MODEL MPL PENINSULA INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Peninsula Style Fireplace THIS FIREPLACE IS LISTED BY OMNI-TEST LABORATORIES FOR USE WITH "L" SERIES CHIMNEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS. GLASS DOORS ARE REQUIRED ON THIS MODEL FIREPLACE 53D9042.
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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Listing and Code Approvals........................................................................................................................1 Important Information..............................................................................
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace. 3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this fireplace to encourage proper operation and maintenance. 4. All the parts used with this fireplace system must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions.
OPERATION GUIDELINES 5 When a AK4 combustion air assembly and a combustion air duct are attached to the connecting point on the left or right side of the fireplace, combustion air may enter the firebox through a dampered opening behind the left or right side brick. This feature is designed for your benefit to reduce the room air used for combustion and to prevent excessive loss of heat from the room. When the fireplace is in use, this damper should be open.
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FIREPLACE LOCATION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not require any special foundation. If the fireplace is to be trimmed with large stone or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials. Use figures 1 - 5 as a guide for selecting a location and determining the space required for the fireplace.
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FIREPLACE COMPONENTS MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION MPL L48 L36 L18 L12 LE30 LSC LC LCL 612 1212 LF-FS-2 LFSQT TL FP-4-U 403 LCLF AK4 WH22 WH36 7 53D9042. Rev 1 03/03 Peninsula Style Fireplace 4-foot chimney section (11-inch-diameter flue). 3-foot chimney section (11-inch-diameter flue). 1-1/2 foot chimney section (11-inch-diameter flue). 1-foot chimney section (11-inch-diameter flue). One pair of 30-degree elbows. Maximum -- two pairs (4 elbows per chimney).
FLOOR PROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension. See Figure 7 With either type hearth extension minor shifting of the supporting floor or expansion and contraction may eventually cause a crack to develop between the hearth extension and the face of the fireplace.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION LOCATION SELECTION 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. Refer to Figure 6 for proper identification of parts. FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1. Refer to Figure 1 for an example of a typical installation of the fireplace components. 2.
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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a plumb line as shown by Figure 16. The fireplace should be located in the planned installation position.
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CHIMNEY HEIGHT AND OFFSET CHARTS HEIGHT (INCHES) 35 39 47 52 58 64 70 75 82 87 94 99 105 111 117 122 129 134 141 146 152 158 164 169 176 181 188 193 199 205 211 216 223 228 235 240 246 252 258 263 270 275 282 287 293 293 305 310 317 322 329 334 340 346 352 357 364 369 376 INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS 1-1/2' 1' 3' 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 2
CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATION MODEL LC CHIMNEY CAP SPECIAL NOTE: 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. This should be kept in mind when determining the proper height for the chimney. The chimney should not be extended more than 90 inches above the supporting roof structure without additional support.
CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATION 9. Install the chimney cap by placing the cap into matching parts of the last chimney section. Then punch or drill 1/8 inch diameter holes in the inlet air duct (chimney pipe) where specified on the brackets and fasten it down with the No. 8 screws provided. Do not penetrate the inner stainless steel pipe while installing the screws. 10.
CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INSTALLATION OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR RECOMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct. Refer to Figure29 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies. 2.
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 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. Use the model AK4 combustion air kit. 19 53D9042.
GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION WARNING: 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. To reduce these risks to a minimum, the following important notices and instructions should be read and followed carefully. IMPORTANT NOTICES: 1.
GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION APPLYING DECORATIVE TRIM TO THE FIREPLACE Do not allow the trim materials to extend closer than 3/8 inch to the vertical edges of the firebox opening if you plan to equip the fireplace with glass doors. The face of your fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble. If a trim is installed, be sure it is fastened snugly to the face of the fireplace.
All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To 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. Technical Service Department 2813 W. Mall Drive, Unit B. Florence, Alabama 35630. Tel. - 1-866-500-5671 www.martinhearthandheating.com KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7a 7b 7c 8 9 10 10a 11 12 12a 13a 13b 13c MPL PART NAME QTY. Panel, Front Ptd. Assy.
FIREPLACE OPERATION WARNING: 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”.) ADVANTAGES OF A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE These are the practical, ecological advantages of wood as a fuel. Also to be considered is the aesthetic appeal. Most of us consider a wood fire with nostalgia.
FIREPLACE OPERATION You’ll need a minimum of three logs, preferably four, to make a good fire. Add kindling and new logs as needed to rekindle a dying fire. New logs should be added at the rear grate after raking the coals toward the front. DO NOT OVERFIRE THE FIREPLACE. Overfire conditions may be created by large amounts of kindling, building scraps, or other improper fuels.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY FUEL STORAGE Wood can be dried sufficiently 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. The drier the wood, the more usable heat produced by the fire and less likely rapid accumulation of soot and creosote within the chimney is to occur.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE 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. The slow absorption of moisture into the ashes over a long period of time could cause a condition which would be corrosive to the metal fireplace parts.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY 18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or greater than the spacing recommended for combustible materials from the fireplace. 19. 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. DONT’S 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS (EXCEPT BLOWERS) WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG • FIVE-YEAR COVERAGE - For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, Martin Hearth & Heating will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY YOUR DUTIES This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructions and operated according to the owner’s instructions. You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verify the purchase date of the fireplace. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR FIREPLACE OR COMPONENT 1. Contact the nearest dealer. If you cannot locate your dealer, call or write Martin Hearth & Heating as indicated below. 2.
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ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER. 53D9042.
