Monessen Hearth BWBC400MHB, BWBC500MHB manual Contents, Listing And Code Approvals

CONTENTS

Listing and Code Approval	2
Important Safety Information	3
Fireplace Usage	4
Product Features	5
How This Fireplace Works	6
Fireplace Location	8
Fireplace Dimensions	9
Fireplace Installation	9
Safety Strip Installation	10
Hearth Extension	10
Unpacking Fireplace	12
Clearances	12
Chimney Installation	14
Installing Chimney Safety Information	14
Firestop and Chimney Installation	15
Elbow Installation	17
Offset Installation Sequence	18
Chimney Cap Installation	19
Outside Combustion Air	21
Precautions and Recommendations	21
Model AK6A Combustion Air Assembly	21
Trim and Mantel Installation for Wood Burning
Fireplaces	22
Locating Front and Side Clearances	22
Locating Mantel	23
Fan Assembly	23

Glass Door Installation	24
Removing Glass Doors	24
Replacing a Glass Panel	25
Reinstalling Glass Door	26
Fireplace Operation	27
Advantages of a Wood Burning Fireplace	27
Which Woods Are Best	27
Disposal of Ashes	27
Building and Tending a Fire	28
Wood vs. Fossil Fuels	28
Glass Doors	29
Maintenance	30
Fireplace Maintenance	30
Glass Door Maintenance	30
Refractory Components Maintenance	31
Chimney Maintenance	32
Checklist of DOs and DON’Ts	33
Replacement parts	34
Warranty	Back Cover

LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS

The UL listing mark on the fireplace indicates that the fireplace is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., to U.L. 127 Safety Standard For Factory-Built Fireplaces. The design of this fireplace and these instructions complied with the applicable U.L. 127 safety standards for a factory-built fireplace in effect at the time the fireplace was manufactured. You should be aware, however, that failure to properly install, operate, and maintain this or any other factory-built fireplace can result in a home fire or other occurrences that could cause deaths, injuries, and property damage. It is very important that the persons install- ing 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 all contents of this manual. The instructions contained in this manual are in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD) “Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards”, and the National Fire Protection Association Safety Standard 211. Before begin- ning the fireplace 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 you dealer for assistance.

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