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MHSC MPL11 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SaFety Notice: iF thiS aPPLiaNce iS Not ProPerLy iNStaLLed, oPerated aNd MaiN-
taiNed, a houSe Fire May reSuLt.
539042
to reduce the riSk oF Fire, FoLLoW the iNStaLLatioN iNStructioNS. FaiLure to
MPL cover
FoLLoW iNStructioNS May reSuLt iN ProPerty daMage, bodiLy iNjury or eveN
death. coNtact LocaL buiLdiNg oFFiciaLS about reStrictioNS aNd iNStaLLatioN
iNSPectioN requireMeNtS iN your area.
glass doors are required on this Model Fireplace
This fireplace is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories for use
with "11CF" Series Chimney System Components.
Woodburning
Peninsula Fireplace
Model: MPL11
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
for Residential Installation
87D0173 2/10 Rev. 3

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  • Page 1 Woodburning Peninsula Fireplace Model: MPL11 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for Residential Installation SaFety Notice: iF thiS aPPLiaNce iS Not ProPerLy iNStaLLed, oPerated aNd MaiN- taiNed, a houSe Fire May reSuLt. 539042 to reduce the riSk oF Fire, FoLLoW the iNStaLLatioN iNStructioNS. FaiLure to...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace coNteNtS congratulations! You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    WARNING: This fireplace and chimney must not be used for venting a solid fuel heater or fireplace insert unless written authorization is given by MHSC. Failure to heed this warning may cause a fire hazard and will void the warranty.

  • Page 4: Operation Guidelines

    Because cold air infiltration may be unavoidable in some structures, MHSC is not responsible for heat loss or air infiltration through or around the fireplace.

  • Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace FirePLace diMeNSioNS Gas Line Entrance 9” (Bottom of Fireplace) (229 mm) 22 ” (578 mm) 12” (305 mm) 36 ” (927 mm) 1/2” (13 mm) 1/2”  23” (584 mm) (13 mm) 42” (1067 mm) 45 ” 37 ”  (1162 mm) (946 mm) 30 ” (768 mm) 14 ” (378 mm) 8 ”...

  • Page 6: Fireplace Location

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace FirePLace LocatioN This fireplace does not require any special foundation. If the fireplace is to be trimmed with large stone or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials. Refer to Figures 1-5 as guides for selecting a location and determining the do not install fireplace space required for the fireplace.

  • Page 7: Clearances

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace cLearaNceS Figure 3 (Flue Outlet Height) Residential Installation Chimney Cap Storm Collar Roof Flashing 14 ft. = Min. Height (No offsets) 14 ft. = Min. Height (2 30° Elbows) 21 ft. = Min. Height (4 30° Elbows) 86 ft.

  • Page 8: Installation Preparation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace iNStaLLatioN PreParatioN Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning the chimney. Avoid a location where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof shape, nearby wall or embankments, under or near trees or above the roof of a single story wing of a two story building.

  • Page 9: Floor Protection

    If the fireplace is recessed into the floor or the hearth is elevat- ed with combustible materials, an MHSC H1652 hearth exten- sion kit or equivalent must be used for additional protection. Figure 6 36” Min.

  • Page 10: Fireplace Components

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace FirePLace coMPoNeNtS WH36  Glass Doors  (Standard)   Chimney  Support 11CS 30° Elbow Set  11CF30-2 Penisula Fireplace AK4  Combustion   Extended Air Assembly   Chimney Cap (AK6 for  RLTCF11L Manufactured Home  Chimney Cap  Hearth           Installation)  RLTCF11 Extension Kit SLTCF11 H1652 Flashing  Firestop Spacer Flat Flashing 8-6-12, 8-12-12 FS2A, FS6A  36"x72" (13.5" Diameter Hole)   Chimney Sections  11CF4  11CF3  11CF18  11CF1 Model Number...

  • Page 11: Fireplace Installation

    Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity. Refer to replacement parts page for proper identification of parts. Do not substitute parts. Use only parts listed for use with the Model MPL11 fireplace. Fireplace installation 1.

