Monessen Hearth DELUXE RADIANT WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE SWB400I Installation & Operation Manual Download

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FINISHED WALL

FRAMING

1/4"

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 TOP OF SPACERS.

CAUTION: DO NOT COVER

CAUTION: DO NOT COVER
OR RESTRICT VENT AREAS

OR RESTRICT VENT AREAS
WITH ANY TRIM MATERIALS.

WITH ANY TRIM MATERIALS.

USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE

USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS BELOW TOP OF SPACERS.

MATERIALS BELOW TOP OF SPACERS.

NONCOMBUSTIBLE

FACING MATERIAL

CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANY TRIM MATERIALS TO EXTEND CLOSER THAN 3/8-INCH TO THE

CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANY TRIM MATERIALS TO EXTEND CLOSER THAN 3/8-INCH TO THE
VERTICAL EDGES OF THE FIREBOX OPENING IF GLASS DOORS ARE TO BE INSTALLED.

VERTICAL EDGES OF THE FIREBOX OPENING IF GLASS DOORS ARE TO BE INSTALLED.

FIREPLACE FACE

STEEL LINTEL

STEEL LINTEL
(OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL)

WARNING: THE SPACE BETWEEN

WARNING: THE SPACE BETWEEN
THE FACE OF THE FIREPLACE

THE FACE OF THE FIREPLACE
AND THE NONCOMBUSTIBLE

AND THE NONCOMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL MUST BE

FACING MATERIAL MUST BE
SEALED. FAILURE TO PROPERLY

SEALED. FAILURE TO PROPERLY
SEAL THIS CRACK CAN CAUSE A

SEAL THIS CRACK CAN CAUSE A
POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD AND WILL

POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD AND WILL
VOID THE MARTIN WARRANTY.

VOID THE MARTIN WARRANTY.

SCREENED OPENING

OF FIREPLACE

(REF.)

EXTEND LINE FROM OPPOSITE REAR OF

EXTEND LINE FROM OPPOSITE REAR OF
FIREBOX THRU A POINT 4" IN FRONT OF

FIREBOX THRU A POINT 4" IN FRONT OF
FIREPLACE FACE, AND 1" OUTSIDE OF

FIREPLACE FACE, AND 1" OUTSIDE OF
SCREENED OPENING.

SCREENED OPENING.

OUTLINE OF

OUTLINE OF
FIREPLACE

FIREPLACE
FIREBRICK

FIREBRICK

COMBUSTIBLE TRIM

COMBUSTIBLE TRIM
MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED

MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED
WITHIN SHADED AREAS.

WITHIN SHADED AREAS.
(NOTE: COMBUSTIBLE

(NOTE: COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS MUST NOT

MATERIALS MUST NOT
OVERLAP BLACK PAINTED

OVERLAP BLACK PAINTED
SURFACE OF FIREPLACE.)

SURFACE OF FIREPLACE.)

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
INSULATE OUTER AND INNER WALLS

INSULATE OUTER AND INNER WALLS
OF CHASE. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE

OF CHASE. ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE
PROPER CLEARANCE.

PROPER CLEARANCE.

1" AIR SPACE TO SIDES

1" AIR SPACE TO SIDES
AND REAR OF FIREBOX

AND REAR OF FIREBOX

USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE

USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS BELOW TOP

MATERIALS BELOW TOP
OF SPACERS.

OF SPACERS.

OUTSIDE AIR INLET

SAFETY STRIP

HEARTH EXTENSION

TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE OPENING

TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION OF COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL

INSTALLATION OF COMBUSTIBLE TRIM ALONG SIDES OF FIREPLACE

COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS

COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS
FACING MATERIAL TO TOP OF SPACERS.

FACING MATERIAL TO TOP OF SPACERS.

COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL

12" MAXIMUM

18"

MINIMUM FROM FIREPLACE OPENING TO

BOTTOM OF A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL, AS

BOTTOM OF A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL, AS
RECOMMENDED BY FIREPLACE MANUFACTURER.

