Heat & Glo RUTHERFORD-42 Owner's Manual

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Models:
RUTHERFORD-42
Wood Burning Fireplace
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
Installation and service of this fi replace
should be performed by qualifi ed personnel.
Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI
certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08
Owner's Manual
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled
NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
Keep children away
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable
materials.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
Do not install unvented gas logs.
Installation and Operation
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
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  • Page 1 Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI certifi ed professional. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read, understand •...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    OPEN OR CLOSED ONLY. WHEN BURNING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Congratulations! This owner’s manual should be retained for future refer- ence.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D. Level Fireplace ......21 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Table of Contents E.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Adjustments, regular maintenance, cleaning and temporary repairs, or the failure to duplicate the problem in the home is not covered under this warranty. 4021-645A 09-01-08 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting Wood...
  • Page 5 If warranty service is needed, you should contact your installing dealer. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts or components, contact the nearest authorized HHT dealer or supplier. 4021-645A 09-01-08 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Page 2 of 2...
  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    Notice: This fi replace is tested and approved as a decorative fi replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 B. Non-Combustible Materials •...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Molded Brick Panel Section 2.H. Grate Section 2.D. Wood Fuel Section 2.M. Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 User Guide WARNING Gas Log Set Gas Log Lighters (not shown) Section 2.J. Firescreen (not shown) Section 2.E.
  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial op- eration may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Open windows for air circulation. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 D. Grate This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT.
  • Page 9: Glass Doors

    PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • Optional • Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in this fi...
  • Page 10: Wood Fuel

    Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home, and • Evaporating moisture cools your chimney, accelerating formation of creosote. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Seasoned Wood • Cut logs to size •...
  • Page 11: Maintainance And Service

    Round Termination Cap Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Certifi...
  • Page 12: Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel

    • Light deposits Use household glass cleaner • Heavy deposits Use wood ash on damp cloth or, Use commercial fi replace glass cleaner (consult with your dealer) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Down draft or negative pressure Fire burns too fast Extremely dry or soft wood No glass doors Overdrafting Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Solution Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for kindling/paper Open damper.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    (spacers) (Section 6.D.) Outside Air (both sides) Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Installer Guide Termination cap (Sections 8.I., 9.D.) Factory-built fireplace Protective metal hearth strip(s) (Section 7.C.) Storm Collar (Section 9.D.)
  • Page 15: Design And Installation Considerations

    • Improper positioning of the chimney in a not-recommended location on the roof. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must draft properly for safe operation.
  • Page 16: Locating Your Fireplace & Chimney

    Windward Figure 5.1 Recommended Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 NOTICE: Locating the fi replace in an area of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from fi replace. Do not locate fi replace near •...
  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    • Outside Air Kits Duct must be installed, but sold separately Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 H. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam- aged, incomplete or substitute components.
  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    48 in. (1219 mm) MINIMUM Model # RUTHERFORD-42 Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 In an exterior chase Across a or projecting into a corner garage 24 in. (610 mm) from fireplace opening to...
  • Page 19: Clearances

    1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & sides of appliance 0 in. (except at nailing flanges to floor where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm]) Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08...
  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance from chimney. Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. FLUSH FRONT 42 in. [1067 mm] 52-7/8 in.
  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    Check fi replace opening for square to ensure proper fi t of glass doors. Measure diagonals of fi replace opening to make sure they are equal. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 1 in. (25 mm) overlap Minimum Metal strips are placed 2 in.
  • Page 22 Clear area outside house or in ventilated crawl space Figure 7.4 Outside Air Placement Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Outside air installed on both sides (right side not shown) Garage or combustible Attic space...
  • Page 23: Install Outside Air Kit

    NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Flexible Duct (not supplied) Outside Air...
  • Page 24: Chimney Assembly

    30° from vertical Lock chimney sections together firmly to resist movement Figure 8.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Termination Cap Additional support for tall chimneys Storm Collar...
  • Page 25: Chimney Requirements

    SL1118 SL1136 SL1148 * Dimensions refl ect effective height. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation: • Measure the total vertical height of the fi replace installation from the base of the fi...
  • Page 26: Using Offsets/Returns

    Proper assembly of air cooled chimney parts results in an overlap of chimney joints of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm). Effective length is built into this table. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Example: Your “A” dimension from Figure 8.3 is 14 1/2 in. (368 mm).
  • Page 27: Assemble Chimney Sections

    Secure chimney returns with hanger straps (provided); fasten to studs or joists. • Vertical straight runs of chimney must be supported every 35 ft (10.7 m). Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections...
  • Page 28: Install Ceiling Firestops

    fi restop opening and chimney pipe except where they enter the attic or leave the warm-air envelope of the home (use 600° F sealant). Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) Ceilng firestop from...
  • Page 29: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    • Maintain specifi ed air spaces around chimney. • Check instructions and local codes for further details. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insulation Bend inward from falling in.
  • Page 30: Cut Out Hole In Roof

    Caulk the fl ashing plate and roof junction as well as the vertical seam on the fl ashing. All nail heads must be caulked with a roofi ng sealant. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction...
  • Page 31: Chimney Termination Requirements

