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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ......................................Page 2
Parts Required  .................................Page 2
Optional Equipment ...........................Page 2
Operating The Fireplace ....................Page 2
First Fires ..........................................Page 2
Safety Rules and Specifications for 
  Mobile or Manufactured 
  Home Installation .........................Page 3
Starting And Maintaining A Fire ........Page 4
Combustion Control  .........................Page 4
Refueling For Best Performance .......Page 4
Smoking – Causes And 
  Troubleshooting ..............................Page 4
Important Cautions ...........................Page 5
Maintaining Your Fireplace ................Page 5
Creosote ............................................Page 5
Chimney Maintenance .......................Page 5
Dealing With A Chimney Fire .............Page 5
Fuel ...................................................Page 6
Finish Door Casing Care ....................Page 6
Disposing of Ashes ...........................Page 6
Refractory Installation .......................Page 7
Door Installation ...............................Page 7
Door Adjustment ...............................Page 7
Facade Installation ............................Page 8
Framing, Facing And Mantel ..............Page 8
Hearth Extension Requirements ........Page 8
Cold Climate Installations ..................Page 8
Glass Care .........................................Page 9
Fireplace Installation .........................Page 9
Framing Dimensions .........................Page 10
Nailing Flanges ..................................Page 11
Facing And Mantel ............................Page 11
Fireplace Blower ................................Page 12
Outside Air Kit  ..................................Page 12
Heatflow Convection Kit Installation  .Page 13
Chimney System ...............................Page 16
US ONLY - Snap Pak Chimney  .........Page 17
CANADA ONLY - Approved Chimney. Page 17
Chimney Chase And 
  Multiple Terminations......................Page 21
Masonry Application Instructions .....Page 22
Installation Accessories ....................Page 23
Replacement Parts ............................Page 24
Specifications ....................................Page 24
Clearances to Combustibles ..............Page 

24

Chimney Components Lists ..............Page 25
Safety/Listing Label ...........................Page 26
Warranty ...........................................Page 27
Product Reference Information .........Page 28

THE FIREPLACE

INTRODUCTION

The WCT4820WS wood-burning fireplace is 

an energy efficient, heat circulating, closed 

combustion fireplace.  You will receive a lifetime 

of comfort and enjoyment from your fireplace 

provided it is installed, maintained and oper-

ated properly.

• 

Please read these instructions and retain 

this manual for future reference.

• 

Before beginning the fireplace installation, 

consult the local authorities to obtain your 

building permit and check your local building 

codes.  Install the fireplace only as described 

in these instructions and using only IHP 

components.

•  This fireplace has been tested for CAN/ULC 

S610-M87 and ANSI/UL 127 under report 

number 307-4084.  It has also been tested 

for EPA 40 C.F.R Part 60, section 60.532(b).  

Certificate number 537.

• 

The fireplace is NOT intended for use with a 

gas log set. Do not  use a fireplace insert or 

any other product with this fireplace unless 

it is specified by IHP for use with this ap-

pliance.  Failure to follow these instructions 

will void the certification and the warranty 

of the fireplace and may result in an unsafe 

installation. 

•  These appliances are designed to provide 

supplemental heat to the immediate area 

only. Therefore, it is advisable to have an 

alternate heat source when installed in a 

dwelling. 

PARTS REQUIRED

Fireplace Model 

•   6” diameter chimney - United States

  Model IHP Snap-Pak, including:

  -  Chimney lengths

  - Elbows 

(where necessary)

  -  Associated components as per these 

    installation instructions

•   6” diameter chimney - Canada

  Models ASHT

®  

& S2100 manufacture by 

Security Chimneys

® 

or DuraTech Canada 

(DTC) manufactured by DuraVent only, 

including:

  -  Chimney lengths

  - Elbows 

(where necessary)

  -  Associated components as per these 

    installation instructions & instructions 

    provided by the venting manufacturer

 ..

Decorative Cast Iron Door 

- Required 

....

(Order Separately - See

 Page 21)

  Front Facade kit - Required

...

