Renaissance RUMFORD 1500, Manual

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OVING THE
RUMFORD 1500
WARNING: THE FIREPLACE IS FRONT HEAVY. MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN
CONTACT WITH THE FIREPLACE WHEN MOVING IT TO PREVENT ANY UNDUE
TILTING.
The fireplace arrives with two
transportation handles, one on each side
of the fireplace. They are solidly attached
and can be used to lift and transport the
fireplace without the pallet. Moving
straps or dollies can also be used.
Always handle the fireplace by its casing.
The front of the fireplace, or guillotine
bay, cannot be used to lift the rest of the
fireplace. The RUMFORD 1500's main
body weighs 970 lb as shipped.
You can use an Escalera to move the
fireplace. If you do, make sure to
position the attachment straps at the
locations shown in Figure 5. Do not put
the attachment straps anywhere else or
you will damage the guillotine system by
doing so.
Be aware that once the RUMFORD
1500 is removed from its pallet it
cannot be moved from the side
because you will damage the guillotine bay that is wider than the rest of the
fireplace.
If needed, you can further reduce the weight of the fireplace by removing the glass door
(50 lb).
If you decide to remove the glass door, make sure 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 GUILLOTINE SYSTEM IS
UNLOCKED.
Start by opening the firescreen. Make sure not to drop it because nothing will prevent it
from falling, the counterweight system is not yet installed. Using a piece of wood of
about 44" long, block the firescreen, close to its center, in the open position, then unlock
the glass door (see Figure 22). Remove the piece of wood that holds the firescreen, hold
it open with one hand and open the door with the other hand. Reposition the pice of
wood to hold the firescreen open. Either have someone hold the glass door or place a
cushion under it to hold it open. Using a
5
/
32
" Allen key, remove the five screws holding
the hinge to the guillotine frame. Start by the bottom and move your way up. Be
cautious not to drop the glass door once you start unscrewing the last screw. Get a good
hold of the glass door and move it to a secure location. Carefully close the firescreen.
F
LOORING
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EQUIREMENTS
Before installing your RUMFORD 1500, make sure the floor surface and floor structure
can sustain the weight of the complete fireplace and whatever finishing material you will
use to cover the facing of your fireplace.
Figure 5 Attachment straps location