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Majestic B36LA Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Manual is about: wood burning fireplace

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    Woodburning fireplaces models: b36la and b36ra installation, operation and maintenance manual for residential installation 36” built-in wood burning corner fireplace with optional outside air and glass doors warning: this fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. To reduce risk of fi...

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    2 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces 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. Ta...

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    53d9041 3 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces important safety information installer owner please leave these instructions with the owner. Please retain these instructions for future reference. 1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instruction...

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    4 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces operation guidelines as wood is burned in the fireplace, room air enters the air slot on the lower front edge and circulates around the firebox. The air circulation around the firebox serves to cool the fireplace and must not be blocked in any man- ner. Blo...

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    53d9041 5 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace features figure 1 residential installation model sc chimney cap roof flashing model 1212 or 612 13 ft. = min. Height (no offsets) 13 ft. = min. Height (2 30° elbows) 21 ft. = min. Height (4 30° elbows) 86 ft. = ma...

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    6 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace components model number description b36la, b36ra left or right end open fireplace. Includes wire firescreen, sealing flue damper and outside com- bustion air capability. When installed, outside combustion air can be conne...

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    53d9041 7 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace features figure 2 - residential installation - using “e” series triple wall thermosyphoning chimney components model lf-cc-1 or lf-ccl-1 round termination cap roof flashing model 612 14 ft. = min. Height (no offsets) 14 f...

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    8 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces “e” chimney components 1. When installing “e” series triple wall chimney system on the b36la and b36lr, do not mix chimney system components other than those listed below. 2. Maintain 2” airspace clearance to combustibles. 3. Us...

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    53d9041 9 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace location caution: do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not require any special foundation. If the fireplace is to be trimmed with large stone or brick facing, an adequate foundation is required to support these materials. ...

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    10 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces floor protection all fireplaces installed over a combustible floor must incorporate a noncombustible earth extension. It is required to protect the floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. Hearth extension dimensions should be det...

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    53d9041 11 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces clearances 54” 23” 46” min. 16” 24” min. 58” 16” 27” 24” min. Fp2161 b36lr clearances figure 4 c36ra or b36ra hearth extension model i627 hearth extension model i658 clearance from fireplace opening to sidewall when wall shield is not used c36ra or b36...

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    12 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace installation figure 5 39” 6” min. Fp2162 brick or stone hearth extension fireplace hearth do not block air inlet openings safety strip required when unit is placed on combustible floor or pratform 58” or 54” if wall shield is used fp2162 alte...

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    53d9041 13 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace installation figure 8 flue outlet height 3’ min. Attic space refer to table 1 for roof opening sizes roof joist shields firestop spacer installed above joist in attic space third floor area “s” series chimney second...

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    14 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace installation “x” “x” 42 ” 22 ” 16” 16” 8 ” 9 ” 23” fp2166 hearth ext wall shold figure 11 hearth extension model h1627 or equivalent hearth extension models h1656 or equivalent wall shield model ws or equivalent when side wall clearan...

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    53d9041 15 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces mobile home installation 38 ” 45 ” 11’9” min. Height 22 ” min. Fp2175 mobile home install figure 12 mobile home installation flue outlet height round chimney cap mdel sc roof flashing model 612 firestop thimble model svt (thimble extensions when ...

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    16 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces chimney installation 3’7” min. 7” “a” 2’7” min. When dimension “a” is 10’ or less 2’7” min. When dimension “a” is 10’ or less 2’7” min. When dimension “a” is 10’ or less “a” “a” flue outlet height flue outlet height flue outlet height 7” 7” 3’7” min. 3...

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    53d9041 17 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces chimney installation centerline of chimney figure 15 actual center point plumb line plumb bob imaginary center point figure 17 outer pipe flue support straps fasten securely firestop chimney support s...

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    18 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces chimney offset installation note: if you intend to have a total fireplace installation of more that 30 feet you must use a chimney support at or below 30 feet to support the weight of additional chimney pipe. If it is impossible to nail the chimney supp...

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    53d9041 19 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces chimney offset and cap installation figure 18 inlet air pipe flue all four (4) support straps must be nailed on to fram- ing member around the elbow with a minimum of two (2) 8-penny nails per strap cont...

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    20 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces 17” 22 ” 7 ” 30° 7 ” fp1894 firestop spacer 8/08 figure 22 centerline of chimney chimney offset and cap installation continue chimney through roof and install round chimney cap or chimney housing firestop spacer 1³⁄₄” ...

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    53d9041 21 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces chimney cap installation model sc chimney cap special note: the proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This ...

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    22 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces outside combustion air precautions & recommendations note: the use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. Use the model oac4 combus...

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    53d9041 23 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces combustion air assembly model oac4 combustion air assembly 1. Remove the cover cap from the 4” outlet opening location on the left or right outside surface of the fireplace. Do not remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Fasten the...

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    24 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces gas appliance installation warning: improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monox- ide into the dwelling wh...

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    53d9041 25 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces gas appliance installation caution: when using a gas appliance, the fire- place damper must be set in fully open position. Figure 29 outer fireplace wrap inner fireplace wrap side brick 26” max. Fireplace firebrick hea...

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    26 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces trim installation installation of noncombustible facing materials to the front face of the fireplace noncombustible facing material do not install combustible framing or trim below top edge of fireplace figure 30 caution:...

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    53d9041 27 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace operation warning: if a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (see additional operation information in section titled “operation guide- lines”.) which woods are best? Each wood ...

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    28 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces fireplace operation wood vs. Fossil fuels compared to fossil fuels, a full cord of dry hickory weighs about two tons and is approximately equal in heating value to a ton of hard coal. On a pound basis, heavy hardwoods have about half the heating value ...

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    53d9041 29 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces maintenance & safety fuel storage wood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humid- ity area. It is far better to cut wood and allow it to dry for a year. In all cases, the wood should be stacked so tha...

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    30 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces maintenance & safety fireplace maintenance at the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical. The slow ab- sorption o...

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    53d9041 31 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces dont’s 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations. 2. Don’t attempt to use the fireplace until the installation is complete. 3. Don’t use unlisted parts and accessories with the fireplace ex...

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    32 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces parts diagram and list all repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate ser- vice, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: model number of your appliance, part name, par...

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    53d9041 33 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces.

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    34 53d9041 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces.

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    53d9041 35 b36la & b36ra woodburning fireplaces factory-built fireplace and components (except blowers) limited warranty 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 re...

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    January 2009 53d9041 • rev. 2 mhsc 149 cleveland drive • paris, kentucky 40361 www.Mhsc.Com.