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36" and 42"
WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Glass Doors, Fan Assembly, and Outside Combustion Air Kit Available
MODELS:
BWB400A BWB400IA BWBC400A BWBC400IA
BWB500A BWB500IA
BWBC500A BWBC500IA
BWB400A and
BWBC400A and
BWB500A Series
BWBC500 A Series
Radiant Type
Circulating Type
®
These fireplaces are U. L.
listed for use with "S" Series chimney system components.
Only Unvented Gas Log Sets which have been found to comply with the Standard For Unvented Room
Heaters ANSI Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace. A hood must be installed when mantle is
installed at 12" from fireplace opening.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Page 1: Wood Burning Fireplaces
36" and 42" WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Glass Doors, Fan Assembly, and Outside Combustion Air Kit Available MODELS: BWB400A BWB400IA BWBC400A BWBC400IA BWB500A BWB500IA BWBC500A BWBC500IA BWB400A and BWBC400A and BWB500A Series BWBC500 A Series Radiant Type Circulating Type ®... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. Listing and Code Approval ..........2 Outside Combustion Air Precautions and Recommendations ........... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
• Refer to your local building code for local requirements pertaining to installation of factory-built fireplaces. Monessen Hearth Systems fireplaces are intended for installation and use according to standard NFPA 211 of the National Fire Protection Association. -
Page 4: Operation Guidelines
Use an AK6 outside combustion fabricated locally. The use of improper parts in the installation air kit in manufactured home installations, can be hazardous and voids the warranty offered by Monessen instead of the AK4 offered for residential type Hearth Systems. -
Page 5: Flue Damper
Because cold air coming The grate included with this fireplace helps to appropriately in may be unavoidable in some structures, Monessen Hearth locate and contain the burning wood. Systems is not responsible for heat loss or air infiltration through or around the fireplace. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • This fireplace is designed to burn solid wood fuel (wood), UL-classified processed solid fuel fire logs, or a certified decorative gas appliance may be installed in the fireplace as described later by this instruction manual. •... -
Page 7: Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE LOCATION Plan for the installation of your fireplace. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing Do not install fireplace and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower, over carpeting. -
Page 8: Fireplace Dimensions
" " " " TOP VIEW " or " Drywall Spacers " or " Drywall " Spacers " Framing " Dimension BWB400A BWB400CA Air Kit BWB400IA BWBC400IA " " BWB500A BWBC500A BWB500IA BWBC500IA " " " " " " Framing Dimension... -
Page 9: Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATING CHIMNEY • Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc. This could make installation harder. It could also be a hazard for persons installing or cleaning the chimney. • Do not install 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 10 INSTALLATION PREPARATION LOCATING CHIMNEY (CONTINUED) • If the fireplace is to be installed on an outside wall, the surrounding walls (chase) must be constructed and insulated. See Figure 5. If you do not insulate the fireplace from outside temperatures, heat loss through and around the fireplace will occur.
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Page 11: Floor Protection
FLOOR PROTECTION INSTALLING FIREPLACE ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR If fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, protect the floor area either side of the fireplace opening and in the front with an insulating non-combustible hearth extension. (16" [400 unit] or 20" [500 unit] minimum in front of fireplace and 8"... - Page 12 FLOOR PROTECTION INSTALLING FIREPLACE ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR (CONTINUED) This hearth extension must be either 6" (minimum) thick stone or brick; a H1652 (400 units) or H2066 (500 units) Hearth Extension Kit; or a locally constructed hearth that has a “K” factor less than .43 and at least ½" thick. For other non-com- bustibles, the total thickness minimum is 1.16 times its thermal conductivity (K).
