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The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation.
* Framing height: see “INSTALLATION: Flooring Requirements” section for

specifics.

94" = framing height for installation on a combustible floor (i.e.

bottom standoff is required)

88 ¾" = framing height for installations on a non-combustible floor.

Figure 3 Framing Examples

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Summary of Contents for RUMFORD 1500

Page 1: ...RUMFORD 1500...

Page 2: ...hout compromising environmental quality We have designed your new Renaissance Rumford 1500 to be easy to install operate and maintain It is in your best interest to become familiar with it Study your...

Page 3: ...ELS INSTALLATION 20 OUTSIDE AIR DUCT 20 CHIMNEY 21 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 22 OFFSET CHIMNEY 25 CHASE ENCLOSURE 27 FRAMING 27 FIREPLACE FACING 28 HEARTH EXTENSION 29 MANTEL 32 FIREBOX LINING INSTALLATION...

Page 4: ...t or freshen up a fire Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use DO NOT use logs that are longer than 22 6 DO NOT overfire the fireplace Burn a maximum of 4 medium logs 5 d...

Page 5: ...ICKS HAVE CHANGED COLOR THE DOOR CHANNEL IS WARPED CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with the expelled moisture from the...

Page 6: ...r closed and An exempt fireplace when tested as per the EPA Stove test protocol It then obtained a burn rate above 5kg h OPTIONS The RUMFORD 1500 has two options for the bricks that line the interior...

Page 7: ...d if the fireplace is installed on a combustible floor surface or on a combustible floor structure or on a combustible raised platform See section INSTALLATION Flooring Requirements for all the detail...

Page 8: ...GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 8 Figure 2 Fireplace Clearances...

Page 9: ...p to below the chimney rain cap 60 18 3 m F Maximum chimney height supported by the fireplace 15 4 57 m G Minimum depth of non combustible hearth extension from the front of the fireplace refer to the...

Page 10: ...n the minimum installation height corresponding to its depth Refer to the INSTALLATION Mantel section Table 3 Various Mantel Post Depths and Corresponding Installation Distance Maximum Mantel Post Dep...

Page 11: ...location that does not require 1 cutting them if possible Do not build shelves or cupboards in the area above the fireplace This space must 2 be kept empty We recommend the chimney be installed in th...

Page 12: ...of installation Framing height see INSTALLATION Flooring Requirements section for specifics 94 framing height for installation on a combustible floor i e bottom standoff is required 88 framing height...

Page 13: ...INSTALLATION 13 Figure 4 General Installation...

Page 14: ...cking brackets and installing the counterweights Until you do the guillotine door is disabled The fireplace crate includes all of the following A Fireplace in transportation configuration approximatel...

Page 15: ...re that the guillotine door is locked in its transportation position by the two brackets WARNING YOU WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE GUILLOTINE SYSTEM IF YOU ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GLASS DOOR WHILE THE GUI...

Page 16: ...tions in the next section COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR If you install your RUMFORD 1500 on any type of combustible floor surface or structure you MUST install the fireplace onto the fireplace bottom standoff pro...

Page 17: ...five small brackets C that were securing the fireplace to the crate and attach the casing of the fireplace to the floor Position the brackets all around the fireplace in the same fashion as they were...

Page 18: ...eight blocking rods N you will need it shortly 6 Get a good hold of the other end of the cable wear gloves for a better grip Pull 7 gently on the cable to insert the counterweight in the channel makin...

Page 19: ...t the cables and their pulleys Make sure the cablesare able to move freely and centered over their pulley in a straight line If needed realign the pulleys If you do so do not forget to tighten the pul...

Page 20: ...or your non combustible finishing materials If thicker lintels are required though not provided you can use the provided lintels as a template to have custom lintels made OUTSIDE AIR DUCT After the fi...

Page 21: ...ed for use with 12 ICC Model RIS chimney only Please refer to Table 1 D E for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the RUMFORD 1500 fireplace Table 4 Minimum Recommended Flue Heights...

