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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 1/13 Rev. 21...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Table of Contents Safety Information ..................3 Specifications and Framing ...............4 Parts Identification ..................5 Chimney Requirements ................6 Planning Information ..................7 Installation ....................8 Replacement Parts ..................18 Accessories .....................20 Warranty....................23 BFC36 Listed UL127 / ULC-S610 Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard. Description Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fireplace. compliance before installing the fireplace. The BFC36 is a balanced flue (closed combustion) heat-... -
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 30˚ Elbow Offsets Elbow Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ Offset Rise 30° 3” 11” 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
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chase Installation A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses the fireplace and/or chimney. Chases are typically built on the outside of the house with fireplace opening cut into the outer wall of a room. (Page 4, Fig. 2) - Page 9 It is very important to install BFC36 the second elbow in each offset as close to the ceiling NOTE: The BFC36 fireplace must use Vermont Castings LOCATE CENTER LINE Circulating model or support as possible so that the elbow straps can be Group Model triple wall 8”...
- Page 10 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Positioning, Safety Strips, Possible Obstructions Securing the Fireplace The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at Slide fireplace into position. which the chimney passes through ceiling. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center strips under front bottom edge about 1Z\x”...
- Page 11 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Elbow Strap Support Structure Nail Top Standoffs Elbow Strap (must be tight) Nail Side- Nailing Flanges Ceiling Hole Framing Angled Strap Angled Firestop FPC549a Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position. Chimney Support Strap FP270/271 (must be tight) Installing the Fig.
- Page 12 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Ceiling Installation Attic Installation Nails (4) Joist irestop Spacer irestop Spacer Joist Nails (4) NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the firestop is not required in the attic installation. FP593 Fig. 15 Installing firestop spacer.
- Page 13 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace with Vermont Castings Group chimney termination to find Finish Wall correct size of roof hole. Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not install a There must be a 1Z\x” (38 mm) air space between outermost combustible mantel shelf less than 12”...
- Page 14 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel Shelf (305mm) and Trim Max. Finished Wall 1Z\x" Stud (38mm) 12" (305mm) Standoff Min. 6" Noncombustible (159mm) Material Min. Circulating Front Fireplace Opening Side View Z\x" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall...
- Page 15 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Side Wall Protection Hearth Installation Adjacent combustible side walls that are within minimum A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor dimensions shown in Figure 23 of the fireplace opening in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 20 for minimum must be protected with a specifically built wall shield as dimensions and mounting detail.
- Page 16 Glass Door Operation FP550 R Value is for 1/2 inch. BR/BC - SEALING The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN DETAILS closed. (Fig. 23) ** Thickness of Listed Material...
- Page 17 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 advan- tage since there is no damper to potentially leave open Ceramic Knockout after a fire dies down.
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Page 18: Replacement Parts
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Vermont Castings Group 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 Ref. Description BFC36 BFC parts 2008 2/08 djt 1. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Accessories
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Vermont Castings Group distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: Vermont Castings Group, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services. - Page 21 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 22 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 7412647...
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Page 23: Warranty
Limitations and Exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Vermont Castings Group any other obliga- tions of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. - Page 24 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.Vermont Castings Group.com 7412647...