Monessen Hearth BR Series Manual

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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 ire hazard and will void the warranty.

Description

The BR/BC Series ireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning

ireplaces. The BR36/42 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-face

ireplace and the BC36/42 (Builder Circulating) unit has

ixed grilles.

Precautions

MHSC ireplaces and component parts have been highly

tested and will operate safely when installed in accor-

dance with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully

read and understand all instructions before beginning

installation.

If you notice any damage to ireplace or component parts,

immediately report damage to your MHSC Fireplaces

dealer.

Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be

voided and a ire hazard may be created.

MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims

any responsibility for the following actions:

•

Installation by any other than a qualiied install-

er, preferably NFI or WeTT (Canada) certiied.

•

Installation of any damaged ireplace or chim-

ney component;

•

Modiication of ireplace, chimney assembly or

any component parts thereof; (except for chase

lashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation

instructions).

•

Installation other than as instructed by MHSC;

•

Installation and/or use of any component part

not manufactured or approved by MHSC in

combination or assembly with a MHSC Fire-

places ireplace system, notwithstanding any

independent testing laboratory or other third

party approval of such component parts or ac-

cessory.

Any such action may possibly cause a ire hazard.

Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in

compliance before installing the ireplace.

Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.

Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any

manner.

Safety Information

Do not install combustible materials on any of the

black ireplace surround.

Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other

products not speciied for use with this ireplace.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-

burning or oil ired appliances, and the products of

combustion 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 ireplace should not be located in areas that create

drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air

inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal low of air into the

ire.

If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be

installed before framing the ireplace. The gas line must

be installed by a certiied gas line installer.

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Speciications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts Identiication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

7412944

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Summary of Contents for Monessen Hearth BR Series

Page 1: Table Of Contents
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Safety Information 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 ire hazard and will void the warranty. Do not install combustible materials on any of the Description black ireplace surround.
Page 2: Speciications And Framing
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces BR36 Series Woodburning Fireplace " (559mm) Rough Opening Depth 11" Dia. 45 " (1162mm) " (279mm) " (13mm) " (187mm) (521mm) 8" Dia. 20" (203mm) Recessed " (508mm) Nailing Flange Rough Opening Width 41" (1041mm) Rough Opening Height "...
Page 3 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces BR42 Series Woodburning Fireplace " (711mm) Rough Opening 11" Dia. Depth 49" (1245mm) " (279mm) " (187mm) " (13mm) 8" Dia. (521mm) (203mm) 20" Recessed (508mm) " Nailing Flange Rough Opening Width 47" (1194mm) Rough Opening Height "...
Page 4: Parts Identiication
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Front Width Back Width Depth BR/BC36 33Z⁄v" 19⁵⁄₈" 15Z⁄v" (845 mm) (499 mm) (387 mm) BR/BC42 39Z⁄v" 25⁵⁄₈" 15Z⁄v" (997 mm) (651 mm) (387 mm) FP1531 Fig. 4a Hearth dimensions. Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for Termination Cap unit operation.
Page 5: Chimney Requirements
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations OFFSET CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT RISE CHIMNEY SECTION FP282 30˚ 30° elbow Offsets FP282 ELBOW RETURN ELBOW 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' Offset Rise 30˚ 3" 11" OFFSET 8Z⁄v" 20" ELBOW 11Z⁄v" 25Z⁄v" RISE 6 FT.
Page 6: Planning Information
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Planning Information The Ten Foot Rule Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney predetermine where a ireplace will be set and how the height above the roof top.
Page 7: Installation
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the ireplace for Insulating Fireplace enclosure vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9 m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical for Cold Climates height exceeds 30' (9 m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6 If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but m) with 3-wall chimneys.
Page 8 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Framing Option For Circulating Models Only — Framing can be constructed before or after the ireplace eB1 (Receptacle) Hook-Up: is set in place, however, most installers build the frame • Wiring should be installed by a certiied before setting the ireplace.
Page 9 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Determine offset distance of your chimney arrangement Straight-Up Chimney Installation from centerline of ireplace to centerline of chimney To mark the centerline of the lue, put the ireplace where it is to pass through ceiling. in inal position and measure out from the wall: 8Z⁄v" Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though (210 mm) a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used.
Page 10 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces The following table gives irestop spacer model num- Installing Outside Air Kit bers: An outside air kit is installed in all BR/BC Series Fire- Angle of Chimney at Ceiling places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of Size of Chimney Vertical 30°...
Page 11 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing the Chimney System Pipe Section Start by attaching the irst chimney section to the collar Pipe on top of the ireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you Lance get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap Pipe together.
Page 12 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Firestop spacers are not available for nor are they re- A chimney support is 2Z⁄₂" (64mm) long when installed. quired on vertical walls. Consider this dimension when determining how many straight chimney sections are needed. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the irestop spacer.
Page 13 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Install Remainder of Chimney Sections Air Space Clearances Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to Combustible framing material MUST NOT install pipe to the predetermined height. penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas).
Page 14 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model - No Mantel Clearance - Radiant Circulating Model Noncombustible Facing Material Model - with Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Combustible Combustible Mantel and Mantel and Mantel and Trim 12" 12"...
Page 15 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Side Wall Protection Hearth Installation Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible mum dimensions shown in Figure 23 of the ireplace loor in front of the ireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini- opening must be protected with MHSC Wall Shield mum dimensions and mounting detail.
Page 16 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces example of Determining Hearth extension equiva- WARNINg: HeARTH eXTeNSION MUST Be IN- lents STALLeD IN ACCORDANCe WITH FIgURe 23 AND MUST NOT COVeR THe BOTTOM FRONT OPeNINg To determine the thickness required for any new mate- OF THe CIRCULATINg MODeL.
Page 17 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing Line For gas Log Fireplace Top View Hole in Outer Casing MHSC ireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2 inch gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use 1"...
Page 18: Replacement Parts
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, speciications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, with out notice. BR/BC SeRIeS Item/Model Number BR/BC36 BR/BC42 1. Damper Blade Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 2.
Page 19: Accessories
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local MHSC Fireplaces distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services. CAUTION: This ireplace and chimney assembly is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be oper- ated only with MHSC approved components.
Page 20 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8 Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. Extended (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8L Flashing Metal inishing required around Contemporary...
Page 21 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces (Chimney Components con't.) Canada Component Description Model Number Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK ireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system.
Page 22 BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces LIMITeD WARRANTY Factory-Build Fireplace and Components (except Blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For ive years from the date this ireplace and components are irst purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this ireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

Bc series Br36 Bc36 Br42 Bc42