43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 850,027M REV. E 12/2007
MODEL
ME43BK SP
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 circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including
but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories,
may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could
result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNINGS
• Hot! Do not touch! The glass and
surfaces of this appliance will be hot
during operation and will retain heat
for a while after shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 & UL-127
Report No. 192-5166
Lennox™ wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary
heat source.
WARNINGS
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door.
Consult your dealer to select the correct door
model.
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fireplace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
• Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.
PIME43-F REV. 3
IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY
PREC A UTIONS . READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY
RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended
when there is a fire burning in
the fireplace.
IMPORTANT
When burning wood, use SOLID
NATURAL DRY WELL-SEASONED
WOOD ONLY. Hardwoods are
recommended (soft woods tend
to burn very quickly).
• DO NOT burn treated wood,
charcoal, coal, trash, cardboard, driftwood, woods dipped
in tar, Christmas tree greens,
pitch, pine tar, creosote, chemical chimney cleaners, flame
colorants, polystyrene packaging, wood products with synthetic
binders (i.e. plywood). Plywood,
lumber and other misc. materials can produce abnormally high
temperatures, sputtering and
smoking fires and may contain
hazardous chemicals to treat
insects and fungus.
• Burning unapproved fuels can
produce excessive temperatures, beyond the design capabilities of the fireplace and may
produce excess sparks or may
contain hazardous chemicals.
Burning unapproved fuels can
result in a chimney fire, a house
fire, personal injury, death or
loss of property.
To avoid the risk of damaging
fireplace materials and increasing the risk of fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.
WARNING
CAUTION
NEVER use gasoline, gasolinetype lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, naphtha,
engine oil or similar liquids to
start or “freshen up” a fire in this
fireplace. Keep any flammable
liquids a safe distance from the
fireplace at all times.
WARNING
The fireplace must be operated
with the doors fully opened or fully
closed. If the doors are left partly
opened, gas and flame may be
drawn out of the fireplace opening, creating risks of both fire and
smoke.
WARNING
Never leave your fireplace unattended while it is burning.
CAUTION
Use care when selecting window
treatments for windows located
near the fireplace. Avoid using
combustible flowing window
treatments such as curtains
on nearby windows that are of
sufficient length to be blown in
front of an open flame when the
window is opened.
Keep any combustible furniture,
materials or decorative pillows
at least 48" (1219 mm) from the
front fireplace opening.
WARNING
This fireplace has NOT been
tested with an unvented gas
log set. To reduce risk of fire or
injury, do not install an unvented
gas log set into this fireplace.
WARNING
Be careful adding wood fuel to the
fire or handling fireplace tools such
as shovels, tongs or pokers.
WARNING
Never modify or alter your fireplace system in any way. To do
so may create a potential fire
hazard and void the warranty,
listings and approvals of this
system.
WARNING
The bottom refractory can be
cracked by excessive abuse such
as tossing heavy logs onto the
grate or gouging with fireplace
tools. Exercise caution when
adding wood to your fireplace.
Neither the manufacturer nor the
seller warrants “smoke free”
operation nor are we responsible
for inadequate system draft
caused by mechanical systems,
general construction conditions,
inadequate chimney heights,
adverse wind conditions and/or
unusual environmental factors or
conditions beyond our control.
Always ensure that the air inlet to
the fireplace is free from debris
and any other obstructions that
can block the entrance of air.
An outside air kit must be
installed on the ME43 fireplace.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this LENNOX™ wood-burning appliance you have chosen one of the finest fireplaces available. The ME43 wood fireplace is a clean burning fireplace that is
designed to provide you dependable service as well as warmth and enjoyment for many
years to come.
• This fireplace must be installed with Security
Chimneys™ ASHT+, S-2100+ or AC (8" inside
diameter) chimney System only. These systems are intended for use in any application
where a traditional masonry type fireplace
would apply. The chimney system must
always vent to the outside of the building.
Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. This information
will be useful to you now and in years to come, so keep the manual handy and refer to
it as needed.
This appliance is designed for
use with wood or certified processed solid fuel fire logs. Do
not poke or stir the logs while
they are burning. Use only fire
logs that have been evaluated
for the application in fireplace
and refer to fire log warnings and
caution markings on packaging
prior to use.
