Superior WRT4826WH Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Superior wood burning fireplace installation and 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.
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report No. 192-5237
P900085-00
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WRT4826WH
Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 900085-00 REV. NC 12/2013
MODEL
WRT4826WH
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 circum-
stances. 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 door or firescreen.
• 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 WRT4826WH Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 900085-00 REV. NC 12/2013 MODEL WRT4826WH 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

    WARNING treatments such as curtains on nearby windows that are of WARNING The WRT4826WH fireplace must sufficient length to be blown in be installed with an outside air front of an open flame when the Be careful adding wood fuel to the kit intake, which is included with window is opened.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency The WRT4826WH fireplace is an energy efficient, heat circulating, close combustion fireplace us- and our environment.
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    The WRT4826WH fireplace is equipped with a take longer to dry. Seasoned wood is darker in catalytic combustor. Unburned by-products of There is no flue damper in the WRT4826WH color than wet wood and will have visible cracks the wood fire are burned at lower temperatures fireplace.
  • Page 5: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    The loading time will be To refuel the WRT4826WH fireplace at the end between 6-10 hours. Be aware that the glass Medium Combustion of a burn cycle when only hot embers remain and will get dirty using this setting.
  • Page 6: Smoking - Causes And Troubleshooting

    Do not use a brush that will scratch the sure that the blower is at the “off” position stainless steel interior of the chimney. To refuel the WRT4826WH fireplace when the when you open the fireplace door for reload- 3. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining ing.
  • Page 7: Door Frame Care

    Cleaning Procedure (see Figure 6): Rotate the retainers to release the combustor support plate while holding it to make sure it does not drop. Rotate the support plate and remove the combustor. ROTATE Remove fly ashes on the combustor using a soft brush. Put the combustor back in place.
  • Page 8: Door Installation

    PEELING OFF. Glass Care - Replacement Gasket Replacement The glass used for the WRT4826WH fireplace is a high temperature ceramic glass (1,400° F / 760° Remove the door from the unit and lay it on a C). If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with a clean unabrasive surface.
  • Page 9: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    * The shelf may be lowered to 48 inches if Hearth Extension Requirements the upper panel is blocked by the panel for The WRT4826WH fireplace may be installed clean face option (BPCF) and that hot air directly on a combustible floor. The supplied gravity ducts are used (7B30ZK-1).
  • Page 10: Fireplace / Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation 21-1/4" 2" X 3" MIN. 19-17/32" 7’ Min" Plywood 1/2” Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Rough Framing Face (dimension includes finish ROUGH FRAMING FACE (UNFINISHED SHOWN) material inside framing, if any) Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall 30-1/16"...
  • Page 11: Insulated Chase Construction

    Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling INSULATED CHASE CONSTRUCTION Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling Firestop NOTE: It is recommended that the chase walls Wall and floor be insulated in the same manner, using the same insulation, as the rest of the CTDT Termination building, below the attic.
  • Page 12: Facing / Mantel

    Mantel Facing The mantel must be installed at least 54" (1372 mm) above the base of 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) must be installed flush the fireplace (see Figure 13). with the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.e.
  • Page 13: Hot Air Ducting Installation

    WARNING: The outlet grills The height of the louver must be measured should not be installed fac- from the base of the WRT4826WH fireplace ing upward through a floor. to the middle point of the louver. Danger of burns can result...
  • Page 14 A furnace duct is only single wall and not double wall as is required for the WRT4826WH fireplace hot air exhaust. Combustibles are not allowed on the black portion of the fireplace. Drywall can be installed 7. Use only IHP grills and components as below the top spacer up to the fireplace.
  • Page 15: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air from outside the house. It may starve other fuel burning ALUMINIUM TAPE appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As OUTSIDE well, exhaust fans may compete for air, caus- INTAKE ing negative pressure in the house, resulting in PLASTIC COVER...
  • Page 16: Chimney System

    Installations, which are located on lower floors in the house, such as in a basement, in combination with outside chimney, are especially prone to flow reversal. 2. The model WRT4826WH fireplace is listed only with Security Chim- neys International ltd. 7" diameter chimney systems models ACBI or ASHT+ or S2100+ two (2) feet Min.
  • Page 17: Acbi Chimney

    ACBI CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Flashing Figure 23 Attic Radiation Shield 2. From below, install a firestop in each ceiling/ Firestop floor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above, (see Figure 24). S2100+ and ASHT+ : Place the first chimney...
  • Page 18: Offset Chimney Installation

    OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Install the first elbow. Turn it in the required direction. ACBI : To lock it in place, turn 1/8 COLLAR CHIMNEY of a turn. Fasten the straps attached to the For the minimum chimney height when using elbow to the surrounding frame, using nails elbows, see Table 3 and refer to Figure 27.
  • Page 19: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    Chimney Elbow Deviation ONE LENGTH BETWEEN ELBOWS TWO LENGTHS BETWEEN ELBOWS & Length 7" 12" 18" 36" 48" 12" & 48" 18" & 48" 36" & 48" 48" & 48" 15º Deviation 5-1/2" 7" 11-1/2" 14-3/4" 17-1/2" 19" 23-5/8" 26-3/4" Total Length (140 mm) (178 mm)
  • Page 20: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Table 6 gives maximum height of supported CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINA- chimney. TIONS Universal Roof Support For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase NOTE: For the ACBI chimney, a universal sec- When installing a support, slightly lift the chim- is considered a part of the chimney system tion must be used every 20 feet (6 m) instead ney system so the weight will lie on the support,...
  • Page 21: Masonry Applications

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATIONS 1" Clearance WARNING Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be High Temperature Firestop inspected by a qualified chimney Cement sweep. Insulation pad & Cover Tubinox * or Projet SS * (BISUMA * or BISPMA * ) Stainless Steel liner The following requirements must be met: * Insulated...
  • Page 22: Installation Accessories

    H8948 Elbow 45º, 8” dia., 7B26ZE45 H8949 Telescopic length, 8” dia. (15” to 26”), 7B26ZlA H8950 Fireplace Model WRT4826WH - Approved Venting Components Adjustable length 8” dia (2” - 5”), 7B26Zl2A H8951 length two (2) feet, 8Kl2 H8954 7" Diameter Chimney - Model ASHT+, S2100+, HT6000+, HT6103+ or ACBI...
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Description Cat. No. F1795 WRT4826WH WRT4826WH Fireplace Front Refractory PR-SR2113 Back Refractory PR-SR2056 Product Reference Information Right Side Refractory PR-SR2057D Weight 385 lbs left Side Refractory PR-SR2057G Height 45” Bottom 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 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) www.securitychimneys.com Misc.
  • 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 Tubinox™ (or Projet SS) Chimney 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) For Relining a Masonry Chimney, 7"...
  • Page 26 NOTES...
  • 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 War- ranty 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 to be familiar with its coverage. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Retain this manual.

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