HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
P/N 504267M
Rev. G 03/2013
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
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH
GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
• Fireplaces surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT!
• Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD.
• The glass on the front of the fireplace reaches
EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures and can cause severe
KIT CONTENTS
• (1) Bi-fold door, left
• (1) Bi-fold door, right
• (1) Air deflector, left (36LBF and 42LBF series doors only)
• (1) Air deflector, right (36LBF and 42LBF series doors only)
• (1) Vent channel, left (50LBF series doors only)
• (1) Vent channel, right (50LBF series doors only)
• (1) Center door clip hardware kit
• (1) Warranty
burns if touched. Even after the gas is turned off, fireplace
surfaces remain extremely hot.
Figure 1: Kit Contents
• Keep children away from an operating fireplace. Closely
supervise children in any room where a fireplace is
operating to prevent contact with glass.
WARNING
This kit is to be installed by a qualified service technician or
other qualified agency in accordance with the manufacturer'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.
Table 1: Bi-Fold Glass Door Kits
Series Kit Model Finish
36LBF Series
Bi-Fold Glass
Door Kits
38LBF Series
Bi-Fold Glass
Door Kits
42LBF Series
Bi-Fold Glass
Door Kits
43LBF Series
Bi-Fold Glass
Door Kits
50LBF Series
Bi-Fold Glass
Door Kits
12M17 36LBF Black
12M19 36LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
12M20 38LBF Black
12M21 38LBF-BB Brass
12M22 38LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
H7962 42LBF Black
H7964 42LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
12M23 43LBF Black
12M24 43LBF-BB Brass
12M25 43LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
H7965 50LBF Black
H7967 50LBF-BS Brushed Stainless
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8 in. Open-end wrench
GENERAL INFORMATION
The listed bi-fold glass door assemblies are designed for use
with Lennox Hearth Products fireplaces or appliances that
specify 36, 38, 42, 43, or 50 in. 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 includes a center
door clip hardware kit.
WARNING
Do not alter or modify these door assemblies, or a fireplace
malfunction or fire hazard may result.
LBF series bi-fold glass doors have been tested and listed by Intertek.
NOTE: All warnings, precautions, and instructions in the
Installation Instructions and Care and Operation manuals
provided with the appliance apply to these instructions.
Estate
NOTE: Please retain this manual for future reference.
Installer, leave these instructions with the appliance.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
LENNOXHEARTHPRODUCTS•LBFSERIESBI-FOLDGLASSDOORS•INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before starting the installation.
All warnings, precautions, and instructions in the Installation
Instructions and the Care and Operation manuals provided with
the appliance apply to these instructions.
If you encounter any problems, need clarifications of these
instructions, or are not qualified to properly install this kit,
contact your local distributor or dealer.
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.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three (3) factory-
installed screws in the lower face of the firebox.
2. Position the left and right deflectors and the center clip as
shown (Figure 2), and attach them using the three screws.
Figure 2: Installation of Air Deflectors and Center Clip on
36LBF/LBF-BS and 42LBF/LBF-BS
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.
1. 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.
2. Align the engagement clip with the lowermost opening along
the firebox side.
3. Snap the channel into place.
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.
Figure 3: Installation of Vent Channels on 50LBF/LBF-BS
Upper Door Guide Track
Spring Clip
(Shown pulled
away for clarity)
Clearance Hole
Door
Vent Channel
3. Proceed to the bi-fold door installation procedures on
page 3.
Engagement Clip
(Engaged Clip)
Appliance
5. Repeat this procedure for the other vent channel component.
6. Remove the factory-installed screw in the center front of
the firebox.
7. Position the center clip and attach it using the two (2)
provided screws (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Installation of Center Clip on 50LBF/LBF-BS
8. Proceed to the bi-fold door installation procedures on
page 3.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.