Lennox Hearth ME43 manuale d’uso

43" W oo d B urn ing Fi rep lac es P/N 8 50, 027 M REV . F 0 1/2 008 ME43BK SP RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not alte[...]

2 W ARNING T o avoid the risk of damaging fireplace materials and increas- ing the risk of fire, do not use the fireplace to cook or warm food. CAUTION NEVER use gasoline, gasoline- type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha, engine oil or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this fireplace. Keep any flamm[...]

3 CAUTION This appliance is designed for use with wood or certified pro- cessed solid fuel fire logs. Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only fire logs that have been evaluated for the application in fireplace and refer to fire log warnin gs and caution markings on packaging prior to use. SAFETY RULES FOR OPERA TING YOUR [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE When wood is burned slowly , it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form a black deposit called creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote re[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 5 OPERA TING THE FIREPLACE Fuel The ME43 fireplace is designed to work best when fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hard- woods are preferred to softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density . Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refueling. A moi[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 6 W ARNING When using a gas burner , it is mandatory to keep the chimney outside air register opened. W ARNING Do not place loose insulation or any other material in the space around the fireplace or the chimney . Insulation placed on or around the fireplace or chim- ney may cause adjacent wood[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 7 W ARNING The top of the fireplace is not zero clearance. Do not place any insulating material in the space above the fireplace for a height of 7 feet from the base of the fireplace. W ARNING The header should rest on top of the metal spacers. Do not alter the spacers or notch the header to [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 8 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Hearth Extension Requirements ( refer to Figure 7 ) A non-combustible hearth extension must be built in front of the fireplace and extend out on both sides. Hearth extensions must be constructed according to the following guidelines: 1. A [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 9 INST ALLA TION OF THE F AN KIT MODEL UZY3 Note: This fan kit can easily be installed when the fireplace has a pre-installed junction box. Y ou just have to plug them in. Rating: 120 Volts, 60Hz, .63A. The fans have magnetic blower mounts. The junction box (factory installed on approved firep[...]

10 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 42-1/2” (1080 mm) 17-1/8” (435 mm) 28-5/16” (719 mm) 42” (1067 mm) 43” (1092 mm) 43” (1092 mm) 27-1/2” (699 mm) 10-5/8” (270 mm) 36” (914 mm) 33” (838mm) 21-1/4 (540 mm) Knock-Out for Ducting Knock-Out for Ducting Outside Air Intake FRAMING DIMENSIONS Fireplace Opening Wid[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 11 Figure 11 INSULA TED FLEX PIPE CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT The knock-outs provided on the sides of the ME43 firepla ce allow the conne ction of insulate d flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. The ducting system must be installed as de- scribed[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 12 W ARNING If ins ul ati on is u sed , the fire pl ace must not be placed directly against it. Insulation or vapor barriers, if used, must first be covered with drywall panels, plywood, particle board or other mat eri al to assure in sul ati on and vapor barriers remain in place. W ARNING Do [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 13 CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS STRAIGHT INST ALLA TION Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass ( see Figure 16 ) . Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the holes. The hole sizes are indicated in T able 2 for the floor and ceiling holes and[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14 Figure 18 Attic Radiation Shield Flashing Flashing Collar Rain Cap Support Radiation Shield AC Air Cooled Chimney Start- ing Piece Note: The Outside Air Kit is Mandatory Outside Combustion Air Kit (UZI) Cooling Air Kit For Air Cooled Chimney ACZI AC Model (Air Cooled Insulated, Galvalume Chim[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 15 FLASHING COLLAR CHIMNEY SP ACER (BUIL T INTO FLASHING) AC CHIMNEY Figure 19A Figure 19B SLOPE ASHT+ S-2100+ AC 8" 8" 8" * 14-3/8" (365mm) 16" (406mm) 15" (380mm) 2/12 14-5/8" (371mm) 16-1/4" (413mm) 15-3/8" (390mm) 4/12 15-1/4" (387mm) 16-7/8&[...]

16 Fireplace Model ME43BK SP Chimney Model 8" ASHT+/S-2100+/AC V er t ic al In st all at io n 15 feet (4.57 m) T wo (2) Elbows 18 feet (5.49 m) Four (4) Elbows 20 feet (6.10 m) T able 4 After reaching the location requiring the elbow , proceed as follows: OFFSET CHIMNEY INST ALLA TION The minimum chimney height (including the fireplace) when [...]

17 T able 5 8" AC S-2100+ 8" 8" ASHT+ 12" & 48" (1845 mm) 72-5/8" (429 mm) 16-7/8" 32-5/8" (829 mm) 66" (1676 mm) 33" (838 mm) 65-1/4" (1657 mm) 24" & 36" (1670 mm) 65-3/4" (413 mm) 16-1/4" (1391 mm) 54-3/4" (1187 mm) 46-3/4" 31-1/2" (800 mm) 66-3/4&qu[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 18 NOTE: IN COLD FREGIONS IT IS RECOMMEDNED TO ENCLOSE THE CHIMNEY IN AN INSULA TED CHASE RAIN CAP ANGLED INSULA TED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD ROOF SUPPORT STORM COLLAR FLASHING OFFSET SUPPORT INSULA TED W ALL FRAME 2” X 4” Figure 20 ANGLED WALL RADIA TION SHIELD (RSM+, RSMI30, RSMI45) When tra[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 19 UNIVERSAL ROOF SUPPORT INST ALLA TION This support has three possible uses: 1. For ASHT+ and S-2100+ chimneys, it must be used on a roof to support the chimney . 2. It may be used on a floor , ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset. 3. It may be used on a fl[...]

20 ME43 COMPONENTS LISTS Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Outside Air Kit (Required - included with fireplace) Outside Air Coupler to connect outside air UZ I to fireplace, UZIAD UZIDF Outside Air Ducting - includes 4" insulated flex x 10 ' long, UZI UZI Fireplace Options T ri m Kit - Gold H3426 T rim Kit - Br ushed Nic[...]

21 ME43 COMPONENTS LISTS AC Chimney (Air Cooled - 8” I. D.,13” O.D.) Description Cat./Part No. AC Starter Adaptors An AC Adaptor Is Needed T o C onvert Fireplace For Use With AC Chimney Starter Section (adaptor), 8” AC, AC8SB H3801 Starter 30 Elbow, AC, AC8SB30 H3802 Outside Air Kit Required for AC chimney installation Chimney Outside Air kit[...]

22 Attic Radiation Shield, ACRSA H0487 Wall Radiation Shield, 30, AC, RSM30 ACRSM30 Insulated Wall Radiation Shield, 30, ACRSMI30 H0489 Chimney Outside Air Kit (Flex, Insulation, Outside Register And Coupling), ACZI H1967 Notes: AC Chimney is Not recommended at elevations above 4000 feet or in cold climates. ME43 COMPONENTS LISTS Replacement Parts [...]

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