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Superior BC36MH Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES
MODELS BC36MH & BCD36MH
36" Wood-Burning Fireplaces
P/N 700039M Rev. B 10/2011
MODELS
BC36MH
BCD36MH
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient
and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please
read and understand these instructions before beginning your
installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace
system, including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney
components and accessories, may void the warranty, listings
and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and
potentially dangerous installation.
IMPORTANT! TO ENSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS
DOORS, INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB
CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR
BOTTOM.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OTL Report No.
116-F-43-2
US

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES MODELS BC36MH & BCD36MH 36" Wood-Burning Fireplaces P/N 700039M Rev. B 10/2011 MODELS BC36MH BCD36MH This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    tABlE oF coNtENts 1. Before starting your fireplace installation, WARNINg read these installation instructions carefully Safety Rules ........Page 2 to be sure you understand them completely this fireplace has not been tested and in entirety. Failure to follow them could Tools and Building Supplies ....Page 2 cause a fireplace malfunction resulting in with an unvented gas log set.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INtRoductIoN These fireplace systems are designed for in- The combustion air kit, firestop spacer and roof stallation in accordance with the National Fire flashing (not chase flashings) may be placed general Information Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces directly on or against normal construction and solid fuel burning appliances;...

  • Page 4: Assembly Outline

    WARNING Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Do not obstruct the collar open- ings around the base of the chim- fi Hearth Do not insulate the chimney Draft Stops enclosure cavity with blown or fill type insulation materials. Hearth Firestop ASSEMBLY OUTLINE CTDT Termination Before You Start...

  • Page 5: Assembly Steps

    AssEMBly stEPs cAutIoN Top Spacer Note: The following steps represent the normal the structural integrity of the sequence of installation. Each installation is Maintain manufactured home floor, wall, 1" (25 mm) unique, however, and might require a different Air Space sequence.
  • Page 6 Use screws, 8d nails or equivalent fasteners (Figure 12). This manufactured home model is also provided with floor brackets used to secure the fireplace to the floor to prevent shifting in transit. Optional Floor Bracket Note: The use of floor brackets are optional. They are included (unbent) inside the Com- bustion Air Kit package, located inside the firebox.

  • Page 7: Fireplace Specifications

    FIREPlAcE sPEcIFIcAtIoNs Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure FOAK-6 Outside Product Reference Information Including Finising Materials if any Air Kit Cat. Model Ship. Ship. Volume h4630 Bc36Mh 175 lb. 20.7 cu. ft. (See Note **) h4631 Bcd36Mh 180 lb. 20.7 cu. ft. Framing dimensions Rough Header...

  • Page 8: Installing The Chimney System

    For canadian Installations Proceed step 2. Using standard construction framing Nail permanently, using at least two (2) more techniques, construct opening for chimney fasteners, after chimney sections have been with steps 5 through 8 route up through the ceiling(s) and roof or assembled through the thimble/firestop spacer through an outside chase.
  • Page 9 Note: The installation of the thimble extension At all subsequent joints, the upper flue section fits into the preceding flue section. Each piece (F8-TE26 in the US or F8-TE26-2 in Canada ) snaps together by means of locking tabs (9 is not required in manufactured homes having locking tabs per joint).

  • Page 10: Ten Foot Rule Summary

    Next, slide roof flashing over extended chimney Seal storm collar to outer chimney with roof 2. Center inner slip section in inner flue pipe- caulking or mastic around entire circumfer- section that previously has been installed above slip down. ence of pipe. Also add extra roof caulking to the roof opening in Step 4.

  • Page 11: Special Offset Instructions

    If the horizontal distance from the peak of the sPEcIAl oFFsEt INstRuctIoNs A 1/8" diameter hole must be drilled in the roof is less then 10', the top of the chimney must chimney joint using a 1/8” diameter drill. Hole be at least 2' above the peak of the roof.

  • Page 12: Vertical Elevation Chart

    FtF8 VERtIcAl ElEVAtIoN chARt height of chimney Number of FtF8 height of height of chimney Number of FtF8 height of only chimney components chimney only chimney components chimney only only Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 24" 36" 48" Meters Inches Feet/Inches 12"...

  • Page 13: Offset Elevation Chart

    FtF8 oFFsEt ElEVAtIoN chARt FtF8-s4 Number of FtF8 chimney sections offset offset stabilizer offset offset 12" 18" 24" 36" 48" (inches) (inches) (meters) (meters) – 0.10 0.40 – 0.23 0.63 – 0.31 0.76 – 0.36 0.85 – 0.38 0.89 – 0.44 0.98 –...

  • Page 14: Installing Offsets

    offset Elbow Assembly IMPoRtANt Offset elbows install the same as chimney the fireplace must be wired to sections. First, snap the inner section INTO the preceding inner section of flue. Check connec- the house electrical system at the tion by pulling up slightly to ensure a tight fit. time of installation in order for Next, the outer sections snap lock OVER the the fans to operate, (see Figures...

  • Page 15: Combustion Air Kits

    Always check local building codes. Instal- cAutIoN Combustion Air lation of the BFK36 Blower Kit must comply Actuator with local regulations as well as the National When using the decorative gas Electric Code. appliance, the fireplace damper must be set in the fully open combustion Air Kits position.

  • Page 16: Glass Doors

    Note: A 1" air space must be preserved for all These fireplaces may sit directly on a com- hearth Extensions and Wall shields combustible materials extending for any con- bustible surface. A 1"** air space is required tinuous length adjacent to the chimney. A hearth extension must be installed with all between framing, insulation, building materials fireplaces.
  • Page 17 Wall Shield Required Where Less Than 12". Adjacent Wall Is hearth Extension dimensions Never Allowed Closer Than 7". 24" 16" 30" Protected 8" Side Wall 30" 46" Note: to convert inches to millimeters divide by .03937. Figure 42 Methods of determining hearth Extension and Wall shield listed Material Equivalents - To determine the thickness required for the alternate...

  • Page 18: Finish Requirements

    calculating Minimum thickness if WARNINg Multiple Materials are used Combustible When installing hearth extension Materials At times it is important to know what Allowed In in front of a non-circulating fire- Fireplace combination of materials are acceptable for use Shaded Area place model, the fireplace must be “Safe Zone”...
  • Page 19 INstAllAtIoN coMPoNENts Firestop spacer (Flat) (single Pack) 63l29 F8Fs stabilizer 63l25 FtF8-s4 Firestop spacer (Flat) (single Pack) 63l31 F8Fs-2** Firestop spacer (Flat) (12 Pack) 94l76 F8Fs-12 63l10 FtF8-12 63l13 FtF8-18 6" Duct Air Inlet Hood FOAK-6W h0522 FtF8-24 (optional) 63l14 FtF8-36 63l15 FtF8-48...
  • Page 20 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, and prices, and also to discontinue colors, styles, and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2007/2011 LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS P/N 700039M Rev. B 10/2011...

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