Superior Fireplaces WRT2036WS Installation instructions

REPORT NO. 09-171
P126628 01
PFS
®
USC
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Wood-Burning Fireplace
MODELS
P/N 126628-01 Rev. J 01/2019
WRT2036WS
WRT2036WSI
WCT2036WS
WCT2036WSI
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con-
tains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it
with your other important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.
This wood burning fireplace complies with UL127
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard .
An IHP hood must be installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 20).
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
POUR LE CANADA: L’autorité compétente (comme
le service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers,
etc.) doit être contacté avant l’installation afin de
déterminer la nécessité d’obtenir un permis.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace
system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances. Any modification or alteration of
the fireplace system, including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories, may void the
warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS: INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE
AND PLUMB CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 126628-02.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE.

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Safety.............................................................................................2
Specifications.................................................................................4
Fireplace Installation ......................................................................5
Venting Installation ........................................................................7
Optional Gas Line Installation ......................................................13
Operation and Maintenance .........................................................14
Replacement Parts.......................................................................15
Technical Service .........................................................................15
Important Notices - Canada .........................................................15
Parts ............................................................................................16
Accessories..................................................................................18
Draft Smoke Guidelines - Appendix A .........................................21
Warranty ......................................................................................23
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your
business!
Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay
special attention to all warnings and safety information.
Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help
ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your
fireplace.
Please read and understand these instructions before installing
or operating.
SAFETY
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer, and Carbon
Monoxide, which is known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury,
property damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual
for assistance or additional information. Consult a
qualified installer or local distributor.
IMPORTANT: Check local codes before installing this
fireplace.
Before beginning installation of this fireplace, read these instructions
through completely.
• This INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS, LLC (IHP) fireplace and
its components are safe when installed according to this installa-
tion manual. Unless you use IHP components, which have been
designed and tested for the fireplace system, you may cause a fire
hazard.
• The IHP warranty will be voided by and IHP disclaims any respon-
sibility for the following actions.
a. Modification of the fireplace, components, doors, air inlet
system and damper control.
b. Use of any component part not manufactured or approved
by IHP in combination with an IHP fireplace system.
Proper installation is the most important step in ensuring safe and
continuous operation of the fireplace. Consult the local building codes
as to the particular requirements concerned with the installation of
all factory built fireplaces.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: Do not install a fireplace insert in this
fireplace unless the manufacturer's instructions with
the insert specifically state this fireplace has been
tested for use with this insert.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable materials
on or near the appliance.
• Never leave children unattended when a fire is
burning in the fireplace.
WARNING: Use solid wood or processed solid
fuel fire logs only. "Do not poke or stir the logs while
they are burning. Use only firelogs that have been
evaluated for the application in fireplace and refer to
firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging
prior to use."
This fireplace is not intended to be used as a sub-
stitute for a furnace to heat an entire home. Use for
supplemental heat only.
Overfiring of a fireplace is a condition where exces-
sive temperatures are reached, beyond the design
capabilitiesoftheappliance.Thedamagethatoccurs
fromoverfiringisnotcoveredunderthemanufacturer’s
limited warranty.

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SAFETY Continued
WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PER-
MANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM.
SOME EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS THAT COULD
CAUSE OVERFIRING ARE:
• BURNINGQUANTITIESOFSCRAPLUMBER,PINE
BRANCHES, PAPER OR CARDBOARD BOXES
WHICH EXCEED THE VOLUME OF THE NORMAL
LOG FIRE.
• BURNING TRASH, CHEMICALS OR CHEMICALLY
TREATED COMBUSTIBLES.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE, THE
FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY
OPEN POSITION.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kero-
sene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start
or ’freshen up’ a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such
liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.
Use SOLID WOOD only for fuel. It is best to use dry
and well seasoned hardwood. Softwoods tend to burn
veryquickly.DONOTusetreatedwood,charcoal,coal,
trash,driftwoodorwoodsthathavebeendippedintar,
pitch, pine tar, creosote, etc. Wood products made
with synthetic binders, such as plywood, produce ab-
normally high temperatures and sputtering, smoking
fires. When burning artificial logs, please read and
follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Never burn treated construction lumber or scraps.
These woods burn excessively hot and may contain
chemicals used to treat insects and fungus. When
burned,thesechemicalscanposeasignificanthazard.
IMPORTANT: See appendix A, page 21foradditional
informationregardingdraft requirements, smoking
causes and troubleshooting.
WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E.
CHARCOAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING, WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Early signs of carbon
monoxidepoisoningresemblethefluwithheadaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, get
fresh air at once! Have the appliance inspected by a
qualified service technician. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or lung
disease or anemia, those under the influence of al-
cohol, and those at high altitudes.
Ventilation Requirements - Provide adequate air for
combustion. The fresh air requirements of this ap-
pliance must be met within the space where it will
be installed.
Smoke Detectors - Since there are always several
potential sources of fire in any home, we recommend
installing smoke detectors. If possible, install the
smoke detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to
reduce the possibility of occasional false activation
fromtheheatproducedbytheappliance). Ifyourlocal
coderequiresasmokedetectorbeinstalledwithinthe
same room, you must follow the requirements of your
localcode. Checkwithyour localbuildingdepartment
for requirements in your area.
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
Whenwood is burnedslowly,itproduces tar andother
organicvapors,whichcombinewithexpelledmoisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in
the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire.
The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a
year during the heating season to determine when a
creosote buildup has occurred. When creosote has
accumulated(1/8"[3mm]ormore)itshallberemoved
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

