Assembly Steps; Preinstallation Notes; Clearances; Installing The Fireplace - Superior BC36MH Installation Instructions Manual

AssEMBly stEPs

Note: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into
prepared framing.
2. Install the chimney system.
3. Connect house wiring to the fireplace
for blower (blower is optional for model
BC36MH).
4. Install the outside combustion air kit.
5. Plumb gas line if a decorative gas appliance
will be used. (Gas connections should only
be performed by an experienced, licensed/
certified tradesman).
6. Complete the installation, finish wall mate-
rial, surround and hearth extension to your
individual taste.
Study the three dimensional illustration (Figure
1) to get a general idea of each element of your
fireplace system.
PRE-INstAllAtIoN NotEs
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible floor or raised on a platform of
an appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on
carpeting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It
may, however, be placed on flat wood, plywood,
particle board or other hard surfaces. Be sure
fireplace rests on a solid continuous floor or
platform with appropriate framing for support
and so that no cold air can enter the room from
under the fireplace.
The fireplace may be positioned and then the
framing built around it, or the framing may be
constructed and the fireplace positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special floor support is needed for
the fireplace, however, to be certain:
1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace
system including chimney and surround
materials such as brick, stone, etc., to be
installed. Shipping weights for the fireplace
may be found on Page 7.
2. Measure the square footage of the floor space
to be occupied by the system, surrounds and
hearth extensions.
3. Note the floor construction, i.e. 2 x 6's, 2 x
8's or 2 x 10's, single or double joists, type
and thickness of floor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your local
building code to determine if you need ad-
ditional support.
cAutIoN
do not block the heat-circulating
air inlet and outlet ports. doing
so may result in a potential fire
hazard.
cAutIoN
the structural integrity of the
manufactured home floor, wall,
ceiling and roof must be main-
tained.
The firestop thimble supplied with the unit must
be used on a manufactured home installation.
The firestop thimble must extend completely
though the roof cavity to the outermost plane
of the roof (See Figures 16, 17 and 18).
Maintain 1" clearance between the thimble and
the chimney.
If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth
extension, build the platform assembly then
position fireplace and hearth extension on
top. Secure the platform to the floor to prevent
possible shifting.

clEARANcEs

Minimum clearance to combustibles for the
appliance is as follows: sides and back - 1" (25
mm), floor - 0" (0 mm), adjacent wall - 12" (305
mm), ceiling - 37-1/2" (953 mm).

INstAllINg thE FIREPlAcE

IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass
doors may have a plastic covering over all
brass pieces for protection during shipping
and handling. the plastic covering should
be removed after installation of the fireplace
before its use. under the plastic covering is
a protective lacquer coating which should
not be removed. In some instances, if it is
removed, irreversible damage to the brass
finish could occur.
step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared framing
or position fireplace in its final position
and frame later.
The fireplace may not be recessed into
a combustible floor. Maintain the floor
to hearth clearance established by the
fireplace lower front face.
step 2. Insert the provided metal safety strips,
beneath the fireplace as illustrated
(Figures 6 through 9). The safety
strips should overlap 1/2" for continual
coverage of the floor.
Note: Safety strips are not required when fire-
place rests on a noncombustible surface.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
1" (25 mm) Space
Metal Safety Strip
Note: Hearth extensions must not interfere with
circulating grillwork
Figure 6
1" (25 mm) Space
Metal Safety Strip Platform
Note: Hearth extensions must not interfere with
circulating grillwork
Figure 7
Note: Install the hearth extension only as il-
lustrated (see Pages 16 through 18).
The safety strips should extend from front of
the fireplace at least 1-1/2" and should extend
to be at least flush with the sides. In the event a
wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace
above the floor, a "Z" type safety strip should
be fabricated and used to protect the front
surface of the wood support as well as the floor
beneath the hearth extension (Figures 8 and
9). The safety strips should be tacked down to
prevent possible movement.
Note: The "Z" type safety strip is not sup-
plied.
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Maintain
1" (25 mm)
Air Space
At Back
And Sides
Hearth
Extension
Floor
Maintain
1" (25 mm)
Air Space
At Back
And Sides
Hearth
Extension
Floor
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