American Energy Systems MAGNUM ZC User manual

MAGNUM® ZCTM
(MAGNUM ZERO-CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE)
OWNER 'S MANUAL
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
I'LEASE READ T ill S ENT llm MANUAL IIEFORE INSTALLATION
AND USE OF YOUR MAGNUM ZC
FlR EI'LACE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW T il E SE INSTllU CrJO NS MAY IlESULT IN I'ROl'ICRTY
I> AMAGE ,IIOlll LY IIAllM OR EVEN lJIeATH.
AMEIUCAN ENERGY SYS TE MS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY,
IMI'LIEI> OR
ST ATED, FOR THE INS TALL A TIO N OR
MAINTENANCE OF ru s MAGNUM ZC FIREI'LACE AND ASSUMES
NO RESI'ONSIIIILITY FOIl ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
Safety tested by Wanl <x: k Ilc ne y to UL 127· 1988.CAN /CS A· U te S610-M93
C c rt ifi ~ d 10 EPA Method 28A&SGJecxcmpt sla h.lV
I ~ sJ c _ 4 by Method SO for c lTli ss io n ~ .s _u l l s 3.490glhr
IThis appliance can be installed in all applications ex cep t a mobile home installation or II IIUD home. InSllllhltions ano 8permanent I
manufactured home is determined by local building authorities
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. - ISOM ichigan
Su e et N.E.- IIUTCIIINSON, MINNESOTA 55350
(320) 587-65 65 PHONE - [phone] FAX
[e-mail]- www.magnum hC a LCQ m
Rev date )1/09

Dear Va lu ed Magnum C us to mer ,
I would like to take this time to thank you personally for the purchase of your Magnum
Fireplace. You have purchased a product that has, over the past 32 years, earned its reputation
for unmatched quality and efficiency.
The added features
of this fireplace will enable you to have years of trouble-free operation.
Please read this manual completely through before attempting to install your Magnum ZC
fireplace. It
will give you step by step instructions for proper installation, operation, and
maintenance.
Sin c er ely ,
H<.Ia
Mike Haefner
Owner
Amrrirllo Enrr2Y Sysle u15 , lur•
./ ilEAl) THE Ol' EIlA TIO NS SECTION OF T illS MAN UA L IlE. 'OIl E
OI' F.IlA Tl NG YOUIl UN IT.
./ Always unplug the power of the unit before attempting service work.
./ 1>0NOT connect the unit to a chimney serving another appliance.
./ Chimney size 7 or 8 inch listed type 2100' H1'. Insulated or Air Cooled Chimney
venting can be used.
./ Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
./ All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
./ 1> 0 N OT use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for usc with this
fireplace.
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IIOI'EIlAT ING YOUR MAG NUM zc II
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11 1C MAGNUM ZC is designed to work. best when fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hardwoods nrc preferred 10
softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density. Hardwoods will result in a longer burning
fire and less frequent refueling. The MAGNUl\l ZC should be fueled with wood cut to 18" (457 nun) or less in
length. Moisture content of 15% 10 20%. wood seasoned for approximately two (2) years is preferred.
Excessively wet wood will be difficult 10 bum, and will result in lower efficiency. increased crcosoring, and
deposits on the glass. Excessively dry wood will bum well but will also have higher emissions and shorter
burning time.
Do not bum scrap or garbage, treated wood or wood such as driftwood from the ocean which has been exposed
10 salt or other chemicals. Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and chimney. Do not abuse the unit by
burning large amounts of paper or cardboard. Christmas tree branches or building construction materials such as
pressed wood, plywood, or lumber cannot be used. Intense firing with these may overheat the fireplace, causing
damage to the unit or a chimneyfire if the chimney is creosoted.
nR ST FlI 1ES
Labels, which may have been applied to the glass, arc easilyremoved before the fireplace is started.
The first 5 or 6 fires should be small fires
of short duration (about 30-60 minutes). The first fire should be
especially short. This will help cure (dry) the refractory bricks and paint. The first fires may produce slight
smoking and smell due to curing
of the paint and steel, and any dust accumulated on the fireplace will be bum!
off at this time.
fo rthis reason the room should be well ventilated for the first few fires.
