Heat & Glo RUTHERFORD-50 Owner's Manual

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Models:
RUTHERFORD-50
Wood Burning Fireplace
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re. Overfi ring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
Installation and service of this fi replace
should be performed by qualifi ed personnel.
Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI
certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or
technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand
and follow these
instructions for safe
i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
operation.
Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08
Owner's Manual
Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.
Do not touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled
NEVER allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass
doors
Keep children away
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fi replace.
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other fl ammable
materials.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
WARNING
Fire Risk
For use with solid wood fuel or decorative
gas appliance only.
Do not install unvented gas logs.
Installation and Operation
HOT SURFACES!
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
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  • Page 1 • For use with solid wood fuel or decorative technicians supervised by an gas appliance only. NFI certifi ed professional. • Do not install unvented gas logs. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 2 IF INSTALLATION OR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, CONTACT: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC., ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. 1915 W. SAUNDERS ST., MT. PLEASANT, IA 52641. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E. Install Outside Air Kit ......22 An arrow ( ) found in the text signifi es change in content. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 4 HHT reserves the right to make changes at anytime, without notice, in design, material, specifications and prices and the right to discontinue styles and products. Feb 2006 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 5: Listing And Code Approvals

    NOTICE: This fi replace is tested and approved as a decorative fi replace. It should not be factored as a primary heat source in residential heating calculations. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 6: User Guide

    Turn handle to unlock, UP to Open pull towards the inside of the fireplace to open. DOWN to Close Reverse steps to close & lock. Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 7: Seasoned Wood

    CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial opera- NOTICE: Do not stubstitute for HHT mortar. Other materials tion may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Open windows may stain the molded brick panels. for air circulation. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 8: Glass Doors

    Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors 48 in. (121.9 cm) Clear Space Front of Fireplace 24 in. (61.0 cm) Clear Space Sides of Fireplace Opening Figure 2.3 Clear Space Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 9: Wood Fuel

    fi relogs that have been evaluated for the application in manufactured fi replaces and refer to fi relog warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 10: Maintainance And Service

    When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re. Remove 4 screws & lift off top. 14DCA-VC Termination Cap Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 11: Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel

    • Light deposits Use household glass cleaner • Heavy deposits Use wood ash on damp cloth or, Use commercial fi replace glass cleaner (consult with your dealer) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Add glass doors to slow down air fl ow. Overdrafting Check for correct vent height; too much vertical height creates overdrafting. Check location of vent termination (refer to chimney assembly section). Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 13: Installer Guide

    Mantel and surround (Section 12) Decorative facing and trim (Sections 12) Hearth extension (Sections 12) Outside Air Factory-built fireplace (both sides) Protective metal hearth strip(s) (Section 7) Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 14: Design And Installation Considerations

    NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. recommends the use of direct vent appliances in basements. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 15: Locating Your Fireplace & Chimney

    • Avoid outside wall in cooler climates Windward Leeward Multi-level Roofs Recommended: NOT recommended: Outside Air Intake Outside Air Intake on windward side on leeward side Figure 5.1 Recommended Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 16: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Hearth Molded Brick Panel Molded brick panel kit must be installed, but is sold separately • Grate Assembly • Outside Air Kits Duct must be installed, but sold separately Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 17: Framing & Clearances

    85 7/8 61 7/8 103 1/4 51 5/8 25 1/4 29 3/8 2181 1572 2623 1311 1854 NOTICE: Both outside air kits MUST be installed. Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 18: Clearances

    1-1/2 in. (38 mm) to back & 48 in. sides of appliance 1219 mm 0 in. (except at nailing flanges to floor where it is 1/2 in. [13 mm]) Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 19: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    * If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness to this meaurement. ** Adjust header height for raised fl oor under fi replace. Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 20: Installation Of Fireplace

    fl ange. • Check fi replace opening for square to ensure proper fi t of glass doors. Measure diagonals of fi replace opening to make sure they are equal. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 21 Attic space Outlet placed higher than 3 ft below the termination cap Factory-built Clear area fireplace outside house or in ventilated crawl space Figure 7.4 Outside Combustion Air Placement Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 22: Install Outside Air Kit

    Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation cause the unit to overheat. NOTICE: The fireplace provides some outside air for combustion. Other methods may be necessary if more air is required. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 23: Chimney Assembly

    This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with 14-in. DuraChimney II only. Figure 8.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 24: Chimney Requirements

    Chimney Sections* 74 1/8 in. 14DCA-12 10 1/2 (1883 mm) 14DCA-18 16 1/2 Effective Height 14DCA-36 34 1/2 14DCA-48 46 1/2 1181 * Dimensions refl ect effective height. Figure 8.2 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 25: Clearances

