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CONGRATULATIONS!
When you purchased your new fi replace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals
whose answer to their home heating needs refl ects their concern for aesthetics, effi ciency
and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve the maximum
benefi t and enjoyment available from your new fi replace.
Thank you for selecting a IHP fi replace as the answer to your home supplemental heat-
ing needs.
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
Important Cautions ............................ Page 6
Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............. Page 6
Creosote ............................................. Page 7
Chimney Maintenance ........................ Page 7
Catalytic Combustor ........................... Page 7
Refractory Replacement ..................... Page 9
Door Frame Care ................................ Page 9
Ashes ................................................. Page 9
Door Installation ................................ Page 10
Door Adjustment ................................ Page 10
Glass Care - Replacement .................. Page 10
Glass Care - Cleaning ......................... Page 10
Gasket Replacement ......................... Page 10
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ............... Page 10
Locating The Fireplace ....................... Page 10
Framing, Facing And Mantel ............... Page 11
Hearth Extension Requirements ........ Page 11
Cold Climate Installations ................... Page 11
Fireplace / Framing Dimensions ......... Page 12
Insulated Chase Construction ............ Page 13
Nailing Flanges ................................... Page 13
Facing / Mantel .................................. Page 14
HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION ... Page 15
Gravity Kit .......................................... Page 15
Outside Air Kit ................................... Page 17
Chimney System ................................ Page 18
Installation Instructions ................... Page 19
Offset Chimney Installation ................ Page 20
Angled Wall Radiation Shield ............. Page 21
Chimney Support Installation ............. Page 22
Multiple Terminations....................... Page 22
Masonry Applications ........................ Page 23
Installation Accessories ..................... Page 24
Replacement Parts ............................. Page 25
Specifi cations ..................................... Page 25
Clearance To Combustible ................. Page 25
Chimney Components Lists ............... Page 26
Warranty ............................................ Page 29
Product Reference Information .......... Page 30
SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING
YOUR FIREPLACE
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Use only IHP glass doors, specifi cally de-
signed for the WRT4826WH fi replace.
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When cleaning the fi replace, the Ashes should
be placed in a steel container with a tight
fi tting lid and moved outdoors immediately.
Other waste shall not be placed in this con-
tainer. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on
the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending fi nal 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 MA-
TERIALS 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 WITH-
OUT THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR IN
PLACE.
CAUTION: NEVER BURN WITH THE BY-
PASS OPENED EXCEPT FOR FIRE START-
UP AND WHEN RELOADING THE STOVE.
THE FIREPLACE
INTRODUCTION
The WRT4826WH fi replace is an energy effi cient,
heat circulating, close combustion fi replace us-
ing the catalytic technology. You will receive a
lifetime of comfort and enjoyment from your
fi replace provided it is maintained and oper-
ated properly.
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Please read these instructions and retain this
manual for future reference.
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Before beginning the fi replace installation,
consult the local authorities to obtain your
building permit and check your local building
codes. Install the fi replace only as described
in these instructions and using only IHP
components.
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This fi replace 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).
Certifi cate number 518.
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The WRT4826WH Fireplace is not intended
for use with a gas log set. Failure to follow
these instructions will void the certifi cation
and the warranty of the fi replace and may
result in an unsafe installation.
Parts Required
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Fireplace model WRT4826WH
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Door set (Black, Gold, Nickel)
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Louver set (Del Sol, Diamante, Luna, Fiori,
Strada)
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7" diameter chimney
model Secure Temp
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ASHT+, Secure Temp S-2100+ or ACBI
manufactured by Security Chimneys Inter-
national™ only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Radiation shield, Attic radiation shield
- Roof fl ashing
- Rain cap
- Support
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7" diameter chimney
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Model DuraTech
DTC manufactured by DuraVent
including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Radiation shield, Attic radiation shield
- Roof fl ashing
- Rain cap
- Support
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Outside air kit (included)
Additional Equipment (optional)
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Forced Air Kit
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Gravity venting system
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Panel for clean face option
(only with gravity venting system)
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Fireplace fan kit, UZY5
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Rigid Firescreen
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ACBI Chimney Outside Air Kit (required
with ACBI chimney installation)
Not tested under EPA certification. If
installed, this appliance no longer quali-
fi es for EPA certifi cation. Check with local
authorities having jurisdiction for require-
ments in your area.
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Available from Security Chimneys™
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Available from DuraVent
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®
only,
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