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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
Follow iNSTRUcTioNS May ReSUlT iN pRopeRTy DaMage, boDily iNjURy oR eveN
DeaTh. coNTacT local bUilDiNg oFFicialS aboUT ReSTRicTioNS aND iNSTallaTioN
iNSpecTioN ReqUiReMeNTS iN yoUR aRea.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
4508
Stratton cover
5/08
Stratton
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
30004508 5/13 Rev. 10
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- Page 1 SaFeTy NoTice: iF ThiS appliaNce iS NoT pRopeRly iNSTalleD, opeRaTeD aND MaiN- 4508 TaiNeD, a hoUSe FiRe May ReSUlT. Stratton cover To ReDUce The RiSk oF FiRe, Follow The iNSTallaTioN iNSTRUcTioNS. FailURe To 5/08 Follow iNSTRUcTioNS May ReSUlT iN pRopeRTy DaMage, boDily iNjURy oR eveN DeaTh.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Stratton is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, and is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Federal En- vironmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.53(b), as stated on the permanent label attached to each appliance. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Vermont Castings Group fireplaces and component parts burn only solid wood fuel. have been tested to operate safely when installed in ac- The Stratton is intended for operation only with the cordance with instructions provided in this manual. Care- door fully closed. -
Page 4: Specifications
35 ” (895 mm) (79 mm) (98 mm) (79 mm) (325 mm) (325 mm) Fig. 1 Stratton specifications and framing. Gravity vent ducting may be installed on top of the fireplace to supply additional heat to the room the fireplace is in or an adjacent room. 30004508... -
Page 5: Chase Installation
Install finish wall before installing face plate. ” (882 mm) 32” (812 mm) 38" (965 mm) Fig. 2 Stratton with brick template in place. 4508 chase installation Stratton finish specs Framing with gravity Insulation methods shown are 5/08 vent kit in place optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. - Page 6 Vermont Castings Stratton chimney Requirements - offset installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section FP8 30° 30° elbow offsets Elbow FP282 Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ offset Rise 0 0 0 0 3” 11” 30° Offset 1 0 0 0 8Z\₄"...
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Page 7: Planning Information
Vermont Castings Stratton planning information Planning an installation is very important to ensure safety In planning a chimney system, it is important to know: and to save time and money. An installer must predeter- 1. The height of a chimney is measured from the hearth mine where a fireplace will be set and plan how the chimney to the exit point on the termination. -
Page 8: Installation
Vermont Castings Stratton installation chimney Supports The SK chimney system can be supported by the fireplace insulating Fireplace enclosure for vertical chimney heights up to 30’ (9 m) above the for cold climates hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30’... - Page 9 NoTe: Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material. NoTe: Fireplaces may use Vermont Castings Group Model SK8, or Model S (three wall) chimney systems. The Strat- install electrical wire ton Series Fireplace will accept the SK8 chimney system This fireplace is wired for the optional FK6STRAT fan as shipped;...
- Page 10 Vermont Castings Stratton Framing the ceiling hole Chimney Centerline Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure 1. It is Actual Centerpoint good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at attic level.
- Page 11 Determine the location of the fireplace as described in the An outside air kit may be installed on the Stratton. The fireplace Installation Manual. Then plan location of the AK-MST allows for 100% of required combustion air to duct termination and the route of the duct run between the come from a source outside of the house.
- Page 12 Vermont Castings Stratton Duct Termination Must be More Than 3’ Below Chimney Attic Duct Termi- nation Ceiling 40’ Max. Outside Air Duct Run Opening Duct FP159 Fig. 16 Attach the inlet collar. Soffit Termination The termination/rain cap should be caulked around its FP1592 perimeter to assure a tight seal.
- Page 13 Vermont Castings Stratton When installing elbows, only the outer pipe will snap- lock. thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists and flooring ma- Middle pipes simply slide into position. Be sure to always terial exceeds 8” (03 mm), adjustments must be made in...
