Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product B36LA Martin Fireplaces
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M ODELS B36LA AND B36RA C ORNER F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION , O PERA TION AND M AINTENANCE M ANUAL F OR RESIDENTIAL I NST ALLA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 36 INCH BUIL T -IN WOOD BURNING CORNER FIREPLACE WITH OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR AND GLASS DOORS. W ARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET .
2 C ONGRA TULA TIONS ! Y ou have chosen a fine woodburning fireplace. Y our fireplace has been designed and built for years of heating and viewing enjoyment.
3 2 I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs.
4 5 O PERA TION G UIDELINES As wood is burned in the fireplace, room air enters the air slot on the lower front edge and circulates around the firebox. The air circulation around the firebox serves to cool the fireplace and must not be blocked in any manner .
5 6 C LEARANCES 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03.
6 F IREPLACE C OMPONENTS 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION B36LA, B36RA Left or right end open fireplace. Includes wire firescreen, sealing flue damper and outside combustion air capability . When installed, outside combustion air can be connected to left side.
7 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION.
8 C HIMNEY C OMPONENTS 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 1. When installing “E” series triple wall chimney system on the B36LA and B36LR, do not mix chimney system components other than those listed below . 2. Maintain 2” airspace clearances to combustibles.
9 S ELECTING A L OCA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not require any special foundation. If the fireplace is to be trimmed with large stane or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials.
10 All fireplaces installed over a combustible floor must incorporate a non-combustible hearth extension. It is required to protect the floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. Hearth extension dimensions should be determined by using the chart below .
11 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 C LEARANCES.
12 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION.
13 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION.
14 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION 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 sufficient quantity .
15 C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 3. Enclose the chimney where it passes through the living spaces to prevent contact with and possible damage to the chimney .
16 C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03.
17 C HIMNEY O FFSET I NST ALLA TION E LBOW I NST ALLA TION NOTE: If triple wall elbow is to be placed directly to the top of the fireplace, it will be necessary to bend a tab over located on each of the four inlet air collar brackets. bend these tabs over only when using a triplewall elbow to start a chimney run.
18 C HIMNEY O FFSET AND C AP I NST ALLA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03.
19 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY O FFSET AND C AP I NST ALLA TION.
20 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY C AP I NST ALLA TION M ODEL SC 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 .
21 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS NOTE: 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.
22 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBL Y M ODEL OAC4 C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBL Y 1. Remove the cover cap from the 4 inch outlet opening location on the left or right outside surface of the fireplace. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER IF THE OUTSIDE AIR WILL NOT BE CONNECTED.
23 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 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.
24 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION The face of your fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble. See Figure 28. If a noncombustible trim is installed, be sure it is fastened snugly to the face of the fireplace.
25 INST ALLA TION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE F ACING MA TERIALS TO THE FRONT F ACE OF THE FIREPLACE FOR B36LA AND B36RA T RIM I NST ALLA TION FIGURE 28 NOTE: ON B36LA OR B36RA MODELS, NON-COMBUSTIBLE MA Y BE INST ALLED TO THE T OP OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING. THIS F ACING MA TERIAL MUST BE SECURED AND SEALED TO THE F ACE OF THE FIREPLACE.
26 53D9041. 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”.
27 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 W OOD VS. F OSSIL F UELS Compared to fossil fuels, a full cord of dry hickory weighs about two tons and is approximately equal in heating value to a ton of hard coal. On a pound basis, heavy hardwoods have about half the heating value of coal.
28 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 F UEL S TORAGE W ood can be dried suf ficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It is far better to cut wood and allow it to dry for a year . In all cases, the wood should be stacked so that both ends of the sticks are exposed to the air and protected from rain.
29 53D9041. 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.
30 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 20. 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. DON’TS 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations.
31 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 P ARTS D IAGRAM AND L IST 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.
53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 A TTENTION A PPLIANCE I NST ALLER : P LEASE R ETURN T HIS I NSTRUCTION M ANUAL T O T HE C ONSUMER ..
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