    Maintain the minimum 2-inch clearance/air space. Maintain the minimum clearances and dimensions as specifi ed in Table 8.1. Table 8.2 Diameter Framing Dimension 14” 21” X 21” Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 26: Assemble Chimney Sections

    50 ft or if required by 25 ft. of chimney fireplace manufacturer Maintain 2 in. clearance from chimney to framing Figure 8.4 Figure 8.6 Chase Frame Stabilizer Plumbers Tape Figure 8.5 Figure 8.7 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 27: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    Attic Insulation Shield. Tighten the bolts to secure the Collar in place (Figure 8.9). Attic Attic Chase Insulation Enclosure Shield Figure 8.10 Firestop Figure 8.8 Attic Attic Shield Collar Firestop Figure 8.9 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 28: Finish Top

    Be sure that the chimney remains vertical. Collar Elbow Strap Elbow Strap 1 in. min. 1 per Section Figure 8.14 30° or 15° Termination Elbow Figure 8.17 Figure 8.16 Figure 8.15 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 29: Chimney Termination Requirements

    Refer to the installation instruc- 6 in. 20 in. (152 mm) min. (508 mm) min. tions supplied with the decorative cap cover. Multiple Chimney Locations Figure 8.18 Multiple Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 30: Chase Installations

    Failure to prevent contact between insulation or other of the chase materials and chimney system may cause overheating Insulation Insulation and fi re. False Ceiling False Ceiling Chimney Ceiling Firestop Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 31: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    NOTICE: Paint the termination cap with a rust-resistant paint to protect against the effects of corrosion on those parts exposed to the weather. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 32: Shrouds

    6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. Maintain 2 in. (51 mm) clearance between Field-fabricated DuraChimney II and spacers for chase chase enclosure top flashing Figure 10.1 Shroud Requirements Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 33: House Style Shroud

    Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual shape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen- sions and minimum open area requirements are met. Figure 10.2 House-Style Shroud Minmum Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 34: Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud

    Shaded area represents screened open area. Actual shape of shroud may vary as long as minimum dimen- sions and minimum open area requirements are met. Figure 10.4 Pyramid-Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 35: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Molded Brick Panel Right Side Molded Brick Panel removed for clarity Lower Side Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Molded Brick Panel Hearth Molded Brick Panel Figure 11.1 Traditional Refractory Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 36: Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone

    Upper Side Molded Brick Panel Molded Brick Panel Lower Back Molded Brick Panel Lower Side Molded Brick Panel Grate Brackets Hearth Molded Brick Panel Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 37: Install Mortar

    • Fasten the fl at end of the screen rod back in place using the screw removed earlier. Figure 11.4 Install Screens • Repeat for the other screen panel. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 38: Finishing

    25-3/4 in. (654 mm) Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus 0.46 2.18 1 in. (25.4 mm) Marble 14.3 to 20.0 0.07 to 0.05 29-1/2 to 41 in. (749.3 to 1041.4 mm) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 39 Finishing Material desired hearth height. Protective Metal 1 in. Micore or Floor Hearth Strips equivalent insulation & 1/2 in. Durock Noncombustible Framing Material Figure 12.3 Raised Platform Hearth Extension Detail Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 40 Figure 12.7 Flush Hearth Extension 1 in. (25.4 mm) Micore and Protective Metal Noncombustible Finishing Material 1/2 in. (13 mm) Hearth Strip Durock Figure 12.8 Flush Hearth Extension Side View Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 41: Finishing Material

    2 in. (51 mm) Figure 12.10 Decorative Facing Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 42: Combustible Mantel

    12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM Standoffs 22 in./559 mm MINIMUM Measured from top of fireplace opening Seal joint with non-combustible sealant Figure 12.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 43: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    24 in. (305 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.12. Figure 12.12 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 44: Accessories

    • Hearth & Home Technologies recommends securing the reline at the top of the fl ue and using the cap certifi ed for use with this fi replace system. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 45: Reference Materials

    1270 mm 11 1/8 in. 11 1/8 in. 97 mm 282 mm 282 mm 60 7/8 in. 16 1/8 in. 1546 mm 408 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 46: Fireplace Components

    42 in. 14DCA-WS Wall Strap (1067 mm) CT14-A Adapter-may be used only with copper caps shown below CT-King CT-BishopI DFG4050 Series Glass Doors (optional) DFS4050 Series Screen Doors (optional) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 47: Service Parts

    C. Service Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...
  • Page 48: Contact Information

    6748942, 6769426, 6774802, 6796302, 6840261, 6848441, 6863064, 6866205, 6869278, 6875012, 6880275, 6908039, 6919884, D320652, D445174, D462436; (Canada) 1297749, 2195264, 2225408, 2313972; (Australia) 780250, 780403, 1418504 or other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev D • 07/08...

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