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Renaissance Rumford 1000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RUMFORD 1000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    It combines technology with elegance, allowing you to enjoy an open fire without compromising environmental quality. We have designed your new Renaissance Rumford™ 1000 to be easy to install, operate and maintain. It is in your best interest to become familiar with it.

  • Page 3: S And Ont

    EARTH XTENSION ANTEL IREBOX INING NSTALLATION OPERATION UTSIDE ONTROL RUMFORD 1000 IGHTING ONTROLLING EFUELING UILLOTINE UILLOTINE IRESCREEN MAINTENANCE ENERAL LEANING AINT LASS LEANING HIMNEY LEANING ISPOSAL OF SHES UILLOTINE YSTEM UILLOTINE LISTING LABEL REPLACEMENT PARTS 30 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SAFETY FIRST S AND If this fireplace is not properly installed, a house fire could result.

  • Page 4: Creosote : Formation And Removal

    without either the firescreen or the door closed. 8. DO keep all combustible materials (furniture, firewood, etc.) at least 4' away from the front of the fireplace. 9. DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace.

  • Page 5: General Specifications

    5kg/h. PTIONS The RUMFORD 1000 has two options for the bricks that line the interior of the firebox. One of the two options MUST be installed. 1. Vermiculite panels with a herringbone brick pattern (EO-VP1000). This choice offers the cleanest burning fireplace on the market and a very classic herringbone look.

  • Page 6: Nit Imensions And Learances

    IMENSIONS AND LEARANCES Figure 1 Fireplace Dimensions...
  • Page 7 Figure 2 Fireplace Clearances...
  • Page 8 Distance to combustible material from side, back and top 0" (0.0 mm) standoffs Minimum distance from side wall to the side of the 24" (610 mm) fireplace opening Minimum ceiling clearance: from the base of the fireplace (2.44 m) to the ceiling Minimum chimney height: minimum total chimney height (3.66 m) from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap...
  • Page 9 Maximum Mantel Shelf Minimum Installation Depth Height 0" to 6" 6" 12" 12" A combustible mantel shelf cannot be installed less than 6" above the top of the fireplace opening. A combustible mantel shelf cannot be deeper than 12". For combustible mantel shelf depths between 6" and 12", simply install the mantel shelf at a distance above the fireplace opening corresponding to the mantel shelf depth: For example, mantel shelf depth to be installed: 9 ¼"...

  • Page 10: Installation

    ACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN OCATION The RUMFORD 1000 must be installed within the vapor barrier of the home. Preferably the whole fireplace should be within the vapor barrier but at the very least, the front of the fireplace should be part of the wall including the vapor barrier.
  • Page 11 The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Figure 3 Framing Examples...
  • Page 12 Figure 4 General Installation...

  • Page 13: Unpacking Your Rumford 1000

    NPACKING YOUR Y. MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN The RUMFORD 1000 fireplace is front heavy. To safely ship and transport the RUMFORD 1000, we have taken various parts from the front of the fireplace and attach them to the back of the crate rendering the overall crate rather well-balanced. As soon as you start removing heavy parts from the back of the crate, the rest of the crate becomes unbalanced, be careful.

  • Page 14: Moving The Rumford 1000

    Always handle the fireplace by its casing. The front of the fireplace, or guillotine bay, cannot be used to lift the rest of the fireplace. The RUMFORD 1000's main body weighs 500 lb as shipped. You can use an Escalera to move the fireplace.

  • Page 15: Door And Firescreen Installation

    On either side of the • chimney coupling On the front side or • the back side of an horizontal 2"x4" Figure 6 Anti-Tip Stability Bracket Installation Figure Parts removed allow installation of the door OOR AND IRESCREEN NSTALLATION Now that the fireplace is correctly positioned, you can finish unpacking the guillotine system.

  • Page 16: Finishing Covers Installation

    Start on the right side. Undo the knot in the cable around the back right pulley and slip it through the pulley and down the counterweight channel so that on end hangs down through the bottom opening of the back counterweight channel. 5.

  • Page 17: Surround Lintels Installation

    Reinstall both left and right counterweight access doors (see Figure 7). 2. Reinstall the front central finishing cover (see Figure 7). Reinstall it so that the part that was facing front now faces the back as shown in Figure 8. Put it on top of the fireplace.
  • Page 18 below the top of the chimney flue and must never terminate in attic spaces. A 4" diameter duct can be used if the total duct run is less than 25'. For longer runs, use 5" diameter duct. Both 4" and 5" connecting sleeves are provided with the fireplace 1.

  • Page 19: Chimney

    This fireplace is certified for use with 10" ICC Model RIS chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the RUMFORD 1000 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level.

  • Page 20: Chimney Installation

    HIMNEY NSTALLATION Read the RIS Chimney installation manual concerning requirements for supports, bracing, anchors, etc. It can be found online at: www.icc-rsf.com/en/installation- instructions-model-ris-canada-and-usa. Refer to Table 1 (F) for the maximum chimney height that can be supported by the top of the fireplace. E CHIMNEY AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL LL THIS AREA WITH INSULATION.

  • Page 21: Chase Enclosure

    The maximum offset angle: In USA: 30°; • In Canada: 45°. • The maximum number of elbows per system is four, resulting in two offsets and returns. Install the fireplace and chimney as described earlier. When you require an elbow, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 22: Framing

    Because of the high heat output potential of the RUMFORD 1000, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. The bottom of the fireplace can sit directly on a combustible floor.
  • Page 23 Make sure to use 1" wood screws and only screw where specified in Figure 16 otherwise you may damage the guillotine system or impede its operation. Depending on your desired installation for the hearth extension, you need, or not, to install the bottom panel (see the Hearth Extension section).

