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Majectic WMC36 Owners Installation And Operating Manual

Manual is about: WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace

Summary of WMC36

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    For models: wmc36 wmc42 for use in u.S./canada underwriter's laboratories report no. Mh6018 do not discard this manual: retain for future use. 20000583 8/08 rev. 22 fp583a wmc 12/18/98 wmc series woodburning fireplaces homeowner's installation and operating manual.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    2 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 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 t...

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    3 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 50" (1270mm) 42" (1067mm) 35 ¹⁄₄ " (895mm) 46" (1168mm) ⁵⁄₈ " (16mm) ⁵⁄₈ " (16mm) ¹⁄₂ " (13mm) ¹⁄₂ " 19 ³⁄₄ " (502mm) 1 ³⁄₄ " (45mm) 38" (965mm) 21" (533mm) 7 ³⁄₄ " (197mm) 7 ¹⁄₂ " (191mm) recessed nailing flange fp592a wmc42 specs 1/28/99 13 ³⁄₈ " dia. (3...

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    4 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 chase installation insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Fpc554 fig. 3 fireplace and chase parts identification. Termination cap storm collar pan flashing draftstop top shield surround outlet grille da...

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    5 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 d rise b g h b offset c e 6 ft. G h a hearth floor chimney section chimney flue exit elbow fpc269 chimney requirements -typ. Offset circulating models 1/28/99 djt 30˚ offset elbow 30˚ offset elbow 30˚ return elbow 30˚ return elbow skcs8 support example 1 e...

  • Page 6: Planning Information

    6 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 planning information preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the chimney system will be run. Mounting the fireplace a fireplace may be mou...

  • Page 7: Installation

    7 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 chimney supports the chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9 m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30' (9 m) with sk8 chimneys or 20' (6 m) with 3-wall chimneys. ...

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    8 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 framing framing can be constructed before or after the fire- place is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in figures 1 and 2 f...

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    9 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 chimney set-up since you have already preplanned the chimney run, you should know exactly how the installation is to be accomplished - how much pipe is required, the number of elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used. Caution: report to your deal...

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    10 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 framing the ceiling hole frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in figure 13. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at attic level. The following table gives firestop spacer model num-...

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    11 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 installing outside air kit an outside air kit is installed in all wmc series fire- places. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an ak-mst is required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outside ...

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    12 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 fp593 sr/c 11/20/97 fig. 19 installing firestop spacer. Fp593 nails (4) firestop spacer joist attic installation ceiling installation joist firestop spacer nails (4) fp263 fig. 20 attic shield installlation (canadian requirement). Igf263 mbuf 5/9/96 attic ...

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    13 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 cut and frame roof hole size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter- mination installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with the chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole. There must be an air space (1 ¹⁄₂ " - sk8; 2" - 3...

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    14 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local building codes for minimum clearance from top of fireplace open- ing to bottom of mantel shelf. All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or deco- rative facing material meets fireplace surround must be ...

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    15 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 1. Manville - ceraform 126, k=.27, 1/2 inches thick 2. Mhsc - eh2416, k = .458, 1 inch thick required. Hearth installation a hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to figure 24 for minimum dimensions and...

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    16 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 common materials and factors material k* r minimum thickness eh2416 common brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (mhsc) r value is for 1/2 inch. * units of k = btu/sq ft/hr/˚f/in ** thickness of listed material fp533add addendum 6/1/99 djt 8/4/9...

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    17 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ansi z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace. If installing an unvented gas log set, refer to statement below: installing line for gas logs mhsc...

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    18 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 2-583 parts page 3/2/99 djt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 10 9 11 15 14 17a,b 16 18 19 20 off low 21 13 583 mhsc reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specificaitons, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Wmc36/42 ...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    19 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 the following accessories for this appliance are available from your local distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: mhsc, 149 cleveland drive, paris, ky 40361; attn: technical services. Caution...

  • Page 20: Chimney Components

    20 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 chimney components round top termination top used to terminate chimney at roof. Rltsk8 (sk8) (flashing not included.) round top termination - top used to terminate chimney at chase. Rltsk8l extended (sk8) (flashing not included.) flashing metal finishing r...

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    21 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 model number description component (chimney components con't.) square chase termination square chimney cap used to terminate chimney slts8 through chase. Includes adapter. (flashing material) adapter kit required to unite 3-wall chimney with s20br, s20ub ...

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    22 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583.

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    23 wmc series woodburning fireplace 20000583 limited warranty factory-build fireplace and components (except blowers) what is covered and for how long five-year coverage: for five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, mhsc will, at its option, repair or replace ...

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    Mhsc 149 cleveland drive • paris, kentucky 40361 www.Mhsc.Com.