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THIS UNIT REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF A
FINISHING KIT. SEE "PARTS REQUIRED"
SECTION FOR DETAILS
Fireplace, Also For Use In
Manufactured Homes With Solid Fuel Only.
An French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900092-00.
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro
de la pièce 900092-00.
• 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
Shown with clean face kit installed
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
WEPA Cert. No. 537
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WRT4820WS
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplaces
P/N 900091-00 REV. D 08/2018
MODEL
WRT4820WS
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• 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.
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
P900091-00
WARNING
WARNING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WRT4820WS EPA Wood-Burning Fireplaces P/N 900091-00 REV. D 08/2018 MODEL WRT4820WS This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read Shown with clean face kit installed Shown with louver kit installed and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! PARTS REQUIRED Fireplace Model WRT4820WS When you purchased your new wood fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, • .Finishing Kit - Required * efficiency and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve ...(Order Separately) the maximum benefit and enjoyment available from your new wood fireplace.
  • Page 3: Mobile Or Manufactured

    IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY Use care when selecting window Always ensure that the air inlet to RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. treatments for windows located the fireplace is free from debris near the fireplace. Avoid using and any other obstructions that combustible flowing window can block the entrance of air.
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Accelerated Combustion WARNING The maximum heat output for the WRT4820WS Fuel - USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL Be careful adding wood fuel to fireplace is achieved by burning with the door ONLY. This appliance is designed to burn dry closed and the combustion air opened and the fire or handling fireplace tools seasoned natural wood only (see Page 6 for a...
  • Page 5: Refueling For Best Performance

    Slow Combustion Smoke Detectors Recommended B. Blowers operating (e.g.: range hood) - When the air combustion control is completely These blowers draw air out of the house Since there are always several potential sources closed, the fireplace is in a slow combustion and may actually cause a negative pressure of fire in any home, we recommend installing phase.
  • Page 6: Maintaining Your Wrt4820Ws Fireplace

    Chimney Maintenance Dealing With a Chimney Fire content should be reduced to 11-20%. NOTE: The use of a firewood moisture meter is rec- ommended to ensure the firewood contains Regular chimney inspection and maintenance Regular chimney maintenance and inspection less than 20% moisture. combined with proper operation will prevent can prevent chimney fires.
  • Page 7: Finish Door Casing Care

    Checking Door Seal - A one-inch strip of paper Finish Door Casing Care REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT may be used to perform a test of the integrity Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish The intense heat of the fire will normally cause of the door seal.
  • Page 8: Glass Care - Replacement

    GLASS CARE Gasket Replacement If possible, you should choose a location where Remove the door from the unit (see Page 7) the chimney will pass through the house without Glass Replacement cutting floor or roof joists (see fireplace dimen- and lay it on a clean unabrasive surface. To The glass used for the WRT4820WS fireplace sions Page 11).
  • Page 9: Installing The Finishing Kits

    INSTALLING THE FINISHING KITS The gravity kit MUST BE used with the trim and the right side frame. This can be difficult because these are close together to clean face kit to allow hot air flow that allow a good look when using the louver kit. would normally come out of the top louver.
  • Page 10: Framing, Facing And Mantel

    Framing, Facing And Mantel WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- The construction of the framing, facing, and Fireplace SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY mantel must be in accordance with the stan- AS ILLUSTRATED. dards and the following illustrations (Figures 9, 10 and 11): A.
  • Page 11: Fireplace And Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Combustion OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Air Kit 21-1/2” 20-3/8” K (allow space when framing) Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall FRAMING DIMENSIONS 36-1/4” 921 mm Combustible materials can NOT be used in the space 2 x 3 40-3/4”...
  • Page 12: Insulated Chase Construction

    Insulate Joists Insulated Chase Construction Same As Ceiling Storm Collar Roof Support Flashing Draft Stops Attic Radiation Shield Floor Ceiling Firestop NOTE: It is recommended that the chase Wall walls and floor be insulated in the same CTDT manner, using the same insulation, as Termination the rest of the building, below the attic.
  • Page 13: Facing / Mantel

