Monessen Hearth LO-Rider Designer Vent Free Fireboxes LLCF36, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...n and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type un...

Page 2: ...N of FIREBOX 5 CLEARANCES and HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 7 FIREPLACE FRAMING 9 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 11 GAS LINE INSTALLATION 14 CANOPY INSTALLATION 15 WIRING to JUNCTION BOX 16 GLASS CLEANING 16 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 17 USING OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT 18 WARRANTY BACK COVER CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...e National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 l NFPA 54 9 This unit complies with Z21 91 Ventless Firebox Enclosures for gas fired unvented decorative room heaters 10 Do not install the firebox in a bathroom or bedroom 11 Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Do not allow fans to blow directly into fireplace Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox Ceiling fans may create drafts that alt...

Page 4: ...ot alter or modify the firebox or its components under any circumstances Any modification or alteration of the firebox system including but not limited to the firebox and accessories may void the warranty listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation BEFORE YOU START CHECK YOUR PACKING LIST TO VERIFY THAT ALL LISTED PARTS HAVE BEEN RECEI...

Page 5: ...d also be planned The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation Each installation is unique however and might require a different sequence 1 Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing 2 Field wire main power supply to circulating models with fan kit Electrical connections should only be performed by an experienced licensed certified tradesman 3 Plumb gas line Ga...

Page 6: ...on and combustion air DO NOT INSTALL THIS FIREBOX IN A BATHROOM This firebox enclosure is approved for bedrooms on the condition that the unvented room heater does not exceed 10 000 BTUs input and the room is properly sized for combustion air Location should be out of high traffic or windy or drafty areas DO NOT INSTALL WHERE CURTAINS FURNITURE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE OBJECTS ARE LESS THAN 36 ...

Page 7: ...fer to Figure 3 2 Ceiling Clearance The ceiling must be at least 42 from the top of the firebox opening bottom of hood Refer to Figure 3 3 Back Wall Clearance The appliance may be placed against a combustible back wall 4 Parallel Wall Clearance The clearance from the opening of the firebox to any wall that is parallel to the opening should not be less than 36 LSTF36 and LPF36 models only Refer to ...

Page 8: ...talled directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform of an appropriate height Do not place fire box on carpeting vinyl or other soft floor coverings It may however be placed on a flat wood plywood par ticle board or other hard surfaces Be sure firebox rests on a solid continuous floor or platform with appropriate framing for support so that no cold air can enter room from under the fireb...

Page 9: ...classification noncombustible material includes but is not limited to stone brick and mortar Noncombustibles are safe to overlay the black painted metal face including radiant plates and do not pose a fire hazard Any noncombustible finish material must not extend past or interfere with the fireplace opening The classification combustible material includes but is not limited to plywood drywall and ...

Page 10: ...earance and height requirements identified in this manual WARNING Figure 13 Top View of Framing Specifications for See Through Unit Model LSTF36 FIREPLACE FRAMING Figure 14 Framing Specifications for See Through Unit Model LSTF36 Two by Four Two by 2x filler to be installed after fireplace is set in place 425 8 223 16 3413 16 ...

Page 11: ...s final position and frame later 3 Level and plumb firebox by checking edges of firebox Shim if necessary 4 Attach nailing flanges to studs See Figure 15 5 Install canopy Refer to page 15 for canopy installation FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Figure 15 Location of Nailing Flanges and Floor Screws Nailing Flange Figure 16a 1 2 drywall position Figure 16b 5 8 drywall position ...

Page 12: ...e firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later 4 Level and plumb firebox by checking edges of firebox Shim if necessary 5 Attach nailing flanges to studs See Figure 17 6 Install canopy Refer to page 15 for canopy installation Figure 17 Location of Nailing Flanges and Floor Screws Nailing Flange ...

Page 13: ...ure 16 2 Slide firebox into prepared framing or position firebox in its final position and frame later 3 Level and plumb firebox by checking edges of firebox Shim if necessary 4 Attach nailing flanges to studs See Figure 18 5 Install canopy Refer to page 15 for canopy installation Figure 18 Location of Nailing Flanges and Floor Screws ...

Page 14: ...ent trap may be upstream of the heater to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through trap to the heater controls and burners Failure to do so could prevent the heater from operating reliably Consult applicable codes In addition to the regulator fitted to the heater an external regulator must be used on all propane LPG heaters to reduce the supply tank pressure to 13 w c maximum Any cop...

Page 15: ...ith the unvented decorative room heater 1 Align the canopy with the holes in the top frame 2 Secure canopy with five 5 screws provided 3 Repeat on other side for See Through Unit LSTF36 and Peninsula Unit LPF36 Install the 20 canopy on the shorter end with two 2 screws LRCF36 LLCF36 Close fireplace screen panel before operating decorative type unvented room heater CANOPY INSTALLATION Figure 19 Can...

Page 16: ...ordance to prevailing codes 2 The junction box is preinstalled at the factory Remove junction box cover by removing the screw from the out side firebox wall 3 The junction box cover has a factory installed romex style strain relief connector Connect the wires according to the wiring diagram below Route the connected wire leads through the strain relief connector See Figure 20 Figure 20a Wiring Dia...

Page 17: ...0138 4 26D0138 2 5 Screen Rod End 43D0116 1 6 Brick Panel Common 79D0093 1 79D0093 1 79D0093 1 6 Brick Panel Corner 79D0094 1 6 Brick Panel Hearth 79D0095 1 79D0095 1 79D0095 1 6 Brick Panel See Thru 79D0096 1 7 Door Assembly 79D0034 1 8 Nailing Flange 79D0091 5 79D0091 5 79D0091 5 ACCESSORIES 9 Outside Air Kit AK 4 1 AK 4 1 AK 4 1 10 Blower Kit BLOTDL BLOTDL BLOTDL Not shown 1 8 6 7 2 10 4 3 3 5 ...

Page 18: ...space or garage space 5 locate air supply at least 3 away from any appliance vent terminal 6 Avoid extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly These conditions increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct See Figures 22 through 25 for methods of installing the outside air for combustion assemblies Figure 22 Baseme...

Page 19: ...ng collar with duct clamp or screws See Figure 27 DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected WARNING Figure 26 Attaching Outside Air Starting Collar and Insulation Ring to Left Side of Fireplace Figure 27 Attaching Outside Duct to Starting Collar Insulation Ring AK 4 Starting Collar Sheet Meal Screws Left Side of Fireplace Shorter End of Air Starting Collar Air Starting Colla...

Page 20: ...l Note If the wall covering is brick or stone use appropriate masonry fasteners If necessary splice the duct Use a model 403 duct connector to splice duct sections INSTALLING MODEL 403 DUCT CONNECTOR 1 Push insulation back approximately 2 from the end of each duct 2 Slip each duct over duct connector until an equal length of connector extends into each duct 3 Place duck clamp over the end of each ...

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Page 24: ...r in accordance with the installation instructions The Limited Lifetime Warranty will also be void if the appliance is not operated and maintained according to the operating instructions supplied with the appliance and does not extend to 1 firebox burner assembly damage by accident neglect misuse abuse alteration negligence of others including the installation thereof by unqualified installers 2 t...