Monessen BWB400I - Manuals

F IREPLACE L OCATION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a loadbearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports. If however, the fireplace is to be trimmedwith a heavy st...

MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATION MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATION ATTIC SPACE ATTIC SPACE SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH 14 1/2" SQUARE HOLE 14 1/2" SQUARE HOLEIN JOIST (1 3/4" AIR IN JOIST (1 3/4" AIR SPACE CLEARANCE SPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES) TO COMBUSTIB...

F IREPLACE I NSTALLATION 14 L OCATION S ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to yourMonessen Hearth Systems dealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts insufficient quantity. Refer to the Parts Di...

C HIMNEY O FFSET I NSTALLATION 17 30∞ ELBOW 8-PENNY NAILS PER STRAP. AROUND THE ELBOW WITH TO FRAMING MEMBER A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) STRAPS MUST BE NAILED ALL FOUR SUPPORT FLUE PIPE INLET AIR PIPE SURROUNDING STRUCTURE. BE NAILED SECURELY TO THE ON TOP OF THE FIREPLACE SHOULD ELBOWS NOT INSTALLED DIREC...

CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPER CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPERHEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUND HEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUNDCHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEY CHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEYHOUSING. HOUSING. FASTEN SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY FASTEN SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY ROOF ROOF FLASHING FLASHING STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR NOTE: TWO ELBOWS NO...

C HIMNEY C AP I NSTALLATION 19 M ODEL SC C HIMNEY C AP S PECIAL N OTE : The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This should bekept in mind when determin...

C HIMNEY H EIGHT AND O FFSET C HARTS 20 17 26 1/2 31 3/4 36 41 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 62 67 3/4 72 1/2 77 1/2 82 88 92 1/4 98 1/2102 3/4107 3/4113 1/4118 1/4122 1/2128 3/4133139 1/4143 1/2148 1/2154159163 1/4169 1/2173 3/4180184 1/4189 1/4194 3/4199 3/4204210 1/4214 1/2220 3/4 CHIMNEY SECTIONS WIT...

C HIMNEY C AP C HASE I NSTALLATION 21 The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installationshould be planned so that either a two-foot or three-foot chimney section will be used for the top section. Thisis necessary to ensure complete engagem...

O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDATIONS 23 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR R ECOMMENDATIONS ( CONTINUED ) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance t...

C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBLY M ODEL AK-4 C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBLY 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left or right outside of the fireplace. DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Place the insulation ring between the AK-4 starting ...

25 G AS A PPLIANCE I NSTALLATION C AUTION : If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operated with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log set which have been found tocomply with the standard for unvented room heaters...

27 FINISH WALL FRAMING 1/4" INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL TO TOP OF SPACERS. TO TOP OF SPACERS. CAUTION: CAUTION: DO NOT COVER DO NOT COVER OR RESTRICT SI...

F IREPLACE O PERATION A F EW W ORDS OF C AUTION Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems,and chemically treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties. These not only create air pollution,but can induce extreme irritation for...

F IREPLACE M AINTENANCE At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashesshould be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical. The slow absorption ofmoisture into the ashes over a long period of time could cause a con...

20. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a large fire. DONT’S 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations.2. D...

34 P ARTS D IAGRAM AND L IST All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance,Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. PART N...

35 P ARTS D IAGRAM AND L IST All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service,please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance,Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. 1 2 6 ...

36 L IMITED W ARRANTY FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS ( EXCEPT BLOWERS ) W HAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG • F IVE -Y EAR C OVERAGE - For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, Monessen Hearth Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any defe...

37 Y OUR D UTIES This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructionsand operated according to the owner’s instructions. You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verifythe purchase date of the fireplace. I...

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BWB500, BWB500I, BWBC500 AND BWBC500I R ESIDENTIAL F IREPLACES I NSTALLATION , O PERATION AND M AINTENANCE M ANUAL O NLY U NVENTED G AS L OG S ETS WHICH HAVE BEEN FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE S TANDARD F OR U NVENTED R OOM H EATERS ANSI Z21.11.2 ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THESE FIREPLACES . W HEN AN APPROVE...

3 1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace. 3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future user...

11 43 3/4" 20" 21 13/16" 44" SAFETY STRIP 9 1/2" 7 1/8" 3" X 36" (MIN.) 21 3/8" FLOOR LEVEL 5" 9 5/8" (MIN.) 66" (MIN.) GAS OPENING JUNCTION BOXOPENING HEARTH EXTENSION F LOOR P ROTECTION With either type hearth extension minor shifting of the supporti...

25 G AS A PPLIANCE I NSTALLATION W ARNING : Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwellingwhich can cause serious injury or death to ...

53D9032. R EV 1 03/03 A TTENTION A PPLIANCE I NSTALLER P LEASE R ETURN T HIS O PERATING AND I NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS T O T HE C ONSUMER .