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This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructions
and operated according to the owner’s instructions.  You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verify
the purchase date of the fireplace.

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Contact your nearest dealer.  If you cannot locate your dealer, call or write Monessen Hearth Systems as indicated
below.

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If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time, write Monessen Hearth Systems
and  include the  date you purchased  your fireplace or component, its serial number, and details of  the problem you
are having.

Technical Service Department

2813  W. Mall Drive, Unit B.

Florence, Alabama 35630.

Tel. - 1-866-500-5671

www.monessenhearth.com

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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53D9031. Rev 1 03/03

Summary of Contents for BWB400 Series

Page 1: ...ED ROOM HEATERS ANSI Z21 11 2 ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE 075629 HOOD MUST BE INSTALLED WHEN MANTLE IS INSTALLED AT 12 FROM FIREPLACE OPENING 36 INCH BUILT IN WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES GLASS D...

Page 2: ...ware however that failure to install operate and maintain this or any other factory built fireplace properly can result in a house fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths injuries and proper...

Page 3: ...fireplace must be installed with clearances to combustible building materials as specified by this manual Only parts manufactured by Monessen Hearth Systems and labeled for use with this fireplace sho...

Page 4: ...s it is best to operate the fireplace with the doors closed to prevent excessive room air from being drawn up the chimney When the doors are open the mesh screens should be closed to help keep burning...

Page 5: ...SS GD36B GD36PB GLASS DOOR ACCESSORY DOOR ACCESSORY WARM AIR OUTLET WARM AIR OUTLET SEE CAUTION SEE CAUTION GALVANIZED METAL STRIP GALVANIZED METAL STRIP TOP SPACER TOP SPACER S12 1 FT PIPE S12 1 FT P...

Page 6: ...12 21 21 6 6 37 3 4 37 3 4 FRAMING FRAMING DIMENSION DIMENSION 19 1 2 19 1 2 2 2 36 36 38 38 33 1 4 33 1 4 7 3 4 7 3 4 17 1 2 17 1 2 13 1 8 13 1 8 6 CLEARANCES FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 NOTE DIMENSIONS MAY V...

Page 7: ...combustible walls and some suggested fireplace locations When selecting a location choose one that is away from frequently opened doors central heat outlets or returns or other places where air movem...

Page 8: ...the chimney to pass through If the chimney is to pass through living or storage spaces be sure there is adequate space to enclose the chimney to avoid personal contact with or damage to the chimney If...

Page 9: ...PACE FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR FLASHING FLASHING 612 OR 1212 612 OR 1212 SC CHIMNEY CAP SC CHIMNEY CAP FIRESTOP SPACER SF FIRESTOP SPACER SF 612 OR 1212 FLUE OUTL...

Page 10: ...RTH METAL SAFETY STRIP PLATFORM ALTERNATE BRICK OR STONE HEARTH EXTENSION FOR USE WITH SCF36A SCF36AI FIREPLACES 16 16 MIN FIREPLACE HEARTH SAFETY STRIP REQUIRED WHEN UNIT IS PLACED ON COMBUSTIBLE FLO...

Page 11: ...event sparks or embers from falling from the fireplace onto combustible flooring materials The hearth extension must not block the side air vents or air inlet louvers on the lower front of the firepla...

Page 12: ...R FP6U UNINSULATED UNINSULATED FLEX PIPE FLEX PIPE AK4 OR AK6 AK4 OR AK6 COMBUSTION COMBUSTION AIR KIT AIR KIT GD36B OR GD36PB GD36B OR GD36PB GLASS DOOR KIT GLASS DOOR KIT SF36A OR SF36AI SF36A OR SF...

Page 13: ...sulated combustion air duct Use with 6 inch diameter x 8 feet long flexible uninsulated combustion air duct Use with AK6 kit 4 inch duct connector for splicing FP4U ducts Includes one connector and tw...

Page 14: ...e local codes may require electrically grounding the fireplace and chimney CHIMNEY INSTALLATION In order to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace it is very important to properly i...

Page 15: ...ious section If additional strength of the outer pipe joints is desired you may use two or three sheet metal screws placed through the area where the outer pipes overlap one another To install these s...

Page 16: ...18 3 4 17 x 19 3 8 17 x 19 3 8 17 x 20 17 x 20 17 x 20 5 8 17 x 20 5 8 17 x 21 3 8 17 x 21 3 8 17 x 22 1 4 17 x 22 1 4 17 x 23 17 x 23 ROOF PITCH ROOF PITCH 0 12 0 12 1 12 1 12 2 12 2 12 3 12 3 12 4 1...

