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Figure 44

THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE
USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A FURNACE TO
HEAT AN ENTIRE HOME.  USE FOR SUPPLE-
MENTARY HEATING ONLY.

The FBK-100/200 Blower Kits are design certi-
fied by Warnock Hersey for use with these
appliances.

Always check local building codes.  Installation
of the FBK Blower Kits must comply with local
regulations as well as the National Electric
Code.

Combustion Air Kits

These appliances are equipped with an outside
(make-up) air door and integral actuator arm.  If
the appliance is to be installed with an outside
air vent system, use only FireCraft Models
FAOK or FAOK-LD Combustion Air Kits.  These
kits come complete with detailed installation
instructions and all components necessary in
completing a combustion air vent system.

After completing the installation of the optional
combustion air vent system the actuator arm
must be put in service and tested to ensure
proper operation before completing any enclo-
sure around the firebox.  Failure to do so may
result in extensive and costly rework.

WARNING:  DO NOT REMOVE THE AC-
TUATOR ARM LOCKING SCREW UNLESS
THE COMPLETE OUTSIDE AIR VENT SYS-
TEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE DETAILED INSTRUC-
TIONS PROVIDED WITH THE KIT.

Figure 45

Locate the actuator arm along the right side of
the appliance firebox opening and refer to
Figure 45.  After completing the installation of
the Outside Combustion Air Kit remove and
discard the actuator arm locking screw.

To operate, push the end of the actuator to the
left as shown in 

Figure 45, until it "pops" free of

its "locked" position.  Pull the actuator forward
to open the combustion air door, and push it
back to close.  To "lock" the combustion air
door closed, ensure the actuator is pushed all
the way back then push the end of the actua-
tors to the right until the step in the actuator
moves behind the appliance front face within
the slotted opening.

Operate the actuator through several cycles
including the "lock position.  Ensuring proper
operation and freedom of movement.  Return
the actuator arm to the locked position.

Gas Line Connection

Install a 

¹⁄₂

" gas supply line through fireplace

wall for connection to a decorative gas appli-
ance inside the firebox.  Outside, the gas supply
line connects to a gas shut-off valve recessed
flush into the wall or floor. The valve should be
controlled by a removable valve key for safety.

Always plumb gas line installation per local
codes. Check all connections with soap suds;
leaks will bubble. Never test any gas line con-
nection with a match or open flame.

This provision is intended for connection to a
decorative gas appliance incorporating an au-
tomatic shut-off device and complying with the
Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for
installation in vented fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60
(1991) or American Gas Association draft re-
quirements for Gas-Fired Log Lighters for Wood
Burning Fireplaces, Draft No. 4 dated August,
1993. Install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. This complies
with the revised U.L. 127 standard.

Remove Locking Screw
and “Pop” Actuator to the
Left Before Initial Use

Combustion Air
Actuator

Pull Forward to Open,
Push Back to Close

Vent Free Appliances

This unit has been tested and approved to
ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 for use with unvented
gas appliances and complies with the stan-
dard for Factory-Built fireplaces, UL 127, when
installed with unvented gas log sets.  Special
instructions with regards to mantle installa-
tions must be taken into consideration when
installing such appliances.

The unit has been tested for use with any
unvented log sets having a maximum rating of
32,000 BTU.  The minimum mantle configura-
tion for these log sets are outlined in 

Figures

46 and 47.

Log sets with 40,000 BTU may be installed
provided that no combustible mantle projec-
tions are placed lower than 18 inches from the
fireplace opening.

These fireplaces have been marked with a
maximum rating of 32,000 BTU to assure that
homeowners do not exceed the allowable lim-
its for all allowed installations of mantles.  That
limit may be increased to 40,000 BTU, pro-
vided that the mantle installed complies with
the 18-inch limitation and a copy of these
instructions are available.

NEVER INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG
SET WITH A BTU GREATER THAN 32,000 IF
COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE PROJECTIONS ARE
LOWER THAN 18 INCHES ABOVE THE FIRE-
PLACE  OPENING.

BLOWER THREE
PRONGED PLUG TO
GROUNDED OUTLET

WARNING:  MODELS THAT HAVE THE
"-2" SUFFIX HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED
WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET.  TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO
NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG
SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.

CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE
GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER
MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.

