MODELS B36LA AND B36RA CORNER FIREPLACE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION 36 INCH BUILT-IN WOOD BURNING CORNER FIREPLACE WITH OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR AND GLASS DOORS. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE. 53D9041.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have chosen a fine woodburning fireplace. Your fireplace has been designed and built 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 ................................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................................
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2 Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this fireplace to encourage proper operation and maintenance.
OPERATION GUIDELINES 5 As wood is burned in the fireplace, room air enters the air slot on the lower front edge and circulates around the firebox. The air circulation around the firebox serves to cool the fireplace and must not be blocked in any manner. Blocking of the inlet slot or outlet louver will cause the firebox to reach hazardous temperatures.
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FIREPLACE COMPONENTS MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION B36LA, B36RA S48 S36 S18 S12 SE30 SCS SC SCL SQL8 612 1212 SF SF-30 FP-4-U 403 OAC4 WB36LR H1658 H1627 S8 6 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 Left or right end open fireplace. Includes wire firescreen, sealing flue damper and outside combustion air capability. When installed, outside combustion air can be connected to left side. See installation instruction for details. 4-foot chimney section (8-inch-diameter flue). 3-foot chimney section (8-inch-diameter flue).
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CHIMNEY COMPONENTS 1. 2. 3. When installing “E” series triple wall chimney system on the B36LA and B36LR, do not mix chimney system components other than those listed below. Maintain 2” airspace clearances to combustibles. Use same offset and rise chart for chimney when installing elbows. MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION E48 E36 E18 E12 EE30 ECS LFCC-1 LFCCL-1 612 1212 LF-FS-2 LF-FS-30 LFSQT T8 LF-FF 8 53D9041. Rev 1 03/03 4-foot chimney section (8-inch-diameter flue).
SELECTING A 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 stane or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials. Use figures 5 and 6 as a guide for selecting a location and determining the space required for the fireplace.
FLOOR PROTECTION All fireplaces installed over a combustible floor must incorporate a non-combustible hearth extension. It is required to protect the floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. Hearth extension dimensions should be determined by using the chart below. use hearth extensions as illustrated in figures 6, 10 and 11 or use an acceptable thickness of a durable non-combustible material with an equal or greater insulating value than K = .
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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 the Parts Diagram and List section of this manual for proper identification of parts. Do not substitute parts. Use only parts listed for use with Model MD36I fireplace. FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 1.
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 3. Enclose the chimney where it passes through the living spaces to prevent contact with and possible damage to the chimney. 4. Install firestop spacers at each ceiling level. 5. Install the proper chimney cap or chimney housing on the chimney to prevent the entry of rain and debris into the chimney and to assure the proper venting of smoke. 6. Do not use more than four elbows in the chimney. NOTE: To select the proper chimney height, refer to Figure 1.
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CHIMNEY OFFSET INSTALLATION NOTE: If you intend to have a total fireplace installation of more than 30 feet, you must use a chimney support at or below 30 feet to support the weight of additional chimney pipe. If it is impossible to nail the chimney support to the load bearing framing of the builing at the 30 foot level, the chimney support may be installed at a lower level if the height of the chimney above the support does not exceed 30 feet. Effective height of the chimney support is 16-3/4 inches.
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CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATION MODEL SC 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.
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 OAC4 combustion air kit. 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.
COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY MODEL OAC4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY 1. Remove the cover cap from the 4 inch outlet opening location on the left or right outside surface of the fireplace. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER IF THE OUTSIDE AIR WILL NOT BE CONNECTED. 2. Fasten the (4 inch) starting collar over the hole on the left or right side of the fireplace with the four sheet metal screws provided. (see figure 22). 3.
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 TRIM INSTALLATION The face of your fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble. See Figure 28. If a noncombustible trim is installed, be sure it is fastened snugly to the face of the fireplace. A crack between the material and the face of the fireplace could pose a fire hazard and impair the proper operation of the fireplace.
TRIM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE FOR B36LA AND B36RA FIGURE 28 NOTE: ON B36LA OR B36RA MODELS, NON-COMBUSTIBLE MAY BE INSTALLED TO THE TOP OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING. THIS FACING MATERIAL MUST BE SECURED AND SEALED TO THE FACE OF THE FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE AND SEAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FIREPLACE CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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”.) WHICH WOODS ARE BEST? Each wood species offers something different in aroma or heat value, and you should consider your needs and desires before building your fire. Softwoods, like pine, spruce, and fir are easy to ignite because they are resinous.
FIREPLACE OPERATION WOOD VS. FOSSIL FUELS Compared to fossil fuels, a full cord of dry hickory weighs about two tons and is approximately equal in heating value to a ton of hard coal. On a pound basis, heavy hardwoods have about half the heating value of coal. The tabulation shows the relative densities and heat values of a variety of dry woods. Varieties at the top of the list (Dogwood) burn longer and those near the bottom (White Pine) ignite and burn quicker.
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 20. 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. DON’TS 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations. 2. Don’t attempt to use the fireplace until the installation is complete. 3. Don’t use unlisted parts and accessories with the fireplace except for special flashings fabricated locally. 4.
PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 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. See Figure 34. Technical Service Department 2813 W. Mall Drive, Unit B. Florence, Alabama 35630. Tel. - 1-866-500-5671 www.martinhearthandheating.com B36RA KEY NO.
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