- Page 14 If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual provided quirements for your city or state. NoTe: Other building with the termination cap. materials may be required in addition to Vermont Castings locate chimney centerpoint on Roof Group Firestop Spacers.
- Page 15 Vermont Castings Stratton installing gravity vent A gravity vent may be installed to supply additional heat to the room the fireplace is in or to adjacent rooms. Figures ” , 3 and 4 show the necessary components for gravity vent ductwork. These parts must be fabricated or supplied by your fireplace dealer.
- Page 16 Vermont Castings Stratton NoTe: No combustible material in this area. ” x 4” or only Material suitable for this area is material Smaller that complies with aSTM e136 Standard for Test Method for behavior of Material 12" 1“ (25 mm)
- Page 17 Vermont Castings Stratton The front face may not be covered by any material, but a air Space clearances noncombustible material may be trimmed along the top, Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas) left and right sides of the front face. The brick template is shipped with the unit and is a 1/4”...
- Page 18 Vermont Castings Stratton x 4 Header - Do not Wall Covering notch at standoffs Noncombustible Noncombustible Decorative Material Facing NoTe: No Seal all cracks between material fireplace surround 1 " may cover (steel) and wall materi- Ref. black face als with noncombus- plate.
- Page 19 Vermont Castings Stratton Noncombustible material with a lower R value may be used provided the thickness of the material is sufficient to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resistance (Rt). example of Determining hearth extension equiva- lents To determine the thickness required for any new mate-...
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Page 20: Operation
Stratton controls glass Doors Two controls regulate the performance of the Stratton fire- FP1869 The Stratton is intended only for use with the door fully place: A primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire and closed. (Fig. 37) handles... - Page 21 Even for short-term storage, burn solid wood fuel only in the Stratton, and burn it KT108b however, keep wood a safe distance from the heater and directly on the hearth.
- Page 22 This loosens and helps which a Stratton is installed on an exterior wall at the end burn coals that become buried in the ash. push coals of a long house.
- Page 23 Remove ash regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your Stratton; more wood is consumed at higher heat output set- tings, and ash will accumulate faster. Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
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Page 24: Maintenance
Pawl Small Lock- care of the cast iron Surface ing Nut Striker Screw An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep your Stratton fireplace looking new. Large If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface to Locking Nut cool completely. - Page 25 ST999 Fig. 40 Replace glass. how to Replace gaskets Your Stratton uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make 3. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone to the newly- a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly cleaned groove. A 1/8” - 3/16” bead is sufficient.
- Page 26 You can now inspect the smoke shelf area of the fireplace Stratton can reduce creosote formation dramatically, it is and the chimney. Before replacing the Stratton, this area not a substitute for regular inspection and cleaning of the should be inspected for signs of deterioration and cleaned chimney and chimney connector.
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Page 27: Component Description
Vermont Castings Stratton chimney components component Description Model Number U.S. Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8 Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. Extended (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8L... - Page 28 Vermont Castings Stratton Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Stratton Fireplace 4403 Montpelier parts Ref. Description part Number 1/08 1. Bottom 30004306 .
- Page 29 Vermont Castings Stratton Stratton Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description part Number 1. Back 30004307 13. Andiron 3000431 14. Tube A, Secondary Air Tube () 30004377 15. Tube B, Secondary Air Tube () 30004378 16. Baffle 3000433 17. Top 30004310 18. Right Side Heat Shield, Air Panel 30004501 19.
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Page 30: Optional Accessories
A decorative steel face plate with brick ledge for masonry tach using two () Philips screws provided. (Fig. 40) applications (if needed) is available to enhance the look of your Stratton fireplace. Installation instructions are included with the kit. NOTE: The following trim kit MUST BE used to complete your installation. -
Page 31: Warranty
Vermont Castings Autho- 8. Vermont Castings Group shall have no obligation to rized Dealer. - Page 32 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...