HUII./JIN(,'A nN E
To start a fire, place severalcrumpled up balls of newspaper in the firebox. Place small dry pieces of kindling on
top
of the paper, crisscrossing the kindling so that there arc air spaces in between. Place larger pieces of kindling
on top
of the pile. Open the damper and combustion air controls fully and light the new sp aper. Once the
newspaper and kindling arc well ignited cordwood can be added. The unit will bum best with 2-4 pieces
of
cordwcod spaced I" (25m ll1) to 2" (50 mm) apart allowing air to get under the fuel. Crisscrossing, or arranging
the fuel so thai air can get underneath, will help the fire to get started easily. The unit should be operated with
the damper and combustion air controls fully open long enough to get the cordwood well ignited. The airtight
doors should be left open approximately )" until the fire is well established (usually 30-45 minutes). This will
help keep the glass clean.
IM MPER / COMIlUSITON AIR CONTROI.S
When starting a fire, open the damper and combustion air controls to the full open position (damper handle
straight up and ZC-60 combustion air knob pulled out). After the fire has had sufficient time to ignite, close
damper control to desired setting, approximately 2/3 to fully closed) Normally the combustion air control will be
left fully open when the fire is burning, and closed when you are no longer using the unit. If you have excessive
chimney draft or want the unit to bum slower adjust the control up to V,closed.
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NO TE : When you partially or fully close the combustion air-control you will get additional buildup of soot on
the glass. When the unit is not in operation close the damper and the combustion air controls all the way to
minimize c
old air penetration (frosting) of the unit glass when it is cold.
Always open the damper control fully open b
ef ore opening the door, 10 minimize the possibility of back drafting
(smoke) coming into the room. All ow approximately 10 S1.'CO nds of time before opening the doors.
ACCELER AT ED COMBUST/ON (I ii!: " lI nl' Olllplll)
The maximum heat output for the MAGNU l\l 'I. eis achieved by burning with the doors closed and the damper
nnd combustion air controls fully opened. By this method, the
MAG NUM ZC can produce 85,000+ BTU's of
heat per hour. It will be necessary to reload with wood every one to two hours. This is the least efficient method
of'burnlng the
MAG NUM ZC and must not be done for long periods of time.
Usc caution when firing with the damper control wide open. Only bum hard eordwood in
this mann er . Never
bum scrap wood or softwood in this manner. Damage to the firebox or chimney fires could occur.
Do not overfill with wood in an attempt to prolong reloading lime. Too much wood may cause an over fire
condition damaging the fireplace. Never load over 3-4 pieces
of wood at atime a ll (his setting.
ME DI UM COMBUS T/ON
This is the recommended way to operate your MAG NUI\I ZC to achieve the highest level of efficiency and the
least amount of creosote on the glass and in the chimney.
The damper control should he approximately 2/3 closed and the combustion air 2/3 to fully open. The precise
selling will depend on many factors, including chimney height, house
air tightness and the moisture conlent of
the wood.Three (3) to four (4) medium size pieces
of split wood (ranging from 4" to 8" in diameter should be
burning on a bed of hot coals. The heat output will be approximately 65,000 BTU per hour and the loading time
will be 3 1
04 hours. Softwoods may be burned using this method but bum time will be substantially reduced.
SI .OWC OMIlUSTION
Place four (4) to six (6) pieces of split wood six (6) inches or greater in diameter on top of a hot bed of coals.
Close the damper control
213 to fully closed lind adjust the combu stion air control 2/3 closed. This method of
burning should beused only after operating the
MAG NUM ze with the damper control opcn to produce a hot
fire (sec R
ef ueling For Best Performance). Creosote from the fire may accumulate on the glass doors unless the
firebox is hot.
Sl
ow combustion can be used at night in or der to reduce the heat output and 10 prolong the bum. Although
active burning will appear to cease after 4 to 6 hours, a bed of hot coals wilt continue to bum and prod uce heal.
Thes e coals will remain hot throughout the night and will facilitate re-light ing the fire the next morning.
This method
of operation will accelerate creosote accumulation in the chimney. Therefore, it will be nec essary to
inspect and clean the chimney more frequently.
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RE-FII HI NG FOR /lEST PERFORMANCE
The l\l A( ;NUl\1 ZC will operate best if attention is given to operating the unit with the damper open for a short
period of time after refueling in order to bring the fuel load as well us the fireplac
e/ chimney system, tip to its
optimum operating temperature. By operating the MAGNUM ZC with a hot start after refueling, the
MAG NUM ZC can achieve the bum rates of slow combustion, but with the temperature and performance of
medium combustion. Combustion efficiency is relative 10 firebox temperature, and the
ref ore ensuring that there
is sufficien
llc mpcralure in the firebox will improve pcrfo nn ancc. Once the firebox is hal enough so that names
reach bey
ond the baffle, the damp er can be closed 10 the minimum selling. If the [lames do not continue beyond
the edge of the baffle, the air control should be reopened to establish a holler fire. The benefit
of this technique
will becleaner glass, less crcosotlng, greater efficiency, and the most pleasing fire for your en
jo yment.
