Majestic BR36 User manual

BR/BC Series
Woodburning Fireplace
For Models:
BR36
BR42
BC36
BC42
For use in U.S./Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018
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Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual
7412944 5/04 Rev. 15
410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777
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CFM Specialty Home Products

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Majestic Fireplaces®BR/BC Series
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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.
Description
The BR/BC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburning
fireplaces. The BR36/42 (Builder Radiant) is a clean-face
fireplace and the BC36/42 (Builder Circulating) unit has
fixed grilles.
Precautions
CFM Specialty Home Products fireplaces and component
parts have been highly tested and will operate safely
when installed in accordance with instructions provided in
this manual. Carefully read and understand all instruc-
tions before beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component parts,
immediately report damage to your Majestic Fireplaces
dealer.
Only use CFM Specialty Home Products components or
the warranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be
created.
CFM Specialty Home Products warranty will be voided by
and CFM Specialty Home Products disclaims any re-
sponsibility for the following actions:
•Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-
ney component;
•Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof; (except for chase
flashings as detailed in Chimney Top installation
instructions).
•Installation other than as instructed by CFM
Specialty Home Products; or
•Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by CFM Spe-
cialty Home Products in combination or assem-
bly with a Majestic Fireplaces fireplace system,
notwithstanding any independent testing
laboratory or other third party approval of such
component parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the fireplace.
Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other
products not specified for use with this fireplace.
These fireplaces are not approved for installation in
mobile homes.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas,
woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
Drafts
The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air
inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the
fire.
Gas Logs
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be
installed before framing the fireplace. The gas line must
be installed by a certified gas line installer.
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications and Framing. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chimney Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table of Contents
BR36 / BR42
BC36 / BC42
Listed
UL / ULc127
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

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Majestic Fireplaces®BR/BC Series
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FP526
BR36 Series Woodburning Fireplace
Fig. 1 BR36 Series specifications and framing.
36"
(914mm)
14⁵⁄₈"
(372mm)
13¹⁄₄"
(337mm)
40" (1016mm)
36⁵⁄₈"
(930mm)
⁵⁄₈"
⁵⁄₈" (16mm)
45³⁄₄" (1162mm)
45³⁄₄"(1162mm)
¹⁄₂" (13mm)
¹⁄₂"
64³⁄₄" (1645mm)
7³⁄₈"
(187mm)
20"
(508mm)
20¹⁄₂"
(521mm)
22" (559mm)
19 ³⁄₄"
(502mm)
21"
(533mm)
40³⁄₄"
(1035mm)
9¹⁄₂"
(241mm)
7³⁄₄"
(167mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Outside
Air
Gas Line
Access
Gas Line
Access
Electrical Access
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
11" Dia.
(279mm)
Rough Opening Width 41"
Rough
Opening
Height
Rough
Opening
Depth
3" (76mm)
*
(1041mm)
8" Dia.
(203mm)
32³⁄₈" (822mm)
*If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm).
FP527
Fig. 2 BC36 Series specifications and framing.
BC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model
⁵⁄₈" (16mm)
¹⁄₂" (13mm)
¹⁄₂"
36"
(914mm)
34⁵⁄₈"
(880mm)
40" (1016mm)
⁵⁄₈"
19 ³⁄₄"
(502mm)
2¹⁄₂"
(64mm)
35¹⁄₂" (902mm)
21"
(533mm)
7³⁄₄"
(197mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
11" Dia.
(279mm)
Rough Opening Width 41"
Rough
Opening
Height
Rough
Opening
Depth
Gas Line
Access
45³⁄₄" (1162mm)
45³⁄₄" (1162mm)
64³⁄₄" (1645mm)
7³⁄₈"
(187mm)
20"
(508mm)
20¹⁄₂"
(521mm)
22" (559mm)
40³⁄₄"
(1035mm)
14⁵⁄₈"
(372mm)
13¹⁄₄"
(337mm)
36⁵⁄₈"
(930mm)
3"
(76mm)
9¹⁄₂"
(241mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Outside
Air
Gas Line
Access
Electrical Access
*
(1041mm)
8" Dia.
(203mm)
32³⁄₈" (822mm)
*If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm).

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Majestic Fireplaces®BR/BC Series
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FP545
Fig. 4 BC42 Series specifications and framing.
BC42 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model
42"
(1067mm)
34⁵⁄₈"
(880mm)
46" (1168mm)
⁵⁄₈"
⁵⁄₈" (16mm)
¹⁄₂" (13mm)
¹⁄₂"
19 ³⁄₄"
(502mm)
2¹⁄₂" (64mm)
38" (965mm)
21"
(533mm)
7³⁄₄"
(197mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
11" Dia.
(279mm)
Rough Opening Width 47"
Rough
Opening
Height
Rough
Opening
Depth
Gas Line
Access
49" (1245mm)
49" (1245mm)
69¹⁄₂" (1765mm)
7³⁄₈"
(187mm)
20"
(508mm)
20¹⁄₂"
(521mm)
28" (711mm)
40³⁄₄"
(1035mm)
14⁵⁄₈"
(372mm)
13¹⁄₄"
(337mm)
36⁵⁄₈"
(930mm)
3"
(76mm)
9¹⁄₂"
(241mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Outside
Air
Gas Line
Access
Electrical Access
*
(1194mm)
8" Dia.
(203mm)
35¹⁄₄" (895mm)
*If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm).
BR42 Series Woodburning Fireplace
Fig. 3 BR42 Series specifications and framing.
FP546
42"
(1067mm)
46" (1168mm)
36⁵⁄₈"
(930mm)
⁵⁄₈"
⁵⁄₈" (16mm)
¹⁄₂" (13mm)
¹⁄₂"
19 ³⁄₄"
(502mm)
21"
(533mm)
7³⁄₄"
(197mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Gas Line
Access
Recessed
Nailing
Flange
11" Dia.
(279mm)
Rough Opening Width 47"
Rough
Opening
Height
Rough
Opening
Depth
49" (1245mm)
49" (1245mm)
69¹⁄₂" (1765mm)
7³⁄₈"
(187mm)
20"
(508mm)
20¹⁄₂"
(521mm)
28" (711mm)
40³⁄₄"
(1035mm)
14⁵⁄₈"
(372mm)
13¹⁄₄"
(337mm)
3"
(76mm)
9¹⁄₂"
(241mm)
7¹⁄₂"
(191mm)
Outside
Air
Gas Line
Access
*
(1194mm)
Electrical Access
8" Dia.
(203mm)
35¹⁄₄" (895mm)
*If elbows are offset to the back of the unit, chase depth will be 22⁵⁄₈" (575mm).

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Majestic Fireplaces®BR/BC Series
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Chase Installation
Insulation methods shown are optional
for cold climate, not a requirement for
unit operation.
FP554
Fig. 5 Fireplace and chase parts identification.
Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Pan Flashing
Draftstop
Standoff
Surround
Damper Control
Gas Line
Knockout
(both sides)
Screen
Grate
Firebox
Metal Safety Strips
(1,2 or 3 pieces)
Outside Air Cover Plate
Electrical Access
Gas Line
Access
(both sides)
Nailing Flange
Ceiling Level
Firestop
Batt Insulation
(cut our around
firestop)