INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELITE SERIES 38" & 43" Wood-Burning Fireplaces P/N 850003M Rev. H 10/2011 MODELS LBR-3824 LBC-3824 LBR-3824-H LBC-3824-H LBR-4324 LBC-4324 LBR-4324-H LBC-4324-H This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. Always check your local building codes. The The manufacturer is not responsible for any installation must comply with all local, regional, smoking or related problems that may result state and national codes and regulations. from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is Safety Rules ........
PRECAUTIONS Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” instal- IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THESE lations with nominal dimensions and are for FIREPLACES IN CANADA, THE CHIMNEY design and framing reference only. Actual instal- Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult COLLAR ENCLOSURE KIT, MODEL CCEK, lations may vary due to individual design prefer- to install.
Insulate Joists 19" Chimney Height LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Same As Ceiling (483mm) The total height of your completed fireplace Carefully select the proper location for heat 19" (483mm) system from the surface the fireplace rests on circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions to the chimney top must not exceed 80 ft and clearance to side wall(s).
Be sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE Black Portion Of Frame Not To Be Covered With floor or platform with appropriate framing for Combustible Materials support and so that no cold air can enter the Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram- room from under the fireplace.
The safety strips should extend from front of FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS the fireplace at least 1-1/2" and should extend to be at least flush with the sides. In the event a 15" wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace (381mm) above the floor, a “Z”...
Note: The framed depth, 25-1/2" (648 mm) Framing Dimensions Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Including Finishing Materials from a framed wall, must always be measured FOAK-4 Combustion if any Air Kit Fireplace Opening Width from a finished surface. If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then the framed depth must be measured from the drywall surface.
Step 4. The fireplace should be anchored to the Step 7. Connect the 4" (102 mm) Class 0 air Step 2. Using standard construction framing floor. Bend down the four (4) anchor tabs duct provided, to the collar on the chimney techniques, construct openings for the chim- collar enclosure with the screws provided in the located at the base of the fireplace and secure...
Step 3. Position the appropriate firestop Note: For Canadian installations, all chimney Attic Space spacer at the ceiling and nail temporarily with installed outside the building must be constructed with galvalume (outer sections only) effective two (2) 8d nails. Use a flat firestop spacer, F10FS30-2 2"...
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Note: Assemble one component of chimney at a Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to any Step 8. The standard Security FTF10 roof flash- time (inner section first; then outer section last) subsequent chimney sections following the ing assemblies include a storm collar. Slide the before preceding with the next complete section.
Step 10. Installing a FTF10 CTDTM Round Note: It is recommended that all exterior ex- MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS Termination: posed metal fireplace components; such as terminations, flashings, storm collars and/or If more than one termination is located in the 1. Hold the FTF10 CTDTM over the top of the flue be painted with a premium quality, high same chase or within the same general proxim- last chimney section installed ( Figure 34 ).
3. The effective heights of the components are: A 1/8" diameter hole must be drilled in the chimney joint using a 1/8" diameter drill. Hole should be drilled in center of joint overlap ( see The Fireplace 48-3/8" Figure 40 ). Be sure to drill only through the FTF10-12 10-1/4"...
FTF10 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART Height Of Number Of FTF10 Height Of Height Of Number Of FTF10 Height Of Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 0 11 0.28 11722...
Offset Elbow Assembly Combustion Air Kits Forced Air Kit You may use the combustion air kit, Model Offset elbows install the same as chimney If you are installing the Lennox Forced Air Kit, FOAK-4 or FOAK-4LD, with the LBR/LBC Series sections.
Vent Free Appliances CAUTION: CERTAIN GLASS DOORS OVER- If a mantel is of a noncombustible material, it LAP THE BLACK METAL FACING OF THE FIRE- is exempt from these requirements as long as These units have been tested and approved to PLACE.
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Hearth Extension Dimensions Opening Width 38" 43" 20" 20" (508 mm) (508 mm) 38" 43" (965 mm) (1092 mm) 12" 12" (305 mm) (305 mm) 62" 67" (1575 mm) (1702 mm) Figure 45 Methods of Determini Answer - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .417”, ng Hearth Extension and Wall Shield therefore round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 1/2”.
Note: Any noncombustible material whose k If it is desired to elevate a marble hearth ex- value is less than .84 or whose r value is more tension to a level of 5” or more above the floor than 1.19 is acceptable. surface.
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FTF10-ES30 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, and prices, and also to discontinue colors, styles, and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.
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