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MW38-BV Modular Fireplace
XG0310 Rev. 01 - 11/98
Installing The Fireplace Shell
The fireplace may be installed in any location that is free of air
conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as
efficiency of operation, must be considered when selecting the
fireplace location. Try to select a location that does not interfere with
room traffic, has adequate ventilation, and offers an accessible
pathway for Vent and Combustion Air installation. Refer to page 4 -
Vent Installation
for more information.
The fireplace dimensions are shown below:
Installation
14 ¾
38
33
C
Ø4" B-Vent
8 ½
Top View
Front View
Side View
Clearances
The
MW38-BV
clearances to combustible materials are:
Top*
16"
Back
0"
Side
1 1/2"
Floor
0"
Mantle**
9"
B-Vent***
See Notes
* Clearance from the top of the fireplace to a
combustible ceiling within the fireplace
enclosure.
** Refer to page 5.
*** This model requires 2" clearance around the
B-Vent within the fireplace enclosure. Past the
enclosure, use standard clearance as specified
by the manufacturer of the B-Vent.
14 ¾
33 ½
41
35
38
28 ¾
35
14 ½
4 ¾
4 ¾
Figure 1.
Fireplace dimensions.
Figure 2.
Framing dimensions.
* When sheetrock is
not used behind the
fireplace, framing
depth may be
reduced to 14 3/4"
37 3/4
15 1/2
41 1/4
43 7/8
24 1/8
0" clearance
to corners only
Installing a Shelf Over the Fireplace
When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace, the minimum
allowable clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is
16".(
Proper clearance must be maintained around the vent pipes, as
specified by the B-Vent manufacturer.
)
Unprotected combustible walls which are perpendicular to the
fireplace opening, must not project beyond the shaded area shown in
Figure 19b.
For protection against freezing temperatures, it is recommended that
outer walls of the chase be insulated with a vapour barrier. This will
reduce the possibility of a cold-air convection current on the fireplace.
Figure 3.
Corner framing dimensions.
WARNING:
When this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or any
combustible material other than wood flooring, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of
the appliance.
Framing