    Facing Non-Combustible Facing Fireplace Frame Section (Top View) The facing installation method depends on your Drywall finishing kit choice. 2 x 3 Min. 1. Facing with the louver kit - The 2x3 framing (51mm x 76mm) must offset to the back by a distance equiva- Spacer lent to the thickness of your facing material Rockboard...
  • Page 14: Hot Air Ducting Installation

    HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION WARNING: The outlet grills Different hot air ducting systems can be installed Outlet Grill should not be installed fac- with the WRT4820WS fireplace: ing upward through a floor. - Gravity kit Danger of burns can result if - Forced air kit grills in floor are stepped on.
  • Page 15: Central Forced Air Kit

    CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT (NOT TESTED The duct system must be installed respecting D) Route the flexible pipe to the chosen location. the following: The ducting system can be installed either UNDER EPA CERTIFICATION) in an upper room or in a lower room. E) Attach the flexible pipe to the fan, using the The knock-outs provided on the back and on 1.
  • Page 16: Outside Air Kit

    OUTSIDE AIR KIT - REQUIRED (Included w/fireplace) OUTSIDE CONNECTION During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust blowers may compete for Aluminum Tape air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering Outside...
  • Page 17: Chimney System

    THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM 10. Cut and frame square holes in all floors, ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2” (50 mm) clearance between Chimney Installation Notes the chimney and any combustible materials. Do not fill this 2” space with insulation or any other combustible material.
  • Page 18: Chimney Installation Instructions

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attic Radiation Shield Attic Radiation 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor ASHT / S2100 Shield and roof where the chimney will pass (see HT6103+ / HT6000+ Solid Packed Pipe * Flashing Figure 28). Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes.
  • Page 19: Offset Chimney Installation

    After reaching the location requiring the AC * elbow, proceed as follows: Air Cooled Chimney Chimney ASHT / HT6103+ / S-2100+ / HT6000+ Collar DuraTech DTC Chimneys Spacer (built 1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required into flashing) direction.
  • Page 20 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 21: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required. NOTE: 45º angle for Canada only ( RSMI45 / 6DTC-S45) Support ACRS...
  • Page 22: Chimney Support Installation

    CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION Universal Roof Support 18” (460 mm) 18” (460 mm) When installing a support, slightly lift the chimney system so the weight will lie on the support, not on the fireplace to reduce expansion noises. This support has three possible uses: 1.
  • Page 23: Masonry Application Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION Follow these steps: 1- Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the ASHT WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep.
  • Page 24: Installation Accessories

    OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Installation Accessories Fireplace Kits Description Cat./Part No. Description Cat./Part No. Blower Motor Speed Control (wall mount), VRUW VRUW Finishing Kits (Required - Order Separately) BUCFZN Rigid Firescreen Louver kit LOUVRECF Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Central Forced Air Kit, Central forced air kit including: blower Clean face kit CAPPINGCF (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - WRT4820WS SPECIFICATIONS WRT4820WS Cat. No. Model Item # Description Cat./Part No. F1794 WRT4820WS Baffle refractory (2 pieces) PR-ISO2205 Back refractory PR-SR2996 EPA Estimated Model Emission Rate Heat Output Efficiency Right side refractory PR-SR2997D WRT4820WS 3.7 g/hr 10,442-27,746 btu/hr Left side refractory PR-SR2997G Bottom refractory...
  • Page 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS - WRT4820WS NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 27: 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 28 SECURITY CHIMNEYS - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS ® The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys . Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. ® Security Chimneys ® 450-973-9999 Tubinox LL Chimney Lining System** ® 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Rigid Stainless Steel Liner For Relining A Masonry Chimney, 6”...
  • Page 29: Safety/Listing Label

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - WRT4820WS...
  • Page 30 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • 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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