Martin Fireplaces 400BWBCIA manual

MODELS: 400BWBA 400BWBIA 400BWBCA 400BWBCIA 500BWBA 500BWBIA 500BWBCA 500BWBCIA 36" and 42" WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Glass Doors, Fan Assembly , and Outside Combustion Air Kit A vailable READ BEFORE INST ALLING. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Only Unvented Gas Log Sets which have been found to comply wi[...]

2 61D0008 CONTENTS Listing and Code Approval .............................................. 2 Important Safety Information .......................................... 3 Operation Guidelines ....................................................... 4 How Y our Fireplace Should Be Used ........................... 4 How Y our Fireplace Works ............[...]

61D0008 3 INST ALLER Please leave these instructions with the owner . OWNER Please retain these instructions for future reference . IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION This fireplace is NOT designed for installation in manufactured homes without a vented attic space. Fireplace may be installed in manufactured homes which have a vented attic space if th[...]

4 61D0008 OPERA TION GUIDELINES HOW YOUR FIREPLACE SHOULD BE USED This fireplace is intended for supplemental heating only and is not intended for use as a primary heating system. This fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible floor . The fireplace must be installed with clearances to com - bustible building materials as specified[...]

61D0008 5 OPERA TIONAL GUIDELINES CHIMNEYS All firepla ce chi mneys are in direc t conta ct wit h cold air on the exterior of the structure. Consequently , when the fireplace is not in use, cold air can fall down the chimney of the fireplace to cool of f the fireplace chase. Therefore, the fireplace chase must be insulated to minimize the risk[...]

6 61D0008 PRODUCT FEA TURES • This fireplace is designed to burn solid wood fuel (wood), UL-classified processed solid fuel fire logs, or a certified decorative gas appliance may be installed in the fireplace as described later by this instruction manual. • The appliance must be properly connected to a venting system. PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIO[...]

61D0008 7 Do not install fireplace over carpeting. CAUTION FIREPLACE LOCA TION Plan for the installation of your fireplace. This includes determining where the unit is to be installed, the vent configuration to be used, framing and finishing details, and whether any optional accessories (i.e. blower , wall switch, or remote control) are desired[...]

8 61D0008 A 7 1 / 2 " 6 1 / 2 " 6 1 / 2 " 34 3 / 8 " 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 21 " 10 " 13 1 / 2 " 21 1 / 2 " 2 5 / 8 " 17 1 / 4 " 7 " 8 7 / 8 " Gas 9 5 / 8 " Air Kit 1 / 2 " or 5 / 8 " Drywall Spacers 13 3 / 4 " Electrical 21 3 / 4 " Framing Di[...]

61D0008 9 INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION LOCA TING CHIMNEY • Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc. This could make installation harder . It could also be a hazard for persons installing or cleaning the chimney . • Do not install where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof [...]

10 61D0008 SCL T elescoping Chimney Cap Flat Chase Flashing R3672 (36"x72") or R4884 (48"x84") Chimney Sections “S” Series Insulate Outside W alls of Chase Solid Continuos Surface Insulation (Thermal Barrier) Outside Base Solid Surface 8'0" Level Joist Insulate Same as Ceiling See W arning Below SF Firestop Spacer [...]

61D0008 1 1 8" Min. 6" Min. Brick or Stone from T op of Platform Brick or Stone Hearth Extension 52" (400 Models) 66" (500 Models) 16" Min. (400 Unit) 20" Min. (500 Unit) 8" Min. 6" Min. Brick or Stone from T op of Platform Brick or Stone Hearth Extension 52" (400 Models) 66" (500 Models) 16" M[...]

12 61D0008 52" (400 Models) 66" (500 Models) Safety Strip 3"x36" Min. (400 Unit) 3"x42" Min. (500 Unit) 16" Min. (400 Unit) 20" Min. (500 Unit) 21" 21 1 / 2 " 40 1 / 2 " 40 1 / 8 " (400 Unit) 46 1 / 8 " (500 Unit) 16"min. - 400 unit 20" min. - 500 unit 8 " 8 " INST[...]

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14 61D0008 20' min. Height (4-30 Elbows) 86' max. Height (Chimney Support Every 30') Storm Collar Bottom of Fireplace W arm Air Outlet — Do Not Block Galvanized Metal Strip Glass Door Accessory Cool Air Inlet — Do not Block Nail to Framing Members Round Chimney Cap Model SC Flue Outlet Height Roof Flashing Model 612 Firestop - Mo[...]

