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- Page 1 RENAISSANCE UPTOWN 600 INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend our products be installed and serviced by certified U.S. National Fireplace Institute or Canadian Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. professionals only. Keep this manual for future reference. RUP600-INAN – 2019-05...
- Page 2 NOTE TO THE INSTALLER Dear Installer, The Renaissance UPTOWN 600 Fireplace is a member of the Renaissance family of luxury fireplaces. The contemporary styling combines technology with elegance, allowing you to enjoy an open fire in a modern fashion. Our engineers designed your fireplace to be easy to install, operate and maintain.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS RENAISSANCE UPTOWN 600 LISTING LABEL IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS YES! W NO! W OMBUSTIBLE VS OMBUSTIBLE ATERIAL PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ECOMMENDATIONS HOOSING A OCATION AND ESTRICTIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ANDATORY IREPLACE OPTIONS IREPLACE PECIFICATIONS RAMING VERVIEW HIMNEY VERVIEW... -
Page 4: Renaissance Uptown 600 Listing Label
RENAISSANCE UPTOWN 600 LISTING LABEL The listing label is affixed to the left side of the guillotine bay. To access it, open the fireplace door in Maintenance Mode. The listing label is permanently affixed and should not be removed. -
Page 5: Important Installation Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Carefully follow all instructions. Improper installation of this fireplace and chimney system could result in a house fire. Detailed explanations are in the sections which follow. For information about local building code requirements or the need for a permit, contact your local municipal jurisdiction or fire department. -
Page 6: Planning The Installation
A building permit may be required. Check with your local authority to obtain the necessary approvals before beginning. Close attention to detail and clear communication are important to be sure that your Renaissance UPTOWN 600 Fireplace is installed according to the requirements in this manual and complies with local building codes. - Page 7 IGURE ENERAL NSTALLATION VERVIEW...
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Page 8: General Specifications
UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. WARNING MANDATORY FIREPLACE OPTIONS A choice of trim is required to complete the installation and finishing of the Uptown 600. Straight Trim (for heavier masonry) EO-RUPST The Straight Trim projects straight out the front opening of the fireplace by ¾”... -
Page 9: Fireplace Specifications
FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS IGURE IREPLACE IMENSIONS FRAMING OVERVIEW Steel studs are required in some areas of this installation, see Figure 5. Walls on all interior sides of the fireplace enclosure should be finished and flat. Insulation or other materials should not be placed in required clearance spaces around the fireplace. - Page 10 84" 46 3/4" 15" 28 3/8" The minimal recommended framing dimensions do not take into consideration the space required for the outside air connection and duct or the HRS Air Intakes because the location for these and the space required are specific to your installation. Take the time the plan. IGURE INIMAL RAMING...
- Page 11 Minimal enclosure dimensions for HRS air intake grilles beside the fireplace. The HRS intake grilles must not block the air vents on the sides of the fireplace casing. Minimum enclosure dimensions for HRS air intake grilles beneath the fireplace. The enclosure must be at least 4” wider than the platform to allow adequate air flow. HRS D IGURE RAMING...
- Page 12 IGURE OMBUSTIBLE AND OMBUSTIBLE TRUCTURE AND URFACE For a cleaner, more stable facing, it is recommended that the cement board covering the fireplace facing is cut from a single board rather than piecing together multiple parts. IGURE EMENT OARD ON IREPLACE...
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Page 13: Chimney Overview
CHIMNEY OVERVIEW Flashing with Storm Collar IGURE ENERAL HIMNEY EQUIREMENTS ABLE HIMNEY PECIFICATIONS Chimney size and type EXCEL 8" only Minimum chimney height: from the top of the fireplace to the chimney cap 3,66 m Maximum chimney height from the top of the fireplace to the chimney cap 12,19 m Maximum chimney height supported by the fireplace without additional 4,88 m... -
Page 14: Heat Redistribution System (Hrs) Overview
HEAT REDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (HRS) OVERVIEW The UPTOWN 600 fireplace generates a significant amount of heat. To reduce the heat which accumulates between the fireplace and the surrounding chase, it is MANDATORY to install the HRS System included with the fireplace. -
Page 15: Fireplace Assembly
FIREPLACE ASSEMBLY INCLUDED WITH THE RENAISSANCE UPTOWN 600 On the crate with the fireplace Item Description Quantity UPTOWN 600 Fireplace Outlet starter (installed on the fireplace) Anti-tip brackets Spark guard Lifting straps (remove after using only) HRS Air intakes HRS Hot Air Outlets Grilles... -
Page 16: Moving The Uptown 600
NEVER lift the fireplace by the front or by the guillotine door opening; always handle the fireplace by its casing or by the lifting handles provided. See Figure 10. To prepare the UPTOWN 600, locate it as close as possible to its final installation position. -
Page 17: Accessing The Inside Of The Fireplace
There are three lift positions for the two lifting handles supplied. The upper strap must be level with the The lifting straps ship flat against the sides of reinforcement above guillotine the fireplace. Insert the Lifting Handle through opening. one of the strap openings and bend the strap The lower strap must be level with the metal to face the other one. -
Page 18: Engaging The Guillotine System
ENGAGING THE GUILLOTINE SYSTEM Both the firescreen and the glass door are ready to be use but they are secured for transportation Remove the ¼" hexagon head screw and the Remove the two ¼" hexagon head screws hook at the bottom right of the firescreen. and hooks at the bottom of the glass door. -
Page 19: Reducing The Fireplace Weight
INSULATION AND REFRACTORY BRICKS PROPERLY INSTALLED. MANDATORY – ANTI-TIP BRACKETS The UPTOWN 600 fireplace MUST be securely fastened to the back wall. Two anti-tip brackets have been provided. They are attached to the top of the fireplace. The brackets can be removed and repositioned as needed to ensure they align with framing (see Figure 11). -
Page 20: Mandatory Clearances
IGURE RACKET NSTALLATION MANDATORY CLEARANCES FIREPLACE CLEARANCES Clearance to combustibles are critical to the safe operation of this fireplace. IGURE IREPLACE LEARANCES ABLE... -
Page 21: Hrs Air Intakes (Bottom )
ABLE IREPLACE LEARANCES Distance to combustible material from side and back standoffs. 0" 0 mm HRS Outlet framing and Fireplace Header Metal Studs Minimum distance from the guillotine bay opening to a side wall. 20" 508 mm Minimum width of non-combustible hearth extension and spark guard, 45"... -
Page 22: Hrs Hot Air Outlets (Top)
AIR INTAKE GRILLES CANNOT BE INSTALLED HIGHER THAN 18" ABOVE THE BASE OF THE FIREPLACE. NEVER BLOCK AIR FLOW INTO THE HRS AIR INTAKE GRILLES. HRS HOT AIR OUTLETS (TOP) The HRS Hot Air Outlet Grilles diffuse the hot air from the fireplace casing into the living space. -
Page 23: Hot Air Outlet Installation
The minimum size of a non-combustible hearth extension is 45" wide x 18" deep centered in front of the fireplace glass door opening. Every UPTOWN 600 installed on a combustible floor must have a Spark Guard installed. One is provided for you. The spark guard must extend 2½" under the base of the fireplace and 2½"... - Page 24 IGURE EARTH XTENSION INIMAL IMENSIONS IGURE TANDARD EARTH XTENSION IGURE AISED IREPLACE...