RECOMMENDED BY FIREPLACE MANUFACTURER.
(SEE NOTE BELOW REGARDING

(SEE NOTE BELOW REGARDING

H36

HOOD.)

NOTE: IF AN APPROVED ANSI Z21.11.2 UNVENTED ROOM HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED IN T

NOTE: IF AN APPROVED ANSI Z21.11.2 UNVENTED ROOM HEATER IS TO BE INSTALLED IN THIS FIREPLACE IN A RESIDENTIAL TYPE

HIS FIREPLACE IN A RESIDENTIAL TYPE

HOME, A MARTIN

H36

HOOD MAY ALSO BE INSTALLED ON THE FIREPLACE TO REDUCE THE

18"

RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE FROM

THE TOP EDGE OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING TO THE BOTTOM OF A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL TO

12"

INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED

18"

NOTICE:

ANY GLASS DOORS ON THE FIREPLACE HAVE TO BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED IN ORDER TO UTIL

ANY GLASS DOORS ON THE FIREPLACE HAVE TO BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED IN ORDER TO UTILIZE THE

IZE THE

H36

HOOD.

WARNING:

THE

H36

HOOD CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON A FIREPLACE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN A MANUFACTURED HO

HOOD CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON A FIREPLACE WHICH IS INSTALLED IN A MANUFACTURED HOME BECAUSE

ME BECAUSE

GLASS DOORS ARE MANDATORY ON FIREPLACES INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED HOMES.

RIM

NSTALLATION

IGURE

WARRANTY.

53D9033. Rev 1 03/03

Summary of Contents for DELUXE RADIANT WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE SWB400I

Page 1: ...nstalled in residential and manufactured type homes as explained by this instruction manual The SWB400I installs with S series chimney system components and is designed to utilize the MGD36 series of glass doors The SWB400I can be converted to a louvered circulating unit by utilizing the MLK36 louver kit and can utilize the FA2 fan once the fireplace has been converted to a louvered circulating un...

Page 2: ...intain this or any other factory built fireplace properly can result in a house fire or other occurences that could cause deaths injuries and property damages It is very important that the persons installing and or supervising the installation of this fireplace have appropriate skills in using the tools and techniques required and reading and comprehension skills sufficient to read and follow thes...

Page 3: ... fireplace must be installed with clearances to combustible building materials as specified by this manual Only parts manufactured by Monessen Hearth Systems and labeled for use with this fireplace should be used in the installation of the fireplace except for special roof flashings that may be fabricated locally The use of improper parts in the installation can be hazardous and voids the warranty...

Page 4: ... evenings it is best to operate the fireplace with the doors closed to prevent excessive room air from being drawn up the chimney When the doors are open the mesh screens should be closed to help keep burning embers from popping out of the firebox Glass doors are mandatory on fireplaces installed in manufactured homes WARNING Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only with the gl...

Page 5: ...ES A 14 1 2 X 14 1 2 TO COMBUSTIBLES FRAMED OPENING OPTIONAL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW TOP SPACERS OF THE FIREPLACE NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS BRICK OR TILE MAY BE USED TO TRIM FACE OF THE FIREPLACE BUT SHOULD NOT COVER ANY AIR INLETS COMBUSTIBLES MUST NOT OVERLAP BLACK PAINTED SURFACES OF THE FIREPLACE NOTICE 16 FT MIN HEIGHT NO OFFSETS 16 FT MIN HEIGHT 2 30 ELBOWS...

Page 6: ...3 6 S 3 6 S 3 6 S 4 8 S 4 8 S 1 8 S 1 8 S 3 6 S 3 6 39 5 16 76 11 16 FIGURE 2 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES 53D9033 Rev 1 03 03 3 4 8 21 7 8 NAILING FLANGE EACH SIDE DIMENSION FRAMING 25 3 4 FRONT FACE LINE TOP 10 1 4 REF 1 2 25 1 4 9 1 2 23 1 8 1 AIR SPACE 11 1 2 RIGHT SIDE 15 7 8 FRONT 9 1 2 3 4 GAS LINE JUNCTION BOX LINE FLOOR 9 1 4 4 3 4 8 3 4 OUTSIDE AIR GAS LINE LEFT SIDE 11 1 2 15 7 8 FLOOR LINE...

