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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces

7412944

Chimney Collar Enclosure

Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the

CCE-SK

ireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling

the chimney system.

Attic Insulation Shield

Used to prevent insulation from coming in

AIS-SK

contact with the chimney system.

SK8 Chimney Sections

Used to build chimney systems exposed above

SK818CAN (1

Z⁄₂

' Long)

roof.

SK84CAN (4' Long)

45° Chimney Elbows

Provides 45° offset and return. For Canadian

SK845/2

installations only. For use with SK8 chimney only.

(Maximum use of 2, or 1 pair.)

Canada

Model Number

Description

Component

(Chimney Components con't.)

Summary of Contents for BC Series

Page 1: ...ion 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 bui...

Page 2: ...eight Rough Opening Depth 3 76mm 1041mm 6 8 2 2 m m 8 Dia 203mm If elbows are offset to the back of the unit chase depth will be 22 575mm Fig 2 BC36 Series speciications and framing BC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace Circulating Model 1 6 m m 13mm 36 914mm 34 880mm 40 1016mm 502mm 64mm 876mm 533mm 197mm 191mm Recessed Nailing Flange 11 Dia 279mm Rough Opening Width 41 Rough Opening Height Rough Ope...

Page 3: ...cal Access 1194mm 8 9 5 m m 8 Dia 203mm If elbows are offset to the back of the unit chase depth will be 22 575mm BR42 Series Woodburning Fireplace Fig 3 BR42 Series speciications and framing 42 1067mm 46 1168mm 36 6 930mm 6 6 1 6 m m 56O 13mm 56O 6M 502mm 533mm 6M 197mm 56O 191mm Gas Line Access Recessed Nailing Flange 11 Dia 279mm Rough Opening Width 47 Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth 4...

Page 4: ...Flashing Draftstop Standoff Surround Damper Control Gas Line Knockout both sides Screen Grate Firebox Metal Safety Strips 1 2 or 3 pieces Outside Air Cover Plate Electrical Access Gas Line Access both sides Nailing Flange Ceiling Level Firestop Batt Insulation cut our around irestop A B C Front Width Back Width Depth A B C BR BC36 33Z v 19 15Z v 845 mm 499 mm 387 mm BR BC42 39Z v 25 15Z v 997 mm 6...

Page 5: ...h illustration above A Height of the chimney is measured from the hearth to the chimney exit BR BC36 BR BC42 Maximum 90 0 90 0 Minimum Without Elbows 12 6 12 6 With 2 Elbows 14 6 14 6 With 4 Elbows 21 0 21 0 B Do not use more than 4 elbows per chimney Attach the straps of the return top elbow to a structural framing member The offset irst elbow of any pair does not have straps FP269 C The chimney ...

Page 6: ...ghts In planning a chimney system it is important to know 1 The height of a chimney is measured from the hearth to the exit point on the termination 2 A chimney cannot be offset more than 30 from a vertical plane 3 A chimney may run straight up or it may be neces sary to offset it to avoid obstructions 4 The maximum length of an angled run total chimney system is 20 6 m 5 No more than 2 offsets 4 ...

Page 7: ...rmining ireplace location or how the chimney system should be run contact your MHSC Fireplaces dealer for assistance If you live in a cold climate it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate ireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible Insulate base of ireplace with a noncombustible insulation rated for a minimum of 300 F Insulating is very important for...

Page 8: ...ured complete wiring the fan kit Remove knockout in the center of the back of the EB1 and install listed cable clamps Feed electrical wire through listed cable clamp leaving approximately 6 152 mm of wire exposed through the EB1 Se cure listed cable clamp to the wire Attach white wire from power source to one 1 wire of receptacle and secure with nut Attach black wire from power source to the other...

Page 9: ...as the ceiling joists this is a requirement at attic level Offset Installation In order to clear an obstruction it may be necessary to offset chimney from vertical This is accomplished by using MHSC elbows Use the 30 Offset Elbow table on Page 6 to determine proper offset and parts required Each offset requires two 2 elbows The second elbow is equipped with support straps It is very important to i...

Page 10: ...re not required over noncombusti ble loors where all supports at the base of the ireplace are noncombustible Four 4 nailing langes are supplied with the ireplace found on the ireplace hearth To level the box and secure it irmly in place remove the nailing langes from the hearth and install at the sides of the ireplace as shown in Figure 15 Installing Outside Air Kit An outside air kit is installed...

