2WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace20000583Safety InformationPLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING FIREPLACE.IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure tofollow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.DescriptionThe WMC Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburn-ing premium fireplaces. The WMC36/42 are circulatingmodels with removable grilles (louvers).Both models are fully insulated fireplaces.PrecautionsMHSC fireplaces and component parts have been highlytested and will operate safely when installed in accor-dance with instructions provided in this manual. Careful-ly read and understand all instructions before beginninginstallation.If you notice any damage to fireplace or componentparts, immediately report damage to your MHSC dealer.Only use MHSC components or the warranty will bevoided and a fire hazard may be created.MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaimsany responsibility for the following actions:• Installation by any other than a qualified in-staller, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certi-fied.• Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-ney component;• Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly orany component parts thereof; (except for chaseflashings as detailed in the Chimney Top installa-tion instructions).• Installation other than as instructed by MHSC;or• Installation and/or use of any component partnot manufactured or approved by MHSC incombination or assembly with a MHSC fire-place system, notwithstanding any indepen-dent testing laboratory or other third party ap-proval of such component parts or accessory.Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.Consult local building codes to ensure that you are incompliance before installing the fireplace.Fireplaces must be vented to the out-of-doors.Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in anymanner.Do not install combustible materials on any of theblack fireplace surround.Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs.Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod-ucts not specified for use with this fireplace.Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburn-ing or oil fired appliances, and the products of combus-tion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the StateWMC36 / WMC42ListedUL 127 / ULC-S610Standard for Factory Built FireplacesSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Specifications and Framing . . . . . . . . . . 3Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chimney Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Planning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Table of Contentsof California to cause cancer, birth defects and otherreproductive harm.California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6WARNING: Check with your electronics manufactur-er before installing a television or other electronicdevice above this fireplace.DraftsThe fireplace should not be located in areas that createdrafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating airinlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into thefire.Gas LogsIf you plan to install a gas log, the gas line should be in-stalled before framing the fireplace. The gas line must beinstalled by a certified gas line installer.