Vermont Casting SR36A manual

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    SR/SC Series "A" W oodburning Fireplace For Models: SR36A SR42A SC36A SC42A For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 948 SR cover 1 1/18/97 948 SC cover 1 1/18/97 7412948 12/06 Rev . 17 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual[...]

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    2 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Safety Information PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING FIREPLACE. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty . Description T[...]

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    3 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 36" (914mm) 38  " (971mm) 40" (1016mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22  " (578mm) 1  " (45mm) 35  " (902mm) 24" (610mm) 7  " (197mm) 7  " (191mm) Recessed Na[...]

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    4 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 42" (1067mm) 38  " (971mm) 46" (1 168mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22  " (578mm) 1  " (45mm) 38" (965mm) 24" (610mm) 7  " (197mm) 7  " (191mm) Recessed Nailing Fla[...]

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    5 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. FP554 Fig. 5 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554 BR/BC Combo of IWF261 AND IWF265 11/10/97 T ermination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Batt Insulation (c[...]

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    6 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations 0 0 0 0 0 3" 1 1" 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ¹⁄₄ " 25 ¹⁄₄ " 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂ " 29 ¹⁄₄ " 1 1 0 0 0 16 ¹⁄₂ " 34 ¹⁄₄ " 0 0 1 0 0 20 ¹⁄₄ " 40 ³[...]

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    7 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 L 1 L 1 L T MODEL SK 2 W ALL CHIMNEY TOT AL LENGTH (L T ) INST ALLED LENGTH (L 1 ) SK81 SK818 SK83 SK84 1 1  " 17  " 35  " 47  " 10  " 16  " 34  " 46  " FP288 MBUF-INST ALLED L[...]

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    8 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Insulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold Climates If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate fireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible. Insulate base of fireplace with a noncombustible in - sulation rated fo[...]

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    9 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however , most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1, 2, 3 or 4 for basic fireplace sp[...]

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    10 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Straight-Up Chimney Installation T o mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9 ¹⁄₄ " (235mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this mark. (Fig.[...]

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    1 1 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 NOTE: Safety strips are not required over noncom- bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible. Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor- ner of the surround. Bend the nailing flanges out, level the box, then secure it firmly in p[...]

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    12 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer . Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety . Nail the fi[...]

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    13 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its base extending down into the framing hole. Nail each corner of attic insulation shield to the framing members of the ceiling hole using 8d nails. Attic shields are not required at the roof. Continue Installing Pipe to Complete[...]

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    14 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Installing T op Housing or T ermination Follow the installation instructions provided with the chimney termination you have selected. Installing Chimney In a Chase Refer to Page 5, Figure 5 for an illustration of a typical chase installation. CAUTION: T reatment of firestop spacers and[...]

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    15 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 MA81 rev . 8/5/97 1  " Ref. Combustible materials are permitted within a shaded area shown in Figure 23 titled Minimum W all Clearances. * ** MA81 Fig. 22 Combustible mantle clearances. *12" from top of fireplace opening for radi- ant models 12" from top of gril[...]

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    16 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for mini- mum dimensions and mounting detail. NOTE: Hearth Extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace. The hearth extension described in [...]

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    17 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 COMMON MA TERIALS AND F ACTORS MA TERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (CFM Corporation) R V alue is for Zx inch. * Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN ** Thickness of Listed Material FP533ADD Addendum 6/1/99 djt 8/4/99 changed .2 to [...]

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    18 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Installing Line for Gas Logs CFM Corporation fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" (13mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (CFM Corporation manufactures a wide va- riety of gas logs for use in CFM Corporation fireplaces.) Be sure to have the appliance in[...]

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    19 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 948 SR/SC parts 5/16/00 djt d 14 13 e CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. SR36A/42A, SC36A/42A SERIES Ref. Description SR/SC36A[...]

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    20 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Majestic Fireplaces distributor . Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: CFM Corporation, 2695 Meadowvale Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3, Attn: T ec[...]

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    21 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Chimney Components Round T op T ermination T op used to terminate chimney at roof. RL TSK8 (Flashing not included.) Round T op T ermination - T op used to terminate chimney at chase. RL TSK8L Extended (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary 8-6-12[...]

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    22 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system. SK8 Chimney Sect[...]

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    23 SR/SC Series "A" W oodb ur ning Fireplace 7412948 LIMITED W ARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES ® PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems CFM Corporation warrants its MAJESTIC FIREPLACES® Pre-Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Cor- poration supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan m[...]

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    2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation[...]