Hearth and Home Technologies RH-36 Series Table of Contents, User Guide, Installer Guide

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Table of Contents

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Warranty

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1 Listing and Code Approvals

6

A.

Appliance Certification

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B.

Non-Combustible Materials

6

C.

Combustible Materials

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User Guide

2 Operating Instructions

7

A.

Your Fireplace

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B.

Seasoned Wood

8

C.

Starting a Fire

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D.

Grate

8

E.

Firescreen

8

F.

Flue Damper

8

G.

Refractory

8

H.

Glass Doors

9

I.

Outside Air (optional)

9

J.

Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters

9

K.

Optional Components

9

L.

Clear Space

9

M.

Wood Fuel

10

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Maintainance and Service

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A.

Disposal of Ashes

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B.

Chimney Inspection/Cleaning

11

 

C.

Check Firebox Refractory

12

 

D.

Inspect Grate

12

 

E.

Glass Cleaning

12

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Troubleshooting Guide

13

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started

14

B.

Design and Installation Considerations

15

C.

Draft

15

D.

Negative Pressure

15

E.

Locating Fireplace & Chimney

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F.

Tools and Supplies Needed

17

G.

Fireplace System Requirements

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H.

Inspect Fireplace and Components

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6 Framing & Clearances

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A.

Select Fireplace Location

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B.

Clearances

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C.

Sidewalls/Surrounds

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D.

Frame the Fireplace

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7 Installation of Fireplace

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A.

Things to Consider

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B.

Position the Fireplace

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C.

Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips

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D.

Level Fireplace

21

E.

Install Outside Air Kit

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8 Chimney Assembly

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A.

Chimney Requirements

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B.

Using Offsets/Returns

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C.

Assemble Chimney Sections

27

D.

Install Chimney Air Kit

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E.

Install Ceiling Firestops

28

F.

Install Attic Insulation Shield

29

G.

Cut out Hole in Roof

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H.

Complete Installation

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I.

Install Flashing

30

J.

Chimney Termination Requirements

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9 Chase Installations

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A.

Construct the Chase

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B.

Install Fireplace & Chimney

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C.

Install Chase Top

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D.

Install Termination Cap

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Shrouds

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A.

Radiation Shield

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B.

Field Constructed Shrouds

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Finishing

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A.

Non-Combustible Materials

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B.

Combustible Materials

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C.

Hearth Extension

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D.

Finishing Material

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E.

Combustible Mantel

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F.

Sidewalls/Surrounds

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Accessories

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A.

Gas Log/Lighter Provision

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B.

Wood Burning Inserts

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Reference Materials

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A.

Fireplace Dimensions

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B.

Optional Components

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C.

Chimney Components

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D.

Service Parts

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E.

Contact Information

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Contents
Fire Risk Wood Burning FireplaceOperation Hot screen/mesh and glass doors will cause burnsListing Label Information/Location GrateNumber Table of Contents Installer GuideUser Guide CONDITIONS, Exclusions & Limitation of Liability Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Limited WarrantyHeat & Glo RH-36/RH-42 4044-153 Rev W 11/08 Combustible Materials Listing and Code ApprovalsAppliance Certification Non-Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceHot glass will cause burns Firescreen Seasoned WoodStarting a Fire GrateClear Space Glass DoorsVented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters Optional ComponentsWood Fuel Creosote Formation and Need for Removal Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Disposal of AshesFrequency As desired Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Refractory Inspect GrateStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideGetting Started Installer GuideDesign and Installation Considerations DraftNegative Pressure Frequently open doors Central heat outlets or returns Locating Fireplace & ChimneyTools and Supplies Needed Fireplace System RequirementsInspect Fireplace and Components Mm all configurations Framing & ClearancesSelect Fireplace Location Clearances to Combustible Materials ClearancesModel # Opening Mensions Sidewalls/SurroundsFrame the Fireplace Outside DiPlace Protective Metal Hearth Strips Installation of FireplaceThings to Consider Position the FireplaceYES Ft min. from top of uppermost chimney section to air inletOutside Air Installation Install Outside Air KitMaintain minimum height of chimney above roof Chimney AssemblyHeight of Chimney Components Chimney RequirementsExample Using Offsets/ReturnsAssemble Chimney Sections Install Chimney Air KitInstalling the Ceiling Firestop Install Ceiling FirestopsPrepare Attic Insulation Shield Install Attic Insulation ShieldCut out Hole in Roof Complete InstallationInstall Flashing Following steps should be skipped if using a chaseFlat Roofs Chimney Termination RequirementsConstruct the Chase Chase InstallationsCaulk all seams to prevent leaks Refer to Figure Install Fireplace & ChimneyInstall Chase Top Install as per Sections 7ST375 Square Termination Cap Install Termination CapTCT375 Terra Cotta Cap TS345/TS345P Square Termination CapOpen Top Shroud TR342 caps require radiation shield ShroudsRadiation Shield Field Constructed ShroudsRoofed Style Shroud radiation shield required Mailbox Style Shroud radiation shield requiredRefer to .2 for hearth extension insulation alternatives FinishingHearth Extension = 1/k x inches of thicknessMinimum between Raised Hearth Extension FramingNoncombustible Finishing Materials Non-combustible SealantIn. Micore or equivilent insulation Finishing MaterialClearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace Combustible MantelModel Outside Di- mensionsGas Code, Ansi Z223.1 AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Wood Burning InsertsFireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsModel # Air Kit Parts 1321 mm 406 mm1676 mm 508 mm 13 mm ID4 Insulated Duct Mm i.d 1067 mm UD4 Uninsulated DuctCatalog # Chimney Components305 mm 24-5/8 625 mm 787 mm Effective Outside Height Diameter 10-1/2 121 mm 267 mm10-1/2 267 mm 305 mm 27-3/8 24-5/8 695 mm 625 mm10-7/8 276 mm Parts Service11/08 Heat & Glo RH-36/RH-42 4044-153 RevDo not Discard this Manual
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