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Page 1: ... manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference Owners Installation Manual 919 835a 12 13 18 FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD 6988 Venture St Delta BC Canada V4G 1H4 Tested by French Manual https bit ly 2FIEatU Manuel en Français https bit ly 2FIEatU ...

Page 2: ...ct with timeless design and long service life Read through the installation instructions carefully before installation Read how to best light your fireplace in the lighting instructions The Contura Ri50 features a smooth quiet guillotine door and fire viewing from three sides This fireplace combines technology engineering and simple installation The Contura Ri50 wood fireplace is a decorative fire...

Page 3: ...mney 16 Masonry Fireplace 16 Factory Built Chimney 16 Combustible wall chimney connector pass throughs 17 Recommended heights for fireplace flue 19 Mobile home installation 20 Supply of combustion air 22 Steel surround installation 23 Disc base 39 Installing the firebox cladding 40 Ash disposal 43 Safety guidelines and warnings 43 Seasoned Firewood 44 Door operation 45 Lighting for the first time ...

Page 4: ...recting a chimney it is necessary for you to make an application for permission to your local authority Ask your local authority for advice regarding regulations and the application Tested by OMNI Test Laboratories Report number 0219WS023S Tested to UL 1482 2011 R2015 and ULC S627 00 Structural support If the firebox is to be positioned on a wooden joist a structural engineer should evaluate the l...

Page 5: ...EIL À L AVANT ET SUR LES CÔTÉS TEL QU INDIQUÉ OU JUSQU AU MATÉRIAU COMBUSTIBLE LE PLUS PROCHE PERMIS PIÈCES EN OPTION DISPOSITIF D AIR EXTÉRIEUR ENSEMBLE DE FINITION ATTENTION PIÈCES CHAUDES NE PAS FAIRE FONCTIONNER L APPAREIL SANS LA PORTE OU LA VITRE PIÈCES REQUISES POUR L INSTALLATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE DISPOSITIF D AIR EXTÉRIEUR THE Ri 50WOOD FIREPLACE IS A DECORATIVE APPLIANCE AS DEFINED ...

Page 6: ...9 1 16 485 mm 10 5 8 270 mm 10 5 8 270 mm 13 5 8 345 mm 16 9 16 420 mm 10 260 mm 2 70 mm 3 95 mm Tilluftsstos Ø100 Adjustable foot Air Inlet 4 100mm 36 920 mm 25 510 mm 65 1650 mm 30 3 8 770 mm Brännbart tak 19 11 16 500 mm Ø 5 15 16 150 mm 9 235 mm 56 1429 mm 44 11 16 1135 mm shown with surround EN 6 Unit dimensions dimensions ...

Page 7: ...g Diffuser Smoke Shelf Serial Decal Ashpan 391 085 Grate 391 300 Counter Weight Heat Deflector Adjustable Feet Connector Cold Touch Handle 391 326 Handle Hook 398 960 Bottom Insulation EN 7 Unit components dimensions ...

Page 8: ...ls Do not confuse a chimney with a type B Venting System used for gas appliances as suitable for a wood burning appliance For Mobile Home installations refer to that section within this manual 7 Mark the location of the base on the floor then move the fireplace aside and mark the position of the floor protector 8 The floor protector must be of non combustible material and must extend 16 406mm in f...

Page 9: ...1 546mm 4 114mm 35 893mm 12 308mm 100 2540mm 36 914mm 21 3 16 approx 538mm 3 approx 76mm Note Single wall pipe is not approved for this model NOTE From Rear Shield 3 from edge of surround once installed Minimum Alcove Clearance to Combustible Materials The Contura Freestanding models have been alcove approved and must be installed with a listed double wall connector to the ceiling level Note Minim...

Page 10: ... 8 from the back USA Beneath the heater and extending to at least 16 beyond the fuel loading side and ash removal opening and at least 16 on the sides and 8 from the back and under the chimney connector extending 2 beyond each side for horizontal applications Minimum Overall Depth of Floor Protector Unit Edge of Fuel door opening to edge of hearth Edge of Fuel Door Opening A B C D Contura Ri50 Can...

Page 11: ... or finishing panels Combustible wall finishing clearances Contura Ri50 from Optional Trim A Sides B Top C Material Thickness 1 4 6mm N A 1 1 2 max 38mm from Finishing Panels 1 4 6mm N A 1 1 2 max 38mm from Top of Unit N A 2 51mm 1 1 2 max 38mm B APPLIES TO HORIZONTAL VENTING INSTALLATIONS LOWER THAN THE TOP OF THE UNIT ONLY VENT EXIT REAR OF UNIT A C B C A installation ...

