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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 F • 11/08
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 Hearth & Home Technologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI certifi ed professional. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read, understand •...

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    OPEN OR CLOSED ONLY. WHEN BURNING A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IN THE FIREPLACE, ADJUST DAMPER TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Congratulations! This owner’s manual should be retained for future refer- ence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D. Level Fireplace ......21 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Table of Contents E.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    In no event shall HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the product. Adjustments, regular maintenance, cleaning and temporary repairs, or the failure to duplicate the problem in the home is not covered under this warranty. 4021-645A 09-01-08 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Wood Pellet Electric...
  • Page 5 If warranty service is needed, you should contact your installing dealer. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts or components, contact the nearest authorized HHT dealer or supplier. 4021-645A 09-01-08 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Page 2 of 2...

  • Page 6: 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 F • 11/08 B. Non-Combustible Materials •...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    Molded Brick Panel Section 2.H. Grate Section 2.D. Wood Fuel Section 2.M. Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 User Guide WARNING Gas Log Set Gas Log Lighters (not shown) Section 2.J. Firescreen (not shown) Section 2.E.

  • Page 8: Seasoned Wood

    CAUTION! Odors and vapors released during initial opera- tion may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Open windows for air circulation. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 D. Grate This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT.

  • Page 9: Glass Doors

    PARTLY CLOSED CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 2.2 Operating Positions of Bi-fold Doors Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • Optional • Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in this fi...

  • Page 10: Wood Fuel

    Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home, and • Evaporating moisture cools your chimney, accelerating formation of creosote. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Seasoned Wood • Cut logs to size •...

  • Page 11: Maintainance And Service

    Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Certifi...

  • Page 12: 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 F • 11/08...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillage Burns too slowly Smolders, sizzles Fire burns too fast Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Possible Cause Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Damper closed/not fully open Not enough air for fi...

  • Page 14: Installer Guide

    V-shaped standoffs (spacers) (Section 6) Outside Air (both sides) Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Installer Guide Termination cap (Sections 8) Storm Collar (Section 8) Chase Top Flashing (Section 9)

  • Page 15: Design And Installation Considerations

    • Improper positioning of the chimney in a not-recommended location on the roof. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must draft properly for safe operation.

  • Page 16: Locating Your Fireplace & Chimney

    Figure 5.1 Recommended Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 NOTICE: Locating the fi replace in an area of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from fi replace. Do not locate fi replace near •...

  • Page 17: Tools And Supplies Needed

    • Outside Air Kits Duct must be installed, but sold separately Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 H. Inspect Fireplace and Components WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam- aged, incomplete or substitute components.

  • Page 18: Framing & Clearances

    48 in. (1219 mm) MINIMUM Model # RUTHERFORD-50 Figure 6.1 Fireplace Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 In an exterior chase Across a or projecting into a corner garage 24 in. (610 mm) from fireplace opening to...

  • Page 19: Clearances

    2 in. (51 mm) min. Ceiling Firestop 48 in. 1219 mm to floor Figure 6.2 Air Space Clearances Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) (ceiling) (ceiling) 0 in.

  • Page 20: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance from chimney. Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. 50 in. 60-7/8 in. 24 in. Note: Framing must be extended straight up, all the way to the ceiling.

  • Page 21: Installation Of Fireplace

    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 F • 11/08 1 in. (25 mm) overlap Minimum Metal strips are placed 2 in.

  • Page 22: Install Outside Air Kit

    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 F • 11/08 Outlet blocked by snow, leaves, etc. Clear area...

  • 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 F • 11/08 Termination Cap Additional support for...

  • Page 24: Chimney Requirements

    14DCA-18 14DCA-36 14DCA-48 * Dimensions refl ect effective height. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation: • Measure the total vertical height of the fi replace installation...

  • Page 25: Clearances

    Table 8.1. Table 8.2 Diameter 14” Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 E. Cut Roof Opening Determine and cut an opening in the roof directly above the opening below, and at least 4-inches larger than the chimney’s outside diameter to provide at least a 2-inch...

  • Page 26: Assemble Chimney Sections

    (Figure 8.5). Do not penetrate the inner liner of the chim- ney. Figure 8.4 Figure 8.5 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 H. Supplementary Support and Stabilizer If additional support is needed, install one or more Sup- plementary Supports which can each support 25-feet of chimney (Figure 8.6).

  • Page 27: Install Attic Insulation Shield

    Attic Figure 8.8 Attic Figure 8.9 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 J. Install Roof Radiation Shields Roof Radiation Shields provide protection for roof framing members. Note: Roof Radiation Shields do not allow for a reduced clearance to combustibles. Clearance to com- bustibles must be a minimum of 2”...

