Superior Fireplaces WRT3920WS Installation & Operation Instructions

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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 fitted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
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US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report # 14-181
EPA Cert. No. 111-17
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WRT3920WS
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 901001-00 REV. NC 07/2019
MODELS
WRT3920WS
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 cir-
cumstances. 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.
IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a
door. Consult your dealer to select the correct
replacement door.
• The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-
cal connection must be made prior to fireplace
installation
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
door: 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.
This product can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing Carbon Black, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
P901001-00
WARNING
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WRT3920WS EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 901001-00 REV. NC 07/2019 MODELS WRT3920WS 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION including: Parts Required .........Page 2 - Chimney lengths Optional Equipment ......Page 2 The WRT3920WS wood-burning fireplace is - Elbows (where necessary) Safety Rules ........Page 3 an energy efficient, heat circulating, closed - Associated components as per these Locating the Name Plate ....Page 3 combustion fireplace.
  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY Be careful adding wood fuel to Use care when selecting window RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. treatments for windows located the fire or handling fireplace tools near the fireplace. Avoid using such as shovels, tongs or pokers.
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    Figure 1 This manual describes the installation and operation of the IHP model WRT3920WS catalytic equipped wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using crib wood. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,900 to 35,600 Btu/hr.
  • Page 5 Medium Combustion The combustion air control should be in the Slow Combustion closed position when the fireplace is not in use. This is the recommended mode of operating This will minimize air leakage up the chimney. When the air combustion control is completely the fireplace and should be the one normally The combustion air control and the CAT by- closed, the fireplace is in a slow combustion phase.
  • Page 6: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE Step 3. Open the door about 1” and wait 5 D. Wet wood seconds until the air flow has stabilized. Then Wet or tarred wood will smoulder and smoke open the door completely, put the logs in and instead of burning properly.
  • Page 7: Smoke Detector

    SMOKE DETECTORS RECOMMENDED Standard Cord of 8 Ft. Since there are always several potential sources Wood (2.4M) of fire in any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors. If possible, install the smoke detector in a hallway adjacent to the room 4 Ft.
  • Page 8: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE Catalyst Monitoring Before performing chimney sweep, open the CAT bypass and remove the combustor. Remove dust accumulation after chimney Have your product inspected at least once It is important to periodically monitor the sweep and put the combustor back in place. a year by a qualified service technician to operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffles, and vent-...
  • Page 9 Cleaning Procedure (see Figure 8A): Tools required: (2) 9/16” wrenches, #2 square drive bit/driver With catalyst bypass in closed position, remove (2) baffle boards from firebox. 1. Using (2) 9/16” wrenches, loosen and remove the bolt and nut that connects the linkage arm to the catalyst bypass box 2.
  • Page 10 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Condition Solution Ash Build-up on Combustor Surface Normal Ash, a fluffy light gray powder, and soot, accumulate on the com- bustor surfaces in normal use. Ashes accumulate as a result of the smoke being burned within the combustor and carried out of the firebox by the chimney draft.
  • Page 11: Refractory Installation

    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 dimin- ish the effectiveness of the refractory. If large cracks develop, then the refractory should be replaced.
  • Page 12: Door Removal

    DOOR REMOVAL Checking Door Seal A one-inch strip of paper may be used to perform a test of the integrity To remove the door, simply pull the door up from the hinges (see Figure of the door seal. Close the door on the paper in at least eight points. It 11).
  • Page 13: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION This fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised base (for proper guidelines, refer to “Hearth Extension Requirements”) and a minimum of 6’8” (2 m) measured from the base of the appliance to the Locating The Fireplace ceiling is required.
  • Page 14: Optional Cast Facade Installation

    Optional Cast Facade installation Install the Facade per instructions provided in WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- Facade Kit (ordered separately - see Page 27). SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY AS ILLUSTRATED. Fireplace Framing, Facing And Mantel The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the stan- The crack between the fireplace Safety Metal Strip...
  • Page 15: Framing Dimensions

    Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Corner Installation Including Finishing Materials, if any FRAMING DIMENSIONS 36” 915 mm 22-1/8” 37-3/4” 959 mm * Zero Clearance 31-3/8” 797 mm From Back Spacer to Wall 14-7/8” 378 mm 74-3/8” 1889 mm 37-1/4” 946 mm 19-5/8”...
  • Page 16: Nailing Flanges

    Drywall or Any Rigid Material Draft Stops 2” x 4” Insulated Chase Construction Mantel and Facing (Side View) 1/2” Plywood Storm Roof Support Collar Drywall Mantel Firestop Flashing 12” Attic 2 x 3 Min. * Floor (305mm) Radiation (51mm x 76mm) Max.
  • Page 17: Fireplace Blower

    FIREPLACE BLOWER A wall on/off switch must be installed to control Noncombustible Facing the blower. An optional heat switch and variable The fireplace is equipped with a blower. It is speed control are available (see Page 28). located in the bottom of the fireplace towards If installed, the heat activated switch must be Drywall the back.
  • Page 18: Central Forced Air Kit

    CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT NOTES: Rain Cap - Seal the top and NOTE: Not tested under EPA certification. If both sides of the installed, this appliance no longer qualifies roof flashing with for EPA certification. Flashing Collar waterproof caulk- ing. Flashing - The gap between The knock-outs provided on the back and on...
  • Page 19: Outside Air Kit

    Make a 4-1/4” (110 mm) hole in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location. From outside, place the outside air register in the hole (open side down) and fasten the register to the wall with screws as shown (see Figure 26).
  • Page 20: Draft Requirements

    DRAFT REQUIREMENTS 7. If the chimney extends higher than five (5) feet (1,500 mm) above its point of contact with the roof, it must be secured using a roof brace. 8. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the a rain cap may cause corrosion problems.
  • Page 21 UNITED STATES ONLY 5. The first chimney section through the joist area into attic is to be approximately two (2) feet. If the pipe sections in the attic are not enclosed, an insulation shield (SPIS) must be installed. CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Lower the insulation shield (SPIS) over the SP pipe until the SPIS flange is resting on the joist.
  • Page 22: Offset Chimney Installation

    INSTALLATION THROUGH A SIDE WALL 1. It is recomended that exterior mounted WALL FIRESTOP AIR CLEARANCE 2” TO (CAT. NO. SPWF) chimneys be enclosed below the roof line COMBUSTIBLES in geographical areas experiencing sus- CHIMNEY PIPE tained low ambient temperatures to help (CAT.
  • Page 23 ELBOW INSTALLATION FLASHING INSTALLATION 1. IHP provides a 15 (SPSE15) and 30 (SPSE30) Elbow to allow 1. Continue the SP chimney to the roof. Cut the roof opening, cen- ° ° chimneys to avoid framing members or roof peaks. A maximum tered over the chimney.
  • Page 24: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    TERMINATION Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four (4) feet. Many building codes specify a minimum chimney heights above the Select the proper support for your application-using either a roof roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the brace (Figure 45), or a support band with guy wires (Figure 46) “Ten Foot Rule”.
  • Page 25: Chimney Support Installation

    CANADA ONLY CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS CHIMNEY INSTALLATION For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The termination must INSTRUCTIONS USING SECURITY be placed a minimum of 18” (460 mm) above the chase. CHIMNEYS ASHT For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be...
  • Page 26: Masonry Application Instructions

    Follow these steps: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the 30° insu- WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must lated elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 27: Installation Accessories

    OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Central Forced Air Kit, Central forced air kit including: blower (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible BISFWK-1 Installation Accessories pipe adapter (BISAVF), back draft damper (BISBD), aluminium Description Cat./ Part No.
  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    BISBD Fireplace to Flex adaptor and 2 clamps, BISAF BISAF WRT3920WS Metal Fab Collar and Sleeve F4190 Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result...
  • Page 29: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS AND DURAVENT - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS ® ® The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys or DuraVent . Contact your Security Chimneys or ® ® DuraVent Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys ®...
  • Page 30: Safety/Listing Label

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL WRT3920WS...
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  • Page 32: Warranty

    Limited Three Year Warranty - Innovative Hearth Products Combustor THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Catalyst (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if the Product is found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered component.
  • Page 33 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 34: 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 fireplace 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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