SMOKING: Cm"ws am II ro" hle. <;lu wl illl:
To reduce the likelihood of smoking when opening the doors, open the damper bef ore opening the doors. Your
fireplace has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally there may be a small
amount of smoking upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up. but this should not continue. If the
fireplace continues to smoke it is probably due to one
or more of tile following reasons:
1. T il E IJO Olt S AIU: P AIHI ALLV OI'I,:N
./ Open boih doors fully when opening them .
2. NOT ENOUGH IlEI'LAO :MENT A lii (HOUSE IlEI'IU:SSUllI ZATION)
./ As the fire bums, air goes lip the chimney. This air 1II 11 St be replaced through leakage into the house, or
lhrough the outside air duct
(if installed). When operating j he MAGNUM ZC. the outside air supply should
be open. Opcn a nearby window temporarily 10 check the adeq uacy of the replacement air supply. Correct
depressurization problem by installing make-up air.
3, VI:NTILATOIl FAN OI'EIlATING (HOUSE IlEPIlESSUllIZATION)
./ These fans draw air 011 1of the house and may actually drew air down the chimney. Open a nearby window
and tum off all fans to determine if this is thecause
of the problem.
4. TOO LAIlGE 01 ' A FIIlE
./ Do not bum more than 3"-4" medium (4" diameter) (100 nun}size logs at a lime.
5. WE TWOOn
./ Wet or tarred wood will smolder and smoke instead of bum properly.
6. mu rv OR IILOCKlm CIII MNF. V
./ Check to make sure the chimney is clear and reasonably clean.
7. CIIIMNEY HI:IGIIT NOT SUFFICIENT
./ The chimney IIIl1 st extend at least 3' (915 mm) above its point of COil tact with the roof and at least 2' (610
mm) higher than any roof or wall within 10' (3 m) of it. When Installed with off sets, additional height is
required 10 maintain the minimum height and to compensate for the decrease in draft. Additional height will
increase draft and will decrease the tendency to smoke if caused by low draft. Tall buildings, trees, and
surrounding hills will cause down drafts resulting in back drafting (smoking) when opening the fireplace
doors.
8. N EGAT IV EIIUESSUl tE IN T in : 1I0 USE
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./ With no fire, there should be sufficient dran to exhaust cigarette smoke or other smoke introduced under the
barnc. If the chimncy has b"een installed properly and is op cr etlog properly, thenthe smoke should go lip the
flue. Chimneys that have li ninstallation de fi ciency, or one or more of thc above problems. may be drawing
cold air down the Ilnc and into the room. TI1Cse chimneys will often smoke temporarily on startup until the
chimney is heated up. Closing upstairs windows and opening a nearby window will help to overcome
smokingcaused by house depressurization.
IMPORTANT P OI N J:4 i:
• Use Solid Fuel Only
./' 1> 0 1I 0t block the hot air vents or air inlet to the fireplace, as this will cause the fireplace to overheat.
./' Never start a tire using gasoline, kerosene, charcoallighter fluid, or any other combustible liquid.
./' 1> 0not bum coal. 111esulfur in coal will corrode the firebox.
./' 1> 0not bum driftwood that has been in the ocean or salt water. The salt will corrode the firebox and
chimney.
./' 1> 0not operate the unit with the doors partially open (except on startup), or with one door open, since this
may cause smoke to be drawn into the room. (Doors must be fully open or fully c1oscd.)
./' 1> 0 "01burn wood in the area in front of the log guard or a log grate ( if used).
./' 1> 0nol abuse the unit by over firing or by burning paper ,cardboard or constructionmaterial such as pressed
wo
od , plywood, or lumber.
./' Uo not allow the wood to smolder or bum without flame, since this will produce excessive creosote and
cause the glass to become dirty.
./' W ar ning: Never usc substitute glass materials. If the glass needs replacement, order glass #AR-1400 from
your MAGNUM ZC dealer.
./' War ll i n~ : Do not slum doors shu! - Do not hit doors with logs, this can cause serious damage to doors
and/or break the high temperature glass.