  • Page 28: Finish Top

    Figure 8.14 Termination Figure 8.15 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 M. Offset Elbow Installation A 30° Elbow (measured from the vertical) is the largest that can be used in an offset. A 30° Elbow may not be combined with another Elbow to make a steeper offset (e.g.

  • Page 29: Chimney Termination Requirements

    152 mm/508 mm 20 in. and over Figure 8.18 Multiple Chimney Locations Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)

  • Page 30: Chase Installations

    Firestop Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked with high temperature caulk or stuffed with unfaced fi berglass insulation. If the fi replace is being installed on a cement...

  • Page 31: Install Fireplace & Chimney

    1/2 in. Air Space (Not furnished by Dura-Vent) Fabricated Spaces Locally Figure 9.4 Chase Top Construction Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Figure 9.5 Chase Top Construction 6 in. Min. Chase Top Flashing Figure 9.6 Chase Top Construction D.

  • Page 32: Shrouds

    6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. Figure 10.1 Shroud Requirements Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 • DuraChimney II must maintain at least 2 in. (51 mm) clearance from combustible materials.

  • Page 33: House Style Shroud

    Chimney Area 355.6 Figure 10.2 House-Style Shroud Minmum Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 • All open areas of the shroud must be covered with 1/2 in. (13 mm) stainless or galvanized steel mesh screen to prevent debris from entering the shroud.

  • Page 34: Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud

    Pyramid Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions Chimney Diameter Min Height H1 355.6 Figure 10.4 Pyramid-Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions Min Height H Min Length L 3911.6 609.6 812.8...

  • Page 35: Installation Of Molded Brick Panel

    Install second side panel following the steps above. Figure 11.1 Traditional Refractory Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided.

  • Page 36: Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone

    Molded Brick Panel Figure 11.2 Herringbone Molded Brick Panel Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Note: Use T-brackets as templates and drill pilot holes into the inner shell with the drill bit provided. Side panels must be installed fi...

  • Page 37: Install Mortar

    • Repeat for the other screen panel. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 • Mix approximately 1/3 of the mortar material with 1/2 gallon of water in the mixing bucket. Stir the mixture with the mixing attachment and drill.

  • Page 38: Finishing

    Common Brick Ceramic Tile Armstrong™ Privacy Guard Plus Marble Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 • You MUST use a hearth extension with this fi replace. • This fi replace has been tested and approved for use with a hearth extension insulated to a minimum R value of 2.32.
  • Page 39 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 F • 11/08 Noncombustible Framing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strip Figure 12.4 Raised Platform Hearth Extension-Framing Materials * 2 in.
  • Page 40 • Refer to Figures 12.7 and 12.8. Figure 12.7 Flush Hearth Extension Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Note: The bottom of the fireplace opening is 3-3/4 in. (95.3mm) above the bottom of the fireplace. Finished hearth must NOT extend above this level.

  • Page 41: Finishing Material

    & 1/2 in. Durock Figure 12.10 Decorative Facing Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Figure 12.9 Noncombustible Facing Note: We recommend mortar be applied after facing materials are installed. 2 x 4 stud wall...

  • Page 42: Combustible Mantel

    2 x 4 stud header Standoffs Notches Figure 12.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 7 ft (2134 mm) floor to ceiling Combustible Decorative Facing 12 in./305 mm MAXIMUM 22 in./559 mm MINIMUM...

  • Page 43: Mantel, Adding Extra Support

    Notches (both ends) 2 in. (51 mm) Figure12.12 Notch the Metal Track Figure 12.13 Notch in Standoffs Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 Figure 12.14 Secure to Framing Notches in standoffs Secure to framing...

  • Page 44: Sidewalls/Surrounds

    24 in. (305 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.15. Figure 12.15 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08...

  • Page 45: 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 F • 11/08 Outer Shell of Fireplace...

  • Page 46: Reference Materials

    6 7/8 in. 129 mm 175 mm 11 1/8 in. 282 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 11 in. 281 mm 45 1/8 in. 1146 mm 27 1/2 in. 699 mm 74 1/8 in.

  • Page 47: Optional Components

    6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) DFG4050 Series Glass Doors (optional) DFS4050 Series Screen Doors (optional) Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08 C. Chimney Components Catalog # 14DCA-12 14DCA-18 20 in. 14DCA-36...

  • Page 48: Service Parts

    D. Service Parts Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev F • 11/08...
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  • Page 52: 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 F • 11/08 – NOTES – CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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