STR Series Woodburning Fireplace Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual For Models: STR33 STR36 STR42 ��� ��� ����� For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 7412961 12/08 Rev. 19...
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- Precautions burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of Majestic Fireplaces and component parts have been combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to highly tested and will operate safely when installed in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects accordance with instructions provided in this manual.
STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces STR Series Woodburning Fireplace 12" 24" Total � � Unit Width Framing Width Will be 24" Minus STR33 STR36 STR42 2 x (Drywall Thickness) A 33" 36" 42" 838mm 914mm 1067mm B 37" 40" 46" 940mm 1016mm 1168mm C 18���"...
STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Outer Dome Refer to Figures 21 and 26 for clearance Finish Wall information.
The “Ten Foot Rule” is a fire safety rule and not a draft rule. To ensure proper draft, NOTE: STR33/36 models use MHSC SK8 (2-wall) it is recommended that you always meet or exceed the chimney systems.
STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 20' (6 m) above the Insulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical Climates height exceeds 20' (6 m).
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Page 5, TIONS AND ELBOWS. Figure 4. NOTE: STR33/36 models use MHSC SK8 (2-wall) NOTE: Framing should be positioned to accommodate chimney systems. STR Fireplaces use only model 11CF wall covering and fireplace facing material. Maintain chimney system.
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The inside dimension of the frame must be the same as the hole size selected from Figure 12 in order to Model provide the required air space (1¹/₂" (38 mm)with SK8, STR33 19" (483 mm) 2" (51 mm) with Model 11CF) between the outside STR36 20¹⁄₂"...
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplace into position. Lift the fireplace front slightly and slide the metal safety strips under front bottom edge about 1¹⁄₂" (38mm), allowing the remainder to extend in front of firebox. Overlap strips at least 1/2"...
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing the Chimney System Pipe Section Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Pipe Rim Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap Lance together.
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NOTE: The air space dimensions in this manual that pertain to model 11CF chimney pipe have been changed from 2" to 1" (51 - 25 mm) clearance for first joist space only. This change only applies to Majestic Fireplaces models STR42 fireplaces. Because of fram- Attic Joist...
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Adjacent combustible side walls that are within 16" AIR SPACES room. Only noncombustible material may be applied (406 mm) (STR33/36) and 20" (508 mm) (STR42) of 9/23/98 to the facing of the fireplace surround. (Black painted fireplace opening must be protected with MHSC Wall area) (Fig.
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Mantel Clearance - Mantel Clearance - No Noncombustible Facing Material with Noncombustible Facing Material Finished Wall 12" Finished Wall Combustible Combustible 12" (305mm) Mantel and Trim Mantel and Trim (305mm) Standoff Standoff Max. Max. 1/2" 1/2" 2 x 4 Stud 2 x 4 Stud 12"...
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SP40 with the same wall clearances specified for the SP40. Rt must =1.85 minimum. Minimum Dimensions to Side Walls (for on-site construction) Model STR33 STR36 STR42 Parallel Side Wall 44" 44" 44"...
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Minimum Safety strips Combustible ** Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness Insulation must overlap Floor of noncombustible surround facing. Value "R" ���" minimum STR33/36 16" 12" 48° 41° 18" 14" 8" 16" 48" 24" (406 mm) (305 mm)
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Must be Over- lapped 1/2" Min. Minimum Insulation Value R-0.94 COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS FP1170 Fig. 27 Hearth extension dimensions. MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS Recessed Installation - STR33/36 Only EH2416 0.458 1.09 0.50 in.** (MHSC) Noncombustible ������ Material Minimum (if desired) ����...
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Installing Line for Gas Logs Fireplace Top View Majestic Fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" Hole in (13 mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas Outer Supply Line 1" appliance. (MHSC manufactures a wide variety of gas Casing logs for use in Majestic fireplaces.)
STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces 1, 2, 3 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. STR33/36/42 SERIES Ref. Description STR33 STR36 STR42 STR parts Flue Damper...
STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Accessories The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local Majestic Fireplaces distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: MHSC, 149 Cleveland Drive, Paris, KY 40361, Attn: Technical Services.
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Round termination to be used with SK8 chimney RLTSK8 system. (Flashing not included.) Round Top Termination Round termination to be used with 11CF chimney RLTCF11 system. (Flashing not included.) Long Round Top Round top to be used with a chase installation RLTSK8L...
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STR Series Woodburning Fireplaces U.S. Chimney Components, cont'd. Component Description Model Number Firestop Required at each floor level of chimney SKFS2A — SK8 installation. (Plus attic on multi-story installation.) (8" straight flue) SKFS6A — SK8 (8" 30˚ inclined flue) FS2A (Model 11CF) (straight flue) FS6A (Model 11CF) (30˚...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Factory-Build Fireplace and Components (Except Blowers) What is Covered and For How Long Five-Year Coverage: For five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, MHSC will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to exceed the factory retail price in effect at the time of purchase.
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