Page 12: ...cups Reinstall the screws on the legs before moving the fireplace from the pallet Check wire routing and remove the transport locking devices Transport locking device Remove 2 bolts as shown below from both left right side as shown The brackets may be recycled once removed The bolts may be put back into place Prior to installation installation ...

Page 13: ... Check that the door can be opened and closed Function check The door runners are lubricated at the factory with special grease that can withstand high temperatures This type of grease is usually difficult to find on the market and we recommend contacting a Regency or Contura dealer to order this special grease when lubricating the runners Installing the heat deflector supplied with unit installat...

Page 14: ...f with roofing compound Secure the flashing to your roof with nails or screws 5 Place the storm collar over the flashing sealing the joints with a silicone caulking 6 Fasten the raincap with spark screens if required to the top of your chimney 7 For optimum efficiency when installing into a masonry chimney size accordingly i e the 6 152mm flue dia is 28 28 sq in Step by step chimney and connector ...

Page 15: ...ontal Installation Rear or Top Exit Standard Ceiling Installation 8 To complete your chimney installation install the double wall connector pipe from the fireplace s flue collar to the chimney support device 9 If you are using a horizontal connector the chimney connector should be as high as possible while still maintaining the 6 152mm minimum distance from the horizontal connector to the ceiling ...

Page 16: ... 5 140mm or 6 152mm flue liner only within the confines of the masonry chimney as shown Flashing and Cap FireClay liner Listed Stainless Steel Flex Liner Stainless Tee with Cleanout Stainless Connector Pipe Damper Plate is Removed or Fastened in Open Position Use Damper Adapter or Seal With Sheetmetal and Sealant Min 56 to centerline Chimney cleaning access Fireclay flue liner with airspace Concre...

Page 17: ...es to maintain the 9 228 6 mm air space When fastening supports to chimney length do not penetrate the chimney liner the inside wall of the Solid Pak chimney The inner end of the Solid Pak chimney section shall be flush with the inside of the masonry chimney flue and sealed with a non water soluble refractory cement Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration Method A 12 304 8 mm...

Page 18: ...rglass insulation from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles Support the wall thimble and cover its opening with a 24 gage minimum sheet metal support Maintain the 6 152 4 mm space There should also be a support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney connector See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides Make sure fasteners used to secure the meta...

Page 19: ...5 17 5 20 5 22 0 NOTE No more than one offsets two elbows allowed Two 45 elbows equal one 90 elbow Table 1 Recommended Flue Height Elevation Example a Example b 0 18 21 1000 18 72 21 84 2000 19 44 22 68 5000 21 60 25 20 8000 23 76 27 72 3 Add 4 overall for each 1000 above sea level Example a 1 1 2 ft of horizontal run 3 ft one T 3 ft Total Addition at sea level 6 ft Example b One 90 deg elbow 2 ft...

Page 20: ...e floor protection as outlined in the Residential Installation items 1 through 8 a supply of fresh air has to be supplied to your unit Place base and unit in position and secure it to the floor It is important to maintain the structural integrity of the Mobile Home floor walls and roof when installing your unit For Mobile Home units installed in the U S the unit must be grounded using a 8 ground w...

Page 21: ...d 8 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME ROOF FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE MAINTAINED 9 Check any other local building code as other local codes may apply 10 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM OF A MOBILE HOME 11 Use silicone to create an effective vapour barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure CAUTION At no ...

Page 22: ...e is placed Outside Air Kit Part 299009 Some installation alternatives are shown below The air duct connection on the fireplace has an external diameter of 4 100mm Turn the connector to ensure an air supply A 3 2ft 1m length of condensation insulated ducting for combustion air is available as an accessory Knockout To insert the combustion air hose through the floor panel remove the knockout This m...

Page 23: ... setting unit into place See page 20 for details The fireplace can be positioned tight to the wall behind if using a masonry chimney When installing against non vertical walls to facilitate installation it is recommended that a small gap is left between the wall and fireplace Lay the floor section a slight distance from the wall behind and align the position of the holes in the ceiling for the chi...

Page 24: ...il the smallest dimension from the floor to the underneath of the moulding is 20 505mm all the way around Move the level to the sides and check that it is straight Adjust the Mounting rails symmetrically around the fireplace according to the dimensions given Check them using a level 1 2 13 mm 5 min 20 50 5 mm 4 6 1 2 13 mm Note Two mounting rails are supplied with the steel facade installation ...

