MHSC BC36MH Installation & Operating Manual

MHSC BC36MH Installation & Operating Manual

Manufactured housing woodburning fireplace

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BC36MH
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DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
Manufactured Housing
Woodburning Fireplace
Homeowner's Installation &
Operating Manual
For Models:
BC36MH, BC42MH
7412972 5/10 Rev. 14

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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 5/10 Rev. 14...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MHSC dealer. If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be installed before framing the fireplace. The gas line must voided and a fire hazard may be created.
  • 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 Outer Collar Damper 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 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations OFFSET CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT RISE CHIMNEY SECTION FP282 30˚ 30° Elbow Offsets FP282 ELBOW RETURN MBUF ELBOW 5/26/96 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' Offset Rise 30˚ 3" 11" OFFSET 8Z⁄v" 20" ELBOW RISE 11Z⁄v"...
  • Page 6: Planning Information

    BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must INSTALLED TOTAL predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the MODEL SK LENGTH LENGTH...
  • Page 7: Installation

    BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Installation Install Electrical Connection Chimney Centerline CAUTION: All wiring shall be done by a qualified Actual Center- electrician and shall be in compliance with all local, point city and state building codes. 7⁷⁄₈” IMPORTANT: To prevent electrical shock, the power for (200mm) the home must be disabled.
  • Page 8 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing The Fireplace Slide fireplace into position. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety Nailing strips under front bottom edge about 1Z⁄₂” (38 mm), Flanges allowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox.
  • Page 9 All MHSC mobile home approved fireplaces use 6” (159 Installation 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.
  • Page 11: Outside Air

    BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace the ceiling at the ceiling level. For flat ceilings, cut a 14Z⁄ shield. The thimble extension slips into the radiant 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 MHSC RLTSK8 round top can be used to to the predetermined height. Install chimney sections terminate the chimney in a mobile home installation.
  • Page 13 12” (305 mm) from top of grille opening for circulating 2. MHSC - EH2416, K = .458, 1 inch thick required. models. Do not install a mantel face plate less than 3” (76 mm) from top of grille opening for circulating models.
  • Page 14 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace Face Plate 1 " Ref. Combustible materials are *12” from top of grille opening for circulating permitted within a shaded area models shown in Figure 22 titled **3” from top of grille opening for circulating Minimum Wall Clearances.
  • Page 15 Hearth perpendicular wall when using noncombustible wall shield* 4" Min. Combustible material permitted within shaded area. * Noncombustible wall shield requires 1" MHSC EH2416 insulation (minimum R Value = 1.85) between Minimum Safety strips Combustible decorative noncombustible rigid covering and combustible wall.
  • 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...
  • Page 17: Fan/Blower

    BTU input of a gas appliance installed in fireplace fireplaces. should be rated less than 100,000 BTU/hr. MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2” (13 mm) Gas pipe installation is intended for connection to a gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance.
  • 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...
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace MHSC 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)
  • Page 21: Accessories

    MHSC approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the MHSC warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance.
  • Page 22 BC36MH, BC42MH Woodburning Fireplace 7412972...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Limitations and Exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obligations of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
  • Page 24 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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