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Martin SF36A Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 SF36A, SF36AI, SCF36A SCF36AI URNING IREPLACES NSTALLATION PERATION AND AINTENANCE ANUAL SF36A-SERIES 36 I UILT URNING IREPLACES RADIANT TYPE GLASS DOORS FAN ASSEMBLY AND OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR KIT AVAILABLE SCF36A-SERIES CIRCULATING TYPE ® U. L. HESE FIREPLACES ARE LISTED FOR USE "S"...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ONGRATULATIONS You have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace. Listing and Code Approvals .......................2 Important Information ........................3 Operation Guidelines ......................4 Clearances ................

  • Page 3: Important Information

    6. Refer to your local building code for local requirements pertaining to installation of factory-built fireplaces. Martin Hearth & Heating fireplaces are intended for installation and use according to standard NFPA 211 of the National Fire Protection Association.

  • Page 4: Operation Guidelines

    Martin Hearth & Heating fireplace. This results from an oil residue on the metal. Open a door or window to allow the smoke to escape.

  • Page 5: Clearances

    Because cold air infiltration may be unavoidable in some structures, Martin Hearth & Heating is not responsible for heat loss or air infiltration through or around the fireplace.
  • Page 6 LEARANCES IGURE 22" 22" OUTSIDE AIR OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR CENTERLINE CENTERLINE 9" 9" 21 1/2" 21 1/2" FRAMING FRAMING 21" 21" 13 1/8" 13 1/8" DIMENSION DIMENSION 12" 12" TOP VIEW TOP VIEW 6" 6" 37 3/4" 37 3/4" SF36A SF36A SCF36A...

  • Page 7: Fireplace Location

    IREPLACE OCATION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports. If however, the fireplace is to be trimmed with a heavy stone or brick facing and hearth extension, be sure the supporting structure is adequate.

  • Page 8: Installation Preparation

    NSTALLATION REPARATION Survey the planned location for the fireplace for overhead plumbing or electrical wires, etc., that might complicate the installation or endanger persons installing or cleaning the chimney. Avoid a location where the chimney cap will be near abrupt changes in the roof shape, nearby wall or embankments, under or near trees or above the roof of a single story wing of a two story building as shown by Figure 8.
  • Page 9 NSTALLATION REPARATION IGURE SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH ATTIC SPACE ATTIC SPACE SC CHIMNEY CAP SC CHIMNEY CAP FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT 3 FT. MIN. OR 2 FT. ABOVE 3 FT. MIN. OR 2 FT. ABOVE STORM COLLAR STORM COLLAR ANY POINT WITHIN 10 FT.

  • Page 10: Floor Protection

    LOOR ROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 16 inches in front of, and 8 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension. This hearth extension may be either minimum 6-inch thick stone or brick as shown by Figure 10, a H1652 Hearth Extension Kit or a locally constructed hearth equivalent which has a "K"...
  • Page 11 LOOR ROTECTION The ability of insulating material to retard the transfer of heat may be expressed as either Thermal Conduc- tance (C), Thermal Conductivity (K), or Thermal Resistance (R). The mathematical relationship of these values and the formulas for converting one value to another is as follows: IGURE C=K divided by the material thickness (Example C = .43 divided by 1/2 (.50)
  • Page 12 IREPLACE OMPONENTS IGURE SCF36A OR SCF36AI SCF36A OR SCF36AI CHIMNEY CHIMNEY GD36B OR GD36PB GD36B OR GD36PB SF36A OR SF36AI SF36A OR SF36AI FIREPLACE FIREPLACE SUPPORT SUPPORT GLASS DOOR KIT GLASS DOOR KIT FIREPLACE FIREPLACE SE30 30 SE30 30˚ 612 OR 1212 612 OR 1212 SC ROUND SC ROUND...