Page 17: ...NCE 1 Determine the location and amount of offset required then select the combinations of chimney sections and elbows required from the offset chart Refer to Table 2 2 Install the first SE30 elbow by...

Page 18: ...MNEY ENCLOSURE CHIMNEY MUST BE ENCLOSED C L VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE SUPPORT STRAPS NOT TO PENETRATE FIRESTOP DIAGONAL DIAGONAL CHIMNEY CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE RISE DIAGONAL CHIMNEY DIAGONAL CHI...

Page 19: ...per minimum clearances are maintained 5 Nail the flashing securely in place with eight nails 6 Seal the crack between the top of the flashing and the chimney with mastic Leave some excess mastic at th...

Page 20: ...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 36 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 0 2 3 1 2 0 1 3 0 2 3 1 2 0 1 3 0...

Page 21: ...hole in the chase cover and lower it down into the mating pipe of the chimney until the flange on the telescope section rest on the flange of the chase cover Note All telescoping sections should exten...

Page 22: ...T SHORTEST SIDE INSERT SHORTEST SIDE OF THE TUBE THROUGH OF THE TUBE THROUGH THE FIREPLACE OUTER THE FIREPLACE OUTER WRAP TO PROPERLY WRAP TO PROPERLY SEAL AGAINST FIREBOX SEAL AGAINST FIREBOX WALL AN...

Page 23: ...e crawl space under a house when an adequate supply of air is provided by open ventilation 5 Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage space CONCRETE SLAB CONCRETE SLAB INSTALLATION INSTAL...

Page 24: ...screws provided secure the duct end to the collar attached to the fireplace 8 Nail or screw the combustion air assembly to the surface of the wall NOTE If the wall covering is brick or stone use appro...

Page 25: ...is in use 7 See Figures 29 and 30 for acceptable combustible mantel locations if an unvented gas appliance is being installed in the fireplace See Figure 31 for acceptable combustible mantel location...

Page 26: ...S MUST NOT OVERLAP BLACK PAINTED SURFACE MORE THAN 1 8 COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS MAY BE PLACED ACROSS TOP SPACERS 12 MAX 2 3 4 HOOD PART NO 075629 SIDE VIEW CUT AWAY FACING AND MANTEL CONSTRUCTION 0...

Page 27: ...CERS AND BEHIND FRONT FACE FINISH WALL FRAMING 1 4 1 4 AREAS WITH SURROUND OR TRIM MATERIALS HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY SCREENED OPENING OF FIREPLACE 4 REF EXTEND LINE FROM OPPOSITE REAR OF EXT...

Page 28: ...IRING CONNECTION FOR INSPECTION OF WIRING CONNECTION ONCE THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED ONCE THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED FASTEN MODEL JBI JUNCTION FASTEN MODEL JBI JUNCTION BOX TO THE SIDE OF THE BOX TO T...

Page 29: ...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 freshly cut the wood you purc...

Page 30: ...s doors close them DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED OR SENILE PERSONS ALONE WITH A BURNING FIREPLACE You ll need a minimum of three logs preferably four to make a good fire...

Page 31: ...ote 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 cleaning by removing three...

Page 32: ...ss from the fireplace 5 Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombustible materials 6 Do attach the noncombustible face trim material firmly to the face of the fireplace 7 Do block in or fast...

Page 33: ...ble liquids gases or pressurized containers near the fireplace 17 Don t neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the proper and safe operation of the fireplace 18 Don t fail to instruct all pers...

Page 34: ...R 076418 031867 070940 031871 031872 077002 061876 055119 031873 QTY 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 PART NAME UPPER PANEL PNTD ASSY WELDMENT AIR DOOR ROD FIRESCREEN PANELS FIREBRICK BACK ASSY FIREBRICK SIDE ASSY L...

Page 35: ...REBRICK BACK ASSY FIREBRICK SIDE ASSY FIREBRICK SIDE ASSY LEDGE HEARTH PNTD ASSY LEDGE HEARTH PNTD ASSY LOWER GRILLE PNTD ASSY LOWER GRILLE PNTD ASSY GRATE PNTD ASSY GRATE PNTD ASSY HEARTH REFRACTORY...

