Majestic fireplaces WMC36 WMC42 Operating Manual
Majestic fireplaces WMC36 WMC42 Operating Manual

Majestic fireplaces WMC36 WMC42 Operating Manual

Wmc series woodburning fireplace

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FP583A
WMC
12/18/98
For use in U.S./Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories
Report No. MH6018
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
WMC Series

Woodburning Fireplace

Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
For Models:
WMC36
WMC42
20000583 7/06 Rev. 20

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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace FP583A 12/18/98 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual For Models: WMC36 WMC42 20000583 7/06 Rev. 20...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CFM Corpora- tion dealer. Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created. CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the following actions: •...
  • Page 3: Specifications And Framing

    WMC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 47" (1194mm) ¹⁄₂" (13mm) ¹⁄₂" 36⁵⁄₈" (930mm) Outside Air Gas Line Access 9¹⁄₂" (241mm) 8" (203mm) 15³⁄₈" (391mm) Fig. 1 WMC36 Series specifications and framing. WMC42 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 50" (1270mm) ¹⁄₂"...
  • Page 4: Chase Installation

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Fig. 2a Hearth dimensions. FP1531 Chase Installation hearth dimensions 9/04 djt Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Batt Insulation (cut out around firestop) Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Nailing Flange Gas Line Access (both sides) Electrical Access...
  • 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: SK8 (2-wall) = 1¹⁄₂" and "S" Series (3-wall) = 2" Illustration Key The following safety rules apply to offset installations (letters correspond with illustration above): A.
  • Page 6: Planning Information

    WMC Series Woodburning 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 be mounted on the following surfaces: 1.
  • Page 7: Chimney Supports

    fireplace opening cut into the outer wall of a room. (Page 5, Fig. 3) If you need help in determining fireplace location or how the chimney system should be run, contact your CFM Corporation dealer for assistance. Chimney Sup- port Strap Chimney Support Fig.
  • Page 8: Install Electrical Connection

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fire- place is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1 and 2 for basic fireplace specifications.
  • Page 9: Ceiling Chimney Hole/Possible Obstructions

    Offset Installation In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to offset chimney from vertical. This is accomplished by using CFM Corporation elbows. Use the 30˚ Offset Elbow table on Page 5 to determine proper offset and parts required.
  • Page 10: Framing The Ceiling Hole

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing the Ceiling Hole Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure 13. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at attic level.
  • Page 11: Installing Outside Air Kit

    Installing Outside Air Kit An outside air kit is installed in all WMC Series Fire- places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an AK-MST is required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outside air kit is to be used, the AK-MST MUST be installed BEFORE the fireplace is enclosed.
  • Page 12 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Attic Installation Ceiling Installation Fig. 19 Installing firestop spacer. hole and the angled portion extending down into the hole. FP593 SR/C Firestop spacers are not available for nor are they re- 11/20/97 quired on vertical walls. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer.
  • Page 13 adjacent combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof struc- tures.) WARNING: DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS. Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the point nail.
  • Page 14: Side Wall Protection

    Grille mum dimensions shown in Figure 24 of fireplace open- Opening ing must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described below. The special wall shield design described in Figure 19 is...
  • Page 15: Hearth Installation

    Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 24 for minimum dimensions and mounting detail. NOTE: Hearth Extension must not cover the air inlet/outlet opening of a fireplace. The hearth extension described in Figure 24 must be a durable noncombustible material with a minimum (to- tal) Rt value of 1.09;...
  • Page 16 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS MATERIAL EH2416 0.458 1.09 (CFM Corporation) Common Brick 0.10 R Value is for Z\x inch. * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN ** Thickness of Listed Material Fig. 25 Hearth extension material factors.
  • Page 17: Installing Line For Gas Log

    CFM Corporation fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" gas line for installation of an approved gas appli- ance. (CFM Corporation manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in CFM Corporation fireplaces.) Be sure to have the appliance installed in accordance with building codes.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specificaitons, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. WMC36/42 Woodburning Fireplace Item/Model Number 1. Damper Blade 2. Top Grille Painted (Used for top and bottom) 3.
  • Page 19: Accessories

    CFM Corporation approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the CFM Corporation warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance.
  • Page 20: Chimney Components

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace U.S. Component Round Top Termination (SK8) Round Top Termination - Extended (SK8) Flashing Square Top Housing Housing Extensions Square Shroud (SK8) Square Chase Termination Pyramid Shroud Chase Top Housing (SK8) Chase Top Housing (SK8) SK8 Chimney Sections SK8 Chimney Elbows Firestop (SK8)
  • Page 21 (Chimney Components con't.) Component Square Chase Termination Adapter Kit Chimney Support Firestop Radiant Shield Attic Insulation Shield (3-wall) (CF-11) Canada Chimney Collar Enclosure (SK8) Attic Insulation Shield (SK8) SK8 Chimney Sections 45˚ Chimney Elbows Chimney Sections (3-wall) Attic Insulation Shield (3-wall) (CF-11) 20000583 Description...
  • Page 22 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20000583...
  • Page 23 CFM Corporation will provide a replacement for any defective part at a cost to the consumer of CFM Corporation then current list price, FOB CFM Corporation factory. B. Firegrate, Glass Doors, Outside Air System:...
  • Page 24 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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