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Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

A. Gas Log/Lighter Provisions

 

 

WARNING

 

A certified gas log lighter or decorative gas log set can be

 

installed in this fireplace.

 

 

Asphyxiation Risk

 

• Maximum input is 100,000 BTU/hr.

 

• Damper must be locked open when gas logs

 

• Decorative gas appliance must be certified to ANSI Z21.60

installed.

 

“Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation

Gas fire generates fumes.

 

in Vented Fireplaces”.

 

 

 

Must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

A log set must incorporate a gas shutoff.

Log set requires the damper to be locked fully open.

Knockouts are provided on both sides of the fireplace and in refractories for 1/2 in. (13 mm) iron pipe.

We recommend you seal refractory around pipe with fireplace mortar or cement.

Repack insulation from the knockout around the pipe.

Maintain 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) air space around the pipe for 4 in. (102 mm) beyond the fireplace.

See Figure 7.1.

WARNING

Fire Risk

For use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only.

DO NOT install unvented gas logs.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Explosion Risk

Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation.

Firebox

Refractory

Seal with fireplace mortar or cement

Gas Line

Repack

Insulation

Knockout

Outer Shell

of Fireplace

Maintain air clearance to combustibles.

Combustible

Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-1/2 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(38 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas Line

 

 

 

 

 

air space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustible materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may be located at zero

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clearance to gas line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

beyond 4 in. (102 mm)

 

 

 

4 in.

 

 

from fireplace side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(102 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do NOT install damaged components.

Do NOT install incomplete components.

Do NOT install substitute components

Report damaged parts to dealer.

Figure 7.1 Gas Line Installation

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RHW-485, RHW-485H specifications

Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) is a leader in the manufacture of innovative and high-quality hearth products, and their RHW-485H and RHW-485 models are no exceptions. These wood-burning heaters are designed to provide efficient and effective heating solutions for residential spaces while offering an elegant aesthetic that complements various home decors.

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