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CWC Series Woodburning Fireplaces 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. For Models: CWC400 CWC500 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual 87D1504 12/09 Rev. 4...
CWC400 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 47" (1194mm) Z\x" (13mm) Z\x" 36B\," (930mm) Outside Air Gas Line Access 9Z\x" (241mm) 8" (203mm) 15C\," (391mm) Fig. 1 CWC400 Series specifications and framing. CWC500 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 50" (1270mm) Z\x"...
Ceiling Level Standoff Nailing Flange Gas Line Access (both sides) Electrical Access Outside Air Cover Plate Fig. 3 Fireplace and chase parts identification. Front Width CWC400 33Z\x" (851 mm) CWC500 39B\," (1007 mm) FP1531 Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing...
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. CWC400 CWC500 Maximum: Minimum: Without Elbows 12' 6" 12' 6" With 2 Elbows* 15' 0"...
CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace 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 be mounted on the following surfaces: 1.
Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9 m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30' (9 m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6 m) with 3-wall chimneys.
CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fire- place 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 and 2 for basic fireplace specifications.
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CWC500 is designed to use only the "S" triple wall chimney system. Either chimney system may be used, but must not be mixed. NOTe: To use the TWABR adapter on the CWC400, remove and discard the cover plate on the top shield. (Fig.
CWC 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 attic level.
Installing Outside Air Kit An outside air kit is installed in all CWC Series Fire- 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). If the outside air kit is to be used, the AK-MST MUST be installed beFORe the fireplace is enclosed.
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CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace Attic Installation NOTe: If the attic insulation shield is used, the firestop is not required in the attic installation. Ceiling Installation Fig. 19 Installing firestop spacer. hole and the angled portion extending down into the FP593 hole.
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Cut and Frame Roof Hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter- mination installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with the chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole. There must be an air space (1Z\x" - SK8; 2" - 3-wall) between outermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces.
CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel and (305mm) Trim Max. 1Z\x" (38mm) 12" (305mm) Min. 6" (159mm) Min. Fireplace Top View Opening Z\x" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall Must be sealed with non- Fireplace Front combustible material Fig. 22 Mantel clearance. FP531b mantel clearances 9/03 djt...
(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. CWC400 16" 406 mm 305 mm CWC500 20"...
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CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS MATERIAL EH2416 0.458 1.09 (MHSC) Common Brick 0.10 R Value is for 1/2 inch. * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN ** Thickness of Listed Material Fig. 25 Hearth extension material factors. example of Determining Hearth extension FP533ADD equivalents...
Installing Line for gas Logs 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 use in MHSC fireplaces.) Be sure to have the appliance installed in accordance with building codes.
CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. CWC400/500 Woodburning Fireplace Item/Model Number 1. Damper Blade 2. Grille Painted (two per fireplace) 3.
Brushed Brass finish Deluxe Polished finish Pewter finish Completes connection from air kit to out-of-doors Converts CWC400 to use 3-wall system Provides hearth extension floor protection Patch cracks in hearth Optional brass trimmed, black mesh grille Optional brass trimmed, black mesh grille...
Factory-build Fireplace and Components What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.
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