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Vermont Castings Stratton Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Stratton Installation And Operating Manual

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iNSpecTioN ReqUiReMeNTS iN yoUR aRea.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
4508
Stratton cover
5/08
Stratton
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
30004508 3/11 Rev. 8

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  • Page 1 SaFeTy NoTice: iF ThiS appliaNce iS NoT pRopeRly iNSTalleD, opeRaTeD aND MaiN- 4508 TaiNeD, a hoUSe FiRe May ReSUlT. Stratton cover To ReDUce The RiSk oF FiRe, Follow The iNSTallaTioN iNSTRUcTioNS. FailURe To 5/08 Follow iNSTRUcTioNS May ReSUlT iN pRopeRTy DaMage, boDily iNjURy oR eveN DeaTh.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings, Stratton fireplace. This fireplace is carefully engineered to include the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. You can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable fire viewing if you operate and maintain the Stratton according to the directions in this owner’s guide.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    MHSC fireplaces and component parts have been burn only solid wood fuel. tested to operate safely when installed in accordance The Stratton is intended for operation only with the with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully read door fully closed.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    35 ” (895 mm)  (79 mm)  (98 mm)  (79 mm)  (325 mm)  (325 mm)  Fig. 1 Stratton specifications and framing. Gravity vent ducting may be installed on top of the fireplace to supply additional heat to the room the fireplace is in or an adjacent room. 30004508...
  • Page 5 Install finish wall before installing face plate. ” (882 mm) 32” (812 mm) 38" (965 mm) Fig. 2 Stratton with brick template in place. 4508 chase installation Stratton finish specs Framing with gravity Insulation methods shown are 5/08 vent kit in place optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation.
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings Stratton chimney Requirements - offset installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section FP8 30° 30° elbow offsets Elbow FP282 Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ offset Rise 0 0 0 0 3” 11” 30° Offset 1 0 0 0 8Z\₄"...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    Vermont Castings Stratton planning information Planning an installation is very important to ensure In planning a chimney system, it is important to know: safety and to save time and money. An installer must 1. The height of a chimney is measured from the hearth predetermine where a fireplace will be set and plan how to the exit point on the termination.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Vermont Castings Stratton installation chimney Supports The SK chimney system can be supported by the fire- insulating Fireplace enclosure place for vertical chimney heights up to 30’ (9 m) above for cold climates the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30’...
  • Page 9 NoTe: Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material. NoTe: Fireplaces may use MHSC Model SK8, or Model S (three wall) chimney systems. The Stratton install electrical wire Series Fireplace will accept the SK8 chimney system as This fireplace is wired for the optional FK6STRAT fan shipped;...
  • Page 10 Vermont Castings Stratton Framing the ceiling hole Chimney Centerline Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure Actual Centerpoint 1. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at 9 "...
  • Page 11 An outside air kit may be installed on the Stratton. The AK-MST allows for 100% of required combustion air to Determine the location of the fireplace as described come from a source outside of the house.
  • Page 12 Vermont Castings Stratton The duct run may be horizontal, vertical, inclined or any combination of these. Vertical duct runs must be at least three (3) feet below the fireplace chimney flue exit. (Fig. 15) You are now ready to install the AK-MST Outside Air Kit.
  • Page 13 Vermont Castings Stratton pipe is firmly snapped and locked together as each combined thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists pipe section is mounted. and flooring material exceeds 8” (03 mm), adjustments must be made in framing to assure that minimum air When installing elbows, only the outer pipe will snap- spaces to the chimney are maintained.
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings Stratton cut and Frame Roof hole The size of the roof hole varies with the type of chimney termination to be used. Refer to installation instructions Attic Insulation Shield provided with the chimney termination to correctly size Nails the roof hole.
  • Page 15 Vermont Castings Stratton installing gravity vent A gravity vent may be installed to supply additional heat to the room the fireplace is in or to adjacent rooms. Fig- ” ures , 3 and 4 show the necessary components for gravity vent ductwork. These parts must be fabricated or supplied by your fireplace dealer.
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings Stratton NoTe: No combustible material in this area. ” x 4” or only Material suitable for this area is mate- Smaller rial that complies with aSTM e136 Standard for Test Method for behavior of Material 12" 1“ (25 mm)
  • Page 17 Vermont Castings Stratton (Figures 9 and 33) Suitable materials include rock air Space clearances wool, plaster, cement mortar, cement board, etc. Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas) NoTe: No side wall protection is required for fireplaces installed at 45°...
  • Page 18 Vermont Castings Stratton  x 4 Header - Do not Wall Covering notch at standoffs Noncombustible Noncombustible Decorative Material Facing NoTe: No Seal all cracks material between fireplace sur- 1 " may cover round (steel) and wall Ref. black face materials with noncom- plate.
  • Page 19 Vermont Castings Stratton Noncombustible material with a lower R value may be used provided the thickness of the material is sufficient to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resistance (Rt). example of Determining hearth extension equiva- lents To determine the thickness required for any new mate-...

  • Page 20: Operation

    6/08 The Stratton is intended only for use with the door fully the room. closed. (Fig. 37) primary air control...
  • Page 21 6/08 heating and fire-viewing performance. Even for short- burn solid wood fuel only in the Stratton, and burn term storage, however, keep wood a safe distance from it directly on the hearth. Do not elevate the fuel. Do the heater and keep it out of areas around the heater not burn coal or other fuels.
  • Page 22 Stratton is installed on an exterior wall the coals with each stove loading. This loosens and at the end of a long house.
  • Page 23 Remove ash regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your Stratton; more wood is consumed at higher heat output settings, and ash will accumulate faster. Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    NoTeS only if deposits are especially heavy. (If heavy • deposits are a frequent occurrence, however, Do not operate the Stratton if the glass is dam- evaluate your operating techniques.) aged or broken. • •...
  • Page 25 ST999 Fig. 40 Replace glass. how to Replace gaskets Your Stratton uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to make 3. Apply a thin bead of high temperature silicone to the a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly newly-cleaned groove. A 1/8” - 3/16” bead is suf- ficient.
  • Page 26 (such as kitty litter) schedule. To inspect the chimney, let the Stratton cool to keep the interior of the stove dry. completely. Then, using a strong light, sight up through •...

  • Page 27: Component Description

    Vermont Castings Stratton chimney components component Description Model Number U.S. Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8 Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. Extended (Flashing not included.) RLTSK8L...
  • Page 28 Vermont Castings Stratton MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Stratton Fireplace 4403 Montpelier parts Ref. Description part Number 1/08 1. Bottom 30004306 . Insulation, Bottom Low 30004335 3.
  • Page 29 Vermont Castings Stratton Stratton Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description part Number 1. Back 30004307 13. Andiron 3000431 14. Tube A, Secondary Air Tube () 30004377 15. Tube B, Secondary Air Tube () 30004378 16. Baffle 3000433 17. Top 30004310 18. Right Side Heat Shield, Air Panel 30004501 19.

  • Page 30: Optional Accessories

    (if needed) is available to enhance the look door, Attach using two () Philips screws provided. of your Stratton fireplace. Installation instructions are (Fig. 40) included with the kit.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    8. MHSC shall have no obligation to enhance or update part with postage prepaid to a Vermont Castings Autho- any unit once manufactured. rized Dealer.
  • Page 32 Vermont Castings Stratton MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 800-668-533 • www.mhsc.com 30004508...

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