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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Stratford US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE Listed to standards ULC‐S610 and UL 127 by Intertek Testing Services www.osburn‐mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St‐Augustin‐de‐Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS OSBURN WOOD FIREPLACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product. In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from this fireplace as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system. We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals ® who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute ) or in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) or in Quebec by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage). Congratulations on making a wise purchase. If this fireplace is not properly installed, combustible materials near it may overheat. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new fireplace. You may need to get a building permit for the installation of this fireplace and the chimney that it is connected to. Consult your municipal building department or fire department before installation. We ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....... 6 Safety Information ..............6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 General Information..............9 Stratford Specifications ..................9 ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ............23 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ......25 Fireplace Maintenance ..................25 5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance ................25 ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.1 Examples of Typical Chimney Installation ............56 8.6.2 Offset Chimney Installation ................61 Angled Wall Radiation Shield ................65 Chimney Support Installation ................65 8.8.1 Universal Roof Support ..................
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual PART A ‐ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 SUMMARY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR FIREPLACE OPERATION. • USING A FIREPLACE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual • DO NOT BURN: o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, o MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES, o RAILROAD TIES OR o LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE. • THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED OR VENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME (CANADA) OR MANUFACTURED HOME* (USA). * The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes”...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 ZONE HEATING AND HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU Your new Stratford wood fireplace is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes. Zone heating can be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space within a home, such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source. Houses of moderate size and relatively new construction can be heated with a properly sized and located wood fireplace. Whole house zone heating works best when the fireplace is located in the part of the house where the family spends most of its time. This is normally the main living area where the kitchen, dining and living rooms are located. By locating the fireplace in this area, you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort. The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest, while ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 THE BENEFITS OF LOW EMISSIONS AND HIGH EFFICIENCY The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Stratford firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment. The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of the fuel. By burning the wood completely, your fireplace releases all the heat energy from the wood instead of wasting it as smoke up the chimney. Also, the features inside the firebox allow you to reduce the air supply to control heat output, while maintaining clean and efficient flaming ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual temperature glass. Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be disposed of with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. 3 FUEL 3.1 MATERIALS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BURNED • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, • SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD • MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES • RAILROAD TIES • LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE WARNING: DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING. USE ONLY FIRELOGS THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR USE IN FIREPLACES (SEE ULC/ORD‐C127, ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes. For example, softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given volume of wood contains less energy. Using softwoods avoids overheating the house, which can be a common problem with wood heating in moderate weather. Harder ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.4 PIECE SIZE Firewood dries more quickly when it is split. Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn. Even when dried, unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don’t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch. Logs as small as 3” (75 mm) should be split to encourage drying. Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. It is ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual • small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces • split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds • softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods • softwoods like pine, spruce, and poplar/aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months • hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully, especially if the pieces are big • firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind; it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed • firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20% by weight and will allow your fireplace to produce its highest possible efficiency 3.2.6 JUDGING FIREWOOD MOISTURE CONTENT You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: • cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow, • bang two pieces of wood together; seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull, • dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood, • split a piece, and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn; if it feels damp, it is too wet, • burn a piece; wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not. ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4 OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE 4.1 THE USE OF A FIRE SCREEN This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01560, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the fireplace to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring. When the fire screen is in use, do not leave the ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 CONVENTIONAL FIRE STARTING The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper. This ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual rolling up single sheets corner to corner and tying a knot in them. The advantage of knots is that they don’t roll off the fire as they burn. Light the newspaper and watch as the fire burns from top to bottom. 4.3.3 TWO PARALLEL LOGS Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. Light the newspaper. 4.3.4 USING FIRE STARTERS Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper. Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals. Follow the package directions for use. Gel starter may be used but only if there are no hot embers present. Use only in a cold firebox to start a fire. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, OR ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual When you burn in cycles, you rarely need to open the fireplace’s loading door while the wood is flaming. This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the fireplace when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. 4.4.2 ASH REMOVAL Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the fireplace is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the fireplace and prevent it from ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 FIRING EACH NEW LOAD HOT Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red. Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things: • drives the surface moisture from the wood, • creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down its release of smoke, • heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and • heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle. Although it is important to fire each new load hot to prepare for a clean burn, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes. ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 BUILDING DIFFERENT FIRES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS Using the air control is not the only way to match the fireplace’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the fireplace down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Here are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand. 4.4.6.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output, use small pieces of firewood and load ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather, you’ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly. This is the time to use larger pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it. Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly. A densely built fire like this will produce the longest burn your fireplace is capable of. You will need to be cautious when building fires like this because if the air is turned down too ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.5 How to place the logs In fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs (north‐south) or the sides of the logs (east‐west). In all cases, wood should always be placed behind the andirons. East‐west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when heated, but the amount of wood you can load is limited because if you put in too many pieces, one may fall against the glass. East‐ west loads are excellent for long, low output fires for relatively mild weather. North‐south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time. This makes north‐south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather. 5 MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM 5.1 FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood heater glass doors. Do not use abrasives to clean your fireplace’s door glass. The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and how well you are doing in operating the fireplace. Your goal should be clear glass with no brown stains. If you continue to see brown stains on the glass, something about your fuel and operating ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2. Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure. To reduce the pressure, when installing a new gasket for example, turn clock wise. 3. Re‐install the split pin with a small hammer. 5.1.4 DOOR ALIGNMENT ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors. Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions. 28 ______________________________________________________________________...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.5 REPLACING THE DOOR GASKET It is important to maintain the gaskets in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gaskets will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.6 REPLACING THE GLASS GASKET AND/OR THE GLASS It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced. The gasket is flat, adhesive‐backed, woven fibreglass. Remove the glass retaining screws (A) and clips (B) ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. Both glasses used in the Stratford are 5 mm thick of dimension: 13 3/16" x 11 7/8" and tested to reach temperatures up to 1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification. Contact your OSBURN dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part (see “replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number). WARNING: TEMPERED GLASS OR ORDINARY GLASS WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THE STRATFORD. 5.1.7 CLEANING AND PAINTING THE FIREPLACE Do not attempt to clean or paint the fireplace when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual not covered under warranty. Have your chimney system cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Use a plastic or steel brush. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. 5.2.3 CLEANING THE CHIMNEY Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.4 FIRE BAFFLE REMOVAL PRIOR TO CLEANING THE CHIMNEY Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle. Follow the steps below to remove the fire baffle: 1. Remove the front air tube by pulling out the cutter pin on the side of the tube. They are ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual PART B – INSTALLATION Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in table 2. Parts Required Stratford Fireplace Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table 2, with the corresponding ...
• THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY. 6.2 REGULATIONS COVERING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Stratford wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The Stratford wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedroom of a mobile home. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel‐Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 6.3.1 LOCATING THE STRATFORD A. The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors, and the traffic flow in the room where the fireplace is located, allowing space in front of the unit for the heart extension and the mantel, and taking into consideration the location of the hot air ducts (optional), outside air kit and chimney. If possible, you should ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual MINIMUM CLEARANCES MEASUREMENTS A 80" (2032 mm) E 2" (51 mm) B 4" (102 mm) minimum ______________________________________________________________________ 37...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual In the case where (F) would be equal to 4", it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fireplace and floor be in one piece. ______________________________________________________________________ 39...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.1.2 On the floor or on a raised base of less than 4" installation (R value for the hearth extension required) In the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4", an R value for the hearth extension is required. In these case also, the joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace (E) must be protected by a non‐combustible material. For example, a sheet metal (not included). Note that the floor under of the fireplace should match or exceed the height of the floor ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual A noncombustible floor protection with R value insulation equal to or greater than 1.00 must be installed in front of the unit. For more details see Section 6.3.2: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements. The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is going to be used in the hearth extension to cover the combustible surface. This is because R values are additive, whereas K values are not. To find the corresponding R factor to use for some selected ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES A 16" (406 mm) B 41.5" (1054 mm) C 8" (203 mm) 6.3.3 FRAMING, FACING, MANTEL, AND COMBUSTIBLE SHELF 6.3.3.1 Framing The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations: A. Frame the sides and back of the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber. ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual WARNING: COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MATERIAL CANNOT BE USED IN THE SPACE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FIREPLACE, EXCEPT FOR THE STUDS ABOVE THE FACING THAT SUPPORT THE FACING MATERIAL AND MANTEL. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR A HEIGHT OF 80” (2.03 M) MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE. B. Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation MEASUREMENTS CLEARANCES E* 37 7/8" (961 mm) A 4 7/8" (124 mm) F* 24 3/4" (630 mm) B* 8" (203 mm) G 1 1/2" (39 mm) MAX C* 5" (127 mm) D* 80" (2032 mm) *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. ______________________________________________________________________ 45...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual See Appendixes for fresh air kit (L) and forced air kit (K) installation. Fresh air intake kit or forced air kit installation LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non‐combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE** FOR FORCED AIR KIT** J* 12" (305 mm) 18" (457 mm) H* 12" (305 mm) 18" (457 mm) *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. ** The fresh air intake kit and the forced air kit may be installed either on the sides or on the back. 46 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES** M* 53 1/2" (1359 mm) N* 75 1/2" (1918 mm) *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. **Values M and N are minimum measurements. They may need to be increased to alloy installation of a Fresh air intake kit or forced air kit, or depending on the finish material used. ______________________________________________________________________ 47...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES A 3" (76 mm) maximum B 5 5/8" (143 mm) minimum C 17" (432 mm) minimum 48 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.3.2 Facing Non‐combustible material such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame. Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame, it might be wise not to seal between the faceplate and finishing material. LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non‐combustible material only in this area O 24 inches (610 mm) P 1 ¼ inches (38 mm) ______________________________________________________________________ 49...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.3.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 6’’ depth (152 mm) ((C) value) must be installed at least 58" (1473 mm) ((B) value) above the bottom of the fireplace (see figure below). Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table. ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 7 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S610 (Canada) and UL127 (U.S.A.). When the fireplace is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions. No part of the fireplace may be located closer to combustibles than the minimum clearances given below. The following clearances meet the minimum requirements for a safe installation. Side wall: 17" (43 cm) measured from the inside door frame. Side mantle: 3" minimum Wall in front of fireplace: 48" Ceiling: 80 in. (2.03 m) measured from the base of the fireplace. Fireplace enclosure: Back wall: 0" Sides: 0" Floor (under the fireplace): 0" ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8 THE VENTING SYSTEM 8.1 GENERAL The venting system, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable ...
