical chimney cleaner; it can make the
catalyst inactive.
Combustion Control
There is no flue damper in the Villa Vista fireplace. As is common with air tight stoves, the
combustion air damper controls the air entering the firebox. This allows for a more precise
control of the fire. The combustion air damper
knob is located on the left of the bottom louver
(Figure 1). It is opened when moved completely
to the left. This control should be in the closed
position when the fireplace is not in use. This
will minimize air leakage up the chimney. The
combustion air control and the by-pass damper
control must be opened before opening the
door to minimize the possibility of back draft
coming into the room.
Overheating the unit above 1000° C (1800º F)
is harmful for the catalytic combustor, it can
damage the catalyst coating and can cause
cracking of the substrate. Looking through
the upper louvers, if the top of the firebox is
glowing, the unit is overheating.
First Fires
Before using the fireplace make sure to remove
the plastic wrapping on the doors. Remove all
remaining glue from labels with mild soap.
Gold and Nickel plated doors must be cleaned
and free of fingerprints.
Figure 1
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Accelerated Combustion
CLOSE
OPEN
The maximum heat output for the Villa Vista™
fireplace is achieved by burning with the combustion air damper opened (see Figure 2). By
this method, the Villa Vista fireplace can produce
up to 70,000 BTU of heat per hour. However, it
will be necessary to reload with wood every one
or two hours. This is the least efficient method
of burning the Villa Vista fireplace.
Figure 2
Use caution when firing with the combustion
air control wide open. Only burn cordwood in
this manner. Small dry pieces of softwood and
construction scraps will burn very intensely
using this method and may damage the firebox
and catalytic combustor.
Medium Combustion
This is the recommended mode of operating
the Villa Vista fireplace and should be the one
normally used since it will deposit the least
amount of creosote on the glass and in the
chimney. The combustion air damper must be
3/4" closed (see Figure 3). The precise setting
will depend on many factors, including chimney
length and the moisture content of the wood.
Slow Combustion
When the air combustion damper is almost
closed, the fireplace is in a slow combustion
phase (see Figure 4). Slow combustion will
not stop the fire, but there will be a noticeable
change in the flame pattern. The flames will
be slow and may appear dirty if the wood is
too wet (moisture content of 20% and more).
Always set the damper so that flames are
visible , that way you maintain a good clean
combustion process.
Figure 4
This method of burning should be used only
after operating the Villa Vista fireplace with the
air control opened to produce a hot fire for about
an hour. Slow combustion can be used at night
in order to reduce the heat output and prolong
the burn. The loading time will be between 6-10
hours. Be aware that the glass will get dirty
using this setting.
Starting And Maintaining a Fire
Step 1. 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.
Step 2. Open the air control fully and pull the
by-pass damper control towards you to put it
in the OPEN position. Light the newspaper.
Leave the door open until the fire is well established.
Step 3. Once the kindling fire is well established, add increasingly larger pieces of cordwood until the fire is actively burning. Close the
door and maintain an accelerated combustion
air set up in order to achieve combustor lightoff conditions.
Step 4. When the fire is burning well, close the
by-pass damper control by pushing the control
rod in. It takes about 15 – 30 minutes with
the by-pass opened to reach proper light-off
temperatures for the catalytic combustor.
Step 5. Set the air control at the desired setting.
The unit will burn best with 2-3 pieces of cordwood spaced 1 to 2 inches 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 get started easily.
Refuelling for Best Performance
(see Figure 5)
To refuel the Villa Vista fireplace at the end of
a burn cycle when only hot embers remain and
flames are gone (not enough heat to maintain
catalyst operating temperatures):
Step 1. Open the by-pass and air controls
fully.
Step 2. Open the door approximately 1 inch
and wait five seconds until the draft is
stable. Then open the door completely,
load the fuel and close the door.
Figure 3
For instance, a long chimney will necessitate
closing the damper more. To obtain the proper
combustion, close the damper completely, then
open it about 1/2 to 3/4. Three medium size
pieces of wood should be burning on a bed of
hot coals. The heat output will be approximately
35,000 BTU per hour and the loading time will
be about every 3-4 hours. Softwoods may be
burned using this method but the time will be
substantially reduced.
