Superior BRF-3875 - User Manual

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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38" & 43" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 700,021M REV. A 12/2003
BCF-3885 BRF-3875
BCF-4385 BRF-4375
MODELS
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CUSTOM SERIES
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-
stand 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.
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.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
U.L. Report No. MH8988

Summary

Safety Rules

Tools and Building Supplies

List of tools and materials required for installation.

Precautions

Introduction

Overview of the fireplace system and installation.

Clearances;Height Requirements

Specifies minimum clearances and height for safe installation.

Chimney System

Details on the required chimney system and components.

Location of Fireplace

Assembly Outline

Steps to prepare for fireplace assembly.

Installing the Fireplace

Pre-Installation Notes

Important considerations before starting fireplace installation.

Fireplace Specifications

Framing Dimensions

Installing the Chimney System

TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY

MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS

CHIMNEY COMPONENT CALCULATIONS

SPECIAL OFFSET INSTRUCTIONS

Guidance on installing chimney offsets through floors/ceilings.

OFFSET CALCULATIONS

Methods for calculating chimney offset dimensions and requirements.

INSTALLING OFFSETS

Optional Equipment Considerations

Forced Air Kits - BCF Series Only

Details on installing forced air kits for BCF models.

Variable Speed Wall Switch

Instructions for installing the variable speed wall switch.

Combustion Air Kits

Information on installing combustion air kits.

Gas Line Connection

Vent Free Appliances

Specific requirements for installing vent-free gas appliances.

Glass Doors

Guidelines for installing optional glass doors.

COLD CLIMATE INSULATION

FIREPLACE FINISHES

Mantels and Trim

Recommendations for installing mantels and trim around the fireplace.

Hearth Extensions and Wall Shields

Requirements for hearth extensions and wall shields for protection.

Methods of Determining Hearth Extension and Wall Shield Equivalents

FINISH TO YOUR TASTE

INSTALLATION COMPONENTS

Superior BRF-3875 Specifications

General

Brand	Superior
Model	BRF-3875
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English