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BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace

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Electrical Wire Installation

The fan requires 120V AC, 60 Hz power which may be 

connected from the right side of the fireplace. This power 

connection must be completed before the fireplace is se-

cured and finish material applied.
NOTE: Refer to instruction sheet for Model SCVS Variable 

Speed Fan control for speed control wiring schematic.
The  lower  cavity  of  the  fireplace  may  be  accessed  by 

removing the lower grille. Lift grille and pull lower side out 

to remove.
1.  If using romex type power supply wiring, install a strain 

relief fitting into the small access hole in the lower right 

side of the fireplace outer wrapper.

2.  Route house power wires into the fireplace through the 

fitting.

3.  Extend these wires through large front hole of right side 

floor support.

4.  Using  supplied  junction  box  assembly,  connect  and 

secure  house  romex  wiring  to  duplex  outlet.  Ensure 

correct  polarity  and  that  the  ground  wire  is  securely 

connected.

5.  Secure romex wiring using supplied strain relief fitting 

at rear of junction box. Re-assemble junction box.

6.  Secure romex wiring at strain relief fitting in fireplace 

outer wrapper.

7.  Mount junction box mounting plate to inside face of right 

side floor support using two self-tapping sheet metal 

screws.

8.  Plug blower cord into duplex outlet.
9.  Replace lower grille.

Chimney Set-up

Since  you  have  already  preplanned  the  chimney  run, 

you should know exactly how the installation is to be ac-

complished — how much pipe is required, the number of 

elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used.

CAUTION:  

REPORT TO YOUR DEALERS ANY PARTS 

DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE 

END  CONNECTION  OF  CHIMNEY  SECTIONS AND 

ELBOWS.

NOTE:

 The BFC36 fireplace

 must

 use Vermont Castings 

Group Model triple wall 8” chimney components only. The 

installation  procedure  described  in  this  manual  applies 

only to this system.

Straight-Up Chimney Installation

To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final 

position and measure out from the wall: 8

C\v

" (222 mm). 

Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw 

a line parallel to the back wall through this mark. (Fig. 8)

Using a plumb bob positioned directly over center point 

of  fireplace  flue  collar,  mark  the  ceiling  to  establish  the 

chimney center point. (Fig. 8)

FPC556a

BFC36

LOCATE CENTER LINE

Circulating model

8/21/00   djt

8

6M

"

(222mm) 

Chimney Centerline

Actual Center-

point

Plumb Line

Plumb Bob

Imaginary Center-

point

FPC556a

Fig. 8

  Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.

Offset Installation

In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to 

offset chimney from vertical. This is accomplished by us-

ing elbows. Use the 

30° Offset Elbow

 table on Page 5 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 install 

the  second  elbow  in  each  offset  as  close  to  the  ceiling 

or support as possible so that the elbow straps can be 

secured to framing members to help support the weight 

of the chimney.
Determine offset distance of your chimney arrangement 

from centerline of fireplace to centerline of chimney where 

it is to pass through ceiling.
Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though a 

straight up chimney arrangement is to be used.  Measure 

your  offset  dimension  from  straight  up  chimney  center 

point on ceiling.

Summary of Contents for Majestic BFC36

Page 1: ...e Closed Combustion Heat Circulating Fireplace Model BFC36 For use in the U S Canada Underwriter s Laboratories Report No MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Retain for future use 7412647 1 13 Rev 21 Homeowner s Installation and Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...ty Information 3 Specifications and Framing 4 Parts Identification 5 Chimney Requirements 6 Planning Information 7 Installation 8 Replacement Parts 18 Accessories 20 Warranty 23 Table of Contents BFC36 Listed UL127 ULC S610 Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces ...

Page 3: ...replace or chimney component Modification of fireplace chimney assembly or any component parts thereof except for chase flashings as detailed in Vermont Castings Group Chimney Top installation instructions Installation other than as instructed by Vermont Castings Group or Installation and or use of any component part not manufactured or approved by Vermont Cast ings Group in combination or assembl...

Page 4: ...FC36 specs 8 18 00 djt 1356O Dia 343mm Rough Opening Width 43 Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth Gas Line Access 5156QE 1297mm 5156QE 1297mm 6 Q E 1 8 3 4 m m 6M 197mm 23 584mm 610mm 6QE 624mm 3956M 997mm 556QE 246mm 35 889mm 279mm Gas Line Access 56O 902mm 36 914mm 1092mm 11 Dia 179mm 8 Dia 203mm 5 6 9 1 8 m m A B C FP1531 hearth dimensions 9 04 djt Front Width Back Width Depth A B C BFC36 ...

Page 5: ...tstop Standoff Surround Trim Ledge Standoff Glass Door Romex Pigtail Gas Line Access Knock out Each Side Air Inlet Basket Grate Bottom Grille Metal Safety Strip s Shown not inplace 1 2 or 3 pieces Nailing Flange Top Grille and Air Outlet Gas Line Ac cess Hole Each Side Ceiling Level Firestop Batt Insulation Cut out around firestop FP554c Fig 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification ...

Page 6: ...et of angled run of chimney Chimney supports are required for every 30 feet and 60 feet of vertical chimney height above the hearth Determine the offset distance of your chimney arrangement from the centerline of the fireplace to the centerline of the chimney where it is to pass through the first ceiling Note This offset distance may not be your full offset distance See Examples 2 and 3 Fig 3 Chim...

Page 7: ...ed the Ten Foot Rule especially when installing a termination on a high pitch roof Fig 5 The key points of the Ten Foot Rule are 1 If the horizontal distance from the chimney to the peak of the roof is 10 3m or less the top of the chimney must be at least 2 610mm above the peak of the roof but never less than 3 914mm in height above the highest point where it passes through the roof 2 If a horizon...

