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Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces

Model MB-36

Installation and Owner’s Manual

Installer: Please leave this manual with the customer

Customer: Please keep instructions for future reference

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other 
flammable vapors or liquids within the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU SMELL GAS

-Do not try to light any appliance
-Open windows
-Do not touch electrical switches
-Do not use any phone in your building
-Extinguish any open flame
-Call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone 
and follow the gas suppliers instructions.
-If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire 
department

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE 

INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or 
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the 
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in a permanent home, and is suitable for bedroom or 
sitting room.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  This product has been manufactured using steel and screws.  As a 

result, there are many sharp edges that can easily cut exposed skin.  It is highly 
recommended that you wear proper protective gloves while installing the unit, and 
during routine cleaning or maintenance..

7057 Beatty Drive  British Columbia, 

Canada, V2V 6C4

Ph: (604) 857-5564, (604) 826 7100, Fax: (604) 826 7122, 

Web: www.firehearth.ca

Canadian Fire Hearth Mfg, Inc

Summary of Contents for MB-36

Page 1: ...EASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in a permanent home and i...

Page 2: ...r a complete guide to the options available for your unit Pre Start Up Checks FOR YOUR SAFETY Read before lighting DO NOT Use tools to operate controls Use only you hand to push in and turn controls DO NOT Abuse glass doors by striking or slamming shut DO NOT Clean the appliance when hot DO NOT Use this appliance if you smell gas DO NOT Use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediate...

Page 3: ...ar an exit and close to the application but not so close that accessibility to the extinguisher could be blocked by a fire Your local Fire Department can advise you concerning the most appropriate location Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors on each floor of your home to ensure your safety It should be located away from the gas appliance and close to the sleeping areas Follow the detectors m...

Page 4: ...amic Fiber Glass Tempered Louvers optional Black plated Clean Face Kit optional Black Trim Kit optional Black plated Please Note Only Trim Kits supplied by the manufacturer may be used in the installation of this appliance Certification The Model MB 36 is listed and certified for the installation in the U S A and Canada under the following standards ANSI Z21 88 CSA 2 33 The installation must confo...

Page 5: ...the system is installed Framing dimensions are as follows Model MB 36 Depth 14 Height 32 Width 36 B Width 28 Note This fireplace does not require a hearth extension and may sit directly on combustible materials Corner installation Mantle clearances Page 4 WARNING No materials combustible or otherwise shall occupy the space shown surrounding unit Unit to 3 4 trim is 8 Inside framed size for termina...

Page 6: ... is positioned and the system is installed Framing dimensions are as follows Model MB 36 Depth 16 Height 32 Width 36 B Width 28 Note The Fireplace does not require a hearth extension and may sit directly on combustible materials Corner installation Page 5 Inside framed size for termination Luxor horizontal with flex 10 x 10 inside Simpson DuraVent P N 984 10 x 11 Please note Wall thimble P N 942 m...

Page 7: ...are as follows Model MB 36 Depth 16 Height 32 Width 36 B Width 28 Note The Fireplace does not require a hearth extension and may sit directly on combustible materials Corner installation Page 6 Inside framed size for termination Luxor horizontal with flex 10 x 10 inside Simpson DuraVent P N 984 10 x 11 Please note Wall thimble P N 942 may be required for installations in Canada 58 41 W H D WARNING...

Page 8: ...ace Kit continued Flat piece sets in place on tabs Lip goes at the top as shown Bring finishing product right down to the lip as shown Overlap side so it is flush with the opening as shown Please note the custom doors we manufacture for this unit fit inside the opening so do not bring finishing products beyond the opening Simply overlap all the metal as shown below to ensure a nice square finish P...

Page 9: ...D 1245 45 elbow SD 1290 90 elbow SD 1249 Wall fire stop SD 1263 Ceiling fire stop SD 1243 Roof flashing 0 12 to 6 12 pitch SD 1253 Storm collar SD 1291 High wind vertical top SD 1281 36 Snorkel SD 1282 14 Fire stop snorkel SD 1288 Wall strap one is necessary to complete installation of Simpson Dura Vent Flex Horizontal Termination only provided by CFHM 4 and 7 flex piping WARNING This gas applianc...

Page 10: ...necessary for horizontal run 2ft Min 2ft Min 2ft Min Attention Any venting configuration that completes with a vertical termination requires installation of CFHM Part MBR Restriction 12 horizontal 32 vertical Installation with Flex Venting 16 horizontal 32 vertical Installation with Simpson DuraVent 32 32 Attention Any venting configuration that completes with a vertical termination requires insta...

