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Heat & Glo RH-36 Series Owner's Manual

Heat & Glo RH-36 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: RH-36 Series RH-42 Series Wood Burning Fireplace NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL party responsible for i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d WARNING WARNING HOT SURFACES!
  • Page 2 Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations! Homeowner Reference Information We recommend that you record the following pertinent Listing Label Information/Location Serial Fireplace Grate Number Model WARNING: RISK OF MODEL NO. FIREPLACE NO. MODEL NO. MFG. DATE FIRE DAMAGE. REPLACE GRATE WITH HEARTH &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Alert Key: DANGER! WARNING! CAUTION! NOTICE: Table of Contents Installation of Fireplace Listing and Code Approvals Chimney Assembly User Guide Operating Instructions Chase Installations 10 Shrouds Maintenance and Service 11 Finishing Troubleshooting Guide Installer Guide 12 Accessories Getting Started 13 Reference Materials Framing &...
  • Page 4 Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...
  • Page 5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS: WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty is void if: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:...

  • Page 6: Listing And Code Approvals

    Listing and Code Approvals B. Non-Combustible Materials ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750° C C. Combustible Materials WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty and DO NOT: Technologies components...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    User Guide Operating Instructions WARNING HOT SURFACES! Hot glass will cause burns. DO NOT A. Your Fireplace WARNING! DO NOT Refractory Chimney Section 2.G. Air Kit Control Close Open (not shown) Grate Gas Log Set Section 2.D. Close Gas Log Lighters (not shown) Section 2.J.
  • Page 8 B. Seasoned Wood D. Grate WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied E. Firescreen WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! C. Starting a Fire NOTICE: You must establish a good draft to prevent smoke F. Flue Damper WARNING! Risk of Fire! Keep combustible materials, DO NOT: WARNING! Risk of Fire and Asphyxiation!
  • Page 9 H. Glass Doors J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters WARNING! Risk of Fire! WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! DO NOT equipped with doors should be operated only with K. Optional Components FULLY OPEN PARTLY OPEN CORRECT...
  • Page 10 M. Wood Fuel Seasoned Wood Hardwood vs Softwood NOTICE: Storing Wood WARNING! Fire Risk! DO NOT Moisture WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs...

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: Frequency: WARNING! Risk of Fire! WARNING! Risk of Fire! Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal WARNING! Risk of Fire! 1. Remove (8) screws Remove screws, 1. Remove the 4 screws. Remove 4 screws Remove 2 screws from 2.
  • Page 12 C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: WARNING! Risk of Fire! D. Inspect Grate Frequency: E. Glass Cleaning Frequency: CAUTION! DO NOT clean glass while it is hot your dealer)

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution...

  • Page 14: Installer Guide

    Installer Guide Getting Started Additional lateral NOTICE: support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8.A.) Termination cap Non-combustible (Section 8.J. & 9.D.) roof flashing maintains Storm Collar minimum clearance (Section 8.H. & 9.C.) around chimney Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting Support straps...
  • Page 15 B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! NOTICE: Before NOTICE: C. Draft NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no taped or sealed NOTICE:...
  • Page 16 E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney NOTICE: of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke Marginal Location: Marginal Location: Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations...
  • Page 17 F. Tools and Supplies Needed H. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! DO NOT install dam- installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety G. Fireplace System Requirements...

  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    Note: Measurements are FRAMING dimensions only and do not include drywall either in the cavity or on the interior walls. Model inches 67 7/8 59 1/2 21 1/2 12 in. (305 mm) RH-36 inimum from F 1067 1270 1724 1511 1219 opening to any...
  • Page 19 B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT Storm Collar Roof Flashing Shaded areas represent 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) Attic Insulation Shield (insulation) (ceiling) Offset/Return (secured 2 in. (51 mm) min. with hanger straps) (ceiling) Must have 2 in.
  • Page 20 Fireplace Outside 12 in. 12 in. Opening Dimensions Model # [305 mm] [305 mm] RH-36 1041 RH-42 1067 1194 Figure 6.3 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) D. Frame the Fireplace 2 in. (51 mm) min.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    Installation of Fireplace CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective A. Things to Consider B. Position the Fireplace Protective metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm) WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT Figure 7.1...
  • Page 22 3 ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inlet. Note: Figure 7.3 Possible Outside Air Inlet Locations Garage or Outlet blocked by combustible snow, leaves, etc. liquids storage Attic space Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Factory-built Clear area...
  • Page 23 E. Install Outside Air Kit CAUTION! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! DO NOT DO NOT Blockages could Flexible Duct (not supplied) Outside Air Plate Outside Air Assembly Hood 2 Wire Ties Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation...

