Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SB5400SS Martin Fireplaces
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SB5400SS M ODEL R ESIDENTIAL AND O UTDOOR F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION , O PERA TION AND M AINTENANCE M ANUAL T HIS FIREPLACE IS LISTED BY OMNI-T EST L ABORA T ORIES FOR USE WITH "L" S ERIES CHIMNEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
1 Y ou have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Y our fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace.
1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace.
5 3 O PERA TION G UIDELINES When a AK4 combustion air assembly and a combustion air duct are attached to the connecting point on the left of the fireplace, combustion air may enter the firebox through a dampered opening behind the left side panel.
6 4 C LEARANCES RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION 53 3/8" MAINTAIN 2" MIN. AIR SPACE BETWEEN CHIMNEY AND COMBUSTIBLES L12 (1' PIPE) L18 (11/2' PIPE) L36 (3' PIPE) L48 (4' PIPE) FLUE OUTLET HEIGHT 15 FT=MIN. HEIGHT (NO OFFSETS) 15FT=MIN.
C LEARANCES 5 USE ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS BELOW TOP OF SPACERS SIDE WALL INSTALLATION LCL TELESCOPING CHIMNEY CAP (1 REQUIRED) METAL SAFETY STRIP (REQUIRED WHEN PLACED ON A COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR) H2068 HEARTH EXTENSION OR EQUIVALENT (1 REQUIRED) WHEN PLACED ON A COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR (REFER TO PG.
NOTE: DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERENCES. NOTE: DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERENCES. 4 5/16 16 1/16 9 13/16 25 9/16 12 3/16 30 3/4 21 13/16 46 3/8 27.
F IREPLACE L OCA TION CAUTION: Do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports.
8' 0" LEVEL SOLID SURFACE FIRESTOP SPACER SEE NOTES JOIST INSULATE SAME AS CEILING NOTES: 1. MODEL LF-FS-2 FIRESTOP SPACER MUST BE USED. 2. LOCAL CODES MAY NOT REQUIRE FIRE STOPPING AT THE CEILING LEVEL FOR CHASE INSTALLATIONS, BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SAFETY AND REDUCING HEAT LOSS.
MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATION MULTIPLE STORY INSTALLATION ATTIC SPACE ATTIC SPACE SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE STORY INSTALLATION WITH POOR POOR LOCATION LOCATION PREFERRED PREFERRED LOCATION LOCATION 2" MIN.
10 F LOOR P ROTECTION If this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor , the floor area 20 inches in front of, and 12 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension.
52 7/8" 52 7/8" 27" 27" 53 1/8" 53 1/8" 68" 68" 20" 20" FLOOR FLOOR COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE 26 3/8" 26 3/8" WARNING: THE HEARTH EXTENSION AN.
12 LE30 LE30 30 30 ˚ ELBOW SET ELBOW SET LCS LCS CHIMNEY SUPPORT CHIMNEY SUPPORT LCLF FLAT WASHER LCLF FLAT WASHER 36" x 72" (13-1/2" DIA.
13 F IREPLACE I NST ALLA TION L OCA TION S ELECTION Unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your dealer . Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity .
C HIMNEY I NST ALLA TION 14 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a plumb line as shown by Figure 17.
IMAGINARY CENTER POINT ACTUAL CENTER POINT CENTERLINE OF CHIMNEY PLUMB BOB PLUMB LINE TABLE 1 TABLE 1 MINIMUM REQUIRED ROOF OPENING MINIMUM REQUIRED ROOF OPENING MINIMUM FRAMED OPENING.
C HIMNEY O FFSET I NST ALLA TION 16 E LBOW I NST ALLA TION The following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surrounding structure.
C HIMNEY O FFSET AND C AP I NST ALLA TION 17 CHIMNEY HOUSING INSTALL ROUND CHIMNEY CAP OR CONTINUE CHIMNEY TO PROPER HEIGHT AND STORM CO L STORM COLLAR FLASH FLASHING ROOF FIRESTOP SPACER AS REQUIRED HEIGHT EXCEEDS 24FT.
C HIMNEY C AP I NST ALLA TION 18 M ODEL LC C HIMNEY C AP S PECIAL N OTE : The proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety . The chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney .
C HIMNEY H EIGHT AND O FFSET C HARTS 19 17 17 26 1/2 26 1/2 31 3/4 31 3/4 36 36 41 1/4 41 1/4 47 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 57 3/4 62 62 67 3.
C HIMNEY C AP C HASE I NST ALLA TION 20 The preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 13 inches below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either a two-foot or three-foot chimney section will be used for the top section.
O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS 21 CONCRETE SLAB INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR RUNS) INLET GRILLE IN SOFFIT (OVERHANG) 8' MAX. FIRESTOP SPACER CAUTION: DO NOT TAKE COMBUSTION AIR FROM ATTIC SPACE OR GARAGE.
O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR P RECAUTIONS & R ECOMMENDA TIONS 22 O UTSIDE C OMBUSTION A IR R ECOMMENDA TIONS ( CONTINUED ) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided.
C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBL Y 23 M ODEL AK-4 C OMBUSTION A IR A SSEMBL Y 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left outside of the fireplace.
24 G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION W ARNING : Improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwelling which can cause serious injury or death to its inhabitants.
G AS A PPLIANCE I NST ALLA TION 25 7. Pack the insulation removed in step 4 around the pipe to prevent air flowing through the tube either into or out of the firebox.
COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND PLACEMENT COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND MATERIALS COMBUSTIBLE SURROUND MATERIALS MAY BE PLACED INSIDE THE SHADED MAY BE PLACED INSIDE THE SHADED AREAS. COMBUSTIBLES MAY NOT AREAS. COMBUSTIBLES MAY NOT OVERLAP EDGE OF BLACK PAINTED OVERLAP EDGE OF BLACK PAINTED FACE MORE THAN 1/8".
F IREPLACE O PERA TION W ARNING : If a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (See additional operation information in section titled “Operation Guidelines”.) A DV ANT AGES OF A W OOD B URNING F IREPLACE These are the practical, ecological advantages of wood as a fuel.
F IREPLACE O PERA TION A F EW W ORDS OF C AUTION Beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems, and chemically treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties. These not only create air pollution, but can induce extreme irritation for some individuals.
29 M AINTENANCE AND S AFETY F UEL S TO RAGE Wood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It is far better to cut wood and allow it to dry for a year . In all cases, the wood should be stacked so that both ends of the sticks are exposed to the air and protected from rain.
F IREPLACE M AINTENANCE At the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical.
18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or greater than the spacing recommended for combustible materials from the fireplace. 19. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense heat of a large fire.
32 P ARTS D IAGRAM AND L IST 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SB5400SS PART NO. 047647 050918 073104 067514 052874 053127 037391 067517 N/A 070035 QTY.
33 53D9028. Rev 1 03/03 L IMITED W ARRANTY FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE AND COMPONENTS ( EXCEPT BLOWERS ) W HAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG •F IVE -Y EAR C OVERAGE - For five years from the date this fir.
34 53D9028. Rev 1 03/03 L IMITED W ARRANTY Y OUR D UTIES This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer according to your local building codes and installation instructions and operated according to the owner’s instructions. You must keep an invoice, canceled check or payment record to verify the purchase date of the fireplace.
A TTENTION A PPLIANCE I NST ALLER P LEASE RETURN THESE O PERA TING AND I NST ALLA TION I NSTRUCTIONS TO THE A PPLIANCE FOR C ONSUMER U SE . 53D9028. R EV 1 03/03.
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