Heart & Home Collectables MHC36 manual

08/04 31072 Rev G 1 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 . INST ALLA TION & OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MHC36 MHR36 WOODBURNING FIREPLACE [...]

2 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 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. Wet insulation will produce an odor when the fireplace is used. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions .........................................................................[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 3 MHC36 AND MHR36 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 [...]

4 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 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 [...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 5 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1. Fireplace Component s Bi-Fold Glass Doors DM1036 DM1036B DM1036S Perception Glass Doors DP1036 DP1036B DP1036S *The junction box and fan kit should be installed at the time of initial fireplace installation. Otherwise, significant reconstruction will be required[...]

6 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Fireplace Dimensions 2. Chimney Components The following pictures show only those chimney components which may be safely used with this fireplace. Catal og # Descri pt i on: SL3 06 Ch im n ey Se c t ion - 6 in . l on g SL3 1 2 Ch im n ey Sec t ion - 12 in . l on g SL3 1 8 Ch im n ey Se[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 7 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS SL330 - Offset/Return MH841 Chimney Sections CB876 Chimney Bracket TR344 Round T ermination Cap with S torm Collar MH842-Roof Thimble & Flashing Outside Air Kit JB877-Joint Band AS8 Attic Insulation Shield RF371-Roof Flashing Flat to 6/12 Pitch Firestop Sp acer A = Actual Length B [...]

8 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 - Fireplace Locations 1. Fireplace Locations and S pace Requirement s Several options are available to you when choosing a location for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room divider , installed along a wall or across a corner . See Figure 2. Locating the firepla[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 9 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not draw outside air from garage sp aces. Exhaust product s of gasoline engines are haz- ardous. 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[...]

10 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 5 - Framing the Fireplace W ARNING! Do not apply combustible finishing materials over any part of the black face of this fireplace or a structure fire may result. The black metal fireplace front may only be covered with noncombustible materials such as ce- ramic tile, brick, or[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 11 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 - Sidewalls and Surrounds 3. Sidewalls/Surrounds Adjacent combustible side walls must be located a minimum of 12 in. from the fireplace opening. See Figure 6. If you are using a decorative surround constructed of combustible material, it must be located within the shaded area[...]

12 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Do not combine offsets to create an offset greater than 30 deg from verti- cal. 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) o[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 13 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 - Chimney 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. This dimension is measured from the b[...]

14 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS F . FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION W ARNING! Before st arting, do the following: 1. Wear 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 maintain the minimum air sp ace required to the enc[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 15 MHC36 AND MHR36 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 f[...]

16 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 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 ens[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 17 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14 - Ceiling/Attic Construction 9. MH842 Ceiling/Roof Thimble See Figures 14 and 15. a. Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney . Lay out, cut and frame a 14-1/2 in. square opening (measured on the horizontal) through [...]

18 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 17 - Installing a TR344 Round T ermination Cap 1 1. T ermination Cap a. Inst all the chimney sections up through the ceiling/ roof. When using the TR344 round termination cap, the uppermost section of pipe must extend 6 in. above the roof to allow installation of the storm coll[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 19 MHC36 AND MHR36 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 18 - Air Clearance Around G[...]

20 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 19 - Factory Built Hearth Extension Figure 20 - Field Constructed 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 strips prevent burning or hot p [...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 21 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 21 - Position the Hearth Extension 15. 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 firep[...]

22 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 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[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 23 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 Proper Operating Positions of Bi-Fold Doors 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, firescree[...]

24 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 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[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 25 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 23 - Flue Draf t 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 th[...]

26 31072 Rev G 08/04 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS H. 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 24 Chimney & T e[...]

08/04 31072 Rev G 27 MHC36 AND MHR36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A Air Clearance 16, 19 Air Kit 7, 18 Air Kit Handle Location 18 Ashes, Disposal of 26 Attic Insulation Shield 16 B Building Codes 4, 13, 17, 21 C Chimney Checking the Assembly 16 Cleaning 26 Creosote 26 Height Requirements 13 Requirements 1 1 Securing the System 16 Chimney Brack[...]

28 31072 Rev G 08/04 HEA TILA T OR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Limited W arranty As p art of it s 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 components of your [...]