fireplace surround. The SHR Series fireplaces are solid fuel, woodburn- Burn only solid wood fuel or gas logs. ing fireplaces. The SHR36/42A/48 (Super Hearth) are clean-face fireplaces. Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other products not specified for use with this fireplace.
SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney chimney system will be run.
SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30 feet above the Insulating Fireplace hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical Enclosure for Cold Climates height exceeds 30 feet with 11CF chimneys. Locate If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural highly recommended that you insulate the fireplace...
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Rear Firebrick Brick Retainer Hard, Flat Surface Side Firebrick Front Notch FP1234 Fig. 11 SHR52 Firebrick installation. 3. Slide the rear firebrick back into the left corner be- FP1234 hind the end of the left firebrick. Push both panels back Insulation as far as possible into the left side and corner.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace CAUTION: REPORT TO YOUR DEALER ANY PARTS Chimney Centerline DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SECTIONS Actual Centerpoint AND ELBOWS. NOTE: SHR Series Fireplaces must use CFM Corpora- 11¹⁄₈" (283 mm) tion model 11CF, 11 inch, 2 wall chimney systems. The installation procedure described in this manual applies only to the 11CF system, chimney components may not be mixed.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces The inside dimension of the frame must be the same as the hole size selected from Figure 11 in order to provide the required 2 inches of air space between the outside diameter of the chimney and the edges of the framed ceiling hole.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace Support Structure Open Closed Elbow Strap (must be tight) Ceiling Hole ELBOW STRAP Framing Angle Firestop FP710a Fig. 18 Outside air operation. ANGLED STRAP Chimney Support Installing the Chimney System Strap (must be tight) FP270/271 FP270/271 Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar Fig.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Ceiling Installation Attic Installation Nails (4) Joist Firestop Spacer Firestop Joist Spacer Flange Down Into Hole Nails (4) NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the Flange Up Into Hole firestop is not required in the attic installation. FP285 Fig.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace Cut and Frame Roof Hole the room. Only noncombustible material may be applied to the facing of the fireplace surround. (Black painted Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney termi- area) (Fig. 23) nation installed.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - with Noncombustibel Facing Material No Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible 12" 12" Mantel and Trim (305mm) (305mm) Combustible Mantel Finished Wall Finished Wall Max. and Trim Max. Header Header 1���" 1���" Ledge Bracket Ledge Bracket 12"...
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace Stud Finished Wall 2 x 4 Finished Noncombustible Header Decorative Fac- Covered Wall CAUTION: Do Not Screen Rail Must be Sealed with Ledge Bracket Place Finishing Ma- Noncombustible terial Beyond These Material Edges or Cover Air Hearth Inlets Surround...
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces The top of insulation must be covered with a noncom- Side Wall Protection bustible decorative covering or a piece of .018” mini- Adjacent combustible side walls that are within dimen- mum sheet metal, to protect hearth extension material. sions shown in Figure 30 of fireplace opening must be (Fig.
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Insulation must overlap Floor Minimum height and width is 40" x 40". Value "R": ���" minimum ** Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness of noncombustible surround facing. SHR36 20" 12" 35° 42° 18" 14" 8" 16"...
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BTU input of a gas appliance installed in fireplace should be rated less than 100,000 BTU/Hr. Seal Crack Between Majestic Safety Strips Must Gas pipe installation is intended for connection to a deco- Fireplace and Hearth be Overlapped 1/2" Min.
SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. SHR36/42A/48/52 Woodburning Fireplace For units FH30R0, GH40R0, HH30R0, IH10R0 1384 pts replacement parts Ref.
SHR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Accessories 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: Technical Services.
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SHR Series Woodburning Fireplace Accessory Description Model No. Contemporary Flashing Required for contemporary top termination 8-6-12 on the roof to prevent rain entry. (0 to 6/12 pitch) 8-12-12 (6/12 to 12/12 pitch) Used to terminate chimney at the top of a Contemporary Chase Top Termina- SLTCF11 chase.
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PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems ® the Fireplace, and operated at all times under normal condi- CFM Corporation warrants its MAJESTIC FIREPLACES® Pre- tions, use and service according to the operative instructions Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Corporation furnished with the Fireplace, and only if and so long as the supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan motor,...
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