  • Page 13: Fireplace Components

    IREPLACE OMPONENTS SEE FIGURE FOR ILLUSTRATION OF FIREPLACE COMPONENTS DESCRIBED BELOW MODEL DESCRIPTION 36-inch radiant fireplace. SF36A 36-inch insulated radiant fireplace. SF36AI 36-inch circulating fireplace. SCF36A SCF36AI 36-inch insulated circulating fireplace. GD36PB Optional 36-inch polished brass bifold glass door kit. Frame has polished brass Optional 36-inch polished brass bifold glass door kit.

  • Page 14: Fireplace Installation

    Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your Martin Hearth & Heating dealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in suffi- cient quantity. Refer to the Parts Diagram and List section of this manual for proper identification of parts.

  • Page 15: Chimney Installation

    HIMNEY NSTALLATION IGURE NOTE: FLUE OUTLET SHOULD BE TWO FEET ABOVE ALL PORTIONS OF NOTE: FLUE OUTLET SHOULD BE TWO FEET ABOVE ALL PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING WITHIN TEN FEET AS SHOWN BY THESE ILLUSTRATIONS. THE BUILDING WITHIN TEN FEET AS SHOWN BY THESE ILLUSTRATIONS. THE CHIMNEY MUST NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 90 INCHES ABOVE THE CHIMNEY MUST NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 90 INCHES ABOVE "A"...
  • Page 16 HIMNEY NSTALLATION TABLE 1 IGURE MINIMUM REQUIRED ROOF OPENING ACTUAL MINIMUM FRAMED OPENING CENTER POINT CENTERLINE "S" SERIES DOUBLE "E" SERIES DOUBLE OF CHIMNEY ROOF PITCH WALL CHIMNEY WALL CHIMNEY WALL CHIMNEY WALL CHIMNEY 0/12 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" 17"...

  • Page 17: Chimney Offset Installation

    HIMNEY FFSET NSTALLATION LBOW NSTALLATION The following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surrounding structure.

  • Page 18: Chimney Cap Installation

    HIMNEY FFSET AND NSTALLATION CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPER IGURE HEIGHT AND INSTALL ROUND IGURE CHIMNEY CAP OR CHIMNEY 14-1/2" HOUSING. 22-1/16" STORM COLLAR FLASHING SF FIRESTOP SPACER. ROOF 1-3/4" MINIMUM AIR SPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES. ˚ CENTERLINE CENTERLINE OF CHIMNEY OF CHIMNEY SF30 FIRESTOP SPACER FASTEN SUPPORT STRAPS SECURELY...
  • Page 19 HIMNEY NSTALLATION SC C ODEL HIMNEY : The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The PECIAL chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This should be kept in mind when determining the proper height for the chimney.
  • Page 20 HIMNEY EIGHT AND FFSET HARTS ABLE CHIMNEY SECTIONS WITH ELBOW OFFSETS INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS HEIGHT TOTAL IN. TOTAL IN. ELBOW CHIMNEY SECTIONS TOTAL IN. (INCHES) 12" 18" 36" 48" RISE 12" 18" 36" OFFSET 48" 4 1/2 26 1/2 31 3/4 15 1/2 41 1/4 18 1/2...

  • Page 21: Chimney Cap Chase Installation

    HIMNEY HASE NSTALLATION The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 10 inches below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either a two-foot or three-foot chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to ensure complete engagement of the inlet air telescope and chimney cap into the top section.

  • Page 22: Outside Combustion Air Precautions And Recommendations

    UTSIDE OMBUSTION RECAUTIONS AND ECOMMENDATIONS : The use of outside air for combustion is optional unless required by building codes. It is only necessary to supply outside combustion air to one side of the fireplace. Use the model AK4 combustion air kit. IGURE SECURING OUTSIDE AIR STARTING COLLAR TO FIREPLACE SECURING OUTSIDE AIR STARTING COLLAR TO FIREPLACE...
  • Page 23 & R UTSIDE OMBUSTION RECAUTIONS ECOMMENDATIONS UTSIDE OMBUSTION ECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistance to the free flow of air through the duct.

