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UNVENTED VENT-
FREE FIREBOXES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS:
BUF400
BUF500
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
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
a fi re 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
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
WARNINGS
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
other appliance.
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
any phone in your building.
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fi re department.
fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
supplier.
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- Page 1 UNVENTED VENT- FREE FIREBOXES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: BUF400 BUF500 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......... 3 Canopy and Radiant Face Plates Installation ..13 Product Features ............5 Other Optional Equipment ........14 Before You Start .............5 Forced Air Kit ............14 Brass or Chrome Louvers ........14 General Installation Information ......6 Brass or Chrome Trim ..........14 Firebox External Dimensions .........6 Firebrick ...............14 Minimum Hearth Dimensions .........7... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER OWNER Please leave these instructions with the appliance. 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 fireplace 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 fireplace screen in place when the appli- als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Page 5: Product Features
fi rebox. The BUF400 and BUF500 are vent-free fireboxes and feature a self contained heat-circulating system. This unit also features a 2-in1, flexible-face system that converts the circulating system into a radiant system in seconds. -
Page 6: General Installation Information
Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should only be performed by an experienced, licensed/certified tradesman). Install vent-free gas log heater per the instructions provided with the vent-free gas log heater. Complete finish wall material, surround and optional hearth extension to your individual taste. FIREBOX EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS BUF400: 24 " BUF500: 30 "... -
Page 7: Minimum Hearth Dimensions
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION MINIMUM HEARTH DIMENSIONS " " " Figure 2 - Minimum Hearth Dimensions LOCATION OF FIREBOX Carefully select the best location for installation of your vent-free firebox. The following factors should be taken into consider- ation: • Clearance to side wall, ceiling, woodwork and windows. See “Clearances/Height Requirements on page 8. -
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 firebox. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe installation. Failure to follow these requirements may create a fire hazard. - 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 12" the clearance requirements as shown in Figure 5. However, 10" if lower mantel height is desired, refer to page 14 for canopy options.
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Page 10: Fireplace Framing
FIREPLACE FRAMING Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place. Construct firebox framing following Figures 8 through 11 and the chart below for your specific installation requirements. See Figure 1 on Page 6 for firebox dimensions. The framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs. - Page 11 FIREPLACE FRAMING The fi replace must be installed giving full consideration to the clearance and height requirements identifi ed in this manual. 1. Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the firebox. 2. Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later. 3.
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Page 12: Gas Line Installation
GAS LINE INSTALLATION Plumbing connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed plumber. Main gas supply must be off when plumbing gas line to fireplace 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 And Radiant Face Plates Installation
CANOPY INSTALLATION INSTALLING CANOPY A canopy is furnished with each firebox 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 FORCED AIR KIT (FA2A) If you are installing the forced air kit, Model FA2A, see the installation instructions provided with the kit for electrical wiring requirements, or the blower installation section. The firebox must be connected to main power supply at time of firebox installation. -
Page 15: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BUF400 BUF500 Canopy 26D4568 26D4706 Screen Panel 26D0131 26D0187 Screen Rod 26D0132 26D0133 Rear Refractory 61D0102 61D0107 Side Refractory 61D0101 61D0101 Bottom Refractory 61D0100 61D0106 61D1013... -
Page 16: Warranty
Free Ceramic Fiber Logs, Catalytic Filter and Aluminized Burners. BASIC WARRANTY Monessen Hearth Systems (MHS) warrants the components and materials in your gas appliance to be free from manufacturing and material defects for a period of two years from date of installation. After installation, if any of the components manufactured by MHS in the appliance are found to be defective in materials or workmanship, MHS will, at its option, replace or repair the defective components at no charge to the original owner.
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