Page 36: ...ramic 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 the country and you...

Page 37: ...annot locate your dealer call or write Monessen Hearth Systems as indicated below 2 If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time write Monessen Hearth Systems an...

Page 38: ...38 NOTES This page intentionally left blank 53D9031 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 39: ...NOTES 39 This page intentionally left blank 53D9031 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 40: ...ATTENTION APPLIANCE INSTALLER PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER 53D9031 Rev 1 03 03...

Page 41: ...WHEN AN APPROVED ANSI Z21 11 2 UNVENTED ROOM HEATER IS INSTALLED IN ONE OF THESE FIREPLACES AN H2853 CANOPY MUST ALSO BE INSTALLED SCF42 SERIES 42 INCH BUILT IN WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES GLASS DOORS FAN...

Page 42: ...e installation of this fireplace have appropriate skills in using the tools and techniques required and reading and comprehension skills sufficient to read and follow these instructions These instruct...

Page 43: ...ilding materials specified in this manual Only parts manufactured by Monessen Hearth Systems and labeled for use with the fireplace should be used in the installation of this fireplace except for spec...

Page 44: ...losed by turning the damper rod and latching it over the clip provided The counterweighted damper is operated by simply pushing up to open or pulling down to close the damper When the fireplace is not...

Page 45: ...SHOWN RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION TO COMBUSTIBLES MODEL CHIMNEY 2 MIN AIR SPACE 44 1 2 FRAMING DIMENSION FRAMING DIMENSIONS FRONT TO BACK 21 1 2 COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY MODEL AK4...

Page 46: ...8 28 20 3 4 20 3 4 44 44 FRAMING FRAMING DIMENSION DIMENSION 21 13 16 21 13 16 42 42 44 44 37 1 2 37 1 2 7 7 8 7 7 8 17 1 2 17 1 2 13 1 8 13 1 8 CLEARANCES FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 NOTE DIMENSIONS MAY VARY S...

Page 47: ...lets or returns or other places where air movements may disturb the airflow around the fireplace Air turbulence near the fireplace may cause smoke to spill out of the fireplace opening SIDE WALL INSTA...

Page 48: ...by Figure 6 Failure to insulate the fireplace from outside temperatures will cause heat loss through and around the fireplace INSTALLATION PREPARATION 8 0 LEVEL LEVEL SOLID SOLID SURFACE SURFACE SF FI...

Page 49: ...SPACE FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR FLASHING FLASHING 612 OR 1212 612 OR 1212 SC CHIMNEY CAP SC CHIMNEY CAP FIRESTOP SPACER SF FIRESTOP SPACER SF 612 OR 1212 FLUE OU...

Page 50: ...SION ALTERNATE BRICK OR STONE HEARTH EXTENSION FOR USE WITH SCF42A SCF42AI FIREPLACES FOR USE WITH SCF42A SCF42AI FIREPLACES 20 MIN MIN FIREPLACE HEARTH SAFETY STRIP REQUIRED WHEN UNIT IS PLACED SAFET...

Page 51: ...ngs must be unobstructed to assure an adequate flow of cooling air around the firebox If the fireplace is equipped with a blower or may be equipped with one at a later date the hearth extension must n...

Page 52: ...LASHING 403 DUCT CONNECTOR SE30 30 ELBOW FP 4 U UNINSULATED FLEX PIPE SC ROUND CHIMNEY CAP FA2 FAN ASSEMBLY SF42A SF42AI GD42B OR GD42PB GLASS DOOR KIT SCF42A SCF42AI SCS CHIMNEY SUPPORT CF8 CHIMNEY C...

Page 53: ...two clamps clamps 4 inch outside combustion air assembly 4 inch outside combustion air assembly Optional 42 inch polished brass glass door kit Optional 42 inch polished brass glass door kit Optional...

Page 54: ...s may require electrically grounding the fireplace and chimney CHIMNEY INSTALLATION In order to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace it is very important to properly install the c...

Page 55: ...ious section If additional strength of the outer pipe joints is desired you may use two or three sheet metal screws placed through the area where the outer pipes overlap one another To install these s...

Page 56: ...x 18 3 4 17 x 19 3 8 17 x 19 3 8 17 x 20 17 x 20 17 x 20 5 8 17 x 20 5 8 17 x 21 3 8 17 x 21 3 8 17 x 22 1 4 17 x 22 1 4 17 x 23 17 x 23 ROOF PITCH ROOF PITCH 0 12 0 12 1 12 1 12 2 12 2 12 3 12 3 12...

