Superior BCI-36 user manual

User manual for the device Superior BCI-36

Device: Superior BCI-36
Category: Indoor Fireplace
Manufacturer: Superior
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Added : 11/29/2013
Number of pages: 20
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARD SERIES
36" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 700,040M REV. A 02/2008
MODELS
BR-36 BC-36
BRI-36 BCI-36
BR-36-2 BC-36-2
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-
stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
includ

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2. Always check your local building codes. The The manufacturer is not responsible for any TABLE OF CONTENTS installation must comply with all local, regional, smoking or related problems that may result Safety Rules .................................... page 2 state and national codes and regulations. from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is the responsibility of the builder/contractor to Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2 3. These fireplaces must be installed with ensure tha

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The "C" models are designed as heat circulating When complete these fireplace systems con- PRECAUTIONS fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory sists of four basic “sub-systems”: fans. Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult 1. The Fireplace to install. However, in the interest of safety, it The BRI and BCI models are fully insulated for 2. The Chimney and Termination is recommended that the installer be a quali- installation in colder climates. 3. The Optional Glass Doors fied or cer

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Insulate Joists Chimney Height LOCATION OF FIREPLACE Same As Ceiling The total height of your completed fireplace Carefully select the proper location for heat system from the surface the fireplace rests on circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions to the chimney top must not exceed 60' and and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre- must also meet minimum height requirements. planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches Refer to the minimum system height chart. can save considerable ti

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1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace ASSEMBLY STEPS Top Spacer system including chimney and surround ma- terials such as brick, stone, etc., to be in- Note: The following steps represent the normal Maintain stalled. Shipping weights for the fireplace 1" (25 mm) sequence of installation. Each installation is Air Space may be found on page 18. unique, however, and might require a different At Back And Sides sequence. 2. Measure the square footage of the floor space to be occupied by the

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FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS 1-1/2" 9-5/8" (38 mm) (244 mm) 7-1/2" (191 mm) 36" (914 mm) 37" (940 mm) 20-3/16" 1-1/2" Metal Safety Strips (513 mm) 27-7/8" (708 mm) 2" (51 mm) Figure 8 7-3/16" (183 mm) 40" (1016 mm) 43" Blocking (1092 mm) Front (BC Model Shown) Appliance Top Spacer Metal Safety Strips Figure 9 9-7/8" Combustion (251 mm) Air Inlet Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and specifi- cations on pages 6 and 7 for framing dimensions Gas Line 32" Access (813 mm) and details. Frame appliance

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FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Framing Dimensions C Back Wall of FOAK Combustion Chase/Enclosure Air Kit - Optional Including Finising A 42-1/4" 1073 mm Materials if any B1 37-1/2" 953 mm D J F B2 54-1/2" 1384 mm (See Note) C 28-3/4" 730 mm D 15-3/8" 391 mm A E Header Rough E 70" 1778 mm Framing Face (Unfinished Shown) F 35" 889 mm Corner Installation *B2 G 20-5/8" 524 mm Figure 14 B1 H 19-5/8" 498 mm J 49-1/2" 1257 mm A K 8" 203 mm Fireplace Framing *Note: When Framing With 6” Studs Header Must Note:

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Step 4. Fireplace should be fastened to side Note: If the fireplace is installed against an inside framing members using the nailing tabs at the wall, the Class 0 metallic air duct may be ex- top and bottom of the fireplace front face. Use tended into a ventilated attic space at least 18" 8d nails or equivalent (Figure 17 ). (457 mm) above the attic floor. Secure the duct hood to a vertical post with the inlet positioned downward. Ensure that nothing blocks the hood opening. This air duct must

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Step 4. Note: Chimney sections are con- Note: Assemble one component of chimney at CHIMNEY 30° OFFSET THROUGH FLOOR structed with a unique locking tab design, a time (inner section first, then outer section OR CEILING which ensures an immediate, tight assembly last) before proceeding with the next complete between sections. Plan your chimney require- It may be necessary to assemble the chimney at section. ments carefully before assembly as chimney 30° when passing through the floor or ceiling is

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Roof Ridge FTF8-S4 Stabilizer Figure 28 120° Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to any Figure 30 Figure 32 subsequent chimney sections following the stabilizer when installing. Ensure each subse- Step 8. Slide the FTF8 storm collar (ordered Step 10. Using a FTF8-CTD Round Termination: quent chimney section is securely attached by separately) over outer chimney, rest on flash- testing as noted in Step 4. ing spacers and align with top surface of 1. Hold the FTF8-CTD over top of last chimney fl

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To determine the number of chimney sections Less Than 10' and chimney components required, follow these steps: 2' Min. 1. Determine total vertical height of the fireplace 3' installation. This dimension is the distance from Min the surface the fireplace sets on to the point 10' 3' Min where smoke exits from the termination. 2. Determine the number of chimney compo- nents required, except chimney sections. This would include firestop spacers, stabilizers, roof flashing, etc. 3. The effective heig

