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MHSC BFC36 Installation And Operating Manual

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BFC cover
8/18/00 djt
For use in the U.S. / Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories
Report No. MH7603
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
BFC
Balanced Flue
(Closed Combustion)
Heat-Circulating Fireplace
Model:
BFC36
Homeowner's Installation and
Operating Manual
7412647 2/10 Rev. 18

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  • Page 1 Balanced Flue (Closed Combustion) Heat-Circulating Fireplace Model: BFC36 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual BFC cover 8/18/00 djt For use in the U.S. / Canada Underwriter’s Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412647 2/10 Rev. 18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Table of Contents Safety Information ..................3 Specifications and Framing ...............4 Parts Identification ..................6 Chimney Requirements ................7 Planning Information ..................8 Installation ....................9 Replacement Parts ..................19 Accessories .....................21 Warranty....................23 BFC36 Listed UL127 / ULC-S610 Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in Description compliance before installing the fireplace. The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fire- This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to place. The BFC36 is a balanced flue (closed combus- the out-of-doors.

  • Page 4: Specifications And Framing

    (997mm) (533mm) (914mm) " " " (914mm) " (176mm) (279mm) (246mm) " 41 " (1064mm) (49mm) Fig. 1 BFC36 specifications and framing. BFC36 specs Front Width Back Width Depth 8/18/00 djt BFC36 32Z\x" 20M\zn" 17C\v" (826 mm) (519 mm) (451 mm) FP1531 Fig.

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (Cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Trim Ledge Standoff Surround Glass Door Gas Line Ac- cess Hole (Each Side) Romex Pigtail Gas Line Access Knock-...

  • Page 6: Chimney Requirements

    BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section IWF282 30° FP282 Elbow 30 Elbow Offsets Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ Offset Rise 3” 11” 30° Offset 8Z\v" 20"...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule 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

    8/21/00 into the outer wall of a room. (Page 4, Fig. 2) If you need help in determining fireplace location or how the chimney system should be run, contact your MHSC dealer for assistance. 7412647...
  • Page 9 Installing Electrical Wire TIONS AND ELBOWS. The fan requires 120VAC, 60 Hz power which may be NOTE: The BFC36 fireplace must use MHSC Model connected to the right side of the fireplace using the triple wall 8” chimney components only. The installation romex pigtail provided with teh unit.
  • Page 10 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Chimney Centerline Possible Obstructions Actual Center- The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at point which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney cen- 8 "...
  • Page 11 BFC36 Balanced 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 1Z\x” (38mm), al- lowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox. Over- lap strips at least 1/2”...
  • Page 12 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Installing the Pipe Section Chimney System Pipe Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 14. When you Lance Pipe get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together.
  • Page 13 Cut and Frame Roof Hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney Attic Joist termination installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with MHSC chimney termination to find correct Base Flanges size of roof hole. Ceiling There must be a 1Z\x” (38mm) air space between out-...
  • Page 14 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Check the chimney top installation instructions for Air Space Clearances details on how high above the roof top the chimney sec- tions (all pipes) should extend. Combustible framing material MUST NOT Installing Top Housing penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas).
  • Page 15 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel Shelf (305mm) and Trim Finished Wall Max. 1Z\x" Stud (38mm) 12" (305mm) Standoff Min. 6" Noncombustible Material (159mm) Min. Circulating Front Fireplace Opening Side View Z\x" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall...
  • Page 16 Figure 24 of the fireplace floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 21 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 inlet in Figure 18.
  • Page 17 Glass Door Operation Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.** FP550 BR/BC - SEALING The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully DETAILS closed. (Fig. 28) R Value is for 1/2 inch. 9/29/97 * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN...
  • Page 18 Hole in ing Fireplace” for starting and maintaining a wood fire. Outer Cas- Note that the BFC36 does not have a damper to open or close. This is a tremendous efficiency increasing advantage since there is no damper to potentially leave Ceramic Knockout open after a fire dies down.
  • Page 19 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace BFC parts 2008 Ref. Description BFC36 2/08 djt 1. Top Grille - Painted 3126160 2.
  • Page 20 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description BFC36 17. Blower Assembly - FKSX-A 20000620 18. Grate Retainer 2353179 19. Junction Box Assembly 3126161 20. Ceramic Glass Panel (two per fireplace) 30004352 21. Flat Gasket 3/4” Wide (two per fireplace) 20013997 22.

  • Page 21: Accessories

    MHSC approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, 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 22 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8”...

  • Page 23: 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...