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Model:
R-5500TR
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 2000,
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
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- Page 1 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2000, 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warning Information ..........2 Service Parts List ............... 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes ..........6 Approval Listings and Codes ............6 Appliance Certification..............6 Installation Codes ................6 High Altitude Installations ............... 6 Section 2: Getting Started ............7 Introducing the Hearth Technologies Gas Fireplaces .... -
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-5500TR smaller size. Input should be reduced four percent (4%) for each 1,000 feet above sea level, unless the heating value of... -
Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started
Getting Started Introducing the Hearth Technologies Gas The vent system components and trim doors are shipped Fireplace in separate packages. The gas logs may be packaged separately and must be field installed. Hearth Technologies direct vent gas fireplaces are designed Read all of the instructions before starting the instal- to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. - Page 6 (90mm) (55mm) 36 1/8 (916mm) 10 1/4 41 1/8 (259mm) (1044mm) 6 7/8 (174mm) TOP STANDOFFS TOP VENT COLLARS REAR VENT COLLARS HOOD TRIM DOOR RATING PLATE LINE AND LABELS ACCESS ELECTRICAL ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of the R-5500TR...
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Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace
Installing the Fireplace Step 1. Locating the Fireplace Minimum Clearances The diagram below shows space and clearance require- from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials ments for locating a fireplace within a room. Inches Glass Front ......36 ....914 1” MIN. (25mm) Floor ........ -
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 VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING. date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- gram below shows framing reference dimensions. - 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” 7 3/8” 5 7/8” (281mm) (149mm) (187mm) 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 DV17/24D...
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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 and SL-Flex direct tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura- vent pipe components and terminations (see Figures 4 and tions using 90°... - Page 11 Figure 6. Straight Up Vertical Venting HORIZONTAL VENTING Kit No. Max. Run DVK-01D DVK-01TRD 24" (610 mm) NOTE: R-5500TR model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. However, 90° elbows will result in better performance. 90-DEGREE ELBOWS NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent.
- Page 12 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW V (FT.) H (FT.) 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...
- Page 13 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 14 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´...
- Page 15 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 16: Installing Vent Components
B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting... - Page 17 2. Fasten the shield in place using the four pilot holes pro- 2. Continue Adding Vent Components vided in the part. The shield should be oriented such that the 13 1/8 inch dimension (longest dimension) is run- WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS FIRE- ning in the same direction the elbow is pointing.
- Page 18 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 19 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 20: Vent Termination
C. Vent Termination For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the ROUND CAP TERMINATION termination to the last section of horizontal vent: • Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- PERFORATION CANNOT BE ning of the Installing Vent Components section. INSIDE THE WALL •... - Page 21 openable fixed closed J or K 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 =AIR SUPPLY INLET =AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED =VENT TERMINAL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 = 3 ft. (U.S.A.) = 12" ....clearances above grade, veran- 6 ft.
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Page 22: Lowest Discharge Opening
To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install 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. -
Page 23: Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace
Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control Systems 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. Two types of gas control systems are used with this model: Standing Pilot Ignition and Direct Spark Ignition (DSI). -
Page 24: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line
Step 6. The Gas Supply Line Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance Pressure requirements for gas fireplaces are shown with local building codes by a qualified installer in the table below. approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. NOTE: Before the first firing of the fireplace, the gas Pressure Natural Gas... -
Page 25: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace
REMOTE SWITCH 3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR PIGTAIL BLACK S2 ON/OFF WHITE T2 SWITCH GAS VALVE RED T1 THERMOPILE BLACK S1 THERMOCOUPLE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE Figure 31. 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 26 For Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Wiring Remote Wall Switch Position the remote wall switch in the desired position on a wall. Run a maximum of 25 feet (7.8 m) or less of 16 A.W.G. Appliance Requirements minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON/OFF switch This appliance requires that 110-120 VAC be wired to the pigtails.
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Page 27: Step 9 Finishing
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS Step 9. Finishing AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) Figure 34 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 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material
• Place dime size pieces of ember material about 1/2 inch apart near port holes in burner top. Do NOT press em- Royal fireplaces manufactured with tempered glass may bers into burner ports. Cover the top of the burner with a be installed in hazardous locations such as bathtub enclo- single layer of ember material. -
Page 29: Step 11 Before Lighting The Fireplace
Step 11. Before Lighting the Fireplace Step 12. Lighting the Fireplace Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components. -
Page 30: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace
Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.
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