Monessen Hearth LO-RIDER LCUF36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Monessen Hearth LO-RIDER LCUF36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Monessen Hearth LO-RIDER LCUF36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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LO-RIDER
UNVENTED
VENT-FREE FIREBOXES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: LCUF36
For use with a listed gas-fired
unvented decorative room heater
not to exceed 40,000 BTU/hr. Do
Not Build a Wood Fire.
Carefully review the instructions
supplied with the decorative type
unvented room heater for the mini-
mum fi replace size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE
IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS
FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR
THE INSTALLATION.
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
– Installation and service must be performed by
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fi re department.
a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

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  • Page 1 LO-RIDER UNVENTED VENT-FREE FIREBOXES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: LCUF36 WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNINGS WARNINGS For use with a listed gas-fired WARNINGS unvented decorative room heater If the information in this manual is not followed not to exceed 40,000 BTU/hr. Do exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing Not Build a Wood Fire.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......... 3 Fireplace Framing ..........10 Gas Line Installation ..........12 Product Features ............5 Before You Start .............5 Canopy Installation ..........13 General Installation Information ......6 Other Optional Equipment ........14 Firebox External Dimensions .........6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown ........14 Minimum Hearth Dimensions .........7 Warranty ..........Back Cover Location of Fireplace ..........7 Clearances and Height Requirements ....8...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the owner. Please retain these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate a vent-free gas heater in this fi rebox. • Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 24. Never burn solid fuels in a fi replace where a unvented Continued from page 3 room heater is installed. 16. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materi- 25. Always have a fi replace screen in place when the appli- als, gasoline and other fl...
  • Page 5: Product Features

    fi rebox. The LCUF36 is a vent-free fi reboxe. They feature a self contained heat-circulating system. This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and dependable installation of your vent-free fi rebox system.
  • Page 6: General Installation Information

    Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced, licensed/certifi ed tradesman). Install vent-free gas log heater per the instructions provided with the vent-free gas log heater. Complete fi nish wall material, surround and optional hearth extension to your individual taste. FIREBOX EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS LCUF36 41" 36" "...
  • Page 7: Minimum Hearth Dimensions

    GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION LOCATION OF FIREBOX MINIMUM HEARTH DIMENSIONS LCUF36 " 16" 36" 32" Figure 2 - Minimum Hearth Dimensions LOCATION OF FIREBOX Carefully select the best location for installation of your vent-free fi rebox. The following factors should be taken into consideration: •...
  • Page 8: Clearances And Height Requirements

    CLEARANCES HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4 through 7 are maintained. Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the fi rebox. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fi...
  • Page 9 CLEARANCES HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Mantel clearances: The canopy supplied with the unit must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet the clearance requirements as shown in Figure 5. However, if lower mantel height is desired, see page 15 for canopy options.
  • Page 10: Fireplace Framing

    Combustibles may not come any closer to the top of the enclosrue than the standoffs will allow. Do not fi ll spaces around fi rebox with insulation or other materials. This could cause a fi re. LCUF36 " " " "...
  • Page 11 FIREPLACE FRAMING When fi nishing a custom cabinet, mantel, or other built-in enclosure, the open- ing size to accommodate the fi replace with trim installed is as follows: LCUF36 with trim LCUF36 with trim / " / " This appliance is approved for the installation of drywall or other combustible materials against the sides or top of the black-painted fi...
  • Page 12: Gas Line Installation

    GAS LINE INSTALLATION Plumbing connections should only be performed by a qualifi ed, licensed plumber. Main gas supply must be off when plumbing gas line to fi replace or performing service. Consult all local codes. All gas piping must be installed to comply with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
  • Page 13: Canopy Installation

    CANOPY INSTALLATION INSTALLING CANOPY A canopy is furnished with each fi rebox and MUST be installed for safe operation. See Figure 14. The firebox canopy must not be modifi ed or replaced with a canopy that may be provided with the unvented decorative room heater.
  • Page 14: Other Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST OPTIONAL WIDE CANOPY The optional wide canopy can be installed. See installation instructions provided with kit. ITEM ITEM ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION QTY LCUF36B Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy 26D4568K 26D4568K 26D4568K 26D4568K 26D4568K Screen Panel Screen Panel...
  • Page 15 NOTES 26D4721...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability of fi tness for purpose and of all other obligations or liabilities. Monessen Hearth Systems, Inc. does not assume for it any other obligations or liability in connection with the sale or use of the appliance. In states that do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow exclusion of indirect damage, those limitations of exclusions may not apply to you.

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