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Superior Fireplaces MHWB36CB Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Louvered wood-burning fireplace with bi-fold doors, fan kit and combustion air kit
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P/N 900671-00 Rev. NC 03/2016
Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement
en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900671-01.
P900671-00
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con-
tains 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 wood burning fireplace complies with UL127
CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT
FIREPLACE.
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 .
An IHP hood must be installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Accessories, page 19).
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.
This firebox meets the construction and safety standards of H.U.D. for application in mobile homes when
installed according to these instructions.
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace
system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances. Any modification or alteration of
the fireplace system, including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories, may void the
warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous
IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS: INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE
AND PLUMB CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Superior
with Bi-Fold Doors, Fan Kit and Combustion
Air Kit
PFS
®
C
US
REPORT NO. 09-171
SAVE THIS BOOK
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour
consultation ultérieure.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
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.
Louvered Wood-Burning Fireplace
®
MODEL
MHWB36CB
installation.

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  • Page 1 Air Kit MODEL P/N 900671-00 Rev. NC 03/2016 Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900671-01. MHWB36CB ® REPORT NO. 09-171 P900671-00 SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con- tains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety .....................2 Specifications .................4 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Fireplace Installation ..............5 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Venting Installation ................7 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Optional Gas Line Installation ............14 ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued This fireplace is not intended to be used as a substitute for a Never burn treated construction lumber or scraps. These woods furnace to heat an entire home. Use for supplemental heat only. burn excessively hot and may contain chemicals used to treat This wood burning fireplace complies with the UL 127 and ULC insects and fungus.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1" (26 mm) AIRSPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE 0" (0 mm) NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TO TOP MATERIAL ON FACE SPACERS LEFT SIDE AIR KIT GAS LINE KNOCK OUT KNOCK OUT COMBUSTIBLE WALL BOARD " (19 mm) AIR SPACE " BACK AND (353 mm) "...

  • Page 5: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION SELECTING LOCATION extend under fireplace a minimum of 1 ". Ember protector should be made of galvanized sheet metal (28 gage minimum) To determine safest and most efficient location for fireplace, you to prevent corrosion. must take into consideration the following guidelines: 6.
  • Page 6 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued WARNING Hearth extension is to be installed only as shown in FIREBOX Figure 3. Top View of Fireplace Seal Gap " (16 mm) Max. Fireplace Front SAFE ZONE 9" (229 mm) 1" Ember Protector (26 mm) 33° Min.

  • Page 7: Venting Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Wiring Instructions 4. Secure and seal flex duct to collar with metal tape (Not Supplied), 1. Loosen strain relief by turning plastic screw counterclockwise. screws or tie straps (Supplied). 5. Extend flex duct to attach outside air vent termination. 2.
  • Page 8 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued The chimney system approved for this fireplace consists of 12", There are three vent kits available which have been specially de- signed for common installations in manufactured (mobile) homes: 18", 24", 36" and 48" snap-lock, double-wall pipe segments, MW8K (8' vent kit), MW9K (9' vent kit) and MW8K-HT (8' HT vent planned for maximum adaptability to individual site requirements.
  • Page 9 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued section as needed to extend the thimble through the roof-line. Secure Room Above the thimble extension to the tube section with screws no more than 1/2" in length. Flange Open End End of of Tube Tube Firestop Spacer Thimble Figure 11 Firestop Spacer Base...
  • Page 10 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-8DM) Outer Pipe Of Thimble Cathedral Chimney 1. To achieve desired offset, you may install combinations of 12", 18", Ceiling 24", 36" and 48" length of double wall pipe (see Figure 16/offset chart). Note: For systems with 2 elbow sets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximum height for any system is 50 feet.
  • Page 11 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 4. All pipe connections between offset and return must be secured If area above is with two screws on outer pipe only (see Figure 16). Do not pen- a living space, etrate inner stainless. install firestop below framed FIRESTOP SPACERS (3600FS-8DM-1) hole.
  • Page 12 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued Terminations with 16" slip pipe sections are available. RTT-8DM and FLASHING INSTALLATION (V6F-8DM OR V12F-8DM) RLTT-8DM are approved for flashing installations. When needed, Determine flashing to be used with roof opening chart. Slide flashing these adjustable terminations may be used in combination with pipe over pipe until base is flat against roof.
  • Page 13 VENTING INSTALLATION Continued 10 FOOT RULE Self Drilling Screws All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of Chimney 3 feet in height above highest point where it passes through roof and Support Bracket 18" (458 mm) must be at least 2 feet above highest point of the roof that is within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (see Figure 25).

  • Page 14: Optional Gas Line Installation

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Outside of Fireplace Permanently Located (Sited) Homes Only Side Firebrick Incoming Finished Side Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified 1/2" Black Gas Line service person. Iron Pipe Conduit NOTE: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off.

  • Page 15: Operation And Maintenance Guidelines

    OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued FINISHING FIREPLACE Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may make direct contact with sides and top around the fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials do not overlap the face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible materials may overlap the front face provided they do not obstruct essential openings like louvered slots or any other opening.
  • Page 16 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Continued Door Adjustment Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips and upper spring clips. Replace doors and fully close them. Use 1/8" shims (any mate- Damper rial) to level doors. Once proper setting is achieved, carefully open Weight doors enough so that you can access spring clips with a phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of this fireplace, please contact your dealer. See Pages 20 to 21 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer. 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor Nashville, TN 37210...
  • Page 18 ACCESSORIES Continued THIMBLE EXTENSIONS 99L69 F8-TE8 8" Thimble Extension 91L46 F8-TE26 26" Thimble Extension FIRESTOP THIMBLE F0911 38FST Firestop Thimble ( Use when penetrating a joist) F0912 FST30 Firestop Thimble ( Use when offsetting through a joist) FLEX DUCT (3 PACK) J1936 MP6-75 Duct Outside Air 6"...
  • Page 19 ACCESSORIES Continued ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS F0918 RLT-8DM Round Top with Louvered Screen F0890 RLT-8HT Hi-Temp Round Top with Louvered Screen ROUND TOP TERMINATIONS WITH LOUVERS W/SLIP SECTION F0919 RLTT-8DM Round Top with Slip Section & Louvers F0891 RLTT-8HT Hi-Temp Round Top w/Lvrd.

  • Page 20: Parts

    PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODEL MHWB36CB Superiorfireplaces.US.com 900671-00_NC...
  • Page 21 PARTS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE MODEL MHWB36CB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
  • Page 22 ACCESSORIES Continued IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTICE: The firebox canopy (hood) Canadian code CAN/ULC-S610-M87 and other pertinent A manufactured shroud which codes require stainless steel chimney for the installation must not be modified or replaced with of this fireplace. A Cold Air Climate Kit is also required has been approved by a na- a canopy that may be provided with in Canada and is recommended for cooler regions in the...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products Superior Brand Wood-Burning Fireplace ® 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior Brand wood burning fi replace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and ® workmanship at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 24 Superiorfireplaces.US.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Type of gas fireplace uses Dealer name P900671-00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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