Superior CST-38 Installation Instructions Manual

Superior CST-38 Installation Instructions Manual

Custom series 36" wood burning fireplaces

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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
36" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 700,023M REV. C 06/2005
MODELS
CST-38
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-
stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS:
INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION,
USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
CUSTOM SERIES
CPF-38
OTL Report No. 116-F-20-4
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  • Page 1 36" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 700,023M REV. C 06/2005 MODELS CST-38 This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under- stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ... page 2 Tools and Building Supplies ... page 2 Precautions ... page 3 Introduction ... page 3 Clearances/Height Requirements ... page 3 Chimney System ... page 4 Assembly Outline ... page 4 Location of Fireplace ... page 4 Assembly Steps ...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    A perpendicular side wall can not be closer that 7" (178 mm) for both the CPF-38 and CST-38 fireplaces. If there is a continuous perpendicular side wall closer than 18" from the CST-38 fireplace opening, it must be pro- tected with a 40"...
  • Page 4: Chimney System

    The total height of your CST and CPF fireplace systems from the surface the fireplace rests on to the chimney top must not exceed 80' (24.4m) and must also meet minimum system height chart. Minimum System Height Model CST-38 and CPF-38 Vertical Installation One Offset Optional Insulation...
  • Page 5: Assembly Steps

    Carefully consider the position of the fireplace opening with respect to the location of adja- cent or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen ex- haust fans and/or return air registers for forced air furnaces/air conditioners that could cause a smoking fireplace condition if the house is tightly insulated.
  • Page 6 Platform Metal Safety Strips 2" Min. (51 mm) Figure 8 Metal Safety Strips Figure 9 The safety strips should extend in front and sides of the fireplace opening 2" (51 mm) . In the event a wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace above the floor, a “Z”...
  • Page 7: Fireplace Specifications

    " (997 mm) Left Front View Model CPF-38 " (318 mm) 48 " (1238 mm) 38" (965 mm) " (997 mm) Front View Model CST-38 Figure 15 " (267 mm) " (133 mm) 32" (813 mm) " 21" (640 mm) (533 mm) "...
  • Page 8: Framing Specifications

    FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS " (608 mm) 7" Min. (178 mm) Figure 16 CPF - Right Front View Figure 17 CPF - End View Figure 18 Header 4 x 4 Header False Header 2 x 4 False Header (Optional) " 49" (994 mm) (1245 mm) "...
  • Page 9: Framing Wall Variations

    FRAMING WALL VARIATIONS As many as six (6) different framed wall con- figurations can be constructed to enclose the CST and CPF fireplaces. The following illustra- tions depict these variations of wall enclosures. Several of these designs may incorporate book shelves, wood storage boxes, etc.
  • Page 10: Installing The Chimney System

    Step 4. The fireplace should be secured to side framing members using nailing tabs. Use 8d nails ( Figure 26 ). Nailing Flange Framing Stud Figure 26 Note: The nailing tabs are exempt from the fireplace clearances described on the fireplace clearance label.
  • Page 11 Note: If there is a room above ceiling level, firestop spacer must be installed on the bottom side of the ceiling. If an attic is above ceiling level, firestop spacer must be installed on top side of ceiling joist (Figures 29 and 30). Room Above Firestop Spacer Figure 29...
  • Page 12 Step 6. Select proper Security Chimneys roof flashing based on pitch of roof. Use chart below for selection: Roof Pitch FTF8 Flat to 6/12 F8-F6 6/12 to 12/12 F8-F12 Next, slide roof flashing over extended chimney section that previously has been installed above the roof opening in Step 4.
  • Page 13: Ten Foot Rule Summary

    Less than 10' (3m) 3' (914mm) Min. Figure 41 TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY The minimum chimney height above the roof and/or to adjacent walls and buildings is speci- fied by all major building codes. If the horizontal distance from the peak of the roof is less then 10' (3 m), the top of the chimney must be at least 2' (610 mm) above the peak of the roof.
  • Page 14: Vertical Elevation Chart

    Height Of Chimney Only Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" 0 11 2 11 3 11 9 11 11 11 12 11 FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART Number Of FTF8 Height Of Height Of Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Only Inches 0.28 0.43 0.54...
  • Page 15: Offset Elevation Chart

    OFFSET ELEVATION CHART FTF8-ES30 Offset Height Offset/Return FTF8-S4 (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Set Stabilizer 20' Max. Stabilizer (6m) 10' Max. (3m) Figure 44 Number of FTF8 Chimney Sections Offset Height 12" 18" 36" 48" (mm) (mm) 1111 1149 1207 1334 1378 1416 1467 1505...
  • Page 16: Offset Calculations

    The offset and return elbows may be attached together, or a section or sections of chimney may be used between, but do not exceed 20' (6.1 m) in total length between elbows ( Figure 44 ). If sections of pipe exceed 10' (3 m) between elbows, a chimney stabilizer must be used at the midpoint.
  • Page 17: Offset Through Floor/Ceiling

    There will be two (2) glass door assemblies for both sides of the CST-38 fireplace and two (2) glass door assemblies plus one (1) end panel for the CPF-38 fireplace.
  • Page 18: Gas Line Connection

    The hearth extension must extend beyond the front and both sides of the CPF-38 and CST-38 fireplace side openings. A hearth extension on the end opening of the CPF-38 fireplace is optional.
  • Page 19 If there is a continuous perpendicular side wall closer than 18" (mm) from the CST-38 fireplace opening, it must be protected with a 40 x 40" x " (1016 mmx 1016 mm x 13 mm) wall shield constructed of millboard or a durable noncom- bustible material with an equal or greater insu- lating value than k = .84 BTU IN/FT...
  • Page 20: Finish Requirements

    Side Wall Model CPF-38 Figure 61 ACCESSORY PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST FOR MODELS CST-38 AND CPF-38 The accessory parts and components shown on pages 21 and 22 are to be used only with your CST-38 and CPF-38 fireplace systems.
  • Page 21: Accessories And Components

    ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS 63L10 FTF8-12 63L13 FTF8-18 63L14 FTF8-36 Chimney Section 63L15 FTF8-48 Canadian (Outside) 62L92 FTF8-18C Chimney Section 62L93 FTF8-36C Offset/Return Elbow 63L28 FTF8-OR15 Offset/Return Package 63L22 FTF8-ES30 (Canada Only) 63L69 FTF8-ES45C Stabilizer 63L25 FTF8-S4 Firestop Spacer (Flat) 63L31 F8FS-2 Firestop Spacer (30 ) 63L32...
  • Page 22 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Combustion Air Kit 011761 (Less Duct) 011763 Chimney Air Kit 81L87 (less duct) 81L88 96L20 AK-4 AK-4LD Chase Termination 96L21 FOAK-4 96L22 FOAK-4LD Arch Type Termination 96L23 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. FTF8-CTT “All-Glass ” FTF10-CTT Aluminum Doors “All-Glass...
  • Page 23 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 24 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 by LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS P/N 700,023M REV.

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