Lennox ELITE ME43BKSP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Lennox ELITE ME43BKSP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Lennox ELITE ME43BKSP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Elite series 43" wood burning fireplaces

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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNINGS
Hot! Do not touch! The glass and
surfaces of this appliance will be hot
during operation and will retain heat
for a while after shutting off the appli-
ance. Severe burns may result.
Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report No. 192-5166
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 850,027M REV. G 04/2008
MODEL
ME43BK SP
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including
but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories,
may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could
result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
Lennox™ wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supple-
mental heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary
heat source.
The fireplace cannot be operated without a door.
Consult your dealer to select the correct door
model.
Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fireplace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.
PIME43-F REV. 4
ME43
WARNINGS

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNINGS • Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surfaces of this appliance will be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after shutting off the appli- ance. Severe burns may result. •...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. WARNING The ME43 fireplace must be installed with an outside air kit intake, which is included with the fireplace WARNING THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OPER- ATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPENED OR DOORS FULLY CLOSED.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! In selecting this LENNOX™ wood-burning appliance you have chosen one of the fin- est fireplaces available. The ME43 wood fireplace is a clean burning fireplace that is designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth and enjoyment for many years to come.
  • Page 4: Fireplace Maintenance

    FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
  • Page 5: Operating The Fireplace

    OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Fuel The ME43 fireplace is designed to work best when fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hard- woods are preferred to softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refueling.
  • Page 6: Tools And Building Supplies

    Failure to use LHP parts or conduct variations in techniques and construction materials described in this installation manual may create a serious fire hazard and may void the warranty and the WHI listing. 3. Always check your local building codes. The installation must comply with their regulations. Before beginning the instal- lation, consult the local authorities and...
  • Page 7 ENCLOSURE WARNING Do not place loose insulation or any other material in the space around the fireplace or the chimney. Insulation placed on or around the fireplace or chim- ney may cause adjacent wood to overheat and catch on fire. 1.
  • Page 8: Hearth Extension

    Fireplace Facing The fireplace should be framed using 2" x 3" (50mm x 75mm) or heavier lumber. Figure 10 on Page 10 shows the general framing layout. Combustible materials must be installed flush with the fireplace facing. They may not project out in front of the fireplace. Non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile, may project in front of and/or on the fireplace facing.
  • Page 9: Uzy3 Blower Kit Installation

    Outside Air Installation The outside air assembly must be installed according to the following guidelines: 1. The maximum length of 4" I.D. (100 mm) insulated flexible duct is 20 feet (6.1 m). If a longer duct is required, use a 6" I.D. (150mm) insulated flexible duct.
  • Page 10: Framing Dimensions

    Corner Installation 23-11/32” (593mm) 21-1/2” (546mm) Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Including Finising Materials if any Rough Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) * Zero Clearance From Back Spacer to Wall Combustion Air Kit Knock-Out for Ducting Outside Air Intake Figure 10 - Framing Dimensions Combustible materials can NOT be used in the space directly above the fireplace.
  • Page 11: Central Forced Air Kit

    CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT The knock-outs provided on the sides of the ME43 fireplace allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. The ducting system must be installed as de- scribed below : Fix the adaptor at the side of the fireplace by twist-locking the adaptor to the fireplace.
  • Page 12: Chimney System

    Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Draft Stops Firestop CTDT Termination Note: Non- Combustible Chase Flashing Must Be Used To Cover Chase Opening Level Solid Continuous Surface Insulation (Thermal Barrier) Figure 14 CHIMNEY SYSTEM The ME43 fireplace is listed only with Security Chimneys™...
  • Page 13: Installing The Chimney System

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STRAIGHT INSTALLATION Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure 16). Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes. The hole sizes are indicated in Table 2 for the floor and ceiling holes and in Table 3 on Page 15 for the roof holes.
  • Page 14 AC Model (Air Cooled Insulated, Galvalume Chimney) Cooling Air Kit For Air Cooled Chimney ACZI Outside Combustion Figure 18 Air Kit (UZI) Flashing Note: The Outside Air Kit is Mandatory NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Rain Cap Flashing Collar Support Attic Radiation Shield Radiation Shield AC Air Cooled...
  • Page 15 CHIMNEY COLLAR SPACER (BUILT INTO FLASHING) FLASHING AC CHIMNEY Figure 19A SLOPE 14-3/8" (365mm) 2/12 14-5/8" (371mm) 4/12 15-1/4" (387mm) 6/12 16-1/8" (410mm) 8/12 17-3/8" (441mm) 10/12 18-3/4" (476mm) 12/12 20-3/8" (518mm) cross slope hole size Table 3 Figure 19B ROOF DOWN SLOPE HOLE SIZE ASHT+ S-2100+ 8"...
  • Page 16: Offset Chimney Installation

    OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION The minimum chimney height (including the fireplace) when using elbows is: Fireplace ME43BK SP Model Chimney Model 8" ASHT+/S-2100+/AC Vertical 15 feet (4.57 m) Installation Two (2) Elbows 18 feet (5.49 m) Four (4) Elbows 20 feet (6.10 m) Table 4 After reaching the location requiring the elbow, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 17: Chimney Component Chart

    Table 5...
  • Page 18: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    AIR COOLED STRAPS Figure 20 RAIN CAP INSULATED WALL FRAME 2” X 4” Figure 21 CHIMNEY AC BRACE ACRS (RADIATION SHIELD) STRAPS SUPPORT STORM COLLAR ROOF SUPPORT FLASHING OFFSET SUPPORT ANGLED INSULATED WALL RADIATION SHIELD NOTE: IN COLD FREGIONS IT IS RECOMMEDNED TO ENCLOSE THE CHIMNEY IN AN INSULATED CHASE NOTE: DIAGRAMS &...
  • Page 19: Universal Roof Support Installation

    UNIVERSAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLATION This support has three possible uses: For ASHT+ and S-2100+ chimneys, it must be used on a roof to support the chimney. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset.
  • Page 20: Parts And Components

    OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES - ME43 Installation Accessories Description Outside Air Kit (Required - Included with Fireplace) Outside Air Coupler to connect outside air UZI to fireplace, UZIAD Outside Air Ducting - Includes 4" insulated flex x 10 ft. long, UZI Fireplace Options Trim Kit - Gold Trim Kit - Brushed Nickel Door Capping - Gold Door Capping - Brushed Nickel...
  • Page 21 COMPONENTS LIST - ME43 Secure Temp™ ASHT+ High Temp. Insulated Stainless Steel Chimney 8" Diameter, Listed to CAN / UCL-S604 and UL-103HT at 1200° F Description Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components 8" Length, 8" Dia., 8L8 12" Length, 8" Dia., 8L12 18" Length, 8" Dia., 8L18 24" Length, 8" Dia., 8L24 36"...
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - ME43 Replacement Parts Description Refractory Back Refractory Right Side Refractory Left Side Refractory Bottom Refractory Front Refractory Ash Lip Log Support Grate Top Louver Bottom Louver Louver Hinges Rigid Firescreen (Right) Rigid Firescreen (Left) Black Door (Left) Black Door (Right) Gold Plated Door (Left) Gold Plated Door (Right)
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your fireplace is covered by a limited warranty. Please read the warranty to be familiar with its coverage. Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future refer- ence. PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION We recommend that you record the following important information about your fireplace.

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