Page 2 - Grate
2 Read this manual before installing or operating this fi replace. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Homeowner Reference Information Model Name: Date purchased/installed: Serial Number: Location on fi replace: Dealership purchased from: Dealer phone: Notes: We recommend that yo...
Page 3 - Safety; Indicates practices which may cause damage to the; Table of Contents; User Guide
3 Note: An arrow ( ¨ ) found in the text signi fi es change in content. 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. ...
Page 5 - Listing and Code Approvals; ASTM E 136, Standard; C. Combustible Materials; fl; cation
5 1 1 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. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty...
Page 6 - Operating Instructions; operate; WARNING; Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns.; touch screen/mesh or glass doors until cooled; NEVER; allow children to touch screen/mesh or glass doors; High temperatures may ignite clothing or other; • Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
6 2 2 Operating Instructions WARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. User Guide WARNING Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burns. • DO NOT touch ...
Page 7 - H. Molded Brick Panel
7 D. Grate This fi replace is designed to be used with the grate sup- plied with this unit or one approved by HHT. The grate will deteriorate over time and will need occasional replacement. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Use only the factory-supplied integral grate.• Keeps logs in place.• Allows proper air ...
Page 8 - J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters; this; K. Optional Components; DO NOT; DO
8 WARNING! Risk of Fire and Smoke! Fireplaces equipped with doors should be operated only with doors fully open or doors fully closed. If doors are left partly open, gas and fl ame may be drawn out of the fi replace opening. FULLY OPEN CORRECT PARTLY CLOSED INCORRECT PARTLY OPEN INCORRECT FULLY CLOS...
Page 9 - Hardwood vs Softwood; NOT; Moisture; Seasoning time may vary depending on drying; Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs
9 M. Wood Fuel Hardwood vs Softwood Your fi replace performance depends on the quality of the fi rewood you use. • Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound .• Hard woods are more dense than soft woods.• Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods.• Hard woods require more time to seaso...
Page 10 - Maintainance and Service; Ashes could contain hot embers.; Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal; Termination Cap; European Copper Series
10 3 3 Maintainance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certi fi ed chimney sweep By: Certi fi ed chimney sweep Figure 3.1 Chimney & ...
Page 11 - C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel; Inspect
11 C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • Warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more• Broken welds • Burn-through of grate barsFor safe operation, replace only with th...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting Guide; Start Fire Problems
12 4 4 Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can’t get fi re started Excessive smoke or spillageBurns too slowlySmolders, sizzles Not enough kindling/paper or no kindling/paper Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling & wood for air movement. Damper closed/not f...
Page 13 - Getting Started; A. Typical Fireplace System; Installer Guide
13 Additional lateralsupport for chimneyabove roof (or enclosedin chase) if needed(Section 8) Ceiling firestopon floor of attic(Section 8) Support strapson rafter supportschimney (not shown)(Section 8) Termination cap(Sections 8) Chimney penetrates roofpreferably without affectingroof rafters (Secti...
Page 14 - B. Design and Installation Considerations
14 B. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent fi replaces successfully. When a fi replace is drafting successfully, all combustion by-products are exiting the home through the chimney. Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative p...
Page 16 - Damaged; • Read all the instructions before starting the installation.; G. Typical Fireplace Components
16 Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available: Reciprocating saw Framing material Pliers Non-combustible sealant Hammer Gloves Phillips screwdriver Framing square Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits Plumb line Safety glasses Level Tap...
Page 17 - Framing & Clearances; A. Select Fireplace Location; Both outside air kits MUST be installed.
17 6 6 Framing & Clearances A F D B C 5/8 in. (16 mm) all configurations 1-1/2 in. min. air space from fireplace to combustible materials.1/2 in. min. air space at nailing flanges. Note: In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage Across a corner As a roomdivider Along a wall 92 in. (2337 m...
Page 18 - Combustible Object
18 B. Clearances WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must comply with all minimum air space clearances to combustibles as speci fi ed in Fig- ure 6.2. DO NOT pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev C • 06/08 (insulation) 0 in. to level of sta...
Page 19 - D. Frame the Fireplace; replace must be above top standoffs.
19 60-7/8 in. 50 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° angle 39° angle 24 in. [610 mm] BRICK FRONT FLUSHFRONT 24 in. [610 mm] 22 3/8 in. [568 mm] Note: Grid depicts 1 inch squares. Figure 6.3 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening) C....
Page 20 - Installation of Fireplace; A. Things to Consider; C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips
20 7 7 Installation of Fireplace 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...
