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Lennox ELITE ME43 Installation Instructions Manual

Lennox ELITE ME43 Installation Instructions Manual

Elite series 43" wood burning fireplaces
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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 850,027M REV. A 05/2005
MODELS
ME43
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.
A French manual is available upon request. Order Form Number
850,027CF.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en
faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 850,027CF.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
ELITE SERIES
Listed to standard: ULC-S610
UL-127
PIME43
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  • Page 1 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 850,027M REV. A 05/2005 MODELS ME43 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

    Locating the fireplace ...... page 5 LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR • The ME43 fireplace is sold with a steel log Adjacent walls ......... page 5 INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED grate. If you have to replace it, we recom- Enclosure ........

  • Page 3: Chimney Maintenance

    Regular chimney inspection and maintenance Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish The glass used for the ELITE ME43 doors is a combined with proper operation will help pre- the frame. Do not use abrasives such as steel high temperature ceramic glass.

  • Page 4: Fuel

    The outside air register is located on the upper The Lennox Fireplace Model ME43 features part of the top louver. The outside air register The Elite ME43 is designed to work best when retractable doors and firescreens in order to supplies oxygen to the fire and allows control fueled with seasoned cordwood.

  • Page 5: Tools And Building Supplies

    2. Install the outside air assembly (or assem- 2. Combustible materials like wood, plywood, blies) - refer to page 7. 9. ELITE ME43 fireplaces are sold with factory particle board or drywall can be in direct 3. Install the enclosure surrounding the fire- installed doors.

  • Page 6: Facing And Mantel

    Fireplace Facing WARNING: THE TOP OF THE FIREPLACE GYPROC The fireplace should be framed using 2" x 3" IS NOT ZERO CLEARANCE. DO NOT PLACE (50 mm x 75 mm) or heavier lumber. 2" x 3" MIN. ANY INSULATING MATERIAL IN THE SPACE ABOVE THE FIREPLACE FOR A Figure 10 shows the general framing layout.

  • Page 7: Hearth Extension

    Hearth Extension Requirements Outside Air Installation 4. The outside air assembly must draw air from outside the house. It must not draw air A non-combustible hearth extension must be The outside air assembly must be installed from the attic, the basement or a garage. built in front of the fireplace and extend out on according to the following guidelines: 5.

  • Page 8: Uzy3 Fan Kit Installation

    INSTALLATION OF THE FAN KIT MODEL UZY3 Note: This fan kit can easily be installed when the fireplace has a pre-installed junction box. You just have to plug them in. INSULATED FLEX PIPE Rating: 120 Volts, 60Hz, .63A. The fans have magnetic blower mounts. The junction box (factory installed on approved fireplaces for the use of this fan kit) must be connected to 110 VAC service before perma-...

  • Page 9: Chimney System

    CHIMNEY SYSTEM Note: Local codes may not require firestopping Insulate Joists at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa- Same As Ceiling tions. However, it is recommended for safety These fireplaces are designed and code listed and the reduction of heat loss. for use with Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney System only.

  • Page 10: Framing Specifications

    FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS For Canadian Installations Proceed with Steps 1 through 4 Framing Dimensions for Ceiling Step 1. Attach the cold climate kit, Model FTF8-CCK1-LD, around the chimney collar with Flue Type the screws provided ( see Figure 14 ). FTF8 Vertical "...

  • Page 11: Installing The Chimney System

    INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM Step 3. Position appropriate firestop spacer at Attic Space ceiling and nail temporarily with two (2) 8d nails. Use flat firestop spacer, Model F8FS-2, Step 1. Before continuing, check the operation F8FS30-2 2" Min. Firestop Spacer if chimney penetrates ceiling vertically.

  • Page 12: Offset Through Floor/Ceiling

    Step 4. Note: Chimney sections are constructed Note: Assemble one component of chimney at with a unique locking tab design, which en- a time (inner section first, then outer section sures an immediate, tight assembly between last) before proceeding with the next complete sections.
  • Page 13 Step 7. Secure flashing by nailing along the Step 9. Security Chimneys locking bands, perimeter into roof using 8d nails. If shingled Model FLB, may be required if the chimney roof, slide upper end and sides of roof flash- extends too high above the roof flashing. As a ing under shingles (trim if necessary), seal general rule, if the chimney extends more than the top and both sides of the flashing to the...

  • Page 14: Ten Foot Rule Summary

    To determine the number of chimney sections Less Than 10' and chimney components required, follow these steps: 2' Min. 1. Determine total vertical height of the fireplace installation. This dimension is the distance from the surface the fireplace sets on to the point where smoke exits from the termination.

  • Page 15: Offset Calculations

    The offset and return elbows may be attached FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART together, or a section or sections of chimney may be used between, but do not exceed 20' in Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Number Of FTF8 total length between elbows.

  • Page 16: Offset Elevation Chart

    OFFSET ELEVATION CHART FTF8-ES30 Number of FTF8 Chimney Sections Return Offset Height Offset/Return FTF8-S4 Elbow (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Stabilizer 12" 18" 38" 48" Max. Stabilizer 10' Max. Offset Elbow Figure 32 Figure 33 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

  • Page 17: Installing Offsets

    INSTALLING OFFSETS Return Elbow Assembly First, review the Offset Elevation Chart and Return elbows install the same way as round Joints Figure 36 for reference. terminations and stabilizers: Step 1. Determine the offset distance where Step 1. Hold return elbow over top of last Chimney chimney is to pass through the first ceiling- Section...

  • Page 18: Parts And Components

    PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Weight 343 lbs Height 42 1/2” Width 43" Depth 26 5/8" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES The following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation : Side wall: 18". (457 mm) Ceiling: 7 ft. (2135 mm) measured from the base of the fireplace Fireplace enclosure Bottom: 0"...

  • Page 19: Replacement Parts, Options

    REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NO. CATALOG NO. Refractory Baffle PR-SR2028 H3398 Back refractory PR-SR2027 H3399 Right side refractory PR-SR2025D H3400 Left side refractory PR-SR2025G H3401 Bottom refractory PR-SR1722 H3402 Front refractory ash lip PR-SR2026 H3403 Log support PR-HELS43 H3404 Top/Bottom louver PR-SR15P H3405 Louver hinges...

  • Page 20: Fireplace Dimensions

    FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS 33" 10 5/8" 27 5/8" 43" 43 1/4" 42 1/2" 42" 21 1/4" 36" NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

  • Page 21: Installation Components

    INSTALLATION COMPONENTS The following items are available for use in the installation of this appliance. Firestop Spacer (30 ) 63L32 F8FS30-2 Chimney Section 63L10 FTF8-12 63L13 FTF8-18 63L14 FTF8-36 63L15 FTF8-48 Canadian 62L92 FTF8-18C Chimney Section 62L93 FTF8-36C Outside Combustion Air Kits (with duct) (without duct) UZIDF...

  • Page 22: Installation Components

    INSTALLATION COMPONENTS Chase Termination Attic Shield Assembly 63L67 FTF8-FSAS (Square) 63L51 FTF8-CT2 Locking Band 63L60 Chase Termination Chase Termination (Square) 63L48 FTF8-CT1 (Round) 63L45 FTF8-CTDT NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 23 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 24 HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY In order for any claim under this Warranty to be valid, LHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing to Lennox Hearth Products, attention Customer Service Department, 1110 West Taft Avenue, Orange, CA. 92865, as soon as reasonably possible after the defect is discovered. Claims against this Warranty in writing should include the date of installation, and a description of the defect.

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