• Use only Lennox Fireplace glass doors,
specifically designed for ME43 fireplace.
(See Page 22 for part numbers).
• Do not operate the fireplace with both
firescreens and doors closed at the same
time. Use the firescreen when doors are
fully opened.
• Always keep the fire screen or the doors
closed and the damper opened when using
the fireplace. Keep the damper closed when
the fireplace is not in use.
• The ME43 fireplace is sold with a steel log
grate. If you have to replace it, we recommend for optimum efficiency, to replace it
with an identical or similar Lennox model
grate.
• A fireplace insert heating unit may be installed
in the fireplace only if this unit has been
certified with the ME43 fireplace.
CAUTION
• This fireplace has been tested for installa-
tion in Canada to CAN/ULC S610-M87 and
ANSI/UL 127-1996 under report number
192-5166. For installations in Canada, the
chimney clearance to combustibles must
be 2 inches and the Cold Climate Kit must
be installed.
• The minimum installed height of the
completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The
maximum height is 60' 0".
PARTS REQUIRED
Fireplace Model ME43BK SP
•8" diameter chimney - Model Secure Temp™
(ASHT 1"), Secure Temp (S-2100+) or AC manufactured by Security Chimneys International
only, including:
- Chimney lengths
- Elbows (where necessary)
- Associated components as per these
Installation Instructions
•Door (included)
•Outside Air Kit (included)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Additional Equipment (optional)
- Trim Kit and Door Capping available in
Nickel and Gold
- UZY5 blower
- VRUW Blower motor speed control
- Forced Air Heating Kit
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FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE
Fastening
Screws
Interior Frame
Frame
Screws
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors which combine with
expelled moisture to form a black deposit called
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. If 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 hot fires rather than slow burning,
smouldering fires.
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
Regular chimney inspection and maintenance
combined with proper operation will help prevent chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean.
Do not allow more than a 1/16" (1.6mm) build-up
of creosote in your chimney. The amount of
creosote will depend on variables such as frequency of use and type of fire. We recommend
that you follow the instructions below:
1. Initially, inspect the chimney system weekly.
By doing this, you will learn how often it will be
necessary to clean your chimney.
2. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified
chimney sweep. Chimney maintenance should
only be conducted by a qualified technical or
chimney sweep company.
3. Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep your
chimney clean.
The raincap can be removed for inspection
and/or cleaning of the chimney. Unscrew the
braces which attach the raincap to the chimney.
Using gloves, firmly grip the upper portion of
the rain cap. Turn the cap and lift it off the
chimney.
6. Watch for smouldering or fire on combustibles
next to the fireplace and chimney. Check outside
to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out
of the chimney are not igniting the roof.
7. Do not use the fireplace again until your
chimney and fireplace have been inspected by
a qualified chimney sweep or a fire department
inspector.
Door Frame Care
Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth to polish
the frame. Do not use abrasives such as steel
wool or steel pads for they may scratch the
door frame finish.
Glass Cleaning
The ME43 fireplace is designed to keep the
glass clean under normal operating conditions. To clean the glass there are a number of
specially designed cleaners. Your authorized
LHP Dealer can recommend a suitable cleaner.
Regular household glass cleaners will not clean
creosote. Do not use abrasives such as steel
pads, steel wool or oven cleaner as they will
scratch the glass.
Doors Adjustment
Glass doors may lose their adjustment during
transportation or installation of the fireplace.
A wrong adjustment may cause a loss in
combustion’s efficiency and control. The glass
doors must be parallel, at the same height and
must almost touch each other when closed.
Maximum spacing between the doors is one
sixteenth of an inch (1/16’’).
The glass doors can be adjusted by loosening
the three (3) screws of the hinges’ supports
(see fastening screws in Figure 1). If a minor
angular adjustment is needed, you may loosen
only two (2) of the three (3) screws using the
other as a pivot point.
Glass Replacement
The glass used for the ME43 fireplace doors is
a high temperature ceramic glass. If the glass
breaks, it must be replaced with a ceramic glass
such as Neoceram. Tempered or ordinary glass
will not withstand the high temperatures of
the ELITE ME43 fireplace. Replacement glass
should be purchased from your local LHP dealer.
