Hearth and Home Technologies PHFR-MCE-36 Installation Instructions Manual

Ducted Passive Heat System for Heat Management
Ducted Passive Heat - Front Discharge: PHFR-MCE-36, PHFR-MCE-48, PHFR-MCE-60, PHFR-MCE-72
Passive Heat Appliance Models: MEZZO-C Series, CRAVE-C Series, ECHELON-C Series
Leave this manual with party responsible for use
and operation.
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal-
lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
CAUTION! Do not install damaged components.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer before
starting installation. DO NOT install a damaged kit.
DANGER
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of
burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and shall be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Combustible materials MUST NOT overlap or be placed
behind a decorative front.
• DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the
minimum clearances. Comply with all minimum
clearances to combustibles as specified. Overlapping
materials could ignite and will interfere with proper
operation of decorative fronts.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Framing (2 X 4 Studs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Finishing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hearth & Home Technologies • PHFR-MCE-36, PHFR-MCE-48, PHFR-MCE-60, PHFR-MCE-72 Instructions • 2560-972 • 6/20
Installation Instructions
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
UNTIL COOLED.
TO TOUCH GLASS.

1. Introduction

The Ducted Passive Heat (PHFR-MCE-XX) System conveys
warm air from the fireplace into the same room through
a front discharge slot connected to the appliance heat
management knock outs with the provided flex ducting.
Installation of the Ducted Passive Heat kit must be done
in conjunction with the appliance installation.
Installation of this kit MUST be performed by a qualified
service technician.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT install the Ducted
Passive Heat (PHFR-MCE-XX) Heat Management Sys-
tem with models that are not approved. Overheating will
occur.
Note: The Ducted Passive Heat Trim Kit is required with
the Ducted Passive Heat kit and must be purchased
separately.
See Table 1. Follow instructions included with the trim kit
to complete installation of the Passive Heat system.
The Ducted Passive Heat kit is tested and safe when
installed in accordance with this installation manual. It is
your responsibility to read all instructions before starting
installation and to follow these instructions carefully during
installation.
The Passive Heat kit is carefully engineered and must be
installed only as specified. If you modify it or any of its com-
ponents you will void the warranty, and you may possibly
cause a fire hazard. Installation must be done according
to applicable local, state, provincial, and/or national codes.
REQUIRED TRIM KITS (Purchased Separately)
Ducted Passive Heat Kit
PHFR-MCE-36
PHFR-MCE-48
PHFR-MCE-60
PHFR-MCE-72
Table 1.1 Required Trim Kits
Ducted Passive Heat Trim Kit
PHTRIM-MCE-36
PHTRIM-PRIMO-48
PHTRIM-PRIMO-60
PHTRIM-MCE-72
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