./ Kccp smatt children aW llYf rom Ilr cpluce. Front surfaces are extremely hot.
./ Wa rnin g: Do not clean door glass while hot. Wait for unit to cool down bef ore servicing or cleaning.
ASIJES
Remove ashes only when the fire is out and the ashes are cold. Place the ashes in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Do not put ashes in
II cardboard box, and do not place the container on or ncar combustible material.
The ashes remain hot for days and can start
II fire. Do not leave the ashes in the house as they give off carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
Stirring the ashes in the firebox occasionally when loading wood will cause them to bum thoroughly and reduce
the need for removing the ashes.
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CRf.'OSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to
fonn a black deposit. called creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney Ilue of a
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire.
lf the creosote accumulation is large. a creosote fire in the chimney can damage the
chimney and overheat the surrounding wood framing. Creosote formation in a chimney can be minimized by
making small hal fires rather than slow burning, smoldering fires, and by proper refueling techniques. The
l\ tA G N U~ 1 ZC is designed and tested to produce a low amount of emissions when operated correctly.
CH IM NEY MAINTENANCE
Regular chimney inspections and maintenance combined with proper operation will prevent chimney fires. Keep
your chimney clean. Do nor allow more than 1/16" creosote buildup in your chimney. 111e amount of creosote
will depend on variables such as frequency
of use and type of fire. We recommend that you:
./ Initially inspect the chimney system every month or two. From this you will learn how often it will be
nec essary to clean your chimney.
./ liavc your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. If yO Il wish to clean it yourself, we recommend
using a stiffplastic or non-metallic brush. If a metal brush is used. its size should be slightly smaller than the
flue to avoid damaging the chimney. Do not lise a brush Ihal will scratch the stainless steel interior of the
chimney. Do not expect chemical cleaners 10 keep your chimney clean.
./ The rain cap can be removed for inspection and/or cleaning of the chimney.
1)f. i1U NG W IT H A CH IM NE Yn nE
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection combined with proper operation can prevent chimney fires.
If you have a chimney fire, follow these steps:
I) Close the fireplace doors and damper Icombustion air dampers.
2) Alert your family
of the possible danger.
3) Alert your fire department.
4) If possible. use a dry chemical fire extinguisher. baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do not usc water as
it may cause a dangerous steam explosion.
S) Check outside to ensure that sparks and hoi embers coming out of the chimney arc not igniting the ro
of .
6) Do not usc the fireplace again until your chimney and fireplace has been inspected by a qualified chimney
sweep orII Fire Department Inspector.
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14K Ga U) H NI SII DOOR CARE (Opti01Il1/)
Usc soap and water mixture and a soft cloth to clean the 24K gold surface. Do not use abrasives such as steel
wool or steel pads for they will scratch the gold finish. Do not usc harsh polishing agents as they will wear
off
the gold surface.
DOORS (II i ~ nol recollu ll(" nded to interchan ge dours o ll("e they l1 r (" imt a ll("d lllt your un it)
The doors come mounted and ad jus ted on the MAGNUM ZC fireplace. If you are changing to a different finish
option there may have to he adjustments made to the door hinges and latches.
Keep the door latches and hinges lubricated with all-purpose grease such as WD·40, at least once a year. To
adjust the tightness
of the door latch follow the instructions listed below. If the doors are out of alignment, you
will have to take the doors
off of the hinges and tap the hinges in or out to align the doors straight with each
other. Be sureto place the door pin in the hinge hole beforetapping on the hinge to keep the hole from becoming
our of round.
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I) Spring Handles
2) Sleet Shank
J) Steel Collar
4) Spring
5) Expand Pin
6) Steel Shenk
7) Set Screw
8) Allen Wrench
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2) 24 Karat Gold D
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J) Nickel Doors ACI·NKL.A
Only these d oor assemblies can be used
on the l\1lIJ: 1l 1ll1l l C fireplace.
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lf the door is removedfor any reason,care must be taken
in reinstalling the door to ensure proper alignmcnt and fit.
Setting the door is quite simple, Ensure the door is in the
fully open position.Once done, align the female portion
of' the d
oor hinge with the male portion of'the stove hinge.
Gently lower the door hinges
over the stove hinge pin.
Once the door hinges have been SC
I, the door can be
clo sed to check f or proper fit To remove the door,
simply linup Oil the do
or from the stove hinges. If the
door fit is not satisfactory, the home
ow ner can adjust the
door using the hinge screws, refer to FIGURH 3A.
