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43" W oo d B urn ing Fi rep lac es P/N 8 50, 027 M REV . G 0 4/2 008 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[...]
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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. W ARNING 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 flam[...]
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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 [...]
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 W ARNING Dispo sal of Ashes: Ashes shou ld be placed in a meta l containe r with a tigh t fitting lid. The clo sed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all c ombus tible ma teria ls, pendi ng final disp osal. If the ashes are dis pos[...]
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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[...]
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. W ARNING When using a gas burner , it is mandatory to keep the chimney outside air register opened. 6 Failure to use LHP parts or conduct variations in techniques and construction materials described in this installation manual may create a serious fire hazard and may void the warranty and the [...]
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 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 to overheat and catch on fire. W ARNING The top of the fireplace is not zero clearance. Do not plac[...]
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Cold Climate Installations Climates where temperatures will fall below 32° F (0° C). The heating performance of the appliance will vary depending upon the level of insulation, house design, how the appliance is operated, etc. If this fireplace is being installed in a cold climate, it is espec[...]
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 9 Figure 8 OUTSIDE INT AKE ALUMINIUM T APE PLASTIC COVER FLEXIBLE PIPE SCREW OPENING F ACING DOWN WALL OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION TO THE FIREPLACE FIREPLACE CONNECTION ALUMINIUM T APE INSULA TION FLEXIBLE PIPE FIREPLACE PLASTIC COVER LOOP IS MANDA TORY 7' MAX. OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION (Detail A) [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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&[...]
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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 [...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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20 Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Outside Air Kit (Required - Included with Fireplace) Outside Air Coupler to connect outside air UZI to fireplace, UZIAD UZIDF Outside Air Ducting - Includes 4" insulated flex x 10 ft. long, UZI UZI Fireplace Options T rim Kit - Gold H3426 T rim Kit - Brushed Nickel H3395 Door Capping - G[...]
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21 Se cur e T em p ™ ASH T+ H i g h T emp . I ns ul a t ed S ta i n le s s S t e el C hi m n ey 8" D i am et er , Li ste d to CA N / UCL -S 60 4 a nd U L -1 03 H T at 1 2 00 ° F Description Cat./ Part No. Lengths and Misc. Chimney Components 8" Length, 8" Dia., 8L8 8L8 12" Length, 8" Dia., 8L12 8L12 18" Length, 8&qu[...]
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22 Replacement Parts Description Cat. No. Refractory PR-SR2028 Back Refractory PR-SR2027 Right Side Refractory PR-SR2025D Left Side Refractory PR-SR2025G Bottom Refractory PR-SR1722 Front Refractory Ash Lip PR-SR2026 Log Support Grate PR-HELS43 T op Louver PR-SR15P Bottom Louver PR-SR15P Louver Hinges PR-PIVOT Rigid Firescreen (Right) PR-PARETIND-1[...]
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23 NOTES[...]
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24 Y our Fireplace's Model Number ________________________________________ Y our Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________ The Date On Which Y our Fireplace Was Installed ___________________________ Y our Dealer's Name _________________________________________________ Y our Dealer's Phone Number ________[...]