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The offset and return elbows may be attached FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART together, or a section or sections of chimney may be used between, but do not exceed 20' in Height Of Number Of FTF8 Height Of Number Of FTF8 total length between elbows. If sections of pipe Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Lengths exceed 10' between elbows, a chimney stabi- Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" lizer must be used at the midpoint (Figure 36 ). 11 0 11 1 0 0

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A OFFSET ELEVATION CHART 1 A B FTF8-ES30 Number of FTF8 Chimney Sections Return Elbow Offset Height Offset/Return FTF8-S4 (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Stabilizer 12" 18" 38" 48" 20' Max. 415 ³⁄₄ 10 0 0 0 0 924 ¹⁄₂ 10 1 0 0 0 B 1 12 29 ³⁄₄ 10 0 1 0 0 Stabilizer 14 ¹⁄₄ 33 ¹⁄₂ 10 2 0 0 0 17 ¹⁄₄ 38 ¹⁄₂ 10 1 1 0 0 10' Max. 20 ¹⁄₄ 43 ³⁄₄ 10 0 2 0 0 21 45 ¹⁄₄ 1 0 00 1 0 Offset 22 ¹⁄₄ 47 ¹⁄₂ 1 0 2 1 0 0 Elbow 25 ¹⁄₄ 52 ¹⁄₂ 1 0 1 2 0 0 26 ¹⁄₄ 54 ¹⁄₄ 10 1 0 1 0 27 55 ³⁄₄ 10 0 0 0 1 28 ¹⁄₄ 57 ³⁄₄ 1 0 0 3 0 0 29

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Step 1. Determine the offset distance where chimney is to pass through the first ceiling- dimension “A.” To find this point on your ceil- Joints ing, first determine the center point for a verti- cal chimney following the instructions for ver- tical installation. Chimney Section 4' Measure height to the ceiling from the top of Return fireplace-dimension “B.” Use the appropriate Elbow Offset Elevation Chart to find dimension “A.” Mark point where you will drive your nail to Figure 41 No. 8 x 1/2"

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POWER TO THE FIREPLACE This provision is intended for connection to a The Optional Blower Kit WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE AC- decorative gas appliance incorporating an au- Operates on 115 volt 60 Hz 150 watts AC TUATOR ARM LOCKING SCREW UNLESS tomatic shut-off device and complying with the THE COMPLETE OUTSIDE AIR VENT SYS- Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for installation in vented fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60 TEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN ACCOR- HOUSE (1991) or American Gas Association draft re-

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If you’re installing a gas line, connect it before Note: A 1"* air space must be preserved for all the fireplace is framed and enclosed in the combustible materials extending for any con- Finished 12" Wall finished wall. The gas knockout is determined tinuous length adjacent to the chimney. Max. by the indentation located at the bottom and 1 1/2" slightly off center in the side refractories. THE It is especially important to insulate between Header KNOCKOUT IS ALWAYS REMOVED FROM IN- the studs o

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Hearth Extension Dimensions A 16" B 35" C 8" D 51" C B C Note: To convert inches to millimeters A divide by 0.03937 D Figure 47 Answer - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .417”, Methods of Determining Hearth Extension and Wall Shield therefore round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 1/2”. Equivalents - To determine the thickness required for the alternate material when either the “k” value or “r” value is known, use either the k formula or r formula. Listed M

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The sum of all “R values” is: .70 + .10 +. 038 + .10 = .938 Wall Shield Required Where Less Than 12" This would NOT be an acceptable combination 24" of material for the hearth extension since the total calculated “R value” of the materials used 5 1/2" is under the required “R value” of 1.19. An additional layer of insulating materials must 30" be used. Note: Also see NFI Certification Manuals for 2" expanded explanation on calculating “R val- C ues” when multiple materials are used. B Max. Thic

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INSTALLATION COMPONENTS (FBK-200 Models Only) The following items are available for use in the installation of this appliance. Chimney Section 63L10 FTF8-12 63L13 FTF8-18 Forced Air Blower Kits 63L14 FTF8-36 -Single Speed 80L84 FBK-100 63L15 FTF8-48 Firestop Spacer (30°) 63L30 F8FS30 -Variable Speed 80L85 FBK-200 Firestop Spacer (30°) 63L32 F8FS30-2** Canadian 62L92 FTF8-18C Chimney Section 62L93 FTF8-36C Offset/ Return 63L38 F8F6 Flashing 63L39 F8F12 Package (30°) 63L22 FTF8-ES30 Outside Combus

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INSTALLATION COMPONENTS Chase Termination Chase Termination (Square) 63L51 FTF8-CT2 (Square) 63L48 FTF8-CT1 Attic Shield Assembly 63L67 FTF8-FSAS** **Note: 2" clearance required for Canadian Chase Termination (Round) 63L45 FTF8-CTDT Locking Band 63L60 FLB Installation - as applicable. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for


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