Superior Fireplaces WRT3538WS Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Indoor wood-burning fireplace

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P/N 900855-00 Rev. B 02/2018
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900855-01.
P900855-00
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
This wood-burning fireplace complies with UL127
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY
BUILT FIREPLACE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood-burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard .
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such
as the municipal building department, fire department,
etc.) should be contacted before installation to
determine the need to obtain a permit.
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.
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.
PFS
C
REPORT NO. F17-136
SAVE THIS BOOK
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Indoor Wood-burning Fireplace
WRT3538WS
®
US
WRT3538WH
WRT3543WS
WRT3543WH
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation
ultérieure.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
POUR LE CANADA: L'autorité compétente (comme
le service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers,
etc.) doit être contacté avant l'installation afin de
déterminer la nécessité d'obtenir un permis.
Models
WRT4038IS
WRT4038IH
WRT4043IS
WRT4043IH

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Indoor Wood-burning Fireplace P/N 900855-00 Rev. B 02/2018 Models Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900855-01. WRT3538WS WRT4038IS ® WRT3538WH WRT4038IH WRT3543WS WRT4043IS REPORT NO. F17-136 P900855-00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety .....................2 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Draft Smoke Guidelines & Troubleshooting........4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Specifications .................6 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Fireplace Installation ..............7 ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PER- WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E. CHAR- MANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM. COAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISON- SOME EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS THAT COULD ING, WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH! CAUSE OVERFIRING ARE: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning –...
  • Page 4: Draft Smoke Guidelines & Troubleshooting

    DRAFT SMOKE GUIDELINES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Draft Requirements take into account all variables within the installation and install the appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of Your wood-burning appliance is dependent upon a properly func- the appliance. See Chimney Guidelines to assist you in selecting the tioning chimney for optimum performance.
  • Page 5 DRAFT SMOKE GUIDELINES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Continued Smoking – Causes And Troubleshooting Location Recommended To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the door, open Marginal Location the combustion air control or damper before opening the door. Wind Direction Your appliance has been designed and tested to provide smoke free Tree operation.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CATALOG NO. 1" (26 mm) CHIMNEY WRT3538WS F3412 AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WRT3538WH F3413 NO COMBUSTIBLE WRT4038IS F3414 MATERIAL ON FACE WRT4038IH F3415 WRT3543WS F3416 COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD 1" (26 mm) WRT3543WH F3417 AIR SPACE WRT4043IS F3418...
  • Page 7: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for Residential Installation To determine the safest and most efficient location for the fireplace, Minimum height of chimney, measured from base of fireplace to flue you must take into consideration the following guidelines: gas outlet of termination, is 16 feet for straight flue or a flue with one 1.
  • Page 8 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Combustion Including Finising Materials if any Fireplace Opening Width Air Kit 49-1/4" 54" (1251 mm) (1372 mm) 50-7/8" 50-7/8" (1293 mm) (1293 mm) 26-1/4" 31" Rough Framing Face (667 mm) (787 mm) (Unfinished Shown) 13-1/8"...
  • Page 9 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued HEARTH EXTENSION MANTELS A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 20" in front of and a A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 9). Woodwork such minimum of 12" beyond each side of fireplace opening is required as wood trims, mantels or any other combustible material projecting to protect combustible floor construction in front of fireplace.
  • Page 10: Venting Installation

    VENTING INSTALLATION LINEAL GAIN OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4/AK4F) PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN The installation of an outside air kit should be performed during Fireplace " (1264 mm) the rough framing of the fireplace due to the nature of it's location. 12-12DM Pipe Section "...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM) OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH 12" 18" 24" 36" 48" 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12", " " ELBOW SET ONLY 18", 24", 36" and 48" length of double wall pipe (see offset chart "...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Return Return Elbow Return Elbow Elbow Offset Offset Elbow Elbow 6' (1.88 m) 6' (1.88 m) Ceiling Max. Max. Support Pipe Return Return 12S-12DM Elbow 6' (1.88 m) Elbow Max. 6' (1.88 m) Offset Offset Max. Elbow Elbow 6' (1.88 m) 6' (1.88 m)
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-10DM OR V12F-10DM) 17" Determine the flashing to be used with the roof opening chart. Slide (432 mm) 30" (762 mm) flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. Replace as many Min. 1" (26 mm) Min.
  • Page 14 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Terminations/Spark Arrestor 10 FOOT RULE The fireplace system must be terminated with the listed round top or All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of chase terminations. In any case, refer to the installation instructions 3 feet in height above the highest point where it passes through the supplied with the termination.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Fabricate a flashing having a 16-1/2" diameter hole centered Termination over chimney end with a 2" collar around hole (see Figure 24). Attach noncombustible spacers at each corner and place flash- Sheet Metal Screw ing over chase. 1" Noncombustible Secure flashing through sides with 8-penny nails or sheet rock Spacer screws.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Attach noncombustible spacers at each corner and place flashing Note: Do Not Seal Termination Cap over chase (see Figure 29). Secure flashing through sides with Ventilation Openings 8-penny nails or sheet rock screws. Caulk 5. Place termination cap over opening. Slip stainless steel inner pipe of termination into inner stainless steel chimney section Storm Collar 6"...
  • Page 17: Refractory Panels Installation

