Luxor MB-36 Installation And Owner's Manual

Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces

Model MB-36

Installation and Owner’s Manual

PLEASE NOTE: This product has been manufactured using steel and screws. As a
result, there are many sharp edges that can easily cut exposed skin. It is highly
recommended that you wear proper protective gloves while installing the unit, and
during routine cleaning or maintenance..

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in a permanent home, and is suitable for bedroom or
sitting room.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other
flammable vapors or liquids within the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU SMELL GAS

-Do not try to light any appliance

-Open windows

-Do not touch electrical switches

-Do not use any phone in your building

-Extinguish any open flame

-Call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone
and follow the gas suppliers instructions.

-If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire
department

Canadian Fire Hearth Mfg, Inc

7057 Beatty Drive British Columbia,

Canada, V2V 6C4

Ph: [phone], [phone], Fax: [phone],

Web: www.firehearth.ca

Installer: Please leave this manual with the customer

Customer: Please keep instructions for future reference

Date Purchased:_________________________________________________
Dealer:_________________________________________________________
Installer:________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________ Cell:______________________
Serial Number:___________________________________________________

Welcome!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Luxor Gas Fireplace! We hope
you’ve had an easy and enjoyable time choosing from our line of products, and
we certainly appreciate your business. Please take some time to read through
the following information, and make sure to heed all of the warnings. Even
though our fireplaces are easy to install and simple to operate, they are still gas
burning units with some inherent dangers if not careful.

If you have not already done so, please visit us online at www.firehearth.ca for a
complete guide to the options available for your unit.

Pre-Start Up Checks

FOR YOUR SAFETY - Read before lighting

DO NOT: Use tools to operate controls. Use only you hand to push in and turn controls.
DO NOT: Abuse glass doors by striking or slamming shut.
DO NOT: Clean the appliance when hot.
DO NOT: Use this appliance if you smell gas.
DO NOT: Use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

DO NOT: Obstruct the flow of ventilation air.

GAS SUPPLY

ONLY PERSONS LICENSED TO WORK WITH GAS PIPING MAY MAKE THE NECESSARY GAS
CONNECTION TO THIS APPLIANCE. YOU ARE NOW READY TO HOOK UP THE GAS SUPPLY. BE SURE
GAS PLUMBING INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL CODES ARE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.
USE APPROVED FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTIONS OR RIGID PIPING, DEPENDING ON PROVINCIAL AND
LOCAL CODES, TO ATTACH BURNER TO GAS SUPPLY. BE SURE TO USE PROPER SIZE GAS SUPPLY
LINE.. CAREFULLY CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR GAS LEAKS WITH SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION.
EACH INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL, PROVINCIAL, AND NATIONAL CODES. REFER TO
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, LOCAL ZONING AND CODE AUTHORITIES FOR DETAILS ON
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.

This appliance is only for use with Natural Gas and Propane as indicated

Note: The copy in the manual is for reference only. In the event of a discrepancy, the

label on the unit is to be taken as the latest version.

On the rating plate.

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Table of Contents:

Page 1: Pre-Start Up
Page 2: General Safety
Page 3: Specifications
Page 4: Framing & Clearances Louvered
Page 5: Framing & Clearances Clean Face
Page 6: Framing & Clearances for Santa Fe
Page 7: Venting
Page 8: Venting Continued
Page 9: Venting Continued
Page 10: Door Fitting
Page 11: Electrical
Page 12: Planning
Page 13: Fan Installation Kit
Page 14: Thermostat Installation
Page 15: Log Installation
Page 16: Log Installation Continued
Page 17: Parts List
Page 18: Lighting Instructions
Page 19: Final Checks
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
Page 21: Trouble Shooting Continued
Page 22: Maintenance

General Safety (Home Owner)

Fire Extinguisher: Every home should have at least one fire
extinguisher. An approved Class A-B-C extinguisher
should be mounted on the wall near an exit and close to
the application, but not so close that accessibility to the
extinguisher could be blocked by a fire. Your local Fire
Department can advise you concerning the most
appropriate location.

Safety for the installer

-Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.

-Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or
when on roof tops.

-Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls
and ceilings.

-Use a back support for heavy lifting.

Vent safety

Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors on each
floor of your home to ensure your safety. It should be
located away from the gas appliance and close to the
sleeping areas. Follow the detectors manufacturers
placement installation and maintenance instructions

-Venting must be installed according to local
codes.

Electrical code

When installed, these appliances must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local

codes.

WARNING

-DO NOT burn ANY materials in this fireplace.

-All occupants of the home, especially children, should be alerted about the hazards of the high surface
temperature and the chance of severe burning or the possible ignition of clothing.

-Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.

-Due to the high temperatures, the fireplace should be installed away from furniture and draperies and out of
traffic area.

-Nothing should ever be placed on or near the surface of the fireplace, including the top of the unit.

-Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

-Make certain the control panel, burners, fans, and venting system are kept clean. Inspection of these systems
should be inspected annually by a qualified service technician.

-Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.

-The fireplace, under NO circumstances, should ever be modified.

-Do not operate the fireplace if damaged, or if the glass is cracked. Any repairs must be done by a certified
technician.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Note: Always check appliance label for correct information.

MODEL: MB-36 Natural Gas Propane

Manifold Pressure 1.6-3.5in w.c. 6.0-10.0in w.c.
Min. Supply pressure for purpose 5.0in 11in w.c.
of input adjustment
Max Supply pressure 11in 13in
Orifice size 45 1.30mm
Nominal input rating 17,500 BTU/hr
High altitude (US) 0-2000ft / 0-610m
High altitude (Canada) 0-4500ft / 0-1370m
Primary Air Opening
Electrical Rating 115 volts 0.7amp 60hz
Heater Rated 72%
Steady State Efficiency 52.85% 59.87%
P.4.1 Annual Fireplace Efficiency 47.87% 49.44%
Circulating fan (optional) Variable Speed
Vent System Direct Vent
Log Set Ceramic Fiber
Glass Tempered
Louvers (optional) Black, plated
Clean Face Kit (optional) Black
Trim Kit (optional) Black, plated
Please Note: Only Trim Kits supplied by the manufacturer may be used in the installation of
this appliance.

LUXOR ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL WIDTH / HEIGHT / DEPTH / BACK WIDTH BTU

MB-36 36” 32” 14” 28” 17,500
Viewing area: 30” 19”

Certification

The Model MB-36 is listed and certified for the installation in the U.S.A. and

Canada under the following standards:

ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33.

The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local

codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 in the US, or the Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code, CSA B149.1 in Canada.

Please contact CFHM if you have any questions regarding the certification

of this appliance.

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Framing and Clearances For Louvered Fireplace

Framing the enclosure

Note: Make sure that you allow for installation of any
wiring, such as the fan, remote control or wall switch
before applying finishing material.

The following diagram shows a typical framed installation.
All clearances must be adhered to. combustible material
such as timber must not be placed any closer to the
appliance than the stand-offs allow.
Maintain required clearance around the vent pipe (1”
horizontal 1” vertical).
Combustible material: Such as wood, compressed paper,
plant fibers, plastics or any material capable of igniting and
burning, whether flame proofed or not, plaster or un­plastered.

It is best to frame your
fireplace after it is
positioned and the system
is installed. Framing
dimensions are as
follows:

W

H

D

Corner installation

55”

39½”

Inside framed size for termination:

-Luxor horizontal with flex: 10” x 10” inside

-Simpson DuraVent (P/N 984) 10” x 11”
Please note: Wall thimble (P/N 942) may be
required for installations in Canada.

Model

MB-36

Depth

14”

Height

32”

Mantle clearances

*Unit to 3/4” trim is 8”

12” mantle
8” mantle

¾” mantle

12”

10”

Side mantle pieces may come
down along the outside of the
fireplace, with no restrictions as
to how they may protrude out
from the unit.

8”

Width

36”

Drywall

WARNING: No materials,
combustible or otherwise
shall occupy the space shown
surrounding unit.

2”x 4”

3½”

B. Width

28”

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

All clearances are determined when facing the fireplace front.