Page 7: ...red spacing to combustible walls and some suggested fireplace locations When selecting a location choose one that is away from frequently opened doors central heat outlets or returns or other places where air movements may disturb the airflow around the fireplace Air turbulence near the fireplace may cause smoke to spill out of the fireplace opening FIGURE 5 17 5 16 72 5 8 17 5 16 58 3 4 22 MIN 20...

Page 8: ... for the chimney to pass through If the chimney is to pass through living or storage spaces be sure there is adequate space to enclose the chimney to avoid personal contact with or damage to the chimney If the fireplace is to be installed on an outside wall the surrounding walls chase should be constructed and insulated as shown by Figure 6 Failure to insulate the fireplace form outside temperatur...

Page 9: ...C SPACE ATTIC SPACE 3 FT MIN HEIGHT AND 2 FT MIN ABOVE ANY POINT WITHIN 10 FEET OF CHIMNEY 2 MIN CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES TYPICAL ALL AROUND 3 FT MIN HEIGHT AND 2 FT MIN ABOVE ANY POINT WITHIN 10 FEET OF CHIMNEY STORM COLLAR INCLUDED WITH CAP SCS CHIMNEY SUPPORT REQUIRED EVERY 30 FEET OF INSTALLATION HEIGHT PREFERRED LOCATION FIRST FLOOR AREA FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT SECOND FLOOR AREA THIRD FLOOR AREA ...

Page 10: ...OT BLOCK ANY LOUVERED OPENINGS PLATFORM PLATFORM MAY EXTEND UNDER HEARTH EXTENSION IF DESIRED FLOOR PROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor the floor area 16 inches in front of and 8 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension This hearth extension may be either minimum 6 inch thick stone or brick as shown ...

Page 11: ...ith the fireplace must be placed beneath the fireplace and extended under the hearth extension or into a mortar joint of the hearth extension as shown by Figures 10 11 and 12 In the event a crack does eventually develop the metal safety strip will serve as a barrier to prevent sparks or embers from falling from the fireplace onto combustible flooring materials The hearth extension must not block t...

Page 12: ... 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 SE30 30 ELBOW AIR ASSEMBLY THIMBLE SVTR FIRESTOP ...

Page 13: ...ED BY CORRESPONDING FIGURE S18 S8 S12 R4884 SVTR H1652 FP4U AK4 403 FA2 CF8 S48 S36 JB1 SF30 louvered panel 36 x 72 flat chase flashing with single 11 diameter hole Chimney support required when chimney height exceeds 30 feet 36 inch glass door kit with polished brass trim 36 inch glass door kit with black trim required with SC round cap on 0 to 6 12 pitch roof 0 to 6 12 variable pitch roof flashi...

Page 14: ... the flanges located on each side of the fireplace Install chimney and other fireplace components as needed 4 Enclose the fireplace and add trimming 5 Install hearth extension or equivalent NOTE Some local codes may require electrically grounding the fireplace and chimney CHIMNEY INSTALLATION In order to assure safe and satisfactory performance of the fireplace it is very important to properly ins...

Page 15: ...ue the process adding the chimney sections on top of each other until the chimney is at least six inches above the roof opening on all sides As the chimney sections are installed check each joint to make sure it is properly locked to the previous section If additional strength of the outer pipe joints is desired you may use two or three sheet metal screws placed through the area where the outer pi...

Page 16: ...12 1 12 2 12 2 12 3 12 3 12 4 12 4 12 5 12 5 12 6 12 6 12 7 12 7 12 8 12 8 12 9 12 9 12 10 12 10 12 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 INSTALLATION OF FIRESTOP SPACER AT FLOOR LEVELS INSTALLATION OF FIRESTOP SPACER AT FLOOR LEVELS INSTALLATION OF FIRESTOP SPACER AT ATTIC LEVEL INSTALLATION OF FIRESTOP SPACER AT ATTIC LEVEL FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE FIRESTOP SPACER FIRESTOP SPACER FLOOR JOIST FL...

Page 17: ...d 6 feet when unsupported or 20 feet if the chimney is supported at six foot intervals with support such as metal support straps 6 When enclosing the elbows and inclined portions of the chimney enclosing materials must be installed vertically to maintain the required two inch minimum air space clearance to the chimney at the extremities of the offset It is recommended that enclosing material not f...

Page 18: ...RTICAL CHIMNEY VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE CHIMNEY MUST BE ENCLOSED CHIMNEY MUST BE ENCLOSED C L VERTICAL CHIMNEY VERTICAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE SUPPORT STRAPS SUPPORT STRAPS NOT TO PENETRATE NOT TO PENETRATE FIRESTOP FIRESTOP DIAGONAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE RISE DIAGONAL CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE ACCEPTABLE FASTEN ALL SUPPORT FASTEN ALL SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY STRAPS SECURELY VERTICAL CHIMNEY E...

Page 19: ...minimum clearances are maintained 5 Nail the flashing securely in place with eight nails 6 Seal the crack between the top of the flashing and the chimney with mastic Leave some excess mastic at this area to be used in step eight NOTE Use pliers and wear gloves when performing step seven to minimize the danger of cutting your hands on the edge of the storm collar 7 Place the storm collar around the...

Page 20: ... 69 71 1 2 75 77 1 2 80 1 2 83 1 2 86 1 2 89 92 1 2 95 98 1 2 101 104 107 110 112 1 2 116 118 1 2 122 17 26 1 2 31 3 4 36 41 1 4 47 1 4 50 3 4 57 3 4 62 67 3 4 72 1 2 77 1 2 82 88 92 1 4 98 1 2 102 3 4 107 3 4 113 1 4 118 1 4 122 1 2 128 3 4 133 139 1 4 143 1 2 148 1 2 154 159 163 1 4 169 1 2 173 3 4 180 184 1 4 189 1 4 194 3 4 199 3 4 204 210 1 4 214 1 2 220 3 4 ELBOW SET 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 21: ...ng pipe of the chimney until the flange on the telescope section rest on the flange of the chase cover Note All telescoping sections should extend a minimum of three inches inside the mating chimney pipes 4 Install the SCL or SQ8 chimney cap by placing the cap into the matching duct telescope and flue telescope of the last chimney section as shown by Figure 23 Lower the cap until the brackets on t...

Page 22: ...sh the insulation back into place and over 2 APPROX INSTALLATION OF DUCT CONNECTOR FIGURE 26 SECURE AIR DUCT TO TERMINATION CAP WITH CLAMPS OR DUCT TIES AIR DUCT TERMINATION CAP NAIL HOLES TO TERMINATION CAP SECURING OUTSIDE AIR DUCT HOLE CUT IN WALL FIGURE 25 O UTSIDE SECURE THE OUTSIDE AIR DUCT TO THE STARTING COLLAR WITH CLAMPS OR DUCT TIES STARTING COLLAR AIR DUCT STARTING COLLAR STEP 1 SECURE...

Page 23: ...n from the crawl space under a house when an adequate supply of air is provided by open ventilation 5 Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage space CONCRETE SLAB CONCRETE SLAB INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OPTIONAL OUTSIDE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR RUNS AIR RUNS INLET GRILLE INLET GRILLE IN SOFFIT IN SOFFIT OVERHANG OVERHANG 8 MAX 8 MAX FIRESTOP SPACER FIRESTOP SPACER CAUTION DO NOT TAKE CAUT...

Page 24: ...d type temporarily push the insulation back from the end of the duct approximately two inches before securing the end of the duct onto the starting collar 6 Route the air duct through the hole cut in the wall and use the duct clamps or ducts ties provided to secure it to the termination cap as shown by Figure 25 7 Mount the Termination Cap with TOP upward to prevent cold air from entering through ...

Page 25: ...ribe the operation of the fireplace and appliance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator of the appliance NOTICE Before installing the gas appliance in the fireplace remove the factory installed woodburning grate from the fireplace Remove the grate s rear leg retainer clips to free the grate for removal The following instructions only apply to ...

Page 26: ...per operation of the fireplace Blocking the fireplace with framing and attaching the base to the supporting floor will reduce the possibility of such a crack developing CAUTION Do not allow any trim materials to extend closer than 3 8 inch to the vertical edges of the firebox opening if you plan to equip the fireplace with glass doors Wall ties should be fastened to the face of the fireplace with ...

Page 27: ...LWAYS MAINTAIN THE OF CHASE ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE PROPER CLEARANCE PROPER CLEARANCE 1 AIR SPACE TO SIDES 1 AIR SPACE TO SIDES AND REAR OF FIREBOX AND REAR OF FIREBOX USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE USE ONLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BELOW TOP MATERIALS BELOW TOP OF SPACERS OF SPACERS OUTSIDE AIR INLET OUTSIDE AIR INLET SAFETY STRIP SAFETY STRIP HEARTH EXTENSION HEARTH EXTENSION TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE OPENING ...

Page 28: ...INSTALLATION This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with Model MGD36B or MGD36PB glass doors For installa tion of the Model MGD36B or MGD36PB glass doors see the instructions provided with the doors FAN ASSEMBLY The SWB400I fireplace may be equipped with an FA2 fan IF the fireplace is also equipped with optional MLK36 Louver Kit See Figure 13 If the fireplace is to be equipped with the ...

Page 29: ...dry The sizes you buy are dictated by the size of your fireplace Purchase logs that will fit when laid across your grate and ask that the larger heavier logs be split Kindling should be short easily split lengths of softwood lumber yard or mill scraps or twigs and branches gathered from your yard HOW TO BUILD A BETTER FIRE The first three fires should be of moderate size to allow the fireplace to ...

Page 30: ...glass doors close them DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED OR SENILE PERSONS ALONE WITH A BURNING FIREPLACE You ll need a minimum of three logs preferably four to make a good fire Add kindling and new logs as needed to rekindle a dying fire New logs should be added at the rear grate after raking the coals toward the front DO NOT OVERFIRE THE FIREPLACE Overfire conditions ma...

Page 31: ...reosote buildup has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire The chimney cap can be removed for inspection maintenance and cleaning by removing three screws from the support legs and lifting upward When the fireplace is first in use inspect the chimney frequently and clean the chimney any time an accumulation is observed on the flue walls The f...

Page 32: ...ce to prevent excessive heat loss from the fireplace 5 Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombustible materials 6 Do attach the noncombustible face trim material firmly to the face of the fireplace 7 Do block in or fasten the fireplace to prevent the possibility of the fireplace shifting out of position 8 Do connect the air circulation blower to a properly grounded and fused electrical...

Page 33: ...ammable liquids gases or pressurized containers near the fireplace 17 Don t neglect to instruct all responsible persons in the proper and safe operation of the fireplace 18 Don t fail to instruct all persons especially children and elderly persons concerning the hazards of improper operation and unauthorized tampering with the fireplace 19 Don t use this fireplace to burn paper cardboard or other ...

Page 34: ... 1 1 1 1 10 FIREBRICK RIGHT SIDE PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer To ensure prompt and accurate service please provide the following information when placing a repair part order Model number of your Appliance Part Name Part Number and Quantity of parts needed See Figure 34 53D9033 Rev 1 03 03 SWB400I FIREPLACE Technical Service Department 281...

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Page 36: ...eramic and castable parts that do not affect safe operation We do not warrant this fireplace to be in compliance with your local building code Building codes vary greatly throughout the country and you should determine whether your local building code contains restrictions on the use of this fireplace before you purchase it Blowers or fans which are warranted separately Heat loss due to the passag...

Page 37: ...cannot locate your dealer call or write Monessen Hearth Systems as indicated below 2 If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time write Monessen Hearth Systems and include the date you purchased your fireplace or component its serial number and details of the problem you are having Technical Service Department 2813 W Mall Drive Unit B Florence Alabama 35630 T...

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