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BFC

Balanced Flue (Closed Combustion) 

Heat-Circulating Fireplace

Model:

BFC36

For use in the U.S. / Canada
Underwriter’s Laboratories 
Report No. MH6018

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.

7412647  8/08   Rev. 15

Homeowner’s Installation and 

Operating Manual

Summary of Contents for BFC36

Page 1: ...Closed Combustion Heat Circulating Fireplace Model BFC36 For use in the U S Canada Underwriter s Laboratories Report No MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Retain for future use 7412647 8 08 Rev 15 Hom...

Page 2: ...n combination or assembly with a MHSC re place system notwithstanding any indepen dent testing laboratory or other third party approval of such component parts or acces sory Any such action may possib...

Page 3: ...ge 647 BFC36 specs 8 18 00 djt 13 Dia 343mm Rough Opening Width 43 Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth Gas Line Access 51 1297mm 51 1297mm 1 8 3 4 m m 197mm 23 584mm 610mm 624mm 39 997mm 246mm 35...

Page 4: ...ftstop Standoff Surround Trim Ledge Standoff Glass Door Romex Pigtail Gas Line Access Knock out Each Side Air Inlet Basket Grate Bottom Grille Metal Safety Strip s Shown not inplace 1 2 or 3 pieces Na...

Page 5: ...et of angled run of chimney Chimney supports are required for every 30 feet and 60 feet of vertical chimney height above the hearth Determine the offset distance of your chimney arrangement from the c...

Page 6: ...r 2 total 45 elbows in Canada per replace may be used 6 A guy wire stabilizer is required for chimneys extend ing more than 6 1 8m above a roof line The Ten Foot Rule Major U S building codes specify...

Page 7: ...ow the chimney system should be run contact your Ver mont Castings Majestic Products dealer for assistance Installation Insulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold Climates If you live in a cold climate i...

Page 8: ...ire nuts must be tight NOTE Check local building codes to determine if junction box is required at the romex pigtail house wire connection Also check junction box and speed control SCVS installation i...

Page 9: ...ut Check to see where existing ceiling joists and other possible obstructions are located i e wiring plumbing etc If necessary re position chimney and or replace to avoid obstructions Cutting the Hole...

Page 10: ...in front of the replace This Z shaped safety strip is not provided but must be fabricated of metal with each horizontal leg at least 1 38mm wide and equal in length to the metals strips provided with...

Page 11: ...ness up to 8 203mm When combined thickness of ceiling material ceiling joists and ooring material exceeds 8 203mm adjustments must be made in framing to assure that minimum air spaces to chimney are m...

Page 12: ...ombustible surfaces Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as ceiling members joists ooring combustible insulation and roof structures WARNING Do not pack required air spaces with insula...

Page 13: ...e not a substitute for local building codes You must check your local building codes to determine speci c requirements for your city or state NOTE Other building materials may be required in addition...

Page 14: ...mantel clearances 12 from top of grille opening 6 from top of grille opening Face Plate FP531b mantel clearances 9 03 djt 12 305mm Max 12 305mm Min 1 38mm 6 159mm Min Fig 19 Mantel clearance Combustib...

Page 15: ...ct hearth extension material Fig 21 Secure the hearth extension to the oor to prevent shifting using trim molding or other similar means at three 3 outer edges Seal crack between the replace hearth an...

Page 16: ...nits of K BTU SQ FT HR F IN Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Addendum 6 1 99 djt 8 4 99 changed 2 to 1 one inch to 1 2 inch djt FP533ADD Fig 22 Hearth extension material factors Example of Determ...

Page 17: ...pipe should not come in contact with any wood structures until it has reached a point at least 1 25 mm away from replace side BTU input of a gas appliance installed in replace should be rated less th...

Page 18: ...cription BFC36 1 Top Grille Painted 3126160 2 Bottom Grille Painted 3126160 3 Grate Assembly 7579218 4 Left Door Assembly Complete 30004361 5 Right Door Assembly Complete 30004362 6 Rear Firebrick 235...

Page 19: ...c Glass Panel two per replace 30004352 21 Flat Gasket 3 4 Wide two per replace 20013997 22 Knob two per replace 1600657 23 Bushing four per replace 1201895 24 Pan Hd PH 1 4 20 x 1 Black two per replac...

Page 20: ...uch must be operat ed only with MHSC approved components If you use an unapproved component to make any modi cations you may create a possible re hazard and will void the MHSC warranty In addition suc...

Page 21: ...ing is not included TT200C Adapter Kit TT8CB is required Chase Top Housing Used with chase terminations to prevent rain entry FL88 8 ue Contemporary Flashing 8 6 12 with 8 ue Required for Contemporary...

Page 22: ...22 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat Circulating Fireplace 7412647...

Page 23: ...ressure dif ferentials produced by wind Broken glass components Cracks in ceramic and castable parts that do not affect safe operation We do not warrant this replace to be in compliance with your loca...

Page 24: ...MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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