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Superior WRT8048 48" Traditional Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace

Superior WRT8048 48" Traditional Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace

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The WRT8000 is a premium wood burning fireplace that features an astounding 42” tall opening paired with a low profile, flush to hearth design. Interior liner options include a choice of Mosaic Masonry kiln-fired firebrick liners in a split herringbone pattern and a variety of designer colors. For a large classic masonry fireplace look and feel the WRT8000 is the perfect choice.

What's Included

  • Firebox
  • Heavy-duty Steel Log Grate
  • Rugged Forged Andirons
  • Mesh Fire Screen
  • Damper Control

Not Included

  • Gas log set
  • Mosaic Masonry Brick
  • Hearth Spacer
  • Glass Door

Features

  • Available in a 48” wide and 42″ tall opening to provide an exceptional view of the fire
  • Flush hearth floor design (hearth spacer required for combustible floor installations)
  • Massive smoke dome with no visible smoke shelf for reliable operation
  • Fully insulated firebox for increased performance in colder climates
  • Mosaic Masonry Firebrick available in a split herringbone pattern and variety of colors (one required)
  • Heavy duty steel grate with rugged forged andirons
  • Easy access damper control
  • Includes mesh fire screens
  • Optional glass door available in black trim finish for improved safety
  • Optional gas log sets deliver the charm of a wood fire with the convenience of gas
  • Dual (left hand/right hand) outside air kits available for maximum performance
  • Durable textured powder coat finish
  • Uses IHP 12DM or 12HT (required for Canada) chimney system

Specifications

Model WRT8048
Product Type Wood-Burning Fireplace
Framing Width 60-7/8"
Framing Height 76-3/8" (with hearth spacers)
71-1/2" (with no spacers)
Framing Depth 31-5/8"
Design Style Open-Hearth
View Style Front-View

Flat Wall Framing Specifications

A 76-3/8" with hearth spacers
71-1/2" with no spacers
B 60-7/8"
C 31-5/8"

Corner Framing Specifications

D 107-3/8"
E 78-7/8"

Product Specifications

F 48"
G 60-5/8"
H 42-3/8"
I 30"
J 42"
K 65-3/4"
L* 76-1/4"

*includes hearth spacer

Warranty

ttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/3156/0499/files/20-Years-Warranty.jpg?v=1681616895 Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20-Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior® Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
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20-Year Limited Warranty

THE WARRANTY

Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior ® Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year Limited Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.

COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE

Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This 20 Year Limited Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices

This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be provided. The Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty from the date of installation. Vent components, trim components, paint and applied stains are excluded from this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The following do not carry a 20 Year Limited Warranty but are warranted as follows:

  • Air tubes, baffles and brick retainers – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
  • Cast iron parts – Replacement for one year from date of installation
  • Catalyst – Carries a separate warranty. Refer to the warranty certificate provided for that part
  • Electrical components – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
  • Fireplace screens, refractory and side shields (metal or refractory) – Repair or replacement for two years from date of installation. Excludes hairline cracks.
  • Fuel grates –These parts are considered consumable accessories and therefore are not warranted, with the exception of defects in material or workmanship which are covered for 90 days from the date of installation
  • Gaskets – Replacement for one year from date of installation
  • Gold & nickel plating – Replacement for two years from date of installation. Excludes tarnishing
  • Optional glass doors – Repair or replacement for 90 days from the date of installation
  • Refractory & screens – Replacement for two years from date of installation. Excludes hairline cracks
  • Removable air tubes – Repair or replacement for seven years from date of installation. IHP prevailing labor rates for years one through five.
  • Labor coverage – Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component.

Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation.

Documents & Files

Frequently Asked Questions

Wood Fireplace Buying Guide


Wood-burning fireplaces have been at the center of family gatherings for centuries and nothing compares to the ambiance of a roaring wood fire on a cold winter evening. If you enjoy the labor of love with tending a fire and the memories it evokes, then a wood-burning fireplace is for you.

Wood-burning fireplaces fall in to two main categories: traditional open-hearth models that are used for recreational burning and high-efficiency wood-burning fireplaces that are EPA compliant. High-efficiency fireplaces are designed for constant use as a supplemental heat source for your home.

