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LCUF Vent Free Firebox

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26D4721

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min floor combustible

Combustible 
Material

1" Minimum

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Figure 5 - 
Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring

14” Minimum

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min floor clear noncomb

Noncombustible 
Material

May be Less 
than 1"

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Figure 6 - 
Minimum Clearances above Combustible Flooring with 
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace

5.

   Mantel clearances: 

The canopy supplied with the unit 

must be installed. If a combustible mantel is installed, 
it must meet the clearance requirements as shown in 

Figure 7a

. However, if lower mantel height is desired, 

Refer to Page 15 

and 

Figure 7b

 for canopy options.

12”

10”

8”

6”

2

56O

12”

16”

19”

21”

23”

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Mantel clearances

Combustible 
Material can 
Contact Top of 
Fireplace

Noncombustible Material 
Only if Needed to Cover 
Radiant Top Face Above

Figure 7a - 
Mantel Clearances for Standard Profile Canopy Only

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12”

8”

8”

14”

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mantel clear wide canopy

Figure 7b - 
Mantel Clearances for Wide Profile Canopy Only

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45°

1”

2

56O

3”

5”

6”

56O

56O

56O

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mantel leg clearance

Finish Wall

Fireplace

Hood

Combustible 
Material 
Area

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Figure 8 - 
Mantel Leg Clearances

Top View

Summary of Contents for Lo-rider LCUF32-R

Page 1: ... 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 264751 LCUF cover For use with a listed gas fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40 000 BTU hr Do Not Build a Wood Fire Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented...

Page 2: ... Canopy Installation 11 Combustion Air 12 Optional AK 4 Outside Air Kit 13 Model 403 Duct Connector 14 Replacement Parts and Optional Accessories 15 Warranty 16 PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a MHSC fireplace IMPORTANT Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation Failure to fo...

Page 3: ...eratures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies 2 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition 3 Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance 4 Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the ap...

Page 4: ...ater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 24 Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented room heater is installed 25 Always have a fireplace screen in place when the appliance is in operation and unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for induction of combustion air 26 Do not fill...

Page 5: ...ible Piping complying with local codes Wall finishing materials Pipe sealant approved for use with propane L P G resistant to sulfur compounds Refer to the installation instructions provided with the log sets for items required for log set installation general installation information WARNING Do not attempt to burn solid wood fuels vented gas log sets or any other combustible in this unvented fire...

Page 6: ...h Opening Depth B Min Rough Opening Height O Min Rough Opening Width N P Q R R S 1 2 or 5 8 Ref LCUF32 R LCUF36C R A 37 41 B 32 36 C 16 18 D 28M 32 E 18B 20Z x F 23Z v 27Z v G 28Z x 30Z v H 29M 33M I 5C 5C J 28C 31Z v K 1 1 L 34C 37C M 7C zn 9C v Framing Dimensions N 34Z x 37C v O 37 41Z v P 16 18 Q 61C v 68M R 43C v 48C v S 30M 34Z x A B C D E FP2686 hearth dims Ref LCUF32 R LCUF36C R A 22C 25M B...

Page 7: ...ds may be stored The vent free firebox must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials Figure 3 Possible Locations of Firebox FP2440 fireplace locations MINIMUM CLEARANCES Ensure that minimum clearances shown in Figures 4 through 7 are maintained Left and right clearances are determined when facing the front of the firebox Follow these instructions carefully to ensure safe instal lati...

Page 8: ...le mantel is installed it must meet the clearance requirements as shown in Figure 7a However if lower mantel height is desired Refer to Page 15 and Figure 7b for canopy options 12 10 8 6 256O 12 16 19 21 23 FP2690 Mantel clearances Combustible Material can Contact Top of Fireplace Noncombustible Material Only if Needed to Cover Radiant Top Face Above Figure 7a Mantel Clearances for Standard Profil...

Page 9: ...uld cause a fire 1 Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the firebox 2 Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later 3 Level the firebox by checking the top edge of the firebox Shim if necessary 4 Anchor firebox to the side framing members using 8d nails or other suitable fasteners Figure 9 5 The canopy must be installed for safe o...

Page 10: ...opane L P G heaters in addition to the regulator fitted to the heater to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13 w c maximum Any copper tubing used to supply propane L P G from the tank must be internally tinned Note When connecting propane L P G vent free room heaters you must use pipe sealant resistant to propane L P G Important Hold heater regulator with a wrench to prevent movement when connecti...

Page 11: ...rames Figure 11 2 Align the canopy with the holes in the top frame 3 Replace the screws previously removed 4 Tighten side screws Make sure the canopy is level and secure WARNING The firebox canopy must not be modified or replaced with a canopy that may be provided with the unvented decorative room heater WARNING Close fireplace screen panel before operating a decorative type unvented room heater F...

Page 12: ... 5 Locate air supply inlet at least 3 away from any ap pliance 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 12 through 15 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies FP2696 OA basement Above ...

Page 13: ...l FP1900 OA start collar 8 08 Figure 16 Attach Outside Air Starting Collar and Insulation Ring to Left Side of Fireplace Insulation Ring AK 4 Starting Collar Sheet Meal Screws Left Side of Fireplace Shorter End of Air Starting Collar FP2700 OA duct Screws Air Starting Collar Duct Left Side of Fireplace FP2700 Figure 17 Attach Outside Duct to Starting Collar 4 Attach outside duct to starting collar...

Page 14: ...ed type push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately 2 Figure 19 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 masonry...

Page 15: ...Herringbone 1 71D1532K 71D2515K 5 Firebrick Left Herringbone 1 71D1533K 71D2516K 6 Firebrick Rear Herringbone 1 71D1534K 71D2514K 7 Firebrick Floor Herringbone 1 71D1531K 71D2517K Accessories 1 Standard Brass Canopy 1 BRCU32 BRCU36 1 Wide Brass Canopy 1 BRC32 BRC36 8 Brass Trim Curved Design 1 BRTK32C BRTKM36C 8 Pewter Trim Curved Design 1 PWTK32C PWTKM36C 8 Black Trim Curved Design 1 BLTK32C BLTM...

Page 16: ...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 or transportation of defective parts on the appliance or 3 ...

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