Vexar C36EMW-RB, C36EMW-RBB, C36EMW-RPLB Owners & Installation Manual

36" CIRCULATING LOUVERED FIREBOX

OWNER’S INSTALLATION MANUAL

C36EMW-RB with Brushed

Brass Finish Bi-fold Doors

C36EMW-RBB with Black

Finish Bi-fold Doors

C36EMW-RPLB with Platinum

Finish Bi-fold Doors

O-TL REPORT # 114-F-20-4

Includes Manual

Control Fan System

and Combustion

Air Kit

SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain re­placement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep
it with your other important papers.

This replace is approved for use as a wood burning
replace or for use with a vented gas log approved to

ANS Z21.60, Z21.84 or RGA 2-72 standards or for use
with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANS Z21.11.2
standard. A vent-free log can only be installed in an af­termarket (completion of sale, not for purpose of resale
from the manufacturer), permanently located, manu­factured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local
codes. Approved hood must be installed when using a
vent-free gas log heater (see Accessories, page 18).

This rebox meets the construction and safety stan­dards of H.U.D. for application in mobile homes when
installed according to these instructions.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Specications ...................................................... 3

Fireplace Installation............................................ 3

Venting Installation .............................................. 6

Optional Gas Line Installation............................ 13

SAFETY

Finishing Fireplace ............................................ 15

Operation and Maintenance Guidelines ............ 15

Replacement Parts ............................................ 17

Technical Service............................................... 17

Accessories ....................................................... 18

WARNING: Improper instal­lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury, property damage or
loss of life. Refer to this manual
for assistance or additional in-

formation. Consult a qualied

installer or local distributor.

IMPORTANT: Check HUD re­quirements before installing this

replace.

The C36EMW Series is specically designed
for use in manufactured mobile homes. These
replaces include a manual control fan sys­tem, combustion air kit and bi-fold doors.

Before beginning the ins talla tion of the
fireplace, read these instructions through
completely.

• This Style Crest replace and its compo­nents are safe when installed according
to this installation manual. Unless you use
Style Crest approved components, which
have been designed and tested for the
replace system, you may cause a re
hazard.

• The Style Crest warranty will be voided by
and Style Crest disclaims any responsibil­ity for the following actions.

a. Modication of the replace, compo-

nents, doors, blower, fans, air inlet
system and damper control.

b. Use of any component part not manu-

factured or approved by Style Crest
in combination with a Style Crest

replace system.
Proper installation is the most important step
in ensuring safe and continuous operation of
the replace. Consult the local building codes
as to the particular requirements concerned
with the installation of all factory built replac­es. Although grounding may not be required
by code, the manufacturer recommends it.

CAUTION: The structural

integrity of the mobile home

oor and ceiling/roof must be

maintained.

WARNING: Do not install a

replace insert in this box unless

the manufacturer's instructions

with the insert specically state
this replace has been tested for

use with the insert.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline
or any other ammable vapors

or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

• Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located

out of trafc and away from

furniture and draperies.

• Do not place clothing or other
ammable materials on or near

the appliance.

• Never leave children unat­tended when a re is burning
in the replace.

This replace is not intended to

be used as a substitute for a fur­nace to heat an entire home. Use
for supplemental heat only.

This wood burning fireplace
complies with the UL 127 stan­dard as a FACTORY BUILT FIRE­PLACE and is listed and tested
by OMNI Test Laboratories.

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SPECIFICATIONS

42"

36

1

/4"

33

1

/4"

22

1

/8"

6

3

/4"

7

3

/4"

9

3

/8"

3"

36"

41"

1"

J-Box
Access

RH SIDE VIEW

LH SIDE VIEW

Gas Line Conduit
Sleeve (Both Sides)

1/2" Air Space

Back and Sides

0" To T o p

Spacer

Round Top Termination

Storm Collar

Flashing

Firestop

1" Airspace

To Combustible

Materials

Combustible
Wall Board

No Combustible
Material On Face

Not Less Than 14"
To Perpendicular
Sidewall

Hearth Extension
52" x 16"

0" To
Bottom

8" Each
Side

22

1

/16"

5/8"

13"

Rear View
of Fireplace

Opening for
Outside Air
(Left or Right
Side Application)

Firestop
Thimble

9

1

/2"

27"

SELECTING LOCATION

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

To determine the safest and most efcient
location for the replace, you must take into
consideration the following guidelines:

1. The location must allow for proper clear­ances (see Figures 1 and 2, page 4).

2. Consider a location where the heat output
will not be affected by drafts, air condition­ing ducts, windows or doors.

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3. A location that av oids the cutting of
joists or roof rafters will make installation
easier.

4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace (see Outside Air Kit on page 6).

WARNING: Do not install this

appliance in a bedroom.

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13" Min.

Maintain 1/2" Air Space
Between Framing
and Fireplace

43

5

/8"

Min.

41 3/4" Min.

61

11/16" Min.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Effective Height of
Te rmination Cap

Effective Height of
Termination Cap

Effective Height of
Te rmination Cap

RT-8DM

RT-8DM

RT-8DM

14' Min.

Height

2' Max

Pipe Length

30E-8DM

11 ' for

Manufactured

Home

Application

14' Min.

Height

11 ' for

Manufactured

Home

Application

40' Max.

Height

20' for

Manufactured

Home

Application

Effective Height of
Te rmination Cap

RT-8DM

30E-8DM

40' Max.

