BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplace Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual For Models: BR400 BR500 BC400 BC500 WF553 BR/BC36 11/10/97 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 87D1500 6/09 Rev. 2...
The BR/BC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs. fireplaces. The BR400/500 (Builder Radiant) is a clean- Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other face fireplace and the BC400/500 (Builder Circulating) products not specified for use with this fireplace.
" Electrical Access (337mm) If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm). FP526 Fig. 1 BR400 Series specifications and framing. BR36 SPECS 10/28/98 BC400 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model " (559mm)
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule safety and to save time and money. An installer must Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the height above the roof top.
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for Insulating Fireplace enclosure vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9 m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical for Cold Climates height exceeds 30' (9 m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6 If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but m) with 3-wall chimneys.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Framing Option For Circulating Models Only — Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace eB1 (Receptacle) Hook-Up: is set in place, however, most installers build the frame • Wiring should be installed by a certified before setting the fireplace.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Determine offset distance of your chimney arrangement Straight-Up Chimney Installation from centerline of fireplace to centerline of chimney where it is to pass through ceiling. To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 8Z⁄v" Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though (210 mm) a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces The following table gives firestop spacer model num- Installing Outside Air Kit bers: An outside air kit is installed in all BR/BC Series Fire- Angle of Chimney at Ceiling places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of Size of Chimney Vertical 30°...
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing the Chimney System Pipe Section Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar Pipe on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you Lance get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap Pipe together.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Firestop spacers are not available for nor are they re- A chimney support is 2Z⁄₂" (64 mm) long when installed. quired on vertical walls. Consider this dimension when determining how many straight chimney sections are needed. DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Install Remainder of Chimney Sections Air Space Clearances Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas). install pipe to the predetermined height.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model - No Mantel Clearance - Radiant Circulating Model Noncombustible Facing Material Model - with Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Combustible Combustible Mantel and Mantel and Mantel and 12" 12" Trim 12"...
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Side Wall Protection Hearth Installation Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible mum dimensions shown in Figure 23 of the fireplace floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini- opening must be protected with MHSC Wall Shield mum dimensions and mounting detail.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces example of Determining Hearth extension equiva- WARNINg: HeARTH eXTeNSION MUST Be IN- lents STALLeD IN ACCORDANCe WITH FIgURe 23 AND MUST NOT COVeR THe BOTTOM FRONT OPeNINg To determine the thickness required for any new mate- OF THe CIRCULATINg MODeL.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing Line For gas Log Fireplace Top View Hole in Outer Casing MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2 inch gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use 1"...
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, with out notice. BR/BC SeRIeS Item/Model Number BR/BC400 BR/BC500 1. Damper Blade Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 2.
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Monessen distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services. CAUTION: This fireplace and chimney assembly is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be oper- ated only with MHSC approved components.
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8 Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. Extended (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8L Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary...
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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces (Chimney Components con't.) Canada Component Description Model Number Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system.
BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces LIMITeD WARRANTY Factory-Build Fireplace and Components (except Blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.
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