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MAGNUM MASONRY MANUAL – MAY 1999                                                                                                                                                           PAGE  - 1 - 

MAGNUM

®

 

 

BUILD-IN FACTORY BUILT MASONRY FIREPLACE 

 

OWNERS MANUAL 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Guide 

 
 

Models 

2824 – 2832ST – 3224 – 3228 – 3528 – 3536ST – 6028TV 

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE 

 

WARNING 

Read entire manual before installation and operation of the Magnum Fireplace.  Failure to follow these instructions may result 
in product warranty being voided, property damage, bodily harm or even death.  Always disconnect the power to the blowers 
(if you have the blower option) before attempting service work. 
DO NOT connect the Fireplace to a chimney serving another appliance. 
ALL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE FOLLOWED. 
 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

 

When installing your Magnum Fireplace, particular attention needs to be paid to fire protection.  If the fireplace is not properly 
installed, a house fire may result.  For your safety, follow the installation and operations instructions provided.  If you have a  
question, contact local building officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. 
 

CAUTION

 

Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen” up a fire 
in this fireplace.  Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace at all times.  If you are using processed solid fuel fire logs, 
use only fire logs that have been evaluated for use in this type of fireplace.  Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning.  
Refer to the package instructions for their proper use and warnings. 
 

DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE IN THIS PRODUCT 
 

NOTE 

OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR MUST BE USED ON THIS FIREPLACE TO AVOID 

DEPRESSURIZATION OF YOUR HOME. 

The Magnum Fireplace has been tested with our air-tight door system.  The model ACI-B Cast Iron 
Door system must be used on this product. 

 

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, 
FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE FIREPLACE AND ASSUMES NO 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).

 

 

 

                            American Energy Systems, Inc. 

   

 

 

 

         

A FAMILY OF HEARTH PRODUCTS

 

. – 150 MICHIGAN ST SE – HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350 

TECHNICAL SERVICES (320)-234-0743      PHONE (320) 587-6565       FAX – (320) 587-8872  

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Summary of Contents for 2824

Page 1: ...tion requirements in your area CAUTION Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this fireplace Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace at all times If you are using processed solid fuel fire logs use only fire logs that have been evaluated for use in this type of fireplace Do not poke or stir the lo...

Page 2: ...MAGNUM MASONRY MANUAL MAY 1999 PAGE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE ...

Page 3: ...has over the past 30 years earned its reputation for unmatched quality and efficiency The added features of this fireplace will enable you to have years of trouble free operation Please read this manual completely through before attempting to install this unit It will give you step by step instructions for proper installation and operation Sincerely Mike Haefner Owner American Energy Systems Inc ...

Page 4: ...slab to prevent a heat trap Only masonry products or authorized components may be used in the construction of this fireplace COLD AIR PREVENTION In cold or higher elevation climates greater precautions against cold air infiltration must be taken Never consider that an uninsullated masonry wall will take the place of a standard properly insulated outside wall On an outside installation the wall dir...

Page 5: ...ntel Remember to remove this insulation strip when cleaning out the fireplace chamber All loose mortar must be removed from the top of the fireplace Allow expansion room between the side of the unit and the front face brick Also allow expansion along the brick supported by the lintel bar A Foundation Concrete F Concrete Slab K Connector Pipe P Chimney Adapter B 8 x 8 x 16 Concrete Block G Electric...

Page 6: ...pace with insulation or other materials NOTE The lower grill is recommended with every installation If it is not used the same 150 square inches of open area is required INSTALLING BLOWERS Two different styles of blowers are available for Magnum Fireplaces A hearth mount 465 cfm squirrel cage design or an interior mount low profile design NOTE Low profile fans tend to create more noticeable air tu...

Page 7: ...f insulation must surround this slab if installed on an outside wall see Figure __ NOTE If an ash dump is to be used leave a 5 x 10 hole in the slab Construct the inner chamber wall using 4 x 8 x 16 lightweight Hadite block Note If installing adjacent to combustible materials leave at least 6 of open air space between the inner chamber s outside block wall and combustible surface Cover entire area...

Page 8: ...ils SEE FIGURE __________ Position properly sized slab support over the flue extension so that the holes line up and that the plate overlaps the Hadite block 2 The slab support plates available from your Magnum reseller are constructed of 10 gauge steel Note This concrete slab form can be constructed out of other materials including plywood Proper support from below and caution to remove all combu...

