Superior WRT4826WH Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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• 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 appli-
ance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
• If small children are present in the home, it is
recommended that this appliance be fi tted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
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US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report # 14-197
EPA Cert. No. 518
P900085-00
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WRT4826WH
Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 900085-00 REV. B 06/2016
MODEL
WRT4826WH
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and
dependable installation of your fi replace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fi replace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modifi cation or alteration of the fi replace system, including
but not limited to the fi replace, chimney components and accessories,
may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could
result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IHP wood-burning fi replaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
WARNING
• The fi replace cannot be operated without a door
or fi rescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct door or fi rescreen.
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fi replace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
• Install the fi replace only as described in these
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WRT4826WH Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 900085-00 REV. B 06/2016 MODEL WRT4826WH This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and dependable installation of your fi replace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    WARNING treatments such as curtains on nearby windows that are of WARNING The WRT4826WH fi replace must suffi cient length to be blown in be installed with an outside air front of an open fl ame when the Be careful adding wood fuel to the kit intake, which is included with window is opened.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Chimney Chase And  Not tested under EPA certification. If The WRT4826WH fi replace is an energy effi cient, Multiple Terminations....... Page 22 installed, this appliance no longer quali- heat circulating, close combustion fi replace us- Masonry Applications ......Page 23 fi...
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    The provides more draft to prevent smoke spillage required drying time will vary depending on the There is no fl ue damper in the WRT4826WH when the door is opened. climate. Wood that is packed tight together will fi...
  • Page 5: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    The loading time will be To refuel the WRT4826WH fi replace at the end between 6-10 hours. Be aware that the glass Medium Combustion of a burn cycle when only hot embers remain and will get dirty using this setting.
  • Page 6: Smoking - Causes And Troubleshooting

    Dealing With A Chimney Fire To refuel the WRT4826WH fi replace when the which will cause start-up problems. To unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining prevent this, open a nearby window, roll up...
  • Page 7: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    6 to 24 months Catalytic Combustor having jurisdiction in your area. depending on the wood. The WRT4826WH fi replace is designed with a catalytic combustor which will reduce pollution MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE emissions and creosote build up while improv-...
  • Page 8 is not recommended unless more detailed combustor. inspection is warranted because of decreased 3. Remove fl y ashes on the combustor using performance. If any of these conditions exists, a soft brush. refer to Catalyst Troubleshooting section of 4. Put the combustor back in place. ROTATE this owner's manual.
  • Page 9: Refractory Replacement

    The intense heat of the fi re 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 dimin- ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory should be replaced.
  • Page 10: Door Installation

    PEELING OFF. Glass Care - Replacement Gasket Replacement The glass used for the WRT4826WH fi replace is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / 760° Remove the door from the unit and lay it on a C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with a clean unabrasive surface.
  • Page 11: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    * The shelf may be lowered to 48 inches if Hearth Extension Requirements the upper panel is blocked by the panel for The WRT4826WH fi replace may be installed clean face option (BPCF) and that hot air directly on a combustible fl oor. The supplied gravity ducts are used (7B30ZK-1).
  • Page 12: Fireplace / Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation 21-1/4" 2 X 3 MIN. 19-5/8" 7’ Min" Plywood 1/2” Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Rough Framing Face (dimension includes fi nish ROUGH FRAMING FACE (UNFINISHED SHOWN) material inside framing, if any) Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall 30-1/8"...
  • Page 13: Insulated Chase Construction

    INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling NOTE: It is recommended that the chase walls Wall and fl oor be insulated in the same manner, using the same insulation, as the rest of the building, below the attic.
  • Page 14: Facing / Mantel

    Facing Mantel 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) must be installed fl ush The mantel must be installed at least 54" (1372 mm) above the base of with the fi replace. It may not project in front of and on the fi replace the fi...
  • Page 15: Hot Air Ducting Installation