Page 25: ...PH2 EN 25 Check that the transport locking device of the counterweight is removed according to the fireplace instructions before assembling the surround NOTE For steel surround only 7 installation ...

Page 26: ... 2 3 17 3 4 450 mm 90 30 5 16 770 mm 5 8 15 mm x 2 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench x 6 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench x 8 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench Pre installation of lower cover section 1 installation ...

Page 27: ...on of upper cover section 3 Pre installation of side panels section 2 x 4 Spacers x 2 Spacers x 8 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench x 2 M6 x 16 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 x 6 M6 Tool 10 mm wrench or crescent wrench x 4 M6 x 16 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 installation ...

Page 28: ... 5 16 770mm Pre installation of upper cover section 4 x 8 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench x 7 M6 Tool 10 mm wrench or crescent wrench x 7 M6 x 16 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 x 2 M6 x 16 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 x 2 Spacers installation ...

Page 29: ...EN 29 3 4 x 8 Nut M5 Tool 8 mm or 5 16 wrench x 8 M5 x 12 Allen screw 3mm or 3 32 installation ...

Page 30: ...EN 30 5 6 8 mm wrench or use crescent wrench installation ...

Page 31: ...or use crescent wrench IMPORTANT This adjustment is crucial to ensure side doors will open Open both side doors to ensure it does open up freely prior to next step See page on firebox maintenance in this manual for details installation ...

Page 32: ...EN 32 9 10 x 2 M6 x 20 Tool wrench or crescent wrench Install hanger for door operation tool before sliding bottom façade into position installation ...

Page 33: ... 12 3 16 4 mm EN 33 x 2 M6 x 20 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 Important If installing the 3 inch finishing trim install finishing trim prior to this step See instruction in this manual for details installation ...

Page 34: ...the unit 3 Insert a bolt head facing towards the unit loosely into the trim slot 4 Install the bolt head through the keyhole bracket tighten the nuts when trim pieces are in proper position 1 Identify the left and right trim parts via the profile Right Side Left Side Remove lower side panels if already installed before installing optional trim installation ...

Page 35: ...EN 35 1 2 x 2 M6 x 10 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 For rear connection Assembling grate and top Center and push downward to lock into place installation ...

Page 36: ...EN 36 3 4 1 25 mm rear glass Gap must be maintained between perimeter glass and rear glass as shown perimeter glass installation ...

Page 37: ... x 10 Allen screw 4mm or 5 32 For top connection x 4 Ø 6 152 mm x 6 x 8 9 230 mm 8 215 mm 2 EN 37 Note The remaining bars are inside of the manual package and are used when going to top connection installation ...

Page 38: ...3 1 25 mm 4 rear glass perimeter glass EN 38 Gap must be maintained between perimeter glass and rear glass as shown installation ...

Page 39: ...1 2 3 16 5 mm EN 39 Disc base Adjust the rubber feet on the disc base so that the gap up to the stone is 3 16 5 mm installation ...

Page 40: ...1 2 3 4 EN 40 Installing the firebox cladding installation ...

Page 41: ...7 5 6 8 EN 41 installation ...

Page 42: ...11 9 10 EN 42 installation ...

Page 43: ...uids such as gasoline naptha or engine oil in your fireplace 4 If you have smoke detectors prevent smoke spillage as this may set off a false alarm 5 Do not overfire heater If the chimney connector flue baffle or the fireplace top begin to glow you are over firing Stop adding fuel Over firing can cause extensive damage to your fireplace including warping and premature steel corrosion Over firing w...

Page 44: ...woods like oak and maple and large pieces of firewood may take a minimum of a full year to dry enough Drying may also take longer in damp climates There are a few ways to tell if wood is dry enough to burn efficiently Use as many indicators as possible to judge the dryness of the firewood your are considering Here are ways to judge firewood moisture Using a moisture meter select the species of fue...

Page 45: ...The Contura Ri50 is supplied with a cool touch door operation tool which is stored on the side of the unit when not in use Use the cool touch door tool when opening closing and refueling the fireplace operating instructions ...

Page 46: ...rties It contains a certain amount of water that evaporates during the first lighting While this happens combustion may seem to be slow and soot may build up on the insulation panels Do not compensate for the slow combustion by adding to the fire There is a risk of the panels cracking if they are put under stress before they have cured When the panels regain their original colour they can be consi...