F IGUIIE 3t\ J
HI GH T IIANIH .E ASSEl\ tIII.V i Place the #3 steel collar over the 112 steel shank and place the steel shank
through the W' hole located on the bollom
of the right door. Then place the 11 4spring over the W' s han sliding it
against the cast iron doo r. Then while supporting the steel shunk underneath with II hammer or such, install the
11 5expand pin. Note that the #5 expand pin must be installed with the pin facing so that when the door is closed
the spring handle will be facing to the right.
SEE THE ASSEMBLY IN FIGURE I &3. To adjust the right door,
simply pull on the steel shank to give it a little spring tension and then tighten the set screw 0
11 the steel collar
using the
119 Allen wrench provided. Adjust the door so that the handle pulls the door lip so that Ihe gasket seals
agains rthc doorfmme.DO NOT OVHR TIG Jrrf;N T ilE DOOR ss tt W I/.! . TWI.\T 1' 11,. : CAST FRAME AND
COUl ,D CAll SH ClI.ASS BREAKAGE.
u :r r IIANIH ,E AS SEM BLY; Place the #3 steel collar ove r the #6 steel shank and place in the W' hole
located on the bottom
of the right door. Next, place the #7 set screw in the threaded hole directly below the
handle and tum into place. Align the #6 steel shank so that it is 01 the slime engle
a~ the leO handle. facing left.
Then tighten the setscr ew with the #9 Allen wrenches provided. Finally, slide the /13 steel collar up against the
cost end tighten. (SEE FIGURE 2)
N OTE: TIle spring hundles are installed by twisting them onto the W' steel shank like you would screw on a nul.
Ap ply a slightamount of pressure as you tum the spring handles into place.
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Gl ASS &GASKETR Hl' U CH MI iNT
To remove the glass, take the d oor off of the fmme by opening the door and lifting the cas t iron door up ofT of the
hinges. Make S Ure that the door is cool before laking orr or the unit. Move the door back and forth as you lift.
The hinge pins arc snug. La y the door 011 8 n ew sp aper or cloth 10 keep the sool and dirt from gelling on the floor.
Next. using a Phillips #2 screwdriver. loosen the
fO llr-(4) screws that hold the clips in place. ( SEE FIGURE 4)
Make sure not 10 bind the screwdriver against the glass. Remove the glass thn! is broken and clean the area that
the glass sits in. The replacement glass
will have new gaskcting installed from the factory. Make sure thai all of
the old gasketing is removed from thedoor.
Carefully place the new glass in the door channel and replace the clipsthat hold the glass in place.When
installing the screws make sure thut thc clips nrc tightened evenly.
1> 0not tlghtcn the screws on onc end and then
the other.
The clips should put even pressure against the glnss so it will not move but is 1I 0t binding. When you
tighten the screws, remember that thcy nrc easily stripped lind should only be tightened enough to hold the clips
firmly .Make sure that you do not bind the screwdriver again stthe gI IlSS .Finally,be careful uot to drop the cast
frame as you align it with the hinges and slip it into place.
G1A .\·S C.A RE eREPLACf:MBNT
Th e glass used for the MAC :NUM 'I. e: doors is a high temperature ceramic glass. (f the glass breaks, it must be
replaced with factory replaccm cnt ceramic glass (SEE FIGURE 5 FOR DIMENSIONS). Tempered or ordinary
glass will not withstand the high temperatures
of the MAGNUM 'I.e. Replacement glass should be purchased
from your dealer or the factory. Do not operate the unit with cracked or broken glass.
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111e MA(;NUM ZC has 1II1 nir wash system designed to keep the glass fairly clean under normal conditions. A
small amount of soot may build up on the glass area; especially if the doors nrc not scaled lightly (sec door
adjustments). Under low fire conditions (
comb ustion damper closed) the glass will tend 10 get dirty unless the
fuel, firebox and glass are maintained at h
ott empcrnturcs (sec refueling).
To clean Ihe glass, then: are anumber of specially designed cleaners. Your authorized !\IA(: NUI\1 ZC Dealer
can rec
omm end asuitable cleaner which is available in your area. Regular household glass cleaners will not
clean creosote. Do nol usc abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass.
'I'l l' :Amways h rand cream ~ I a !l !l cleaner wo rk sgreat.