61D0008 15 A A 3' min. Flue Outlet Height Flue Outlet Height Flue Outlet Height 3' min. 2' min. when Dim. “A” is 10' or Less 2' min. when Dim. “A” is 10' or Less A INST ALLING CHIMNEY SAFETY INFORMA TION Y ou must properly install the chimney to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace. This i[...]

16 61D0008 Attic Space See T able 1 for Roof Opening Size Firestop Spacer SF 2"min. Clearances to Combustibles Model SC Chimney Cap Storm Collar (Including with Cap) Flashing (612 or 1212) Max. Installation Height - 86' Chimney 3' Min. and 2' Above Any Point Within 10' Flue Outlet Height Third Floor Area Second Floor Area F[...]

61D0008 17 CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION LOCA TING CENTER LINE Y ou will need to lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Place fireplace in planned position for installation. Unless the chimney is to be of fset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the[...]

18 61D0008 25 9 / 16 " S12 9 13 / 16 " 30 3 / 4 " S18 12 3 / 16 " 46 3 / 8 " S36 S48 S36 S36 S36 S18 21 13 / 16 " 56 3 / 4 " 27 13 / 16 " 30 5 / 16 " 61 1 / 16 " 39 5 / 16 " 76 1 1 / 16 " CHIIMNEY INST ALLA TION Note: Dimensions may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances. Figure 19 [...]

61D0008 19 INST ALLING CHIMNEY SUPPORTS Note: Fo r a tot al fire pla ce ins tal lat ion of mor e that 30' feet, you must use chimney support model SCS at or below 30' to s u pp o rt t he w e ig ht o f a dd it i on a l chimney pipe. T o insta ll the chimn ey suppo rt, plac e the crim ped end of the flue and outlet air duct portions into [...]

20 61D0008 Rise 6' (Maximum Offset) ELBOW INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) 3. Th e num ber of elb ow s per ch imn ey al lo wed ar e as f oll ow s: If the total height of the fireplace and chimney is 13' 6" or more, two (2) elbows may be used. If the total height of the fireplace and chimney is 20' or more, four (4) elbows may be use[...]

61D0008 21 CHIIMNEY INST ALLA TION OFFSET INST ALLA TION SEQUENCE Determine the location and amount of offset required. Select the combinations of chimney sections and elbows required from the Chimney Height and Offset Charts. Continued Height (Inches ) Intermediate Sections 12" 18" 36" 48" 35 39 47 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 52 58[...]

22 61D0008 7 9 / 16 " 7 1 / 4 " 22 1 / 16 " 15" 30° A A 3' min. Flue Outlet Height Flue Outlet Height Flue Outlet Height 3' min. 2' min. when Dim. “A” is 10' or Less 2' min. when Dim. “A” is 10' or Less A CHIIMNEY INST ALLA TION OFFSET INST ALLA TION SEQUENCE (CONTINUED) 1. Install the fir[...]

61D0008 23 18 1 / 2 " 36" Note: SCL chimney cap is the same as S C c himn ey ca p e xce pt tha t t he SCL cap is a longer telescoping pipe us ed in spe cia l ins tall ati ons (i. e. ch ase installations) CHIIMNEY INST ALLA TION 1. Exten d the regular chimney secti ons until the top of the chimney is 4" belo w the tot al flue height [...]

24 61D0008 3"min. Overlap 10"max. Space between Chimney Section and Chase Cover CHIIMNEY INST ALLA TION CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INST ALLA TION The preinstalled chimney sections must be no more than 10" below the top of the chase. Plan the installation so that either a 2' or 3' chimney section will be used for the top section. Thi[...]

61D0008 25 8'max. OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS COMBUSTION AIR 1. Locate combustion air assembly at an exterior location which is not likely to be accidentally blocked in any manner . Locate assembly above the snow line to prevent blockage by snow accumulation. 2. Never mount the combustion air inlet assemblyin a gara[...]

26 61D0008 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS COMBUSTION AIR (CONTINUED) Figure 31 - 45° Corner Installation on Slab Floor Figure 30 - Installation Above Basement or Crawl Space Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage. CAUTION One W all, Inside Room Inside W all Outside W all Second Floor Firestop Spacer Duct Ext[...]

61D0008 27 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS 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. MODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBL Y 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4&qu[...]

28 61D0008 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS MODEL AK-4 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBL Y (CONTINUED) 7. If the duct is the insulated type, push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately 2". See Figur e 35. 8. Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar on the fireplace . 9. Using the sheet metal sc[...]

