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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DELUXE 42 MANUFACTURED HOME FIREPLACES 42" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 800,022M REV. A 01/2003 MODELS BM42HCD-BL This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under- stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
3. These fireplaces must be installed with Fire- The manufacturer is not responsible for any TABLE OF CONTENTS Craft Technologies' FTF8 (8" inside diameter) smoking or related problems that may result Chimney System only. These systems are in- from the lack of adequate combustion air. Safety Rules ........
PRECAUTIONS Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- installations with nominal dimensions and TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN are for design and framing reference only. Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- Actual installations may vary due to indi- to install.
Chimney Enclosure WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS AT THE TOP OF THE FIRE- Construct a box-like framed structure to sur- PLACE. NEVER USE BLOWN INSULA- round the fireplace and chimney within the TION TO FILL THE CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE. confines of the manufactured home, not neces- Hearth sarily above the roof line.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK THE HEAT-CIRCU- Top Spacer prepared framing. LATING AIR INLET AND OUTLET PORTS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE Maintain HAZARD. 2. Install the chimney system. 1" (25 mm) Air Space At Back CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF...
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Framing Dimensions 46 ¹⁄₄" Back Wall of 1175 mm Chase/Enclosure Including Finising 43 ¹⁄₂" 1105 mm Materials if any 33" 838 mm 17 ¹⁄₂" 445 mm 76 ¹⁄₄" 1937 mm Header 38 ¹⁄₈" 968 mm 21 ⁵⁄₈" 549 mm Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown)
Step 4. Fireplace should be secured to side CAUTION: ALLOW MINIMUM 1" CHIMNEY Room Above framing members using the full length nailing AIR SPACE TO FRAMING MEMBERS THROUGH- tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front OUT CHIMNEY INSTALLATION. A MINIMUM 1" face.
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Outer pipe section installs in just the opposite Install the Model FTF8-S4 stabilizer by fitting WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW INSULATING way; the lanced end goes down and each new inner section down into respective section of MATERIALS TO BE BLOWN INTO THE section goes OVER the outside of the previous proceeding flue pipe and locking outer stabilizer SPACE INSIDE THE THIMBLE AND THE...
Step 7. Secure flashing by nailing along the Note: If chimney extends more than 8' above 3. Center outer locking section over outer flue perimeter into roof using 8d nails or equivalent roof surface, guy wires are also recommended. pipe. Push down until locking tabs are firmly fasteners.
Maximum offset of chimney system is 30°. FTF8 CHIMNEY COMPONENT Room Above Two offsets must not be assembled to form a CALCULATIONS F8FS30-2 60° offset. However, two sets of offset and 1" Min. Firestop Spacer return elbows may be used on a single flue Air Space The minimum installed height of the com- system, provided the total height of the sys-...
FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" 0 11 0.28 6401...
Offset Elbow Assembly Note: These fireplace models are not supplied with an optional wall switch (FWSK) for fan operation. BFK36 blower kits may be operated Offset elbows install the same as chimney with their integral blower (On/Off) switch. sections. First, snap the inner section INTO the preceding inner section of flue.
Always check local building codes. Installa- CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE Combustion Air Actuator tion of the BFK36 Blower Kit must comply GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER with local regulations as well as the National MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. Electric Code.
Glass Doors Combustible mantels and trim may be in- stalled 12" above the fireplace opening as per NFPA 211, Section 7-2.3.3. and Figure 44 . If Glass doors have been installed on these a mantel is of a noncombustible material, it is fireplaces as standard equipment.
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= 0.09 x ³⁄₄" = .068 “R value” = 1 = r x thickness of material used “R” = r x T Methods of Determining Hearth Extension = 0.20 x ¹⁄₂" = .10 “R” = r x T and Wall Shield Equivalents Alternative Hearth Extension The sum of all “R values”...
FINISH TO YOUR TASTE INSTALLATION COMPONENTS There are a wide variety of “finished looks” for The following items are available for use in the these fireplaces, from formal wall decor with installation of this appliance. elaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings.