Monessen Hearth BWBC400I Instruction Manual

BWB400, BWB400I, BWBC400 ANDBWBC400I WOOD BURNING FIREPLACESINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALONLY MODELS DYS24/18(N,P)(M,V) UNVENTED GAS

10FLOOR PROTECTIONIf this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches either sideof the fireplac

The ability of insulating material to retard the transfer of heat may be expressed as either Thermal Conduc-tance (C), Thermal Conductivity (K), or Th

12FIREPLACE COMPONENTSFIGURE 13FA2 FAN KITFA2 FAN KITS48, S36, S18, AND S12S48, S36, S18, AND S12CHIMNEY FLUE SECTIONSCHIMNEY FLUE SECTIONSSE30 30SE

FIREPLACE COMPONENTS SF36ASF36AISCF36ASCF36AIGD36PBGD36BSCSSE306121212SCSFSCLSQ8SF30H1652AK4AK6FP4UF

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION14LOCATION SELECTIONUnpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to yourM

CHIMNEY INSTALLATION151. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will passthrough. Unless th

IMAGINARY IMAGINARYCENTER POINT CENTER POINT ACTUAL ACTUALCENTER POINTCENTER POINTCENTERLINE CENTERLINE OF CHIMNEYOF CHIMNEYPLUMB BOBP

CHIMNEY OFFSET INSTALLATION1730∞ ELBOW8-PENNY NAILS PER STRAP.AROUND THE ELBOW WITH TO FRAMING MEMBERA MINIMUM OF TWO (2)STRAPS MUST BE NAILEDALL FOUR

CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPERCONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPERHEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUNDHEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUNDCHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEYCHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNE

CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATION19MODEL SC CHIMNEY CAPSPECIAL NOTE: The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety.

CONGRATULATIONS!You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed foryears of heating and viewing enjoyme

CHIMNEY HEIGHT AND OFFSET CHARTS20 17 26 1/2 31 3/4 36 41 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 62 67 3/4 72 1/2 77 1/2 82 88 92 1/4 98 1/2102 3/4

CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INSTALLATION21The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installationshould

OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSNOTE: The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It

OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS23OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR RECOMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED)1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns

COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLYMODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left or right outsid

25GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONCAUTION: If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operatedwith the fire

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONDo not allow the trim materials to extend closer than 3/8 inch to the vertical edges of the firebox opening if youplan to eq

27FINISH WALLFRAMING1/4"INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACECOMBUSTIBLE FRAMINGCOMBUSTIBLE FRAMIN

GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION AND FAN ACCESSORYFAN ACCESSORYThe model BWBC400 and BWBC400I Fireplaces may be equipped with a Model FA2 fan accessory. If th

FIREPLACE OPERATIONWARNING: If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an openposition. (See addit

23IMPORTANT INFORMATION1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions forany future repai

FIREPLACE OPERATIONA FEW WORDS OF CAUTIONBeware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems,a

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETYFUEL STORAGEWood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It isf

FIREPLACE MAINTENANCEAt the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashesshould be removed and t

20. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust andcure before being subjected to the

34PARTS DIAGRAM AND LISTAll repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,please provide the fo

35PARTS DIAGRAM AND LISTAll repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,please provide the f

36LIMITED WARRANTYFACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS(EXCEPT BLOWERS)WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG•FIVE-YEAR COVERAGE - For five years from the

37YOUR DUTIESThis fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructionsand operate

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54OPERATION GUIDELINESAs wood is burned in the fireplace, room air entering the fireplace is circulated around the fireplace firebox. This aircircula

ATTENTIONAPPLIANCEINSTALLERPLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATINGAND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER.53D9031. Rev 1 03/03

BWB500, BWB500I, BWBC500 ANDBWBC500I RESIDENTIAL FIREPLACESINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALONLY UNVENTED GAS LOG SETS WHICH HAVE BEEN F

2LISTING AND CODE APPROVALSThe instructions contained in this manual provide the information necessary to install this fireplace in accordancewith Und

31. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions forany future repairs.2. Use these instru

45OPERATION GUIDELINESAs wood is burned in the fireplace, room air enters the lower louvered panel of models BWBC500 and BWBC500I,or the bottom/side v

