Monessen Hearth SWB400I manual

SWB400I D ELUXE R ADIANT W OOD B URNING F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION , O PERA TION AND M AINTENANCE M ANUAL The SWB400I fireplace is an insulated radiant wood bur ning fireplace with a 36-inch wide front opening. It comes complete with an interior damper to prevent heat loss when not in use, and it has fire screens for safe use. The SWB400I fireplace[...]

2 C ONGRA TULA TIONS ! Y ou have chosen a fine woodburning fireplace. Y our fireplace has been designed and built for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace. L ISTING AND C ODE A PPROV ALS The instructions contained in this manual provide the information nece[...]

3 2 C AUTIONAR Y I NFORMA TION 1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace. 3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this fireplace t[...]

4 5 O PERA TION G UIDELINES As wood is burned in the fireplace, room air entering the fireplace through vents is circulated around the firebox of the fireplace. This air circulation protects the firebox from overheating. Fireplace vents must not be blocked or restricted in any manner . Blocking or restricting air circulation through the fireplace c[...]

5 6 O PERA TION G UIDELINES C LEARANCES supplied, this can cause a negative pressure in the home. When this happens, the house will draw in outside air from the cracks in the windows, down the fireplace flue or other locations of air leakage in the home. Because cold air infiltration may be unavoidable in some structures, Monessen Hearth Systems is[...]

6 C LEARANCES F IGURE 3 ( ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES .) NOTE: DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERENCES. NOTE: DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERENCES. 4 5/16 16 1/16 9 13/16 25 9/16 12 3/16 30 3/4 21 13/16 46 3/8 27 13/16 56 3/4 30 5/16 61 1/16 SE30 ELBOW S12 S18 S18 S 3 6 S36 S 3 6 S36 S 3 6 S36 S48 S48 S1[...]

7 F IREPLACE L OCA TION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports. If however , the fireplace is to be trimmed with a heavy stone or brick facing and hearth extension, be[...]

8 Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning the chimney . Avoid a location where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof shape, nearby wall or embankments, under or near trees or above the roof of a [...]

9 INSTALLATION HEIGHT STORM COLLAR (INCLUDED WITH CAP) (612 OR 1212) FLASHING SF FIRESTOP SPACER (1 3/4" AIR SPACE CLEARENCE TO COMBUSTIBLES) 2" MIN. CLEARENCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 14 1/2" SQUARE OPENING IN JOIST FLASHING (612 OR 1212) SEE TABLE 1 FOR ROOF OPENING SIZE SC CHIMNEY CAP SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH ATTIC SPACE FLUE OUTLET [...]

10 8" MIN. 16" 8" MIN. 16" MIN. 8" MIN. 16" MIN. HEARTH FIREPLACE BRICK OR STONE HEARTH EXTENSION (52" LONG MIN.) 6" MIN. FIREPLACE HEARTH MIN. DO NOT PLACE HEARTH MATERIALS ABOVE OPENING OF FIREPLACE. METAL SAFETY STRIP METAL SAFETY STRIP MIN. MIN. FIREPLACE HEARTH METAL SAFETY STRIP 6" 6" (52"[...]

11 16" (MIN) METAL SAFETY STRIP 52" (MIN) The ability of insulating material to retard the transfer of heat may be expressed as either Thermal Conduc- tance (C), Thermal Conductivity (K), or Thermal Resistance (R). The mathematical relationship of these values and the formulas for converting one value to another is as follows: C = K divid[...]

12 F IREPLACE C OMPONENTS F IGURE 13 53D9033. Rev 1 03/03 CHIMNEY CAP COMBUSTION AK4 OR AK6 CHIMNEY CAP SC ROUND MLK36 LOUVER KIT CF8 S48 S36 S18 S12 FLEX PIPE UNINSULATED FP4U OR FP6U DUCT CONNECTOR 403 OR 603 ASSEMBLY FA2 FAN FLASHING 612 OR 1212 GLASS DOOR KIT MGD36B OR MGD36PB SPACER SF FIRESTOP EXTENSION KIT H1652 HEARTH SUPPORT CHIMNEY SCS SE[...]

13 F IREPLACE C OMPONENTS SEE FIGURE 13 FOR ILLUSTRA TION OF MODELS DESCRIBED BELOW . 53D9033. Rev 1 03/03 * * 48" x 84" flat chase flashing with single 11" diameter hole. 16-inch x 52-inch Hearth extension for protecting floor against sparks and radiant heat. 4-inch duct connector for splicing FP4U ducts; includes one connector and [...]

14 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION L OCA TION S ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your dealer . Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity . Refer to the Parts Diagram and List section of this manual for proper identification of [...]

15 C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a plumb line as shown by Figure 15. The fireplace should b[...]

16 IMAGINARY IMAGINARY CENTER POINT CENTER POINT ACTUAL ACTUAL CENTER POINT CENTER POINT CENTERLINE  CENTERLINE  OF CHIMNEY OF CHIMNEY PLUMB BOB PLUMB BOB PLUMB LINE PLUMB LINE "S" SERIES DOUBLE "S" SERIES DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY WALL CHIMNEY  14 1/2" x 14 1/2" 14 1/2" x 14 1/2"[...]

17 30∞ ELBOW 8-PENNY NAILS PER STRAP. AROUND THE ELBOW WITH TO FRAMING MEMBER A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) STRAPS MUST BE NAILED ALL FOUR SUPPORT FLUE PIPE INLET AIR PIPE SURROUNDING STRUCTURE. BE NAILED SECURELY TO THE ON TOP OF THE FIREPLACE SHOULD ELBOWS NOT INSTALLED DIRECTLY THE SUPPORT STRAPS OF ALL C HIMNEY O FFSET I NST ALLA TION E LBOW I NST ALL[...]

18   CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPER CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPER HEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUND HEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUND CHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEY CHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEY HOUSING. HOUSING. FASTEN SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY FASTEN SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY ROOF ROOF FLASHING FLASHING STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR NOTE: TWO ELBOWS NOTE: TWO ELBOWS MAY[...]

19 C HIMNEY C AP I NST ALLA TION M ODEL SC C HIMNEY C AP S PECIAL N OTE : 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 should be kept in mind when determining the proper height for the chimney . The c[...]

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21 C HIMNEY C AP C HASE I NST ALLA TION The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either an 18-inch or 36-inch chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to ensure complete engagement of the inlet air telescope and chimney cap in[...]

22 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS NOTICE: Outside air for combustion is optional in residential type installations unless required by local codes; it is mandatory in manufactured home installations. An A K 4 outside combustion air kit is offered for use in residential type installations. An A K6 outside combustion ai[...]

23 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct. See Figure 27 for methods of installing the outside air for combu[...]

24 C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBL Y T O I NST ALL T HE O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR K IT 1. Remove the cover plate from the outside air opening located on the left OR right side of the fireplace. DO NOT remove the cover plate if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Insert the outside air starting collar into the hole on the side of the fireplac e chos[...]

25 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION Fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60. If a decorative gas appliance is installed, it must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. C AUTION : When a decorative gas appliance is installed, the fireplace damper must be set in the fully open position at all times. 2. Only unvented gas log sets whic[...]

26 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION OPEN POSITION. BACK REFRACTORY BRICK SIDE REFRACTORY BRICK SIDE BRICK INNER FIREPLACE WRAP OUTER FIREPLACE WRAP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY BE LOCATED AT ZERO CLEARANCE TO GAS LINE BEYOND 4" FROM FIREPLACE SIDE. MAINTAIN 1/2" MINIMUM AIR SPACE CLEARENCE TO COMBUSTIBLES FOR GAS LINE OUT TO 4" FROM SIDE[...]

27 FINISHED WALL FINISHED WALL FRAMING FRAMING 1/4" 1/4" INSTALLATION OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE TRIM MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE TRIM MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL MEMBERS FACING MATERIAL TO TOP OF SPACERS. TO[...]

28 BLACK TO FUSE OR 120V, 60HZ CORDSET GROUND WHITE CIRCIUT BREAKER FAN 1 FAN 2 SPST SWITCH FA2 FAN JB1 JUNCTION BOX ON SIDE OF FIREPLACE NOTE: THE JBI JUNCTION BOX SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND ITS RECEPTACLE WIRED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE DWELLING DURING INSTALLATION OF THE FIREPLACE ON WHICH THE FA2 FAN IS TO BE UTILIZED. MLK36 LOUVER KIT GAS A[...]

29 F IREPLACE O PERA TION W ARNING : 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 Guidelines”.) W HICH W OODS ARE B EST ? Each wood species offers something dif ferent in aroma or heat value, and you should consid[...]

30 F IREPLACE O PERA TION A F EW W ORDS OF C AUTION Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems, and chemically treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties. These not only create air pollution, but can induce extreme irritation for some individuals. Use hemlock, spruce, juni[...]

31 M AINTENANCE AND S AFETY F UEL S T ORAGE W ood can be dried suf ficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity 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 that both ends of the sticks are exposed to the air and protected from rain. The drier th[...]

32 F IREPLACE M AINTENANCE 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 absorption of moisture into the ashes over a long period of time could cause a condition which would be corrosive to the metal [...]

33 20. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a large fire. DON’TS 1. Don’t allow other installations or operation considerations to take priority over safety considerations. 2. Don’t attempt to use the fireplace until [...]

34 PART NUMBER 069726 020293 076694 077558 049418 047619 078117 078355 077557 PART NAME UPPER PANEL PNTD. ASSY. WELDMENT AIR DOOR ROD FIRESCREEN PANEL FIREBRICK BACK ASSY. FIREBRICK LEFT SIDE LOWER PANEL PNTD. ASSY. GRATE PNTD. ASSY. HEARTH REFRACTORY ASSY. HEARTH FRONT LEDGE 077559 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 QTY. 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 FIREBRICK RI[...]

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36 L IMITED W ARRANTY FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS ( EXCEPT BLOWERS ) W HAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG •F IVE -Y EAR C OVERAGE - For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, Monessen Hearth Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or re[...]

37 Y OUR D UTIES This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructions and operated according to the owner’s instructions. You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verify the purchase date of the fireplace. I F Y OU H AVE A PROBLEM W ITH Y OUR F IREPLACE[...]

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