Page 22 - E. Install Outside Air Kit; • K e e p d u c t r u n s s h o r t a n d s t r a i g h t t o m i n i m i z e
22 Outside Air Hood 2 Wire Ties Flexible Duct (not supplied) Figure 7.5 Outside Air Installation E. Install Outside Air Kit • K e e p d u c t r u n s s h o r t a n d s t r a i g h t t o m i n i m i z e restriction. • The outside air kits must be installed on both sides of the fi replace. WARNING! Ou...
Page 23 - Chimney Assembly; Chimney performance may vary.; II
23 Figure 8.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation 8 8 Chimney Assembly NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. Heat & Glo • RU...
Page 24 - A. Chimney Requirements; Height of Chimney Components
24 Termination Cap StormCollar Chase Top Flashing Chase Top Collar (4) Roof RadiationShields Chimney Section Attic InsulationShield & Collar Square Frame Firestop Chimney Square Frame Firestop 74 1/8 in. (1883 mm) Effective Height Figure 8.2 A. Chimney Requirements Measure vertical distances fro...
Page 25 - C. Installation Notes; Framing
25 A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAIL-URE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT DURACHIMNEY II BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. B. Clearances Always allow at least a 2-inch clearance between Dura-Ch...
Page 26 - G. Assemble Chimney Sections; Attach the; H. Supplementary Support and Stabilizer; replace manufacturers to keep the chimney verti-; Stabilizer
26 G. Assemble Chimney Sections Attach the fi rst chimney section or offset onto the top of the fi replace (Figure 8.4). Sheet metal screws are required to connect Chimney Section to Anchor Plate. Continue to add additional sections of chimney as needed. Use a Wall Strap every eight (8) feet of chim...
Page 27 - I. Install Attic Insulation Shield; J. Install Roof Radiation Shields
27 I. Install Attic Insulation Shield The Attic Insulation Shield must be installed where the chimney passes into an attic. Its purpose is to prevent debris and insulation from getting too close to the chimney. In attic areas where this shield cannot fi t, or is not used you must enclose the attic p...
Page 28 - Termination; M. Offset Elbow Installation
28 K. Finish Top Apply a non-hardening waterproof sealant around the chimney at the point where the Storm Collar will meet the chimney just above the fl ashing (Figure 8.14). Slide the Storm Collar down over the chimney to the top of the fl ash- ing. The Storm Collar must be installed 1” off the Cha...
Page 29 - N. Chimney Termination Requirements; • Install a cap approved and listed for this
29 N. Chimney Termination Requirements • Install a cap approved and listed for this fi replace system. • Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow or other materials.• Locate cap away from trees or other structures.• The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft (.91 m) above the...
Page 30 - Chase Installations; WARNING! You must install false ceilings and ceiling; A. Construct the Chase
30 9 9 Chase Installations Ceiling Firestop Chase Top Flashing Termination Cap False Ceiling Insulation in the outside walls of the chase Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Ceiling Firestop Tabs False Ceiling False Ceiling Insulation Insulation Figure 9.1 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 1. Fireplace and chimney e...
Page 31 - C. Install Chase Top Flashing; D. Install Termination Cap; The minimum overlap of cap
31 1/2 in. air space established by spacers Chase Top Flashing 1/2 in. Air Space (Not furnished by Dura-Vent) Fabricated Spaces Locally 1/2 Storm collar must be installed 1 in. off chase top Figure 9.4 Chase Top Construction B. Install Fireplace & Chimney Install as per Sections 7 and 8. C. Inst...
Page 32 - Shrouds; A. Shroud Requirements
32 Allow a 1 in. (25 mm) air gap between storm collar and chase top flashing 1/2 in. (13 mm) air space established by spacers 1/2 in.overhang 14 in. (345 mm) diameter chimney must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above chase top flashing. DuraChimney IIPipe 1/2 in.(13 mm) Field-fabricated spacers for ...
Page 33 - B. House Style Shroud; House Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions
33 B. House Style Shroud • Field-fabricated spacers (1/2 in./13 mm tall, 24 ga/.024 in. galvanized steel) must be used to support the chase top fl ashing or chase pan, in order to provide air fl ow. • 14 in. (345 mm) DuraChimney II pipe must extend at least 6 in. (152 mm) above the chase pan/ fl ash...
Page 34 - Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions; D. Pyramid Style Shroud; Pyramid Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions
34 C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud The arch or mailbox style shroud generally has two solid sides and a solid top. The exhaust openings are on the two open ends of the arch (Figure 10.3). Table 10.2 lists the minimum shroud dimensions, the minimum open area per side, and the minimum total open area f...
Page 35 - Installation of Molded Brick Panel; A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel
35 11 11 Installation of Molded Brick Panel A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel • Place hearth panel into the fi replace. C. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Traditional • Refer to Figure 11.1.• Set the grate brackets in place, 26.5 in. (673 mm) center to center. • Install the lower back panel. Cent...
