Malm Fireplaces Imperial Carousel Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 4

Imperial Carousel  - Page 4

Hood Assembly

Position the hood on the basic unit.  Secure hood to basic
unit using the 13 sheet metal screws provided.

IMPORTANT:

  Failure to install these screws will result in

permanet damage to the unit and void the warranty.

Hood

Sheet Metal Screws
13- 14 x 1/2 Hex.

Basic Unit

All Screws Must Be Installed

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERV-

ING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

This stove must be connected to (1) a chimney complying with
the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for
Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliance, UL 103, or (2) a code-approved masonry chimney
with a flue liner.

Chimney Connector Installation

It is required to install a 8 inch all-fuel class "A" chimney system
prior to the chimney connector installation.  The connector pipe
included with the Imperial is 1 - 8" x 30" starter pipe, and 1 - 8"
x 30" slip connector.  The slip connector is identified by 3 holes
at the top of the pipe.  The slip connector has one flair at the top
with the 3 holes.  The bottom is smooth.  The starter pipe section
has flairings at both ends.  The male end is always at the bottom.

Hearth Requirements

A  floor  protector  is  required  to
protect  the  floor  in  front  of  the
fireplace  opening  from  sparks.
The  floor  protector  must    be  a
minimum of 2 1/2 inch thick com-
mon  solid  brick  over  26  gauge
sheet metal or equivalent.

The floor protector must extend
a minimum of 16 inches in front
of  the  fireplace  opening  and  8
inches to either side of the fire-
place and 8 inches  behind the
back of the unit.  Refer to Figure
#3.

8"

8"

48"

54"

16"

Figure 3

54" Diameter Circle Hearth.
8" Minimum is measured from
the fire-box

8"

8"

8"

16" From Door

Simpson Dura-Vent Chimney System

It is required to use a Dura-Vent Universal Connector part
number 8874 to install the chimney connector.

1. The universal connector is installed into the support box.

The 8" x 30" slip pipe is then connected to the universal
connector.

2. The  8" x 30" starter pipe section is then slid over the slip

connector pipe.  Slide the 30 inch pipe over the slip pipe
only far enough as necessary to facilitate installation of the
8" x 30" starter pipe in to the unit.

3. There must be a minimum of 2 inches of overlap between

the 8" x 30" and 8" x 30" slip connector pipe.

Metalbestos or Security

When using Metalbestos or Security chimney systems it is
required to use the Metalbestos DS-CPA Single Wall Conector
pipe.  Security users must use the UP adapter.

1.Installation of the Metalbestos DS-CPA or the Security UP

adapter must be done first.

2.Attach the 8" x 30" slip connector to the DS-CPA or UP

adapter with 3 - #8 x 3/8 inch screws.

3.The 8" x 30" starter pipe section is then slid into the slip

connector pipe.  Slide the 30 inch pipe into the slip pipe only
far enough as necessary to facilitate installation of the 8" x
30" starter pipe into the unit.

4.Slide the 8" x 30" pipe down onto the Imperial.
5.There must be a minimum of 2 inches of overlap between the

8" x 30" and 8" x 30" slip connector pipe.

Other Chimney Systems

There are many other manufacturer's of chimney systems.  It
is beyond the scope of this publication to cover installation with
all of the different systems available.  Most systems have a
method of connection to the Imperial's connector pipe.  Confirm
installation procedures with your dealer or the manufacturer of
the chimney system you have purchased.

Fire Bowl

8"

Door

Summary of Contents for Imperial Carousel

Page 1: ...is necessary to get a somewhat dry mixture to much water in the mix may cause the refractory to crack exces sively and will reduce the strength of the refractory To test for proper water content cut vertically into the mixture with the trowel push the trowel sideways to open a 3 inch deep by 2 inch wide cut in the mixture then slide the trowel back up out of the cut The cut should stay open with v...

Page 2: ...terialon one edge These pieces go on either side of thedoor Makecertainthatthesetwopieces are placed completly into the channel on either side of the door Failure to do this will maketherestoftheglassinstallationimpos sible 7 First loosen the glass retainers This is a metal strip secured by one screw in the middle Start with the left door panel The gasketmustbeontherightsideofthepanel 8 Slide the ...

Page 3: ...e chimney the measurement is 63 from the backwall and 63 to the sidewall See figure 1 page 2 For corner installation the center of the chimney is 63 See figure 2 page 2 Clearance to Non combustibles The Imperial clearance to a combustible wall may be reduced with proper wall protection Accepted methods for wall protection would allow reduction of the wall clearances For appearance if desired a non...

Page 4: ...48 54 16 Figure 3 54 Diameter Circle Hearth 8 Minimum is measured from the fire box 8 8 8 16 From Door Simpson Dura Vent Chimney System It is required to use a Dura Vent Universal Connector part number 8874 to install the chimney connector 1 The universal connector is installed into the support box The 8 x 30 slip pipe is then connected to the universal connector 2 The 8 x 30 starter pipe section ...

Page 5: ...tion method of installing the connector pipe with the male end down allows for any moisture to remain on the inside of the connector pipe IMPORTANT THE SINGLE WALLCONNECTOR PIPE MUST NEVER PASS THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE CEILING OR WALL At first glance you may become concerned that smoke will escape the pipe and enter the room This is not how the system will work The vacum in the chimney system will al...

Page 6: ...gns of deterioration It is best to have the chimney inspected by a professional Make certain the chimney is cleaned prior to installation of this fireplace The size of the chimney should be between 36 and 96 square inches Larger chimneys should be relined to meet these requirements Incorrect sizing of the chimney may affect the draft and result in poor fireplace performance Do not install more tha...

Page 7: ...g when using this or any other wood burning appli ance A partially open window or outside air register in the vicinity of the unit would be accept able Combustion air must be supplied in con formance with the Uniform Mechanical Code Imperial Carousel Page 7 7 CAUTION NEVERUSEGASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHAR COAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THI...

Page 8: ...ote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the chance of a chimney fire HOW TO REMOVE CREOSOTE 1 Clean the chimney with brushes and equipment available at local fireplace shops 2 Chemical chimney cleaners are used by adding them to the fire but they are not intended for use in chimneys already containing heavy soot deposits Rather they are intended to inhibit soot buildup They can be used ...

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