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SPECIFICATIONS
1" (26 mm) AIRSPACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
0" (0 mm)
TO TOP
SPACERS
0" (0 mm)
TO BOTTOM 8" (204 mm)
EACH SIDE
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE
HEARTH EXTENSION
52" X 16" (1321 mm X 407 mm)
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
NOT LESS THAN
14" (356 mm) TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
OUTSIDE AIR
(LEFT SIDE ONLY)
GAS LINE
KNOCK OUT
ROUND TOP TERMINATION
SQUARE CHASE-TOP
TERMINATION
AIR KIT
KNOCK OUT
13 7/8"
(353 mm) 9 1/8" (232 mm)
3/4" (19 mm)
AIR SPACE
BACK AND
SIDES
22 1/2" (572 mm)
21 1/8"
(537 mm)
21 1/2"
(546 mm)
2 3/4"
(70 mm)
7 3/4" (197 mm)
38 1/4"
(972 mm)
19 3/8"
(493 mm)
14 1/2"
(369 mm)
9 5/8"
(245 mm)
10 1/4"
(261 mm)
34 3/4"
(883 mm)
3/4"
(19 mm)
38" (966 mm)
38" (966 mm)
1" (26 mm)
36" (915 mm)
34"
(864 mm)
33"
(839 mm)
14"
(356 mm)

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you
must take into consideration the following guidelines:
1. Location must allow for proper clearances (see Figures 1 and 2).
2. Consider a location where fireplace will not be affected by drafts,
air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
3. A location that avoids cutting of joists or roof rafters will make
installation easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this fireplace (see Optional
Outside Air Kit on page 7).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Back and sides of fireplace 3/4" (19 mm) minimum*
Floor** 0" (0 mm) minimum
Perpendicular wall to opening 14" (356 mm) minimum
Top spacers 0" (0 mm) minimum
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 6
Chimney outer pipe surface 1" (26 mm) minimum
* Not required at nailing flanges
** See step 2 of Framing
WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES
WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height
Minimum height of chimney, measured from base of fireplace to
flue gas outlet of termination, is 14.5 feet for straight flue or a flue
with one elbow set. Maximum distance between elbows is 6 feet. For
systems with two elbow sets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximum
height of any system is 50 feet. This measurement includes fireplace,
chimney sections and height of termination assembly at level of flue
gas outlet (see Figure 20, page 12).
FRAMING
1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimensions shown in Figures
1 and 2.
2. If fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, fireplace must
be installed upon a metal or wood panel extending full width and
depth of fireplace.
3. Set fireplace directly in front of this opening and slide unit back
until nailing flanges touch side framing.
4. Check level of fireplace and shim with sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared framing, ember protector
must be placed between hearth extension (not included) and
under bottom front edge of fireplace to protect against glowing
embers falling through. If fireplace is to be installed on a raised
platform, a Z-type ember protector (not included) must be fabri-
cated to fit your required platform height. Ember protector should
extend under fireplace a minimum of 1 1/2". Ember protector
should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28 gauge minimum)
to prevent corrosion.
6. Using screws or nails, secure fireplace to framing through flanges
located on sides of fireplace.
38 5/8"
(981 mm)
22"
(559 mm)
38 1/4" (972 mm)
Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions
13 3/4"
(350 mm)
66 7/8" (1699 mm)
19 1/2"
(496 mm)
47 3/8"
(1204 mm)
Maintain 3/4"
(19 mm)
Clearance at
Sides and Back
of Fireplace
3/4" (19 mm) Clearance Not
Required at nailing Flanges
Figure 2 - Corner Installation
HEARTH EXTENSION
A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16" in front of and a
minimum of 8" beyond each side of fireplace opening is required to
protect combustible floor construction in front of fireplace. Fabri-
cate a hearth extension using a material which meets the following
specifications: a layer of noncombustible, inorganic material having
a thermal conductivity of k = .84 BTU IN/FT2HR °F (or less) at 1"
thick. For example, if material selected has a k factor of 0.25, such
as glass fiber, the following formula would apply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
0.84
Thermal conductivity "k" of materials can be obtained from manu-
facturer or supplier of noncombustible material. If hearth extension
is to be covered, use noncombustible material such as tile, slate,
brick, concrete, metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide a means to
prevent hearth extension from shifting and seal gap between fireplace
frame and hearth extension with a non-combustible material such
as sand-cement grout (see Figure 3, page 6).