Do not operate the unit with cracked or broken
glass. To remove the glass panel, unscrew the
frame screws, remove the interior frame and
the glass panel.
Removal Of Ashes
Remove ashes only when the fire is out and the
ashes are cold. Lift the front of the log grate
until it rests against the rear refractory; then
remove the ashes. Ashes should be placed in
a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on
a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not leave
the ashes in the house as they give off carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
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CHIMNEY FIRES
If you are having a chimney fire, follow these
steps:
1. Close the glass doors and the air inlet.
2. Close the chimney outside air register.
3. Alert your family of the possible danger.
4. If you require assistance, alert your fire
department.
5. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire.
Do not use water as it may cause dangerous
steam explosions.
Figure 1
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
OPERATING THE FIREPLACE
PUSH TO
OPEN
PUSH TO OPEN
Fuel
The ME43 fireplace is designed to work best
when fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the
energy content of wood is relative to its density.
Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire
and less frequent refueling. A moisture content of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is preferred.
Excessively wet wood will be difficult to burn
and will result in lower efficiency and increased
creosoting.
Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or
wood such as driftwood from the ocean which
has been exposed to salt or other chemicals.
Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and
chimney. Do not abuse the unit by burning
large amounts of paper, cardboard, Christmas
tree branches or building construction materials such as pressed wood, plywood or lumber.
Intense firing with these may overheat the
fireplace, causing damage to the unit, a fire,
or even possibly igniting a chimney fire, if the
chimney is creosoted.
First Fires
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 the refractory bricks. The first fires may
produce slight smoking and some odor due
to drying of the paint and steel and any dust
accumulated on the fireplace will be burn off at
this time. For this reason the room should be
well ventilated during the first few fires.
HOW TO USE THE RETRACTABLE DOORS
AND FIRESCREENS
The Lennox ME43 fireplace features retractable
doors and firescreens in order to allow a wider
view of the fire and save space when the doors
are opened. To retract the doors, simply open
them at 90° and push them into the opening
on the side of the firebox. The same procedure
applies for the retractable firescreens. (see
Figure 2
Note : Do not operate the fireplace with both firescreen and doors closed at the same time.
).
Figure 2
HOW TO USE THE OUTSIDE AIR REGISTER
(FIREPLACE)
The outside air register is located on the upper
part of the top louver. The outside air register
supplies oxygen to the fire and allows control
of the fire when the doors are closed. The fresh
air must come from outside the house (the
air intake must not draw air from inside the
house). This will minimize negative pressure
in the house. The more you slide the register
to the left, the more fresh air into the firebox
and the more accelerated combustion you will
get (see Figure 3). When starting a fire, the
register should always be fully opened.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Preinstallation
Please Read Before Installing:
1. Before beginning the installation of your
fireplace, read these safety tips and installation instructions carefully to be sure you
understand them completely. Failure to
follow them could cause a fireplace malfunction resulting in serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2. The ME43 fireplace has been tested and listed
to UL and ULC standards by Warnock Hersey
International Inc. These instructions were
written to give you an outline for a fast and
safe installation and trouble-free operation.
Building A Fire
To start a fire, place several crumpled up balls of
newspaper in the firebox. Place small dry pieces
of kindling on top of the paper, crisscrossing the
kindling so that there is airspaces in between.
Place the larger pieces of kindling on top of the
pile. Keep the fuel far back enough so that air
can get underneath. Open the air control fully
and light the newspaper. Once the kindling fire
is well established, cordwood can be added.
The unit will burn best with a minimum of two
pieces of cordwood spaced 1" to 2" apart and allowing air to get under the fuel. Crisscrossing or
arranging the fuel so that air can get underneath,
will help the fire to get started easily.
Figure 3
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OPENING
WALL
FIREPLACE
STANDOFFS
18"
(460mm)
45°
Failure to use LHP parts or conduct variations
in techniques and construction materials
described in this installation manual may
create a serious fire hazard and may void
the warranty and the WHI listing.
