Hearth Technologies R-5500TRHC Installer'S Manual Download Page 1

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- Do not store or  use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

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What to do if you smell gas

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

Model:

R-5500TRHC

Installers Guide

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL  INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

364-900C  3/02

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE 
MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE  FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.

2. This appliance is only for use with the type

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Please contact your Hearth Technologies dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest
Hearth Technologies dealer, please call 1-800-393-9484

Printed in U.S.A.   Copyright 2002,

Royal, a division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending.

Summary of Contents for R-5500TRHC

Page 1: ...TURE REFERENCE 1 This appliance may be installed in an af termarket permanently located manufac tured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 2 This appliance is only for use with the type of...

Page 2: ...instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Prior to the first firing of the fireplace READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide DO NOT USE this applia...

Page 3: ...stalling the Vent System 12 A Vent System Approvals 12 B Installing Vent Components 19 C Vent Termination 23 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 26 Step 5 The Gas Control System 26...

Page 4: ...ited States or to the CSA C22 1 Canadian Electric Code in Canada This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed sitting room in the U S A and Canada 1Approvals and Codes High Altitude Installations U...

Page 5: ...Failure to follow these instructions will void the own er s warranty and may present a fire hazard The Hearth Technologies Warranty will be voided by and Hearth Technologies disclaims any responsibili...

Page 6: ...879mm 8 5 8 219mm VENT COLLARS ELECTRICAL ACCESS 26 7 8 682mm 12 3 4 323mm 3 1 2 90mm GAS LINE ACCESS 2 1 8 55mm 6 7 8 174mm 14 1 4 362mm 8 5 8 219mm VENT COLLARS 21 1 2 548mm 11 5 8 297mm 28 1 2 724...

Page 7: ...ng the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and or its vent system Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be but are not requir...

Page 8: ...ng material The dia gram below shows framing reference dimensions CAUTION MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING Shows center of 12 x 12 vent...

Page 9: ...36D 5 3 4 146mm 8 3 4 222mm 11 3 4 298mm DV 48D 7 3 8 187mm 6 5 32 156mm 11 5 8 295mm 8 5 8 220mm 8 1 2 216mm 6 7 16 164mm 11 1 16 281mm 6 1 2 165mm 8 1 2 216mm 5 1 16 129mm 8 5 8 220mm 35 3 4 908mm...

Page 10: ...d Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in clude one two or three 90 elbow assemblies The rela tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura...

Page 11: ...385 128 See flue restrictor installation in structions CAP V Figure 8 Exhaust Shield FLUE RESTRICTOR EXHAUST SHIELD Figure 6 Flex Vent The flex vent must be supported with the spacing between support...

Page 12: ...two self tapping screws on setting 2 see Figure 10 45 DEGREE ELBOW 90 DEGREE ELBOWS H Figure 9 Flue Restrictor BREAK HERE 4 Break the Flue Restrictor into two pieces Do this by bending the part back a...

Page 13: ...3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m V H 40 MAX 12 4MM H 20 MAX 6 2m Figure 13 Venting with One 90 Elbow NOTE If a 90o elbow is first attached to the unit the maximum horizontal run i...

Page 14: ...with Two 90 Elbows VENTING WITH TWO 2 90o ELBOWS V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m V H H1 40 MAX 12 4m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m V V...

Page 15: ...40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H 1 H2 20 MAX 6 2 m V H H H1 H2 1 MIN 305mm 2 MAX 610mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 4 MAX 1 22m 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 6 MAX 1 86m 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 8 MAX 2 48m 20...

Page 16: ...1 H H1 40 MAX 12 4m V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m NOTE V V1 H H1 40 MAX 12 4m Figure 17 Venting with th...

Page 17: ...S YOU ARE NOT USING If your vertical vent component is over 10 feet you may want to install the included vertical baffle to improve flame appearance Vertical baffle is located in the bag containing th...

Page 18: ...ion with the pre ceding component attach with a minimum of two 2 sheet metal screws Figure 21 CORRECT INCORRECT 2 Fasten the shield in place using the pilot holes provided in the part The shield shoul...

Page 19: ...ontal runs that pass through either interior or exterior walls Cut a 12 inch by 12 inch 305mm X 305mm hole through the wall NOTE The center of the hole is one 1 inch 25 4mm above the center of the hor...

Page 20: ...g using the centerpoint previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists Figure 28 Ceiling Firestop Ceiling Side If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic p...

Page 21: ...POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP For trapezoidal cap termination kit Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap Figure 30 Trapezoid Termination Cap WARN...

Page 22: ...air inlet to any other ap pliance K 3 ft U S A 6 ft Canada clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet L 7 ft clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved drive way located on public property M 18 cleara...

Page 23: ...EE FIGURE 22 FOR MINIMUM HEIGHTS PROVIDED THE TERMINATION CAP IS AT LEAST TWO 2 FEET FROM A VERTICAL WALL AND 2 FEET BELOW A HORIZONTAL OVERHANG NOTE This also pertains to vertical vent systems in sta...

Page 24: ...nd secure the fireplace Figure 33 Proper Positioning Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace Figure 34 Gas Control System STANDING PILOT Step 5 The Gas Control System WARNING THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WIT...

Page 25: ...r grille insert the gas supply line through the gas line hole and connect it to the shut off valve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines are not bent or torn After the gas line...

Page 26: ...position on a wall Run a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less length of 18 A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF switch pigtails WARNING DO NOT CONNECT 1 10 120 VAC TO THE REMOTE W ALL...

Page 27: ...The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300 F 149 C minimum sealant WARNING WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN LET...

Page 28: ...rned to the OFF position in which case the air would have to be purged NOTE The fireplace should be run 3 to 4 hours on the initial start up Turn it off and let it cool completely Remove and clean the...

Page 29: ...atterns Flame Height Frequency Periodically By Qualified service technician Home owner Task Make a visual check of your fireplace s flame patterns Make sure the flames are steady not lifting or floati...

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