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BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace
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Safety Information
Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fire-
place. The BFC36 is a balanced flue (closed combus-
tion) heat-circulating fireplace which receives outside
combustion air through the chimney system.
Precautions
CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have
been highly tested and will operate safely when in-
stalled in accordance with instructions provided in this
manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions
before beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component
parts, immediately report damage to your Vermont
Castings, Majestic Products dealer.
Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty
will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.
CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM
Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the follow-
ing actions:
• Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim
-
ney component;
• Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly
or any component parts thereof; (except for
chase flashings as detailed in CFM Corporation
Chimney Top installation instructions).
• Installation other than as instructed by CFM
Corporation; or
• Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by CFM Corpo-
ration in combination or assembly with a CFM
Corporation fireplace system, notwithstand-
ing any independent testing laboratory or
other third party approval of such component
parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the fireplace.
This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to
the out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
The BFC36 is intended for operation only with the
doors closed.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other
products not specified for use with this fireplace.
Safety Information ....................................2
Specifications and Framing .....................
3
Parts Identification ...................................
5
Chimney Requirements ...........................6
Planning Information ................................7
Installation ...............................................8
Replacement Parts .................................19
Accessories ...........................................20
Table of Contents
BFC36
Listed
UL127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces
Drafts
The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating
air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into
the fire.
Gas Logs
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be
installed before framing the fireplace. The gas line must
be installed by a certified gas line installer.
Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
Unit: WABD3J0
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufac-
turer before installing a television or other electron-
ic device above this fireplace.