Superior drt/drc6300 series powervent direct vent gas fireplaces (58 pages)
Summary of Contents for Superior CST-38
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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.
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"...
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...
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.
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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”...
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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.