Superior wood burning fireplaces installation instructions (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Superior CST38MH
Page 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Model CST38MH 36" Wood Burning Fireplaces P/N 700,033M, REV. C, 12/2006 Retain These Instructions For Future Reference This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
InTroducTIon General Information The CST38MH Series is a radiant-heat, two- sided fireplace with standard glass doors and an outside combustion air kit is provided. A steel grate is also included to properly posi- tion the fire and limit the amount of fuel. If a rePlacemenT GraTe Is needed rePlace The GraTe wITh model sGr-38b only.
Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Draft Stops Insulate Joists Same As Ceiling Firestop CTDT Termination Note: Non- Draft Stops Combustible Chase Flashing Must Be Used To Cover Firestop Chase Opening CTDT Termination Note: Non- Optional Combustible Insulation Chase In Outside Flashing Walls Of Must Be...
assembly sTePs Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however, and might require a different sequence. 1. Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing. . Install the chimney system. 3. Install outside combustion air kit. 4.
Page 6
Platform metal safety strips " 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”...
Cat. Model Ship. Ship. Weight Volume h469 csT38mh 37 lb. 9.6 cu. ft. notes due to lennox' ongoing commitment to quality, all specifications, ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice. all framing dimensions calculated for 1/" dry wall at the fireplace face.
Fireplaces. The following illustrations depict these variations of wall enclosures. Several of these designs may incorporate book shelves, wood storage boxes, etc. csT38mh - wall Types “c” Type wall “T” Type wall “l” Type wall “h” Type wall “y”...
Cut or frame a hole through the outside wall for the installation of the duct inlet hood. A 6 1/2” (151 mm) diameter hole is sufficient. Feed the loose end of the flexible air duct through the hole cut for the inlet hood and attach to collar on inlet hood using the tie strip provided.
Page 10
For new construction, to determine chimney center line, use plumb line from roof or ceil- ing above fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace. For remodeling, plumb to center of flue collar from ceiling above, drive nail through ceiling from below to mark position, then mark and cut to passage from above ceiling (around nail) (Figure 19).
Page 11
locking Tabs (lances) Figure 25 Note: Assemble one component of chimney at a time (inner section first, then outer section last) before proceeding with the next complete section. Continue to assemble the chimney up through framed ceiling opening. Assemble just enough to penetrate the roof flashing openings (Figure 26).
Page 12
step 8. The standard Security Chimneys FTF8 roof flashing assemblies include a storm collar. Slide the storm collar over outer chimney, rest on flashing spacers and align with top surface of flashing. Insert tab in slot, pull tight and bend tab back over slot.
Less than 10' (3 m) 3' (914 mm) Min. Figure 33 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.
fTf8 VerTIcal eleVaTIon charT height of number of fTf8 chimney only chimney lengths Inches feet/Inches 1" 18" 36" 48" 0 11 2 11 3 11 9 11 11 11 12 11 Table 4 height of height of number of fTf8 chimney only chimney only chimney lengths...
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 35). If sections of pipe exceed 10' (3 m) between elbows, a chimney stabilizer must be used at the midpoint.
Make a careful inspection of all parts before installing the doors to ensure they are undam- aged and complete. There will be two (2) glass door assemblies for both sides of the CST38MH fireplace. Note: • Design characteristics of a dual-opening fireplace (whether masonry or factory-built) may cause it to not draft properly and smoke.
If you’re installing a gas line, connect it before the fireplace is framed and enclosed in the finished wall. The gas knockout is determined by a 1-1/8" (29 mm) round indentation located at the bottom and slightly off center in the side refractories.
Page 19
wall shield required where less Than 18". adjacent wall is never 40" allowed closer Than 8". Protected Side Wall 40" Model CST-38 methods of determining hearth extension and wall shield equivalents - To determine the thickness required for the alternate material when either the "k"...
Figure 48 accessory ParTs and comPonenTs lIsT for model csT38mh The accessory parts and components shown on Pages 21 and 22 are to be used only with your CST-38MH fireplace system. Separate installa- tion instructions are packaged with all combus- tion air kits and chimney terminations.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the CST38MH and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers