Monessen Hearth WC500 manual

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            For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 ?[...]

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    2 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528        Read all instructio[...]

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    3 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 36" (914mm) 38 56M " (971mm) 40" (1016mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6M " (578mm) 1 6M " (45mm) 35 56O " (902mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6M " (197mm) 7 56O " (191mm) Recessed Nailing Flange FP590 SC36 SPECS 10/28/98 1 [...]

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    4 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 42" (1067mm) 38 56M " (971mm) 46" (1 168mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6M " (578mm) 1 6M " (45mm) 38" (965mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6M " (197mm) 7 56O " (191mm) Recessed Nailing Flange FP592 SC42 SPECS 10/02 1 1"[...]

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    5 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. FP554  Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554 BR/BC Combo of IWF261 AND IWF265 11/10/97 T ermination Cap Storm Collar Pan F[...]

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    6 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  0 0 0 0 0 3" 1 1" 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ¹⁄₄ " 25 ¹⁄₄ " 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂ " 29 ¹⁄₄ " 1 1 0 0[...]

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    7 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 L 1 L 1 L T MODEL SK 2 W ALL CHIMNEY TOT AL LENGTH (L T ) INST ALLED LENGTH (L 1 ) SK81 SK818 SK83 SK84 1 1 56O " 17 56O " 35 56O " 47 56O " 10 56O " 16 56O " 34 56O " 46 56O " FP288 MBUF-INST ALLED LENGTH 6/17/96  Installed lengths of[...]

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    8 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528   If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but  that you insulate fireplace enclosure to eli[...]

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    9 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace 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, 2, 3 or 4 for basic fireplace spe[...]

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    10 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  T o mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9 ¹⁄₄ " (235mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line p[...]

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    1 1 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  Safety strips are not required over noncom- bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible. Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor- ner of the surround. Bend the nailing flanges out, level the box, then secure it firmly in p[...]

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    12 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer .   A fir[...]

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    13 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al- ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic. Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its base extending down into the framing hole. Nail each corne[...]

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    14 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528     Follow the installation instructions provided with the chimney termination you have selected.  R[...]

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    15 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 MA81 rev . 8/5/97 1 56O " Ref. Combustible materials are permitted within a shaded area shown in Figure 23 titled Minimum W all Clearances. * ** MA81  Combustible mantle clearances. [...]

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    16 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini- mum dimensions and mounting detail. ?[...]

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    17 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 COMMON MA TERIALS AND F ACTORS MA TERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (MHSC) R V alue is for 1/2 inch. * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR /˚F/IN ** Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Addendum 6/1/99 djt 8/4/99 changed .2 to .1 one inch to 1/2 in[...]

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    18 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" (13 mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in MHSC fireplaces.) Be sure to have the app[...]

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    19 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 1 2 3 4 5 a b c 6 7 8 9 10 948 SR/SC parts 5/16/00 djt d 12 1 1 e MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice.  [...]

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    20 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local MHSC distributor . Should you need addi- tional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: T echnical Services. ?[...]

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    21 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528  Round T op T ermination T op used to terminate chimney at roof. RL TSK8 (Flashing not included.) Round T op T ermination - T op used to terminate chimney at chase. RL TSK8L Extended (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required ar[...]

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    22 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528 Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system. SK8 Chimney Sections Used to[...]

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    23 WR / W C Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20014528     [...]

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     149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www .mhsc.com 20014528 10/08 Rev . 2[...]