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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
ME43
43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 850,027M REV. H 11/2008
MODEL
ME43BKSP
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including
but not limited
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IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY WARNING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY To avoid the risk of damaging When burning wood, use SOLID RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. fireplace materials and increas- NATURAL DRY WELL-SEASONED ing the risk of fire, do not use the WOOD ONLY. Hardwoods are WARNING fireplace to cook or warm food. recommended (soft woods tend to burn very quickly). The ME43 fireplace must be • DO NOT burn treated wood, CAUTION installed with an o
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• The minimum installed height of the CONGRATULATIONS! completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The maximum height is 60' 0". In selecting this Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning appliance you have chosen one of the finest fireplaces available. The ME43 wood fireplace is a clean burning fireplace PARTS REqUIRED that is designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth and enjoyment for many years to come. Fireplace Model ME43BK SP • 8" diameter chimney - Model Secure Temp™ Pleas
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The glass doors can be adjusted by loosening CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE Disposing Of Ashes the three (3) screws of the hinges’ supports Regular chimney inspection and maintenance (see fastening screws in Figure 1). If a minor Remove ashes only when the fire is out and combined with proper operation will help pre- angular adjustment is needed, you may loosen the ashes are cold (24 to 48 hours after the vent chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean. only two (2) of the three (3) screws using the
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HOW TO USE THE RETRACTABLE DOORS HOW TO USE THE OUTSIDE AIR REGISTER OPERATING THE FIREPLACE AND FIRESCREENS (FIREPLACE) Fuel The outside air register is located on the upper The Lennox ME43 fireplace features retractable part of the top louver. The outside air register The ME43 fireplace is designed to work best doors and firescreens in order to allow a wider supplies oxygen to the fire and allows control when fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hard- view of the fire and save space when th
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9. The ME43 fireplaces are sold with factory 2. Install the outside air assembly (or assem- Failure to use LHP parts or conduct variations installed doors. The outside combustion blies) - refer to Page8 . in techniques and construction materials air kit is mandatory and is included with the 3. Install the enclosure surrounding the fireplace described in this installation manual may (refer to the sections “Enclosure” below and create a serious fire hazard and may void fireplace. Optiona
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ENCLOSURE Flashing FLASHING Roof Support ROOF SUPPORT WARNING NON COMBUSTIBLE Non-Combustible CHASE TOP Chase Top Do not place loose insulation or A Attic TTIC any other material in the space FIRESTOP Firestop around the fireplace or the chimney. Insulation placed on or around the fireplace or chim- CEILING/FLOOR ney may cause adjacent wood to SEPARATION overheat and catch on fire. Firestop FIRESTOP 1. The fireplace must be installed against a finished wall (like drywall finish).
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Mantel A wood mantel, if installed, must be at least WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTEN- Fireplace 48" (1.2 m) above the base of the fireplace (see SION IS TO BE INSTALLED ONLY Figure 7A). There is no restriction regarding AS ILLUSTRATED. the length or the width of the mantel. The crack between the fireplace and the hearth extension must be Safety Metal Strip Hearth Extension Requirements sealed with a non-combustible Hearth Extension (referto Figures 7A and 7B ) material such as sand-cemen
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Installation instructions: NOTE: The fireplace must be electrically con- Outside Air Assembly nected and grounded in accordance with local The outside air assembly is mandatory for codes or in the absence of local codes, with the 1. Open the bottom louver of the fireplace. the fireplace . current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code. For 2. Place each blower kit into the fireplace U.S.A. installations, follow local codes and the side opening 1" from the bac
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Combustible materials can NOT be Corner Installation used in the space directly above the fireplace. Do not fill the space above 23-11/32” the fireplace with any material (Except Notes (593mm) the wood framing) J Due to Lennox Hearth Products ongoing D commitment to quality, all specifications, ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice. F All framing dimensions calculated for 2" X 3" 1/2" dry wall at the fireplace face. If MIN. sheathing the
