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Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
647
BFC cover
8/18/00 djt
For use in the U.S. / Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories
Report No. MH6018
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
CFM Specialty Home Products
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com
BFC
Balance Flue
(Closed Combustion)
Heat-Circulating Fireplace
Model:
BFC36
7412647 8/05 Rev. 10
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- Page 1 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual BFC cover 8/18/00 djt For use in the U.S. / Canada Underwriter’s Laboratories Report No. MH6018 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. Balance Flue (Closed Combustion) Heat-Circulating Fireplace...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Description The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fire- place. -
Page 3: Specifications And Framing
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 51����" (1297mm) ���" (13mm) ���" Gas Line 35" Access (889mm) ������" (246mm) Fig. 1 BFC36 specifications and framing. Fig. 1a Hearth dimensions. FP1531 hearth dimensions 9/04 djt 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Rough (624mm) ����"... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Batt Insulation (Cut out around firestop) Firestop Ceiling Level Gas Line Ac- cess Hole (Each Side) Top Grille and Air Outlet Nailing Flange Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Standoff Trim Ledge... -
Page 5: Chimney Requirements
Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise 6 FT. Offset Hearth Floor Example 1 Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: = 2” Min. to Combustibles Illustration Key The following safety rules apply to offset installations (letters correspond with illustration above): A. -
Page 6: Planning Information
BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating 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 only be mounted on the following sur- faces: 1. -
Page 7: Installation
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). Locate chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural framing at 30’ (9m) heights. - Page 8 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Fig. 7 Insulating between platform and fireplace. 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 materi- als.
- Page 9 Chimney Centerline Actual Center- point (222mm) Fig. 9 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line. Offset Installation In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to offset chimney from vertical. This is accomplished by using elbows. Use the 30° Offset Elbow table on Page 5 to determine proper offset and parts required.
- Page 10 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplace into position. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety strips under front bottom edge about 1¹⁄₂” (38mm), al- lowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox. Over- lap strips at least 1/2”...
- Page 11 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 14. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together.
- Page 12 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they required 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 pre-...
- Page 13 Installing Top Housing or Termination Follow the installation instructions provided with the CFM Corporation chimney termination you have se- lected. Installing Chimney in a Chase Refer to Page 4, Figure 2 for an illustration of a typical chase installation. CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc- tion of chase may vary with type of building.
- Page 14 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel Shelf (305mm) and Trim Max. 1¹⁄₂" (38mm) 12" (305mm) Min. 6" (159mm) Min. Side View ¹⁄₂" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall Must be sealed with noncom- Fireplace bustible material Front Fig. 19 Mantel clearance. FP531b mantel clearances 9/03 djt...
- Page 15 Side Wall Protection Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- mum dimensions shown in Figure 24 of the fireplace opening must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described in Figure 18. The special wall shield design described in Figure 18 is an alternate method of adding protection to side walls and can be used in place of the SP40 with the same...
- Page 16 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace WARNING: Hearth extension must be installed in accordance with Figure 23 and must not cover the bottom front opening of the circulating model. Alternate noncombustible materials may be used pro- viding the (total) thermal resistance (Rt value) of the al- ternate material employed is greater than or equal to R = 1.09 Thermal resistance (R) or thermal conductivity (K), may be obtained from manufacturer of the material.
- Page 17 Glass Door Operation The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully closed. (Fig. 25) Correct Fig. 25 Correct door position. Installing Line for Gas Logs CFM Specialty Home Products fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2” (13mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance.
- Page 18 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace CFM Specialty Home Products reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. Description 1. Top Grille - Painted 2.
- Page 19 BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. Description 25. Stud 3/8-16 x 1⁵⁄₈” 26. Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Toplk 27. Black Fall Away Handle 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace (continued) BFC36 20009776 1203290 20006382...
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Page 20: Accessories
BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Vermont Castings, Majestic Products distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: CFM Specialty Home Products, 410 Admiral Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6, Attn: Technical Services. CAUTION: This fireplace and chimney assembly is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be oper- ated only with CFM Specialty Home Products approved components. - Page 21 Component Chimney Support Firestop Attic Insulation Shield Traditional Top Housing Housing Extension Contemporary Chase Top Termination Chase Top Housing Contemporary Flashing Chimney Sections Chimney Elbows Round Top Termination Extended Round Top Chase Termination Adapter Kit Adapter Kit 7412647 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Components Description Used to support chimney for each of...
- Page 22 BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 7412647...
- Page 23 LIMITED WARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For Vermont Castings, Majestic Products PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems CFM Specialty Home Products warrants its Pre-Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Specialty Home Products-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 Specialty Home Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www.majesticproducts.com • www.vermontcastings.com...