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- Page 1 Manufactured Housing Woodburning Fireplace Homeowner’s Installation & Operating Manual For Models: BC36MH, BC42MH BC36MH cover DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412972 1/13 Rev. 17...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Group dealer. Gas Logs Only use Vermont Castings Group components or the war- ranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created. If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be installed before framing the fireplace. -
Page 3: Specifications And Framing
" (76mm) (64mm) (337mm) Electrical Access If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈” (575 mm). Fig. 1 BC36MH specifications and framing. BC36MH SPECS BC42MH Manufactured Housing Fireplace Rough " (711mm) Opening Depth 11"... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace BCMH Parts Identification Flue Collar Top Panel Damper Outer Collar Extension Damper Control Standoffs Outlet Grille (4 provided) Surround Screen Surround Facing Trim Brick Sides and Back Gas Line Access (both sides) Gas Line Access (both sides) -
Page 5: Planning Information
SK84 " " 47Z⁄₂ 46Z⁄₂ Models BC36MH and BC42MH may also be installed into a site-built or modular home when appropriate IRC, FP288 IBC and/or local building codes are followed. In those Fig. 6 Installed lengths of chimney sections. installations, neither an outside air kit nor the SKRS- FMH Radiant Shield/Firestop may be required. - Page 6 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations OFFSET CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT RISE CHIMNEY SECTION FP282 30° Elbow Offsets 30˚ FP282 ELBOW RETURN MBUF ELBOW 5/26/96 Offset 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' Rise 30˚ 3" 11" OFFSET 8Z⁄v" 20" ELBOW RISE 11Z⁄v"...
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Page 7: Installation
BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Installation The Ten Foot Rule Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney Install Electrical Connection height above the roof top. The “Ten Foot Rule” is a fire CAUTION: All wiring shall be done by a qualified safety rule and not a draft rule. - Page 8 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Positioning, Safety Strips, Chimney Centerline Securing The Fireplace Actual Center- Slide fireplace into position. point Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety 7⁷⁄₈” strips under front bottom edge about 1Z⁄₂” (38 mm), (200mm) allowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox.
- Page 9 All Vermont Castings Group mobile home approved Installation fireplaces use 6” (159 mm) outside air duct systems. Install the flex duct to connect the fireplace collar on left Planning the Installation side of fireplace and the termination.
- Page 10 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Air space Clearances Pipe Section Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas) Pipe Rim Lance Pipe 1Z⁄₂” Standoff Z⁄₂” Air Space to Sides Front View Side View FP558MH Radiant Shield/ Firestop Fig. 12 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten.
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Page 11: Outside Air
BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace shield. The thimble extension slips into the radiant the ceiling at the ceiling level. For flat ceilings, cut a 14Z⁄ shield and is fastened to the shield with sheet metal ₂” (368 mm) square in the ceiling. For vaulted ceilings, a screws. - Page 12 Since you have preplanned the height of the termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to install pipe The standard Vermont Castings Group RLTSK8 round to the predetermined height. Install chimney sections top can be used to terminate the chimney in a mobile until ONE SECTION (both pipes) extend through the home installation.
- Page 13 12” thick. (305 mm) from top of grille opening for circulating 2. Vermont Castings Group - EH2416, K = .458, 1 models. Do not install a mantel face plate less than inch thick required.
- Page 14 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Face Plate 1 " Ref. *12” from top of grille opening for circulating Combustible materials are permitted within a shaded area models shown in Figure 22 titled **3” from top of grille opening for circulating Minimum Wall Clearances.
- Page 15 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions Minimum Wall Clearances (for On-Site Construction) WITH WITHOUT Noncombustible Noncombustible Surround Facing Surround Facing Shaded area starts 1/2" away from 4" Brick (Example material) edge of unit. 4" Firebox Seal cracks Opening...
- Page 16 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Wall Covering Noncombustible 2x4" Header - Decorative Do not notch at Facing standoffs. Seal all cracks between fireplace surround and wall materials with noncombustible material. Noncombustible Decorative Covering Center Door Gap Should be Consistent Top to Bottom...
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Page 17: Fan/Blower
250°F or greater. Vermont Castings Group fireplaces are designed to BTU input of a gas appliance installed in fireplace accept a 1/2” (13 mm) gas line for installation of an ap- should be rated less than 100,000 BTU/hr. - Page 18 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace 120VAC Receptacle Junction BLACK GREEN WHITE BLACK BLACK ON OFF ON/OFF Rocker Switch Fig. 29 FK12 wiring. Fan/Blower Replacement Prior to reinstalling the access panel and the hearth If your fireplace has glass doors, it is recommended the...
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Page 19: Replacement Parts
BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace replacement parts Ref. Description BC36MH BC42MH BC36MH 1. Damper Blade... - Page 20 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description BC36MH BC42MH 16. Top Brick Retainers 3030172 3030172 17. O.S.A. Assy. 20003076 20003076 18. Damper Bracket 303176 303176 19. Switch, ON/OFF 32D0232 32D0232 20. Door Track Assy (not shown)
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Page 21: Accessories
Vermont Castings Group approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the Vermont Castings Group warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance. - Page 22 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace 7412972...
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Page 23: Warranty
Limitations and Exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Vermont Castings Group any other obligations of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. - Page 24 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...