Superior Fireplaces WRT4826 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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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.
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US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report # 14-197
EPA Cert. No. 518
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 901002-00 REV. NC 07/2019
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 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.
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door.
Consult your dealer to select the correct door.
• 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.
This product can expose you to chemicals includ-
ing Carbon Black, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
P901002-00
WRT4826
WARNING
WARNING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WRT4826 Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 901002-00 REV. NC 07/2019 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: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! PARTS REQUIRED When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals Fireplace model: WRT4826WH whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency • Louver set (See options on Page 22) and our environment.
  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING PRECAUTIONS. READ AND Use care when selecting window UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY To avoid the risk of damaging treatments for windows located fireplace materials and increas- RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. near the fireplace. Avoid using ing the risk of fire, do not use the combustible flowing window fireplace to cook or warm food.
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Catalytic Combustor When the catalyst light-off conditions are achieved, the combustor will keep on going until it runs out of smoke. Note that the catalyst These fireplaces are equipped with a catalytic Fuel - This appliance is designed to burn does not need to be glowing to be working, it combustor.
  • Page 5: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    Accelerated Combustion Slow Combustion Step 2. Open the air control fully and pull the by-pass damper control towards you to put it in When the air combustion damper is almost The maximum heat output for the fireplace is the OPEN position. Light the newspaper. Leave closed, the fireplace is in a slow combustion achieved by burning with the combustion air the door open until the fire is well established.
  • Page 6: Smoking - Causes And Troubleshooting

    Step 3. Keep the combustion air damper and G. Poor chimney draft - With no fire, there It is against federal regulations to operate the by-pass damper opened for 10 minutes should be sufficient draft to exhaust cigarette wood heaters in a manner inconsistent with smoke introduced under the baffle.
  • Page 7: Maintaining Your Fireplace

    • naphtha; 1. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly. FUEL From this, you will learn how often it will • engine oil; be necessary to clean your chimney. • flammable liquids; What does “Well-Seasoned” mean? 2. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified •...
  • Page 8 3. Remove fly ashes on the combustor using performance. If any of these conditions exists, a soft brush. refer to Catalyst Troubleshooting section of 4. Put the combustor back in place. this owner's manual. • This catalytic heater is equipped with a tem- ROTATE perature probe to monitor catalyst operation.
  • Page 9 Photo #1 Crumbling Photo #2 Fly-Ash Photo #3 Thermal Cracks Photo #4 Mechanical Cracks Photo #7 Creosote Plugging Photo #6 Fly-Ash These conditions are primarily related to such factors as draft, aging or failure of the appliance components, aging or fatigue of the combustor, flue in- stallation, using the wrong fuel or to improper operation of the appliance.
  • Page 10: Refractory Replacement

    Refractory Replacement Door Frame Care Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish the frame. Do not use abrasives such as steel 1. Front Refractory wool or steel pads for they may scratch the 2. Bottom Refractory door frame finish. 3.
  • Page 11: Door Installation

    Door Adjustment Door Installation DO NOT USE CHEMICAL GLASS CLEANERS ON PAINTED SURFACES AS IT MAY CAUSE The door may need to be adjusted to be com- THE PAINT TO PEEL. pletely airtight. The gasket airtightness can be adjusted using the adjustment screw located CAUTION : DO NOT ALLOW WINDOW CLEANER on the fireplace facade at the bottom of the TO GET IN CONTACT WITH DOOR GASKET OR...
  • Page 12: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    Framing, Facing and Mantel WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- Fireplace The construction of the framing, facing, and SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY mantel must be in accordance with the standards AS ILLUSTRATED. and the following illustrations: The crack between the fireplace (see Figures 13 A/B and 17-19): Safety Metal Strip and the hearth extension must be...
  • Page 13: Fireplace / Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation 21-1/4" 2 X 3 MIN. 19-5/8" 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 30-1/8"...
  • Page 14: 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, CTDT using the same insulation, as the rest of the Termination building, below the attic.
  • Page 15: Facing / Mantel

    Facing Mantel 1. Combustible wall (such as drywall panels) must be installed flush with The mantel must be installed at least 54" (1372 mm) above the base of the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.e. the fireplace (see Figure 17).
  • Page 16: 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 OUTSIDE appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As INTAKE well, exhaust fans may compete for air, caus- ing negative pressure in the house, resulting in PLASTIC COVER...
  • Page 17: Heatflow Convection Kit Installation

    HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION EPA Fireplace - HeatFlo Convection Kit Cat. No. Model Description The wood burning fireplace is approved for use with a Heatflow Convec- F3790 EPA-HEATFLO-KIT EPA Heatflo Conv. Kit tion Kit (hot air ducting system). Table 3 KIT CONTENTS (See Figure 22): TOOLS NEEDED: The Ducted Flex Kit must use both hot air outlets and includes:...
  • Page 18 It is recommended that the ducted flex kit duct system be installed in HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION (continued) the following order: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Plan and frame fireplace and outlet locations prior to ducted flex kit For approved installations, the ducted flex kit must meet the following installation.
  • Page 19 HEATFLOW CONVECTION KIT INSTALLATION (continued) INSTALLATION NOTES: • When framing for the outlet grill: The minimum height from 5. Fit the wall thimble onto the flex-pipe, prior to the wall thimble installation, and the bottom of the unit to the center of the outlet is 68” (1.7m) fasten together using 4 sheet metal screws.
  • Page 20: Chimney System

    THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM 6. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet (915 mm) above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet (610 mm) higher than any Chimney Installation Notes wall, roof or building within 10 feet (3m) of it (see Figure 21). 7.
  • Page 21: Chimney Installation Instructions Using Ihp Snap Pak (Usa)

    UNITED STATES ONLY 5. The first chimney section through the joist area into attic is to be approximately two (2) feet. If the pipe sections in the attic are not enclosed, an insulation shield (SPIS) must be installed. CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Lower the insulation shield (SPIS) over the SP pipe until the SPIS flange is resting on the joist.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION THROUGH A SIDE WALL 1. It is recomended that exterior mounted WALL FIRESTOP AIR CLEARANCE 2” TO (CAT. NO. SPWF) chimneys be enclosed below the roof line COMBUSTIBLES in geographical areas experiencing sus- CHIMNEY PIPE tained low ambient temperatures to help (CAT.
  • Page 23 ELBOW INSTALLATION FLASHING INSTALLATION 1. IHP provides a 15 (SPSE15) and 30 (SPSE30) Elbow to allow 1. Continue the SP chimney to the roof. Cut the roof opening, cen- ° ° chimneys to avoid framing members or roof peaks. A maximum tered over the chimney.
  • Page 24 TERMINATION Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four (4) feet. Many building codes specify a minimum chimney heights above the Select the proper support for your application-using either a roof roof top. These specifications are summarized in what is known as the brace (Figure 38), or a support band with guy wires (Figure 39) “Ten Foot Rule”.
  • Page 25: Chimney Installation Instructions Using Security Asht (Canada)

    CANADA ONLY CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS CHIMNEY INSTALLATION For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The termination must INSTRUCTIONS USING SECURITY be placed a minimum of 18” (460 mm) above the chase. CHIMNEYS ASHT For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be...
  • Page 26: Masonry Applications

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION 2- In the middle of the oval, drill a hole in the masonry chimney at 30º. 3- Increase the size of the hole until a 30º liner elbow can be easily slipped through. WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney 4- Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you must be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 27: Installation Accessories

    OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Misc. Fireplace Options Clean Face Panel Kit (Requires HeatFlo Kit) BPCF Installation Accessories Blower UZY5 Blower Motor Speed Control VRUW Description Cat./ Part No. Outside Air Kit (Required - Included with Fireplace) Decorative Cast Iron Door (Required - Order Separately) Outside Air Coupler to Connect Outside Air UZI to Fireplace, UZIAD Arch Shape Door, Black,...
  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Cat. No. Model Description Replacement Parts Description Cat. No. F1795 WRT4826WH WRT4826WH EPA Fireplace Front Refractory PR-SR2113 Back Refractory PR-SR2056 Emission EPA Estimated Model Heat Output Right Side Refractory PR-SR2057D Rate Efficiency Left Side Refractory PR-SR2057G WRT4826WH 4.1 g/hr 10,900-35,600 btu/hr...
  • Page 29: Security Chimney Components Lists

    SECURITY CHIMNEYS AND DURAVENT - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS ® ® The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys or DuraVent . Contact your Security Chimneys or ® ® DuraVent Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys ®...
  • Page 30: Safety/Listing Label

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - WRT4826WH...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products Superior Brand Wood-Burning Fireplace ® 20 Year Limited 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 32: 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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