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Magnum ZC Owner's Manual

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    Magnum ® zc ™ (magnum zero-clearance wood fireplace) owner’s manual installation, operation and maintenance instructions safety tested by warnock hersey to ul 127-1988, can/csa- ulc s610-m93 certified to epa method 28a & 5g3(exempt status) tested by method 5g for emissions, results 3.490 g/hr this a...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 2 dear valued magnum customer, i would like to take this time to thank you personally for the purchase of your magnum fireplace. You have purchased a product that has, over the past 32 years, earned its reputation for unmatched quality and efficiency. The added ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 3 operating your magnum zc page(s) f uel …………………………………………………………………………………………… … 4 f irst f ires ………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 b uilding a f ire ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 d amper / c ombustion a ir c ontrols ……………………… ………………………………... 4-5 a ccelerate...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 4 appendix s pecifications …………………………………………………………………………………. . 32 c learances to c ombustibles ………………………………………………………………... 32 f irebrick & f irebrick b affle l ayout …...………………………………………………… 33 t rouble s hooting g uide ……………………………………………………………………... 34-35 w arrant...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 5 damper / combusiton air controls when starting a fire, open the damper and combustion air controls to the full open position (damper handle straight up and zc-60 combustion air knob pulled out). After the fire has had sufficient time to ignite, close damper co...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 6 slow combustion can be used at night in order to reduce the heat output and to prolong the burn. Although active burning will appear to cease after 4 to 6 hours, a bed of hot coals will continue to burn and produce heat. These coals will remain hot throughout ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 7 re-fueling for best performance the magnum zc will operate best if attention is given to operating the unit with the damper open for a short period of time after refueling in order to bring the fuel load as well as the fireplace/chimney system, up to its optim...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 8 8. Negative pressure in the house ü with no fire, there should be sufficient draft to exhaust cigarette smoke or other smoke introduced under the baffle. If the chimney has been installed properly and is operating properly, then the smoke should go up the flue...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 9 creosote when wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form a black deposit, called creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 10 24k gold finish door care (optional) use a soap and water mixture and a soft cloth to clean the 24k gold surface. Do not use abrasives such as steel wool or steel pads for they will scratch the gold finish. Do not use harsh polishing agents as they will wear ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 11 right handle assembly: place the #3 steel collar over the #2 steel shank and place the steel shank through the ½” hole located on the bottom of the right door. Then place the #4 spring over the ½” shaft sliding it against the cast iron door. Then while suppor...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 12 glass care cleaning the magnum zc has an air wash system designed to keep the glass fairly clean under normal conditions. A small amount of soot may build up on the glass area, especially if the doors are not sealed tightly (see door adjustments). Under low f...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 13 read these instructions and keep them for future reference. Before installing your fireplace, consult your local building authority to obtain a building permit as well as information on the specific requirements in your area. Install the fireplace only as des...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 14 ü the best location for your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and the mantel, and taking into c...

  • Page 15: Magnum Zc Venting

    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 15 magnum zc venting for openings on top of unit 11.875 21.00 20.50 41.00 8” dia. Chimney outlet front of unit.

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 16 hearth extension requirements the magnum zc can be installed directly on a combustible or wood floor but we strongly recommend placing a 3/8” thick rock board underneath the unit for added protection. However, the floor of the hearth extension (the area in fr...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 17 how to determine if floor protection materials are acceptable ü all floor protection materials must be non-combustible (i.E., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiberboard, etc.). Any organic materials (i.E., plastics, wood, paper products, etc.) are combustible a...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 18 the construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with these guidelines and illustrations. Framing ü frame the fireplace using 2” x 3” (50 x 75 mm) or heavier lumber. ü warning: combustible material cannot be placed behind the top stan...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 19 framing, facing & mantel, con t 36” 22” 41” 7’ 49” 47” 37½” 2”x3” or 2”x4” figure 8.