Most wood-burning fireplaces today are offered in a standard front-open configuration only. With today’s focus on tighter, energy-efficient construction, configurations such as see-through and multi-sided openings tend to perform poorly and can spill smoke into your home. Consider a direct vent gas fireplace if one of these opening styles is what you are looking for.


WOOD FIREPLACE DESIGN TYPES

Open-Hearth

Traditional

High-Efficiency

EPA Compliant


WOOD FIREPLACE INTERIOR LINER STYLES

Solid Poured Refractory Panels

Kiln-fired Firebrick & Mortared Joints



TRADITIONAL WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES

Today’s factory-built wood-burning fireplaces offer the look and feel of a traditional masonry-constructed fireplace at a much lower installed cost. These traditional wood-burning fireplaces are designed to be installed in regular wood-framed construction. They use a design-engineered air-cooled chimney that vents vertically through the roofline or chase enclosure. Grates and mesh spark screens are standard with glass door and outside air kit options available to reduce the amount of room air that is drawn out of your living area.

Traditional Wood-burning Fireplace Features

  • Available in traditional open-hearth models in a variety of sizes
  • Front-open style with mesh spark screens and wood-burning grate
  • Air-cooled, natural-draft chimney systems for vertical installation through roofline
  • Used for recreational burning due to low, less than 10% heating efficiency
  • Glass doors and outside air kit options are available to reduce heat loss
  • Gas line knockouts are provided to support optional gas log liters or gas log sets
  • A variety of poured refractory or “kiln-fired” firebrick interior liner options are available

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HIGH-EFFICIENCY WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES

High-efficiency wood-burning fireplaces don’t just look beautiful. They’re also powerful heating appliances that are EPA certified. This means they undergo rigorous testing and meet or exceed stringent emissions limits to ensure efficient and responsible wood burning. Look for variable-rate control models that allow you to regulate wood usage. This allows you to enjoy the fire longer and put more heat into your home, not up the chimney. Blower kits and heat duct kits are available to help distribute the heat to multiple living areas.

High-efficiency Wood-burning Fireplace Features

  • Available in traditional and modern design styles in a variety of sizes
  • Circulating design and ceramic glass offer optimal heat transfer
  • Gasket-sealed doors and primary air combustion control for efficient burning
  • Advanced combustion systems provide secondary air for more complete burns and heat
  • High-temperature, natural-draft chimney systems for vertical installation through roofline
  • 60% to 75% heat-efficient models with high BTU output offer superb zone heating capabilities
  • Radiant heat, warm air circulation and optional ducted air kits offer balanced comfort

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Find the Right Superior Wood-Burning Fireplace for Your Home

Now that you have a better idea of the wood-burning fireplace type that best fits your needs, visit our Wood Fireplaces product catalog to select the perfect fireplace and accessories.

Gas Log Set Buying Guide


Gas log sets bring the enjoyment of “having a fire” at home without the effort and cleanup associated with a natural wood fire. Gas log sets have detailed log arrangements that mimic the look and feel of real wood logs paired with dancing yellow flames for the ultimate in realism and ease of use.

There are two main types of gas log sets to consider: vent-free gas log sets that offer a superb balance between appearance and heating efficiency and vented gas log sets that create larger, more random flame presentations that come closest to a real wood fire.


GAS LOG SET DESIGN STYLES

Vent-Free Gas Log Set

Vented Gas Log Set


VENT-FREE GAS LOG SETS

Vent-free or ventless gas log sets are a great choice if you are looking for the highest heating efficiency possible. They’re a superb supplemental heating source when used in an approved vent-free firebox or wood-burning fireplace with the damper closed. Since vent-free gas logs produce moisture, it’s important they’re properly sized for the room you use them in. Download and complete the Air for Combustion and Ventilation Worksheet and check with local building codes to make sure a vent-free gas appliance is an appropriate option for your application.