Clearances within recess:

Top: 3½”
Sides: 0”
Back: 1”
Floor: 0”
Recess Depth: 14”

1”

Note: This fireplace does not require a hearth
extension and may sit directly on combustible
materials.

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Framing and Clearances For Clean Face Fireplace (no louvers)

Framing the enclosure

Note: Make sure that you allow for installation of any wiring, such
as the fan, remote control or wall switch before applying finishing
material.

The following diagram shows a typical framed installation. All clearances
must be adhered to. combustible material such as timber must not be
placed any closer to the appliance than the stand-offs allow.
Maintain required clearance around the vent pipe (1” horizontal 1” vertical).
Combustible material: Such as wood, compressed paper, plant fibers,
plastics or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame
proofed or not, plaster or un-plastered.

W

36”

H

B. Width

28”

D

It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned
and the system is installed. Framing dimensions are
as follows:

Model

MB-36

Depth

16”

Height

32”

Width

Corner installation

58½”

41¼”

Inside framed size for termination:

-Luxor horizontal with flex: 10” x 10” inside

-Simpson DuraVent (P/N 984) 10” x 11”
Please note: Wall thimble (P/N 942) may be
required for installations in Canada.

Please Note: The standoffs
provided with each MB-36 are
not required for installation
with the clean face kit.

Note: The Fireplace does not require a hearth
extension and may sit directly on combustible
materials.

Mantle clearances

*Unit to 3/4” trim is 8”

12”

10”

Clean Face Kit

12” mantle

8” mantle

¾” mantle

Drywall

8”

4½”

Non combustible

2”x 4”

3½”

WARNING: No materials,
combustible or otherwise
shall occupy the space shown
surrounding unit.

Side mantle pieces may come
down along the outside of the
fireplace, with no restrictions as

1”

to how they may protrude out
from the unit.

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Framing and Clearances For Santa Fe Front (no louvers)

Framing the enclosure

Note: Make sure that you allow for installation of any wiring, such
as the fan, remote control or wall switch before applying finishing
material.

The following diagram shows a typical framed installation. All clearances
must be adhered to. combustible material such as timber must not be
placed any closer to the appliance than the stand-offs allow.
Maintain required clearance around the vent pipe (1” horizontal 1” vertical).
Combustible material: Such as wood, compressed paper, plant fibers,
plastics or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame
proofed or not, plaster or un-plastered.

W

36”

H

B. Width

28”

D

It is best to frame your fireplace after it is positioned
and the system is installed. Framing dimensions are
as follows:

Model

MB-36

Depth

16”

Height

32”

Width

Corner installation

58½”

41¼”

Inside framed size for termination:

-Luxor horizontal with flex: 10” x 10” inside

-Simpson DuraVent (P/N 984) 10” x 11”
Please note: Wall thimble (P/N 942) may be
required for installations in Canada.

Please Note: The standoffs
provided with each MB-36 are
not required for installation
with the Santa Fe kit.

Note: The Fireplace does not require a hearth
extension and may sit directly on combustible
materials.

Mantle clearances

*Unit to 3/4” trim is 8”

12”

10”

Santa Fe Kit

Side mantle pieces may come
down along the outside of the
fireplace, with no restrictions as
to how they may protrude out
from the unit.

12” mantle

8” mantle

¾” mantle

Drywall

8”

4½”

Non combustible

2”x 4”

3½”

WARNING: No materials,
combustible or otherwise
shall occupy the space shown
surrounding unit.

The unit may be finished with stucco or other non­combustible materials right up to the edge of the
glass as shown.

Stucco

1”

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Flat piece sets in
place on tabs.

Installation of Clean Face Kit continued

4 self tapping screws
in pre-drilled holes.
Please note: standoffs
must be removed for
installation of clean
face kit. The CFK
then becomes the
standoffs.

Lip goes at the
top as shown.

Please note: the custom doors we manufacture
for this unit fit inside the opening, so do not
bring finishing products beyond the opening.
Simply overlap all the metal as shown below to
ensure a nice square finish.

Lip goes at the
top as shown.

Bring finishing product
right down to the lip as
shown.

Overlap side so it is flush
with the opening as shown.

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