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Page 25: Outside Air Intake
IGURE AISED EARTH XTENSION OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE The use of outside air is not required unless specified by local building codes. The fireplace only accepts outside air on the right side and comes standard with a 4" connection collar on the fireplace. -
Page 26: Chimney
CHIMNEY For the best chimney performance, we recommend an interior chimney installation over an exterior chimney installation. In climates with temperatures below 32°F (0°C) the use of an exterior chimney may adversely affect how the fire burns and how well smoke is vented through the chimney. -
Page 27: Offsetting The Chimney
OFFSETTING THE CHIMNEY Use an elbow to offset the chimney to avoid cutting the roof and/or floor joists. An elbow may be installed directly on top of the fireplace. Use the 8" EXCEL offset chart (found in the chimney installation manual) to correctly offset the chimney. -
Page 28: Outside Chase Enclosure
OUTSIDE CHASE ENCLOSURE If the chimney runs up the outside of the house, we recommend that it be enclosed in a chase. The chase should be constructed in such a way that it is an extension of the home (see Figure 22). -
Page 29: Masonry Chimney
MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your UPTOWN 600 fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed 8" liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney (see Figure 24). -
Page 30: Using An Existing Masonry Chimney
SING AN XISTING ASONRY HIMNEY IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING USING AN EXISTING CHIMNEY, IT MUST FIRST BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE FOLLOWING: • The masonry chimney is well constructed and fully lined, in accordance with Local Building Codes and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) or National Fire Protection Association chimney standard (NFPA 211). -
Page 31: Finishing
FINISHING FIREPLACE FACING The facing MUST be covered with cement board panels that are at least ½" thick. Only fully non-combustible panels such as James Hardie HardieBacker® or USG Durock® cement board are acceptable. Both products will allow for face finishing with any non-combustible material and will allow you to create a seamless joint. -
Page 32: Decorative Facing Finish
DECORATIVE FACING FINISH Facing materials must be NON-COMBUSTIBLE such as metal, brick, slate or ceramic tile. Gypsum board is NOT acceptable facing material. The only combustible material accepted on the facing of the fireplace is a mantel shelf when following the minimum installation distances as outlined. - Page 33 ABLE ANTEL HELF LEARANCES IGURE Minimum Height from Maximum Mantel Shelf Minimum Height Above Bottom of Fireplace to Depth Guillotine Bay Opening Mantel 0 to 4" 0 to 102 mm 7" 178 mm 42 1/8" 1,07 m Mantel depth Mantel Depth Mantel depth Mantel Depth 4"...
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Page 34: Firebox Lining Installation
508 mm FIREBOX LINING INSTALLATION The refractory bricks and insulation panels of the UPTOWN 600 fireplace are placed in the fireplace at the factory. If, for any reason, they should need to be replaced, the following order should be observed. To... -
Page 35: Mandatory Trim Installation
Finish by placing the two ash-step refractory bricks (8). THE FIREPLACE SHOULD NEVER BE BURNED WITHOUT THE FIREBOX INSULATION AND REFRACTORY BRICKS PROPERLY INSTALLED. MANDATORY TRIM INSTALLATION A choice of trim is required to complete the installation and finishing of the Uptown 600. ) EO-RUPST TRAIGHT EAVIER ASONRY... -
Page 36: Frame Trim (For Tile Or Cement Board Finish) Eo-Rupft
) EO-RUPFT RAME ILE OR EMENT OARD INISH It will overlap the wall and cover the edge where the finishing meets the fireplace. -
Page 37: Glass Cleaning
GLASS CLEANING If the glass needs cleaning after installation is complete, use a glass cleaner specifically formulated for wood stove ceramic glass. Do not use an abrasive cleaner and do not clean the glass while it is hot. You may want to recommend a wood stove glass cleaner to the owner. -
Page 38: 30 Year Limited Warranty
All Renaissance Fireplaces™ models are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 30 years, subject to the following conditions: During the first year Renaissance Fireplaces™ will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which upon examination by an authorized Renaissance Fireplaces™ representative, are found to be defective, except the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty.
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