Monessen Hearth BWBC400I, BWB400I manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF 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 Approvals	2
Important Information	3
Operation Guidelines	4
Clearances	5
Fireplace Location	7
Installation Preparation	8
Floor Protection	10
Fireplace Components	12
Fireplace Installation	14
Chimney Installation	15
Chimney Offset Installation	17
Chimney Cap Installation	18
Chimney Cap Chase Installation	21
Outside Combustion Air Precautions and Recommendations	22
Combustion Air Assembly	24
Gas Appliance Installation	24
Trim Installation	26
Glass Door Installation and Fan Accessory	28
Fireplace Operation	29
Maintenance and Safety Instructions	31
Parts Diagrams and Lists	34
Warranty	36

LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS

The instructions contained in this manual provide the information necessary to install this fireplace in accordance with Underwriter’s 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, you should 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.

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. It is very important that the persons installing and/or supervising the installation of this fireplace have appropriate skills in using the tools and techniques required; and 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 satisfactory service is received from this fireplace, please read the following special notices and all the contents of this manual.

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