Page 8: ... concrete slab If fireplace is installed on a platform insulation should be placed on top of the platform before fireplace is set Fig 7 When a fireplace is installed in a chase or on a outside wall enclosure should be treated like any outside wall in a home Insulation should be installed on the inside wall as well as the outside wall s In a chase it is also a good idea to install a firestop at the...

Page 9: ...REPORT TO YOUR DEALERS ANY PARTS DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SECTIONS AND ELBOWS Note The BFC36 fireplace must use Vermont Castings Group Model triple wall 8 chimney components only The installation procedure described in this manual applies only to this system Straight Up Chimney Installation To mark the centerline of the flue put the fireplace in final po...

Page 10: ...mney Vertical 30 FS2A FS6A 8 Flue 17 x 17 17 x 29 445 x 445mm 454 x 753mm The inside dimension of the frame must be the same as the hole size selected from Figure 10 in order to provide required the 2 51 mm air space between the outside diameter of the chimney and the edges of the framed ceiling hole Positioning Safety Strips Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplace into position Lift the fireplace ...

Page 11: ...t Strap must be tight Elbow Strap Angled Strap FP270 271 Fig 14 Attach straps to a structural framing member Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety Nail the firestop spacer at each corner to the framing members of the ceiling hole Note A firestop spacer is not required at the roof Hole sizes listed in Figure...

Page 12: ... you must use an approved Vermont Castings Group termination If a chase is used refer to the installation manual provided with the termination cap Locate Chimney Centerpoint On Roof Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of the flue 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...

Page 13: ...e rafters Install the frame securely because the chimney top and flashing anchored to the frame must be able to withstand heavy winds Install Remainder of Chimney Sections Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule continue to install pipe to the predetermined height Check the chimney top installation instructions for details on how high above t...

Page 14: ...antel clearances 12 from top of grille opening 6 from top of grille opening Face Plate FP531b mantel clearances 9 03 djt Z x 12 305mm Max 12 305mm Min 1Z x 38mm 6 159mm Min Fig 18 Mantel clearance Combustible Mantel Shelf and Trim Finished Wall Stud Standoff Circulating Front Noncombustible Material Fireplace Opening 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall Must be sealed with noncom bustible material Fireplace F...

Page 15: ...nt shift ing using trim molding or other similar means at three 3 outer edges Seal crack between the fireplace hearth and hearth extension with a non combustible material Figs 20 and 22 WARNING Hearth extension must be installed in ac Minimum Wall Clearances WITH Noncombustible Surround Facing WITHOUT Noncombustible Surround Facing Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions for On Site Construction G H G...

Page 16: ... IN Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Addendum 6 1 99 djt 8 4 99 changed 2 to 1 one inch to 1 2 inch djt FP533ADD Fig 21 Hearth extension material factors Example of Determining Hearth Extension Equiva lents To determine the thickness required for any new mate rial NEW K of new material per inch thickness required X of listed thickness K of listed material per inch material Example for Common ...

Page 17: ...tion of the fireplace If the baffle is out of place the resulting improper air flow will cause dirty glass and improper combustion The baffle should be centered side to side between the refractory sidewalls and be pulled for ward toward the glass doors until it rests on the front sheet metal ledge Refer to the publication How to Enjoy Your Woodburning Fireplace for starting and maintaining a wood ...

Page 18: ...scription BFC36 1 Top Grille Painted 3126160 2 Bottom Grille Painted 3126160 3 Grate Assembly 7579218 4 Left Door Assembly Complete 30004361 5 Right Door Assembly Complete 30004362 6 Rear Firebrick 2353145 7 Side Firebrick two per fireplace 2353146 8 Hearth Firebrick 2353140 9 Nailing Flange four per fireplace 2422198 10 Fiberglas Rope Gasket Outer Collar 7547137 11 Top Refractory 2353147 12 Front...

Page 19: ...s Panel two per fireplace 30004352 21 Flat Gasket 3 4 Wide two per fireplace 20013997 22 Knob two per fireplace 1600657 23 Bushing four per fireplace 1201895 24 Pan Hd PH 1 4 20 x 1 Black two per fireplace 1200907 25 Spacer two per fireplace 1600070 26 Spring Clip 30004450 27 8 18 x 1 2 Decorative Screw 7521180 28 Hinge Spacer two per fireplace 30004360 29 BFC Door Assembly 20014006 Ref Descriptio...

Page 20: ...with Vermont Castings Group approved components If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the Vermont Castings Group warranty In addition such action may void the coverage provided by the owner s insurance Accessories Hearth Extension Insulation Provides hearth extension floor protection EH2416 Grate for BR BC36 42 Holds firewo...

Page 21: ...ing is not included TT200C Adapter Kit TT8CB is required Chase Top Housing Used with chase terminations to prevent rain entry FL88 8 flue Contemporary Flashing 8 6 12 with 8 flue Required for Contemporary Round Top 0 to 6 12 pitch termination to prevent rain entry 8 12 12 with 8 flue 6 12 to 12 12 pitch Chimney Sections 8 flue 81 1 long Used to build chimney systems 818 1 long 83 3 long 84 4 long ...

Page 22: ...22 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat Circulating Fireplace 7412647 ...

Page 23: ...r pressure dif ferentials produced by wind Broken glass components Cracks in ceramic 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 should determine whether your local building code contains restrictions on the use of this fireplace before you purchase...

Page 24: ...24 BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat Circulating Fireplace 7412647 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www Vermont Castings Group com ...

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