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Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN-
taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult.
to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to
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follow iNStructioNS may reSult iN property damage, bodily iNjury or eveN
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death. coNtact local buildiNg officialS about reStrictioNS aNd iNStallatioN
iNSpectioN requiremeNtS iN your area.
only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heater, aNSi
Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace.
when an approved aNSi Z21.11.2 unvented room heater is installed in this fireplace, an h2853 canopy must
also be installed.
warNiNg: do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed.
this fireplace is ul listed for use with the 11cf Series chimney system components.
woodburning fireplace
models:
Sb38, Sb38hb,
Sb44, Sb44hb
installation, operation and
maintenance manual
for residential installation
87D0057 1/13 Rev. 9
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Summary of Contents for Vermont Castings SB38
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Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace
Sb38, Sb38hb, Sb44, Sb44hb installation, operation and maintenance manual for residential installation Safety Notice: if thiS appliaNce iS Not properly iNStalled, operated aNd maiN- taiNed, a houSe fire may reSult. to reduce the riSk of fire, follow the iNStallatioN iNStructioNS. failure to... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace congratulations! You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Group dealer. burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs. Only use Vermont Castings Group components or the war- do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other prod- ranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created. -
Page 4: Important Information
The fireplace must be installed with clearances to combustible building materials specified in this manual. Only parts manufactured by Vermont Castings Group and labeled for use with the fireplace should be used in the installation of this fireplace except for special roof flashings that may be fabricated locally. -
Page 5: Operation Guidelines
Vermont Castings Group is not responsible for heat loss or air infiltration through or around the fireplace. The fireplace should also be equipped with a flue damper, which must be open when the fireplace is in use. -
Page 6: Fireplace Dimensions
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace 28” 11” ID Flue 9 ” 13C\,” OD Outer Pipe 26 ” 16 ” Required 1Z\x” Air Space 9/16” 1/8” 6 ” ” Gas Line 52 ” Opening 27” Outside Air Opening 35 ” ... -
Page 7: Clearances
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Cap 15 ft. = Min. Height (No offsets) 15 ft. = Min. Height ( 30° Elbows) 1 ft. = Min. Height (4 30° Elbows) 86 ft. = Max. Height (Chimney sup- port every 5 ft.) - Page 8 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace 15 ft. = Min. Height (No offsets) 15 ft. = Min. Height ( 30° Elbows) Chimney Cap 1 ft. = Min. Height (4 30° Elbows) 86 ft. = Max. Height (Chimney Support every 5’)
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Page 9: Fireplace Location
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace cautioN: do not install fireplace over carpeting. Figures 5, 6 and 7 provide dimensional details of the fireplace, required spacing to combustible walls, and some This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of suggested fireplace locations. - Page 10 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Full Protection Corner Flush FP0 Figure 7 FP2220 fireplace location front width back width depth SB38/38HB 36” (914 mm) ” (559 mm) 0” (508 mm) SB44/44HB 4” (1067 mm) 8” (711 mm) 0”...
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Page 11: Installation Preparation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead Be sure the selected location will allow a 17” square plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate combustible material-free space for the chimney to pass the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning through. - Page 12 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace iNSulatiNg fireplace eNcloSure for Single Story installation with attic Space cold climateS Chimney Cap if you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly Flue Outlet Height recommended that you insulate the fireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible.
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Page 13: Floor Protection
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor The insulation used in the H066 hearth extension has a area 0 inches in front of, and 1 inches either side of the thermal conductivity (K factor) of 0.43. - Page 14 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace The ability of insulating material to retard the transfer of heat may be expressed as either Thermal Conductance (C), Thermal Conductivity (K), or Thermal Resistance (R). The mathematical relationship of these values and the for-...
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Page 15: Mantel Clearance
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Finish the wall with material of your choice. do not install a combustible mantel shelf less than 18" (457 mm) from the top of the fireplace opening. do not install a mantel face plate less than 6" (159 mm) from top of fireplace opening. - Page 16 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace mantel clearance - mantel clearance - with Noncombustible facing material No Noncombustible facing material Combustible Mantel and Trim Combustible 12" 12" Mantel and Trim (305 mm) (305 mm) Finished Wall Finished Wall Max.
