Monessen Hearth BWBC400A Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
Listing and Code Approval ..............................................2
Important Safety Information .......................................... 3
Operation Guidelines ....................................................... 4
How Your Fireplace Should Be Used ...........................4
How Your Fireplace Works ........................................... 4
Residential Installation ................................................. 4
Glass Doors ................................................................. 4
Flue Damper ................................................................ 4
Grate ............................................................................ 5
Chimneys ..................................................................... 5
Product Features .............................................................. 6
Fireplace Location ............................................................ 7
Fireplace Dimensions ......................................................8
Installation Preparation.................................................... 9
Floor Protection .............................................................. 11
Fireplace Installation ...................................................... 13
Unpacking Fireplace .................................................. 13
Clearances .................................................................13
Chimney Installation ......................................................15
Installing Chimney Safety Information ....................... 14
Locating Center Line ..................................................17
Installing Firestop Spacer ..........................................17
Installing “S” Series Chimney Spacers ......................18
Installing Chimney Supports ...................................... 19
Elbow Installation ....................................................... 19
Offset Installation Sequence ...................................... 21
Chimney Cap Installation ........................................... 22
Chimney Chase Installation ....................................... 24
Outside Combustion Air Precautions and
Recommendations ...................................................25
Combustion Air ...........................................................25
Model AK-4 Combustion Air Assembly ....................... 27
Installing Model 403 Duck Connector ........................ 28
Gas Appliance Installation .............................................
28
Trim and Mantel Installation ......................................... 31
Gas Appliances .......................................................... 31
Wood Burning Fireplaces ...........................................32
Glass Door Installation ..................................................33
Fan Accessory ................................................................ 33
Fireplace Operation ........................................................ 34
Advantages of a Wood Burning Fireplace ................. 34
Which Woods Are Best .............................................. 34
How to Build a Better Fire .......................................... 34
Wood vs. Fossil Fuels ................................................35
A Few Words of Caution ............................................ 35
Maintenance .................................................................... 36
Fuel Storage ..............................................................36
Disposal of Ashes ...................................................... 36
Chimney Maintenance ............................................... 36
Fireplace Maintenance ...............................................36
Glass Door Maintenance ...........................................36
Checklist of DOs and DON’Ts .................................... 37
Replacement parts .........................................................39
Warranty .......................................................... Back Cover
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your 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.
LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS
The instructions contained in this manual provide the information necessary to install this fireplace in accordance with
Underwriterʼs Laboratories requirements and in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 211.
Some codes may require the fireplace and chimney be electrically grounded. Before beginning the installation, check with
local building officials to obtain required permits and assure compliance with local regulations and codes. If you encounter
problems with code requirements, contact your dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT: This fireplace is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to U.L. 127 standard for factory-built fireplaces. The design
of this fireplace and these instructions complied with applicable safety standard for a factory built fireplace in effect at the time
the fireplace was manufactured. You should be aware, however, that failure to install, operate, and maintain this or any other
factory built fireplace properly can result in a house fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths, injuries, and property
damages. Persons installing and/or supervising the installation of this fireplace must have appropriate skills in using the tools
and techniques required and have reading and comprehension skills sufficient to read and follow these instructions. These
instructions contain warnings, cautions, and notes to emphasize important safety information. To assure that safe and satis-
factory service is received from this fireplace, please read the following special notices and all the contents of this manual.