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CAUTION

This appliance is designed for

use with wood or certified pro-

cessed solid fuel fire logs. Do

not poke or stir the logs while

they are burning. Use only fire

logs that have been evaluated

for the application in fireplace

and refer to fire log warnings and

caution markings on packaging

prior to use.

SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING

YOUR FIREPLACE

• This fireplace must be installed with Security
Chimneys™ ASHT+, S-2100+ or AC (8" inside
diameter) chimney System only. These sys-
tems are intended for use in any application
where a traditional masonry type fireplace
would apply. The chimney system must
always vent to the outside of the building.
• This fireplace has been tested for installa-
tion in Canada to CAN/ULC S610-M87 and
ANSI/UL 127-1996 under report number
192-5166. For installations in Canada, the
chimney clearance to combustibles must
be 2 inches and the Cold Climate Kit must
be installed.
• The minimum installed height of the
completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The
maximum height is 60' 0".

PARTS REqUIRED

Fireplace Model ME43BK SP
• 8" diameter chimney - Model Secure Temp™
(ASHT 1"), Secure Temp (S-2100+) or AC manu-
factured by Security Chimneys International
only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Associated components as per these
Installation Instructions
• Door (included)
• Outside Air Kit (included)

OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT

Additional Equipment (optional)
- Trim Kit and Door Capping available in
Nickel and Gold
- UZY5 blower
- VRUW Blower motor speed control
- Forced Air Heating Kit

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules .......................................Page 2
Parts Required ...................................Page 3
Optional Equipment ............................Page 3
Fireplace Maintenance
Creosote ............................................Page 4
Chimney maintenance ........................Page 4
Chimney fires .....................................Page 4
Door Frame Care ................................Page 4
Glass cleaning ....................................Page 4
Doors adjustment ..............................Page 4
Glass replacement ..............................Page 4
Removal of ashes ...............................Page 4
Fireplace Operation
Fuel ....................................................Page 5
First fires ............................................Page 5
Building a fire .....................................Page 5
Using the retractable
doors and firescreens ......................Page 5
How to use the outside air kit .............Page 5
Fireplace Installation
Pre-installation ...................................Page 5
Tools and building supplies ................Page 6
Precautions ........................................Page 6
Installation procedure ........................Page 6
Locating the fireplace .........................Page 6
Adjacent walls ....................................Page 6
Enclosure ...........................................Page 6
Facing and mantel ..............................Page 7
Hearth extension ................................Page 8
Outside air installation .......................Page 8
UZY3 blower kit installation ..............Page 9
Framing Dimensions ..........................Page 10
Central forced air kit ...........................Page 11
Chase Enclosure ................................Page 11
Chimney System ...............................Page 12
Installing the Chimney System ...........Page 13
Offset Chimney Installation ................Page 16
Chimney Component Chart ................Page 17
Angled Wall Radiation Shield .............Page 18
Universal Roof Support Installation ...Page 19
Multiple Terminations.........................Page 19
Parts and Components .......................Page 20
Replacement Parts .............................Page 22
Specifications .....................................Page 22
Clearances .........................................Page 22
Product Reference Information ..........Page 24

CONGRATULATIONS!

In selecting this LENNOX™ wood-burning appliance you have chosen one of the fin-

est fireplaces available. The ME43 wood fireplace is a clean burning fireplace that is

designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth and enjoyment for many

years to come.

Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay

special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. This information

will be useful to you now and in years to come, so keep the manual handy and refer to

it as needed.

• Use only Lennox Fireplace glass doors,
specifically designed for ME43 fireplace.
(See Page 22 for part numbers).
• Do not operate the fireplace with both
firescreens and doors closed at the same
time. Use the firescreen when doors are
fully opened.
• Always keep the fire screen or the doors
closed and the damper opened when using
the fireplace. Keep the damper closed when
the fireplace is not in use.
• The ME43 fireplace is sold with a steel log
grate. If you have to replace it, we recom-
mend for optimum efficiency, to replace it
with an identical or similar Lennox model
grate.
• A fireplace insert heating unit may be installed
in the fireplace only if this unit has been
certified with the ME43 fireplace.