Martin Fireplaces 400BWBA Contents Congratulations, Listing And Code Approvals, Back Cover

CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace.

Listing and Code Approval	2
Important Safety Information	3
Operation Guidelines	4
How Your Fireplace Should Be Used	4
How Your Fireplace Works	4
Residential Installation	4
Glass Doors	4
Flue Damper	4
Grate	5
Chimneys	5
Product Features	6
Fireplace Location	7
Fireplace Dimensions	8
Installation Preparation	9
Floor Protection	11
Fireplace Installation	13
Unpacking Fireplace	13
Clearances	13
Chimney Installation	15
Installing Chimney Safety Information	14
Locating Center Line	17
Installing Firestop Spacer	17
Installing “S” Series Chimney Spacers	18
Installing Chimney Supports	19
Elbow Installation	19
Offset Installation Sequence	21
Chimney Cap Installation	22
Chimney Chase Installation	24

LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS

Outside Combustion Air Precautions and
Recommendations	25
Combustion Air	25
Model AK-4 Combustion Air Assembly	27
Installing Model 403 Duck Connector	28
Gas Appliance Installation	28
Trim and Mantel Installation	31
Gas Appliances	31
Wood Burning Fireplaces	32
Glass Door Installation	33
Fan Accessory	33
Fireplace Operation	34
Advantages of a Wood Burning Fireplace	34
Which Woods Are Best	34
How to Build a Better Fire	34
Wood vs. Fossil Fuels	35
A Few Words of Caution	35
Maintenance	36
Fuel Storage	36
Disposal of Ashes	36
Chimney Maintenance	36
Fireplace Maintenance	36
Glass Door Maintenance	36
Checklist of DOs and DON’Ts	37
Replacement parts	39
Warranty	Back Cover

The instructions contained in this manual provide the information necessary to install this fireplace in accordance with Underwriterʼs Laboratories requirements and in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 211. Some codes may require the fireplace and chimney be electrically grounded. Before beginning the installation, check with local building officials to obtain required permits and assure compliance with local regulations and codes. If you encounter problems with code requirements, contact your dealer for assistance.

IMPORTANT: This fireplace is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to U.L. 127 standard for factory-built fireplaces. The design of this fireplace and these instructions complied with applicable safety standard for a factory built fireplace in effect at the time the fireplace was manufactured. You should be aware, however, that failure to install, operate, and maintain this or any other factory built fireplace properly can result in a house fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths, injuries, and property damages. Persons installing and/or supervising the installation of this fireplace must have appropriate skills in using the tools and techniques required and have reading and comprehension skills sufficient to read and follow these instructions. These instructions contain warnings, cautions, and notes to emphasize important safety information. To assure that safe and satis- factory service is received from this fireplace, please read the following special notices and all the contents of this manual.

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