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CENTRAL FORCED AIR KIT The knock-outs provided on the sides of the ME43 fireplace allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. The ducting system must be installed as de- INSULATED FLEX PIPE scribed below : 1. Fix the adaptor at the side of the fireplace by twist-locking the adaptor to the fireplace. You can use more than one outlet on the fireplace (Figure11 ). 2. Attach the 5" flexible pipe, using the col-
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AC chimney should not be used in cold areas, Insulate Joists where temperatures are likely to fall below 32° WARNING Same As Ceiling F (0° C), or altitudes above 4000 feet. If insulation is used, the fireplace A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any must not be placed directly other appliance. against it. Insulation or vapor barriers, if used, must first be The minimum system heights are indicated Draft Stops covered with drywall panels, in Table 1 . plywood, particle bo
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From below, install a firestop in each ceiling/ CHIMNEY INSTALLATION floor separation through which the chimney INSTRUCTIONS will pass. At the attic level, install an attic ATTIC RADIANT radiation shield from above (see Figures 17A FIRESTOP STRAIGHT INSTALLATION and 17B). Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and For ASHT+ and S-2100+ chimneys, place the roof where the chimney will pass (see Figure first chimney length on the fireplace. To lock 16). Use a plumb-bob to line
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AC Model Rain Cap (Air Cooled Insulated, Galvalume Chimney) Flashing Collar Flashing Support Attic Radiation Shield Radiation Shield AC Air Cooled Chimney Start- ing Piece Cooling Air Kit For Air Cooled Chimney ACZI (required when using AC chimney) Outside Combustion Note: TheOutside Figure 18 Air Kit (UZI) AirKit is Mandator y NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14
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CHIMNEY COLLAR SPACER (BUILT INTO FLASHING) FLASHING AC CHIMNEY Figure 19A Figure 19B ROOF DOWN SLOPE HOLE SIZE SLOPE ASHT+ S-2100+ AC 8" 8" 8" * 14-3/8" (365mm) 16" (406mm) 15" (380mm) 2/12 14-5/8" (371mm) 16-1/4" (413mm) 15-3/8" (390mm) 4/12 15-1/4" (387mm) 16-7/8" (429mm) 16-1/8" (410mm) 6/12 16-1/8" (410mm) 17-7/8" (454mm) 16-7/8" (430mm) 8/12 17-3/8" (441mm) 19-1/4" (489mm) 18-1/4" (465mm) 10/12 18-3/4" (476mm) 20-7/8" (530mm) 19-5/8" (500mm) 12/12 20-3/8" (518mm) 22-5/8" (575mm) 21-3/8" (5
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ASHT+ and S2100+ Chimneys AC chimney OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION 1. Install the first elbow. Turn it in 1. Install the first elbow. Turn it in the The minimum chimney height (including the required direction. Fasten it to required direction. To lock it in place, the fireplace) when using elbows is: the chimney with the three (3) 1/2" turn 1/8 of a turn. Fasten the straps at- (12mm) metal screws provided. tached to the elbow to the surrounding Fireplace 2. Install the necessary lengths t
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Offset Dimensions B Total Height A Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & One Length Between Elbows Two Lengths Between Elbows 8” Height 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 8” & 36” 12” & 36” 18” & 36” 24” & 36” 36” & 36” 3" 4-1/4" 5-3/4" 7-1/4" 10-1/4" 12-1/4" 13-1/4" 14-3/4" 16-1/4" 19-1/2" 15º A (156mm) (108mm) (146mm) (184mm) (260mm) (311mm) (337mm) (375mm) (413mm) (495mm) 16-1/2" 20-1/4" 26-1/4" 32" 43-1/2" 50-1/2" 54-1/4" 60" 65-3/4" 77-1/2" B (419mm) (514mm) (667mm) (813mm) (1105mm) (1276mm) (1378mm) (1
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ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD CHIMNEY AC (RSM+, RSMI30, RSMI45) AIR COOLED When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30° or 45° angle, an angled firestop and/or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only one is required (Figure 22). Table 6 gives BRACE ACRS recommended hole size for installing a wall (RADIATION radiation shield. STRAPS SHIELD) Note: 45° angle installation for Canada only. STRAPS In cold climate locations, we recommend that you use the insulated
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UNIVERSAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLATION CHIMNEY CHASE AND MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS This support has three possible uses: For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase 1. For ASHT+ and S-2100+ chimneys, it must be used on a roof to support the chimney. is considered a part of the chimney system 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the rather than part of a building. The termination offset. must be placed a minimum of 18" (460mm) 3. It may be
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OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES - ME43 Installation Accessories Installation Accessories Description Cat./ Part No. Description Cat./ Part No. Outside Air Kit (Required- Includedwith Fireplace) Forced Air Heating Kit Outside Air Coupler to connect outside air UZI to UZIDF Starter Kit: For wall or furnace installations. Includes BISFWK-1 fireplace, UZIAD blower (BISZY), flex adaptor and two clamps (BISAF), blower variable speed control (VRUW), thermo disc Outside Air Ducting - Includes