Page 37 - Note: Mortar is applied; after; facing materials
37 Center of Fireplace Opening Round end of Rod through rings, then into Screen Rod Clip The noncombustible finishing material across the top of the fireplace opening will be even with the lower edge of the metal face. Noncombustible finishing materials MUST overlapside faces by 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) to...
Page 38 - Finishing; B. Combustible Materials; R value
38 12 12 Finishing A. Non-Combustible Materials • Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of any combination of the following:- Steel - Iron - Brick - Tile - Concrete - Slate - Glass - Plasters • Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a V...
Page 39 - Raised Hearth Extension Framing; combustible; Noncombustible; Framing Material
39 IMPORTANT! Hearth extension design must be determined before installation of fi replace. Floor Noncombustible Framing Material Noncombustible Finishing Material Protective Metal Hearth Strips DoubleHX4 or equivalent & 1/2 in. Durock Bottom of fireplace opening; finished hearth surface must NO...
Page 40 - replace and hearth.; Non-combustible Sealant; Flush Hearth Extension Framing
40 Non-combustible Sealant After completing the framing and applying the facing mate-rials over the framing, a bead of non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fi replace and hearth. Non-combustible Sealant Noncombustible Material Protective Metal H...
Page 41 - D. Finishing Material; • DO
41 These surfaces may be covered with non-combustible material. Non-combustiblesealant. D. Finishing Material Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combus-tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 12.10 for noncombustible zone. WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances. • Us...
Page 42 - E. Combustible Mantel; the
42 E. Combustible Mantel • See Figure 12.11.• A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 22 in. (508 mm) above the top of the fi replace opening. • A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).• Combustible trim and mantels cannot be placed within 6 in. (152 mm) of the ...
Page 43 - BRICK
43 F. Sidewalls/Surrounds • Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 24 in. (305 mm) from the fi replace opening. • Combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 12.12. 60-7/8 in. 50 in. 18 1/2 in. [470 mm] 19 3/4 in. [500 mm] 4 in. [102 mm] 50° a...
Page 44 - Accessories; B. Wood Burning Inserts; National Fuel
44 A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision WARNING! Fire and/or Asphyxiation Risk! Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only. Gas fi re gener- ates fumes. • DO NOT install unvented gas logs • Damper must be locked fully open when gas logs are installed Firebox RepackInsulationKnockout Combustib...
Page 45 - Reference Materials; A. Fireplace Dimensions
45 14 14 Reference Materials A. Fireplace Dimensions 16 1/8 in. 408 mm Gas Line Knockout 11 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in. 175 mm 5 in. 129 mm 50 in. 1270 mm 60 7/8 in. 1546 mm 3 3/4 in. 97 mm 38 in. 965 mm 54 in. 1372 mm 74 1/8 in. 1883 mm 70 3/4 in.1797 mm 16 1/8 in. 408 mm 11 1/8 in. 282 mm 6 7/8 in.17...
Page 46 - B. Fireplace Components; ID6 Insulated Duct; Molded brick panel required/shipped separately, includes mortar.
46 B. Fireplace Components 20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) HX4 Hearth Extension (3 required/shipped separately) Outside Air Kit (2 supplied) GR39 Grate (supplied) ID6 Insulated Duct UD6 Uninsulated Duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. 42 in. (1067 mm) 6 in. (152.4 mm) i.d. (R...
Page 47 - C. Chimney Components; Description
47 C. Chimney Components Catalog # Description 14DCA-12 Pipe 12 inch 14DCA-18 Pipe 18 inch 14DCA-36 Pipe 36 inch 14DCA-48 Pipe 48 inch 14 DCA-E15 15 degree Elbow 14DCA-E30 30 dectree Elbow 14DCA-ES Elbow Strap 14DCA-SS Supplementary Support 14DCA-ST Stabilizer 14DCA-FS Firestop 14DCA-IS Insulation S...
Page 48 - Service Parts
48 C. Service Parts RUTHERFORD-50 Service Parts 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 16 15 18 8 19 20 17 9 8 13 11 14 10 12 Heat & Glo • RUTHERFORD-50 • 4059-333 Rev C • 06/08 ¨
Page 49 - Stocked; ITEM
49 RUTHERFORD-50 Service Parts IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION SERIAL # PAR...
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Page 52 - – NOTES –; D. Contact Information; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL; CAUTION; • I m p o r t a n t
52 – NOTES – D. Contact Information DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • I m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • R e a d , u n d e r s t a n d a n d f o l l o w t h e s e instructions f...