CAUTION: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS SHOULD
ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED, LI-
CENSED PLUMBER. MAIN GAS SUPPLY MUST
BE OFF WHEN PLUMBING GAS LINE TO FIRE-
PLACE OR PERFORMING SERVICE.

If you’re installing a gas line, connect it before
the fireplace is framed and enclosed in the
finished wall. The gas knockout is determined
by the indentation located at the bottom and
slightly off center in the side refractories.

Summary of Contents for BC-42

Page 1: ...r or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system including but not limited to the fireplace chimney components and accessories...

Page 2: ...hysical damage as a result of handling or transporta tion These items should be inspected by your distributor or qualified factory representative to ensure safe condition When in doubt con sult your d...

Page 3: ...11 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic National Codes the Standard Me chanicalCodeandtheUniformBuildingCodes When complete these fireplace systems con sists of five basic sub systems 1...

Page 4: ...ermal Barrier 8 Level Chase Enclosure A chase is a vertical box like structure con structedtosurroundthefireplaceandchimney Refer to Figure 2 for a typical chase configura tion As with all chimney ins...

Page 5: ...l safety strips beneaththefireplaceasillustrated Figures6 7 and 8 The safety strips should overlap for continual coverage of the floor Note Safety strips are not required when fire place rests on a no...

Page 6: ...surface If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall then the 20 524 mm must be measured from the drywall surface It is important that this dimension be exact If the appliance...

Page 7: ...Shown FOAK Combustion Air Kit Optional Note All framing dimensions calcu lated for 1 2 dry wall at the fireplace face Ifsheathingthechaseorfinish ing with other thickness materials calculations will...

Page 8: ...nsions In new construction to determine chimney cen terline useplumblinefromrooforceilingabove fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace For remodeling plumb to center of flue collar from ceilin...

Page 9: ...ign which ensures an immediate tight assembly between sections Plan your chimney require ments carefully before assembly as chimney is difficult to disassemble after installation If disassembled the t...

Page 10: ...ht dam age the chimney section refer to Figure 32 Note If chimney extends more than 8 above roof surface guy wires are also recommended Use three 3 guy wires attach to locking band assembly extend and...

Page 11: ...Thetopofthechimneymustbeatleast2 above this reference point In all cases the chimney cannotbelessthen3 abovetheroofattheedge of the chimney The 2 in 10 rule is necessary in the interest of safety but...

Page 12: ...374 31 2 0 1 1 7 380 31 8 1 0 0 8 Step 2 Use Height of Chimney Only column in The Vertical Elevation Chart to determine combinations of chimney used above return elbow to achieve desired heights Refer...

Page 13: ...35 69 1 0 0 1 0 1 37 73 1 0 0 2 1 0 38 75 1 0 0 0 2 0 39 77 1 0 2 1 1 0 41 80 1 0 1 4 0 0 43 83 1 0 1 0 2 0 44 85 1 0 0 0 1 1 45 87 1 0 0 3 1 0 46 89 1 0 0 1 2 0 48 91 1 0 2 0 2 0 49 94 1 0 1 0 1 1 50...

Page 14: ...ection Joints No 8 x 1 2 SMS S c r e w s R e q u i r e d A t E v e r y J o i n t P a s t 6 N o S c r e w s R e q u i r e d I n J o i n t s F o r F i r s t 6 o f O f f s e t 4 6 Underside Of Chimney Ch...

Page 15: ...ck all connections with soap suds leaks will bubble Never test any gas line con nection with a match or open flame This provision is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance incorporating...

Page 16: ...of millboard or a du rable noncombustiblematerialhavinganequal or greater insulating value than K 54BTU IN FT2 HR F At no time may a perpendicular side wall be positioned closer than 9 inches Figure...

Page 17: ...R values are used to determine acceptable combinations of materi als because R values are additive where r and k values are not Hearth Extension Dimensions A 16 B 35 C 8 D 51 A B D C C R value 1 r x...

Page 18: ...um of all R values is 70 10 068 10 968 This would not be an acceptable combination of material for the hearth extension since the total calculated R value of the materials used is under the required R...

Page 19: ...63L42 FTF8 CTD Chase Termination Square 63L48 FTF8 CT1 Chase Termination Round 63L45 FTF8 CTDT Chase Termination Square 63L51 FTF8 CT2 Forced Air Blower Kits Single Speed 80L84 FBK 100 Variable Speed...

Page 20: ...M REV C 11 2003 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your...

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