(;A.\' KHT RHI'I A CHMBNT
Remove the doors from the unit and lay them gasket side up on a clean so il surface. To replace the gasket, first
remove the entire old gaskel and gasket cement. Make sure th allh e surface is totally clean before applying new
cement or adhesion problems may re sult Apply gasket cement to the gasket channel (app. 1/8" bead), and install
the new gasket, available from your
MAG NUl\,t ze Dealer.
Ga!ikt'/ fl! lIg th~ ore:
• Oes kct nronnd gl as!! (R oW S)
• Gasket on door Inuuc (H. -IOf!) S2 10ng
48 long Qly:2
Qly: 2 J/8" x%" window gasket
3/8" rued . density graphite coated rope
INSTALLA TI ON AND OI 'ERA TI NG INS TR U CTI ONS
Rend these instructions li nd keep them f or future reference. Before installing y our fircplnce, consult your local
building
Il tllh or it)' to obtnin a building permit as well as information on the specific rc qul rcr ncnts in your area.
Inslall Ihe fireplace only 8 !! described in these instructions lind using only approved components. Failure to
foll
ow these instructions will void the certification and the warranty of the fireplace, and may result in an unsafe
installation.
The: M ll~ 1I 111\1 ZC fireplace has been approved for usc with aproperly listed gus log lighter. The
factory does not supply the ga5 108 lighter. Failure 10 follow these instructions will void the certification and the
warranty of the fireplace, and may result in an unsafe installation.
PARTS REQUJRlW:
./ Fireplace Model MAG NUM ZC
./ 8" or 7" diameter listed 2100 degree type Ill'
insulnted or air-cooled chimney system
./ Anchor plate (supplied with chimney system)
./ 4" outside combustion air hookup (supplied by
dealer)
./ ZC-6S (8" 10 7") chimney adapter if using 7"
chimney system
UPl'IO N AI . ACC ESSORIES:
./ Fan Kit
./ Arched l.inlcl lron
./ Grill Extension
./ Gold Upper Grill
./ Go ld Lower Grill
./ Nickel Upper Grill
./ Nickel Lower Grill
./ Gold Doors
./ Nickel Doors
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NOTE: The MAGNllM ZC can only be installed with 8" Of 7" diameter fis ted type 2100' liT insulated or air-
cooled chimney, It is lO tnlngly rec omm ended 10 use 8" dilillt Ct CI' c hhu ncy wh enev er posslble.
If ) '011 lIrc not tlsillg o ur lJ (IA -Jl -Z C Ul llll ;X grill )' 1111 IIIlIsl Illl n I! IlJinlmulI1 Qr 125 lH lllll rc inc ht ,s of op en
lI rt 'n to 1I 11o wIhe Ittll! 10 ", 11 th" mdl. If "Oil li re using m "o ll; du c lin gy OIl !!lusl hnn I! minimuJII of 100
!!i UlIllrC inc h ", 0[00£ 11 8[[3 1 11 1 11£ front h eal outl rt of the IIll it.
T " ~ MA(iN ll M7.C J. "11 01 ' t! ."'t· (1 for "w ",;a ,a ", a." o" Tl' c fli " ",~ .. or w; , ,, II f fti , ,,, , ~ .. liner,
REI'l A Cl W EN7' l' Al17'S,
./ f(· I02
./ R-IOS (pcrdoor)
./ R-I06 (pcr door)
./ R-116
./ f(·120
./ f(·121
./ R-14S
./ f(·146
-Archcd Ceramic 1400 Degree Replacement Glass (Specify left or right)
-Thcrmo-Tepc Geskcting for glass seal
-Thcrmo-Cord Gaskcting for door seal (includes gasket cement)
- Spring Door Handles (each door)
-Right Handle Kit(Sleel)
-Left Handle Kit(Stccl)
-Gless hold down clip (each)
-Glass hold down clip screw (each)
Listed: Warnock Hersey February 1994 Test Date
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~ LOCA TI NG YOUR MAG NUM zc II
./ The best location for your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors,and the
tra ffi cnow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing space in fron t of the unit for the hearth
extension lind the mantel, and laking into consideration the location
of the hnl air ducts, outside air kit (if so
equipped), and chimney. If possible. you should choose a location where the chimney will p<ISS through the
house envelope(Interiorwalls).
./ Usually no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. 1 11c adequacy of the l1 00r can be checked by
first estimatingthe weight of the fireplace system. Weights are given in the nppcudix. Next, measure the
area occupied by the system, This will normally be 42" X 23" (1067 X SK4 mill) for the fireplace. Note the
l1 00r con struction as to the sizes and ty pe: of fl oorin g and joists, and then consult your local building code to
determine if additional support is needed. It is your responsibility 10 determine the weight load for additional
facing materials such as brick or rock.