Vent-free Gas Log Set Features

  • Use in approved vent-free fireboxes, and factory-built and masonry wood-burning fireplaces
  • Do not use in factory-built fireplaces that state unvented gas logs should not be used
  • No venting required; however, adequate air must be available for combustion and ventilation
  • 99.9% heat efficiency offers exceptional zone heating capabilities
  • Required oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) ignition pilot is included on all vent-free gas log burners that automatically shuts off unit if oxygen levels drop below an 18% safety threshold
  • Millivolt control models offer reliable on/off operation with remote control capabilities
  • Electronic ignition control models feature gas-saving intermittent pilot ignition (IPI) and seamless battery backup that provides continued operation in the event of a power failure
  • Wall switch, on/off remote controls, and multifunction remote controls are available for easy control of electronic ignition models
  • A variety of highly detailed logs available with realistic wood grain textures and colors
  • Outdoor-specific models with stainless-steel burners and grates are also available

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VENTED GAS LOG SETS

Primarily chosen for decorative applications, vented gas log sets offer the ambiance of a traditional real wood fire with the convenience of gas. Since these log sets are only approved for use in fully vented wood-burning fireplaces that can withstand higher temperatures, they are able to burn with larger, more realistic flames and embers. Electronic ignition models combined with remote controls bring another level of convenience. Vented gas log sets also eliminate the work and mess associated with building, tending, and cleaning up after a wood fire.

Vented Gas Log Set Features

  • For use in fully vented and operational wood-burning fireplaces only
  • Fireplace must be operated with glass doors and damper in fully open position
  • Used in decorative applications due to low, less than 10% heating efficiency
  • Match-light models available for natural gas applications (safety pilot kits required for LP gas)
  • Electronic ignition control models feature gas-saving intermittent pilot ignition (IPI) and seamless battery backup that provides continued operation in the event of a power failure
  • Wall switch, on/off remote controls, and multifunction remote controls are available for easy control of electronic ignition models
  • A variety of highly detailed logs available with realistic wood grain textures and colors
  • Outdoor-specific models with stainless-steel burners and grates are also available

VIEW VENTED GAS LOGS


Find the Right Superior Gas Log Set for Your Home

Now that you have a better idea of the type of gas log set that best fits your needs, visit our Gas Log Sets product catalog to select the perfect fireplace and accessories.

Tips for Safe Operation


Our Commitment to Safety

Superior products are constructed with the utmost care and precision and designs comply with national safety standards. However, personal safety begins with good fire management. The temperatures of surfaces in and around a fire can become extremely hot during operation. It is essential to monitor traffic around a Superior Fireplace to prevent burns and to protect the overall safety of your home and loved ones.

Tips for Safe Operation

  • Always read and follow the instructions for the safe use and maintenance of your Superior Fireplace.
  • Surfaces on fireplaces, stoves, and inserts get EXTREMELY HOT!
  • The glass on the front of a fireplace reaches EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures and can cause severe burns if touched.
  • Surfaces around the fire—especially glass doors or panels—can stay very hot for long periods of time after operation has ended. Be aware that surfaces may stay warm from a lit pilot light, even if the product is not operating.
  • Never leave young children or pets alone when operating a Superior Fireplace.
  • Educate your family about fire safety before you begin operating a new Superior Fireplace.
  • Use a firescreen (if applicable) for added safety.
  • Always keep a hearth product remote away from small children.

Free Safety Guard Offer for Superior Single-Pane, Sealed Glass Front Gas Fireplaces*

Superior Fireplace Safety Guards provide some benefit relative to reducing the severity of a burn or injury against severe burns and injuries by preventing direct contact with the front glass surface of your gas fireplace through the use of a formed mesh screen that stands off from the unit. It is easy to install and is removable. This screen is not decorative but rather a safety device that should be used when children or other at-risk populations will be near the fireplace. However, it is not a substitute for following all safety guidelines included in the care and operation manual accompanying your fireplace.

*Safety Guards may not be available for some older models, which are no longer in production.

Decorative Firescreens for Superior Fireplaces

Superior Fireplace makes several types of firescreens available for fireplaces. While wood-burning, factory-built fireplaces come equipped with wire mesh draw screens, Superior Fireplace offers for purchase decorative firescreens for Superior brand gas fireplaces with single-pane glass panel fronts. These include Screen Panel Kits or Screen Barrier Kits which provide a mesh covering that prevents direct contact with the hot glass surface. Although these screens provide some benefit relative to reducing the severity of a burn, they are not intended as a safety device.

Remember, Safety is a Responsibility with any Fire-Associated Product

Read and understand the information in the Homeowner’s Care and Operation Manual that accompanies each appliance. Refer to these tips regularly and review with those in your home to assure careful operation and long-lasting comfort.

For more information on hearth product safety, visit the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association (HPBA) at www.hpba.org.

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