Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ELITE ME43BKSP Lennox Hearth Products
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43" W oo d B urn ing Fi rep lac es P/N 8 50, 027 M REV . H 1 1/2 008 ME43BK SP SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system.
2 W ARNING T o avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food. W ARNING NEVER use gasoline, gasoline- type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace.
3 CAUTION This appliance is designed for use with wood or certified pro- cessed solid fuel fire logs. Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only fire logs that have been evaluated for the application in fireplace and refer to fire log warnin gs and caution markings on packaging prior to use.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 W ARNING Dispo sal of Ashes: Ashes shou ld be place d in a met al contai ner with a tigh t fitting lid. The clo sed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all c ombus tible m ateri als, pendi ng final disp osal.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 5 OPERA TING 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 .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. W ARNING When using a gas burner , it is mandatory to keep the chimney outside air register opened.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. W ARNING 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.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 8 Non-Combustible Material Mantel A wood mantel, if installed, must be at least 48" (1.2 m) above the base of the fireplace ( see Figure 7A ) . There is no restriction regarding the length or the width of the mantel.
9 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Figure 8 OUTSIDE INT AKE ALUMINIUM T APE PLASTIC COVER FLEXIBLE PIPE SCREW OPENING F ACING DOWN WALL OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION TO THE FIREPLACE FIREPLACE CONNECTION ALUMINIUM T APE INSULA TION FLEXIBLE PIPE FIREPLACE PLASTIC COVER LOOP IS MANDA TORY 7' MAX.
10 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 42-1/2” (1080 mm) 17-1/8” (435 mm) 28-5/16” (719 mm) 42” (1067 mm) 43” (1092 mm) 43” (1092 mm) 27-1/2” (699 mm) 10-5/8” (270 mm.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 11 Figure 11 INSULA TED FLEX PIPE CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT The knock-outs provided on the sides of the ME43 firepla ce allow the conne ction of insulate d flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 12 W ARNING If ins ul ati on is u sed , the fire pl ace must not be placed directly against it. Insulation or vapor barriers, if used, must first be covered with drywall panels, plywood, particle board or other mat eri al to assure in sul ati on and vapor barriers remain in place.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 13 CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS STRAIGHT INST ALLA TION 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.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14 Figure 18 Attic Radiation Shield Flashing Flashing Collar Rain Cap Support Radiation Shield AC Air Cooled Chimney Start- ing Piece Note: The Ou.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 15 FLASHING COLLAR CHIMNEY SP ACER (BUIL T INTO FLASHING) AC CHIMNEY Figure 19A Figure 19B ROOF DOWN SLOPE HOLE SIZE SLOPE ASHT+ S-2100+ AC 8".
16 Fireplace Model ME43BK SP Chimney Model 8" ASHT+/S-2100+/AC V er tic al In st all at i on 15 feet (4.57 m) T wo (2) Elbows 18 feet (5.49 m) Four (4) Elbows 20 feet (6.
17 T able 5 Ch im ney 8” Elbow Offset & Height One Length Between Elbows T wo Lengths Between Elbows 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 8” & 36” 12 ” & 3 6 ” 1 8 ” & 36 ” 2 4 .
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 18 NOTE: IN COLD REGIONS IT IS RECOMMEDNED TO ENCLOSE THE CHIMNEY IN AN INSULA TED CHASE RAIN CAP ANGLED INSULA TED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD ROOF SU.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 19 UNIVERSAL ROOF SUPPORT INST ALLA TION This support has three possible uses: 1. For ASHT+ and S-2100+ chimneys, it must be used on a roof to support the chimney . 2. It may be used on a floor , ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset.
20 Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Outside Air Kit (Required - Included with Fireplace) Outside Air Coupler to connect outside air UZI to fireplace, UZIAD UZIDF Outside Air Ducting - Includes 4" insulated flex x 10 ft.
21 Se cu re T em p™ AS HT + H ig h T emp . I ns ul at ed St ai nl ess S te el Ch im ney 8" D iam et er , Li s te d to CA N / UCL -S 60 4 a nd U L -1 03 HT at 1 20 0° F Description Cat./ Part No. Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components 8" Length, 8" Dia.
22 Replacement Parts Description Cat. No. Refractory PR-SR2028 Back Refractory PR-SR2027 Right Side Refractory PR-SR2025D Left Side Refractory PR-SR2025G Bottom Refractory PR-SR1722 Front Refractory A.
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