Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SC42 Vermont Casting
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1 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series SR/SC Series W oodbur ning Fireplace For Models: SR36 SR42 SC36 SC42 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. ™ 7412948 4/02 Rev .
2 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Safety Infor mation PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING FIREPLACE. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty .
3 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series FP590 FP589 Fig. 2 SC36 Series specifications and framing. SC36 Series W oodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model SR36 Series W oodburning Fireplace Fig.
4 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series SR42 Series W oodburning Fireplace Fig. 3 SR42 Series specifications and framing. FP591 Fig. 4 SC42 Series specifications and framing.
5 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. FP554 Fig.
6 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations 0000 0 3 " 1 1 " 1000 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0100 0 1 1 ¹⁄₄ "2 5 ¹⁄₄ " 2000 0 1 3 .
7 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Planning Infor mation Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money . An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the chimney system will be run.
8 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ■ 1. Insulating Fireplace Enclosure For Cold Climates If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate fire- place enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible.
9 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ■ 2. Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fire- place is set in place, however , most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 X 4 lumber or heavier materials.
10 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Straight-Up Chimney Installation To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9 ¹⁄₄ inches. Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this mark.
11 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Note: Safety strips are not required over non-combus- tible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are non-combustible. Four (4) nailing flanges are supplied with the fireplace (found on the fireplace hearth).
12 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer . Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety .
13 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its base extending down into the framing hole. Nail each corner of attic insulation shield to the framing members of the ceiling hole using 8d nails. Attic shields are not required at the roof.
14 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ■ 7. Installing T op Housing Or T ermination Follow the installation instructions provided with the V ermont Castings, Majestic Products chimney termina- tion you have selected. Installing Chimney In a Chase Refer to Figure 5, Page 5 for an illustration of a typical chase installation.
15 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Side W all Protection Adjacent combustible side walls that are within the minimum dimensions shown in Figure 23 of fireplace opening must be protected with V ermont Castings, Majestic Products W all Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described below .
16 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ■ 9. Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 23 for minimum dimensions and mounting detail. Note: Hearth Extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace.
17 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series COMMON MA TERIALS AND F A CT ORS MA TERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.
18 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ■ 10. Installing Line For Gas Logs V ermont Castings, Majestic Products fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2 inch gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance.
19 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series SR/SC36/42 Series SR/SC36 SR/SC42 Item/Model Number Part Number Part Number 1. Damper Weld Assembly RP199 RP199 2. Damper Bracket 3030176 3030176 3. Screen Rod Assembly 3030126 30321 12 4. Screen* 7554338 7554340 5.
20 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series The following accessories for this appliance are available from your local V ermont Castings, Majestic Products distributor . Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: V ermont Castings, Majestic Products, 410 Admiral Blvd.
21 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series Chimney Components Round T op T ermination T op used to terminate chimney at roof. RL TSK8 (Flashing not included.) Round T op T ermination - T op used to terminate chimney at chase. RL TSK8L Extended (Flashing not included.
22 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series 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.
23 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series ™ LIMITED W ARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES ® PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems V ermont Castings, Majestic Products warrants its.
24 Majestic Fireplaces ® SR/SC Series © V ermont Castings, Majestic Products 410 Admiral Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N6 • 905-670-7777 www .
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