Table Of Contents; Safety Information - MHSC WMC36 Operating Manual

WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace
PLeASe ReAD THIS MANUAL beFORe INSTALLINg AND USINg FIRePLACe.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The WMC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburn-
ing premium fireplaces. The WMC36/42 are circulating
models with removable grilles (louvers).
Both models are fully insulated fireplaces.
Precautions
MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been highly
tested and will operate safely when installed in accor-
dance with instructions provided in this manual. Careful-
ly read and understand all instructions before beginning
installation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component
parts, immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.
Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be
voided and a fire hazard may be created.
MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
•
Installation by any other than a qualified in-
staller, preferably NFI or WeTT (Canada) certi-
fied.
•
Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-
ney component;
•
Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof; (except for chase
flashings as detailed in the Chimney Top installa-
tion instructions).
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Installation other than as instructed by MHSC;
or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by MHSC in
combination or assembly with a MHSC fire-
place system, notwithstanding any indepen-
dent testing laboratory or other third party ap-
proval of such component parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the fireplace.
Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
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Safety Information

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod-
ucts not specified for use with this fireplace.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-
ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-
tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
WARNINg: Check with your electronics manufactur-
er before installing a television or other electronic
device above this fireplace.
The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air
inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the
fire.
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be in-
stalled before framing the fireplace. The gas line must be
installed by a certified gas line installer.
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drafts
gas Logs
WMC36 / WMC42
Listed
UL 127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory built Fireplaces

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