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- Page 1 Balanced Flue (Closed Combustion) Heat-Circulating Fireplace Model: BFC36 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual BFC cover 8/18/00 djt For use in the U.S. / Canada Underwriter’s Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412647 5/12 Rev. 20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Table of Contents Safety Information ..................3 Specifications and Framing ...............4 Parts Identification ..................6 Chimney Requirements ................7 Planning Information ..................8 Installation ....................9 Replacement Parts ..................19 Accessories .....................21 Warranty....................23 BFC36 Listed UL127 / ULC-S610 Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in Description compliance before installing the fireplace. The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fire- This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to place. The BFC36 is a balanced flue (closed combus- the out-of-doors. -
Page 4: Specifications And Framing
(997mm) (533mm) (914mm) " " " (914mm) " (176mm) (279mm) (246mm) " 41 " (1064mm) (49mm) Fig. 1 BFC36 specifications and framing. BFC36 specs Front Width Back Width Depth 8/18/00 djt BFC36 32Z\x" 20M\zn" 17C\v" (826 mm) (519 mm) (451 mm) FP1531 Fig. -
Page 5: Parts Identification
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (Cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Trim Ledge Standoff Surround Glass Door Gas Line Ac- cess Hole (Each Side) Romex Pigtail Gas Line Access Knock-... -
Page 6: Chimney Requirements
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section IWF282 30° FP282 30˚ Elbow Offsets Elbow Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ Offset Rise 30° 3” 11” Offset 8Z\v" 20"... -
Page 7: Planning Information
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule safety and to save time and money. An installer must Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the height above the roof top. -
Page 8: Installation
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical Insulating Fireplace Enclosure height exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports for Cold Climates at ceiling holes or other structural framing at 30’... - Page 9 CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SEC- TIONS AND ELBOWS. Framing FPC555a NOTE: The BFC36 fireplace must use MHSC Model Platform insulation Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace triple wall 8” chimney components only. The installation is set in place, however, most installers build the frame...
- Page 10 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Cutting the Hole Chimney Centerline Cover fireplace collar opening and cut proper sized Actual Center- chimney hole in chimney. point Framing the Ceiling Hole 8 " Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure 9. It...
- Page 11 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplace into position. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety strips under front bottom edge about 1Z\x” (38 mm), allowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox.
- Page 12 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Installing the Pipe Section Chimney System Pipe Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 13. When you Lance get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap Pipe together.
- Page 13 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they A chimney support is 2Z\x" (64 mm) long when installed. required on vertical walls. Consider this dimension when determining how many straight chimney sections are needed.
- Page 14 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Check the chimney top installation instructions for Air Space Clearances details on how high above the roof top the chimney sec- tions (all pipes) should extend. Combustible framing material MUST NOT Installing Top Housing penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas).
- Page 15 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible 12" Mantel Shelf (305mm) and Trim Max. Finished Wall 1Z\x" Stud (38mm) 12" (305mm) Standoff Min. 6" Noncombustible (159mm) Material Min. Circulating Front Fireplace Opening Side View Z\x" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall...
- Page 16 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Side Wall Protection Hearth Installation Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible mum dimensions shown in Figure 23 of the fireplace floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 20 for mini- opening must be protected with a specifically built wall mum dimensions and mounting detail.
- Page 17 Glass Door Operation Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.** FP550 BR/BC - SEALING The BFC36 is intended for use only with the doors fully DETAILS R Value is for 1/2 inch. closed. (Fig. 23) 9/29/97 * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN...
- Page 18 Hole in ing Fireplace” for starting and maintaining a wood fire. Outer Cas- Note that the BFC36 does not have a damper to open or close. This is a tremendous efficiency increasing advantage since there is no damper to potentially leave Ceramic Knockout open after a fire dies down.
- Page 19 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. Description BFC36 BFC parts 2008 2/08 djt 1. Top Grille - Painted 3126160 2.
- Page 20 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description BFC36 17. Blower Assembly - FKSX-A 20000620 18. Grate Retainer 2353179 19. Junction Box Assembly 3126161 20. Ceramic Glass Panel (two per fireplace) 30004352 21. Flat Gasket 3/4” Wide (two per fireplace) 20013997 22.
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Page 21: Accessories
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local MHSC distributor. Should you need addi- tional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services. - Page 22 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8”...
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Page 23: Warranty
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace LIMITED WARRANTY Factory-Build Fireplace and Components (Except Blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase. - Page 24 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...
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