Table Of Contents; Safety Information - Monessen Hearth BR400 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces
PLeASe ReAD THIS MANUAL BeFORe INSTALLINg AND USINg FIRePLACe.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The BR/BC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning
fireplaces. The BR400/500 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-
face fireplace and the BC400/500 (Builder Circulating)
unit has fixed grilles.
Precautions
MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been highly
tested and will operate safely when installed in accor-
dance with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully
read and understand all instructions before beginning
installation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component parts,
immediately report damage to your Monessen dealer.
Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be
voided and a fire hazard may be created.
MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
•
Installation by any other than a qualified install-
er, preferably NFI or WeTT (Canada) certified.
•
Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-
ney component;
•
Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof; (except for chase
flashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation
instructions).
•
Installation other than as instructed by MHSC;
or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by MHSC in
combination or assembly with a Monessen fire-
place system, notwithstanding any independent
testing laboratory or other third party approval
of such component parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the fireplace.
Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
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Safety Information

Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other
products not specified for use with this fireplace.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air
inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the
fire.
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be
installed before framing the fireplace. The gas line must
be installed by a certified gas line installer.
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drafts
gas Logs
BR400 / BR500
BC400 / BC500
Listed
UL 127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

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