  • Page 24: Combustion Air Assembly

    OMBUSTION SSEMBLY AK-4 C ODEL OMBUSTION SSEMBLY 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left or right outside of the fireplace. DO NOT remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected. 2.
  • Page 25 PPLIANCE NSTALLATION : If an unvented gas appliance is installed in the fireplace, the gas appliance must only be operated AUTION with the fireplace glass door fully open (if included). Only unvented gas log set which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters, ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2, are to be installed in this fireplace.

  • Page 26: Trim Installation

    PPLIANCE NSTALLATION IGURE GAS LINE PLUMBING DETAIL INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE SIDE OUTER FIREPLACE WRAP BACK REFRACTORY INNER FIREPLACE WRAP REFRACTORY INSTALLATION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIALS TO THE FRONT FACE OF THE FIREPLACE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BRICK BRICK...
  • Page 27 HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE AREAS WITH SURROUND WARRANTY. OR TRIM MATERIALS. NSTALLATION COMBUSTIBLE 8" MANTEL AND/OR TRIM MAY BE Wall ties should be fastened to the face of the fireplace with sheet metal screws and placed in the mortar joints COMBUSTIBLE PLACED WITHIN of masonry trim.

  • Page 28: Glass Door Installation And Fan Accessory

    LASS NSTALLATION AND CCESSORY LASS NSTALLATION This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with optional Model GD36P or GD36PB glass doors. For installation of the Models GD36P or GD36PB glass doors, see the instructions provided with the doors. CCESSORY The model SCF36A and SCF36AI Fireplaces may be equipped with a Model FA2 fan accessory.

  • Page 29: Fireplace Operation

    IREPLACE PERATION : If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open ARNING position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guidelines”.) DVANTAGES OF A URNING IREPLACE These are the practical, ecological advantages of wood as a fuel. Also to be considered is the aesthetic appeal.
  • Page 30 IREPLACE PERATION You’ll need a minimum of three logs, preferably four, to make a good fire. Add kindling and new logs as needed to rekindle a dying fire. New logs should be added at the rear grate after raking the coals toward the front. D .

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Safety Instructions

    Make sure the chimney is clear from any accumulation of soot, creosote or any other debris, and that all joints are intact. Martin Hearth & Heating does not recommend chemical cleaners because some may contain elements that corrode the metal parts of the chimney or fireplace.
  • Page 32 This is normal and unavoidable. If the cracks become large enough or parts dislodge and metal behind the refractory is exposed, the refractory panels should be replaced with new panels that can be obtained from you Martin Hearth & Heating fireplace dealer. LASS AINTENANCE For glass door maintenance, see instructions provided with the glass doors.
  • Page 33 25. Don’t clean the chimney with metallic devices or chemical cleaners. 26. Don’t use the fireplace or chimney for venting wood or coal burning heaters or inserts unless approved in writing by Martin Hearth & Heating . 27. Don’t put combustibles within 24 inches of the fireplace opening "W...
  • Page 34 ARTS IAGRAM AND All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance, Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. Technical Service Department 2813 W.

  • Page 35: Parts Diagrams And Lists

    ARTS IAGRAM AND All repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model number of your Appliance, Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. Technical Service Department 2813 W.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    IMITATIONS AND XCLUSIONS 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Martin Hearth & Heating any other obligation of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory. 2. Martin Hearth & Heating...
  • Page 37 OMPONENT 1. Contact your nearest dealer. If you cannot locate your dealer, call or write Martin Hearth & Heating as indicated below. 2. If you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer within a reasonable time, write Martin Hearth & Heating and include the date you purchased your fireplace or component, its serial number, and details of the problem you are having.
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  • Page 40 TTENTION PPLIANCE NSTALLER LEASE RETURN THESE PERATING NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS TO THE ONSUMER 53D9021. Rev 1 03/03...

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