Majestic fireplaces BC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual
Majestic fireplaces BC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Majestic fireplaces BC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Br/bc series woodburning fireplace

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WF553
For use in U.S./Canada
BR/BC36
Underwriter's Laboratories
11/10/97
Report No. MH6018
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
BR/BC Series

Woodburning Fireplace

Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
For Models:
BR36
BR42
BC36
BC42
7412944 4/07 Rev. 21

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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    WF553 For use in U.S./Canada BR/BC36 Underwriter's Laboratories 11/10/97 Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplace Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual For Models: BR36 BR42 BC36 BC42 7412944 4/07 Rev. 21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have been highly tested and will operate safely when installed in accordance with instructions provided in this manual.
  • Page 3: Specifications And Framing

    ����" (241mm) (337mm) If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm). Fig. 1 BR36 Series specifications and framing. BC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 45���" (1162mm) ���" (13mm) ���" Outside 36���"...
  • Page 4 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® 49" (1245mm) ���" (13mm) ���" Outside 36���" (930mm) Gas Line Access ����" (241mm) (337mm) If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm). Fig. 3 BR42 Series specifications and framing. BC42 Series Woodburning Fireplace —...
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    Nailing Flange Gas Line Access (both sides) Electrical Access Outside Air Cover Plate Fig. 5 Fireplace and chase parts identification. 7412944 Majestic Fireplaces Front Width BR/BC36 33¹⁄₄" (845 mm) BR/BC42 39¹⁄₄" (997 mm) FP1531 Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing...
  • Page 6: Chimney Requirements

    Air Space Clearances: SK8 (2-wall) = 1¹⁄₂" and "S" Series (3-wall) = 2" Illustration Key The following safety rules apply to offset installations (letters correspond with illustration above): A. Height of the chimney is measured from the hearth to the chimney exit. BR/BC36 BR/BC42 Maximum: 90'0" 90'0" Minimum: Without Elbows 12' 6"...
  • Page 7: Planning Information

    Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the chimney system will be run. Mounting the Fireplace A fireplace may only be mounted on the following sur- faces: 1.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30' (9m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6m) with 3-wall chimneys.
  • Page 9 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1, 2, 3 or 4 for basic fireplace specifications.
  • Page 10 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® Straight-Up Chimney Installation To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 8¹⁄₄" (210 mm) Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this mark.
  • Page 11 The following table gives firestop spacer model num- bers: Angle of Chimney at Ceiling Size of Chimney Vertical 8" Flue SKFS2A "SK" Series 14¹⁄₂" x 14¹⁄₂" (368 mm x 368 mm) (368 mm x 648 mm) 8" Flue FS2A "S" Series 3-Wall 17¹⁄₂"...
  • Page 12 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® Installing the Chimney System Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together.
  • Page 13 Firestop spacers are not available for nor are they re- quired on vertical walls. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer. If you seal this area, it may cause a fire hazard. Canadian Requirements for Insulation Shield In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to...
  • Page 14 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® Install Remainder of Chimney Sections Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to install pipe to the predetermined height. Check the chimney top installation instructions for details on how high above the roof top the chimney sec- tions (all pipes) should extend.
  • Page 15 Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model - No Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Mantel and 12" Trim (305mm) Finished Max. Wall 1���" Header (38mm) 12" Standoff (305mm) Min. Noncombustible Material Radiant Surround Face Fireplace Opening * Minimum width from top of sur- round to bottom of screen rail Fig.
  • Page 16 EH2416 insulation (minimum R Value = 1.85) between decorative noncombustible rigid covering and combustible wall. Minimum height and width is 40" x 40". ** Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness of noncombustible surround facing. BR/BC36 16" 406 mm 305 mm BR/BC42 20"...
  • Page 17 To determine the thickness required for any new mate- rial: required listed thickness rial Example for Common Brick T (new) = 5.0/0.458 x 0.50 in. = 5.46 in. (new required thickness). Recessed Installation - BR/BC36 Only Noncombustible Material (if desired) MINIMUM THICKNESS Insulation with Minimum 0.50 in.** R Value of 2.75...
  • Page 18: Installing Line For Gas Log

    Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® Installing Line For Gas Log CFM Corporation fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2 inch gas line for installation of an approved gas ap- pliance. (CFM Corporation manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in CFM Corporation fireplaces.) Be sure to have the appliance installed in accordance with building codes.
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    firebox. Serial numbers/plant code with an 'H' require the firebrick listed first under the respective fireplace (white brick). Serial numbers/plant code with an 'X' require the firebrick listed second under the respective fireplace (grey brick). 7412944 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC36 RP199 3030176 BR/BC parts 3030126...
  • Page 20: Accessories

    Glass Door — Standard Fan Kit Variable Speed Control Outside Air Termination Hearth Extension Insulation Grate for BR/BC36/42 Hearth Patch Compound Chimney System Adapter Collar Contact your Majestic Fireplaces distributor or dealer for finishing Marble and Mantels, available in a wide selection of styles.
  • Page 21 U.S. Component Round Top Termination Round Top Termination - Extended Flashing Square Termination - Housing Adapter Kit Housing Extensions Square Chase Termination Adapter Kit Chase Top Housing Chase Top Housing SK8 Chimney Sections SK8 Chimney Elbows Firestop Chimney Support 7412944 Chimney Components Description Top used to terminate chimney at roof.
  • Page 22 Majestic Fireplaces BR/BC Series ® (Chimney Components con't.) Canada Component Chimney Collar Enclosure Attic Insulation Shield SK8 Chimney Sections 45˚ Chimney Elbows Description Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system.
  • Page 23 LIMITED WARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES CFM Corporation warrants its MAJESTIC FIREPLACES® Pre- Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Corporation supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan motor, and liners to be free from defects in material or workmanship, as follows: A.
  • Page 24 CFM Corporation 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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