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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
RHW-56
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Note:
An arrow (Æ) found in the text signifies change in content.
WARNING!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
01/04
35040 Rev E
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Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RHW-56 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Note: An arrow (Æ) found in the text signifies change in content. WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Design and Installation Considerations ......................3 Listings and Code Approvals .......................... 4 Description of the Fireplace System ....................... 4 C. System Components ............................5 D. Pre-Installation Preparation ..........................9 Chimney Requirements ..........................11 Installation of Fireplace ..........................13 Constructing a Chase ........................... -
Page 3: Design And Installation Considerations
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly. This may result in smoke spillage from your fireplace, as well as cause other combustion appliances to operate incorrectly. -
Page 4: Listings And Code Approvals
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. LISTINGS AND CODE APPROVALS This fireplace system has been tested and listed in Check with your local building code agency prior to accordance with UL 127 standards, and has been listed by installing this fireplace to ensure compliance with local Underwriters Laboratories Inc. -
Page 5: System Components
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Components , d l , d l s i l , d l Bi-Fold Glass Doors HX4 - Hearth Extension GR14 Integral Grate DM1348 DM1348B DM1348S Æ Fireplace Dimensions 01/04 35040 Rev E... -
Page 6: Chimney Components
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. " 6 " 2 " 8 " 6 " 8 z i l s f f ° 0 °... - Page 7 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Chimney Sections " 6 ¾ " SL11 - Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 - Offset/Return " 2 ¾ " " 8 ¾ " " 6 ¾ " " 8 ¾ " i t c RF570 - Roof Flashing RF571 - Roof Flashing...
- Page 8 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ST1175 Square Termination LDS33 (3’ x 3’) LDS46 (4’ x 6’) Decorative Shroud TR11 Round Æ Termination Cap TCT1175 TR11T Terra Cotta Round Telescoping Termination Cap Termination Cap CT56 CAK5A Chase Top Chimney Air Kit 35040 Rev E...
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Page 9: Pre-Installation Preparation
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D. PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1. Fireplace Locations and Space Requirements Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an exterior chase. See Figure 2. - Page 10 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Frame the Fireplace The RHW-56 fireplace will fit a framed opening of 56 ” wide x 49 ” tall. The finished cavity depth must be no less than 30 ”. Figure 5 shows a typical framing (using 2 x 4 lumber) of the fireplace, assuming combustible materials are used. All required clearances to combustibles around the fireplace must be adhered to.
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Page 11: Chimney Requirements
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figures are the minimum distances from the base of the fireplace. - Page 12 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Height Requirements (above roof line) Major building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the Ten Foot Rule. This rule states: “If the horizontal distance from the side of the...
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Page 13: Installation Of Fireplace
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS F. INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE WARNING! Before starting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maintain the minimum air space required to the enclosure to prevent fire. - Page 14 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the top of the fireplace (depending on your installation requirement). Chimney sections are locked together by pushing downward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section.
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Page 15: Attic Insulation Shield
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Attic Insulation Shield Æ 8. Securing the Chimney System An insulation shield should be installed when there When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with sections, they must be locked into position with the the factory built chimney system. - Page 16 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 14.
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Page 17: Complete The Enclosure
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15. Complete the Enclosure Complete the fireplace enclosure, allowing space for outside air ducts and gas piping if desired. Electrical wiring should not come in contact with the fireplace. A minimum clearance of 1½” must be maintained between the fireplace sides and the enclosure as well as the fireplace back and the enclosure. -
Page 18: Hearth Extension
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. Hearth Extension A hearth extension must be installed with all fireplaces to protect the combustible floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. The construction of, and materials used for a hearth extension are shown in Figures 17 and 18. A hearth extension of this construction may be covered with any noncombustible decorative material and may have a maximum thickness as per the illustration. - Page 19 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the Noncombustible Material protective metal strips that have been placed partially Material which will not ignite and burn. Such under the fireplace front. These strips should be materials are those consisting entirely of steel, protruding approximately 2”...
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Page 20: Constructing A Chase
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS G. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the 1. Materials chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for the The chase is constructed using framing materials fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most much the same as the walls in your home. -
Page 21: Termination Cap
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chase Top Construct a chase of desired materials maintaining a minimum 2” air space around the chimney. 3. Termination Cap Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclosure. When using a TR11 round termination cap, the uppermost top section of pipe must extend 6”... -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS H. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The information provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized parts and repairs. -
Page 23: Glass Doors
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Glass Doors 7. Wood Fuel Most efficient fireplace operation using glass doors is FIREWOOD: Your fireplace performance depends on with the doors open. When the doors are open, the the quality of the firewood you use. All seasoned wood, screen must be closed. -
Page 24: Starting A Fire
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SEASONING: Seasoned firewood is nothing more than Note: The first three or four fires should be of mod- wood that is cut to size, split and air dried to a moisture erate size to allow the oils and binders to be burned content of around 20%. - Page 25 RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If the fire is hard to start and smoke spills out of the Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the fireplace, or you find it difficult to establish and maintain chimney. The amount of negative pressure determines a moderately high burn rate, then the flue draft is too how strong the draft is.
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Page 26: Maintenance Instructions
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disposal of Ashes WARNING! Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should A chimney fire can permanently damage your chim- be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, ney system. -
Page 27: Index
RHW-56 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX Air Clearance 15, 17 Exhaust Products 9 Offsets/Returns 7, 11 Air Kit 6, 16 Outside Air 22 Ashes, Disposal of 26 Outside Air Kit 6, 16 Finishing Material 19 Æ Attic Insulation Shield 7, 15 Overhead Obstructions 11... -
Page 28: Limited Warranty
WARRANTY FOR HEAT-N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., A DIVISION OF HON Industries 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, HEARTH &...
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