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Majestic fireplaces BFC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Majestic fireplaces BFC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Balance flue (closed combustion) heat-circulating fireplace
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647
BFC cover
8/18/00 djt
For use in the U.S. / Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories
Report No. MH6018
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
BFC
Balance Flue
(Closed Combustion)
Heat-Circulating Fireplace
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
Model:
BFC36
7412647 3/06 Rev. 12

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  • Page 1 (Closed Combustion) Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC cover 8/18/00 djt For use in the U.S. / Canada Underwriter’s Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual Model: BFC36 7412647 3/06 Rev. 12...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Description The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fire- place. The BFC36 is a balanced flue (closed combus- tion) heat-circulating fireplace which receives outside combustion air through the chimney system.

  • Page 3: Hearth Dimensions

    BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 51����" (1297mm) ���" (13mm) ���" Gas Line 35" Access (889mm) ������" (246mm) Fig. 1 BFC36 specifications and framing. Fig. 1a Hearth dimensions. FP1531 hearth dimensions 9/04 djt 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Rough (624mm) ����"...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Batt Insulation (Cut out around firestop) Firestop Ceiling Level Gas Line Ac- cess Hole (Each Side) Top Grille and Air Outlet Nailing Flange Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing...

  • Page 5: Chimney Requirements

    Attach the straps of the return (top) elbow to a structural framing member. The offset (first) elbow of any pair does not have straps. Fig. 3 Chimney system requirements. 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Section 30° Elbow Return Elbow 30°...

  • Page 6: Planning Information

    BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the chimney system will be run. Mounting the Fireplace A fireplace may only be mounted on the following sur-...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Ver- mont Castings, Majestic Products dealer for assistance. 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Insulating Fireplace Enclosure If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate fireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible.
  • Page 8 PARTS DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SEC- TIONS AND ELBOWS. NOTE: The BFC36 fireplace must use CFM Corpora- tion Model triple wall 8” chimney components only. The installation procedure described in this manual applies only to this system.
  • Page 9 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney cen- 8���"...
  • Page 10 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplace into position. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety strips under front bottom edge about 1¹⁄₂” (38mm), al- lowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox. Over- lap strips at least 1/2”...
  • Page 11 Fig. 16 Installing firestop spacer. 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Fig. 14 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten. Elbow Strap Angled Strap FP270/271 Fig. 15 Attach straps to a structural framing member.
  • Page 12 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they required on vertical walls. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer. If you seal this area, it may cause a fire hazard.
  • Page 13 (Figures 19 and 20) NOTE: No side wall protection is required for fireplaces installed at 45° to two (2) side walls (corner installation). 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Air Space Clearances Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas).
  • Page 14 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel Shelf (305mm) and Trim Max. 1¹⁄₂" (38mm) 12" (305mm) Min. 6" (159mm) Min. Side View ¹⁄₂" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall Must be sealed with noncom- Fireplace bustible material Front Fig. 19 Mantel clearance.
  • Page 15 660mm Fig. 21 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions. 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 21 for mini- mum dimensions and mounting detail.
  • Page 16 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace WARNING: Hearth extension must be installed in accordance with Figure 23 and must not cover the bottom front opening of the circulating model. Alternate noncombustible materials may be used pro- viding the (total) thermal resistance (Rt value) of the al- ternate material employed is greater than or equal to R = 1.09 Thermal resistance (R) or thermal conductivity...
  • Page 17 ����� 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Fig. 27 Insert fallaway handle into steel handle. The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully FP1594 closed. (Fig. 28) Fig. 28 Correct door position. The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully closed.
  • Page 18 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Install 1/2” (13mm) certified gas pipe through opening. After gas pipe installation is complete, use insulation that was removed from gas line tube to repack space around the pipe. Material should be inserted from outside of the fireplace and packed tightly to totally seal between the pipe and tube.
  • Page 19 19. Junction Box Assembly 20. Front Handle w/Shaft 1/8” Nickel 21. Pawl Assy. 22. 3/8” Washer 23. Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Std. 24. Damper Steel Handle w/Screw 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC parts 8/24/00 djt 25, 26 21, 22, � BFC36...
  • Page 20 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. Description 25. Stud 3/8-16 x 1⁵⁄₈” 26. Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Toplk 27. Black Fall Away Handle (continued) BFC36 20009776 1203290 20006382 7412647...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    Grate for BR/BC36/42 Hearth Patch Compound See your for finishing Marble and Mantels, available in a wide selection of styles. 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Accessories Description Provides hearth extension floor protection Holds firewood in firebox Patch cracks in hearth...
  • Page 22 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Component Chimney Support Firestop Attic Insulation Shield Traditional Top Housing Housing Extension Contemporary Chase Top Termination Chase Top Housing Contemporary Flashing Chimney Sections Chimney Elbows Round Top Termination Extended Round Top Chase Termination Adapter Kit...
  • Page 23 LIMITED WARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES CFM Corporation warrants its Pre-Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Corporation-supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan motor, and liners to be free from defects in material or workmanship, as follows: A.
  • Page 24 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...