Hearth and Home Technologies BC36C manual

08/04 34962 Rev G 1 INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BC36C, BC36R WOODBURNING FIREPLACE WARNING! Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assist ance or additional information, consult a qualified inst aller , service agency or the gas supplier .[...]

2 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not expose the fireplace to the elements (i.e. rain, etc.) and keep the fireplace dry at all times. W et insula- tion will produce an odor when the fireplace is used. T able of Content s Safety Precautions ........................................................................[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 3 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS DESIGN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS When selecting a location for your woodburning fireplace, it is important to evaluate a number of considerations. Modern construction techniques can create conditions that may not allow your chimney to draft properly . This may result in smoke spil[...]

4 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! This fireplace and its component s are designed to be installed and operated as a system. Any alteration to or substitution for items in this system, unless allowed by these installation instructions, will void the Underwrit- ers Laboratories listing and may void the product warr[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 5 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s Bi-Fold Glass Doors HX3 - Hearth Extension BC10 (for BC36C only) GR16 - Grate FK22 - Fan Kit with Electrical Junction Box (for BC36C only) Catal og # Descri pt i on : BC 36C Ci rcu lat in g Fireplace wit h I n t egral Grat e an d Heart h P rot [...]

6 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AK22 - Outside Air Kit Fireplace Dimensions (BC36C shown, same as BC36R)[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 7 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Chimney Component s The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catal og # Descri pt ion: CAK4 A Ch imn ey Air Kit ID 4 Ins ul a t e d D u c t / O u t s i d e A i r U D4 U n in su l at ed Du ct / O u t s ide Air SL3 06 Ch im n [...]

8 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SL3 - Chimney St abilizer Offset/Return RF370 - Roof Flashing Flat to 6/12 Pitch RF371 - Roof Flashing 6/12 to 12/12 Pitch CB876 Chimney Bracket AS8 Straight Attic Insulation Shield Chimney Sections Firestop Sp acer JB877 Joint Band Ca t a log # A B SL 306 6 in . 4-3/4 i n. SL312 12 in. 10[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 9 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS TR344 Round T ermina- tion Cap ST375 Square T ermination Cap CT35 Chase T op LDS33 (3 ft x 3 ft) LDS46 (4 ft x 6 ft) Decorative Shroud TS345/TS345P Square T ermina- tion Cap TR342 Round T elescoping T ermination Cap TCT375 T erra Cotta T ermination Cap[...]

10 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not draw out side air from garage spaces. Exhaust product s of gasoline engines are hazardous. Do not install out side air ducts such that the air may be drawn from attic sp aces, basement s or above the roofing where other heating appliances or fans and chimneys exhaust or u[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 11 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 - Framing the Fireplace W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any p art of the black face of this fireplace or a struc- ture fire may result. The black front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ce- ramic tile, brick, or stone. Do not co[...]

12 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 - Sidewalls and Surrounds E. CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS When planning your fireplace location, the chimney construction and necessary clearances must be considered. The fireplace system and chimney components have been tested to provide flexibility in construction. The following figure[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 13 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not combine offsets to create an offset greater than 30° from vertical. This may create a fire hazard since the natural draft may be restricted. 1. Using Offset s and Returns a. T o bypass any overhead obstructions, the chimney may be of fset using a 15-deg (SL315) or 30-deg[...]

14 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 - Chimney Height *Dimensions reflect effective height. T able 2 3. Number of Sections Required T o determine the chimney component s needed to complete your particular installation, follow the step s below: a. Determine the total vertical height of the fireplace installation. Thi[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 15 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . INST ALLA TION OF FIREPLACE W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. W ear gloves and safety glasses for protection. 2. Keep hand tools in good condition. Sharpen cutting edges and make sure tool handles are secure. 3. Always maint ain the minimum air sp ace required to the en[...]

