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Superior MHW36R Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Clean-face round back fireplace with bi-fold doors and combustion air kit
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P/N 127312-01 Rev. B 08/2014
P127312-01
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and manintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
The information contained in this manual apply
to the model(s) fireplace identified on this page.
This information will help you obtain safe and
dependable service from your fireplace system.
Keep this document in a safe place for future
reference.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior™ Clean-Face Round Back Fireplace with
Bi-Fold Doors and Combustion Air Kit
Models
MHW36R
PFS
®
C
US
SAVE THIS BOOK
POUR LE CANADA: L'autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l'installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d'obtenir un permis.
Before you start your first fire, read this manual care-
fully to be sure you understand your fireplace system
completely. Failure to follow these suggestions could
result in hazardous operation or fireplace malfunction,
creating a serious potential for personal injury and/
or property damage.
If you have any questions regarding the safe use or
operation of your fireplace, contact your local distribu-
tor or your contractor/builder.
Most chimney systems will require on site completion
after placement of the manufactured home.
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Clean-Face Round Back Fireplace with Bi-Fold Doors and Combustion Air Kit P/N 127312-01 Rev. B 08/2014 Models MHW36R ® P127312-01 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and manintain your appliance, it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table oF ConTenTS Safety ..............2 Operation and Maintenance Guidelines .... 15 Specifications ............3 Replacement Parts ..........17 Fireplace Installation..........3 Technical Service..........17 Venting Installation ..........6 Parts ..............17 Optional Gas Line Installation......13 Accessories ............18 Finishing Fireplace ..........

  • Page 3: Specifications

    SpeCiFiCaTionS Round Top Termination Storm Collar Flashing Firestop 42" Thimble " " " 13" Firestop " 5/8" 1" Airspace 36" To Combustible 3" Materials 41" 1" Combustible Wall Board 0" To Top Spacer 1/2" Air Space Back and Sides No Combustible J-Box Material On Face Access...
  • Page 4 FireplaCe inSTallaTion Continued Maximum height of any system is 40 feet.* " This measurement includes fireplace, chim- 10" ney sections and height of termination assem- bly at level of flue gas outlet (see Figure 3). Effective Height of Effective Height of RT-8DM RT-8DM Termination Cap...
  • Page 5 FireplaCe inSTallaTion Continued FRAMING HEARTH ExTENSION A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 1. Frame opening for fireplace using dimen- 16" in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond sions shown in Figures 1 and 2. each side of the fireplace opening is required 2.

  • Page 6: Venting Installation

    VenTing inSTallaTion OUTSIDE AIR KIT Installer may choose either left or right side mounting to allow for proper wall/rafter Installation of an outside air kit should be clearances. completed during the rough framing of For AK6-WE Only: Construct a 4.5" x 4.5" fireplace due to nature of its location.
  • Page 7 2. Cut out any visible insulation that may LINEAL GAIN obstruct airflow. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN 3. Extend flex duct to attach air inlet tube. MHW36R Fireplace 42" 4. Insert inner tab of inlet tube into mating 12-8DM Pipe Section "...
  • Page 8 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued ADjUSTABLE FIRESTOP THIMBLE There are three vent kits available which have been specially designed for common installa- (FST-A) tions in manufactured (mobile) homes: MW8K Adjustable Firestop Thimble Assembly (FST-A) (8' vent kit) and MW9K (9' vent kit). Contents is used to provide necessary air space and of these kits are listed under Accessories on clearance between chimney pipe and insula-...
  • Page 9 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued PENETRATING ROOF If adapter is needed, secure it onto firestop using holes provided (see Figure 10). The To maintain a 1" clearance to pipe on a roof row of holes on sides of thimble is provided with a pitch, a rectangular opening must be to allow for pitch variances.
  • Page 10 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-8DM) 2. Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. Straps must be securely 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install nailed to rafters or joists (see Figure 13, combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48" details A and B).
  • Page 11 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued Return Return Return Offset Elbow Offset Elbow Elbow Elbow Elbow 6' Max. 6' Max. Ceiling Support Pipe Return 12S-8DM Return 6' Max. Elbow Elbow 6' Max. Offset Offset Elbow 6' Max. Elbow 6' Max. Offset Elbow Figure 14 - Typical Offset Terminations (For Systems with 2 Elbow Sets, Maximum Height is 20') FIRESTOP SPACERS (3600FS-8DM-1) Storm Collar...
  • Page 12 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued RTL-8DM Attach Storm Collar Installation (SC1) Bracket Tabs Place storm collar over pipe and slide down Level of to Outer Pipe until it is snug against the open edge of flash- Flue Gas (3 Places) ing (see Figure 17). Use SC1 for all round Outlet Secure with terminations.

