BFC Balanced Flue (Closed Combustion) Heat-Circulating Fireplace Model: BFC36 Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual 647 BFC cover 8/18/00 djt For use in the U.S. / Canada Underwriter’s Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412647 1/13 Rev.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Table of Contents Safety Information.......................................................................................3 Specifications and Framing .......................................................................4 Parts Identification .....................................................................................5 Chimney Requirements .............................................................................6 Planning Information...........
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Safety Information Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard. Description The BFC36 fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning fireplace.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 6QE" (624mm) Rough 6M" Opening (197mm) Depth 5156QE" (1297mm) 56O" (13mm) 56O" (1 6 " 83 (1 4m 6m m m) ) Rough Opening Height 6Q E" 5 6" 5156QE" (1297mm) (9 18 m m ) " (610mm) 23" (584mm) Rough Opening Width 43" (1092mm) 56QE" (179mm) 56O" (902mm) 35" (889mm) Gas Line Access 3956M" (997mm) " 556QE" (246mm) (279mm) 1356O" Dia. (343mm) 11" Dia. (179mm) 8" Dia.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (Cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Trim Ledge Standoff Surround Glass Door Gas Line Access Hole (Each Side) Romex Pigtail Gas Line Access Knockout (Each Side) Air Inlet Basket Grate Bottom Grille Top Grille and Air Outlet Metal Safety Strip(s) Shown not inplace (1,2 or 3 pieces) Nailing Flange FP554c Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section B D E 6 FT. C G 30° Offset Elbow Rise Offset H 30° Return Elbow 30° Offset Elbow B FP282 30˚ Elbow Offsets MBUF 5/26/96 G TCS8A Support H Hearth Floor Example 1 Example 2 Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: = 2” Min.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the chimney system will be run. Mounting the Fireplace A fireplace may only be mounted on the following surfaces: 1. A flat combustible surface. 2. A raised wooden platform. 3. A concrete block or other solid object placed beneath each of the four (4) corners of the fireplace.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chase Installation A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses the fireplace and/or chimney. Chases are typically built on the outside of the house with fireplace opening cut into the outer wall of a room. (Page 4, Fig. 2) If you need help in determining fireplace location or how the chimney system should be run, contact your Vermont Castings Group dealer for assistance. Chimney Support Strap TCS8A FP284a Fig. 6 Chimney support installation.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Electrical Wire Installation The fan requires 120V AC, 60 Hz power which may be connected from the right side of the fireplace. This power connection must be completed before the fireplace is secured and finish material applied. NOTE: Refer to instruction sheet for Model SCVS Variable Speed Fan control for speed control wiring schematic. The lower cavity of the fireplace may be accessed by removing the lower grille.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joists and other possible obstructions are located...i.e. wiring, plumbing etc... If necessary, re-position chimney and/or fireplace to avoid obstructions.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Nail Top Standoffs Elbow Strap Support Structure Elbow Strap (must be tight) Nail SideNailing Flanges Ceiling Hole Framing Angled Strap Angled Firestop FPC549a Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position. FP270/271 Installing the FPC549a Chimney System BFC Nail flange/standoff Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on circulating models top of the fireplace. 8/21/00 djt Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 13.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Ceiling Installation Attic Installation Nails (4) Joist Firestop Spacer Firestop Spacer Joist Nails (4) NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the firestop is not required in the attic installation. FP593 Fig. 15 Installing firestop spacer.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace with Vermont Castings Group chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole. There must be a 1¹⁄₂” (38 mm) air space between outermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Combustible Mantel Shelf and Trim 12" (305mm) Max. Finished Wall 1Z\x" (38mm) Stud 12" (305mm) Min. Standoff 6" (159mm) Min. Noncombustible Material Circulating Front Fireplace Opening Side View Z\x" 2 x 4 Stud Finished Wall Fireplace Front Must be sealed with noncombustible material FP531b Fig. 18 Mantel clearance. FP531b mantel clearances 9/03 djt Face Plate * 1Z\x" Ref. * 12” from top of grille opening. ** 6” from top of grille opening.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Side Wall Protection Hearth Installation Adjacent combustible side walls that are within minimum dimensions shown in Figure 23 of the fireplace opening must be protected with a specifically built wall shield as described in Figure 17. A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 20 for minimum dimensions and mounting detail.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace cordance with Figure 22 and must not cover the bottom front opening of the circulating model. Alternate noncombustible materials may be used providing the (total) thermal resistance (Rt value) of the alternate material employed is greater than or equal to R = 1.09 Thermal resistance (R) or thermal conductivity (K), may be obtained from manufacturer of the material. Factors are related by the formula K = 1/R. (Fig.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Operation Before the first fire, the location of the upper refractory baffle (ceiling panel) should be checked. This part floats intentionally and may move out of place during shipping or installation of the fireplace. If the baffle is out of place, the resulting improper air flow will cause dirty glass and improper combustion.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace 4 3 1 5 2 6 8 10 15 9 16 14 7 12 11 13 18 29 17 26 27 28 21 19 23 20 22 25 24 23 Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Ref. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Vermont Castings Group distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: Vermont Castings Group, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services. CAUTION: This fireplace and chimney assembly is a highly engineered system, and, as such, must be operated only with Vermont Castings Group approved components.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8” straight flue) multi-story installation FS6A (8” 30° inclined flue) Attic Insulation Shield Required in Canada FS2100HT Traditional Top Housing Top housing of simulated brick pattern T20B available in red, tan
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BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace LIMITED WARRANTY Factory-Build Fireplace and Components (Except Blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, Vermont Castings Group will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.
BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.Vermont Castings Group.
