Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MHC36 Heart & Home Collectables
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08/04 31072 Rev G 1 WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assist ance or additional information, consult a qualified inst aller , service agency or the gas supplier .
2 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not expose the fireplace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the fireplace dry at all times. Wet insulation will produce an odor when the fireplace is used. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions .
08/04 31072 Rev G 3 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly .
4 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! This fireplace and its component s are designed to be installed and operated as a system.
08/04 31072 Rev G 5 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s Bi-Fold Glass Doors DM1036 DM1036B DM1036S Perception Glass Doors DP1036 DP1036B DP1036S *The junction box and fan kit should be installed at the time of initial fireplace installation.
6 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Dimensions 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catal og # Descri pt i on: SL3 06 Ch im n ey Se c t ion - 6 in .
08/04 31072 Rev G 7 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SL330 - Offset/Return MH841 Chimney Sections CB876 Chimney Bracket TR344 Round T ermination Cap with S torm Collar MH842-Roof Thimble &a.
8 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 - Fireplace Locations 1. Fireplace Locations and S pace Requirement s Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider , installed along a wall or across a corner .
08/04 31072 Rev G 9 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not draw outside air from garage sp aces. Exhaust product s of gasoline engines are haz- ardous.
10 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 - Framing the Fireplace W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the black face of this fireplace or a structure fire may result.
08/04 31072 Rev G 11 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 - Sidewalls and Surrounds 3. Sidewalls/Surrounds Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12 in.
12 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not combine offsets to create an offset greater than 30 deg from verti- cal. This may create a fire hazard since the natural draft may be restricted. 1. Using Offset s and Returns a.
08/04 31072 Rev G 13 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 - Chimney Height T able 2 3. Number of Sections Required T o determine the chimney component s needed to complete your particular installation, follow the step s below: a. Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace installation.
14 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure.
08/04 31072 Rev G 15 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 Installing the Firestop S pacer CAUTION: Firestop spacers must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor area.
16 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Maintain a minimum of 2 in. air clearance to all parts of the chimney system at all times! Fail- ure to maintain this 2 in. air clearance will cause a structure fire. CAUTION: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disassembled once locked together .
08/04 31072 Rev G 17 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 - Ceiling/Attic Construction 9. MH842 Ceiling/Roof Thimble See Figures 14 and 15. a. Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney .
18 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 17 - Installing a TR344 Round T ermination Cap 1 1. T ermination Cap a. Inst all the chimney sections up through the ceiling/ roof. When using the TR344 round termination cap, the uppermost section of pipe must extend 6 in.
08/04 31072 Rev G 19 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Use only a noncombustible material to fin- ish the face of the fireplace below the level of the front standoffs. A noncombustible material such as USG MICORE CV230 Mineral Fiber Board, or USG DUROCK Cement Board is recommended for this purpose.
20 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 19 - Factory Built Hearth Extension Figure 20 - Field Constructed Hearth Extension W ARNING! Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials.
08/04 31072 Rev G 21 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 21 - Position the Hearth Extension 15. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strips that have been placed p artially under the fireplace front.
22 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The informa- tion provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifica- tions such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized part s and repairs.
08/04 31072 Rev G 23 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 Proper Operating Positions of Bi-Fold Doors W ARNING! Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause ex- cessive creosote accumulation. When ignited it can cause a chimney fire that may result in a serious house fire.
24 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq- uids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fire- place. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace.
08/04 31072 Rev G 25 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 23 - Flue Draf t Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the chimney . The amount of negative pressure determines how strong the draft is. The draf t is important because it draws the combustion air into the fireplace and pulls the smoke out of the chimney .
26 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS H. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be re- paired by replacing the damaged component part s. Chimney fires are not covered by the Lim- ited Warranty and Buyer Protection Plan.
08/04 31072 Rev G 27 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A Air Clearance 16, 19 Air Kit 7, 18 Air Kit Handle Location 18 Ashes, Disposal of 26 Attic Insulation Shield 16 B Building Codes.
28 31072 Rev G 08/04 HEA TILA T OR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Limited W arranty As p art of it s 20-YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM AS P ART OF ITS 20 YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”), HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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