3. Always check your local building codes.
The installation must comply with their
regulations. Before beginning the installation, consult the local authorities and
make sure your building permit complies
with their requirements.
4. This fireplace must be installed with Security
Chimneys™ chimney system models ASHT+,
S-2100+ or AC, of 8" inside diameter. These
systems are intended for use in any application where a traditional masonry type fireplace
would apply. The chimney system must
always vent to the outside of the building.
5. To maintain top efficiency and to prevent
build-up of soot and creosote, inspect and
clean the chimney periodically during the
heating season.
6. To prevent possible hazards due to poor
combustion and to avoid affecting other fuel
burning appliances (furnace, wood stove,
etc.), ensure that the outside air kit is properly
installed.
7. This fireplace is designed to allow the installation of a gas burner. In such a case, the
installation must conform with the National
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and Z21.60.
WARNING
When using a gas burner, it is
mandatory to keep the chimney
outside air register opened.
8. This fireplace has provision for the installation of a gas pipe and is intended only for
connection to a decorative gas appliance
incorporating an automatic shutoff device
and complying with ANSI Z21.60-M96/CGA
2.26-M96, Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid-Fuel Burning
Fireplaces (reference Clause 4.1.3 T).
9. The ME43 fireplaces are sold with factory
installed doors. The outside combustion air kit is mandatory and is included with the
fireplace. Optional blowers and decorative
trims are available.
Tools And Building Supplies Normally
Required
Tools:
Phillips screwdriver
Slot style screwdriver
Hammer
Saw and/or Sabersaw
Level
Measuring tape
Plumb line
Electric drill and bits
Pliers
Square
Drywall panel or equivalent
Silicone caulking (non-combustible)
Overlay material for fireplace façade
Hearth extension (non-combustible)
PRECAUTIONS!
The most important areas of concern dealing
with the fireplace installation are clearances
to combustible materials, secure assembly of
components parts, the height of the chimney
system, the proper use of accessory equipment and the techniques used in using finishing materials applied to fireplace surrounds,
hearth extensions and wall coverings. Each
of these topics will be covered in greater detail
throughout this manual. Please give special
attention to these instructions as you progress
with your installation.
Fireplace Installation Procedure
1. Move the fireplace into the desired position
(follow the recommendations below for
enclosure).
2. Install the outside air assembly (or assemblies) - refer to Page 8.
3. Install the enclosure surrounding the fireplace (refer to the sections “Enclosure” below
and “ Facing and Mantel” on Page 7).
4. Install the hearth extension (see Page 8).
Make sure the gap between the fireplace
and the hearth extension is sealed.
LOCATING THE LENNOX FIREPLACE
Do not place the fireplace on carpeting, vinyl
or other soft surface floor coverings. It may,
however, be directly placed on flat wood,
plywood, particle board or other hard surface
materials.
ADJACENT WALL
A wall perpendicular to and in front of the fireplace front facing must be at least 18" (460mm)
from the fireplace opening. A wall at 45º to the
front facing and starting at the fireplace’s outer
edge is permitted. Projections within this area
are permitted. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
ENCLOSURE
WARNING
Do not place loose insulation or
any other material in the space
around the fireplace or the
chimney. Insulation placed on
or around the fireplace or chimney may cause adjacent wood to
overheat and catch on fire.
1. The fireplace must be installed against a
finished wall (like drywall finish). It must
not be installed against a vapor barrier or
exposed insulation (see Figure 5).
2. Combustible materials like wood, plywood,
particle board or drywall can be in direct
contact with the fireplace standoffs. Two
inch (50mm) clearance to combustibles
must be kept around the chimney.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
WARNING
CEILING/FLOOR
SEPARATION
MUST HAVE THE SAME INSULATION
LOCAL CODE REGULATION FOR CEILING
MUST BE APPLIED TO THE CEILING/FLOOR
SEPARATION, I.E. FIRESTOP, ETC.
MUST HAVE THE SAME FIRE RATING
AS ADJACENT CEILING.
AS ADJACENT CEILING.
ROOF SUPPORT
ATTIC
FIRESTOP
FLASHING
NON COMBUSTIBLE
CHASE TOP
FIREPLACE
2"
7 ft. Min.
