Odsr series "a" outdoor woodburning fireplace (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for MHSC ODSR36A
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ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace For Models: ODSR36A ODSR42A Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual SR cover 11/18/97 For use in U.S. For indoor use only in Canada INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future refer- ence.
MHSC dealer. When installed on exterior walls: MHSC recommends Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be the fireplace chase be constructed outside the structure's voided and a fire hazard may be created.
1/4" per foot away from any structure. Blocking FP1531 Front Width Back Width Depth 1/2” (13 mm) FP1531 ODSR36A 31¹⁄₈" 19⁷⁄₈" 15¹⁄₂" hearth dimensions (791 mm) (505 mm) (394 mm) 9/04 djt Metal Safety Strips ODSC42A 36³⁄₄"...
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ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace NOTE: If the fireplace is a freestanding unit, it must be located a minimum of 10' (3 m) from the opening of the firebox to a combustible structure. A minimum height of 6'4" (1.9 m) measured from the base of the firebox to the 6'4"...
When installed on surfaces where water may collect or ing more than 6' (1.8 m) above a roof line. cause damage: MHSC recommends a slope of 1/8 in The Ten Foot Rule to 1/4 in per foot towards the drain port suggested. The fireplace can be shimmed level.
Hard Flat into the outer wall of a room. (Page 5, Fig. 5) Surface If you need help in determining fireplace location or how the chimney system should be run, contact your MHSC dealer for assistance. Insulation Chimney Sup- port Strap...
This is accomplished by The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at using MHSC elbows. Use the 30° Offset Elbow table on which the chimney passes through ceiling. Page 5 to determine proper offset and parts required.
ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace Cutting the hole Cover fireplace collar opening and cut proper sized chimney hole in chimney. The SK8 pipe allows you to run pipe through a typical 16” on center joist without Metal Safety cutting joists. Strips (1, 2 or 3 pieces) Framing the Ceiling hole...
ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace Installing Outside Air Kit Elbow Strap Support Structure An outside air kit is not installed in all ODSR Series "A" Fireplaces. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an AKU1 is required . If the outside air kit is to be used, the AKU1 MUST be installed BEFORE the fireplace is enclosed.
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Cut and Frame Roof hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney termination installed. Refer to installation instructions Attic provided with MHSC chimney termination to find correct Insulation size of roof hole. Shield Nails There must be a 1¹⁄₂...
You must check your local building codes to to Sides determine specific requirements for your city or state. NOTE: Other building materials may be required in addition to MHSC Firestop Spacers. Finishing CAUTION: All joints between the finished wall and 0" Clearance...
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ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - with Noncombustible Facing Material No Noncombustible Facing Material Combustible Mantel 12" Combustible Mantel 12" and Trim (305mm) and Trim (305mm) Finished Wall Finished Wall Max. Max. 1¹⁄₂" 1¹⁄₂" Header Header (38mm)
Figure 24 of fireplace open- mum dimensions and mounting detail. ing must be protected with MHSC Wall Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described below. NOTE: hearth Extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace.
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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 sur- Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.** round and wall materi- als with noncombus- tible material R Value is for 1/2 inch.
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 appli- ance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs 1"...
ODSR Series "A" Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace 6811 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. ODSR36A/42A Outdoor Woodburning Fireplace Item/Model Number ODSR36A ODSR42A 1. Damper Weld Assembly...
MhSC approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifica- tions, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the MhSC warranty. In addition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance.
ODSR Series "A" Outdoor 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...
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ODSR Series "A" Outdoor 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.
Limitations and Exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obliga- tions of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.