Figure 5
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Step 3. Keep the combustion air damper and
the by-pass damper opened for 10 minutes
before closing it. It will ensure sufficient temperatures for combustor light-off.
To refuel the Villa Vista™ fireplace when the
unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining
or a glowing combustor)
Step 1. Open the by-pass and air controls
fully.
Step 2. Open the door approximately 1 inch,
wait five seconds until the draft is stable and
then open it completely. Load the fuel, close
the door and by-pass (temperatures within the
firebox should be enough to maintain catalytic
operation)
Smoking – Causes and Troubleshooting
To reduce the likelihood of smoking when
opening the doors, set the air damper to the
“accelerated combustion” position and open
the by-pass damper before opening the doors.
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 does
continue to smoke, it is probably for one of the
following reasons:
1. The door is partly open
Open the door fully.
2. 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 Villa Vista fireplace, open a nearby window temporarily
to check if there is adequate air replacement.
3. Fans operating (e.g. range hood)
These 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.
4. Wet wood
Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke
instead of burn properly.
5. Dirty or blocked chimney
Check to make sure the chimney is clear
and reasonably clean.
6. Chimney not long enough
The minimum chimney height is 12 feet, not
including the fireplace height. The chimney
must extend at least 3 feet (915 mm) above
its point of contact with the roof and at least
2 feet (610 mm) higher than any roof or
wall within 10 feet (3 m) of it.
7. Poor chimney draft
With no fire, there should be sufficient
draft to exhaust cigarette smoke introduced
under the baffle. 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
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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 Notes
1. Do not block the hot air vents of the fireplace as this will cause the fireplace to
overheat.
2. Never start a fire using gasoline, kero
sene, charcoal lighter fluid or any other
combustible liquid.
3. Do not burn coal. The sulphur in coal will
corrode the firebox.
4. Do not burn driftwood which has been
in the ocean or salt water. The salt will
corrode the firebox and chimney.
5. Do not operate the unit with the door partly
open since this may cause smoke to be
drawn into the room.
6. Do not burn wood in the area in front of
the log retainers.
7. Do not abuse the unit by burning paper,
or cardboard or construction material
such as pressed wood, plywood or
lumber.
8. Do not allow the wood to smoulder or burn
without flame, since this will produce
excessive creosote in the unit.
MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE
Creosote
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors which combine with
expelled moisture to form a black deposit called
creosote which accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely
hot fire. If 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 small hot fires rather
than slow burning, smouldering fires and by
proper refuelling techniques.
Chimney Maintenance
Regular chimney inspection and maintenance
combined with proper operation will prevent
chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean. Do not
allow more than 1/16" creosote build up in your
chimney. The amount of creosote will depend
on variables such as frequency of use and type
of fire. We recommend that you:
1. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly.
From this, you will learn how often it will
be necessary to clean your chimney.
2. 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.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
3. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep
your chimney clean. The rain cap can be
removed for inspection and/or cleaning of
the chimney. Using gloves, firmly grip the
lower portion of the rain cap. Turn the cap
1/8 of a turn counter-clockwise and lift it
off the chimney.
Dealing With A Chimney Fire
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Regular chimney maintenance and inspection
can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1. Close the fireplace doors and the combustion air damper.
2. Alert your family of the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire
department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the
fire. Do not use water as it may cause a
dangerous steam explosion.
5. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot
embers coming out of the chimney are not
igniting the roof.
6. Do not use the fireplace again until your
chimney and fireplace have been inspected
by a qualified chimney sweep or a Fire
Department Inspector.
Catalytic Combustor
The Villa Vista™ fireplace is designed with a
catalytic combustor which will reduce pollution
emissions and creosote build up while improving thermal efficiency. In order to optimize and
maintain the combustor performance, it is important to visually check the combustor at least
3 times during the heating season to determine
if physical degradation has occurred.