Exterior chimneys are also prone to down‐drafting and flow reversal. Installations, which are located on lower floors in the house, such as in a basement, in combination with outside chimney, are especially prone to flow reversal. 2. The Stratford is listed only with chimney systems described in TABLE 2 ‐ LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR STRATFORD. 3. A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance. ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8. If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft. (1.5 m) above its point of contact with the roof, it must be secured using a roof brace. 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems. 10. Cut and frame square holes in all floors, ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2" (50 mm) minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 12. For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same non‐chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16" (410 mm) horizontally, and 18" (460 mm) vertically. This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another. 18" 18" 457.2mm 457.2mm 18" 457.21mm 16" 16" 406.4mm 406.4mm ______________________________________________________________________ 55...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.6 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non‐illustrated parts may be required. 8.6.1 EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION To insure a good draft, it is recommended to have a length of 18 A inches from the top of the unit to the first offset. However, starting using a ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Interior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass. Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the holes. Make sure that the size of the floor and ceiling holes are in accordance with the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 2. From below, install a firestop (A) supplied by the chimney manufacturer in each ceiling/floor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install a radiation shield from above (C). 58 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Follow the chimney’s manufacturers’ instructions and place the first chimney length on the fireplace. For all chimneys, you must use an anchor plate (A) supplied by the chimney manufacturer before installing the first chimney length. Continue installing chimney lengths ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED NOTE: THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION. 60 ______________________________________________________________________...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.2 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Table 1 ‐ The minimum system height when using elbows is: Fireplace model STRATFORD Chimney model All models Vertical installation 15 ft. (4.6 m) Two (2) elbows 15 ft. (4.6 m) Four (4) elbows 17 ft. (5.2 m) After reaching the location requiring the elbow, proceed as follows: 1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required direction. Secure it to the chimney according to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. In many cases, it is recommended to secure connections with three (3) ½" (12 mm) metal screws. 2. Install the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset. Lock the chimney lengths ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Inner diameter 6″ Inner diameter 7″ Reference Parts required. (The numbers in 1″ 2″ 1″ 2″ in figure brackets are the parts numbers insulation insulation insulation insulation bellow. used by Security Chimneys) (ASHT+) (S2100+) (ASHT+) (S2100+) A Anchor Plate (6SP) R NR R R A Anchor Plate (6XSP) NR R NR NR B Screws ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual TABLE 3 – LIST OF MANDATORY COMPONENTS CHIMNEY MANDATORY COMPONENTS TYPE/BRAND MANUFACTURER Ventilated roof flashing. Ultra‐Temp (UT), Super Pro Must have rafter protectors at the (SPR), Super vent (JSC), Hart Selkirk & Cooley (TLC), Sure‐Temp roof level if the chimney is enclosed (ST) at the attic level. Rafter protector at the roof level if ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.7 ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD When passing through a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30 or 45 angle (30 or 45 in Canada and 30 only in the USA), an angled firestop or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed. Only one is required. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions. In cold climate locations, it is recommended that you use the insulated wall radiation shield since it will maintain the home’s thermal barrier. A INSULATED WALL RADIATION SHIELD B GYPSUM BOARD C INSULATED WALL 8.8 CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual For roof support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer. Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters. 8.8.2 UNIVERSAL OFFSET SUPPORT This support is used to support the chimney above an offset. When the chimney offset is used to pass through a wall, this support may be used on the wall to support the chimney. For offset ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the elbow or chimney section (A) on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney. 2. In the middle of the oval, drill a hole in the masonry chimney at 45 or 30. 3. Increase the size of the hole until a ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual not affected by wind pressures on the house. Contrary to commonly expressed concerns, almost all tightly‐sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of air needed by the fireplace. The only case in which the wood fireplace may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device (such as a kitchen range ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 1: HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION Different hot air ducting systems can be installed with the Stratford: Gravity kit Forced air kit Gravity Kit The kit includes: 2 x hot air outlets (grilles (A) and frames (B)); 2 x 90 elbows (C) with brackets; The safety rules for hot air ducting gravity kit installations are the following: Minimum height* 68" (1.7 m) Maximum length 10' (3m) *The minimum height of the hot air ducting must be measured from the floor to the top of the hot air grilles. ______________________________________________________________________ 69...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual The hot air grilles can be installed in the same room as the fireplace, or one or both of the grilles can be installed in adjacent or upper rooms. Installing the ducts at different elevations will tend to exhaust more heat out of the higher grilles. 70 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8" dia. openings. Then, remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes inside the fireplace. Insert the ducting (D) into each opening and fix it in place using screws (F) and the 6 steel brackets (E) supplied (3 for each duct). ______________________________________________________________________ 71...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2. Maintain at least a 2" (50 mm) clearance between the ducts and the firestop; the required hole size for the hot air grilles (outlet) is 8¼" × 8¼" (210 mm × 210 mm). 3. The maximum number of elbows in a run of duct is two. 4. Maintain at least 10" (254 mm) clearance from the outlet grille framing to a combustible ceiling, side wall or mantel. 5. When passing through a combustible wall or floor, a firestop must be installed at the wall or floor penetration. The hole size must be in accordance with the duct manufacturer’s ...