5NOTE: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW TOP SPACER. NON-COMBUNOTE: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW TOP SP

6BWBC500IBWBC500IBWBC500BWBC500BWB500IBWB500IBWB500BWB500SIDE VIEWSIDE VIEWFRONT VIEWFRONT VIEWTOP VIEWTOP VIEW21 1/2"21 1/2"FRAMINGFRAMI

7FIREPLACE LOCATIONCAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting.This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normal

8Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicatethe installation or endanger pers

9MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATIONMULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATIONATTIC SPACEATTIC SPACESINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITHSINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH14 1/2"

NOTE: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW TOP SPACER. NON-COMBUNOTE: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW TOP SPA

10FLOOR PROTECTIONIf this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 20 inches in front of, and 12 inches either sideof the firepla

1143 3/4"20"21 13/16"44"SAFETY STRIP9 1/2"7 1/8"3" X 36" (MIN.)21 3/8"FLOOR LEVEL5"9 5/8"(MIN.)

12SF FIRESTOPSPACER H2066 HEARTH EXTENSION KITAK4 COMBUSTIONAIR ASSEMBLY612-1212FLASHING403 DUCTCONNECTORSE30 30∞ELBOWFP-4-UUNINSULATEDFLEX PIPESC RO

13FIREPLACE COMPONENTS SF42ASF42ASF42AISF42AISCF42ASCF42ASCF42AISCF42AIS48S48S36

14FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONLOCATION SELECTIONUnpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to yourd

15CHIMNEY INSTALLATION1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will passthrough. Unless th

16 IMAGINARY IMAGINARYCENTER POINT CENTER POINT ACTUAL ACTUALCENTER POINTCENTER POINTCENTERLINE CENTERLINE OF CHIMNEYOF CHIMNEYPLUMB BO

17CHIMNEY OFFSET INSTALLATIONELBOW INSTALLATIONThe following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace:1. T

18CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPERCONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPERHEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUNDHEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUNDCHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEYCHIMNEY CAP OR CHIM

19CHIMNEY CAP INSTALLATIONMODEL SC CHIMNEY CAPSPECIAL NOTE: The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety.

BWBC400IBWBC400IBWBC400BWBC400BWB400IBWB400IBWB400BWB400SIDE VIEWSIDE VIEWFRONT VIEWFRONT VIEWTOP VIEWTOP VIEW21 1/2"21 1/2"FRAMINGFRAMIN

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21CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INSTALLATIONThe preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installationshould

22OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONSNOTE: The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes.

23OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONSOUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR RECOMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED)1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns

24COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLYMODEL AK4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left or right outsi

25GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONWARNING: Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leakout which

26GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION8. Be sure the gas is turned off at the appliance, then turn the gas on at the cut off valve and test the gas lineconnecti

27FINISHED WALLFINISHED WALLFRAMINGFRAMING1/4"INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLINSTALLATION OF NON

28GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION AND FAN ACCESSORYFAN ASSEMBLYThe model BWBC500 and BWBC500I Fireplaces may be equipped with a accessory fan Model FA2. If t

29FIREPLACE OPERATIONWARNING: If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an openposition. (See add

FIREPLACE LOCATIONCAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting.This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normall

30FIREPLACE OPERATIONA FEW WORDS OF CAUTIONBeware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems

31MAINTENANCE AND SAFETYFUEL STORAGEWood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It i

32FIREPLACE MAINTENANCEAt the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashesshould be removed and

3320. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust andcure before being subjected to t

3421345678REPAIR PART DIAGRAMS AND LISTSAll repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,plea

3587654321REPAIR PART DIAGRAMS AND LISTSAll repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,plea

36LIMITED WARRANTYFACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS(EXCEPT BLOWERS)WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG•FIVE-YEAR COVERAGE - For five years from the

37YOUR DUTIESThis fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructionsand operate

38THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.53D9032. Rev 1 03/03

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Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicatethe installation or endanger perso

53D9032. REV 1 03/03ATTENTIONAPPLIANCEINSTALLERPLEASE RETURN THIS OPERATINGAND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSTO THE CONSUMER.

MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATIONMULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATIONATTIC SPACEATTIC SPACESINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITHSINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH14 1/2" S