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Page 17: Fireplace Components
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace FP2225 SB6000 fireplace components RLTCF11 SLTCF11 AK4 Combustion Air RLTCF11L Assembly Chimney Cap Extended Chimney SB38HB SB38 SB44HB SB44 H066 Hearth GDB48, GD48B 11CF30- 11CS Extension Kit GDB54, GD54B, Elbow Chimney Support... -
Page 18: Fireplace Installation
For your safety, some of the important things to remember Do not substitute parts. Use only parts listed for use with in regard to chimneys are listed below: the Models SB38 Series or SB44 Series fireplaces. 1. Use only parts and accessories labeled for use with this fireplace iNStallatioN fireplace. -
Page 19: Chimney Installation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Figure 20 2' Min. Min. 2' Min. Min. AC617 Note: Flue outlet should be two feet above all portions of the building within ten feet as shown in Figure 20. The chimney must not extend more than 90 inches above the roof without additional support. - Page 20 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Figure 21 Centerline of Actual Center Point Chimney table 1 CHIMNEY HOLE SIZE Angle of Chimney at Ceiling Size of Chimney Vertical 30˚ Plumb Line FS2A FS6A 11" CF 2-Wall 17 " x 17 "...
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Page 21: Chimney Offset Installation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace elbow iNStallatioN The following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surrounding structure. - Page 22 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace chimney requirements - offset installations Offset Chimney Flue Exit Rise Chimney Section FP8 30° elbow offsets Elbow IWF282 30° Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1' 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' offset rise 0 0 0 0 3"...
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Page 23: Chimney Offset And Cap Installation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Figure 26 Continue chimney to proper Figure 28 C L height and install round chimney firestop 17” cap or chimney housing Spacer ” Storm Collar Flashing Roof Firestop Spacer as 7 ”... -
Page 24: Chimney Cap Installation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace chimNey cap Special Note: The proper height as previously explained 6. Seal the crack between the top of the flashing and the is important to assure proper draft and safety. The chimney chimney with mastic. -
Page 25: Chimney Cap Chase Installation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than Note: When two fireplace chimneys are terminated above 13 inches below the top of the chase. The installation the same chase, the centers of the chimney caps should... -
Page 26: Outside Combustion Air Precautions And Recommendations
& recommeNdatioNS SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Note: The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. Use the model AK4 combustion air kit. - Page 27 & recommeNdatioNS SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace o u t S i d e c o m b u S t i o N a i r recommeNdatioNS (continued) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct 3.
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Page 28: Combustion Air Assembly
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace model ak-4 combuStioN air aSSembly 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening Note: If the wall covering is brick or stone, use appropriate location on the left outside of the fireplace. DO masonry fasteners. -
Page 29: Gas Appliance Installation
(Vermont Castings Group manufactures a wide 3. All gas piping and fitting must be either steel or malleable variety of gas logs for use in Vermont Castings Group iron. Unions must be of the ground joint type. fireplaces.) 4. - Page 30 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace Figure 33 gas line plumbing detail Outer Fireplace Wrap Inner Fireplace Wrap Side Brick Back Brick Side Brick Maintain 1/” Minimum Air Space Clearance to Combustibles for Gas Line Out to 4” From Side of...
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Page 31: Trim And Door Installation
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with optional Models GDB48 and GD48B (SB38 Series) and GDB54, GD54B and GD54SS DO NOT TOUCH GLASS FP2243 UNTIL COOLED. (SB44 Series) glass doors. For installation of the glass doors, refer to... -
Page 32: How To Build A Better Fire
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace warNiNg: If a decorative gas appliance is used in the how to build a better fire fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open The first three fires should be of moderate size to allow position. -
Page 33: Fireplace Operation
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace You’ll need a minimum of three logs, preferably four, to a few wordS of cautioN make a good fire. Add kindling and new logs as needed Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. -
Page 34: Maintenance And Safety
Safety SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace When the fireplace is first in use, inspect the chimney fuel Storage frequently and clean the chimney any time an accumulation Wood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few is observed on the flue walls. -
Page 35: Fireplace Maintenance
Safety SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace fireplace maiNteNaNce 10. Do keep all flammable liquids, gases and pressurized containers away form the fireplace. At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace 11. Do check the fireplace for proper adjustment and... - Page 36 Safety SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace 11. Don’t allow insulating materials to contact the 4. Don’t clean the chimney with metallic devices or chimney. chemical cleaners. 1. Don’t forget to support flat chase flashing to prevent 5. Don’t use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood water from puddling.
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Page 37: Replacement Parts
SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace SB38 SB38HB SB44 SB44HB ref. description qty. Sb38 Sb38hb Sb44 Sb44hb 1. Damper 05317 05317 05317 05317 . Handle Damper 037391 037391 037391 037391 3. Firebrick Back Assy* 05857 067517 050453 067516 4. - Page 38 SB38 / SB44 Series Woodburning Fireplace 87D0057...
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Page 39: Warranty
1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Vermont Castings Group any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. - Page 40 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...