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10. The hot air outlet grilles must be installed with the louvers pointing downwards in order to prevent overheating adjacent ceilings. 11. Always install the two outlet grilles when using the hot air outlet kit and blocking the upper louver of the fireplace. Central Forced Air Kit (not tested to EPA Standards) (AC01340) The knock‐outs provided on the back and on the sides of the Stratford allow the connection of insulated flexible pipe which enables you to heat adjacent rooms up to 50 feet from the fireplace. This HVAC type pipe must comply with ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F. For the complete installation procedure, see the installation manual provided with the kit. You can ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: BLOWER MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT 1. Open the bottom louver (A). 2. With a short square head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws (C) holding in place the heat shield (B). 74 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Remove and keep the heat shield (B) and the 4 screws (C). 4. Cut the Tie wrap (D) ______________________________________________________________________ 75...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5. Unplug the blower’s electric wires (F) and (G). 6. Lift the blower (E) located under the firebox towards the back. 7. Turn 90° to pull out. Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the fan. 76 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Blower connection Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician. Connect the wires from the power outlet to the terminal block, making sure that the white wire matches the white wire on the terminal. Connect the black wire with the black wire of the terminal block. The ground (green or skinned wire) must be attached to the fireplace metal frame. ______________________________________________________________________ 77...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE DOOR OVERLAY In order to complete the assembly of your Stratford wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: Position the overlays (A) and (B) on the door frames and secure them from the inside of the doors using the 8 included screws (C). To facilitate the installation, do not tighten the screws until they are all installed. Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay. 78 ______________________________________________________________________...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 4: INSTALLING THE ADAPTER FOR FRESH AIR KIT During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Note: Only remove the knock‐out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on three different places on the fireplace. 1‐ On the right side of the appliance (most common). 2‐ On the right side, at the back of the appliance. 3‐ On the right side under the appliance. (1) Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the rectangular plate (A) on the right of the fireplace jacket. If the location 2 or 3 has been ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Flip the fireplace’s lower decorative louver. Install the blocking plate (F) included in the kit, on the front opening of the air control housing. Using a screwdriver, secure with two screws. Then, install the flexible pipe* (D) ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual To complete the installation, make a hole of1/4" to 1/2" (6 mm à 13 mm) bigger than the insulate pipe diameter in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location. From outside, place the outside air inlet cap in the hole (open side down) and fasten the register to the wall, with screws as shown bellow. Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector. At each end, carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover, exposing the flexible pipe. Attach the flexible pipe using pipe clamps. For a better seal, you may also use aluminum ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 5: INSTALLING THE FIRE SCREEN (AC01560) Open the doors. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen bracket behind the primary air deflector as in (DETAIL A). Lift the fire screen upwards and push ...
Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS Cotter pins A (x4) Air tubes B (x4) C‐cast baffle C (x1) Baffle insulation D (x1) Baffle insulation weight E (x1) 84 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 1. Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T‐30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A). 2. Remove the floor refractory slab (C). ______________________________________________________________________ 85...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holder (D) and the left refractory slab (E). 4. Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the tab of the left air channel hole. 6. Insert a cotter pin in the last hole on the right side of the tube. Then bend the tabs on the pin to keep in place. 7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Stratford fireplace Front ► 95 holes of 0.141" Middle front ► 67 holes of 0.125’’ Middle rear ► 67 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 67 holes of 0.101’’ 88 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non‐approved parts can result in poor ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual # Item Description Qty 33 PL63768 SIDE REAR SPACER 2 34 PL63767 SIDE FRONT SPACER 4 35 44046 THERMODISC F110‐20F 1 36 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 37 44084 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 38 PL63881 RHEOSTAT BRACKET 1 39 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 40 44085 ...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Refractory slabs Replacement The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory slabs. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “First Fires”. They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs. If large cracks develop, then the refractory slabs should be replaced. To replace the refractory slabs, follow these steps: 1‐ Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T‐30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A). 2‐ Remove the floor refractory slab (C). 92 ______________________________________________________________________...
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Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3‐ Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holders (D) and the refractory slabs (E) and (F). 4‐ Remove the rear refractory slab (G). To install new refractory slabs, follow the above steps in reverse. ______________________________________________________________________ 93...
1 year n/a *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your OSBURN dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: Your name, address and telephone number; Serial number and model name as indicated on the nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; Bill of sale and dealer’s name; Nature of the defect and any relevant information. Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your OSBURN dealer an Authorization Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. 94 ______________________________________________________________________...
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