16 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 Installing the Firestop S pacer CAUTION: Firestop spacers must be used whenever the chimney penetrates a ceiling/floor area. Figure 10 Assembling Chimney Sections W ARNING! Carefully follow the instructions for assembly of the pipe and other p arts needed to inst all this firep[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 17 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Maintain a minimum of 2 in. air clearance to all parts of the chimney system at all times! Fail- ure to maintain this 2 in. air clearance will cause a structure fire. CAUTION: Inner flue and outer liner sections cannot be disassembled once locked together . Plan ahead to ensure [...]

18 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 - Ceiling/Attic Construction Figure 15 - Air Kit Handle Location 9. Mark the Exit Point of the Roof Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney . Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center . See Figure 14. 1 0 . Cu[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 19 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Use only a noncombustible material to fin- ish the face of the fireplace below the level of the front standoffs. A noncombustible material such as USG MICORE CV230 Mineral Fiber Board, or USG DUROCK Cement Board is recommended for this purpose. Figure 16 - Air Clearance Around Gas L[...]

20 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 17 - Factory Built Hearth Extension W ARNING! Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials. Hearth sealing strip s prevent burning or hot particles from inadvertently falling directly on com[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 21 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 19 - Position the Hearth Extension 17. Position the Hearth Extension Position and secure the hearth extension over the protective metal strips that have been placed p artially under the fireplace front. These strip s should be protruding approximately 2 in. from under the fireplace[...]

22 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS G . CONSTRUCTING A CHASE Figure 20 - Chase Constructions Figure 21 - Chase Assembly 1. Materials a. The chase is constructed using framing materials much the same as the walls in your home. A variety of materials may be used including brick, stone, veneer brick, or standard siding materia[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 23 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 - Installing a TR344 Round T ermination Cap Figure 23 - Installing a TR342 Round T elescoping T ermination Cap 2. Chase T op Construct a chase of desired materials maintaining a minimum 2 in. air space around the chimney . 3. T ermination Cap a. Install the chimney sections up t[...]

24 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Never inst all a single wall slip section or smoke-pipe in a chase structure. The higher temperature of this single wall pipe may radiate sufficient heat to combustible chase materials to cause a fire. W ARNING! Det ailed instructions for inst allation of the chase top, storm co[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 25 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: Save and pass this instruction manual to subsequent home owners. The informa- tion provided is intended to notify and warn them about making unsafe future modifica- tions such as the addition of shelves or the use of unauthorized part s and repairs. W ARNING! DO NOT operate this fir[...]

26 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause ex- cessive creosote accumulation. When ignited it can cause a chimney fire that may result in a serious house fire. CAUTION: When left closed while burning your fireplace, firescreens and glass doors will be HOT . Handle with care! W ARNIN[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 27 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liq- uids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fire- place. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace. Note: When first lighting your fireplace, it may be necessary to pre[...]

28 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 27 - Flue Draft Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the chimney . The amount of negative pressure determines how strong the draft is. The draf t is important because it draws the combustion air into the fireplace and pulls the smoke out of the chimney . There are three b[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 29 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS I. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! A chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be re- paired by replacing the damaged component part s. Chimney fires are not covered by the Lim- ited Warranty and Buyer Protection Plan. Figure 28 Chimney & T ermin[...]

30 34962 Rev G 08/04 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS HOMEOWNER’S NOTES[...]

08/04 34962 Rev G 31 BC36C/BC36R INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Index A Air Clearance 17, 19 Air Kit 6 Handle Location/Operation 18 Ashes, Disposal of 29 Attic Insulation Shield 8, 17 B Building Codes 4, 14, 18, 21 C Chase 22 Chase Installation 10 Chase T op 9, 23 Chimney Assembling Sections Through the Roof 18 Checking the Assembly 17 Cleaning 29 Cre[...]

32 34962 Rev G 08/04 HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Limited W arranty As part of its 20-YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM AS P ART OF ITS 20 YEAR BUYER PROTECTION PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”, HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“HHT”) is pleased to offer a Limited W arranty and a Replacement Parts Advantage covering specific [...]