Martin 400BWBA User Manual

MODELS:
400BWBA 400BWBIA 400BWBCA 400BWBCIA
500BWBA 500BWBIA 500BWBCA 500BWBCIA
36" and 42"
WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Glass Doors, Fan Assembly, and Outside Combustion Air Kit Available
READ BEFORE INSTALLING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Only Unvented Gas Log Sets which have been found to comply with the Standard For Unvented Room
Heaters ANSI Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace. A hood must be installed when mantle is
installed at 12” from fireplace opening.
These fireplaces are U. L.
®
listed for use with “S” Series chimney system components.
400BWBA and
500BWBA Series
Radiant Type
400BWBCA and
500BWBCA Series
Circulating Type

Martin 400BWBA Specifications

General

Model	400BWBA
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Fuel Type	Wood
Efficiency	Up to 75%
Firebox Material	Steel

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Safety Guidelines

Crucial safety guidelines for installers and owners regarding operation and installation.

OPERATION GUIDELINES

How Your Fireplace Should Be Used

Residential Installation Considerations

FIREPLACE LOCATION

Selecting an Optimal Location

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Locating the Chimney

Steps and considerations for positioning the chimney correctly.

FLOOR PROTECTION

Installing on Combustible Floors

Requirements for protecting floors from heat and sparks.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Unpacking and Clearances

Initial setup steps including unpacking and maintaining safe distances.

CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

Safety Information and Requirements

Essential safety guidelines for chimney installation.

Locating Center Line and Firestop Spacers

Installing 'S' Series Chimney Spacers

Chimney Supports and Elbow Installation

Chimney Cap Installation

Procedures for installing the chimney cap for draft and safety.

Chimney Cap Chase Installation

OFFSET INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS

Combustion Air Requirements

Important safety and functional advice for combustion air.

Model AK-4 Combustion Air Assembly

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

Passing Gas Line Through Fireplace Wall

Procedure for routing the gas line safely through the fireplace wall.

FIREPLACE OPERATION

Building a Better Fire

MAINTENANCE

Fuel Storage, Ashes, and Chimney Care

Fireplace and Glass Door Maintenance

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY CHECKLIST

Do's and Don'ts for Safe Operation

Comprehensive checklist of recommended practices and prohibitions.

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