  • Page 24: Chimney Assembly

    Chimney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney must extend Termination Cap beyond combustible roof structure Additional support for Maintain minimum tall chimneys height of chimney above roof Storm Collar Maintain minimum Install roof flashing clearances to according to minimum combustibles as requirements specified Support straps for returns must be secured to Offsets/returns...
  • Page 25 A. Chimney Requirements Minimum overall straight height (3.96 m) Minimum height with offset/return 14.5 ft (4.42 m) Maximum height 90 ft (27.43 m) Maximum chimney length between an offset and return 20 ft (6.1 m) Maximum distance between chimney stabilizers 35 ft (10.67 m) Double offset/return minimum height...
  • Page 26 B. Using Offsets/Returns WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT Example: 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) OVERLAP Figure 8.3 Chimney Offset/Return Table 8.2 15-degree 30-degree Offset Height Offset Height SL306 SL312 SL318 SL324 SL336 SL348...
  • Page 27 C. Assemble Chimney Sections WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install substitute or Figure 8.4 Assembling Chimney Sections NOTICE: WARNING! Risk of Fire! vided) to fasten offset/returns to chimney sections to D. Install Chimney Air Kit...
  • Page 28 E. Install Ceiling Firestops ROOM ABOVE (non-insulated ceiling) CAUTION! Risk of Fire! Ceilng firestop from bottom ATTIC ABOVE (insulated ceiling) Ceiling firestop from WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT seal area between Note: Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists. enter the attic or leave the warm air envelope of the Catalog # Angle...
  • Page 29 F. Install Attic Insulation Shield Bend remaining tabs to rest against pipe to WARNING! Risk of Fire! prevent insulation lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or Bend inward from falling in. other combustible material coming into contact with the 90°...
  • Page 30 G. Cut out Hole in Roof Chapter 25 Uniform Building Code for H. Complete Installation WARNING! Risk of Fire! The following steps should be skipped if using a chase. I. Install Flashing Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction NOTICE: plate on the lower side of a sloped roof and over the...
  • Page 31 J. Chimney Termination Requirements Slanted Roofs Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or Chimney must adjacent structures within extend 3 ft (.9 m) 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney above the roof Flat Roofs Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or...

  • Page 32: Chase Installations

    Chase Installations A. Construct the Chase 1. Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase. 2. Chimney offset through exterior wall and enclosed in chase. 3. Chase constructed on roof. Note: In cooler climates, all chase walls should be insulated. Figure 9.2 Chase Constructions Round Termination Cap...
  • Page 33 B. Install Fireplace & Chimney C. Install Chase Top 2 in. (51 mm) Collar Slope Downward on Chase Top (1/4 in. per foot minimum) Turn-down Drip Edge Chase .018 (26 ga) min. CAUTION! DO NOT caulk the pipe to the chase Galvanized Chase Top Figure 9.3...
  • Page 34 D. Install Termination Cap Assemble Termination storm collar around extended termination cap pipe once cap is installed. Do NOT block air Caulk gaps between holes WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap storm collar & pipe, Storm and storm collar Collar 3 clip brackets.
  • Page 35 Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks. Termination Cap The last section of pipe must stop between 2 in. (51 mm) above the top of the chase and 4 3/4 in.

