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WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace
20000583
Safety Information
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING FIREPLACE.
IMPORTANT:
Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The WMC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburn-
ing premium fireplaces. The WMC36/42 are circulating
models with removable grilles (louvers).
Both models are fully insulated fireplaces.
Precautions
CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have
been highly tested and will operate safely when installed
in accordance with instructions provided in this manual.
Carefully read and understand all instructions
before
beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component
parts, immediately report damage to your CFM Corpora-
tion dealer.
Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty
will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.
CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM
Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the following
actions:
•
Installation by any other than a qualified in-
staller, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certi-
fied.
•
Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-
ney component;
•
Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof;
(except for chase
flashings as detailed in the Chimney Top installa-
tion instructions).
•
Installation other than as instructed by CFM
Corporation; or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by CFM Corpo-
ration in combination or assembly with a CFM
Corporation fireplace system, notwithstanding
any independent testing laboratory or other
third party approval of such component parts
or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance
before
installing the fireplace.
Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod-
ucts not specified for use with this fireplace.
WMC36 / WMC42
Listed
UL 127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table of Contents
Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufacturer
before installing a television or other electronic device
above this fireplace.
Drafts
The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air
inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the
fire.
Gas Logs
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be in-
stalled
before
framing the fireplace. The gas line must be
installed by a certified gas line installer.