Page 22: ...ed to reinstall it later 2 2 Locate the firestop plate and bend the two tabs downwards so they extend through the circular cutout Insert the shorter circular shield through the firestop plate It will...

Page 23: ...th its ring at the first ceiling above the fireplace All subsequent floors require a radiation shield without the ring installed Once a radiation shield is installed to pass through a floor install a...

Page 24: ...op shield RM 12RTS if it has reached the roof structure Attach the flexible radiation shield tube to the radiation shield or roof top shield and extend it downwards all the way to the wall support jus...

Page 25: ...es Use the offset option if you need to clear a joist or pass around a cupboard See Figure 14 and Figure 15 for example The maximum offset angle In USA 30 In Canada 45 The maximum number of elbows per...

Page 26: ...Height of the center of the hole in the wall 9 9 9 4 if not using the bottom standoff 8 9 8 3 if not using the bottom standoff Minimum height of the hole 53 35 Position of the hole Centered on the ch...

Page 27: ...n your area is mild insulate the chase at least to the first firestop If the climate in your area is very cold insulate the chase to the top to keep the chimney warmer increase the draft and reduce cr...

Page 28: ...ion COVERING THE FIREPLACE FACING Facing materials must be NON COMBUSTIBLE such as metal brick slate or ceramic tile Gypsum board is NOT an acceptable facing material The only combustible material acc...

Page 29: ...crews will only be attached to the cement panels at the front DO NOT PUT ANY SCREWS IN THESE AREAS You could damage the guillotine system Figure 18 Permissible screws areas HEARTH EXTENSION The area i...

Page 30: ...must be installed under the non combustible flooring and above the spark guard See Table 7 for various possibilities If you want to use alternative materials you simply need to add the R Values of ea...

Page 31: ...slate must be used as finishing material over the hearth extension area The non combustible flooring must have the same minimum dimensions as the hearth extension see Table 1 G H and must be installe...

Page 32: ...enable Renaissance Rumford fireplaces to burn more cleanly than any other open fireplaces One of the most important of these factors is the vermiculite firebox lining material Our research to date has...

Page 33: ...ide air damper is open When it is up the outside air damper is closed Use your door handle or a gloved hand to adjust the air control when the fireplace is hot Do not use force to move the control it...

Page 34: ...the home For a cooler fire load 3 to 4 small logs 3 diameter either lying down on the andirons or standing up in a tipi style and burn your fireplace with the firescreen closed For a warmer fire load...

Page 35: ...f the door parts with your bare hands while the fireplace is hot because they may be hot enough to burn The door has a stainless steel cushion type gasket at the bottom to ensure a good seal when it i...

Page 36: ...usually cleans off most of the deposits that have accumulated Remember the dryer the wood and the hotter the fire the cleaner the glass A word of caution although heat will not break the glass impact...

Page 37: ...firescreen we recommend that you lubricate the guide rails at the beginning of every burning season Completely open the firescreen and the guillotine door Apply a quantity of the high temperature gre...

Page 38: ...loosen by adjusting the position of the hinge on both the glass door and the guillotine door frame You can adjust the hinge to the glass door the glass door will then move in or out with respect to th...

Page 39: ...Replacement Parts 39 Figure 23 Gaskets Location back view of an open door REPLACEMENT PARTS A complete list of replacement parts is available on our web site www renaissancefireplaces com...

Page 40: ...LISTING LABEL The listing label has been placed on the left counterweight channel To be able to consult the label fully open the firescreen and guillotine door Use a portable lamp and look left in th...

Page 41: ...ar such as paint discoloration worn gaskets eroded or cracked rigid insulation panels or firebox lining components Repairs or replacements necessitated by vandalism neglect abuse over firing improper...

Page 42: ...42 This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for use and all other obligations or liabilities on the part...

Page 43: ...30 Year Limited Warranty 43...

Page 44: ...RR1500B 2016 07...

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