Superior Fireplaces Merit Series Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions

Superior Fireplaces Merit Series Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions

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P/N 126631-01 Rev. G 02/2018
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 126631-02.
P126631 01
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con-
tains 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 .
An IHP hood must be installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 20).
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 appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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
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. 09-171
SAVE THIS BOOK
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Merit Series Wood-Burning Fireplace
®
WRT2042WS
US
WRT2042WSI
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
WCT2042WS
WCT2042WSI
installation.

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Merit Series Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 126631-01 Rev. G 02/2018 Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement MODELS en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 126631-02. ® WRT2042WS WCT2042WS WRT2042WSI WCT2042WSI P126631 01 REPORT NO. 09-171 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable.
  • 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 Specifications .................4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Fireplace Installation ..............5 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Venting Installation ................7 ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your Optional Gas Line Installation ............13...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PER- WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E. MANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM. CHARCOAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS THAT COULD POISONING, WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH! CAUSE OVERFIRING ARE: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Early signs of carbon •...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1" (26 mm) AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 0" (0 mm) GAS LINE TO TOP RIGHT SIDE KNOCK OUT SPACERS NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON FACE " (210 mm) 7" COMBUSTIBLE (178 mm) WALL BOARD " (19 mm) GAS LINE AIR KIT AIR SPACE KNOCK OUT KNOCK OUT...
  • Page 5: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you must take into consideration the following guidelines: 1. Location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and 2). 2. Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
  • Page 6 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued MANTELS WARNING: Hearth extension is to be installed A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure 4). Woodwork such only as shown in Figure 3. as wood trims, mantels or any other combustible material projecting from front face must not be placed within 12" of fireplace opening (and within 9"...
  • Page 7: Venting Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4/AK4F) FAN/BLOWER KIT ASSEMBLY Fan or blower kit is optional with this fireplace (for circulating models Installation of outside air kit should be performed during rough fram- only). Use of blowers or fans other than those manufactured by IHP ing of fireplace due to the nature of it's location.
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY WARNING: The opening in collar around chimney SYSTEM at top of fireplace must not be obstructed. Never use Each double wall chimney section consists of a galvanized outer blown insulation to fill chimney enclosure pipe, a stainless steel inner flue pipe and a wire spacer.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Return Elbow Return Elbow Return Elbow Offset Offset Elbow Elbow 6' Max.(1.83 m) 6' Max.(1.83 m) Ceiling Return Support Pipe Elbow 6' Max.(1.83 m) 12S-8DM 6' Max.(1.83 m) Return Offset Offset Elbow Elbow Elbow Offset 6' Max.(1.83 m) 6' Max.(1.83 m) Elbow Figure 9 - Typical Offset Installation...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued If area above is a living space, install OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH firestop below framed hole. 48" 36" 24" 18" 12" " " ELBOW SET ONLY 9" " " 31" 15" " " " 20" " " "...
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Storm Collar Installation (SC1) Minimum Measurements Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against " open edge of flashing (see Figure 16). Use SC1 for all round termina- (48.3 cm) 30" tions. Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide 1"...
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued CHASE INSTALLATIONS (3.05 m) Level of Instructions for chase installations are included with chase style ter- Flue Gas Outlet mination chosen. In a multiple chase installation, be sure to provide adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage (3.05 m) from one termination to another.
  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of If you install a decorative gas appliance (vented gas log), decorative installing a vented or vent-free decorative gas appliance incorporat- gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas ing an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces, ANSI for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces,...
  • Page 14: Operation And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GLASS DOORS Cleaning Glass Glass doors are optional with this fireplace. When fireplace is in Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. operation, doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only Do not use any abrasive material to clean the glass.
  • Page 15: Replacement Parts

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Continued REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 16 to 17 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE parts supplied from the manufacturer. Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory may have shifted or moved out of place while fireplace was in transit. These Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor cover plates must be kept in the proper location prior to using the fireplace or dealer.
  • Page 16: Parts

    PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS WRT2042WS, WRT2042WSI, WCT2042WS, WCT2042WSI MODEL CAT NO. WRT2042WS F0687 WRT2042WSI F0688 WCT2042WS F0689 WCT2042WSI F0690 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 126631-01_G...
  • Page 17 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODELS WRT2042WS, WRT2042WSI, WCT2042WS, WCT2042WSI This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. WARNING: 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 in poor performance and safety hazards. WRT2042WS WCT2042WS (F0687)
  • Page 18: Important Notices - Canada

    PARTS Continued IMPORTANT NOTICES - CANADA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. IMPORTANT NOTICE A manufactured shroud which has been approved by a WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of national testing agency for use with this fireplace may these parts.
  • Page 19: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES CAT NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS F0975 42" - Standard Black Finish (Bungalow Only) BDB42 F0976 42" - Standard Brushed Brass Finish (Bungalow Only) BDB42B F0977 42" - Standard Platinum Finish (Bungalow Only) BDB42P DOUBLE WALL PIPE F0895 12-8DM 12"...
  • Page 20 ACCESSORIES Continued ANTI-DRAFT SHIELD (Round Top Termination Only) F0927 ADS-8DM Anti-Draft Shield for Round Top Only MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS F0916 RT-8DM Round Top with Mesh Screen F0888 RT-8HT Hi-Temp Round Top with Mesh Screen MESH ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH SLIP SECTION F0917 RTT-8DM Round Top with Slip Section &...
  • Page 21: Draft Smoke Guidelines

    APPENDIX A 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 22 APPENDIX A 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 23: 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 24 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Dealer name P126631 01 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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