    CAUSE INJURY. USE ASSISTANCE WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING. Fireplace models WRT3538WS, WRT3538WH, WRT4043WS and WRT4043WH, contain a refractory hearth, sides, back, and a metal grate, factory mounted. The refractories are reinforced with steel, but can be broken by improper use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refractories can cause premature burnout of these components.
  • Page 18: Masonry Brick Panels Installation

    MASONRY BRICK PANEL INSTALLATION Fireplace models WRT4038IS, WRT4038IH, WRT4043IS and WRT4043IH, contain a masonry brick hearth, sides and back. The Front masonry brick hearth is factory mounted, the back and sides are Cover strapped to the back and sides of fireplace. These masonry brick pan- Plate els are reinforced with steel, but can be broken by improper use.
  • Page 19: Optional Gas Line Installation

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified Side Outside of service person. Firebrick Fireplace Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. Finished Incoming 1/2" Side Use only a 1/2"...
  • Page 20: Glass Door Installation

    GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert bottom pivot pin WARNING into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into door track. Door is installed when top door pin snaps into This kit is to be installed by a qualified service spring clip (see Figure 41).
  • Page 21: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES GLASS DOORS WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT Doors Fully Closed TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER Fireplace Front ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. • Fireplaces surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT! • Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD. •...
  • Page 22 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continuation STARTING A FIRE Damper Weight 1. To properly start a fire in a the fireplace, first check the operation of the flue damper (see “DAMPER CONTROL” and Figure 44, below). 2. To prevent smoke at startup, close all windows near the fireplace when first lighting a fire.
  • Page 23: Important Notices - Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES - CANADA TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or IMPORTANT NOTICE troubleshooting. Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions A manufactured shroud which has been approved by a or concerns a. When contacting your dealer please have your model national testing agency for use with this fireplace may and serial numbers of your fireplace ready.
  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS MODEL CATALOG NO. 1 (4) WRT3538WS F3412 WRT3538WH F3413 WRT4038IS F3414 WRT4038IH F3415 WRT3543WS F3416 WRT3543WH F3417 WRT4043IS F3418 WRT4043IH F3419 14 (3) 32 (2) 31 (2) SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 900855-00_B...
  • Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 26 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 27 PARTS CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION 38" (Stk) 43" (Stk) 38" (HB) 43" (HB) QTY. Kit, 38" White Stk Refractory Panels • F3433 Refractory, Bottom LBR38 • Refractory, Left and Right RB • Refractory, Left and Right RB • Refractory, Rear RB •...
  • Page 28: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES CAT NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS F3420 38LBF Bi-Fold Door, 38WB Black F3421 43LBF Bi-Fold Door, 43WB Black DOUBLE WALL PIPE F0932 12-12DM 12" Section Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0933 18-12DM 18" Section Double Wall Pipe Snap Lock F0934 24-12DM 24"...
  • Page 29 ACCESSORIES Continued ROOF FLASHING F0942 V6F-10DM Roof Flashing 0 to 6/12 Pitch F0943 V12F-10DM Roof Flashing 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch SQUARE CHASE-TOP TERMINATION F0948 STL-12D Square Top Termination with Slip Section Square Top Termination with Slip Section (Pre-Painted F0949 STL-12DMP Black) ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS F0947...
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  • Page 31: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products Superior Brand Wood-Burning Fireplace ® 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and ® workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 32 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Dealer name P900855-00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.

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