Monessen Hearth CWC500, CWC400 manual Safety Information, Table of Contents

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CWC Series Woodburning Fireplace

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 void the warranty.

Description

The CWC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning premium fireplaces. The CWC are circulating models with removable grilles (louvers).

Both models are fully insulated fireplaces.

Precautions

MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been highly tested and will operate safely when installed in accor- dance with instructions provided in this manual. Careful- ly read and understand all instructions before beginning installation.

If you notice any damage to fireplace or component parts, immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.

Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.

MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:

Installation by any other than a qualified in- staller, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certi- fied.

Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim- ney component;

Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or any component parts thereof; (except for chase flashings as detailed in the Chimney Top installa- tion instructions).

Installation other than as instructed by MHSC; or

Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC in combination or assembly with a MHSC fire- place system, notwithstanding any indepen- dent testing laboratory or other third party ap- proval of such component parts or accessory.

Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.

Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in compliance before installing the fireplace.

Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.

Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any manner.

Do not install combustible materials on any of the black fireplace surround.

Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod- ucts not specified for use with this fireplace.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn- ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus- tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

WARNING: Check with your electronics manufactur- er before installing a television or other electronic device above this fireplace.

Drafts

The fireplace should not be located in areas that create drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the fire.

Gas Logs

If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be in- stalled before framing the fireplace. The gas line must be installed by a certified gas line installer.

CWC400 / CWC500

Listed

UL 127 / ULC-S610

Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

Table of Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications and Framing . . . . . . 3 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . 4 Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . 5 Planning Information. . . . . . . . . 6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . 18 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Contents CWC Series Safety Information Table of ContentsCWC400 Series Woodburning Fireplace Circulating Model Chase Installation Front Width Back Width DepthChimney Requirements Offset Installations Planning the Chimney Run Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace Ten Foot RuleChimney Supports InstallationChase Installation Insulating Fireplace Enclosure For Cold ClimatesInstallation Instructions Install Electrical ConnectionInstall Variable Speed Control FramingChimney Set-up Straight-Up Chimney InstallationOffset Installation Ceiling Chimney Hole Possible ObstructionsAngle of Chimney at Ceiling Positioning, Safety Strips Securing The FireplaceFraming the Ceiling Hole Size of ChimneyInstalling the Firestop Spacer Ceiling Hole Installing Outside Air KitInstalling the Chimney System Proper Firestop Spacer InstallationAdditional Ceilings Continue Installing Pipe to Complete RunCanadian Requirements for Insulation Shield Penetrating the RoofInstalling Chimney In a Chase Install Remainder of Chimney SectionsInstalling Top Housing Or Termination Cut and Frame Roof HoleTop View Side Wall ProtectionFrom top of grille opening for circu- lating models Hearth Installation Minimum Wall ClearancesCommon Materials and Factors EH2416 458Installing Line for Gas Logs Fireplace Top ViewCWC400/500 Woodburning Fireplace Item/Model NumberAccessories Accessory Description Model NumberModel Number Chimney ComponentsComponent Description Component Description Model Number CanadaCWC Series Woodburning Fireplace Limited Warrantycwc Series Woodburning Fireplace Mhsc