IHP Superior WRE6842RS Assembly, Installation And Operation Instructions Download Page 1

Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior® Indoor/Outdoor Wood Burning 

Fireplace with Catalyst

Models 

WRE6842RS

WRE6842RH

WRE6850RS

WRE6850RH

WRE6842IS

WRE6842IH

WRE6850IS

WRE6850IH

PFS

®

US

C

P/N 127011-01   Rev. B   10/2015

REPORT NO. F09-095 

P127011-01

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also 

contains 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

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.

These models meet the EPA Wood Burning Fireplace Program Phase 2 emission level. NOTE: To ensure proper 

fireplace operation, the catalyst should be replaced at a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.

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.

Summary of Contents for Superior WRE6842RS

Page 1: ...er approved to ANSI Z21 11 2 standard FOR CANADA The authority having jurisdiction such as the municipal building department fire department etc should be contacted before installation to determine th...

Page 2: ...iquids 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 flamm...

Page 3: ...insects and fungus When burned thesechemicalscanposeasignificanthazard WARNING BURNINGIMPROPERFUEL I E CHAR COAL CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISON ING WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH Carbon Monoxide Poison...

Page 4: ...d 42 MODEL 22 3 4 30 1 2 29 4 3 8 15 3 4 5 8 17 5 8 67 61 49 7 1 30 11 58 42 51 1 8 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 81 2 13 17 OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS 42 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 41 3 8 26 3 8 21 3 4 F...

Page 5: ...inued 50 MODEL Figure 2 50 Models WRT6850RS WRT6850IS WRT6850RH and WRT6850IH 38 1 2 28 1 2 43 8 17 5 8 19 1 4 24 49 30 11 61 67 58 7 1 59 50 4 1 2 3 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 8 1 2 13 17 GAS LINE ACCESS OUTSI...

Page 6: ...ation is 9 5 feet minimum of 4 feet of chimney pipe sections required for outdoor installation FRAMING 1 Frame opening for fireplace using dimensions shown in Figures 3 and 4 2 If fireplace is to be i...

Page 7: ...terial see Figure 5 WARNING Hearth extension is to be installed only as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Hearth Extension Seal Gap Fireplace Front Ember Protector Fireplace Front Raised Hearth Fireplace Fro...

Page 8: ...2HT Pipe Section 34 5 8 48 12DM 48 12HT Pipe Section 46 5 8 RLT 12D RLT 12HT Round Termina tion 7 3 4 STL 12D Square Chase Top with Slip Section 7 to 15 The lineal gain for the terminations is measure...

Page 9: ...ombinations of 12 18 24 36 and 48 length of double wall pipe see offset chart and Figure 9 2 Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow Straps must be securely nailed to rafters or joists see F...

Page 10: ...uired at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor space Their purpose is to establish and maintain the required clearance between the chimney and the combustible materials When the pipe passes...

Page 11: ...DM 19 5 Min 30 Min 2 Min 2 Min 2 Min Opening A Figure 14 Roof Opening Measurements Nail Only Outer Perimeter of Flashing Storm Collar Flashing Cone Underlap Shingles at Bottom Overlap Shingles Top and...

Page 12: ...be sure to provide adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage from one termination to another We suggest that terminations be separated at least 24 center to center and stacked...

Page 13: ...Installing Hearth and Leading Brick panels Hearth Panel Side leading brick Panel 2 Install the left and right firebrick walls There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the bottom of each firebrick wall Angle...

Page 14: ...et add equal parts cement and sand Add enough water and mix together well using a power drill with mixing wand attachment to a yogurt like consistency Not adding enough water can lead to grout falling...

Page 15: ...ated WARNING Whenusingadecorativeventedgaslog the damper must be removed or permanently locked in the fully open position and the glass doors must be in the fully open position Gas line hook up should...

Page 16: ...zardous condition INSTALLING GLASS DOORS Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed Install the doors using the following steps 1 With bifold doors completely folded insert bo...

Page 17: ...will provide sufficient combustion air and maintain safe temperatures in firebox IMPORTANT The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly The tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature...

Page 18: ...t provides secondary combustion for the wood burning process MAINTENANCE The PureFire System is a maintenance free technology Do not attempt to remove or clean the combustor The direct flame from the...

Page 19: ...r consequential damages arising out of the improper use of this product or the continued use of this product beyond the required replacement period TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions abo...

Page 20: ...S MODELS 42 AND 50 1 21 20 5 6 7 10 9 11 12 13 16 17 15 14 8 24 23 3 25 18 2 22 19 4 26 27 28 29 30 MODEL CATALOG NO WRE6842RS F0421 WRE6842IS F0422 WRE6842RH F0423 WRE6842IH F0424 WRE6850RS F0425 WRE...

Page 21: ...PACER CLEARANCE 36 42 50 6 13 J5329 BRACKET F P HANDLE 4 14 J6900 PLATE OUTSDE AIR COVER 36E44 6 2 15 J6934 COVER GAS CONDUIT PLATE 36E 4 16 J4368 GAS CONDUIT ONE 2 17 J4369 GAS CONDUIT TWO 2 18 HEAT...

Page 22: ...fireplaces US com 127011 01B 22 1 6 4 8 7 3 2 5 7 7 7 8 9 PARTS MODEL CATALOG NO WRE6842RS F0421 WRE6842IS F0422 WRE6842RH F0423 WRE6842IH F0424 WRE6850RS F0425 WRE6850IS F0426 WRE6850RH F0427 WRE6850...

Page 23: ...L CUT FSB42I 1 J6477 ASSY RT PANEL CUT FRB50I 1 J6469 ASSY RT PANEL CUT FHB42I 1 J6485 ASSY RT PANEL CUT FHB50I 1 6 J6464 ASSY LT PANEL CUT FSB42R 1 J6478 ASSY LT PANEL CUT FRB50R 1 J6470 ASSY LT PANE...

Page 24: ...ction double wall pipe snap lock F0953 12 12HT 12 Section hi temp double wall pipe snap lock F0954 18 12HT 18 Section hi temp double wall pipe snap lock F0955 24 12HT 24 Section hi temp double wall pi...

Page 25: ...ation with louvered screen F0960 RLT 12HT Hi temp round top termination with louvered screen FIRESTOP THIMBLE F0944 FST10 Firestop thimble LABEL UL127 50PK WARNING HOT Fire Risk Insulation and combust...

Page 26: ...Chimney Support F0960 RLT 12HT Round Top w Louvers F0961 AP 12HT Anchor Plate Collar Assembly Masonry Fireplaces F0951 CAK 12 Cold Air Collar Kit When ordered alone this part cannot ship via parcel d...

Page 27: ...e subject to normal use with approved fuels listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product This includes burning such fireplace fuels as wood and natural or propane gas Fuel products with ab...

Page 28: ...lso to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 IHP LLC P N 127011 01 Rev B 10 2015 P127011 01 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suit...

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