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DO NOT
DISCARD
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
RUTHERFORD-50
Wood Burning Fireplace
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand • Leave this manual with
• Important operating
and follow these party responsible for
and maintenance
instructions for safe use and operation.
instructions included.
installation and
operation.
WARNING
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
If the information in these instruc-
Screen/mesh, glass doors and
tions is not followed exactly, a
other surfaces
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Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations! Congratulations on selecting a Heat & Glo wood burning This owner’s manual should be retained for future refer- fi replace. The Heat & Glo fi replace you have selected is ence. We suggest you keep it with your other important designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability and ef- documents and product manuals. fi ciency. The information contained in this o
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Safety Alert Key: ! • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fi replace or to property. Table of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals 8 Chimney Assembly A. Appli
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WARRANTY FOR HEAT & GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (HHT) extends the following limited warranty with respect to your Heat & Glo fireplace, excluding accessories, chimney components and glass
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation B. Non-Combustible Materials This fi replace system has been tested and listed in accor- • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any dance with UL 127 standards by Underwriters Laboratories combination of the following: Inc. for installation and operation in the United States. - Steel - Iron - Brick - Tile This fi replace has been tested and listed for use with - Concrete - Slate the optional components specifi ed in
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Mantel User Guide Operating Instructions 2 2 WARNING HOT SURFACES! Screen/mesh, glass doors and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. 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 o
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B. Seasoned Wood D. Grate Properly seasoned wood is important for successful opera- This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- tion of your fi replace. Most woodburning fi replace problems plied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will are caused by burning wet, unseasoned wood. deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. Seasoned fi rewood is wood that is cut to size, split and air WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied dried to a moistu
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I. Glass Doors J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters • Optional • Glass and screen doors are optional. • Vented gas logs or gas log lighters can be installed in • Refer to Figure 2.2 for proper use. this fi replace. Follow the instructions provided with the WARNING! Risk of Fire! Install ONLY doors approved by accessory for operation. Hearth & Home Technologies, Inc. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped • DO NOT install unvented ga
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M. Wood Fuel Seasoned Wood • Cut logs to size Hardwood vs Softwood • Split to 6 in. (152 mm) or less Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the • Air dry to a moisture content of around 20% fi rewood you use. - Soft wood - about nine months • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound . - Hard wood - about eighteen months • Hard woods are more dense than soft woods. • Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods. NOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on drying • H
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Maintainance and Service 3 3 B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Homeowner By: Certifi ed chimney sweep WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. • The closed container shou
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C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace molded brick panel. Crumbling, deteriorated molded brick panel can al- low overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the moled brick panel. This is normal. The panel will require periodic replacement depending on use. The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed ¼ inch (6 mm), • Metal is exposed behind a panel, •
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Troubleshooting Guide 4 4 Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for Excessive smoke or spillage kindling/paper air movement. Burns too slowly Damper closed/not fully open Open damper. Smolders, sizzles Not enough air for fi re to ignite Check for restricted cap/shroud. Check for fl ue blockage. Pre-warm fl ue before starting fi re (refer to starting fi re section). Check for adequat
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Installer Guide Getting Started 5 5 A. Typical Fireplace System Termination cap (Sections 8) Storm Collar (Section 8) Chase Top Flashing Additional lateral (Section 9) support for chimney above roof (or enclosed (4) Roof Radiation Shields in chase) if needed (Section 8) (Section 8) Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8) Attic Shield Collar (Section 8) Support straps on rafter supports Attic insulation shield must be used chimney (not shown) here to keep
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Negative Pressure WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. Fire must • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and draft properly for safe operation. national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- offi cials or authorities hav
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E. Locating your Fireplace & Chimney Location of the fi replace and chimney will affect perfor- mance. • Install within the warm airspace enclosed by the building NOTICE: Locating the fi replace in an area of considerable envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from during lighting and die-down of the fi re. fi replace. Do not locate fi replace near • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the • frequently open doo
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F. Tools and Supplies Needed H. Inspect Fireplace and Components Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools WARNING! Risk of Fire and/or Explosion! Damaged and building supplies are available: parts could impair safe operation. DO NOT install dam- Reciprocating saw Framing material aged, incomplete or substitute components. Keep fi replace dry. Pliers Non-combustible sealant • Remove fi replace from pallet. Hammer Gloves • Remove fi replace and components from packaging and
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) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))) ) ) )))))))))))) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Framing & Clearances 6 6 A. Select Fireplace Location Note: 1-1/2 in. min. air space F from fireplace to G combustible materials. E 1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. B A Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also In an exterior chase reference the following Across a or projecting into a B C sections: corner gara
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B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Storm Collar Roof Flashing Shaded areas represent 2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance required around pipe (attic) Attic Insulation Shield (insulation) (ceiling) Offset/Return (secured 2 in. (51 mm) min. with hanger straps) (ceiling) Ceiling Firestop Must have 2 in. (51 mm) minimum clear
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39° angle C. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Locate adjacent combustible sidewalls a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) from fi replace opening. • Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 6.3. Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. 4 in. FLUSH BRICK [102 mm] FRONT FRONT 50 in. 22 3/8 in. 19 3/4 in. [568 mm] [500 mm] 60-7/8 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 24 in. 24 in. [610 mm] [610 mm] Figure 6.3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of o
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Installation of Fireplace 7 7 CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. A. Things to Consider • Location(s) of outside air kit(s) • Gas line piping B. Position the Fireplace • Place the fi replace on a continuous fl at surface. • Follow framing instructions in Section 6. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation. 1 in. (25 mm) overlap • DO NOT install against vapor barriers or ex