FINISHED
WALL
DRYWALL PANEL OR EQUIVALENT
SPACER
2" x 3" MIN.
FIREPLACE
18"
48"
Min.
52"
1"
8"
The top of the fireplace is not
zero clearance. Do not place
any insulating material in the
space above the fireplace for a
height of 7 feet from the base of
the fireplace.
3. Do not block the fireplace’s hot air vents or
air inlets as this will cause the fireplace to
overheat.
Fireplace Facing
The fireplace should be framed using 2" x 3"
(50mm x 75mm) or heavier lumber.
Figure 10
framing layout.
Combustible materials must be installed
flush with the fireplace facing. They may not
project out in front of the fireplace. Noncombustible materials such as brick, stone or
ceramic tile, may project in front of and/or on
the fireplace facing.
on Page 10 shows the general
Figure 6
WARNING
The header should rest on top
of the metal spacers. Do not
alter the spacers or notch the
header to fit around them. Do
not block the air inlet or outlet
as this will cause the fireplace
to overheat.
Figure 5
NOTE: Chase wall and floor must be insulated
in the same manner than the rest of the building
below the attic.
Mantel
A wood mantel, if installed, must be at least
48" (1.2 m) above the base of the fireplace (see Figure 7). There is no restriction regarding the
length or the width of the mantel.
Figure 7
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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OUTSIDE
INTAKE
ALUMINIUM TAPE
PLASTIC
COVER
FLEXIBLE PIPE
SCREW
OPENING
FACING DOWN
WALL
OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION
TO THE FIREPLACE
FIREPLACE
CONNECTION
ALUMINIUM
TAPE
INSULATION
FLEXIBLE
PIPE
FIREPLACE
PLASTIC COVER
LOOP IS MANDATORY
7' MAX.
OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION
Hearth Extension Requirements
(refer to Figure 7)
A non-combustible hearth extension must
be built in front of the fireplace and extend
out on both sides. Hearth extensions must
be constructed according to the following
guidelines:
1. A layer of sheet metal 0.018" (0.45mm) thick
or 3/8" (9mm) thick insulating board or any
other material (tiles, marble, granite) with
equivalent heat resistance may be used.
Check with the local building authorities
before installing to determine what other
materials are acceptable in your area.
2. The hearth extension should be secured to
the floor. The gap between the fireplace and
the hearth extension must be sealed with
non-combustible caulking or cement.
3. On a raised base or raised hearth, a “Z” shape
piece of metal must be fabricated to join the
bottom of the fireplace to the floor.
Outside Air Assembly
The outside air assembly is mandatory for
the fireplace.
During operation, the fireplace requires air for
combustion and draws air out of the house. It
may starve other fuel burning appliances such
as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans
and fan driven appliances may compete for
air, causing a negative pressure in the home,
resulting in smoke entering the home from
the fireplace. This situation is aggravated in
modern airtight houses.
To overcome this potential problem, the
installation of an outside air assembly is
required to provide outside combustion air to
the fireplace.
Outside Air Installation
The outside air assembly must be installed
according to the following guidelines:
1. The maximum length of 4" I.D. (100 mm)
insulated flexible duct is 20 feet (6.1 m). If a
longer duct is required, use a 6" I.D. (150mm)
insulated flexible duct. The maximum length
is 40 feet (12 m). Refer to Figures 8B and
for connections.
8C
2. The duct and register may be installed above
or below floor level.
3. The outside air register must not be installed
more than 7 feet (2.1 m) above the base of
the fireplace.
(Detail A)
4. The outside air assembly must draw air from
outside the house. It must not draw air from
the attic, the basement or a garage.
5. Locate the outside register where it will be
well away from automobile exhaust fumes
or other vents.
6. The outside air register should be installed
where it is not likely to be blocked by snow
or exposed to extreme wind.
7. It is recommended to install the outside air
register at floor level. However, if you must
raise the air register above the fireplace level,
you will have to make a loop to the floor with
the flexible pipe to prevent from causing a
draft in the outside air register (see Figure 8 Detail A).
8
(Detail B)
Figure 8
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
(Detail C)
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