Catalytic combustors require little maintenance.
Cleaning the combustor once a year, preferably
when your flue system is serviced, is sufficient
for most users.
WARNING
To prevent damage to your combustor, do not:
• Drop the combustor (which is
fragile compared to the rest
of the unit – so handle with
care)
• Run water or compressed air
through the combustor
• Try to clean the combustor
with any sharp tool
Figure 6
ROTATE
ROTATE
ROTATE
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4
1
2
3
Cleaning Procedure (see Figure 6):
1. Rotate the retainers to release the combustor support plate while holding it to
make sure it does not drop.
2. Rotate the support plate and remove the
combustor.
3. Remove fly ashes on the combustor
using a soft brush.
4. Put the combustor back in place.
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.
Ashes
Remove ashes only when the fire is out and the
ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the fire is
out) Open the bottom louver and the doors,
lift the door trap lever, remove the plug on the
door trap of the ashtray using gloves or a poker.
Sweep the ashes in the opening with a brush or
any similar tool. Reinstall the plug on the door
trap and pull down the lever.
Figure 7
1. Front Refractory
2. Bottom Refractory
3. Left Side Refractory
4. Right Side Refractory
5. Back Refractory
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 7):
1. Remove the front refractory
2. Remove the bottom refractory
3. Remove the left side refractory
4. Remove the right side refractory
5. Remove the back refractory
To install the new refractories, follow the above
steps in reverse.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Figure 8
HINGE SCREWS
GASKET ADJUSTEMENT SCREW
DOOR HINGE SCREWS
Door Installation
The door must be installed only when the installation of the Villa Vista™ fireplace is completed.
Fit the male part of the hinge, already fixed on
the door, in the female part, which is fixed on
the fireplace (see Figure 8).
To remove the door, simply pull the door up
from the hinges.
The adjustment of the door has been set at
the factory. If the fit is still not perfect, you
can adjust the door using the hinge screws
(see Figure 9).
Door Adjustment
The door may need to be adjusted to be completely airtight. The gasket airtightness can be
adjusted using the adjustment screw located
on the fireplace facade at the bottom of the
fireplace opening. (An Allen key # 1/8 will be
necessary for adjustment). Turning the screw
clockwise will increase air tightness.
Glass Care - Replacement
The glass used for the Villa Vista fireplace is a
high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / 760°
C). 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 Villa Vista fireplace. Replacement ceramic
glass should be purchased from a Lennox Hearth
Products dealer. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT
WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS.
Glass Care - Cleaning
The Villa Vista fireplace is designed to keep
the glass clean under normal operating conditions. If the Villa Vista fireplace is operated
continuously with the combustion air damper
closed, the glass will tend to get dirty unless
the fuel, firebox and glass are maintained at
hot temperatures (see “Refuelling For Best
Performance”). To clean the glass, there are a
number of specially designed cleaners. Your
authorised Lennox Hearth Products dealer can
recommend a suitable cleaner which is available
in your area. Regular household glass cleaners
will not clean creosote. Do not use 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.
Gasket Replacement
Remove the door from the unit and lay it 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 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 Dimensions
Around glass 83" 5/16" dia.
On door
frame
Around ash
trap
92"
8"
5/8" dia.
2" wide x
1/4" thick
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Locating the Fireplace
1. The best place to install your fireplace
is determined by considering the location of
windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room
where the fireplace is to be located, allowing
space in front of the unit for the hearth extension
and the mantel, and taking into 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 on Page 10).
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 system. Weights are
given on Page 25. Next, measure the area
occupied by the fireplace which is normally
38" X 24-1/2". Note the floor construction and
consult your local building code to determine
if additional support is needed.
3. A minimum of 7’ (2134 mm) measured
from the floor to the ceiling is required to install
Figure 9
8
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
the Villa Vista fireplace. The fireplace can be
installed on a combustible floor or on a base,
leaving at least 6’8" (2032 mm) from the base
of the unit to the ceiling.
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