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BUF Vent-Free Fireboxes

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Summary of Contents for BUF400

Page 1: ...ow the gas supplier s 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 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 unven...

Page 2: ... instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Important Safety Information 3 General Installation Information 5 Before You Start 5 What You Will Need for Installation 5 Firebox and Framing Dimensions 6 Hearth Dimensions 7 Firebox Location 7 Minimum Clearances 8 Firebox Framing 9 Fireplace Installation 10 Canopy Installation 10 Gas Line Installation 11 Combustion Air...

Page 3: ...rebox enclosures for gas fired unvented decorative room heaters 11 Do not install the unvented heater in a bathroom 12 Do not install the unvented heater in a bedroom unless the maximum input rating is equal to or less than 10 000 Btu hr 13 Correct installation of the ceramic fiber logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are neces sary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sootin...

Page 4: ...nder water 25 Never burn solid fuels in a fireplace where a unvented room heater is installed 26 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 27 Do not fill spaces around the firebox with insulation or other materials These spaces must be main...

Page 5: ...ing Instructions 4 Five 5 sheet metal screws for canopy What you will need for installation TOOLS and BUILDING SUPPLIES Phillips screwdriver Square Framing materials Hammer Saw and or saber saw Tee joint Level Pipe wrench Measuring tape Pliers Electric drill and bits Fireplace surround materials noncombustible Caulking material noncombustible Wall finishing materials Piping complying with local co...

Page 6: ...Rough Opening Width 1 2 5 8 20 6M F E E G 611013 BUF dims I 656O 3456M 21 6QE 2456M J 14 6QE 6 6QE 6 34 10 6 2 6QE 2 2 Ref BUF400 BUF500 A 40 46 B 36 42 C 24ZC zn 30ZC zn D Chase Installation 40Z v 46Z v D Recessed Installation 40C v 46C v E 46C v 51C F 66Z 72B G 33Z zn 36B zn Figure 1 Firebox and Framing Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...eiling fans return air registers for forced air furnaces air conditioners windows or doors Installation must provide adequate ventilation and com bustion air Location should be out of high traffic or windy or drafty areas DO NOT INSTALL WHERE CURTAINS FURNITURE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTSARE LESS THAN 42 FROM FRONT OF HEATER Never obstruct the front opening of the vent free firebox or rest...

Page 8: ...re 4 3 Back wall clearnace The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall MINIMUM CLEARANCES 9 Minimum 42 Minimum 9 Minimum FP2687 minimum clearances Figure 4 Clearance and Height Requirements FP2687 4 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 Figures 5 6 12 10 8 6 256O...

Page 9: ...arance above Combustible Flooring with Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace Firebox framing can be built before or after the appliance is set in place Construct firebox framing following Figure 1 for your specific installation requirements Refer to Figure 1 on Page 6 for firebox dimensions The framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs The firebox may be install...

Page 10: ...g flanges Nail Sides Through Nailing Flanges FP2902 Figure 9 Location of Nailing Flanges Canopy INSTALLATION A canopy is furnished with each firebox and MUST be installed for safe operation 1 Locate three 3 holes at the top of the front frame Figure 10 2 Align the canopy with the holes in the top of the frame 3 Secure canopy to front of frame with screws provided Figure 10 FP2903 canopy install Sc...

Page 11: ...rough trap to the heater controls and burners Failure to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably Consult appli cable codes An external regulator must be used on all propane 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 Whe...

Page 12: ...om any appli ance 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 11 through 14 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies FP2459 OA basement install Above Snow Level Ground Level FP2459 Figure...

Page 13: ...A start collar 8 08 Figure 15 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 4 Attach outside duct to starting collar with duct clamp or screws Figure 16 5 Cut a 6 inch diameter opening for model AK 4 in the outside wall covering where the outside vent ...

Page 14: ...ote If the wall covering is brick or stone use appropriate masonry fasteners If necessary splice the duct Use a model 403 duct connector to splice duct sections Install model 403 duct connector 1 Push insulation back approximately 2 from the end of each duct 2 Slip each duct over duct connector until an equal length of connector extends into each duct 3 Place duct clamp over the end of each duct T...

Page 15: ... The blower must be installed prior to the installation of the vent free heater The electrical con nections must be made before the firebox is framed and enclosed in the finished walls WARNING Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified licensed electrician main power must be off when connecting to main electrical power supply or performing service The blower when installed must...

Page 16: ...F parts Ref Description Qty BUF400 BUF500 1 Canopy 1 26D4568 26D4706 2 Screen Panel 2 26D0131 26D0187 3 Screen Rod 2 26D0132 26D0133 4 Rear Refractory 1 61D0102 61D0107 5 Side Refractory 2 61D0101 61D0101 6 Bottom Refractory 1 61D0100 61D0106 7 Outside Air Kit 1 AK 4 AK 4 ...

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Page 19: ...instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be 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 ...

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