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Summary of Contents for MHSC BR36
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Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplace Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual For Models: BR36 BR42 BC36 BC42 WF553 BR/BC36 11/10/97 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412944 1/11 Rev. 27... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The BR/BC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs. fireplaces. The BR36/42 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-face Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other fireplace and the BC36/42 (Builder Circulating) unit has products not specified for use with this fireplace. -
Page 3: Specifications And Framing
(241mm) " Electrical Access (337mm) If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm). Fig. 1 BR36 Series specifications and framing. FP526 BR36 SPECS 10/28/98 BC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model " (559mm) - Page 4 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces BR42 Series Woodburning Fireplace " (711mm) Rough Opening 11" Dia. Depth 49" (1245mm) " (279mm) " " (13mm) (187mm) 8" Dia. (521mm) (203mm) 20" (508mm) " Recessed Nailing Flange Rough Opening Width 47" (1194mm) Rough Opening Height "...
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Page 5: Parts Identification
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Front Width Back Width Depth BR/BC36 33Z⁄v" 19⁵⁄₈" 15Z⁄v" (845 mm) (499 mm) (387 mm) BR/BC42 39Z⁄v" 25⁵⁄₈" 15Z⁄v" (997 mm) (651 mm) (387 mm) FP1531 FP1531 Fig. 4a Hearth dimensions. hearth dimensions 9/04 djt Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for Termination Cap... -
Page 6: Chimney Requirements
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations OFFSET CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT RISE CHIMNEY SECTION FP282 FP282 30˚ 30° elbow Offsets ELBOW RETURN MBUF ELBOW 5/26/96 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' Offset Rise 30˚ 3" 11" OFFSET 8Z⁄v" 20" ELBOW RISE 11Z⁄v"... -
Page 7: Planning Information
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Planning Information The Ten Foot Rule Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the height above the roof top. -
Page 8: Installation
If you need help in determining fireplace location or how outer pipe and firestop. It is vital that some air be al- the chimney system should be run, contact your MHSC lowed to flow through this very thin gap. Fireplaces dealer for assistance. - Page 9 Surface CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SEC- TIONS AND ELBOWS. NOTe: Fireplaces may use MHSC Model SK8, or Model S (three wall) chimney systems. The BR/BC Series Fireplace will accept the SK8 chimney system as is; but a TWABR adapter collar is required when using the Model S (triple wall) chimney system.
- Page 10 This is accomplished by New Framing Members using MHSC elbows. Use the 30° Offset Elbow table on Page 6 to determine proper offset and parts required. A "SK" Series framing = 14Z⁄₂" X 14Z⁄₂" (368 x 368mm) Each offset requires two (2) elbows.
- Page 11 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces The following table gives firestop spacer model num- Installing Outside Air Kit bers: An outside air kit is installed in all BR/BC Series Fire- Angle of Chimney at Ceiling places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of Size of Chimney Vertical 30°...
- Page 12 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing the Chimney System Pipe Section Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar Pipe on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you Lance get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap Pipe together.
- Page 13 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Firestop spacers are not available for nor are they re- A chimney support is 2Z⁄₂" (64mm) long when installed. quired on vertical walls. Consider this dimension when determining how many straight chimney sections are needed. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer.
- Page 14 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Install Remainder of Chimney Sections Air Space Clearances Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to Combustible framing material MUST NOT install pipe to the predetermined height. penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas).
- Page 15 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model - No Mantel Clearance - Radiant Circulating Model Noncombustible Facing Material Model - with Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Combustible Combustible Mantel and Mantel and Mantel and 12" 12" Trim 12"...
- Page 16 Figure 23 of the fireplace floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini- opening must be protected with MHSC Wall Shield mum dimensions and mounting detail. Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described NOTe: Hearth extension must not cover the air in Figure 20.
- Page 17 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces example of Determining Hearth extension equiva- WARNINg: HeARTH eXTeNSION MUST Be IN- lents STALLeD IN ACCORDANCe WITH FIgURe 23 AND MUST NOT COVeR THe BOTTOM FRONT OPeNINg To determine the thickness required for any new mate- OF THe CIRCULATINg MODeL.
- Page 18 Fireplace Top View Hole in Outer Casing MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2 inch gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use 1" in MHSC fireplaces.) Min.
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Page 19: Replacement Parts
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, with out notice. BR/BC SeRIeS Item/Model Number BR/BC36 BR/BC42 1. Damper Blade Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 2. -
Page 20: Accessories
MHSC approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifica- tions, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the MHSC warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance. - Page 21 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8 Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. Extended (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8L Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary...
- Page 22 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces (Chimney Components con't.) Canada Component Description Model Number Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system.
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
Limitations and exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obligations of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. - Page 24 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...