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SOUTHWEST FIREBIRD MFG
Sonoran™ Model 36ST, 42ST
September 2008
PREFABRICATED
MODULAR MASONRY- WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE
SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE
U.S. Patent Pending
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This book is valuable. In addition to instructions for installing and
maintaining this fireplace, it contains information that will enable
you to obtain replacement parts or optional accessory items when
needed. Keep it with your other important papers.
24"
Sonoran 36ST" 24"x 44" x 60"
Sonoran 42ST" 24"x 50" x 60"
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood-burning fireplace or for use
with vented gas logs approved to ANSI Z21.60 standards or for use with
vent free gas logs heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standards.
WARNING:
THIS FIREPLACE IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH WOOD OR, IF
A DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED, TO BURN PROPANE OR
NATURAL GAS ONLY.
MANUFACTURED BY
Southwest Firebird Manufacturing Inc.
4646 Menaul N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc
LISTED
FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE
Test Standards UL 127
ANSI Z211.91 Standards
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- Page 1 Keep it with your other important papers. 24” 60” Sonoran 36ST” 24”x 44” x 60” Sonoran 42ST” 24”x 50” x 60” This fireplace is approved for use as a wood-burning fireplace or for use with vented gas logs approved to ANSI Z21.60 standards or for use with vent free gas logs heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standards.
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Page 2: Before You Begin
A) Modification of the fireplace or any of the components manufactured by Southwest Firebird Manufacturing Inc. unless otherwise permitted by Southwest Firebird Manufacturing. B) The use of a fireplace insert or any other component part not approved by Southwest Firebird Manufacturing. in combination with a Southwest Firebird Manufacturing fireplace. - Page 3 Tile Sponge Carpenters square 4’ level FRAMING Sonoran 36ST 48” x 24” Construct framing using dimensions (shown in Figures #1) height 62” x Sonoran 42ST 54” x 24” (Use figures applicable to your particular installation). Before securing fireplace a metal safety strip (provided) must be placed between hearth extensions (not provided) and bottom front edge of the fireplace.
- Page 4 FIREBOX A. BASE PEDESTAL PREPARATION If installing the fireplace on a combustible surface such as a wood floor, the optional bottom heat shield # BHS42 with either stacked firebrick or concrete blocks are required. Assemble pedestal by placing a 4"x8"x16” block at each corner. Place bottom heat shield If installing on a noncombustible surface, # BHS42 on blocks.
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Page 5: Mantle Clearances
(no combustibles below header on the face of the unit) Door: - One door required without arch in place on other side for best perfomance - Two doors are advantageous - If arches are in place on both sides - door not required WARNING! DO NOT BLOCK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL. -
Page 6: Optional: Outside Air Kit Installation
Installation procedure: 1. Remove the knockout indentation on the refractory (or firebrick) wall, located approximately 2 inches above the refractory hearth floor. To remove, pry knockout (inside fireplace) with a chisel, screwdriver or sharp object until knockout is released. Use ¾“masonry drill bit to remove remaining firebrick. Remove fragmented portion of refractory. - Page 7 frame area. DO NOT HARD CONNECT OUTSIDE AIR TO FIREPLACE The maximum height of air inlet above platform of fireplace is 3 feet below the termination gas outlet. B. If the fireplace is not located on an exterior wall the fresh air vent must be installed on a roof flue chase connected with 4” of flex-aluminum duct (not provided).
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Page 8: Chimney Pipe Installation
Use ONLY the following approved wood burning double wall chimney systems. FMI - 12DM HHT-SL11 Majestic/CFM 11” Dura Chimney II Chimney Starter 20562 22073B118 RP210 12DCA-APD 30 Degree Elbows 30-12DM SL1130 11CF30-2 12DCA-E30 12” Chimney 12-12DM SL1112 11CF1 12DCA-12 18”Chimney 18-12DM SL1118 11CF18... - Page 9 2 feet above the roof within a 10-foot horizontal span. Manufacturing recommends staggering height of Southwest Firebird adjacent on-roof terminations by at least 18 inches to prevent flue gas from one stack from going down a neighboring stack.
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Page 10: Minimum Chimney Height
MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT Minimum chimney height (measured from bottom of fireplace to flue gas outlet end of pipe) for a straight run is 14 feet: Run with 1 elbow set: 16 feet Run with 2 elbow sets: 22 feet An elbow set consists of one starter elbow and one return elbow . Uncommon circumstances such as neighboring hills, tall trees, or strong wind areas can cause down-drafts in the chimney system. -
Page 11: Flashing Installation
FLASHING INSTALLATION To install flashing: 1. Slide appropriate flashing over pipe until base is flat against roof. A firestop is not needed at the roof IeveI. 2. Lay roof shingles over the top and sides of the flashing. Secure shingles to roof through flashing with roof nails. -
Page 12: Glass Doors
DO NOT overload the grate or obstruct the required air space beneath it. Always keep ashes from building up under the grate. WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! REPLACE GRATE WITH SOUTHWEST FIREBIRD MFG. MODEL SONORAN 36ST, 42ST GRATE ONLY! Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the fireplace clear of all obstacles and combustible materials. -
Page 13: Replacement And Accessory Parts
• NOTE: USE OF ANY OTHER GLASS DOOR ASSEMBLY NOT TESTED WITH THIS FIREPLACE MAY CONSTITUTE A FIRE MANUFACTURING WARRANTY. HAZARD AND WILL VOID THE SOUTHWEST FIREBIRD CHIMNEY PARTS FROM, FMI, Majestic/CFM, Heatilator, and Dura Chimney II Firestop Spacer Flashing Chimney 12”,18”,24”,36”,48... -
Page 14: Top Plate
FIREBOX BASE L/R SIDE 2x L/R SIDE 2x STB Base ST R/L Top ST R/L Top STL/R Side 2x Left or Right 2x Left or Right 2x ST R/L Top Left or Right 2x STF/B Top Front or Back 2x STTP Top Plate STF/B Top STF/B Top...
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