Lennox Hearth LBR-3824 Typical Installation, Precautions, INTRODUCTION General Information, etc

PRECAUTIONS

Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that the installer be a qualified or certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly accepted fireplace installation and safety tech- niques as well as prevailing local codes.

The most important areas of concern dealing with the installation of factory-built fireplaces are clearances to combustible materials, proper assembly of component parts, height of the chimney system, the proper use of accessories supplied by the manufacturer and the tech- niques employed in using finishing materials applied to the wall surrounding the fireplace, hearth extensions and wall shields. Each of these topics will be covered in thorough detail throughout this manual. Please give each your special attention as you progress with your installation.

INTRODUCTION

General Information

The LBR Series fireplace is a traditional wood burning radiant heat system. The LBC Series fireplace is a traditional wood burning heat circulating system. These fireplaces come with standard bar grates, optional outside combus- tion air kits and optional decorative glass doors.

Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” instal- lations with nominal dimensions and are for design and framing reference only. Actual instal- lations may vary due to individual design prefer- ences.However,alwaysmaintainminimumclear- ances to combustible materials and do not vio- late any specific installation requirements.

These fireplaces have been tested and listed by Warnock Hersey (Report No. 629-915173A) to U.L. standard 127 for US and ULC S610 for Canada. These units are intended for installa- tion in residential homes and other buildings of conventional construction including com- mercial, not in mobile homes.

These fireplace systems are designed for in- stallation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Me- chanical Code and the Uniform Building Codes.

WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC- TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MA- TERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THESE FIREPLACES IN CANADA, THE CHIMNEY COLLAR ENCLOSURE KIT, MODEL CCEK, MUST BE INSTALLED.

When complete these fireplace systems con- sists of four basic “sub-systems”:

1.The Fireplace

2.The Chimney and Termination

3.Optional Louver Kits and Glass Doors

4.Optional Combustion Air Kit

5.Optional Cold Climate Kit (Mandatory in Canada).

CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT

REQUIREMENTS

The fireplace may be placed on or near normal construction materials*. The combustion air kit, firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase flashings) may be placed directly on or against normal construction materials.* The chimney requires a minimum 2" air space to combus- tibles and the fireplace outer wrapper requires a minimum 1/2" air space to combustibles. A combustible mantle may be installed 12" above the opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211, Section 7-2.3.3. In Canada, the minimum is 18" (441mm) above the fireplace opening.

The minimum installed height of the completed fireplace system is 14' 0". The maximum height

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Chimney and

Termination

Chimney Air Kit

(Canada Only)

38/43 LBR Series Shown

Figure 1

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

is 80' 0".

The fireplace and chimney system must be enclosed when installed in or passing through a living area where combustibles or people may come in contact with it. This is important to prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.

For questions, please call your distributor or the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby walls (See pages 16 and 17 ).

CHIMNEY SYSTEM

These fireplaces are designed and code listed for use with Security Chimneys FTF10 chim- ney System only. Always use Security Chim- neys FTF10 chimney components with these fireplaces. Do not modify or alter these com- ponents as this may cause a potential seri- ous hazard and void the Warranty.

*Construction Materials:
• framing materials	• paneling
• particle board	• flooring
• dry wall	• etc.
• plywood

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