Monessen Hearth BWBC500MHB Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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FIREPLACE USAGE
These fireplaces are for use in manufactured homes. Burn solid wood fuel only or use only with one of the gas log appli-
ances described below. These fireplaces are intended for supplemental heating only and are not intended for use as a primary
heating system.
These fireplaces are designed to sit directly on a combustible floor. Except as noted by this instruction manual, only parts
manufactured by Monessen Hearth Systems. and labeled for use with these specific fireplaces should be used in the instal-
lation and operation of these fireplaces. The use of improper parts in the installation and operation of these fireplaces can be
hazardous and voids the warranty.
Do not use this fireplace and chimney for venting a solid fuel heater or fireplace insert
unless written authorization is given by Monessen Hearth Systems. Failure to heed
this warning may cause a fire hazard and will void the Monessen Hearth System
Warranty.
WARNING
These fireplaces have provision for a gas line connection. The provision for a gas line
is intended only for connecting one of the gas appliances (gas log sets) described by
the following paragraph.
NOTICE
Install only gas log sets which have been tested and certified for installation in these fireplaces in an
aftermarket (completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer) manufactured home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
These gas log sets…
have an automatic shutoff device;
comply with applicable standards for gas appliances;
have been tested and certified by a nationally recognized organization for installation in these specific
fireplaces.
These fireplaces have been found to comply with the standard for factory-built fireplaces,
UL 127, when installed with unvented gas logs sets. However, state or local codes may
only allow operation of gas log appliances in a vented configuration. Check your state
or local codes.
NOTICE
When using a decorative gas log appliance in these fireplaces, the fireplace damper
must set in the fully open position. Note: A gas log appliance classified as decorative
is not thermostatically controlled, must be vented and its primary function lies in the
esthetic effect of the flame.
CAUTION