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    08/04 26022 Rev i 1 WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assist ance or additional information, consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier . INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS RHW -41 & RHW -47 WOODBURNING F[...]

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    2 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not expose the fireplace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the fireplace dry at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odor when the fireplace is used. T able of Content s Design and Installation Considerations ....................................................[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 3 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly . This may result in smoke s[...]

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    4 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! This fireplace and its component s are designed to be installed and operated as a system. Any alteration to or substitution for items in this system, unless allowed by these installation instructions, will void the Underwrit- ers Laboratories listing and may void the product w[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 5 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s INTEGRAL GRA T E (Supplied) GLASS DOORS DMA Series Arched Cabinet Glass Doors DM Series Bifold Glass Doors HEARTH EXTENSION GR25 GR26 Catal og # Descri pt ion: RH W - 41 RH W - 47 Fi repl ace, in c lu des in t egral grat e an d h eart h prot[...]

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    6 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Dimensions OUTSIDE AIR KIT AK14 Cat . # A B C D R H W - 41 36 in . 41 in . 2 5- 1/ 4 in . 12- 5/ 8 in . RH W- 47 42 i n . 47 i n . 31-1/4 in . 15-5/8 in.[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 7 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Component s The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catal og # Descri pt i on: CAK4 A Ch im n ey Air Kit ID 4 Ins u l a t e d D u c t / O u t s i d e A i r U D4 U n in su l a t ed Du c t / O u t s id e Air SL3 06[...]

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    8 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SL3 - Chimney St abilizer SL330 - Offset/Return RF370 - Roof Flashing Flat to 6/12 Pitch RF371 - Roof Flashing 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch CB876 Chimney Bracket AS8 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Sections Firestop Sp acer JB877 Joint Band Ca t a log # A B SL 306 6 in . 4-3/4 i n. SL 3[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 9 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TR344 Round T ermination Cap TR342 Round T elescoping T ermination Cap CT35 Chase T op CAK4A Chimney Air Kit TS345/TS345P Square T ermination Cap ST375 Square T ermination Cap LDS33 (3 ft x 3 ft) LDS46 (4 ft x 6 ft) Decorative Shroud[...]

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    10 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 Installation Along a Wall or an Exterior Chase Figure 4 Corner Inst allation W ARNING! Do not draw out side air from garage spaces. Exhaust product s of gasoline engines are hazardous. Do not install out side air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic sp aces, basemen[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 11 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the black face of this fireplace or a structure fire may result. The black metal fireplace front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ce- ramic tile, brick, or stone. Do not cover or block any [...]

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    12 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 - Sidewalls and Surrounds E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following fig[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 13 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not combine offsets to create an offset greater than 30 deg from verti- cal. This may create a fire hazard since the natural draft may be restricted. a. T o bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be offset using a 15-deg or a 30-deg offset/return. Perform the fo[...]

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    14 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 - Chimney Height *Dimensions reflect effective height. T able 2 3. Number of Sections Required T o determine the chimney components needed to complete your particular installation, follow the step s below: a. Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace installation. T[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 15 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . INST ALLA TION OF FIREPLACE W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. W ear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maint ain the minimum air sp ace required to the[...]

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    16 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 Installing the Firestop S p acer CAUTION: Firestop spacers must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor area. Figure 10 Assembling Chimney Sections W ARNING! Carefully follow the instructions for assembly of the pipe and other p arts needed to inst all this f[...]

  • Page 17

    08/04 26022 Rev i 17 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Maintain a minimum of 2 in. air clearance to all parts of the chimney system at all times! Fail- ure to maintain this 2 in. air clearance will cause a structure fire. CAUTION: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disassembled once locked together . Plan ahead to ensu[...]

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    18 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 - Ceiling/Attic Construction Figure 15 - Air Kit Handle Location 9. Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney . Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center . See Figure 14. 10 . [...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 19 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Use only a noncombustible material to finish the face of the fireplace below the level of the front standof fs. A noncombustible material such as USG MICORE CV230 Mineral Fiber Board, or USG DUROCK Cement Board is recommended for this purpose. Figure 16 - Air Clearance Around Gas[...]

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    20 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 17 - Factory Built Hearth Extension Figure 18 - Field Constructed Hearth Extension W ARNING! Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials. Hearth sealing strip s prevent burning or hot pa[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 21 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 19 - Position the Hearth Extension 18. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strips that have been placed p artially under the fireplace front. These strip s should be protruding approximately 2 in. from under the firepl[...]

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    22 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS G . CONSTRUCTING A CHASE Figure 20 - Chase Constructions Figure 21 - Chase Assembly 1. Materials a. The chase is constructed using framing materials much the same as the walls in your home. A variety of materials may be used including brick, stone, veneer brick, or standard siding mate[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 23 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 - Installing a TR344 Round T ermination Cap Figure 23 - Inst alling a TR342 Round T elescoping T ermination Cap 2. Chase T op Construct a chase of desired materials maint aining a minimum 2 in. air sp ace around the chimney . 3. T ermination Cap a. Install the chimney section[...]

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    24 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Never inst all a single wall slip section or smoke-pipe in a chase structure. The higher temperature of this single wall pipe may radiate sufficient heat to combustible chase materials to cause a fire. W ARNING! Det ailed instructions for inst allation of the chase top, storm[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 25 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The informa- tion provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifications such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized part s and repairs. W ARNING! DO NOT operate this fi[...]

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    26 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 26 Proper Operating Positions of Bi-Fold Doors W ARNING! Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause ex- cessive creosote accumulation. When ignited it can cause a chimney fire that may result in a serious house fire. CAUTION: When left closed while burning your fireplace, firescreen[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 27 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq- uids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fire- place. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace. Note: When first lighting your fireplace, it may be necessary to [...]

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    28 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 27 - Flue Draf t Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the chimney . The amount of negative pressure determines how strong the draft is. The draft is important because it draws the combustion air into the fireplace and pulls the smoke out of the chimney . There are thre[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 29 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be re- paired by replacing the damaged component part s. Chimney fires are not covered by the Lim- ited W arranty and Buyer Protection Plan. Figure 28 Chimney & T e[...]

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    30 26022 Rev i 08/04 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES[...]

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    08/04 26022 Rev i 31 RHW-41/RHW -47 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A Air Clearance 17, 19 Air Kit 6 Air Kit Handle Location 18 Ashes, Disposal of 29 Attic Insulation Shield 17 B Building Codes 4, 21 C Chase 22 Chase T op 9, 23 Chimney Assembling Sections Through the Roof 18 Checking the Assembly 17 Cleaning 29 Creosote 29 Exit Point Through the [...]

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    32 26022 Rev i 08/04 W ARRANTY FOR HEA T -N-GLO FIREPLACES The limited warranty will not become effective until you have mailed the completed warranty card to: Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc., A DIVISION OF HON Industries 20802 Kensington Blvd., Lakeville, MN 55044. This card must be mailed within 60 days of the fireplace installation. Subject[...]