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Model:
R-5500TRHC
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY,A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- What to do if you smell gas
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2002,
Royal, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY , OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Please contact your Hearth Technologies dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Hearth Technologies dealer, please call 1-800-393-9484
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Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
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- Page 1 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2002, Please contact your Hearth Technologies dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Royal, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc. Hearth Technologies dealer, please call 1-800-393-9484 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913;...
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Page 2: Safety And Warning Information
SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION These units MUST use one of the vent systems READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully described in the Installing the Fireplace section of before starting the installation. FAILURE TO the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or FOLLOW these installation instructions may result components MAY BE USED. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Codes ................6 High Altitude Installations ..............6 Section 2: Getting Started ............7 Introducing the Hearth Technologies Gas Fireplaces ....7 Pre-installation Preparation ............7 Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ..........9 Constructing the Fireplace Chase ..........9 Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ............ -
Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes
(in the United States), it may be necessary to decrease Certification the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a MODELS: R-5500TRHC smaller size. Input should be reduced four percent (4%) for each 1,000 feet above sea level, unless the heating value of LABORATORY:... -
Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started
Getting Started Introducing the Hearth Technologies Gas The Hearth Technologies Warranty will be voided by, and Fireplace Hearth Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions: Hearth Technologies direct vent gas fireplaces are designed • Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of component. - Page 6 [965mm] [642mm] 26 7/8 2 1/8 3 1/2 [682mm] [55mm] [90mm] 36 1/8 [916mm] 12 3/4 [323mm] 6 7/8 [174mm] 41 1/8 [1044mm] STANDOFFS HOOD RATING PLATE AND LABELS ELECTRICAL ACCESS LINE ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of the R-5500TRHC...
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Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace
1” MIN. (25mm) Installing the Fireplace Constructing the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase. -
Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING. - Page 9 6 7/16” 6 5/32” (164mm) (156mm) 8 1/2” (216mm) 8 1/2” 11 5/8” (216mm) (295mm) 11 1/16” 5 7/8” 7 3/8” (281mm) (187mm) (149mm) 6 1/2” 5 1/16” (165mm) (129mm) 8 5/8” 8 5/8” (220mm) (220mm) 11 15/16” (303mm) DV-90D DV-48D DV-36D DV-12D...
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Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System
Step 3. Installing the Vent System Identifying Vent Components A. Vent System Approvals The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in- clude one, two, or three 90° elbow assemblies. The rela- This model is approved to use D-series direct vent pipe tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura- components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5). - Page 11 Flex Vent The flex vent must be supported with the spacing between STRAIGHT UP support intervals not exceeding 4 feet, with no more than ½ inch sag between supports. VERTICAL VENTING A support is required at each change in venting direction, V (FT.) and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the necessary clearance to combustibles.
- Page 12 4. Break the Flue Restrictor into two pieces. Do this by bending the part back and forth until it breaks HORIZONTAL VENTING (see Figure 9). This part is in the instruction bag Kit No. H Max. Run provided with the fireplace. DVK-01TRD 24"...
- Page 13 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the vertical baffle included in the manual bag assembly to improve flame...
- Page 14 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 5´ MAX. (1.52m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 10´ MAX. (3.1m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4´...
- Page 15 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´MIN. (305mm) 2´MAX. (610mm) 5´MAX. (1.52m) 2´MIN. (610mm) 4´MAX. (1.22m) 10´MAX. (3.1m) 3´MIN. (914mm) 6´MAX. (1.86m) 15´MAX. (4.65m) 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) +V+H+H = 40 MAX.(12.4 m) H = 8´MAX.(2.48 m) H+H = 20´MAX.(6.2 m) ´...
- Page 16 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 5' MAX. (1.52m) 2' MIN. (610mm) 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) NOTE: H + H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V + H + H = 40' MAX.
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Page 17: Installing Vent Components
B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used To attach the first vent component to the starting collars (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent •... - Page 18 2. Fasten the shield in place using the pilot holes provided WARNING: A 3/8 INCH (9.5 MM) BEAD OF in the part. The shield should be oriented such that the STOVE CEMENT MUST BE PLACED AROUND 13 1/8 inch dimension (longest dimension) is running in THE 5 INCH (127 MM) FIREPLACE STARTING COL- the same direction the elbow is pointing.
- Page 19 For Vertical Runs - The vent system must be supported • Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws. wall brackets.
- Page 20 For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole.
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Page 21: Vent Termination
C. Vent Termination For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent: • Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- ning of the Installing Vent Components section. • The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building. - Page 22 2 sides beneath the floor. Hearth Technologies assumes no responsibility for the improper per- formance of the fireplace when the venting system does not meet NOTE: Local codes or regulations may these requirements.
- Page 23 For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the the vent sections: vent system: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside • Attach a flashing to the roof using nails, and use a non- of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.
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Page 24: Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace
Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control System Securing the Fireplace WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, SOLID FUEL. and secure the fireplace. The type of gas control system used with this model is Stand- ing Pilot Ignition. -
Page 25: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line
Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements Step 6. The Gas Supply Line NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed by a qualified Pressure requirements for gas fireplaces are shown service technician in accordance with all building in the table below. codes. (In the state of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter). -
Page 26: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace
BLACK S2 REMOTE SWITCH 3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR PIGTAIL ON/OFF WHITE T2 SWITCH GAS VALUE RED T1 THERMOPILE THERMOCOUPLE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH, BLACK S1 THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE Figure 36. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110-120 NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before... -
Page 27: Step 9 Finishing
Step 9. Finishing CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE- maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other RIAL MUST BE USED. -
Page 28: Step 11 Before Lighting The Fireplace
A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When first lighting the fireplace, it will take a few minutes for the lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is complete, the fireplace will light and will operate normally. Subsequent lightings of the fireplace will not require this purging of air from the gas supply lines, unless the gas valve has been turned to the OFF position, in which... -
Page 29: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace
Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance MAKE SURE THE FLAMES Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- ARE STEADY—NOT tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you LIFTING OR FLOATING. should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
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