Monessen Hearth SS38 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Monessen Hearth SS38 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Monessen Hearth SS38 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Direct vent gas stove

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WARNINGS
IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE NOT FOLLOWED ExACTLY, A FIRE
OR ExPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INjURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, services or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases,
unless a certified kit is used.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*,
permanently located, manufactured home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of
resale, from the manufacturer.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Stratford
Direct Vent Gas Stove
Model: SS38
Installation & Operating
Instructions
D U E T O H I G H T E M P E R AT U R E S , T H E
APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF
TRAFFIC AND AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED
TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE
TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO
AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE
APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
KEEP THE ROOM AREA CLEAR AND FREE
FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE,
AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIqUIDS.
0245
VS38 cover
46D0232 4/10 Rev. 9

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  • Page 1 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer- ence. Stratford Direct Vent Gas Stove Model: SS38 Installation & Operating 0245 Instructions VS38 cover D U E T O H I G H T E M P E R AT U R E S , T H E...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove PLEASE READ THE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a MHSC gas stove. IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Any change to this stove or its controls can be dangerous. • Improper installation or use of this stove can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. This stove is a vented product. This stove must be properly installed by a qualified service person.
  • Page 4: Code Approval

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove 12. Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Never place anything on top of stove. 14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, card- board, etc.) in this stove. Use only the gas type indi- cated on rating plate.
  • Page 5: Product Features

    GAS PRESSURES Inlet Minimum Inlet Maximum Manifold Pressure GAS SPECIFICATIONS & ORIFICE SIZE Model SS38NV SS38PV The Stratford SS38 is equipped with a variable output gas control. P IL ST1099 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Natural Propane (LP) 4.5” w.c.
  • Page 6: Stove Dimensions

    Figure 2 - Stove Dimensions NOTE: If this unit is installed in a mobile home it must be bolted securely to the floor with leg bolts. NOTE: Stratford SS38 model stove works without any electrical supply. 17” (432 mm) 33 ” (851 mm) 31 ”...
  • Page 7: Stove Location

    • Check stove and flue system clearance requirements. • Locate the stove where it can be accessed by a gas supply line. • For optimal heat circulation and comfort, centrally locate the stove in a large and open room.
  • Page 8: Clearances

    • Stove must be at least 6" from the corner. Figure 4 • No clearance is necessary to the floor. Stove may sit on the floor. Figure 5 • The minimum ceiling height from the floor must be 72". Back Wall 6"...
  • Page 9: Venting Installation

    Only a 1" clearance is required where the vent passes through the nearest vertical wall. 46D0232 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove INSTALLATION PLANNING There are two basic types of direct-vent installation: • Horizontal Termination •...
  • Page 10 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove INSTALLING A VENT SYSTEM IN AN OUTSIDE CHASE A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is required for such venting. Treatment of firestops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to building type.
  • Page 11: Canadian Installations

    Btuh (3kW), 12” (30 cm) for appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kW) and < 100,000 Btuh (30kW), 36” (91 cm) for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30kW) 6’ (1.83 m) 7’ (2.13 m)† 12” (30 cm)** SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove N  H  M  I  V  K ...
  • Page 12 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove TERMINATION CLEARANCES FOR BUILDINGS WITH COMBUSTIBLE AND NONCOMBUSTIBLE ExTERIORS G=6" (152mm) Inside Corner  G = Combustible 24"(610mm)   Noncombustible 18"(457mm) Balcony with No Side Wall 47.5" (121cm) Figure 7 - Allowable Venting Chart VENTING INSTALLATION INFORMATION F=6" (152mm) Outside Corner  Combustible &  Noncombustible H = 24" (610mm) J =  20" (508mm) Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall...
  • Page 13: Installation For Horizontal Termination

    NOTE: Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three (3) feet (914 mm). Use wall straps for this purpose. 12” 3. Attach vent pipe assembly to the stove. Set stove in Minimum front of its permanent location to insure minimum clear- ances.
  • Page 14 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Vent Opening for Combustible Walls 9B\,” (244 mm) Min. 9B\,” (244 mm) Min. Stove Hearth Opening for Noncombustible Wall 7Z\x” (190 mm) Stove Hearth Figure 11 - Vent Opening Requirements 4. Apply a bead of non-hardening mastic around the outside edge of vent cap.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Add 1/4" rise per 12" horizontal length of pipe. 46D0232 30" Horizontal (H) + Horizontal (H ) Max. Figure 16 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Two 90° Elbows SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove ST1105 horz term 1 elbow ST1106 ST1106 horiz term 2 elbows ST1105...
  • Page 16: Installation For Vertical Termination

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Table 3 - Horizontal Venting with Three (3) Elbows Vertical (V) + (V Horizontal (H) + (H Minimum NOTE: Add 1/4" rise per 12" horizontal length of pipe. Figure 17 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Rigid Venting Using Three 90°...
  • Page 17: Cathedral Ceiling Installation