    WARNING: The outlet grills The height of the louver must be measured should not be installed fac- from the base of the WRT4826WH fi replace ing upward through a fl oor. to the middle point of the louver. Danger of burns can result if grills in fl...
  • Page 16 A furnace duct is only single wall and not double wall as is required for the WRT4826WH fi replace hot air exhaust.  Combustibles are not allowed on the black portion of the fi replace. Drywall can be installed below the top spacer up to the fi...
  • Page 17: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION During operation, the fi replace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air from outside the house. It may starve other fuel burning ALUMINIUM TAPE appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As OUTSIDE well, exhaust fans may compete for air, caus- INTAKE ing negative pressure in the house, resulting in...
  • Page 18: Chimney System

    fl ow reversal. NOTE: 2" clearance to combustibles around chimney components required. 3. The model WRT4826WH fi replace is listed only with Security Chim- neys International Ltd. 7" diameter chimney systems models ACBI NOTE: Blown or fi ll type insulation materials must not be in contact with ®...
  • Page 19: Acbi Chimney

    ACBI CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Flashing Figure 23 Attic Radiation Shield 2. From below, install a fi restop in each ceiling/ Firestop fl oor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above, (see Figure 24). S2100+ and ASHT+ : Place the fi...
  • Page 20: Offset Chimney Installation

    1. Install the fi rst elbow. Turn it in the required OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION direction. ACBI : To lock it in place, turn 1/8 COLLAR CHIMNEY of a turn. Fasten the straps attached to the For the minimum chimney height when using elbow to the surrounding frame, using nails elbows, see Table 3 and refer to Figure 27.
  • Page 21: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    Chimney Elbow Deviation ONE LENGTH BETWEEN ELBOWS TWO LENGTHS BETWEEN ELBOWS 7" & Length 12" 18" 36" 48" 12" & 48" 18" & 48" 36" & 48" 48" & 48" 15º Deviation 5-1/2" 7" 11-1/2" 14-3/4" 17-1/2" 19" 23-5/8" 26-3/4" (140 mm) (178 mm) (292 mm)
  • Page 22: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Table 6 gives maximum height of supported CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINA- chimney. TIONS Universal Roof Support For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase NOTE: For the ACBI chimney, a universal sec- When installing a support, slightly lift the chim- is considered a part of the chimney system tion must be used every 20 feet (6 m) instead ney system so the weight will lie on the support,...
  • Page 23: Masonry Applications

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATIONS 1" Clearance WARNING Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be High Temperature Firestop inspected by a qualifi ed chimney Cement sweep. Insulation pad & Cover Tubinox * or Projet SS * (BISUMA * or BISPMA * ) Stainless Steel Liner The following requirements must be met: * Insulated...
  • Page 24: Installation Accessories

    90º, 2 telescopic lengths, 2 grill supports and 2 black grills, Heating and cooling thermostat, 24V, HCTW HCTW 2 fi replace adaptors, 7B30ZK-1 Gravity Kit Accessories Fireplace Model WRT4826WH - Approved Venting Components Elbow 90º, 8” dia., 7B26ZE90 H8948 Elbow 45º, 8” dia., 7B26ZE45 H8949 7"...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Description Cat. No. F1795 WRT4826WH WRT4826WH Fireplace Front Refractory PR-SR2113 Back Refractory PR-SR2056 EPA Estimated Model Emission Rate Heat Output Effi ciency Right Side Refractory PR-SR2057D WRT4826WH 4.1 g/hr 10,900-35,600 btu/hr...
  • Page 26: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) securitychimneys.com ACBI Chimney...
  • Page 27 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ AND DURAVENT ® - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™ or DuraVent ® . Contact your Security Chimneys or DuraVent Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited M&G DuraVent 1-800-835-4429 450-973-9999...
  • Page 28 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Tubinox® (or Projet ® SS) Chimney ** Gravity Kit Accessories For Relining a Masonry Chimney, 7" Diameter Elbow 90º, 8”...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    Brand Wood-Burning Fireplace 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior ® Brand wood burning fi replace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, fi rebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 30: Product Reference Information

    WARRANTY Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. Your fi replace is covered by a limited warranty. Please read the warranty When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: to be familiar with its coverage.

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