Page 11: ...equired air space to chimney pipe for ceiling thickness up to 8 203 mm When combined thickness of ceiling material ceiling joists and looring material exceeds 8 203 mm adjustments must be made in framing to assure that minimum air spaces to chimney are maintained Proper Firestop Spacer Installation Figure 18 shows different installation procedures for both an area that is an attic and an area that...

Page 12: ...ate Chimney Centerpoint On Roof Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of the lue system Drive a nail up through roof at the center point This will determine center point on outside of the roof Cut and Frame Roof Hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney termination installed Refer to installation instructions provided with the chimney termination to ind correct size of ...

Page 13: ... Finish the wall with material of your choice Do not install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12 305mm from the top of the ireplace opening for radiant models and 12 305mm from top of grille opening for circulating models Do not install a mantel face plate less than 6 159mm from top of ireplace opening for radiant models and 6 159mm from top of grille opening for circulating models Fig 22 If a...

Page 14: ... 159mm Min 12 305mm Max 12 305mm Min 156O 38mm 6 159mm Min Mantel Clearance Radiant Model No Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Mantel and Trim Finished Wall Header Standoff Noncombustible Material Radiant Surround Face Fireplace Opening Minimum width from top of sur round to bottom of screen rail Combustible Mantel and Trim Finished Wall Header Standoff Noncombustible Material Radiant Sur...

Page 15: ... Secure the hearth extension to the loor to prevent shifting using trim molding or other similar means at three 3 outer edges Seal crack between the ireplace hearth and hearth extension with a noncombustible material Figs 23 and 25 Minimum Wall Clearances WITH Noncombustible Surround Facing WITHOUT Noncombustible Surround Facing Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions for On Site Construction G H G J ...

Page 16: ...0 50 in 0 10 5 46 in CFM Corporation R Value is for 1 2 inch Units of K BTU SQ FT HR F IN Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Fig 24 Hearth extension material factors FP550 Fig 25 Sealing gaps Wall Covering Noncombustible Decorative Facing Noncombustible Decorative Covering Seal all cracks between fireplace surround and wall materials with noncombustible material Seal crack between fireplace and...

Page 17: ...nd hammer carefully tap around the knockout until it loosens and falls out Install 1 2 inch certiied gas pipe through opening After gas pipe installation is complete use insulation that was removed from gas line tube to repack space around the pipe Material should be inserted from outside of the ireplace and packed tightly to totally seal between the pipe and tube Note gas pipe should not come in ...

Page 18: ...e 3030160 or 20007492 3030160 or 20007492 5d Firebrick Lt Side 3030104 or 20007493 3030104 or 20007493 6 Top Brick Retainers three per ireplace 3030172 3030172 7 Cable Clips four per ireplace 7512135 7512135 8 Hearth Pan Cover BC Only 3031104 3031104 9 Outer Collar Assembly SK8 Chimney 3030143 3030143 10 Nailing Flange Bag of 4 w screws 2253160 2253160 11 Basket Grate 3030129 3030129 12 O S A Assy...

Page 19: ...rance Accessories Contact your MHSC Fireplaces distributor or dealer for inishing Marble and Mantels available in a wide selection of styles Glass Door Standard Bi Fold door set Brushed Brass inish 36GDKBB BR BC36 42GDKBB BR BC42 Black inish 36GDKBK BR BC36 42GDKBK BR BC42 Polished Brass inish 36GDKDP BR BC36 42GDKDP BR BC42 Pewter inish 36GDKS BR BC36 42GDKS BR BC42 Fan Kit Provides forced air lo...

Page 20: ...e Termination Housing used to terminate chimney through CT100 a chase top Appropriate adapter required Flashing not included Adapter Kit Unites Square Chase Termination with chimney CTSK pipe required Chase Top Housing Low proile pyramid style chimney cap used to PTLSK8 terminate chimney through a chase Includes adapter Flashing not included Chase Top Housing Square chimney cap used to terminate c...

Page 21: ...lation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS SK contact with the chimney system SK8 Chimney Sections Used to build chimney systems exposed above SK818CAN 1Z Long roof SK84CAN 4 Long 45 Chimney Elbows Provides 45 offset and return For Canadian SK845 2 installations only For use with SK8 chimney only Maximum use of 2 or 1 pair Canada Model Number Description Component Chimney Componen...

Page 22: ...ts Cracks in ceramic and castable parts that do not affect safe operation We do not warrant this ireplace to be in compliance with your local building code Building codes vary greatly throughout the country and you should determine whether your local building code contains restrictions on the use of this ireplace before you purchase it Blowers or fans which are warranted separately Heat loss due t...

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