Page 9: ...t at this time We recommend using a non combustible mantle When laying up face brick on the sides and back allow at least 4 of space to be filled with loose fiberglass insulation If the face brick is being used on the outside of the building allow 6 of area to be insulated Make sure that this insulation surrounds the bottom slab below the frostline thus preventing any cold air conduction through t...

Page 10: ...e fireplace flange The rods can be adjusted in height by placing shims underneath the rods to get your desired lintel height Place the Tri View lintel iron on the block or brick on each side of the fireplace and rest the lintel bar on the two 2 rods Make sure that you have allowed sufficient expansion room between the lintel iron and the top of the fireplace 1 or more is recommended IMPORTANT The ...

Page 11: ...ould always remain at least three feet above a combustible roof and should never be less than 12 feet from the top of the fireplace If using a listed type HT Chimney the chimney installation procedures may be generally stated and instruct the installer to follow the procedures specified in the chimney manufacturer s installation manual and use all necessary parts specified for use with the listed ...

Page 12: ...imum Footing Slab 48 wide X 72 Minimum Height from floor to bottom Fiberglass Insulation of slab 64 Lightweight Block This Height may vary with different installations Air Space Around Unit Warning Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials ...

Page 13: ...acing Applications Note Footings must be 6 larger per side of area needed for fireplace enclosure Footings must be a minimum of 12 thick Note Installation Dimensions may vary with different customer needs Lay out your installation before figuring footing and slab sizes Warning Do not pack required air spaces with insulation of other materials ...

Page 14: ...pplications Note Footings must be 6 larger per side of area needed for fireplace enclosure Footings must be a minimum of 12 thick Note Installation Dimensions may vary with different customer needs Lay out your installation before figuring footings and slab sizes Warning Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials ...

Page 15: ...MAGNUM MASONRY MANUAL MAY 1999 PAGE 15 VERTICALLY ADJACENT INSTALLATIONS 16 OFFSET REQUIRED ...

Page 16: ...l will adjust the fire burn rate 2 Crumple 8 to 10 pages of newspaper and place a small amount of kindling on top of this newspaper Then light the newspaper in a couple of places 3 After the kindling is well started place two or three small split logs on top These logs like any additional fuel should be placed at slight angles to one another keeping an airspace between the logs Make sure to keep l...

Page 17: ...educing the fan speed you are not producing less heat but are simply receiving less circulation 8 When opening doors to refuel first open damper completely shut off the fan and slowly open both doors at the same time This will prevent you from drawing smoke into the house Important Note Never throw or drop logs onto the firebrick floor This will cause early deterioration or cracking of this protec...

Page 18: ...ds to light the fire Ventilating fans exhaust hoods or central heating systems can cause fireplaces to smoke by stealing the fireplace s combustion air If the volume is enough they can reverse the flow of air in the fireplace and cause smoke Always use a rain cap to prevent any moisture from entering down into the chimney Fig 7 CARE OF GLASS DOORS Heat the ceramic glass doors slowly the first time...

Page 19: ...oroughly cooled CREOSOTE Controlling the rate of burn in an efficient fireplace stove or insert allows in many cases improper flue or chimney temperatures When wood is burned slowly any excess moisture that can not be burned off inside the stove mixes with carbon and other organic materials to form creosote Creosote forms on the inside of the chimney as tiny water droplets mixed with a black tar l...

Page 20: ...E THE ASSEMBLY IN FIG A B To adjust the right door simply pull on the steel shank to give it a little spring tension and then tighten the set screw on the steel collar using the 9 allen wrench provided Adjust the door so that the handle pulls the door up so that the gasket seals against the door frame DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE DOOR AS IT WILL TWIST THE CAST FRAME AND COULD CAUSE GLASS BREAKAGE LEFT ...

Page 21: ...nwood Low Yes Yes Med Yes Chestnut yellow poplar Low Yes Yes Med Yes Southern yellow pine Douglas fir High Yes Yes Yes Yes Cypress redwood Med Med Yes Med No White cedar western red cedar Med Yes Yes Med Yes Eastern red cedar Eastern white pine western white pine Low Med Yes Med No Sugar pine ponderosa pine true firs Tamarac larch Med Yes Yes Med Yes Spruce Low Yes Yes Med Yes SOURCE U S FOREST PR...

Page 22: ...NSES Repair or replacement may be obtained by returning part or parts freight prepaid to the nearest MAGNUM dealer or if you require additional information regarding performance under this warranty you may contact American Energy Systems Inc at the address stated below Magnum fireplaces have been designed for use with wood and coal only American Energy Systems Inc will not warrant performance of u...

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