(Order Separately - See

 Page 21)

CONGRATULATIONS!

When you purchased your new fireplace, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals 

whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency 

and our environment. We extend our continued support to help you achieve the maximum 

benefit and enjoyment available from your new fireplace.
Thank you for selecting a IHP fireplace as the answer to your home supplemental heat-

ing needs.

  UZY5 Blower Kit

 (included in the fireplace).

  VRUW Blower Speed Control 

(included)

 

 

Outside Air Kit  

(Included w/Fireplace)

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

•   Additional Equipment (optional)

  - Forced Air Kit

  - Heatflow Convection Kit

OPERATING THE FIREPLACE

Fuel - USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL 

ONLY. This appliance is designed to burn dry 

seasoned natural wood only (see Page 6 for a 

list of prohibited fuels). Failure to burn proper 

fuels only will void the certification and the 

warranty of the appliance.

 Hardwoods are pre-

ferred to softwoods since the energy content of 

wood is relative to its density.  Hardwoods will 

result in a longer burning fire and less frequent 

refueling.  A moisture content of 15% to 20% 

(seasoned) is recommended.  Wood that has 

been cut and split and let to dry under a cover 

for a period of one year will usually meet that 

criteria.  The required drying time will vary 

depending on the climate. Wood that is packed 

tight together will take longer to dry. Seasoned 

wood is darker in color than wet wood and will 

have visible cracks in the grain on the ends.  

Excessively wet wood will be difficult to burn 

and will result in lower efficiency, increased 

creosoting and deposits on the glass and in 

the chimney.  Excessively dry wood will burn 

well but will also have higher emissions and 

shorter burning time.

DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER

Attempts to achieve heat output rates that 

exceed heater design specifications can result 

in permanent damage to the heater.

FIRST FIRES

Before using the fireplace make sure to remove 

the plastic wrapping and EPA label on plated 

door. Remove any glue residue left by the 

label using mild soap.

The first five or six fires should be small fires of 

short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes).  This 

will help cure the refractory bricks. During the 

first few fires of this appliance there may be 

some odor and smoke due to the curing of the 

paint, dust accumulation and burning off of 

lubricants used in the manufacturing process.  

It may set off a smoke alarm located in the same 

room.  For this reason the room should be well 

ventilated for the first few fires.

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Summary of Contents for WCT4820

Page 1: ...hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli ance Severe burns may result Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance If small children are presen...

Page 2: ...gths Elbows where necessary Associated components as per these installation instructions 6 diameter chimney Canada Models ASHT S2100 manufacture by Security Chimneys or DuraTech Canada DTC manufacture...

Page 3: ...ys ensure that the air inlet to the fireplace is free from debris and any other obstructions that can block the entrance of air WARNING Neither the manufacturer nor the seller warrants smoke free oper...

Page 4: ...the primary air and air boost controls fully openedduring10to20minutesafterreloading depending on the heat and on the moisture content of the wood Onceyouhavereachedthedesiredtemperature the air boost...

Page 5: ...mmended Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbonmonoxidepoisoningaresimilartotheflu withheadaches dizzinessand ornausea Ifyou have these signs obtain fresh air immediately Somepeoplearemoreaffe...

Page 6: ...The use of a firewood moisture meter is rec ommended to ensure the firewood contains less than 20 moisture Seasoning Guide Softwoods 6 months to 18 months Hardwoods 12 months to 24 months Logsthatare5...

Page 7: ...ng the hinge screws Figure 5 Figure 6 Door Installation Figure 7 Hinge Screws Gasket Adjustment Screw 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 WARNING Use only a IHP glass doors specifically designed for the WCT4820WS fireplace...

Page 8: ...of the fireplace The combustible floor in front of the fireplace must be covered with a non combustible ma terial tile marble stone etc See Figure 9 COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATIONS Climates where temperat...

Page 9: ...ols closed the glass will tend to get dirty unless the fuel firebox and glass are maintained at hot temperatures see RefuelingForBestPerformance Tocleanthe glass there are a number of specially design...

