Page 2 - WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace; Safety Information; Description; beginning; Drafts; framing the fireplace. The gas line must; Listed; Table of Contents
2 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Safety Information PLeASe ReAD THIS MANUAL beFORe INSTALLINg AND USINg FIRePLACe.IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will vo...
Page 3 - WC400 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model
3 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 36" (914mm) 38 56M " (971mm) 40" (1016mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6M " (578mm) 1 6M " (45mm) 35 56O " (902mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6M " (197mm) 7 56O " (191mm) RecessedNailingFlange FP590...
Page 4 - WC500 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model
4 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 42" (1067mm) 38 56M " (971mm) 46" (1168mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6M " (578mm) 1 6M " (45mm) 38" (965mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6M " (197mm) 7 56O " (191mm) RecessedNailingFlange FP592SC42...
Page 5 - Chase Installation; Front Width
5 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. FP554 Fig. 5 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554BR/BCCombo of IWF261 AND IWF26511/10/97 Termination Cap Storm CollarPan Flashin...
Page 6 - Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations; 0 ̊ elbow Offsets; Illustration Key; total
6 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations 0 0 0 0 0 3" 11" 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0 1 0 0 0 11 ¹⁄₄ " 25 ¹⁄₄ " 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂ " 29 ¹⁄₄ " 1 1 0 0 0 16 ¹⁄₂ " 34 ¹⁄₄ " 0 0 1 0 0 20 ¹⁄₄ " 40 ³⁄₄ " 2 1 0 0 0...
Page 7 - Planning Information; Mounting the Fireplace; must; Planning the Chimney Run; Never
7 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 L1 L1 LT MODEL SK 2 WALL CHIMNEY TOTAL LENGTH (LT) INSTALLED LENGTH (L1) SK81SK818SK83SK84 11 56O " 17 56O " 35 56O " 47 56O " 10 56O " 16 56O " 34 56O " 46 56O " FP288MBUF-INSTALLED LENGTH6/17/96 Fig. 7 Installed length...
Page 8 - Insulating Fireplace enclosure; If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but; highly recommended; that you insulate fireplace; very important; for outside wall installations over a; before; Installation; Chimney Supports; must not; Support provided by elbow straps fulfills the
8 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Insulating Fireplace enclosure for Cold Climates If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate fireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible.Insulate base of fireplace with a nonc...
Page 9 - Framing; Option For Circulating Models Only —; only
9 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace.Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1, 2,...
Page 10 - 0° Offset Elbow
10 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Straight-Up Chimney Installation To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9 ¹⁄₄ " (235mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall...
Page 11 - Installing Outside Air Kit; MUST; Installing the Chimney System; Make sure the; Securing the Fireplace; Size of Chimney; Angle of Chimney at Ceiling
11 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 NOTe: Safety strips are not required over noncom- bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible.Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor-ner of the surround. Bend the nailing flanges out, level the box...
Page 12 - Installing the Firestop Spacer; is; Canadian Requirements; elbow Strap
12 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and r...
Page 13 - use an approved; horizontal; Ten Foot Rule; Chimney supports are generally used in long
13 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 NOTe: In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al- ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic.Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its base extending down in...
Page 14 - Installing Top Housing; Finishing; Do not; Air Space Clearances
14 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Installing Top Housing or Termination Follow the installation instructions provided with the chimney termination you have selected. Installing Chimney In a Chase Refer to Page 5, Figure 5 for an illustration of a typical chase installation. CAUTION: T...
Page 16 - Hearth Installation; or; Minimum Wall Clearances; Side Wall Protection; examples of wall shield insulation:; MHSC; inch thick required.
16 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini-mum dimensions and mounting detail. NOTe: Hearth extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace. Th...
Page 17 - COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS; To determine the thickness required for any; new; example for Common brick; Side View
17 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS MATERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (MHSC) R Value is for 1/2 inch. * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR /˚F/IN ** Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Addendum 6/1/99 djt ...
Page 18 - Installing Line for gas Logs; CSA draft; If installing an unvented gas log set, refer to statement below:; Fireplace Top View
18 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Installing Line for gas Logs MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" (13 mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in MHSC fireplaces.)Be sure to have the appliance inst...
Page 19 - Damper Weld Assembly
19 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 1 2 3 4 5 a b c 6 7 8 9 10 948SR/SC parts5/16/00 djt d 12 11 e MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. WR400/500, WC400/500 SeRIeS Ref. Descr...
Page 20 - Accessories; Model Number
20 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local MHSC distributor. Should you need addi-tional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Service...
Page 21 - Chimney Components
21 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Chimney Components Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. RLTSK8 (Flashing not included.) Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. RLTSK8L Extended (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required...
Page 22 - Canada
22 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the...
Page 23 - LIMITeD WARRANTY; Factory-build Fireplace and Components; From the eleventh through the twenty-fifth year following the; What is Not Covered; ferentials produced by wind.; Limitations and exclusions; in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
23 WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20014528 LIMITeD WARRANTY Factory-build Fireplace and Components (except blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or r...