Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 53D9042 Martin Fireplaces
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M ODEL MPL P ENINSULA I NST ALLA TION , O PERA TION AND M AINTENANCE M ANUAL T HIS FIREPLACE IS LISTED BY OMNI-T EST L ABORA TORIES FOR USE WITH "L" S ERIES CHIMNEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
1 Y ou have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Y our fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace.
1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace.
5 3 O PERA TION G UIDELINES When a AK4 combustion air assembly and a combustion air duct are attached to the connecting point on the left or right side of the fireplace, combustion air may enter the firebox through a dampered opening behind the left or right side brick.
6 4 C LEARANCES 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03.
F IREPLACE L OCA TION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not require any special foundation. If the fireplace is to be trimmed with large stone or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials.
C LEARANCES 6 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03.
7 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE C OMPONENTS MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION MPL Peninsula Style Fireplace L48 4-foot chimney section (1 1-inch-diameter flue). L36 3-foot chimney section (1 1-inch-diameter flue). L18 1-1/2 foot chimney section (1 1-inch-diameter flue).
8 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 F LOOR P ROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor , the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension.
9 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 L OCA TION S ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your dealer . Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in suf ficient quantity .
C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 10 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03.
11 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION.
12 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a plumb line as shown by Figure 16.
13 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION.
C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 14 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03.
15 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY H EIGHT AND O FFSET C HARTS 17 26 1/2 31 3/4 36 41 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 62 67 3/4 72 1/2 77 1/2 82 88 92 1/4 98 1/2.
16 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY C AP I NST ALLA TION M ODEL LC C HIMNEY C AP S PECIAL N OTE : The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety . The chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney .
17 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 9. Install the chimney cap by placing the cap into matching parts of the last chimney section. Then punch or drill 1/8 inch diameter holes in the inlet air duct (chimney pipe) where specified on the brackets and fasten it down with the No.
18 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY C AP C HASE I NST ALLA TION O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR R ECOMMENDA TIONS ( CONTINUED ) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct.
O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS N OTE : The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. Use the model AK4 combustion air kit.
20 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION W ARNING : Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwelling which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants.
21 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION A PPL YING D ECORA TIVE T RIM TO THE F IREPLACE Do not allow the trim materials to extend closer than 3/8 inch to the vertical edges of the firebox opening if you plan to equip the fireplace with glass doors.
22 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer . T o ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance, Part Name, Part Number , and Quantity of parts needed.
23 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE O PERA TION W ARNING : If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guidelines”.
24 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE O PERA TION A F EW W ORDS OF C AUTION Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems, and chemically treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties.
25 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 M AINTENANCE AND S AFETY F UEL S TORAGE W ood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area.
26 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE M AINTENANCE At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical.
27 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or greater than the spacing recommended for combustible materials from the fireplace. 19. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a large fire.
28 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 L IMITED W ARRANTY FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS ( EXCEPT BLOWERS ) W HAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG •F IVE -Y EAR C OVERAGE - For five years from the date this fir.
29 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 L IMITED W ARRANTY Y OUR D UTIES This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructions and operated according to the owner’s instructions. You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verify the purchase date of the fireplace.
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A TTENTION A PPLIANCE I NST ALLER P LEASE RETURN THESE O PERA TING AND I NST ALLA TION I NSTRUCTIONS TO THE C ONSUMER . 53D9042. R EV 1 03/03.
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