Renaissance RUMFORD 1500, Manual

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dirty glass. Futhermore, if you use more than one at a time, you will overfire the
fireplace. Do not poke or stir the log while it is burning.
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should
meet the requirements of ULC/ORD-C127-M1990. Refer to the firelog warnings and
caution markings prior to use.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The RUMFORD 1500 fireplace is environmentally friendly and provides a magnificent
view of the fire.
When lined with the optional vermiculite panels, it has met the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wood Burning Fireplace Program Phase 2
emission level. It is:
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Typically burning at a rate of 5.9 kg/hr,
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Clean burning with an emission rate of 3.4 g/kg when burned with the door open and
the firescreen closed as tested with ASTM 2558
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test protocol,
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Clean burning with an emission rate of 0.68 g/kg when burned with the door closed
as tested with ASTM 2558
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test protocol,
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Clean burning with an equivalent emission rate of 3.95 g/hr when burned with the
door closed, and
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An exempt fireplace when tested as per the EPA Stove test protocol. It then obtained
a burn rate above 5kg/h.
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PTIONS
The RUMFORD 1500 has two options for the bricks that line the interior of the firebox.
One of the two options MUST be installed.
1.
Vermiculite panels with a herringbone brick pattern (EO-VP1500). This choice offers
the cleanest burning fireplace on the market and a very classic herringbone look.
Pros: super low emissions, very fast startup.
Cons: Less durable than cement refractory bricks, expect to see wear and cracking
with these bricks over time.
2. Cement refractory bricks with a running bond brick pattern (EO-RB1500) which
offers the most durable solution for the Rumford and a very traditional look.
Pros: Durable and dependable, less maintenance and degradation over time.
Cons: The fireplace will not light as quickly.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS
LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. DO NOT INSTALL A GAS LIGHTER BECAUSE
THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE FIREPLACE MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE
GAS LIGHTER
2 ASTM 2558: Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Low Mass
Wood-Burning Fireplaces.