./ The MAGNUM ZC can be installed above the floor level Oll ll base, (sec llcnrth Extension Requirements)
provided thnt there is a minimum of 7' (2 13S mm) measured from floor to the ceiling, T hi s allows adequate
room for venting and ductwork.
./ If you are installing the fireplace on an exterior wall, the wall must be insulated the same us the other walls in
the home. lf this is not done there will be excessivecold air transfer into
the home,
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During operation, the fireplace requires air for combustion and will draw air out of the house. It may starve other
fuel b
ur nin g appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well. exhaust fans and Ian driven appliances may
compete for air, causinga negative pressure in the house and resulting in smoke entering the home from the
appliance. '
Il lis situation is aggra vated in modern airtight houses. To overcome this potential problem. you must
install an Outside Air Kit with the MAGNUM ZC. The kit is mandatory in most areas. Check with your local
building authority for requirements in your area. The outside air /c it must be im"la llr:t lllC xor di llK 1U thefollow; "g
gllid dill eJ:
,., The m u.i mum lCll i 1h or duel is 2's' (6.1 Ill). Duct length should be k eptt o I minimum. If duc ll cnglh is over 10' increase the size
10 6" , 1> 0not have over 3elbows.
./ T he air intake vent must not be installed more than 7' (2 135 11I m) above the base of the II Plltia rlCe .
./ The fresh air nlll\t come from olltside Ihe house. It must 1101 draw air from the lillie or b/lsenlt nl.
./ IAle-le the outside vent where il will be wellewe yf l'OlTl automobile eilt haust fllm C'S , gas mete n, or other vents.
./ The air intake venl should be installed where il is nol likel)' 10 be blocked by snowor exposed to extreme wind.
./ The duct and venlma)' be inslalled above or below floor level.
./ Usc onl)' f lK;l ory approved MAGNUM ZC components.
./ C lIn not lermilllile in 11 11 ettleor crawl space.
Secure all
co nnec tions wilh screws to prevent them from coming apart lind leaking cold air. All pillillg should be insulated.
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The MAGNUM 7.C can he installed directlyon a combustibleor wood lloor hut we strongly recommend placing
a3/8" thick
rock board underneath the unit for added protection. IIOWEVER. the floor of the hearth extension
(the area in front
of the unit) must be prou .. xted from sparks and heal by a non-combustible hearthextension. The
minimum size ofthe protected area is 40"widc X IS"dcep (1016 X 458 mill) extending in front o fth e loading
door (SEE FIGURE6). TIleMAGN UM ZC is certified for use with either of the fo llowingInstallations:
./ When installing the MAGNUM ZC and the hearth extension directly on a combustible floor, it is
REQUIRED thet thc hearth extension have an R value of2 .2 (3/8" ruck hoard or mineral wool board)
OR
./ If installing on 8raised base or raised hearth. a "7." shaped piece of metal is used 10 join the underside of the
fi replace 10 the hearthextension (SEll FIGURE7).
./ Alwaysinstall the hearthextension at least %" under the MA(: NUM 'I.e fireplace.
./ If hearth extension is equal or greater than 8" high and equal or greater than 16"deep, area in fron l does not
need protection.
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IIO WTO IJHTHHMINf.' IF fJ .OOR PRlJT I;. T TION /tI AIR HIAI.SAHf.'ACCEPTA IlL ,.;
,f All floor protection materials must be non-combustible (i,c.• metals. brick, stone, mineral fiberboard. erc.).
Anyorganic materials (i.e., plastics. wood.paper products, etc.] are combustibleand must not be used.
,f The floor protector specified may include some fo rm of thermal designation such as Revalue (thermal
resistance).or K-factor (thermal conductivity), or Cofac tor (thennalconductance). 3/8" thick rock bo ard or
min er al wool bOHnl lllccls th ese 1l 1,eeifieHlioll'l.
TIle technical means of determining if aproposed alternate Iloor protector meets requirements listed in the
appliance man
ual is to followthis procedure:
a) Convertspccificetion ro Revalue:
• Revalue given- no conversion needed.
• K-value is given with a required thickness
( 1) in inches: R
-I /K XT ( I)
•Ccvalue is given:
R - lie (2)
b) Determine the ({ -vallie of the proposed alternate l100 r protector.