  • Page 12: Chimney Installation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey iNStaLLatioN Firestop Spacer installation at attic Level Inlet Air Pipe Figure 12 Figure 10 Flue Pipe Ceiling Joist 17” Min. (432 mm) 18 ” (470 mm) Firestop Spacer Header Chimney Section Firestop Spacer installation at Floor Levels Inlet Air Pipe...
  • Page 13 MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey iNStaLLatioN 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a plumb line as shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 14: Chimney Offset Installation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey oFFSet iNStaLLatioN offset installation Sequence 1. Determine the location and amount of offset required, then select the combinations of chimney sections and elbows required from the offset chart. Refer to Page 15. 2. Install the first elbow by placing the extended flue into the mating part of the fireplace or chimney sec- tion.
  • Page 15 MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey oFFSet iNStaLLatioN chimney requirements - offset installations Offset Chimney Flue Exit Rise Chimney Section FP282 30° elbow offsets Elbow IWF282 30° Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1' 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' offset rise 0 0 0 0 3"...

  • Page 16: Chimney Cap Installation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey caP iNStaLLatioN Note: The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The chim- ney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This should be kept in mind when determining the proper height for the chimney.
  • Page 17 MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace chiMNey caP iNStaLLatioN 1. Extend the regular chimney sections until the top of the chimney is 4” below the total flue height desired. Do not snap the last section of inlet air duct or largest diameter pipe in place until Step 3 is completed.

  • Page 18: Outside Combustion Air

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace outSide coMbuStioN air outside combustion air recommendations (continued) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct.
  • Page 19 MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace outSide coMbuStioN air installing Model 403 duct connector 1. Push insulation back approximately 2” from the end of each duct. 2. Slip each duct over duct connector until an equal length of connector extends into each duct.

  • Page 20: Gas Appliance Installation

    The following instructions only apply to passing the gas (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use line through the fireplace wall. Follow the instructions in MHSC fireplaces.)

  • Page 21: Gas Line Installation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace gaS aPPLiaNce Figure 26 gas Line Plumbing detail Side Brick Outer Fireplace Wrap 4” Inner Fireplace Wrap Knockout Side Brick Maintain 1/2” Minimum Air Space Clearance to Combustibles for Gas Line Out to 4” From Side of 24”...

  • Page 22: Trim And Door Installation

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace triM iNStaLLatioN decorative triM iNStaLLatioN Do not allow the trim materials to extend closer than 3/8 inch to the vertical edges of the firebox opening if you plan to equip the fireplace with glass doors. The face of the fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble.

  • Page 23: Fireplace Operation

    FirePLace oPeratioN MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace WarNiNg: If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guide- lines”.) advantages of a Wood burning Fireplace These are the practical, ecological advantages of wood as a fuel.

  • Page 24: A Few Words Of Caution

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace FirePLace oPeratioN You’ll need a minimum of three logs, preferably four, to make a good fire. Add kindling and new logs as needed to rekindle a dying fire. New logs should be added at the rear grate after raking the coals toward the front.

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Safety

    Make sure the chimney is clear from any accumulation of soot, creosote or any other debris, and that all joints are intact. MHSC does not recommend chemical cleaners because some may contain elements that corrode the metal parts of the chimney or fireplace.

  • Page 26: Fireplace Maintenance

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace MaiNteNaNce & SaFety Fireplace Maintenance At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical. The slow absorption of moisture into the ashes over a long period of time could cause a condition which would be corrosive to the metal fireplace parts.
  • Page 27 24. Don’t clean the chimney with metallic devices or chemical cleaners. 25. Don’t use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood or coal burning heaters or inserts unless ap- proved in writing by MHSC. 26. Don’t put combustibles within 28 inches of the fireplace opening.

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    MPL11 Woodburning Fireplace rePLaceMeNt PartS 7a,b,c 13a,b,c ref. description qty. Part No. Panel, Front Ptd. Assy. 042988 Panel, End Ptd.Assy. 042990 539042 MPL parts Panel, End Vented Ptd. Assy. 043006 Post, Corner Ptd. Assy. 043008 Cap,Corner Post 043009 Flange, Nailing Ptd. Assy.
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  • Page 31: Warranty

    Limitations and exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
  • Page 32 MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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