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Martin MPL PENINSULA, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes.  It is only necessary

to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace.  Use the model AK4 combustion air kit.

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53D9042. Rev 1 03/03

Summary of Contents for MPL PENINSULA

Page 1: ...ON OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THIS FIREPLACE IS LISTED BY OMNI TEST LABORATORIES FOR USE WITH L SERIES CHIMNEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03 GLASS DOORS ARE REQUIRED ON THIS MODEL FIREPL...

Page 2: ...er factory built fireplace properly can result in a house fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths injuries and property damages It is very important that the persons installing and or superv...

Page 3: ...as INTENDED PRODUCT USAGE The fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible floor The fireplace must be installed with clearances to combustible building materials specified in this manual On...

Page 4: ...ped with doors should be operated only with the doors fully open or doors fully closed If doors are left partly open gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire...

Page 5: ...6 4 CLEARANCES 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 6: ...nterfere with chimney performance and cause the fireplace to spill smoke into the room Since the pitch of the roof influences the opening size required at the roof level table 1 should be used as a gu...

Page 7: ...CLEARANCES 6 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 8: ...ng chimney cap For use with flat chase top terminations 612 0 6 12 pitch flashing for contemporary installation 1212 6 12 12 12 pitch flashing for contemporary installation LF FS 2 17 inch firestop sp...

Page 9: ...f the fireplace To help prevent the crack from developing the hearth extension materials must be firmly fastened in place Wall ties should be screwed to the face of the fireplace and imbedded in the m...

Page 10: ...operly install the chimney This is an important part of the installation and the sections of this manual pertaining to chimney installation should be reviewed very thoroughly For your safety some of t...

Page 11: ...CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 10 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 12: ...11 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION...

Page 13: ...tly to a building frame member or ceiling joist as shown by Figure 13 You must use at least two 8 penney nails per strap ELBOW INSTALLATION The following are important points that should be observed w...

Page 14: ...13 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION...

Page 15: ...CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 14 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 16: ...NTERMEDIATE SECTIONS 4 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 6 5 4 6 5 4 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 5 7 6 8 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 1 3 0 2 3 1 2 0 1 3 0 2 3 1 2 0 1 3...

Page 17: ...under the shingles 3 Set the flashing on the roof Hold a section of the outside pipe 13 diameter on the flashing and scribe a line around the flashing then cut the top off the flashing by cutting 1 4...

Page 18: ...should be soldered together to form two watertight seams 3 Place the outer telescope inside the hole in the chase cover and lower it down into the mating pipe of the chimney until the support bracket...

Page 19: ...r will not be connected 2 Place the insulation ring between the AK 4 starting collar and fireplace wall and place the starting collar 4 inch into the hole on the side of the fireplace Fasten it in pla...

Page 20: ...ENDATIONS NOTE The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace Use the model AK4...

Page 21: ...n Unions must be of the ground joint type 4 Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on the use of gas appliances in fireplaces Check with local code authorities before proceeding with the...

Page 22: ...hing the base to the supporting floor will further reduce the possibility of such a crack developing Wall ties should be fastened to the face of the fireplace with sheet metal screws and placed in the...

Page 23: ...MPL NO PART NAME QTY PART NO 1 Panel Front Ptd Assy 4 042988 2 Panel End Ptd Assy 1 042990 3 Panel End Vented Ptd Assy 1 043006 4 Post Corner Ptd Assy 4 043008 5 Cap Corner Post 2 043009 6 Flange Nail...

Page 24: ...tle combined with other wood goes a long way Start your fire with a mixture of softwood and hardwood then add some fruit or nut wood for nostalgic aroma Since most woods will not burn well when freshl...

Page 25: ...e is equipped with glass doors close them DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED OR SENILE PERSONSALONE WITH A BURNING FIREPLACE You ll need a minimum of three logs preferably fou...

Page 26: ...to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire The chimney cap can be removed for inspection maintenance and cle...

Page 27: ...s for the installation of the fireplace 4 Do insulate the exterior walls surrounding the fireplace to prevent excessive heat loss from the fireplace 5 Do trim the face of the fireplace only with nonco...

Page 28: ...lace flammable liquids gases or pressurized containers near the fireplace 16 Don t neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the proper and safe operation of the fireplace 17 Don t fail to instru...

Page 29: ...onents Cracks in ceramic and castable parts that do not affect safe operation We do not warrant this fireplace to be in compliance with your local building code Building codes vary greatly throughout...

Page 30: ...Contact the nearest dealer If you cannot locate your dealer call or write Martin Hearth Heating as indicated below 2 If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time...

Page 31: ...30 53D9042 Rev 1 03 03 NOTES...

Page 32: ...ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER 53D9042 REV 1 03 03...

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