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Page 13: Fireplace Installation
UNPACKING FIREPLACE Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items are been damaged or missing, contact your Monessen Hearth Systems dealer. Do not substitute parts. Use only parts listed for use with Monessen Hearth Systems Models BWB400A, BWB400IA, BWBC400A, BWBC400IA. - Page 14 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION CLEARANCES CONTINUED Flue Outlet Height Round Chimney Cap 20' min. Height (4-30 Elbows) Model SC 86' max. Height (Chimney Support Every 30') Roof Flashing Model 612 Storm Collar Firestop - Model SF (Requires 15"x15" Opening) 2" min. Air Space to Combustibles "...
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Page 15: Chimney Installation
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING CHIMNEY SAFETY INFORMATION You must properly install the chimney to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace. This is an important part of the installation. Review the Chimney Installation Section thoroughly. For your safety, some of the important things to remember in regard to chimneys are listed below: •... - Page 16 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING CHIMNEY SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) Model SC Chimney Cap Flue Outlet Height SC Chimney Cap Flue Outlet Height Storm Collar 3' Min. and 2' Above Storm Collar 3' Min. and 2' Above Any Point (Including with Cap) Any Point Flashing Within 10' Within 10'...
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Page 17: Locating Center Line
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION LOCATING CENTER LINE Center Line to Chimney You will need to lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings Actual and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Center Point Place fireplace in planned position for installation. 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. -
Page 18: Installing "S" Series Chimney Spacers
CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING “S” SERIES CHIMNEY SPACERS To install the “S” series chimney sections, insert the male end of the flue (the smallest diameter pipe) into the flue outlet of the fireplace. Press down until the snap locks engage. Continue to add chimney sections on top of each other until chimney is at least 6"... -
Page 19: Installing Chimney Supports
CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTALLING CHIMNEY SUPPORTS Outer Pipe Note: For a total fireplace installation of more that 30' feet, you must use chimney Flue support model SCS at or below 30' to support the weight of additional Support chimney pipe. Straps To install the chimney support, place the crimped end of (Fasten Securely) the flue and outlet air duct portions into the last section... - Page 20 CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION Center Line Continue Chimney to Center Line Proper Height and Support Straps Storm Collar Install Round Note: Do not let support Chimney Cap or Flashing straps penetrate firestop Chimney Roof Housing Note: Chimney must be enclosed Vertical Chimney in accessible Enclosure areas...
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Page 21: Offset Installation Sequence
CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION OFFSET INSTALLATION SEQUENCE Determine the location and amount of offset required. Select the combinations of chimney sections and elbows required from the Chimney Height and Offset Charts. Continued CHIMNEY HEIGHT CHART (FROM TOP OF UNIT OR FINISHED HEARTH) Height Intermediate Sections Height... -
Page 22: Chimney Cap Installation
CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION OFFSET INSTALLATION SEQUENCE (CONTINUED) 15" 1. Install the first SE30 elbow by placing the extended flue into the mating " part of the fireplace or chimney section. Push down until the outside of inlet air duct of the elbow overlaps. Snap lock the elbow into the fireplace or chimney section. - Page 23 CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Flashing Cut Off " Be careful to avoid electrical shock below Scribed hazard when contacting wires to the Line metal chimney components. 1. Extend the regular chimney sections until the top of the chimney is 4" below the total flue height desired.
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Page 24: Chimney Chase Installation
CHIIMNEY INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INSTALLATION The preinstalled chimney sections must be no more than 10" below the top of the chase. Plan the installation so that either a 2' or 3' chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to completely install inlet air telescope and chimney cap into the top section. -
Page 25: Outside Combustion Air Precautions And Recommendations
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMBUSTION AIR 1. Locate combustion air assembly at an exterior location which is not likely to be accidentally blocked in any manner. Locate assembly above the snow line to prevent blockage by snow accumulation. 2. - Page 26 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMBUSTION AIR (CONTINUED) Second Floor Do not take combustion air from attic space or Firestop Spacer garage. Duct Extended Inside Wall to Miss Joist One Wall, Inside Room Outside Wall To Outside Wall Figure 30 - Installation Above Basement or Crawl Space Figure 31 - 45°...