  • Page 13: Optional Gas Line Installation

    VenTing inSTallaTion Continued 10 FOOT RULE must not penetrate inner flue pipe). The angle of support wires should not be more than 45° All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must from horizontal when fastened to roof. Place extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the chimney support brackets approximately 18"...
  • Page 14 VenTing inSTallaTion Continued 3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into fireplace Note: Secure incoming gas line to wood fram- through rear at gas line conduit sleeve ing to provide rigidity for threaded end. (if using a raised platform, add height). If you wish to install an unvented (vent- Provide sufficient gas line into fireplace free) gas log set, ONLY UNVENTED GAS...

  • Page 15: Finishing Fireplace

    FiniShing FireplaCe Combustible materials, such as wallboard, Note: HUD requirements may supersede gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, these minimum dimensions. etc. may make direct contact with sides and Combustible top around the fireplace face. It is important that Material "...
  • Page 16 operaTion and MainTenanCe gUidelineS Continued Door Removal 1. Fold doors (fully open) and press up on upper door spring clip until top pin is free of the spring clip (see Figure 26). Tip door toward middle of fireplace opening and lift door out of the lower pivot hole.

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    operaTion and MainTenanCe gUidelineS Continued LOCATING ACCESS COvER PLATE Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory may have shifted or moved out of place while fireplace was in transit. These cover plates must be kept in the proper location prior to using the fireplace (See Figure 29).

  • Page 18: Accessories

    BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS BRICk LINER vDG36E - Brushed Finish DP36E - Platinum Finish Rear - PN 20029 vDBP36E - Black Finish Left Side - PN 20030 Right Side - PN 20030 Front Bottom - PN 21242 Rear Bottom - PN 21241 EMBER PROTECTOR - 20093 OUTSIDE AIR kIT FOR FLOOR INSTALLATION (INCLUDED)
  • Page 19 aCCeSSorieS Continued 1.5”/12’ Pitch 1.5" 12” 2.5”/12’ Pitch 2.5" 12" ADjUSTABLE HOOD GA6053 - Antique Brass Finish GA6050 - Black Painted Finish This hood is required when installing a vent- free gas log heater in this firebox. ADjUSTABLE FIRESTOP THIMBLE FST-A Includes: Thimble - PN 22383...
  • Page 20 aCCeSSorieS Continued AIR INLET HOOD (6 PACk) - Mk6-WI THIMBLE EXTENSIONS TXL-8DM - 43" - PN 20745 TX-8DM - 26" - PN 20746 FACE ExTENSION - FE-36R Front face extension would add 6” to the width FLEX DUCT 6" X 25" (3 PACk) - MP6-75 and 6”...

  • Page 21: Important Notices

    IMPORTANT NOTICE Canadian code CAN/ULC-S610-M87 and NOTICE: The firebox canopy (hood) A manufactured shroud which other pertinent codes require stainless steel must not be modified or replaced with chimney for the installation of this fireplace. has been approved by a national a canopy that may be provided with A Cold Air Climate Kit is also required in the unvented decorative room heater.

  • Page 22: Year Limited Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 127312-01 Rev. B 08/14 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 www.ihp.US.com Nashville, TN 37210 P127312-01...

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