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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces
7412944
BR36 / BR42
BC36 / BC42
Listed
UL 127 / ULC-S610
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces
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 ire hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The BR/BC Series ireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning
ireplaces. The BR36/42 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-face
ireplace and the BC36/42 (Builder Circulating) unit has
ixed grilles.
Precautions
MHSC ireplaces and component parts have been highly
tested and will operate safely when installed in accor-
dance with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully
read and understand all instructions
before
beginning
installation.
If you notice any damage to ireplace or component parts,
immediately report damage to your MHSC Fireplaces
dealer.
Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be
voided and a ire hazard may be created.
MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
•
Installation by any other than a qualiied install-
er, preferably NFI or WeTT (Canada) certiied.
•
Installation of any damaged ireplace or chim-
ney component;
•
Modiication of ireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof;
(except for chase
lashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation
instructions).
•
Installation other than as instructed by MHSC;
or
•
Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by MHSC in
combination or assembly with a MHSC Fire-
places ireplace system, notwithstanding any
independent testing laboratory or other third
party approval of such component parts or ac-
cessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a ire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance
before
installing the ireplace.
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 ireplace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other
products not speciied for use with this ireplace.
Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil ired 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
Drafts
The ireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air
inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal low of air into the
ire.
gas Logs
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be
installed
before
framing the ireplace. The gas line must
be installed by a certiied gas line installer.
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Speciications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Identiication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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