• Use the formulainstep(0) to couvert values not expressedas"R."
•Formultiple layers. add Revalues
of each Inyer to determine overall R-valuc.
e) If the overall R-value
of tbc system is greater than the Revalue of the speci fi ed floor protector, the
alternate is a
cc eptable.
EXAMPLE:
The specified fl oor protector should be y., inch thick material with a K-vnlue of .84. The proposed alternateis 4"
brick with a C-valuc of 1.25 over liS" mineral boardwith a K-value
of .29.
Stcl' (8): Use formula
(I) to convert specification to Rcvuluc. R+ 11 KX T + 11 .84 X .75 +.893
,
Step (h): Calculate Rof proposed system.
4" brick ofC '" 1.25
Rbrick- IIC - 1/1.25 -.80
1/8' mineral board of K - .29
Rmin.bd. - 1/.29 X.125 - .431
Total R- Rbrick +Rmincral board -
.8 -t .431- 1.231
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Step (c): Compare proposed system of R of 1.231 10 speci fi ed R of .893. Since proposed system R is
greater than required, the system is acceptable.
Simply Plll. 3/ S"t hick rock boardor mineral wool board will meet Ihcsc speci fi cations.
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~ FRAMI NG, FACING AN Il MA NTF.L I
Theconstruction of the fra ming, facing. and mantel must be in accordance with these guidelines and illustrations,
FR AM ING
." Frame the fireplace using 2" X 3" (50 X 7Smm)or heavierlumber.
./ WA U, NING: Combustible material cannot be placed behind the lop standoffs of the fireplace. This area
must remain empty for II height of l' (2 135 mm) measured fmm the base of the appliance. Frame the
fi replace with vertical studs at the sides of the fi replace running from fl oor 10 ceiling (SEE F IG URE 8). TI le
enclosure cnn be Immcd prior to Installation, allowing 42"(1067 nun) wide lind 23" (584 111m )deep (SEE
FIGURE 8). If combustible facing is to be used, position the studs back from the fronl edge of the fireplace
and space the thickness
of the facing material in order that the facing can be installed Ilush with the fireplace
facing. Combustible materials must not touch the unit
./ From e headers between the vertical studs onlyas follows:
./ Place 2" X 3" (50 X 15 nun) or 2" X 4" (50 X 100 mm) headers (SEn FIGURE 8) between the studs only
along the upper part
of the front , side and back faces. Do not put wood or any combustible material within
the urcn behind the standoffson top of the unit. This area is for venting
lind duc twork .
./ Place headers only us required to support the facing and mantel, and place all headers on edge.
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./ Combustible material must be installed llush with the fireplace. It may not project in front of lind Oil the
fireplace (i.e. the steel faceplate of the MA<:NUM 7. C) (SEE FIGURE I I).
./ Non-combustiblc materials such as brick. stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the fireplace
facing as long as proper facing attaching materials nrc used (SEE FIGURE 12),
./ Do not block the upper grill ut the fireplace front with facing material.
MANTI'i.
The muntcl must he installed at lcust 58" (1450 mm) (no dueling) or 53" (I32Smm) (both ducts) above the base
of the fi replace andal least 6" (152mm) away from any hot airoutlet framing.
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The M 11 J.:1I 11 11t ZC comesequipped to
handle two types of installations:
I) The normal installation where
there is no brick or stone covering
the face of the unit.
2) 11lC optional installation where
there is brick or stone covering the
face of'tbc unit.
The unit comes with the damper
controlrod positioned for installation
til. To change the rod location for
option
112 follow the simple
instructions below (Slm FIGURE 14).
I) Open the upper grill lind loosen the set collar III. Reach dow n through the lop of the 8" flue and loosen the
two If-bolts II
Ul I hold the damper plate in. (Note the location and dire ction of the damper rod handle. It
should be facing upward when the damper is open.)
2) Slide the damper roo through thc face toward the front of the unit approximately 2-2 YJ". This will m
ove the
rod our far enough to accommodate the thickness of the brick that goes on the face of Ihe unit. Be careful not
to move the rod too far. There has 10 be W' sticking through the back hole of'thc unit
3) Reverse the procedure tightening the two If-bolts and the set collar. Be sure the spring bus adequate tension
on it (tl2) so that the damper will stay in place when the rod is moved from different positions.
If you have a particular installation that requires something different than what is provided contact your local
M a ~ ll u lII ZC dealer and he will order you what is needed.
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