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- Page 1 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplaces For Models: WMC36 WMC42 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual FP583A 12/18/98 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 20000583 2/10 Rev. 27...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MHSC dealer. The fireplace should not be located in areas that create Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air voided and a fire hazard may be created. -
Page 3: Specifications And Framing
WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace WMC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 22" (559mm) Rough Opening 47" (1194mm) Depth 11" Dia. Z\x" (13mm) (279mm) 8Z\ v " 22Z\x" (210mm) (572mm) 8" Dia. (203mm) 22" (559mm) Recessed B\," (16mm) Nailing Flange Rough Opening Width 41"... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Front Width back Width Depth WMC36 33Z\x" 20Z\v" 18Z\v" (851 mm) (514 mm) (464 mm) WMC42 39B\," 23C\," 18Z\v" (1007 mm) (594 mm) (464 mm) FP1531 Fig. 2a Hearth dimensions. FP1531 Chase Installation hearth dimensions 9/04 djt... -
Page 5: Chimney Requirements
20 feet. (G from the hearth to the chimney exit. 81" 146" plus H cannot exceed 20 feet.) 84" 151Z\v" WMC36 WMC42 e. A chimney support (Model SKCS8, 87" 156Z\x" Maximum: TCS8A - 8 inch triple wall) is required 89Z\v"... -
Page 6: Planning Information
WMC Series Woodburning 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 predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney chimney system will be run. -
Page 7: Installation
If you need help in determining fireplace location or lowed to flow through this very thin gap. how the chimney system should be run, contact your MHSC dealer for assistance. CAUTION: WHEN INSTALLING A FIREPLACE IN AN INSULATED ENCLOSURE, BE SURE ALL RE- QUIRED AIR SPACES ARE MAINTAINED. - Page 8 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing Ground Framing can be constructed before or after the fire- Ground Screw place is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Black Variable Speed Con- Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Wall trol (optional) Junction Box...
- Page 9 DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SECTIONS AND ELBOWS. NOTe: The WMC36 may use MHSC model SK8, or Model S (three wall) chimney systems. However, a Plumb Line TWABR adapter collar is required when using the Model S (triple wall) chimney system on this unit.
- Page 10 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing the Ceiling Hole Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure 13. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at Metal Safety Strips attic level.
- Page 11 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Installing Outside Air Kit Inner Pipe Section An outside air kit is installed in all WMC Series Fire- Pipe places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an AK-MST is required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors).
- Page 12 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Attic Installation Nails (4) Attic Insula- Firestop Spacer tion Shield Nails (4 required) Joist NOTe: If the attic insulation shield is used, the firestop is not required in the attic installation. Attic Joist Ceiling Installation Base Flanges Ceiling FP263...
- Page 13 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Cut and Frame Roof Hole Air Space Clearances Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter- Combustible framing material MUST NOT mination installed. Refer to installation instructions penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas). provided with the chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole.
- Page 14 Adjacent combustible side walls that are within the mini- Finished Wall mum dimensions shown in Figure 24 of fireplace open- Must be sealed with non- ing must be protected with MHSC Wall Shield Model Fireplace Front combustible material SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described below.
- Page 15 HEARTH perpendicular wall when using noncombustible wall shield* 4" MIN. Combustible material permitted within shaded area. * Noncombustible wall shield requires 1" MHSC EH2416 insulation (minimum R Value = 1.85) between decorative MINIMUM Safety strips COMBUSTIBLE noncombustible rigid covering and combustible wall.
- Page 16 2 x 4" Header - THICKNESS Decorative Do not notch at EH2416 Facing standoffs. 0.458 1.09 0.50 in.** (MHSC) Seal all cracks between fireplace surround and wall Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.** materials with noncombustible material. R Value is for 1/2 inch.
- Page 17 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Installing Line for gas Logs Fireplace Top View Hole in Outer Casing MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for 1"...
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Page 18: Replacement Parts
WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace 14a,b MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specificaitons, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without 2-583 notice. Parts page WMC36/42 Woodburning Fireplace 3/2/99 djt Item/Model Number WMC36 WMC42 1. Damper Blade... -
Page 19: 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 20 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. RLTSK8 (SK8) (Flashing not included.) Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. RLTSK8L Extended (SK8) (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary...
- Page 21 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace (Chimney Components con't.) Component Description Model Number Square Chase Termination Square chimney cap used to terminate chimney SLTS8 through chase. Includes adapter. (Flashing material) Adapter Kit Required to unite 3-wall chimney with S20BR, S20UB S20BT, S20BW Traditional Top Housing Chimney Support Used to support the chimney at each 30' of TCS8A...
- Page 22 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20000583...
- Page 23 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...