61D0008 29 GAS APPLIANCE INST ALLA TION 2. An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the fireplace in an area accessible to the users of the fi replace. 3. All gas piping and fitting must be either steel or malleable iron. Unions must be of the ground joint type. 4. Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on the use of [...]

30 61D0008 Figure 37 - Hole in Side Brick Liner Back Brick Liner Side Brick Liner Hole P ASSING GAS LINE THROUGH FIREPLACE W ALL 1. Locate recessed area in side brick side liner . 2. Lightly tap recessed area with a hammer until a round hole is tapped out. See Figure 37 . 3. Remove the two (2) screws that hold cover plates on jacket wrap. Discard c[...]

61D0008 31 8 " 47 " 54 " 1 1 / 2 " max. 12 " 12 " max. 42 1 / 2 " TRIM AND MANTEL INST ALLA TION FOR GAS APPLIANCES Mantel T rim Installation (Unvented Gas Appliances Only) The fireplace face may be left exposed or trimmed. If trim is installed, fasten it securely to face of fireplace. T rim materials must not e[...]

32 61D0008 12"max. A B TRIM AND MANTEL INST ALLA TION FOR WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES • The fireplace face may be left exposed or trimmed. If trim is installed, fasten it securely to face of fireplace. Seal any cracks between trim material and face of fireplace. Cracks can cause a fire and prevent fireplace from working prop - erly . • Pl[...]

61D0008 33 M1 M2 F AN ASSEMBLIES CORD SET 120V , 50HA GROUND TO FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH (SPST) GLASS DOOR INST ALLA TION The model 400BWBCA, 400BWBCIA, 50 0BWB CA, and 500B WBC IA fire plac es may be equipp ed with a Model F A2A fan acce ssory . If the firepla ce is to be equi pped with the F A2A fan at anytim e, the junct ion box assembl [...]

34 61D0008 FIREPLACE OPERA TION ADV ANT AGES OF A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE These are practical and ecological advantages of using wood as a fuel. Also to be considered is the aesthetic appeal. Most of us consider a wood fire with nostalgia. W e enjoy the aroma and find the flickering light of a cozy hearth reminding us of things past. W ood has a [...]

61D0008 35 FIREPLACE OPERA TION 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 per pound basis, heavy hardwoods have about half the heating value of coal. The table below shows the relative densities and heat values of a variety[...]

36 61D0008 MAINTENANCE FUEL ST ORAGE W ood can be dried suffici ently for burn ing wit hin a few week s if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It is 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,[...]

61D0008 37 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKLIST OF DO’S AND DON’T s DO’S 1. Do chec k wit h loc al build ing offici als to be sure the inst al- lation of the fireplace complies with all building codes and requirements. Obtain required building permits. Do plan your installation with safety as you primary consid- eration. 2. Do use only the pres[...]

38 61D0008 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY DON’T s 1. Don ʼt all ow othe r in stal lat ion s or ope rati on cons ide rat ions to take priority over safety considerations. 2. Donʼt attempt to use the fireplace until the installation is complete. 3. Donʼ t use unlis ted part s and acce ssorie s with the firepl ace except for special flashings fabricat[...]

61D0008 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury . W ARNING REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER Item Description QTY 400 Unit 500 Unit 1 W[...]

40 61D0008 Item Part No. Description 1 GD36PBA Optional 36" polished brass bifold glass door kit; polished brass finish frame; tempered clear glass 1 GD36BA Optional 36" black bifold glass door kit. black finish frame; tempered clear glass 1 GD36SSA Optional 36" stainless bifold glass door kit; stainless finish frame; tempered cle[...]

61D0008 41 REPLACEMENT P ARTS ARE A V AILABLE THROUGH YOUR RET AILER REPLACEMENT P ARTS Item Description SCL Round chimney cap with telescoping pipe and storm collar . (For chase installation) SQ8 Square termination chimney cap (18 1 / 2 " x 18 1 / 2 ") for chase installation (Use with VFK flashing kit) SF30 Firestop spacer for 30° chim[...]

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61D0008 43 A TTENTION APPLIANCE INST ALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERA TING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T O THE CONSUMER![...]

October 2004 P/N 61D0008 • Rev . 2 LIMITED W ARRANTY F ACTOR Y -BUIL T FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS (EXCEPT BLOWERS) WHA T IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG • Five-Y ear Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, Martin Hearth and Heating will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part o[...]