    152 mm/508 mm 20 in. and over Figure 8.10 Multiple Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)
  • Page 32: Chase Installations

    Firestop Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked with high temperature caulk or stuffed with unfaced fi berglass insulation. If the fi replace is being installed on a cement...
  • Page 33: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    CAUTION! Do not caulk the pipe to the chase top collar. • Caulk all seams to prevent leaks. • Refer to Figure 9.4. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 2 in. (51 mm) Collar Slope Downward on Chase Top (1/4 in. per foot minimum) Figure 9.3...
  • Page 34: Install Termination Cap

    Termination cap pipe and chimney section must be snapped together to maintain an overlap of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Figure 9.4 Installing a TR11 & TR11-TV Round Termination Cap Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 • TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap Assemble...
  • Page 35 Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Figure 9.7 Installing a TCT1175 Terra Cotta Cap Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termina-...
  • Page 36: Shrouds

    3 in (76 mm) minimum Min. Opening Width Min. Base Dim. Figure 10.2 Open Top Shroud Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield Min. Top Dim. Min. Opening Width Min. Base Dim.
  • Page 37 Radiation Shield 3 in. (76 mm) Radiation Shield Height Figure 10.4 Roofed Style Shroud Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Base Dim Min. Opening Width Termination Base Dimension Min.
  • Page 38: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Molded Brick Panel Molded Brick Panel Figure 11.1 Traditional Molded Brick Panel Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided.
  • Page 39: Installing Side Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone

    Molded Brick Panel Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided. Side panels must be installed fi...
  • Page 40: Install Mortar

    • Repeat for the other screen panel. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 • Mix approximately 1/3 of the mortar material with 1/2 gallon of water in the mixing bucket. Stir the mixture with the mixing attachment and drill.
  • Page 41: Finishing

    Common Brick Ceramic Tile Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus Marble Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 • You MUST use a hearth extension with this fi replace. • This fi replace has been tested and approved for use with a hearth extension insulated to a minimum R value of 2.32.
  • Page 42 Hearth Strips equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Noncombustible Framing Material Figure 12.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Noncombustible Framing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strip Figure 12.4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing Materials * 2 in.
  • Page 43 • Refer to Figures 12.7 and 12.8. Figure 12.7 Flush Hearth Extension Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the fireplace. Finished hearth must NOT extend above this level.
  • Page 44: Finishing Material

    & 1/2 in. Durock Figure 12.10 Decorative Facing Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Figure 12.9 Noncombustible Facing Note: We recommend mortar be applied after facing materials are installed. Refer to Sec- tion 11.D.
  • Page 45: Combustible Mantel

    • Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7-3.3.3 of ANSI/NFPA211. Figure 12.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Combustible Wall Combustible Decorative Facing 2 x 4 stud header Standoffs 12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM...
  • Page 46: Mantel, Adding Extra Support

    Notches (both ends) 2 in. (51 mm) Figure12.12 Notch the Metal Track Figure 12.13 Notch in Standoffs Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Figure 12.14 Secure to Framing Notches in standoffs Secure to framing...
  • Page 47: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    24 in. (305 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.15. Figure 12.15 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08...
  • Page 48: Accessories

    Hearth & Home Technologies recommends securing the reline at the top of the fl ue and using the cap certifi ed for use with this fi replace system. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Outer Shell of Fireplace...
  • Page 49: Reference Materials

    6 7/8 in. 129 mm 175 mm 11 1/8 in. 282 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 11 in. 281 mm 37 1/8 in. 943 mm 27 1/2 in. 699 mm 97 1/2in.
  • Page 50: Optional Components

    6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) See your Heat & Glo dealer for a complete list of optional components. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 20 in. (508 mm) DFG4042 Series Glass Doors...
  • Page 51: Chimney Components

    Decorative Shroud - 26 in. x 26 in. (660 mm x 660 mm) Field Constructed Shrouds (See “Woodburning Termination Cap”) CT-11A Adapter-May be used with the following copper caps CT-Bishop II Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 (279 mm) CT-King CT-Queen CT-Bishop I CT-Knight I CT-Pawn 11 in.
  • Page 52 AS10 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 13 in. (330 mm) JB577 Chimney Joint Band 13 in. (330 mm) CB576 Chimney Joint Band Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 Outside Diameter 13 in. (330 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) 17 in.
  • Page 53 (432 mm) 9-3/8 in. (238 mm) 9-1/4 in. (235 mm) TCT1175 - Terra Cotta Cap Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 31-3/4 in. (806 mm) 34-5/8 in. (879 mm) TR11-TV - Round Termination Cap TR-TVK 10 3/4 in.
  • Page 54 72 in. 36 in. (1829 mm) (914 mm) 13-3/8 in. (340 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) CT56 Chase Top LDS-BV Decorative Shroud Catalog # 12-1/2 15-1/2 LDS-BV Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08...
  • Page 55: Service Parts

    D. Service Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08...
  • Page 56: Contact Information

    6748942, 6769426, 6774802, 6796302, 6840261, 6848441, 6863064, 6866205, 6869278, 6875012, 6880275, 6908039, 6919884, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-42 • 4059-309 Rev G • 11/08 – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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