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Page 27: Model Ak-4 Combustion Air Assembly
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. Use the model AK4 combustion air kit. MODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY DO NOT remove the 1. -
Page 28: Installing Model 403 Duck Connector
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Approximately 7. If the duct is the insulated type, push the insulation back from one end of 2" the duct approximately 2". See Figure 35. Duct Connector 8. Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar on the fireplace. 9. - Page 29 GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operated with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 are to be installed in this fireplace.
- Page 30 INSTALLING GAS APPLIANCE PASSING GAS LINE THROUGH FIREPLACE WALL Back Brick 1. Locate recessed area in side brick side liner. Side Brick Liner Liner 2. Lightly tap recessed area with a hammer until a round hole is tapped out. See Figure 37. 3.
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Page 31: Trim And Mantel Installation
TRIM AND MANTEL INSTALLATION FOR GAS APPLIANCES Mantel Trim Installation (Unvented Gas Appliances Only) The fireplace face may be left exposed or trimmed. If trim is installed, fasten it securely to face of fireplace. Trim materials must not extend closer than "... -
Page 32: Wood Burning Fireplaces
TRIM AND MANTEL INSTALLATION FOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES • The fireplace face may be left exposed or trimmed. If trim is installed, fasten it securely to face of fireplace. Seal any cracks between trim material and face of fireplace. Cracks can cause a fire and prevent fireplace from working prop- erly. -
Page 33: Glass Door Installation
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with optional Model GD36BA, BD36PBA, GD36SSA, GD42BA, BD42PBA, and GD42SSA glass doors. For installation of glass doors, see the instructions provided with the doors. FAN ACCESSORY The model BWBC400A, BWBC400IA, BWBC500A, and BWBC500IA fireplaces may be equipped with a Model FA2A fan accessory. -
Page 34: Fireplace Operation
FIREPLACE OPERATION HOW TO BUILD A BETTER FIRE The first three fires should be of moderate size. This lets the Fireplace damper must See Gas fireplace adjust to the heat and the bricks to cure. be fully opened when Appliance using a gas appliance. -
Page 35: Wood Vs. Fossil Fuels
FIREPLACE OPERATION WOOD VS. FOSSIL FUELS A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION Compared to fossil fuels, a full cord of dry hickory weighs Do not burn plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems and chemi- about two tons and is approximately equal in heating value cally treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties to a ton of hard coal. -
Page 36: Maintenance
When the fireplace is new, inspect the chimney often and clean new panels. Obtain these panels Monessen Hearth Systems the chimney any time creosote is seen on the flue walls. Once fireplace dealer. -
Page 37: Checklist Of Dos And Don'ts
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKLIST OF DO’S AND DON’Ts DO’S 11. Do keep all flammable liquids, gases and pressurized 1. Do check with local building officials to be sure the instal- lation of the fireplace complies with all building codes containers away form the fireplace. and requirements. -
Page 38: Maintenance And Safety
13. Donʼt allow insulating materials to contact the chim- by Monessen Hearth Systems . ney. 27. Donʼt put combustibles within 24 inches of the fireplace 14. -
Page 39: Replacement Parts
61D0106 Circulating Models: Radiant Models: BWBC400A BWBC400IA BWBC500A BWB400A BWB400IA BWB500A BWBC500IA BWB500IA Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. - Page 40 REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR RETAILER REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part No. Description GD36PBA Optional 36" polished brass bifold glass door kit; polished brass finish frame; tempered clear glass GD36BA Optional 36" black bifold glass door kit. black finish frame; tempered clear glass GD36SSA Optional 36"...
- Page 41 REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR RETAILER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NOT SHOWN) Item Description Round chimney cap with telescoping pipe and storm collar. (For chase installation) Square termination chimney cap (18 " x 18 ") for chase installation (Use with VFK flashing kit) SF30 Firestop spacer for 30°...
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- Page 43 ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER! 61D0006...
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Page 44: Limited Warranty
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Monessen Hearth Systems any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
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