SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace For Models: SC36A, SR36A SC42A, SR42A Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual SR cover 11/18/97 SC cover 11/18/97 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
The SR36A/42A are radiant Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other clean-face models and the SC36A/42A are circulating products not specified for use with this fireplace. models with removable grilles (louvres). Both models are Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- fully insulated fireplaces.
SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace 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.
SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9m) above the Insulating Fireplace enclosure hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical for Cold Climates height exceeds 30' (9m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6m) with 3-wall chimneys.
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Framing Option For Circulating Models Only — Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace eb1 (Receptacle) Hook-Up is set in place, however, most installers build the frame • Wiring should be installed by a certified before setting the fireplace.
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace is equipped with support straps. It is very important to Straight-Up Chimney Installation install the second elbow in each offset as close to the To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace ceiling or support as possible so that the elbow straps in final position and measure out from the wall: 9¹⁄₄"...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace The following table gives firestop spacer model num- NOTe: Safety strips are not required over noncom- bers: bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible. Angle of Chimney at Ceiling Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor- Size of Chimney Vertical...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must Pipe Section install a firestop spacer. Pipe Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole Lance Pipe A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety.
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace NOTe: In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al- Penetrating the Roof ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic. Run pipe to roofline. Since the chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its termination.
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Installing Top Housing Air Space Clearances or Termination Combustible framing material MUST NOT Follow the installation instructions provided with the penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas). chimney termination you have selected. Installing Chimney In a Chase Refer to Page 5, Figure 5 for an illustration of a typical 1 "...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Mantel Clearance - Radiant Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model Mantel Clearance - Model - No Noncombustible - with Noncombustible Facing Circulating Model Facing Material Material Combustible Man- Combustible Man- Combustible tel and Trim tel and Trim 12"...
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INSULATION FLOOR must overlap Minimum height and width is 40" x 40". VALUE "R" 1/2" minimum ** Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness of noncombustible surround facing. SR/SC36A 16" 12" 48° 41° 18" 14" 7³⁄₄" 16"...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Side View COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS Wall Covering MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS Noncombus- 2 x 4 Header EH2416 tible Decorative (Do not notch 0.458 1.09 0.50 in.** (MHSC) Facing at standoffs) Seal all cracks between fireplace Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.**...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Installing Line for gas Logs Fireplace Top View Hole in Outer Casing MHSC fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" (13 mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use 1"...
SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. SR36A/42A, SC36A/42A SeRIeS Ref. Description SR/SC36A SR/SC42A Damper Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 SR/SC parts...
MHSC warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance. Accessory Description Model Number Glass Door — Standard Bi-Fold door set Brushed Brass finish 36GDKBBSR (SR/SC36A) 42GDKBBSR (SR/SC42A) Black finish 36GDKBKSR (SR/SC36A) 42GDKBKSR (SR/SC42A) Polished Brass finish 36GDKDPSR (SR/SC36A) 42GDKDPSR (SR/SC42A)
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. RLTSK8 (Flashing not included.) Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. RLTSK8L Extended (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary 8-6-12 with 8"...
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace (Chimney Components con't.) Canada Component Description Model Number Chimney Collar Enclosure Installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the CCE-SK fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in AIS-SK contact with the chimney system.
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SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace LIMITeD WARRANTY Factory-build Fireplace and Components (except blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.