Page 2 - ABLE
1 You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed foryears of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installingor operating your fireplace. L ISTING AND C ODE A PPROVALS The instructions contained in this manual...
Page 3 - MPORTANT
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 users ...
Page 5 - LEARANCES; RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION
6 4 C LEARANCES RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION 53 3/8" 53 3/8" MAINTAIN 2" MIN. AIR SPACE MAINTAIN 2" MIN. AIR SPACEBETWEEN CHIMNEY AND BETWEEN CHIMNEY AND COMBUSTIBLES COMBUSTIBLES L12 (1' PIPE) L12 (1' PIPE)L18 (11/2' PIPE) L18 (11/2' PIPE)L36 (3' PIPE) L36 (3' PIPE)L48 (4' PIPE) L48 (4'...
Page 7 - CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting.
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...
Page 9 - NSTALLATION
MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATION ATTIC SPACE SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH POOR LOCATION PREFERRED LOCATION 2" MIN. CLEARANCE 2" MIN. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES TO COMBUSTIBLES "L" SERIES CHIMNEY COMPONENTS "L" SERIES CHIMNEY COMPONENTS FIRESTOP SPACER FIRESTOP SPACERLF-FS-2 (2...
Page 10 - SB5400SS MINIMUM HEARTH EXTENSION DIMENSIONS
9 F LOOR P ROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 20 inches in front of, and 12 inches either sideof the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension. This hearthextension may be either minimum 6-inch thick stone or bri...
Page 11 - LOOR
52 7/8" 52 7/8" 27" 27" 53 1/8" 53 1/8" 68" 68" 20" 20" FLOOR FLOOR COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE 26 3/8" 26 3/8" WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTENSION AND THE WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTENSION AND THE METAL SAFETY STRIP SHOULD BE INSTALLED METAL SAFETY STRIP SHOULD BE ...
Page 13 - Use only undamaged parts and accessories.
F IREPLACE I NSTALLATION L OCATION S ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to yourdealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity. Refer toFigure 28 for proper identification of ...
Page 16 - LBOW; and elbows required from the offset chart. Refer to Page 18.
15 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY O FFSET I NSTALLATION E LBOW I NSTALLATION The following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surround...
Page 18 - ODEL; LC C; HIMNEY; the flashing under the shingles.
17 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY C AP I NSTALLATION M ODEL LC 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 ...
Page 19 - Chimney support required at 25' chimney height.
C HIMNEY H EIGHT AND O FFSET C HARTS 17 17 26 1/2 26 1/2 31 3/4 31 3/4 36 36 41 1/4 41 1/4 47 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 57 3/4 62 62 67 3/4 67 3/4 72 1/2 72 1/2 77 1/2 77 1/2 82 82 88 88 92 1/4 92 1/4 98 1/2 98 1/2102 3/4 102 3/4107 3/4 107 3/4113 1/4 113 1/4118 1/4 118 1/4122 1/2 122 1/2128 3...
Page 20 - shield will be supported by the telescope brackets.; metal chimney components.; installation and that all parts have been installed properly.
19 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 C HIMNEY C AP C HASE I NSTALLATION The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 13 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 en...
Page 22 - fumes such as gasoline might be drawn into the fireplace.
21 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDATIONS 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 incr...
Page 23 - NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected.
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 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 collar an...
Page 24 - local code authorities before proceeding with the installation.
23 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 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 seriou...
Page 26 - RIM
25 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND PLACEMENT COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND MATERIALS COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED INSIDE THE SHADED MAY BE PLACED INSIDE THE SHADED AREAS. COMBUSTIBLES MAY NOT AREAS. COMBUSTIBLES MAY NOT OVERLAP EDGE OF BLACK PAINTED OVERLAP EDGE OF BLACK PAINTED FAC...
Page 27 - This appliance is not for use as cooking equipment.
F IREPLACE O PERATION W ARNING : If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guidelines”.) A DVANTAGES OF A W OOD B URNING F IREPLACE These are the practical, ecologi...
Page 28 - or other improper fuels.
27 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 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 induc...
Page 30 - DO’S; to prevent contact with and possible damage to the chimney.; AINTENANCE
29 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 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 o...
Page 31 - DONT’S
18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or greater than the spacing recommended for combustible materials from the fireplace. 19. 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 h...
Page 32 - Technical Service Department
31 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 P ARTS D IAGRAM AND L IST F IGURE 26 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 ...
Page 34 - FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS; EXCEPT; This limited warranty does not cover:; Monessen Hearth Systems; IMITED
33 53D9036. Rev 1 03/03 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 de...
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A TTENTION A PPLIANCE I NSTALLER P LEASE RETURN THESE O PERATING AND I NSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS TO THE A PPLIANCE FOR C ONSUMER U SE . 53D9036. R EV 1 03/03