    Remove any combustible material that Firestop might be inside the support box. 5. Complete the cathedral ceiling installation by following the same procedures outlines in Steps 2 through 6 for Flat Ceiling Installation, Page 17 and above. SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove...
  • Page 18 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Level Cut Hole 1/8" Larger than Support Box when Projected onto Roofline. Figure 21 - Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Installation ST1108 VERTICAL TERMINATION CONFIGURA- cat clg support box TIONS Figures 23 through 26 show four different configurations for vertical termination.
  • Page 19 Vertical Rigid Venting Configuration Using Three 90° Elbows with Two Horizontal Runs   H     V     ST1112 vert vent SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Horizontal (H) + (H Maximum Vertical Venting V = 40' maximum NOTE: Install NOTE: Install restrictor into 4"...
  • Page 20: Stove Installation

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the stove you are installing. If you have conflicting gas type, do not install stove. See dealer where you purchased the stove for proper stove for your gas type or conversion kit.
  • Page 21: Checking Gas Pressure

    1/8" NPT Tap* Tee Joint Pipe Nipple 3 "   M i n i SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Natural Gas From Gas Meter (5.0" w.c. to 10.5" w.c. Pressure) Propane/LP From External Regulator (11" w.c. to 13" w.c. Pressure)
  • Page 22: Louver Installation

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove 1. Check gas type. The gas supply must be the same as stated on the appliance’s rating decal. If the gas supply is different from the stove, STOP! Do not install the appliance. Contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 23: Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL WIRING This stove will work without any electrical supply. Electricity is only needed to operate blower. NOTE: If installed in mobile home, stove must be bolted securely to floor. Electrical connections should only be performed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
  • Page 24: Log Placement

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Before you begin — This unit is supplied with six ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling the logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fibers.
  • Page 25: Final Installation

    7. Place top right log on right base log. Line up the Figure 36 - Install Top Right Log LG739 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove 5. Place right base log on two pins against right side of firebox. Figure 34. Figure 35 -...
  • Page 26 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Pins LG740 LG740 VS38 top center log 9. Break up rock wool (ember material) into dime- sized pieces. Place evenly across burner surface and mesh of grate. Figure 38. Do not exceed 1" depth of coverage.
  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    3. Check the pilot for gas leaks with soap and water mixture. 46D0232 If you do not follow these instruction exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Never use an open flame to check for gas leak.
  • Page 28: Lighting Pilot

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove LIGHTING PILOT FOR THE FIRST TIME APPROVED LEAK TESTING METHOD You may check for gas leaks with the following methods only: • Soap and water solution • An approved leak testing spray • Electronic sniffer...
  • Page 29: Lighting Burner

    MAIN BURNER SWITCH The “ON/OFF/RS” switch for the main burner can be found behind the pedestal door of the stove. This switch allows you to turn on and to turn off the main burner without using the gas valve knob. Make sure the button is in the “ON” position to light the main burner.
  • Page 30: Cleaning & Maintenance

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. Make sure the gas valve knob is in the “OFF” position. Wait at least five (5) minutes before start-ing maintenance.
  • Page 31: Air Shutter Adjustment

    1/4" for Natural Gas and fully open for Propane installation at sea level. Natural Gas Models may be adjusted for high altitude as follows: • To increase air mixture, push up the adjustment rod located beneath the stove. This opens the shutter more and will stop or minimize sooting. Figure 46 •...
  • Page 32: Glass Replacement

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Always use gloves when handling broken glass. 1. Put on gloves. Remove door from hinges by lifting the door up. Figure 48 2. Remove the 7/8" rope from around glass frame. Figure 49 3. Using a 5/16" socket, remove hex nuts from glass retain- ing brackets.
  • Page 33: Blower

    BLOWER BLOWER WIRING DIAGRAM FOR BLOWER 46D0232 ST1118 blower White (Hi Temp) ST1119 VS38 wiring diagram SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM Spark ignitor will not light the pilot after repeated pressing of spark ignitor.
  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 46D0232 Battery  2030245 VS38 parts SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove...
  • Page 36 SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Ref. Description Burner Assy. Left Log Support Bracket Right Log Support Bracket SIT 820 Nova Valve Injector Venturi Tube Valve/Burner Pilot Assy. Rocker Switch Formed Glass Air Shutter Rod Air Shutter Knob...
  • Page 37: Venting Components

    Vinyl Siding Standoff Storm Collar Ceiling Firestop 36" Snorkel Termination Horizontal Termination Vent Cap Wall Strap 7" x 90° Elbow Vertical High Wind Termination 46D0232 Part no. 902B 903B 904B 906B 907B 908B 911B 943S 945B 990B SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove...
  • Page 38: For Massachusetts Residents Only

    SS38 Direct Vent Gas Stove Massachusetts Residents Only — Please read and follow these special requirements NOTE REGARDING VENTED PRODUCTS This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any residence with a direct vent product must have a CO detector installed in the residence.
  • Page 39: Warranty

    LIFETIME WARRANTY Covered under this warranty are the stove body, combustion chamber, door frame, gold plating (manu- facturing defects only), glass (thermal breakage only), heat exchange system, and burner. This coverage includes parts and reasonable labor during the first five years of ownership and parts only thereafter.
  • Page 40 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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