Lennox Hearth Products ELITE ME43BK SP, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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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 warnings and
caution markings on packaging
prior to use.
SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING
YOUR FIREPLACE
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The minimum installed height of the
completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The
maximum height is 60' 0".
PARTS REqUIRED
Fireplace Model ME43BK SP
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8" diameter chimney - Model Secure Temp™
(ASHT 1"), Secure Temp (S-2100+) or AC manu-
factured by Security Chimneys International
only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Associated components as per these
Installation Instructions
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Door (included)
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Outside Air Kit (included)
OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT
Additional Equipment (optional)
- Trim Kit and Door Capping available in
Nickel and Gold
- UZY5 blower
- VRUW Blower motor speed control
- Forced Air Heating Kit
FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE
Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes
and extremely hot fire.
The chimney shall be inspected at least twice
a year during the heating season to determine
when a creosote buildup has occurred.
When creosote has accumulated it shall be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
When the creosote accumulation is large, a
creosote fire in the chimney can damage the
chimney and overheat the surrounding wood
framing. Creosote formation in a chimney can
be minimized by making sure there is always
visible flame burning, avoid smouldering fires
and by proper refuelling techniques.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .......................................Page 2
Parts Required ...................................Page 3
Optional Equipment ............................Page 3
Fireplace Maintenance
Creosote ............................................Page 3
Chimney maintenance ........................Page 4
Chimney fires .....................................Page 4
Door Frame Care ................................Page 4
Glass cleaning ....................................Page 4
Doors adjustment ..............................Page 4
Glass replacement ..............................Page 4
Removal of ashes ...............................Page 4
Fireplace Operation
Fuel ....................................................Page 5
First fires ............................................Page 5
Building a fire .....................................Page 5
Using the retractable
doors and firescreens ......................Page 5
How to use the outside air kit .............Page 5
Fireplace Installation
Pre-installation ...................................Page 5
Tools and building supplies ................Page 6
Precautions ........................................Page 6
Installation procedure ........................Page 6
Locating the fireplace .........................Page 6
Adjacent walls ....................................Page 6
Enclosure ...........................................Page 6
Facing and mantel ..............................Page 7
Hearth extension ................................Page 8
Outside air installation .......................Page 8
UZY5 blower kit installation ..............Page 9
Framing Dimensions ..........................Page 10
Central forced air kit ...........................Page 11
Chase Enclosure ................................Page 11
Chimney System ...............................Page 12
Installing the Chimney System ...........Page 13
Offset Chimney Installation ................Page 16
Chimney Component Chart ................Page 17
Angled Wall Radiation Shield .............Page 18
Universal Roof Support Installation ...Page 19
Multiple Terminations.........................Page 19
Parts and Components .......................Page 20
Replacement Parts .............................Page 22
Specifications .....................................Page 22
Clearances .........................................Page 22
Product Reference Information ..........Page 24
CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning appliance you have chosen one
of the finest fireplaces available. The ME43 wood fireplace is a clean burning fireplace
that is designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth and enjoyment
for many years to come.
Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. This information
will be useful to you now and in years to come, so keep the manual handy and refer to
it as needed.
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Use only Lennox Fireplace glass doors,
specifically designed for ME43 fireplace.
(See Page 22 for part numbers).
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Do not operate the fireplace with both
firescreens and doors closed at the same
time. Use the firescreen when doors are
fully opened.
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Always keep the fire screen or the doors
closed and the damper opened when using
the fireplace. Keep the damper closed when
the fireplace is not in use.
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The ME43 fireplace is sold with a steel log
grate. If you have to replace it, we recom-
mend for optimum efficiency, to replace it
with an identical or similar Lennox model
grate.
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A fireplace insert heating unit may be installed
in the fireplace only if this unit has been
certified with the ME43 fireplace.
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This fireplace must be installed with Security
Chimneys™ ASHT+, S-2100+ or AC (8" inside
diameter) chimney System only. These sys-
tems are intended for use in any application
where a traditional masonry type fireplace
would apply. The chimney system must
always vent to the outside of the building.