Height

20' for

Manufactured

Home

Application

42 1/4"

41

3

/4"

22

5

/8"

10"

Figure 1 - Framing Dimensions

Continued

Maximum height of any system is 40 feet.*
This measurement includes replace, chim­ney sections and height of termination assem­bly at level of ue gas outlet (see Figure 3).

*For manufactured home application, minimum
height is 11' for straight ue or ue with one elbow

set. Maximum height of any system is 20'.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES

Back and sides of replace 1/2" minimum*
Floor** 0" minimum
Wall to front of replace 36" minimum
Perpendicular wall to opening 14" minimum
Top spacers 0" minimum
Mantel clearances see Mantels,
page 15
Chimney outer pipe surfaces 1" minimum

* Not required at nailing anges
** See step 2 of Framing, page 5

quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.

Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height

Minimum height ofthe chimney, measured
from base of replace to ue gas outlet of
termination, is 14 feet* for straight ue or a
ue with one elbow set. Maximum distance
between elbows is 2 feet.

Figure 2 - Corner Installation

WARNING: Do not pack re-

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Standard

Installation

Figure 3 - Standard and Alternate

Venting Installation

Alternate

Installation

Alternate

Installation

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

FRAMING

1. Frame opening for replace using dimen­sions shown in Figures 1 and 2.

2. If replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
ooring, replace must be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending full width
and depth of replace. (It is acceptable to
cover two outside ends or columns of top
louver panel leaving four center columns
open).

3. Set replace directly in front of this open­ing and slide unit back until nailing anges
touch side framing.

4. Check level of replace and shim with
sheet metal if necessary.

5. Before securing replace to prepared fram­ing, metal ember protector (provided) must
be placed between hearth extension (not
supplied) and under bottom front edge of
replace to protect against glowing embers
falling through. If replace is to be installed
on a raised platform, a Z-type ember pro­tector (not supplied) must be fabricated to
t your required platform height. Ember
protector should extend under replace
a minimum of 1
should be made of metal material.

6. Using screws or nails, secure replace to
framing through anges located on sides
of replace (see Figure 4).

1

/2". The ember protector

HEARTH EXTENSION

A hearth extension projecting a minimum of
16" in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond
each side of the replace opening is required
to protect combustible oor construction in
front of the replace. Use an equal material
which meets the following specications: a
layer of noncombustible, inorganic material
having a thermal conductivity of K=0.84 BTU
IN/FT, HR. F (or less) at 1" thick. For example,
if the material selected has a K factor of 0.25,
such as glass ber, the following formula
would apply:

0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required

0.84

Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of
the noncombustible material. If the hearth ex­tension is to be covered, use noncombustible
material such as tile, slate, brick, concrete,
metal, glass, marble, stone, etc. Provide
a means to prevent hearth extension from
shifting and seal gap between replace frame
and hearth extension with a noncombustible
material (see Figure 5).

WARNING: Hearth extension

is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 5.

Fireplace

Front

Ember
Protector

Seal Gap

Raised
Hearth

Nailing
Flange

Figure 4 - Nailing Flanges

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Screw
or Nail

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DO NOT Block Louvers

Fireplace Front
Elevated

Figure 5 - Hearth Extension

NO

Seal Gap

Ember
Protector

Hearth
Extension

OF FIREPLACE

OUTER WRAPPER

TO

POWER SOURCE

ELECTRICAL

COVER PLATE

AND STRAIN RELIEF

POWER SOURCE

WIRING (NOT SUPPLIED)

FIREPLACE

(NOT SUPPLIED)

WIRE NUT (3x)

HOUSING

PRE-WIRED

RECEPTACLE

AND GROUND

CHASSIS

GROUND

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Continued

FAN KIT ASSEMBLY (BK2)

A fan kit assembly is preinstalled in this
replace. Use of blowers or fans other than
model BK2 voids warranty. Fan is operated by
pressing rocker switch located at lower right
hand corner of replace face. Fan kit electri­cal connections are made through electrical
cover plate located on side of replace as
shown in Figure 6.

Screws

5. Secure electrical cover plate with screws
previously removed.

6. Tighten strain relief plastic screw

Note: Electrical housing and cover plate have
sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.

Rocker
Switch

Figure 6 - Fan Kit BK2 Electrical Cover

Fan Kit Wiring Instructions

1. Loosen strain relief by turning plastic screw

2. Remove electrical cover plate (with strain

3. Slide power source wiring through strain

4. Place all wiring connections into electric

OUTSIDE AIR KIT

Installation of an outside air kit should be
complet ed during the roug h fra mi ng of
replace due to nature of its location. The
supplied ex duct measures approximately
10" compressed and up to approximately 36"
extended. Outside combustion air is accessed
through mobile home oor using air kit model
AK6E or a side wall using air kit model AK6­WE (see Accessories on page 18).

Installer may choose either left or right side
mounting to allow for proper wall/rafte r
clearances.

Strain

Relief

Electrical
Cover Plate

counterclockwise.

relief) from replace by removing two sheet
metal screws .

relief opening and electrical cover plate
and make all necessary connections

housing as shown in Figure 7.

VENTING INSTALLATION

Figure 7 - Fan Kit Wiring Diagram

A combustion air chute may be installed to
back of replace facing left or installed on a
at wall, or may be rotated 90° facing right
for a corner application. Installer may choose
either installation method to allow for proper
wall/rafter clearances.

For AK6-WE Only: Construct a 4.5" x 4.5"
framing or opening on exterior wall (see
Figure 8, page 7).

For AK6E Only: The outside air vent is in­stalled through a ventilated crawl space (see
Figure 9, page 7).

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