Page 57: ...e chimney OFFSET INSTALLATION SEQUENCE 1 Determine the location and amount of offset required then select the combinations of chimney sections and elbows required from the offset chart Refer to Table...

Page 58: ...CLOSED C L VERTICAL CHIMNEY VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE SUPPORT STRAPS SUPPORT STRAPS NOT TO PENETRATE NOT TO PENETRATE FIRESTOP FIRESTOP DIAGONAL DIAGONAL CHIMNEY CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE...

Page 59: ...per minimum clearances are maintained 5 Nail the flashing securely in place with eight nails 6 Seal the crack between the top of the flashing and the chimney with mastic Leave some excess mastic at th...

Page 60: ...69 71 1 2 75 77 1 2 80 1 2 83 1 2 86 1 2 89 92 1 2 95 98 1 2 101 104 107 110 112 1 2 116 118 1 2 122 17 26 1 2 31 3 4 36 41 1 4 47 1 4 50 3 4 57 3 4 62 67 3 4 72 1 2 77 1 2 82 88 92 1 4 98 1 2 102 3 4...

Page 61: ...ole in the chase cover and lower it down into the mating pipe of the chimney until the flange on the telescope section rest on the flange of the chase cover Note All telescoping sections should extend...

Page 62: ...T SHORTEST SIDE INSERT SHORTEST SIDE OF THE TUBE THROUGH OF THE TUBE THROUGH THE FIREPLACE OUTER THE FIREPLACE OUTER WRAP TO PROPERLY WRAP TO PROPERLY SEAL AGAINST FIREBOX SEAL AGAINST FIREBOX WALL AN...

Page 63: ...e crawl space under a house when an adequate supply of air is provided by open ventilation 5 Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage space CONCRETE SLAB CONCRETE SLAB INSTALLATION INSTAL...

Page 64: ...face of the wall to which the AK4 inlet air vent will be attached The duct may be cut with a standard pocket knife use FP 4 U duct for maximum efficiency and safety Do not use a combustible duct Alwa...

Page 65: ...An approved gas shut off valve must be located outside the fireplace in an area accessible to the users of the fireplace 3 All gas piping and fitting must be either steel or malleable iron Unions must...

Page 66: ...to the surrounding wall with non combustible caulk or trim materials to prevent cold air leakage around the fireplace The trim should not block or restrict in any way the flow of air into the side ai...

Page 67: ...COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED WITHIN SHADED AREAS WITHIN SHADED AREAS NOTE COMBUSTIBLE NOTE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST NOT MATERIALS MUST NO...

Page 68: ...OR INSPECTION OF WIRING CONNECTION FOR INSPECTION OF WIRING CONNECTION ONCE THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED ONCE THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED FASTEN MODEL JBI JUNCTION FASTEN MODEL JBI JUNCTION BOX TO THE SI...

Page 69: ...her 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 freshly cut the wood you p...

Page 70: ...lass doors close them DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED OR SENILE PERSONS ALONE WITH A BURNING FIREPLACE You ll need a minimum of three logs preferably four to make a good fi...

Page 71: ...eosote 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 cleaning by removing thr...

Page 72: ...the fireplace 5 Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombustible materials 6 Do attach the noncombustible face trim material firmly to the face of the fireplace 7 Do block in or fasten the f...

Page 73: ...mmable liquids gases or pressurized containers near the fireplace 17 Don t neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the proper and safe operation of the fireplace 18 Don t fail to instruct all p...

Page 74: ...nd Quantity of parts needed PART NUMBER 077072 031867 070874 034820 035493 077068 035326 QTY 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PART NAME UPPER PANEL PNTD ASSY WELDMENT AIR DOOR ROD FIRESCREEN PAN...

Page 75: ...Quantity of parts needed PART NAME UPPER GRILLE PNTD ASSY WELDMENT AIR DOOR ROD FIRESCREEN PANELS FIREBRICK BACK ASSY FIREBRICK SIDE ASSY LOWER GRILLE PNTD ASSY GRATE PNTD ASSY HEARTH REFRACTORY ASSY...

Page 76: ...ramic 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 the country and you...

Page 77: ...annot locate your dealer call or write Monessen Hearth Systems as indicated below 2 If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time write Monessen Hearth Systems an...

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