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79D0007

Lo-Rider Vent Free Fireboxes

Summary of Contents for 36LCFL

Page 1: ...uilding Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNINGS For use with a listed gas fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40 000 BTU hr Do Not Build a Wood Fire Ca...

Page 2: ...ssible fire hazard and will void the warranty Important Safety Information 3 General Installation Information 4 Before You Start 4 What You Will Need for Installation 4 Firebox Dimensions 5 Firebox Location 6 Clearance and Height Requirements 7 Hearth Dimensions 7 Firebox Framing 9 Firebox Installation 11 Canopy Installation 13 Gas Line Installation 14 Electrical Installation 15 Combustion Air 16 ...

Page 3: ...roduce combustion byproducts including soot Vent free appli ances will not filter or clean soot produced by these types of products In addition the smoke and or aro matics scents may be reburnt in the vent free appli ance which can produce odors It is recommended to minimize the use of candles incense etc while the vent free appliance is in operation 14 Keep room area clear and free from combustib...

Page 4: ...STALLATION TOOLS and BUILDING SUPPLIES Phillips screwdriver Square Framing materials Hammer Saw and or sabersaw Tee joint Level Pipe wrench Measuring tape Pliers Electric drill and bits Fireplace surround materials noncombustible Caulking material noncombustible Piping complying with local codes Wall finishing materials Pipe sealant approved for use with propane L P G resistant to sulfur compounds...

Page 5: ...e 1 Firebox Dimensions FIREBOX DIMENSIONS Top 42 6QE 39 6QE 23 6M 22 6QE 11 6 11 6 5 6 12 6 11 6 3 6QE 1 6M 355 6QE 15 6QE 3456O 27 6M 39 6QE 3 4 2856 5 6 2 6 23 6M 15 6QE 20 6QE 15 6QE Open Side Front Rear 790004 Lorider designer vent free dims ...

Page 6: ...nclosure is approved for bedrooms on the condition that the unvented room heater does not exceed 10 000 BTUs input and the room is properly sized for combustion air Location should be out of high traffic or windy or drafty areas DO NOT INSTALL WHERE CURTAINS FURNITURE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 36 FROM FRONT OF HEATER Never obstruct the front opening of the vent free firebox...

Page 7: ...iling Clearance The ceiling must be at least 42 from the top of the firebox opening bottom of hood Figure 3 3 Back Wall Clearance The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall 4 Parallel Wall Clearance The clearance from the opening of the firebox to any wall that is parallel to the opening should not be less than 36 36STFLand 36PFL models only Figure 4 42 FP2886 see thru clearances ...

Page 8: ...oard or other hard surfaces Be sure firebox rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support so that no cold air can enter room from under the firebox Figure 8 NOTE The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3 4 from the facing If it does it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual 256O 6 8 10 12 13 ...

Page 9: ...re safe to overlay the black painted metal face including radiant plates and do not pose a fire hazard Any noncombustible finish material must not extend past or interfere with the fireplace opening The classification combustible material incudes but is not limited to plywood drywall and particle board Combustible materials may contact the sides bottom or back of the firebox Do not overlay the bla...

Page 10: ...see thru frame 2 x 4 2 x 2 filler to be installed after fireplace is set in place NOTE To center firebox in wall check center line dimensions before framing Gas Connection 42 6QE 22 6M 34 6M FP2303 see thru framing FP2303 Figure 12 Framing Specifications for Corner Units Model 36RCFL 36LCFL 41556QE 2356M 34 6M FP2301 corner framing FP2301 WARNING The fireplace must be installed giving full conside...

Page 11: ...ts final position and frame later 3 Level and plumb firebox by checking edges of firebox Shim if necessary 4 Attach nailing flanges to studs Figure 15 5 Install canopy Refer to Page 13 for canopy installa tion FP2893 pen nailing flanges Figure 15 Location of Nailing Flanges and Floor Screws Nailing Flanges FP2893 FP2894 drywall positions 1 2 Drywall Position 5 8 Drywall Position FP2894 Figure 16 D...

Page 12: ...y Refer to Page 13 for canopy installa tion FP2897 corner nail flanges Nailing Flanges FP2898 Figure 18 Location of Nailing Flanges and Floor Screws see through unit 36STFL installation 1 Attach nailing flanges in desired position Figure 16 2 Slide firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later 3 Level and plumb firebox by checking edges of firebox Shim if ...

Page 13: ...provided with the unvented decorative room heater WARNING Close fireplace screen panel before operating a decorative type unvented room heater 1 Align the canopy with the holes in the top frame 2 Secure longer canopy with three 3 screws provided 3 Repeat on opposite side for See Through Unit 36STFL and Peninsula Unit 36PFL Install the 20 shorter canopy on the shorter end with two 2 screws 36RCFL 3...

Page 14: ...e regulator fitted to the heater an external regulator must be used on all propane LPG heaters to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13 w c maximum Any copper tubing used to supply propane LPG from the tank must be internally tinned NOTE When connecting propane LPG vent free room heaters you must use pipe sealant resistant to propane LPG Check gas type The gas supply must be the same as stated on ...

Page 15: ...receptacle into an electrical circuit Use mini mum 60 C wire in accordance to prevailing codes 2 The junction box is preinstalled at the factory Remove junction box cover by removing the screw from the outside firebox wall 3 The junction box cover has a factory installed romex style strain relief connector Connect the wires according to the wiring diagram below Route the connected wire leads throu...

Page 16: ...upply inlet at least 3 away from any appli ance vent terminal 6 Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly These conditions increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct Refer to Figures 22 through 25 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies NOTE Fireplace model in illustrations ma...

Page 17: ...clamp or screws Figure 28 WARNING DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected FP1900 OA start collar 8 08 Figure 26 Attach Outside Air Starting Collar and Insulation Ring to Left Side of Fireplace Insulation Ring AK 4 Starting Collar Sheet Meal Screws Shorter End of Air Starting Collar Left Side of Fireplace WARNING Use FP 4 U duct for maximum efficiency and safety Do not use ...

Page 18: ...ted type push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately 2 Figure 29 8 Slip the exposed end of the duct over the starting collar on the fireplace 9 Using the sheet metal screws provided secure the duct end to the collar attached to the fireplace 10 Nail or screw the combustion air assembly to the surface of the wall NOTE If the wall covering is brick or stone use appropriate masonr...

Page 19: ...ve cleaning materials on glass Keep children and pets at safe distance away Never operate fireplace if glass is broken Replace any glass that is chipped cracked or broken Replacement glass frame assemblies must be supplied by the fireplace manufacturer Do not substitute other materials Handle glass frame with care Avoid striking or scratching glass on hard objects CLEANING ...

Page 20: ...4 79D0001 4 79D0001 3 4 Screen Rod Side 26D0138 4 26D0138 4 26D0138 2 5 Screen Rod End 43D0116 1 6 Brick Panel Common 79D0093 1 79D0093 1 79D0093 1 6 Brick Panel Corner 79D0094 1 6 Brick Panel Hearth 79D0095 1 79D0095 1 79D0095 1 6 Brick Panel See through 79D0096 1 7 Door Assembly 79D0034 91 8 Nailing Flange 79D0091 5 79D0091 5 79D0091 5 Accessories 9 Outside Air Kit not shown AK 4 1 AK 4 1 AK 4 1...

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Page 23: ...on instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alteration negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 the costs of removal reinstallation ...

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

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