Malm Fireplaces, Inc. 368 Yolanda Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 523-7747 - Fax: (707) 571-8036 info@malmfireplaces.com Fire Drum 2 Tested to U/L Standards 1482 and 737 Assembly And Installation Instructions Read Instructions carefully before starting. Installation must comply with all local and national codes. A building permit must be obtained before starting installation. All parts must be in place or listing will be void. Assembly Instructions Remove and set aside the smaller carton.
Fire Drum 2 Continued 1. Open the top of the larger carton. Remove the corner packing supports. Lift out the top metal hood and then lift out the top refractory casting. Be careful not to drop this refractory piece. Remove the center packing pad. It is not necessary to remove the bottom refractory casting from the fire-bowl assembly, this should remain in place in the bottom fire-bowl assembly. 2. Lift out the bottom fire-bowl assembly or slit open one side of the carton for access to the assembly.
Fire Drum 2 Continued Illustration No. 3 baffles (if this unit included the optional convection baffles), the damper housing carton and the additional 9" X 24" connector flue pipe carton. 4. Refer to Illustrations No. 1 and No. 2 for identification of parts and relationships referred to in these Assembly Instructions. 5. Carefully lift out the curved side wall refractory bricks. Place these aside for later installation. Please note the top and bottom of these bricks for proper installation later. 6.
Fire Drum 2 Continued NOTE: For units ordered with optional convection baffles, installation of the baffle attachment hardware must be done at this point. Connect the four (4) spacers to the body in the holes provided. The hex head bolt should be to the inside. Tighten the hex head bolt to a firm, tight condition using a 9/16" wrench. If the unit is a porcelain finished unit do not over tighten the hex head bolts or damage to the porcelain finish may result. 8.
Fire Drum 2 Continued Illustration No. 4 metal hood collar making sure that the slots around the circumference of the pipe are immediately above the collar of the fireplace unit. The damper plate contained in the damper housing should now rotate at least 90 degrees. That is, from a horizontal position to a vertical position. (The damper plate handle is fixed in the same relative position as the damper plate.) Refer to Illustration No. 4 15.
Fire Drum 2 Continued Installation Instructions Do Not Install In A Mobile Home. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. 1. Position unit to comply with the minimum clearances to combustible materials. Minimum clearances are shown from the chimney connector. It is recommended that no overhead cross members in the ceiling or roof be cut. Reposition unit if necessary, being careful not to move closer than the minimum clearances.
Fire Drum 2 Continued ceiling and roof directly above unit per chimney manufacturer's instructions. Chimney must be U.L. listed 8 inch Low Heat Residential Appliance Type Chimney (All Fuel). Before Chimney is installed use a plumb-bob to assure that chimney is directly above the flue outlet on unit. See Typical Installation Illustration No. 7. Note: We do NOT recommend use of the 8 inch chimney system with elbowed single-story installations of the Fire Drum 2, as more height is needed for adequate draft.
Fire Drum 2 Continued 3. A non-combustible hearth extension (floor protector) must be installed under the unit. This extension must be a minimum of 3/8 inch thick noncombustable material such as brick, concrete, slate, ceramic tile, or a listed floor protection board such as Wonderboard or Homosote. Check with local building authorities as to what other materials are acceptable.
Fire Drum 2 Continued Insulated Pipe Insulated Class "A" Chimney System Ceiling Single Wall Chimney Adapter 9" to 8" Slip Connector. Sheet Metal Screw to Chimney Connector. Sheet Metal Screw 8" to 9" Slip Connector Middle Pipe Section Bottom Fits Into Damper Section Dura-Vent Universal Adapter, Security UP Adapter, Metalbestos DSAC or DSA ,Or Single Wall Chimney Adapter Damper Pipe Bottom Fits Into Unit Unit Illustration No. 8 7.
Fire Drum 2 Continued 2" Clearance From Studs To Chimney Wall Header 12" Of Brick From Liner To Combustables 5/8" Fireclay Liner Minimum or Equivalent 12" Minimum Sill/Support 12" Minimum MASONRY THIMBLE Masonry Chimney If using a masonry chimney, it must meet the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 211. The chimney must have at least a 5/8" fire clay liner or a listed chimney liner system.
Fire Drum 2 Continued OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Failure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void the manufacturer's warranty and could result in a house fire. WARNING: This free standing fireplace is a heat producing appliance and may cause severe burns if touched. Keep children away. Do Not over fire. If any portion of the unit or flue starts to glow you are over firing. This is a free standing fireplace, do not use for any other purpose. 1.
Fire Drum 2 Continued MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Failure to properly use and maintain this appliance may void the manufacturer's warranty and could result in a house fire. 1. Always keep the area around the unit clean and clear of furniture and other objects. Keep all furniture a minimum of 48 inches away from the heater. 2. Periodically the entire unit, chimney connector, and chimney system must be inspected for leaks, broken or malfunctioning parts, and loose connections.