Page 47: ...oned and dry 1 Open the door 2 Insert one piece of split wood diagonally on the bottom and place the remaining logs on top WARNING It is very important NOT TO overfire the unit Adding excessive fuel and overfiring will causedamage to the unit and therefore void the warranty Both the chimney and the appliance must be inspected and cleaned regularly to maintain performance and to reduce risk of creo...

Page 48: ...stration The ash pan can then be lifted straight up The ash must be stored in a fireproof container with a lid for at least one week before being disposed of The grate and other cast iron components can be cleaned using a wire brush It is important from a combustion point of view to check gaskets as worn gaskets hinder combustion when the fireplace draws extra air Painted parts of the fireplace ca...

Page 49: ...ce gasket door 64 4 Replace gasket back 70 5 Replace door 72 6 Replace Guillotine mechanism 75 Replace side glass Use only manufactured parts See replacement parts list for glass replacement NOTE All glass is 4mm Neoceramic glass Service Manual Inspections Maintenance 1 maintenance ...

Page 50: ...EN 50 maintenance ...

Page 51: ...EN 51 Replace front glass First 2 1 Remove side glass maintenance ...

Page 52: ...EN 52 maintenance ...

Page 53: ...EN 53 Replace gasket door First 3 1 2 Remove side glass Remove front glass maintenance ...

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Page 57: ...EN 57 PRESS PRESS maintenance ...

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Page 59: ...EN 59 Remove gasket back 4 maintenance ...

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Page 61: ...EN 61 Remove door 5 maintenance ...

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Page 64: ...EN 64 Replace Guillotine mechanism First 6 1 4 5 Remove side glass Remove gasket back Remove door maintenance ...

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Page 67: ...391697 Assembled Door Spare part number EN 67 Replacement parts parts list ...

Page 68: ...EN 68 Replacement parts Left or Right parts list ...

Page 69: ...391583 Assembled Side Box right or left Spare part number 391583 Assembled Side Box right or left Spare part number EN 69 Replacement parts parts list ...

Page 70: ...3403 1x 803404 1x 803402 1x 198941 1x 803399 1x 803521 1x 803520 1x 803400 Thermotte kit Ri50 803400 Thermotte set Spare part number EN 70 Replacement parts 1 2 1 3 1 2 O36305Insert Foot 1 3 434719 Adjustable Foot parts list ...

Page 71: ...EN 71 6 298491 Shelf Left 7 298490 Shelf Right 8 398834 Shelf Front 7 8 6 9 298965 Door Rail Right 10 298966 Door Rail Left 9 10 parts list ...

Page 72: ...2 298635 Hood Front 23 298638 Hood Side Right 24 298639 Hood Side Left 25 298641 Right Side Panel 26 298642 Left Side Panel 26 25 11 12 11 603135 Plastic Air Hook Up Lower 12 803533 Plastic Air Hook Up Upper parts list ...

Page 73: ...EN 73 30 30 298670 Air flow panel 31 398929 Radiation Shield Back 34 603144 Wire Door Opening 31 34 parts list ...

Page 74: ...above will be repaired or replaced at FPI s option through an accredited distributor dealer or pre approved and assigned agent provided that the defective part is returned to the distributor dealer or agent for inspection if requested by FPI Alternatively within the first 5 years of the installation done FPI may at its own discretion fully discharge all of its obligations under the warranty by ref...

Page 75: ...nts cardboard coal or coal products oil based products waxed cartons compressed pre manufactured logs lack of regular maintenance and upkeep acts of God weather related problems from hurricanes tornados earthquakes floods lightning strikes bolts or acts of terrorism or war which result in malfunction of the appliance are not covered under the terms of this Warranty FPI has no obligation to enhance...

Page 76: ...r national legal codes for additional terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Customers should contact the authorized selling dealer to obtain warranty service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to provide warranty service please contact FPI by mail at the address listed below Please include a brief description of the problem and your address...

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Page 78: ...u better Warranty Registration Form or Register online immediately at the above Web Site Warranty Details Serial Number required Purchase Date required mm dd yyyy Product Details Product Model required Dealer Details Dealer Name required Dealer Address Dealer Phone Installer Date Installed mm dd yyyy Your Contact Details required Name Address Phone Email For purchases made in CANADA FPI Fireplace ...

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Page 84: ... Contura Ri50 0 2018 09 04 Copyright 2018 FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd All rights reserved Installer Please complete the following information Dealer Name Address Installer Phone Date Installed Serial No ...

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