Page 11: ...n 45cm 2in 5cm 2in 5cm 3ft 91cm within a height of 15ft 4 5m above the meter regulator assembly 3ft 91cm within a height of 15ft 4 5m above the meter regulator assembly 3ft 91cm above if within 10ft 3m horizontally 1 In accordance with the current CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code 2 In accordance with the current ANSI 2223 1 NFPA S4 National Fuel Gas Code These Numbers are only ...

Page 12: ...oor to unhook assembly from the top clips Window Replacement Locate the top door channel over the top firebox relief brackets Locate the bottom two clasps and close clasps Pull the top of the window forward and release to check that the it opens slightly and returns in the event of delayed ignition If glass breaks remove all broken glass inside fireplace To install the glass simple hold at a 45 de...

Page 13: ...e prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING Page 12 Applicable when installed The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes ...

Page 14: ...ppliance supply connection the fitter shall provide an easily accessible manual shut off valve The gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the right side The supply pope should be connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the rightside of the control unit Supply line connection to the inlet pipe is 3 8 NPT Use only new black iron or steel pipes or copper ...

Page 15: ...he fan assembly 4 Carefully slide fan assembly with gasket in from left side of valve compartment behind gas valve assembly 5 Secure fan assembly with supplied fasteners using the holes in the rear of the unit wall 6 Secure thermal switch into the support provision located at the bottom of the firebox 7 Install fan speed adjustment knob with wires facing down Attack lock nut control knob 8 When th...

Page 16: ...ustment Air adjustment tab is located just above the valve which is attached to the valve tray This venturi adjustment allows for fine tuning of the flame characteristics which may vary due to climate altitude and venting differences Flames Types 1 Blue at the base and light orange above Medium height ideal 2 Mostly blue with little or no orange Adjustment None Pull Out Push In WARNING Incorrect a...

Page 17: ... damaged Handle with care Distribute vermiculite evenly over the burner Spread it near and around the flame holes but do not block any of them Place large log segment on the burner using locating device attached to the burner The top of second segment fits on the white pin as shown Lean the third segment into the second pin Page 16 Pin Pin ...

Page 18: ...tallation pictures are with the optional Brick Set installed If you do not have the 3 piece brick set the background will be black Installation of 3 Piece Brick Set The brick sets are pre cut and slide right into place Start with the back section and follow with the sides The pieces are very brittle and easily damaged so handle with extreme care Page 17 ...

Page 19: ... 701 Black Louvers MB 702 Plated Louvers MB 703 Plated Door MB 704 Black Surround MB 705 Plated Surround MB 706 LP orifice conversion kit MBR 707 Restricter MB 708 Fire Stop MB 709 Clean Face Fan Components FF 101Fan kit for zero units FF 102Fan assembly FF 103Fan speed controller Log set SIT Pilot Assembly Fan Double Fan Single Parts List Page 18 Fire Stop ...

Page 20: ... 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Note knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait five minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above on this label If you don t smell gas go to the next step 7 Turn knob on gas control counterclockw...

Page 21: ...rantee results in your particular case Note This is a problem beyond CFHM control and is not covered under warranty 1 Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice the buildup white film If the film is left for a longer period of time build up will bake on Once baked it is much harder if not impossible to remove 2 Never use an abrasive cleaner on the ceramic glass Any abrasion of the surface has...

Page 22: ...e and the pilot head when the sparker is pressed If there are no sparks Check for broken or poor connection from the sparker to the electrode Check for the spark shorting or arcing at other locations Check for defective piezo Check for defective or cracked electrode With the door removed try lighting the pilot with a match Note If there is no gas or air coming out of the pilot and there is gas pre...

Page 23: ...g out Thermocouple worn Adverse wind conditions Pilot flame of thermocouple Incorrect aeration adjustment Incorrect venting I No power supply Thermal snap switches loose or defective Loose electrical connection Defective speed controller Defective blower Problem Frequent pilot outage problems The main burner shuts off when the appliance is warm Excessive soot on burner or logs Convection blower if...

Page 24: ... material etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating passage ways of the appliance to be kept clean To clean the logs use a soft paint brush and to clean the burner compartment use a vacuum cleaner but take all the logs vermiculite and embers out Maintenance Continued ...

Page 25: ...r with respect to the Luxor Limited Lifetime Warranty CFHM may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part s After the first year will not be responsible for installation labor or any other costs or expenses related to the reinstallation of a warranted part a...

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