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 fireplace or to property.

Table of Contents

Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

B. Non-Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

C. Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

User Guide

2 Operating Instructions

A. Your Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

B. Seasoned Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

C. Starting a Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

D. Grate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

E. Firescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

F. Flue Damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

G. Outside Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

H. Molded Brick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

I. Glass Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

J. Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log Lighters. . . . . . . . . . 9

K. Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

L. Clear Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

M. Wood Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Maintainance and Service

A. Disposal of Ashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

C. Check Firebox Molded Brick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

D. Inspect Grate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

E. Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Troubleshooting Guide

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started

A. Typical Fireplace System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . 15 C. Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 D. Negative Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 E. Locating your Fireplace & Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 F. Tools and Supplies Needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 G. Typical Fireplace Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 H. Inspect Fireplace and Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Framing & Clearances

A. Select Fireplace Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

B. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

C. Sidewalls/Surrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

D. Frame the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Installation of Fireplace

A. Things to Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 B. Position the Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 C. Place Protective Metal Hearth Strips. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 D. Level Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

E. Install Outside Air Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8 Chimney Assembly

A. Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

B. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

C. Installation Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

D. Frame Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

E. Cut Roof Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

F. Install Firestop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

G. Assemble Chimney Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

H. Supplementary Support and Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . 26

I. Install Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

J. Install Roof Radiation Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

K. Finish Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

L. Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

M. Offset Elbow Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

N. Chimney Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

9 Chase Installations

A. Construct the Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

B. Install Fireplace & Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

C. Install Chase Top Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

D. Install Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10 Shrouds

A. Shroud Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

B. House Style Shroud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

C. Arch / Mailbox Style Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

D. Pyramid Style Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

11 Installation of Molded Brick Panel

A. Install Hearth Molded Brick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 B. Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Traditional . . . . . . . . 35 C. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Traditional . . . . . . . 35 D. Install Side Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone . . . . . . 36 E. Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Herringbone . . . . . . 36 F. Install Mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 G. Install Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

12 Finishing

A. Non-Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

B. Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

C. Hearth Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

D. Finishing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

E. Combustible Mantel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

F. Mantel, Adding Extra Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

G. Sidewalls/Surrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

13 Accessories

A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 B. Wood Burning Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

14 Reference Materials

A. Fireplace Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

B. Optional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

C. Chimney Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

D. Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

E. Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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RUTHERFORD-50 specifications

Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) has long been recognized for its innovative approach to home heating solutions, and the Rutherford-50 is a shining example of their commitment to quality and performance. This versatile fireplace is designed to not only provide warmth but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of any living space.

The Rutherford-50 is a gas-fired fireplace that effortlessly combines modern technology with traditional design. One of its standout features is the large viewing area, which allows for an unobstructed view of the flames, creating an inviting focal point in any room. With its clean lines and elegant design, it complements various interior styles, from contemporary to rustic.

A major advantage of the Rutherford-50 is its advanced ignition system. Utilizing electronic ignition technology, it ensures reliable and quick starts, enhancing user convenience, especially during cold weather. The fireplace also includes a user-friendly remote control, allowing homeowners to adjust heat output and flame settings with ease.

Efficiency is a key characteristic of the Rutherford-50. The fireplace boasts an impressive thermal efficiency rating, ensuring that it effectively heats the room while minimizing energy consumption. This not only helps in reducing utility bills but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly home heating solution.

The Rutherford-50 also emphasizes safety and functionality. It features a built-in safety pilot, which automatically shuts off the gas flow if the flame goes out, providing peace of mind for families. Additionally, the fireplace is equipped with a barrier screen to prevent accidental contact with the flames, making it suitable for homes with children and pets.

Customization options are another attractive aspect of the Rutherford-50. Homeowners can choose from various decorative features, including different media options like logs, rocks, or glass, allowing them to personalize their fireplace to fit their unique style.

In summary, the Hearth and Home Technologies Rutherford-50 is a sophisticated gas fireplace that marries style and functionality. With its large viewing area, advanced ignition system, impressive efficiency, and customizable options, it represents a remarkable choice for anyone looking to enhance their home heating experience. Whether for warmth or ambiance, the Rutherford-50 provides an unparalleled solution that aligns with modern living.
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