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MHSC SC36A Installation And Operating Manual

Sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace
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948
SR cover
11/18/97
For use in U.S./Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
SR/SC Series "A"

Woodburning Fireplace

948
SC cover
11/18/97
For Models:
SC36A, SR36A
SC42A, SR42A
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
7412948 2/10 Rev. 24

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  • Page 1: Woodburning Fireplace

    SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace For Models: SC36A, SR36A SC42A, SR42A Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual SR cover 11/18/97 SC cover 11/18/97 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Drafts places dealer. The fireplace should not be located in areas that create Only use MHSC components or the warranty will be drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air voided and a fire hazard may be created. inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the MHSC warranty will be voided by and MHSC disclaims fire.

  • Page 3: Specifications And Framing

    40"  (203mm)  15 "  (76mm)  (1016mm)  (391mm)  Electrical  Access  FP589 Fig. 1 SR36A Series specifications and framing. FP589  SR36 SPECS  SC36A Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 10/28/98  7/6/99 djt correct dims.  24" (610mm) Rough   Opening   Depth  11" Dia.  48 " (1232mm)  8 "  (279mm)  22 " ...
  • Page 4 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace SR42A Series Woodburning Fireplace 26 " (667mm) Rough Opening Depth 50" (1270mm) 11" Dia. 8 " (279mm) 1/2" (13mm) 22 " (210mm) (572mm) 8" Dia. 22" (203mm) (559mm) Recessed 5/8" Nailing (16mm) Flange Rough Opening Width 47" (1194mm) Rough Opening...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace FP1531 Front Width back Width Depth FP1531 SR/SC36A 31¹⁄₈" 19⁷⁄₈" 15¹⁄₂" hearth dimensions (791 mm) (505 mm) (394 mm) 9/04 djt SR/SC42A 36³⁄₄" 22⁷⁄₈" 15¹⁄₂" (934 mm) (581 mm) 394 mm) Fig. 4a Hearth dimensions.

  • Page 6: Chimney Requirements

    20 feet. (G 0 1 1 2 2 78" 140³⁄₄" plus H cannot exceed 20 feet.) 0 0 3 1 2 81" 146" SR/SC36A SR/SC42A e. A chimney support (Model SKCS8) 0 1 0 3 2 84" 151¹⁄₄" Maximum: 90'0"...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney chimney system will be run.

  • Page 8: Installation

    If you need help in determining fireplace location or how protected. (Fig. 5) the chimney system should be run, contact your MHSC When installing the chimney, DO NOT caulk be- Fireplaces dealer for assistance.
  • Page 9 PARTS DAMAGED IN SHIPMENT, SPECIFICALLY CHECK THE END CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY SEC- TIONS AND ELBOWS. NOTe: Fireplaces may use MHSC model SK8, or Mod- el S (three wall) chimney systems. The SR/SC Series Insulation "A" Fireplace will accept the SK8 chimney system as is;...
  • Page 10 This is accomplished by Possible Obstructions using MHSC elbows. Use the 30° Offset Elbow table on Page 6 to determine proper offset and parts required. The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at Each offset requires two (2) elbows.
  • Page 11 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace The following table gives firestop spacer model num- NOTe: Safety strips are not required over noncom- bers: bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible. Angle of Chimney at Ceiling Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor- Size of Chimney Vertical...
  • Page 12 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must Pipe Section install a firestop spacer. Pipe Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole Lance Pipe A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety.
  • Page 13 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace NOTe: In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al- Penetrating the Roof ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic. Run pipe to roofline. Since the chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its termination.
  • Page 14 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Installing Top Housing Air Space Clearances or Termination Combustible framing material MUST NOT Follow the installation instructions provided with the penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas). chimney termination you have selected. Installing Chimney In a Chase Refer to Page 5, Figure 5 for an illustration of a typical 1 "...
  • Page 15 SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace Mantel Clearance - Radiant Mantel Clearance - Radiant Model Mantel Clearance - Model - No Noncombustible - with Noncombustible Facing Circulating Model Facing Material Material Combustible Man- Combustible Man- Combustible tel and Trim tel and Trim 12"...
  • Page 16 Figure 23 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.
  • Page 17 MINIMUM 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 Common Brick 0.10 5.46 in.** surround and wall materials with noncom- bustible material R Value is for 1/2 inch.
  • Page 18 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 appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use 1"...

  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. SR36A/42A, SC36A/42A SeRIeS Ref. Description SR/SC36A SR/SC42A Damper Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 SR/SC parts...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    MHSC approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, 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.
  • Page 21 SR/SC Series "A" 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 8-6-12 with 8"...
  • Page 22 SR/SC Series "A" 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.
  • Page 23 Limitations and exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for MHSC any other obligations of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
  • Page 24 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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