Superior WRT3820WS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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de la pièce 900084-00.
• 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. 706
P900083-00
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WRT3820WS
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 900083-00 REV. B 03/2015
MODELS
WRT3820WS
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.
WARNING
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door
or firescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct replacement door or firescreen.
• The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-
cal connection must be made prior to fireplace
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.
• Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WRT3820WS EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900083-00 REV. B 03/2015 MODELS WRT3820WS 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: 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 3: Table Of Contents

    USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL ONLY. The Important Cautions ......Page 5 codes. Install the fireplace only as described WRT3820WS fireplace is designed to work best in these instructions and using only IHP when fueled with dry seasoned natural wood Maintaining Your components.
  • Page 4: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    There is no flue damper in the WRT3820WS in the chimney. The combustion air control To obtain this temperature, the fireplace must fireplace.
  • Page 5: Important Cautions

    Keep your chimney clean. Do not (optional). When operating the WRT3820WS smoke detectors. If possible, install the smoke allow more than 1/16” (1.6 mm) creosote build...
  • Page 6: Top Baffle Removal

    Top Baffle Removal Prior to Cleaning The Chimney Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the top baffle to avoid creosote dust collection at the top of the baffle. Follow these steps to set the top baffle out of the way: 1.
  • Page 7: Disposing Of Ashes

    1. Remove the bottom refractory 2. Remove the front refractories 3. Remove the left side refractory • Use only a IHP glass doors, specifically designed for the WRT3820WS 4. Remove the right side refractory fireplace. 5. Remove the back refractory •...
  • Page 8: Glass Care - Replacement

    Glass Replacement cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To The glass used for the WRT3820WS fireplace sions Page 10). replace the gasket, first remove all of the old is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / gasket and gasket cement.
  • Page 9: Optional Cast Facade Installation

    Cover the insulation with drywall panels around the fireplace. Hearth Extension Requirements Hearth Extension Requirements The WRT3820WS fireplace may be installed directly on a combustible floor. The supplied 12” Max. (305mm) safety metal strip must be positioned as follows:...
  • Page 10: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finishing Materials, if any Corner Installation FRAMING DIMENSIONS 20-5/8” 36” 914 mm 38” 965 mm * Zero Clearance 29-1/8” 740 mm From Back Spacer to Wall 12-1/2” 318 mm 70” 1778 mm 35” 889 mm Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) 18-5/8”...
  • Page 11 Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Insulated Chase Construction Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling NOTE: It is recommended that Firestop Wall the chase walls and floor be insulated in the same manner, CTDT Termination using the same insulation, as the rest of the building, below •...
  • Page 12: Fireplace Blower

    * The height of the louver must be measured as the fireplace, or one or both of the outlets Spacer from the base of the WRT3820WS fireplace to can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms. the middle point of the louver.
  • Page 13: Central Forced Air Kit

    EPA certification. Flashing Collar Flashing The knock-outs provided on the back and on the sides of the WRT3820WS fireplace allow Roof Support the connection of insulated flexible pipe which Attic Radiation Shield enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace hot air outlet.
  • Page 14: Outside Air Kit

    (fireplace and AC chimney) OUTSIDE AIR KIT The outside air kit is optional on the WRT3820WS fireplace, but mandatory on the AC chimney. It can be burned drawing air only from the house. When the fireplace is in operation with the door closed, it will pull only a slight amount of air from the house.
  • Page 15: Chimney System

    2. The IHP fireplace model WRT3820WS may be installed only with D) The air intake should be installed where it is not likely to be blocked by Security Chimneys International Ltd 6”...
  • Page 16: Chimney Installation Instructions

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Attic Radiation Shield INSTRUCTIONS Attic Radiation ASHT / S2100 Air Cooled Pipe * Shield HT6103+ / HT6000+ 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor Solid Packed Pipe * and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 23).
  • Page 17: Offset Chimney Installation

    Minimum Chimney Height Using Elbows surrounding framing using nails or drywall screws. Fireplace Model WRT3820WS 4. Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the Chimney Model ASHT+ / S2100+ / HT6103+ / HT6000+ / AC hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling.
  • Page 18 Offset Dimensions Total Height Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 6” Height 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 8” & 48” 12” & 48” 18” & 48” 24” & 48” 36” & 48” 48”...
  • Page 19: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD (RSM+ and RSMI30) OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º Chimney AC angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. RSMI45 NOTE: 45º...
  • Page 20: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support When installing a support, slightly lift the chimney system so the weight 18” (460 mm) 18” (460 mm) will lie on the support, not on the fireplace to reduce expansion noises. This support has three possible uses: 1.
  • Page 21: Masonry Application Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION Follow these steps: WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the ASHT+ elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval must be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 22: Installation Accessories

    Outside Air Kit Outside Air Coupler To Connect Outside Air (UZI) To Fire- UZIAD Fireplace Model WRT3820WS - Approved Venting Components manu- place, UZIAD factured by Security Chimneys International™ only. Outside Air Ducting - includes 4” insulated flex x 10’ long, UZI •...
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST WRT3820WS Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Description Part/Cat. No. F1796 WRT3820WS WRT3820WS, Black Andiron (2 pieces) PR-SR2875 Bottom refractory PR-SR2825 Back refractory PR-SR2826 Product Reference Information Left side refractory PR-SR2828 Weight 215 lbs Right side refractory...
  • Page 24: Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 (AC) Air-Cooled Chimney System* 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) 6”...
  • Page 25 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) securitychimneys.com Tubinox...
  • Page 26 NOTES NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 27: 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 28: 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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