  • Page 36: Shrouds

    Shrouds A. Radiation Shield Ø 17 1/2 in. (444.5 mm) Round Hole to fit over cap B. Field Constructed Shrouds 3 in. (76 mm) tall legs WARNING! Risk of Fire! Length x Width to fit inside shroud Figure 10.1 Radiation Shield NOTICE: Open Top Shroud (TR342 caps require radiation shield) Min.
  • Page 37 Mailbox Style Shroud (radiation shield required) 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Opening Height Min. Height above radiation shield Min. Base Dim Min. TS345 TR342 TR342/344TV Base Dim Min. Opening Width Min. Base Dims. 3 in. (76 mm) Min. Radiation Shield Height from top of Chase Min.

  • Page 38: Finishing

    Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials C. Hearth Extension WARNING! High temperatures, sparks, ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750° C B. Combustible Materials R value k value Table 11.1 = 1/k x inches of thickness Table 11.2 Hearth Extension Insulation Alternatives-Total minimum R Value must equal 1.03 Minimum...
  • Page 39 Raised Hearth Extension Framing Model # WARNING! Risk of Fire. RH-36 1321 RH-42 1067 1676 4 in. (102 mm) minimum between bottom of fireplace opening and finished surface of hearth extension IMPORTANT! Non-combustible Material Non-combustible Finishing Material Figure 11.1 Hearth Extension Dimensions...
  • Page 40 Non-combustible Finishing Materials Figure 11.5 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Finishing Materi- Non-combustible Sealant Non-combustible Sealant Figure 11.6 Place Non-combustible Sealant...
  • Page 41 D. Finishing Material These surfaces may be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustible WARNING! Risk of Fire! sealant. used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible DO NOT Figure 11.7 Non-combustible Facing Finished combustible wall Flat 2 x 4 stud wall 2 x 4 header, flush with Combustible material front of stand-offs...
  • Page 42 E. Combustible Mantel Section 7-3.3.3 of ANSI/NFPA211 7 ft (2134 mm) minimum Combustible Wall Combustible base of fireplace Decorative Facing to ceiling 12 in./305 mm 2 x 4 stud wall Standoffs 12 in./305 mm minimum Seal joint with non-combustible sealant 6 in./152 mm 1 1/2 in./38 mm minimum...
  • Page 43 F. Sidewalls/Surrounds Figure 11.10 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

  • Page 44: Accessories

    Accessories A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision B. Wood Burning Inserts WARNING! Risk of Fire! WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with DO NOT install unvented gas logs installed ANSI Z21.60 National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Outer shell of fireplace Firebox Maintain air clearance to combustibles.

  • Page 45: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions...
  • Page 46 B. Optional Components 52 in. (1321 mm) 16 in. (406 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX3 Hearth Extension Bifold Glass Doors DM1036, DM1042 66 in. (1676 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) 4044-036 Air Kit Parts Fastener Pack 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension ID4 Insulated Duct Outside Air...
  • Page 47 C. Chimney Components Catalog # Description ID4 Insulated Duct 4 in. (102 mm) i 42 in. (1067 mm) UD4 Uninsulated Duct 4 in. (102 mm) i 42 in. (1067 mm) 10-1/2 in. 8 in. (267 mm) (203 mm) Chimney Sections Catalog # A = Actual Length B = Effective Length (length of...
  • Page 48 Inside Diameter 8 in. (203 mm) Outside Effective Diameter Height 10-1/2 in. 14-1/2 in. 4-3/4 in. (267 mm) (368 mm) (121 mm) Ceiling Firestop SL315/SL330 Offset/Return Catalog FS338 0-deg. 14-1/2 368 mm FS339 15-deg. 18-3/8 467 mm FS340 30-deg. 23 in. 584 mm Assembled Diameter: 14 1/2 in./368 mm...
  • Page 49 22 1/2 in. (572 mm) 16 1/2 in. (419 mm) 9 1/2 in. (241 mm) 9 1/2 in. (241 mm) TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap 72 in. 36 in. DTS134/DTS146 DTO134/DTO146 Decorative Caps (1829 mm) (914 mm) DTO134 10-7/8 in. (276 mm) DTO146 22.7 1168...
  • Page 50 E. Contact Information Please contact your Heat & Glo dealer with any questions or concerns. – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL party responsible for i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d...

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