  • Page 24: Earth Xtension Antel

    (see Figure 2). Refer to Figure 17 for various alternatives of hearth extension installation. If the RUMFORD 1000 is installed on a non-combustible floor (a non-combustible floor surface with a non-combustible floor structure), the floor protection is not required.
  • Page 25 Material Nominal R-Value for nominal Thickness thickness Cement board: Durock or HardieBacker ½" 0.26 Cement board: Wonderboard ½" 0.15 USG Micore 160 ½" 1.27 USG Micore 300 ½" 1.03 Common Brick " 0.475 Ceramic Tile ¼" 0.02 Granite 1" 0.038 Limestone 1"...
  • Page 26 Figure 17 Hearth Extension Examples...

  • Page 27: Mantel

    INING NSTALLATION The firebox lining of the RUMFORD 1000 fireplace is packaged separately from the fireplace. You must make sure that all is properly installed inside the firebox before making your first fire. This is easily accomplished with the following instructions.
  • Page 28 Slide the left side insulation (2a) on the left side of firebox all the way to the top. You may need to tilt the throat refractory brick (1) towards you to help the insulation reach the top. 4. Slide the right side insulation (2b) on the right side of firebox all the way up. You may need to tilt the throat refractory brick (1) towards you to help the insulation to reach the top.
  • Page 29 Slide the upper back refractory brick (5), with the center of the herringbone pattern pointing upward, along the back of firebox, next to the upper left side refractory brick (3). Hold it with one hand as high as it will go. 12.
  • Page 30 1. First, find the throat refractory brick (1) and the three semi-rigid insulation sides (3) and back panels (2). The rigid bottom insulation panels will be installed at the end. 2. Take the throat refractory brick (1) and hold the wider part of the throat refractory brick with your two hands, flat face towards you.
  • Page 31 Figure Right Side Cement Figure 23 Back Cement Refractory Refractory Bricks Installation Bricks Installation 11. Remove the support and the lower side brick (5). Cut the insulation across at the bottom of the two vertical cuts. Carefully pull up the insulation without tearing it. 12.
  • Page 32 a) Location brick b) Allowed movement of c) Location of brick support support on lower brick brick support on upper brick Figure 24 Cement Refractory Brick Supports Installation 19. Install the back middle refractory brick (11). The end with a step goes topside and will mate with the next brick.
  • Page 33 This facing side left side of Figure 26. From out of facing in inside the fireplace, slide the brick along front facing fireplace fireplace inside the firebox, up to the top. Rotate the brick 90 degree back Figure 26 Side View of the top refractory brick shown in Figure 26.

  • Page 34: Operation

    RUMFORD 1000 IGHTING To light a fire in your RUMFORD 1000, place a couple of pieces of paper under and between the andirons. Then add a generous layer of kindling staked vertically over the paper. Finally, stack 2-3 small-medium size logs over the kindling so that they are standing upright, light the fire and close the firescreen.
  • Page 35 The RUMFORD 1000 is more efficient when burned with the door closed. Although more radiant heat will enter the room with the door open, heat from the home is being lost up the chimney.

  • Page 36: Refueling

    UILLOTINE IRESCREEN The RUMFORD 1000 is equipped with a counterweighted guillotine firescreen. To operate the firescreen, simply lift on either or both of the handles. Thanks to the counterweight, it will stop at any point.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Do not use abrasive cleaners. AINT You can touch up the face of the RUMFORD 1000 with Stove Bright Metallic Black high temperature paint which is available at most fireplaces dealers. Follow the directions outlined on the spray can. DO NOT attempt to paint the fireplace while it is still warm.

  • Page 38: Disposal Of Ashes

    RUMFORD 1000, you may need to clean your chimney every year or every other year. A buildup of ¼" or more should be cleaned before more creosote accumulates. Use a 10" round brush. ISPOSAL OF SHES Remove the ashes before they become too deep, i.e., before you have a spillage problem over the ash step refractory brick.
  • Page 39 threshold clean before closing the guillotine door. Figure 32 Gaskets Location (back view of an open door) The glass door can also be adjusted in the guillotine door frame in order to close properly on the glass door gasket. If required, the right side of the glass door can be tightened/loosened by adjusting both pins that latch the glass door: 1.
  • Page 40 With the door open, gently pull the glass door away from the hinge pin. This will move the glass door slightly closer to the guillotine door frame when it is closed. 3. Retighten all the hinge screws on the glass door. You can also adjust the hinge to the guillotine door frame, the glass door and the hinge will then be moved in or out with respect to the guillotine door frame.

  • Page 41: Listing Label

    LISTING LABEL counterweight channel. To be able to consult the label, fully open the firescreen and guillotine door. Use a portable lamp and look left in the guillotine bay. REPLACEMENT PARTS www.renaissancefireplaces.com...

  • Page 42: 30 Year Limited Warranty

    FOR RENAISSANCE FIREPLACES Renaissance Fireplaces™ models are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 30 years, subject to the following conditions: During the first year Renaissance Fireplaces™ will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which...
  • Page 43 This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for use and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Renaissance Fireplaces™.

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