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MAGNUM 

Vent-Free Fireboxes

Models: 

36MCUFE-F, 36MCUFD-R, 

42MCUFE-F, 42MCUFD-R 

If the information in this manual is not 

followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion 

may  result  causing  property  damage, 

personal injury or loss of life.

WARNINGS

Installation and 

Operating Instructions

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MCUF cover

–  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable  vapors  and  liquids  in  the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
  • Do not try to light any appliance.

  • Do not touch any electrical switch; do 

not use any phone in your building.

  • Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier 

from a neighbor's phone. Follow 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.

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  unvented  room 

heater  for  the  minimum  fireplace  size 

requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN AppLIANCE IN THIS 

FIREBOx UNLESS THIS FIREBOx MEETS 

THE  MINIMUM  DIMENSIONS  REqUIRED 

FOR THE INSTALLATION.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

26D4750  2/13  Rev. 12

Summary of Contents for 36MCUFE-F

Page 1: ...ely call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a...

Page 2: ...Installation 10 Canopy Installation 11 Combustion Air 12 Optional Equipment 15 Brass or Chrome Trim 15 Optional Wide Canopy 15 Forced Air Kit 15 Replacement Parts 16 Warranty 19 PLEASE READ THE INSTAL...

Page 3: ...ter in a bathroom or bedroom 12 Correct installation of the logs proper location of the heater and annual cleaning are necessary to avoid potential problems with sooting Sooting resulting from imprope...

Page 4: ...ther provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for induction of combustion air 26 Do not fill spaces around the firebox with insulation or other materials These spa...

Page 5: ...NG SUPPLIES Phillips screwdriver Square Framing materials Hammer Saw and or sabersaw Tee joint Level Pipe wrench Measuring tape Pliers Electric drill and bits Fireplace surround materials noncombustib...

Page 6: ...J J L 37 6M I Ref 36MCUF 42MCUF A 41Z v 47 B 36 42 C 18Z v 18Z v D 32 38 E 20C v 20C v F 27Z v 33Z v G 33M 39M H 41Z v 47Z v I 17C v 17C v J 48C v 53 K 68M 74M L 34Z x 37Z x Figure 1 Firebox and Fram...

Page 7: ...The vent free firebox must be kept clear and free from these combustible materials FP2440 fireplace locations Figure 3 Possible Firebox Locations MINIMUM CLEARANCES Ensure that minimum clearances show...

Page 8: ...the clearance requirements as shown in Figure 7a However if lower mantel height is desired refer to Figure 7b NOTE The Vermont Castings Group Barrington Cabinet Mantel Model series BWC300 BWC400 and B...

Page 9: ...materials This could cause a fire 1 Bend out the nailing flanges located on each side of the firebox 2 Slide the firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame late...

Page 10: ...firebox A listed manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance A union tee and plugged 1 8 NPT pres sure tapping point should be installed upstream of hte appliance IMPORTANT Instal...

Page 11: ...igure 11 2 Align the canopy with the holes in the top frame 3 Replace the screws previously removed 4 Tighten side screws Make sure the canopy is level and secure WARNING The firebox canopy must not b...

Page 12: ...or garage space 5 Locate air supply inlet at least 3 away from any ap pliance vent terminal 6 Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air...

Page 13: ...lamp or screws Figure 17 WARNING DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected FP1900 OA start collar 8 08 Figure 16 Attach Outside Air Starting Collar and Insulation Ring to Left S...

Page 14: ...the wall NOTE 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 connec...

Page 15: ...lectric codes 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 blowe...

Page 16: ...ight Side Brick 1 20302359 71D3011 20302359 71D3011 4b Rear Brick 1 20302360 71D3010 20302365 71D3504 4c Left Side Brick 1 20302361 71D3012 20302361 71D3012 Accessories 1 Standard Brass Canopy 1 BRCU3...

Page 17: ...17 26D4750 MCUF Series Vent Free Firebox...

Page 18: ...26D4750 18 MCUF Series Vent Free Firebox...

Page 19: ...n 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 t...

Page 20: ...Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com...

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