Page 10: ...ion instructions Productdesigns materials dimensions specifications colors and pricesaresubjecttochangeordiscontinu ance without notice All framing dimensions calculated for 1 2 dry wall at the firepl...

Page 11: ...t Be Used To Cover Chase Opening 8 Level 8 2 4 m Level Outside Base Insulation Thermal Barrier Solid Continuous Surface NOTE Itisrecommendedthatthechasewalls andfloorbeinsulatedinthesamemanner usingth...

Page 12: ...e than ten 10 feet 3050 mm above the base of the fireplace C The fresh air must come from outside the house Theairintakemustnotdrawairfrom the attic basement or garage D The air intake should be insta...

Page 13: ...Phillips screwdriver GENERAL INFORMATION If you encounter any problems need clarification of these instructions or are not qualified to properly install this kit contact you local distribu tor or dea...

Page 14: ...Min Duct Ring Duct Adaptor Tab It is recommended that the ducted flex kit duct system be installed in the following order 1 Plan and frame fireplace and outlet locations prior to ducted flex kit insta...

Page 15: ...grill The minimum height from thebottomoftheunittothecenteroftheoutletis68 1 7m with the minimum distance from the center of outlet to the ceiling and for the center of the outlet to a side wall of 1...

Page 16: ...chieved by having the chimney supported by the supports The maximum chimney length that can be supported by the fireplace is nine 9 feet 2 75 m 6 The chimney must extend at least three 3 feet 915 mm a...

Page 17: ...er of equal size to the joist should be used Figure 26 FEMALE END MALE END BUTTON LOCK ATTACH FOR LOCK Figure 27 INSULATION SHIELD CAT NO SPIS NAIL FIRESTOP CAT NO SPFS Chimney Flue Diameter 6 A 12 7...

Page 18: ...ance to combustibles AT THIS POINT TIGHTEN CLAMPS 11 Slide IHP chimney pipe into top of tee Align male and female ends Push down on pipe sec tions until locked As sections are added it will be necessa...

Page 19: ...all the next SP chimney section through the roof See Figure 32 NOTE If your roof is already shingled be sure to slide the upper edge under the shingles to prevent leakage 3 Install a bead of caulk aro...

Page 20: ...verse wind conditions etc may create a need for a taller chimney should smoking occur Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four 4 feet Select the proper support...

Page 21: ...d with a chimney adaptor suitable for use with IHP SnapPak venting In Canada the use of Security Chimneys ASHT adaptor is required Security part number 6IHP1 or 6IHP2 One inch wall Two inch wall Figur...

Page 22: ...chimney at 30 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 30 liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you reach the hole level 5 Slip thro...

Page 23: ...90 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Blower heat activated on off pre wired UZY5 UZY5 Blower motor speed control wall mount VRUW VRUW Central Forced Air Kit Acce...

Page 24: ...c blower VTU Bracket secondary air tube PR SR2214 Hinge assembly fireplace and door PR SR2395UL Door handle rod and mechanism PR SR2118 Door handle and brass cap PR SR2325 Door handle brass cap POIGNE...

Page 25: ...and Misc Chimney Components 8 length 6 Dia 6DTC 08SS 12 length 6 Dia 6DTC 12SS 18 length 6 Dia 6DTC 18SS 24 length 6 Dia 6DTC 24SS 36 length 6 Dia 6DTC 36SS 48 length 6 Dia 6DTC 48SS Adjustable Length...

Page 26: ...NERIE TEL QUE D CRIT DANS LE MANUEL D INSTALLATION LES COMPOSANTES UTILIS ES AVEC LE FOYER DOIVENT TRE HO MOLOGU ES VOIR LA LISTE DANS LE MANUEL D INSTALLATION REMPLACER LA VITRE AVEC UN VERRE C RAMIQ...

Page 27: ...l 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 abnormal burning cha...

Page 28: ...or any questions or concerns REPLACEMENT PARTS See Page 24 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP di...

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