Monessen Hearth WR500, WC400, WR400, WC500 manual Safety Information, Table of Contents

WR / WC Series Woodburning Fireplace

Safety Information

Please read this manual before installing and using FIREPLACE.

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.

Description

The WR/WC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburn- ing premium fireplaces. The WR400/500 are radiant clean-face models and the WC400/500 are circulating models with removable grilles (louvres). Both models are fully insulated fireplaces.

Precautions

MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been highly tested and will operate safely when installed in accor- dance with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions before beginning installation.

If you notice any damage to fireplace or component parts, immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.

Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.

MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims any responsibility for the following actions:

•Installation by any other than a qualified install- er, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified.

•Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim- ney component;

•Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or any component parts thereof; (except for chase flashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation instructions).

•Installation other than as instructed by MHSC; or

•Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC in combination or assembly with an MHSC fire- place system, notwithstanding any independent testing laboratory or other third party approval of such component parts or accessory.

Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.

Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in compliance before installing the fireplace.

Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.

Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any manner.

Do not install combustible materials on any of the black fireplace surround.

Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other products not specified for use with this fireplace.

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

WARNING: Check with your electronics manufac- turer before installing a television or other electronic device above this fireplace.

Drafts

The fireplace should not be located in areas that create drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the fire.

Gas Logs

If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be installed before framing the fireplace. The gas line must be installed by a certified gas line installer.

WR400 / WR500

WC400 / WC500

Listed

UL127 / ULC-S610

Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

Table of Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications and Framing . . . . . . 3 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . 5 Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . 6 Planning Information. . . . . . . . . 7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . 19 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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