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Superior BCF-3885 Installation Instructions Manual

Custom series 38" & 43" wood burning fireplaces
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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
38" & 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 700,021M REV. A 12/2003
MODELS
BCF-3885
BCF-4385
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.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS:
INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION,
USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
CUSTOM SERIES
BRF-3875
BRF-4375
U.L. Report No. MH8988
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS CUSTOM SERIES 38" & 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 700,021M REV. A 12/2003 MODELS BCF-3885 BRF-3875 BCF-4385 BRF-4375 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ........

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS The BRF Series are conventional radiant-heat WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- fireplaces with a standard bar grate, optional TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN outside combustion air kits and optional deco- Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- to install.

  • Page 4: Assembly Outline

    Chimney Height LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling The total height of your completed fireplace Carefully select the proper location for heat system from the surface the fireplace rests on circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre- to the chimney top must not exceed 80' and must also meet minimum height requirements.

  • Page 5: Assembly Steps

    Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not supplied Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram- room from under the fireplace. by Superior. ing or position fireplace in its final position and frame later. The fireplace may be positioned and then the Step 3.

  • Page 6: Fireplace Specifications

    FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS 38 = 12 1/2" 43 = 15" 2 1/4" 4 1/4" 6 1/2" 1 5/16" 1 5/16" " 34 1/2" Metal Safety Strips 21" 38 = 38" 43 = 42 3/4" Figure 8 7" 1 1/2" 38 = 40 5/8" 43 = 45 3/8"...

  • Page 7: Framing Specifications

    FRAMING DIMENSIONS FOAK Back Wall Of Chase/Enclosure Including Finished Materials Combustion Air Kit If Any Header Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) Ceiling Framing Outside Chase Figure 14 Figure 16 Fireplace Framing Back Wall Of Chase/Enclosure FOAK Combustion Including Finished Materials Air Kit If Any Figure 12...

  • Page 8: Installing The Chimney System

    Step 5. Fireplace should be secured to side In new construction, to determine chimney Note: If there is a room above ceiling level, framing members using the full length nailing center line, use plumb line from roof or ceil- firestop spacer must be installed on the bottom side of the ceiling.
  • Page 9 Security's chimney sections do not need to be Next, slide roof flashing over extended chimney screwed together. Additional reinforcement is section that previously has been installed above not necessary except in certain offset condi- the roof opening in Step 4. FTF8 flashings tions (refer to page 14, Figure 36 ).

  • Page 10: Ten Foot Rule Summary

    Using an FTF8/FTF10-CT2 Chase Termination: Refer to specific installation instructions in- Locking Band cluded with FTF8/FTF10-CT2 chase termina- tions for clearance and installation details. Mastic TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY Termination Chimney The minimum chimney height above the roof and/or to adjacent walls and buildings is speci- fied by all major building codes.

  • Page 11: Chimney Component Calculations

    The minimum installed height of the BRF-3875 To clear any overhead obstructions, you may Figure 38 ). Be sure to drill only through the and BCF-3885 Series Fireplace Systems is 12'. offset your chimney system using Security's The minimum installed height of the BRF-4375 outer chimney casting.

  • Page 12: Vertical Elevation Chart

    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 12008...
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: Offset Elevation Chart

    FTF8/FTF10 OFFSET ELEVATION CHART FTF8/10-ES30 Number of Return Offset Height Offset/Return Chimney Sections Offset Height Elbow (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Set Stabilizer 12" 18" 36" 48"* (mm) (mm) Max. Stabilizer 1111 10' Max. 1149 1207 1334 Offset Elbow 1378 1416 1467 1505 1600 1638...

  • Page 15: Installing Offsets

    Step 1. Determine the offset distance where chimney is to pass through the first ceiling- dimension “A.” To find this point on your ceil- Joints ing, first determine the center point for a verti- cal chimney following the instructions for ver- tical installation.

  • Page 16: Gas Line Connection

    Outside air drawn into the fireplace supplies air Gas Line Connection NEVER INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET to the fire for combustion. Only one combus- WITH A BTU RATING GREATER THAN 26,000 BTU (38 MODELS) AND 32,000 BTU (43 MOD- tion air duct on the left side of the fireplace is Install a "...

  • Page 17: Cold Climate Insulation

    COLD CLIMATE INSULATION Finished 12" Wall If you live in a cold climate, it is especially Max. important to seal all cracks around the fire- 1 1/2" place opening with noncombustible material and wherever cold air could enter the room. Surrounding materials must be caulked where Combustible it meets the black metal facing of the fireplace...
  • Page 18 Methods of Determining Hearth Extension Alternative Hearth Extension WARNING: THE CRACK BETWEEN THE and Wall Shield Materials and Wall Shield Equivalents FIREPLACE AND THE HEARTH EXTEN- SION MUST BE SEALED WITH A NON- Listed Values Min. Thick To determine the thickness required for any COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.

  • Page 19: Finish Requirements

    Side Wall Model Part Number Weight Min. Distance 15" BRF-3875 037633 170 lbs. To Unprotected Side Wall BRF-4375 037634 190 lbs. BCF-3885 037631 170 lbs. 38" Models BCF-4385 037632 190 lbs. Figure 48 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION COMPONENTS 63L10 FTF8-12 63L13 FTF8-18 63L14 FTF8-36 63L15 FTF8-48 63L16 FTF10-12 Combination 63L34 FTF10-OR15 63L17 FTF10-18 Offset/Return Elbow 63L28 FTF8-OR15 Collar Duct Kit 63L61 FTF8-CCK1-LD Chimney Section 63L18 FTF10-36 63L38 F8F6 63L39 F8F12 63L40 F10F6 63L42 FTF8-CTD 011761 AK-4 Flashing 63L41 F10F12...

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