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Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace
Woodburning Fireplace Model: SSTB11 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual For Residential or Manufactured Home Installation This fireplace is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories for use 530943 with “11CF” Series Chimney System Components. SSTB cover 87D0174 2/10 Rev. 4... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace CONTENTS 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: Important Safety Information
7. This fireplace must not be installed with a masonry written authorization is given by MHSC. Failure to heed flue. this warning may cause a fire hazard and will void the 8. -
Page 4: Operation Guidelines
As wood is burned in this fireplace, room air enters the All fireplace chimneys are in direct contact with cold air side vents of the SSTB11 and circulates around the fire- on the exterior of the structure. Consequently, when the box. - Page 5 OPERATION GUIDELINES SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace in particular around windows and doors, penetrations cre- Depressurization is a contributing factor to back drafting 75% of the time and is the sole cause of back drafting ated for pipes and wiring as well as fireplaces, water heat- ers and furnace flue pipes.
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Page 6: Product Features
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES Figure 1 (Flue Outlet Height) Residential Installation Chimney Cap Roof Flashing Storm Collar 13 ft. = Min. Height (No offsets) 13 ft. = Min. Height (2 30° Elbows) 21 ft. = Min. Height (4 30° Elbows) 90 ft. -
Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS C L 1/2” 21” 11” Dia. 12 ” 13” Dia. 24 ” 25 ” 1/2” Top View C L 9/16" Ref. 4” ” ” Outside Air Glass Doors Re- 23 ” (1 Side Only) Gas Line moved for Clarity Opening 42 ” ... -
Page 8: Fireplace Location
FIREPLACE LOCATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or sup- ports. If however, the fireplace is to be trimmed with a heavy stone or brick facing Do not install fireplace and hearth extension, be sure the supporting structure is adequate. -
Page 9: Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION PREPARATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning the chimney. Avoid a location where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof shape, nearby wall or embankments, under or near trees or above the roof of a single story wing of a two story building as shown by Figure 6. -
Page 10: Floor Protection
If the fireplace is recessed into the floor or the hearth is elevat- ed with combustible materials, an MHSC H1652 hearth exten- sion kit or equivalent must be used for additional protection. Figure 8 60”... -
Page 11: Fireplace Components
FIREPLACE COMPONENTS SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace Figure 10 WH36 Glass Doors (Standard) Chimney SSTB11 Support SSTB See-thru 11CS See-thru Fireplace Fireplace 30° Elbow Set 11CF30-2 AK4 Combustion Extended Air Assembly Chimney Cap (AK6 for RLTCF11L Manufactured Home Chimney Cap Hearth Installation) RLTCF11 Extension Kit SLTCF11 H1652 Flashing Firestop Spacer Flat Flashing 8-6-12, 8-12-12 FS2A, FS6A ... -
Page 12: Fireplace Installation
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Location Selection NOTE: To select the proper chimney height, refer to Fig- ure 1. The flue outlet must be a minimum of 3’ above the Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for dam- highest point where the chimney penetrates the roof and age. - Page 13 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace Figure 12 2. Install the firestop spacer as required from beneath the ceiling unless the space above is attic space. In an at- Centerline of Actual Center Point tic, the firestop spacer should be installed at the floor Chimney level of the attic.
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Page 14: Chimney Offset And Cap Installation
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Offset Installation Sequence To install the chimney support, place the crimped end of the flue and outlet air duct portions into the last section 1. Determine the location and amount of offset required, of chimney pipe. Push down until the outside or inlet air... -
Page 15: Chimney Offset Installation
CHIMNEY OFFSET INSTALLATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Offset Chimney Flue Exit Rise Chimney Section FP282 30° Elbow Offsets Elbow IWF282 30° Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1' 1¹⁄₂' 3' 4' Offset Rise 0 0 0 0 3"... - Page 16 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace CHIMNEY OFFSET AND CAP INSTALLATION Figure 17 Firestop 17” ” Spacer Continue chimney to proper Figure 19 height and install round chimney cap or chimney housing 7 ” ” Centerline of Storm Collar 30° Chimney Flashing Roof...
- Page 17 CHIMNEY OFFSET INSTALLATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace 9. Install the chimney cap by placing the cap into match- 1. Extend the regular chimney sections until the top of ing parts of the last chimney section. Then punch or the chimney is 4” below the total flue height desired.
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Page 18: Chimney Cap Chase Installation
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace CHIMNEY CAP CHASE INSTALLATION The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 13” below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either a two-foot or three-foot chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to ensure complete engagement of the inlet air telescope and chimney cap into the top section. -
Page 19: Outside Combustion Air
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS SSTB11 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 20 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS Outside Combustion Air Recommendations (continued) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct.
- Page 21 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY Model AK-4 Combustion Air Assembly 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left outside of the fire- place. DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected.
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Page 22: Gas Appliance Installation
4. Some code authorities prohibit or place restrictions on line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC the use of gas appliances in fireplaces. Check with lo- manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in MHSC cal code authorities before proceeding with the instal- fireplaces.) lation. - Page 23 GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace Figure 29 Gas Line Plumbing Detail Outer Fireplace Wrap Side Brick Inner Fireplace Wrap Side Brick Maintain 1/2” Minimum Air Space Knockout Clearance to Combustibles for Gas Line Out to 4” From Side of 24”...
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Page 24: Trim Installation
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace TRIM INSTALLATION Applying Decorative Trim To The Fireplace The face of your fireplace may be left exposed or trimmed with any noncombustible material such as brick, stone or marble. If a trim is installed, be sure it is fastened snugly to the face of the fire- place. -
Page 25: Fireplace Operation
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace FIREPLACE OPERATION For the most pleasing aroma, burn the wood of fruit trees WARNING: If a decorative gas appliance is used in the such as apple and cherry, or nut trees such as beech, fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open hickory and pecan. - Page 26 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace FIREPLACE OPERATION logs with ashes. A “banked” fire will hold glowing coals for A Few Words of Caution 8-10 hours, thereby saving a fire for later use. Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Wood vs. Fossil Fuels...
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Page 27: Maintenance & Safety
Disposal of Ashes creosote or any other debris, and that all joints are intact. MHSC does not recommend chemical cleaners because Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight some may contain elements that corrode the metal parts fitting lid. - Page 28 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace MAINTENANCE & SAFETY 6. Don’t install the fireplace over carpeting. 4. Do trim the face of the fireplace only with noncombus- 7. Don’t install the fireplace on a poorly constructed tible materials. base or fail to fasten down or attach the fireplace to 5.
- Page 29 SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace MAINTENANCE & SAFETY WARNING: IF NOT INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANU- FACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS, THIS PRODUCT COULD EXPOSE YOU TO SUBSTANCES IN FUEL OR FROM FUEL COMBUSTION WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO- DUCTIVE HARM.
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace REPLACEMENT PARTS 1,2,3 Ref. Description Qty. Part No. Rod, Damper 047647 Weldment Damper Weight 047649 Handle Damper 037391 539043 Weldment, Air Door Rod 050340 SSTB parts Side Brick Assy 050006 1/09 Grate Ptd. Assy 050145 Hearth Refractory... -
Page 31: Warranty
Limitations and Exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. - Page 32 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...