HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
P/N 504267M
Rev. F, 09/2010
LBF SERIES BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LBF SERIES BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
36LBF / LBF-BB • 38LBF / LBF-BB / LBF-BS • 42LBF / LBF-BB • 43LBF / LBF-BB / LBF-BS • 50LBF / LBF-BB
WARNING
THIS KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALI FIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED AGENCY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFAC TURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL CODES AND REQUIREMENTS OF
THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION IN THE USA OR
CANADA. IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF
LIFE. THE QUALIFIED AGENCY PERFORMING THIS WORK
ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS INSTALLATION.
WARNING
HOT FIREPLACES WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS, METAL FRAME OR SCREEN
UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH
THESE AREAS.
KITS
Kit Model Finish
36LBF Series Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
12M17 36LBF Black
12M19 36LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
38LBF Series Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
12M20 38LBF Black
12M21 38LBF-BB Brass
12M22 38LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
42LBF Series Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
H7962 42LBF Black
H7964 42LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
43LBF Series Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
12M23 43LBF Black
12M24 43LBF-BB Brass
12M25 43LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
50LBF Series Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
H7965 50LBF Black
H7967 50LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE
Figure 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
The bi-fold glass door assemblies listed in this Instruction Sheet are
designed for use with Lennox Hearth Products fireplaces or appliances
that specify 36", 38", 42", 43", or 50" LBF Series doors.
Each door assembly consists of a right and left glass panel assembly
with factory-mounted door handles. 36LBF Series and 42LBF Series door
kits also include air deflectors. 50LBF Series door kits also include vent
channels. Each kit also includes a center door clip hardware kit.
DO NOT ALTER OR MODIFY THESE DOOR ASSEMBLIES, OR A FIREPLACE
MALFUNCTION OR FIRE HAZARD MAY RESULT.
The LBF Series bi-fold glass doors have been tested and listed by Intertek.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CARE AND OPERATION MANUALS
PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KIT CONTENTS
(Letters in brackets refer to Figure 2.)
• 1 ea. Bi-Fold Door, Left [A]
• 1 ea. Bi-Fold Door, Right [A]
• 1 ea. Air Deector, Left [B]
(36LBF and 42LBF Series doors only)
• 1 ea. Air Deector, Right [B]
(36LBF and 42LBF Series doors only)
• 1 ea. Vent Channel, Left [C]
(50LBF Series doors only)
• 1 ea. Vent Channel, Right [C]
(50LBF Series doors only)
• 1 ea. Center Door Clip Hardware Kit [D]
• 1 ea. Warranty
[A] Left/Right Bi-Fold Doors
[B] Left/Right Air Deflectors
(36/42LBF Series only)
[C] Left/Right Vent Channels
(50LBF Series only)
TOOLS NEEDED
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open-end Wrench
[D] Center Door Clip and
Hardware
Figure 2
LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • LBF SERIES BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION.
INSTALLER NOTICE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH
THE APPLIANCE.
ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CARE AND OPERATION
MANUALS PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS, NEED CLARIFICATION OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO PROPERLY
INSTALL THIS KIT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR
DEALER.
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES:
36LBF / LBF-BS and 42LBF / LBF-BS BI-FOLD DOORS
Before installing 36LBF/LBF-BS and 42LBF/LBF-BS bi-fold doors, the
deflectors and center clip must be installed on the firebox.
Step 1. Refer to Figure 3, below. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the three (3) factory-installed screws in the lower face of the firebox.
Step 2. Position the left and right deflectors and the center clip as shown
below, and attach using the three screws.
Step 3. Proceed to bi-fold door installation procedures on the next page.
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES:
50LBF / LBF-BS BI-FOLD DOORS
Before installing 50LBF/LBF-BS bi-fold doors, the vent channels and
center clip must be installed on the firebox.
Step 1. Refer to Figure 4, below. While holding one of the vent channel
components vertically and parallel to one side of the firebox opening,
insert the top tab into the upper door guide track between the spring clip
and the inside of the upper door guide track.
Step 2. Align the engagement clip with the lowermost opening along
the firebox side.
Step 3. Snap the channel into place.
Step 4. When the vent channel is properly positioned, the holes on
each tab will align with the door pin holes at the top and bottom of the
firebox opening.
Step 5. Repeat this procedure for the other vent channel component.
Upper Door Guide Track
Spring Clip
(Shown pulled
away for clarity)
Clearance Hole
Door
Vent Channel
Center
Left Air
Clip
Deflector
Right Air
Deflector
(Detail: Installation
of left air deflector.)
(Detail: Installation of center clip
on top of both air deflectors.
Figure 3: Installation of Air Deflectors and Center Clip
on 36LBF/LBF-BS and 42LBF/LBF-BS
Engagement Clip
(Engaged Clip)
Appliance
Figure 4: Installation of Vent Channels on 50LBF/LBF-BS
Step 6. Remove the factory-installed screw in the center front of the
firebox.
Step 7. Position the center clip as shown in Figure 5, below, and attach
it using the two (2) provided screws.
Step 8. Proceed to bi-fold door installation procedures on the next page.
(Detail)
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE
Figure 5: Installation of Center Clip on 50LBF/LBF-BS