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- Page 1 PREFABRICATED WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Keep this manual for future reference Standards: ULC-S610 UL-127 EPA Phase II Revised: June 2008 Web Site: www.maxfireplaces.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION .......................... 3 MERLOT FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS ................4 INSTALLATION ........................... 5 Fireplace Installation ........................8 Door COMPONENTS ......................11 Chimney Installation ......................... 12 Installation Instructions for Masonry Application ..............12 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This manual contains all the information required for safe, efficient installation and use of your Selkirk fireplace. Read carefully all the instructions contained herein and keep this manual handy so you may refer to it whenever necessary. Before starting to install the fireplace, consult local authorities to obtain a construction permit and learn about all applicable regulatory requirements. -
Page 4: Merlot Fireplace Specifications
MERLOT FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS Maximum recommended heating area : 500 to 1,900 square feet (with forced air kit) Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood : 36,900 Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood : 65,000 Optimum efficiency : 75% *Why is the BTU indicated on the EPA label smaller than the one advertised? You will notice a difference between the BTU output as indicated on the unit’s white EPA label affixed to the glass and the BTU as... -
Page 5: Installation
ATTENTION: Do not modify or adapt the fireplace’s construction or components. This would void the warranty. In this event, Selkirk would not be responsible for any damages which may occur. - Page 6 Figure #2: Various Fireplace Locations Outside air inlet space Figure #3: Chimney Configurations...
- Page 7 The table below shows the minimum chimney height requirements, fireplace included, according to the number of elbows: Chimney Number of Elbows Minimum Height Straight installation --------------- 15’ (4.6 m) 1 - 15° offset 2 - 15° elbows 15’ (4.6 m) 2 - 15°...
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Page 8: Fireplace Installation
12. Selkirk fireplaces can be equipped with a temperature control. The fan will come on as soon as the fireplace reaches its minimum start temperature. Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician (Figure #4). - Page 9 Electrical Installation Instructions 12.1 Install the connection box on the bottom right of the fireplace behind the lower louver. 12.2 Install the fan on the pegs at the back of the fireplace behind the lower louver. 12.3 Connect the terminals onto the thermo-disc found under the fireplace floor. 12.4 Insert a 110-volt wire into the box through the appropriate hole.
- Page 10 Figure #5: Hearth Extension Installation...
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Page 11: Door Components
DOOR COMPONENTS Here is the drawing showing the components of your Merlot door. -
Page 12: Chimney Installation
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the first chimney section with the adaptor (provided by the chimney manufacturer) using three ¾” (19 mm) screws. 2. Screw this assembly to the fireplace using four ¾” (19 mm) screws. 3. Continue the installation following the instructions in the chimney manufacturer’s manual. (Figures #6 through #14) 4. - Page 13 INSTALLATION The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner or any other listed liner or flexible liner to ULC-S635, ULC-S640 or UL777 of the same diameter as the outlet of the fireplace. Follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney.
- Page 14 Figure #6: Masonry Chimney Installation 25" 640mm MIN. FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL LINER FIRESTOP WALL RADIATION MASONRY CHIMNEY SHIELD * LINER ELBOW HIGHT TEMP. CEMENT LINER MUST SLIDE AT INSULATION LEAST 2" INSIDE LENGTH PAD & COVER INSULATED 45° ELBOW FIREPLACE ANCHOR PLATE * NEEDED IF THE CHIMNEY PASS...
- Page 15 Figure #7: Straight Chimney Installation Figure #8: Chimney with Elbows Installation Figure #9: Exterior Chimney Installation Figure #10: Isolated Chase Chimney Installation...
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Page 16: Fireplace Finish
FIREPLACE FINISH 1. Combustible materials can be used to finish the fireplace in the area shown in Figure 11. The framing can be built directly on the sides of the appliance. 2. No side wall of more than 6” (152 mm) wide at right angle with the face of the appliance can be closer than 4”... - Page 17 Figure #11: Fireplace Finishing Figure #12: Mantel Positioning...
- Page 18 Figure #13: Installation of Combustible and Non-Combustible Materials...
- Page 19 Figure #14: Chimney Enclosure...
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Page 20: Use And Safety
6. Selkirk fireplaces are designed to burn reasonable quantities of wood. Avoid making overly intense fires that would damage the appliance. Do not burn garbage, painted wood or wood that has been exposed to salt water. -
Page 21: Creosote
CREOSOTE When wood burns slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with humidity to produce creosote. Creosote vapor condenses in the chimney left relatively cool by the slow fire and coats the inside of the flue with residue. When creosote ignites, it produces a red-hot, extremely dangerous fire. It is therefore recommended to make small, brightly burning fires rather than lazy, smoldering fires. - Page 22 Figure #15: Combustion Control Medium Air Intake This recommended combustion method that should normally used. It leaves little creosote on the glass doors and in the flue. The exact position of the air intake damper depends on a number of factors, including the flue’s configuration and the percentage of humidity in the wood.
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Page 23: Maintenance
GLASS AND METAL PLATING The Merlot Fireplace – when correctly used – is designed to keep its glass surface clean. Deposits left on the glass may stain or whiten. The most common causes of deposits are creosote created by smoldering fires, burning green or wet wood and closing the air intake too soon. -
Page 24: Door Installation And Alignment
DOOR INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT Figure #17: Door Adjustment To install the cast-iron door, place it on their pintles and make sure the door closes tightly. To adjust door positioning and spacing, loosen the pintle screw and pivot the pintle until the door is in the correct position. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
A properly installed Merlot Fireplace should never smoke. If it does, it will probably be for one of the following reasons: 1. -
Page 26: Heat Distribution Systems
HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Figure #18: Heat Distribution Options GRAVITY DISTRIBUTION KIT The Gravity Distribution Kit may be used to heat rooms located above, behind and either side of the room where the fireplace is located. Note that, if the hot air outlets are located at various levels, the heat will tend to seek the one at the highest level. -
Page 27: Forced Air Distribution Kit
The Forced Air Distribution Kit can be used to heat adjacent rooms or lower floors located up to 50’ (15.2 m) from your Selkirk Fireplace. Only 6” (15 cm) flexible isolated duct can be use for this installation. (Figure #18) If the fan is installed with a rheostat, the operation is manually controlled. - Page 28 2. The duct can also be safely connected to an existing heating system. However, do not connect any hot air ducts to the cold air return. The hot air duct must be connected to the main duct coming out of the blower. Install a back draft damper at the junction between the fireplace duct and the blower outlet duct.
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