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BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace
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Safety Information
Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.
Description
The BFC36 replace is a solid fuel, woodburning replace.
The BFC36 is a balanced ue (closed combustion) heat-
circulating replace which receives outside combustion air
through the chimney system. This unique system results
in much higher efciency since valuable room air is not
used for combustion.
The BFC36 is a decorative replace which provides ef-
cient supplemental heat compared to other wood burning
replaces. It should not be used as a primary source of
heat.
CAUTION: Overloading the rebox with wood may result
in overring and damage to refractory components, the
grate and doors.
Precautions
Vermont Castings Group replaces and component parts
have been thoroughly tested and will operate safely when
installed in accordance with instructions provided in this
manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions
before beginning installation.
If you notice any damage to replace or component parts,
immediately report damage to your Vermont Castings
Group dealer.
Only use Vermont Castings Group components or the war-
ranty will be voided and a re hazard may be created.
Vermont Castings Group warranty will be voided by and
Vermont Castings Group disclaims any responsibility for
the following actions:
• Installation by any other than a qualied installer,
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certied.
• Installation of any damaged replace or chimney
component;
• Modication of replace, chimney assembly or
any component parts thereof; (except for chase
ashings as detailed in Vermont Castings Group
Chimney Top installation instructions).
• Installation other than as instructed by Vermont
Castings Group; or
• Installation and/or use of any component part
not manufactured or approved by Vermont Cast-
ings Group in combination or assembly with a
Vermont Castings Group replace system, not-
withstanding any independent testing laboratory
or other third party approval of such component
parts or accessory.
Any such action may possibly cause a re hazard.
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the replace.
This replace and chimney system must be vented to the
out-of-doors.
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.
Do not install combustible materials on any of the black
replace surround.
Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.
The BFC36 is intended for operation only with the
doors closed.
Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod-
ucts not specied for use with this replace.
Drafts
The replace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating
air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal ow of air into
the re.
Gas Logs
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be in-
stalled before framing the replace. The gas line must be
installed by a certied gas line installer.
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil red appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
WARNING: Check with your electronics manufacturer
before installing a television or other electronic de-
vice above this replace.