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 20 facing ü combustible material must be installed flush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of and on the fireplace (i.E. The steel faceplate of the magnum zc) (see figure 11). ü non-combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may pro...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 21 zc-35 top grill extension installation guidelines brick optional grill extension original upper grill location when you are using brick on the face of the magnum zc you can do one of two options. 1. Leave the upper grill in its present location and leave a op...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 22 expanded metal face kit installation (for stone, brick & tile facing) mesh kit (zc-75) 1) take the mesh kit and hardware out of the packaging and make sure that all items are included. Contact your supplier if any parts are missing. 2) align the left & right ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 23 damper rod extension instructions (when using brick or stone on the face of the magnum zc) the magnum zc comes equipped to handle two types of installations: 1) the normal installation where there is no brick or stone covering the face of the unit. 2) the opt...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 24 general notes ü if possible install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous temperatures below 18 c (0 f), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high rate o...

  • Page 25: Note:

    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 25 anchor plate installation guidelines your magnum zc fireplace comes with the option of either 7” or 8” chimney takeoff. No matter which is used it is important that proper procedure is followed when installing the chimney anchor plate that you purchase from y...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 26 ü place the anchor plate onto the fireplace and squeeze the sealant into place. ü fasten the anchor plate to the top of the fireplace with four zip screws. ü when positioning the first section of type ht chimney on the anchor plate, make sure that the pipe ma...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 27 do not place insulation or any other material in the air space around the chimney or fireplace. Insulation placed on or around the fireplace or chimney may cause adjacent wood to overheat and catch on fire. Figure 20 rain cap storm collar roof flashing attic ...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 28 insulated chase construction figure 21 air vapor barrier insulation.

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 29 1) move the fireplace into place. 2) install the outside air assembly. 3) install the floor protector. Refer to the section hearth extension requirements and make sure the gap between the fireplace and the hearth extension is sealed (refer to page 15). Outsid...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 30 optional fan kit system fan kit components: ü 160 cfm blower assembly with 24 inch long grounded cord. ü electrical box assembly with plug receptacle and cover. ü wall mount variable speed switch. Note: a qualified installer should do installation of this fan...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 31 thermo-censor kit - procudure for installing tools needed: flat screwdriver, drill with ¼” hex socket driver bit, ¼” socket wrench contents of kit: bracket, thermo-censor, wiring, 1 ¼” tek screw, romex connector 1) unpackage the thermo-censor kit and make sur...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 32 gas log setup hole location zc-25 gold grill trim installation tools / materials needed: red high-temp silicone • there are (2) two ways that you can apply the zc-25 kit to the grills on the magnum zc fireplace. The first way is to install them with the grill...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 33 specifications weight: 550 lbs. Height: 47” (1219 mm) top of spacer 49” width: 42” (1067 mm) depth: 23 ½” (584 mm) clearances required to combustibles these are the minimum recommended clearances for a safe installation. Side wall 12” ceiling 7’ (2135 mm) mea...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 34 firebrick installation & layout ü the magnum zc comes standard with the firebrick already installed. If you need to take the firebrick out for transportation or installation reasons you may refer to the diagrams below for proper installation. ü the best way t...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 35 problems causes solutions ? Odor / visible haze ♦ paint / oils curing off unit ü burn small fires for a couple days and provide ventilation in room. ? Fire burns lazy or dirty ♦ combustion-air supply closed ♦ wood is wet ♦ damper control closed too far ♦ chim...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 36 ? Smoke comes into the room when the doors are opened or when the fire is first started ♦ chimney damper not open ♦ chimney not high enough ♦ chimney cap blocked or too close to the flue ♦ depressurization inside the home ♦ ice build-up on chimney cap/top ♦ c...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 37 limited warranty and 25 year protection plan limited warranty this warranty is issued by american energy systems, inc. (manufacturer) and extends only to the original purchaser of this product. This limited warranty will not become effective unless you have r...

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    Magnumzc manual – april 2006 page - - 38 limited warranty on cast iron plated doors following is a breakdown of the warranty of all of the magnum cast iron plated doors. Please read this warranty so that you are aware of the limitations and warranty conditions. American energy systems, inc. Will war...