Table Of Contents; Safety Information - Vermont Castings BR36 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 BR36/42 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-face
fireplace and the BC36/42 (Builder Circulating) unit has
fixed grilles.
Precautions
Vermont Castings Group fireplaces and component parts
have been highly tested and will operate safely when
installed in accordance 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 Vermont Castings
Group Fireplaces dealer.
Only use Vermont Castings Group components or the war-
ranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.
Vermont Castings Group warranty will be voided by and
Vermont Castings Group disclaims any responsibility for
the following actions:
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Installation by any other than a qualified installer,
preferably NFI or WeTT (Canada) certified.
•
Installation of any damaged fireplace or chimney
component;
•
Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof; (except for chase
flashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation
instructions).
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Installation other than as instructed by Vermont
Castings group; or
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Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by Vermont Cast-
ings group in combination or assembly with a
Vermont Castings group Fireplaces fireplace
system, notwithstanding any independent test-
ing 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 prod-
ucts not specified for use with this fireplace.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-
tion 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 in-
stalled 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
BR36 / BR42
BC36 / BC42
Listed
UL 127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

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