Astria MMST43 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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CONTENTS

DATE OF MFG.

SERIAL No.

LISTED MASONRY FIREPLACE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF UL127

Fireplace is designed for installation per the National Fire Protection Association Standard 

for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances (NFPA 211).

MODEL

  No.:

MMST43

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

See IHP’s installation and operating instructions for 

this model. Contact local building officials about 

restrictions and  installation specifications in your area.

      

WARNING:

 

FOR USE ONLY WITH 

12

" I.D. 

IHP LISTED FIREPLACE 

COMPONENTS: PIPE SECTIONS, 

FIRESTOP SPACERS, OFFSET AND 

RETURN ELBOWS, FLASHINGS, STORM 

COLLARS, TERMINATIONS AND WALL 

SHIELDS.

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WARNING:

  THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET.  

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.

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  125121-01B

THIS APPLIANCE NEEDS FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MUST BE INSTALLED 

SO THERE ARE PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.

MANTEL CLEARANCES

0" -  3" :  1½" MAX. PROJ.

3" - 12" :  1½" - 8" MAX. PROJ.

MANTEL ABOVE OPENING:

MIN. - 3" SHEATHING OR 
TRIM TO OPENING SIDES 8"

FIREPLACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:

UNIT FRONT, SIDES, REAR.............................................. 

2" (51 mm)

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR 

...........................

................. 

6" (152 mm)

COMBUSTIBLE SHEATHING ABOVE OPENING TOP.... 

8" (203 mm)

SHEATHING OR TRIM TO OPENING SIDES.................. 

8" (203 mm)

MANTLE ABOVE OPENING...........................................

12" (305 mm)

OPENING TO SIDE WALL............................................. 

24" (610 mm)

HEARTH EXTENSION BEYOND FRONT...................... 

20" (508 mm)

HEARTH EXTENSION BEYOND SIDES........................

12" (305 mm)

INSULATION FROM FIREBOX........................................... 

2" (51 mm)

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WARNING

THIS FIREPLACE 

HAS  BEEN TESTED FOR USE ONLY 

WITH APPROVED  GLASS DOORS.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 

INJURY, CONSULT OWNER’S MANUAL.

THIS FIREPLACE IS DESIGNED 

FOR USE ONLY WITH SOLID 

WOOD LOGS, PLUMBED LPG 

OR NG LOG LIGHTERS OR 

PLUMBED ANSI Z21.60 

DECORATIVE GAS LOGS. 

Consult instructions included with 

this firebox for further information.

PFS

®

US

CHIMNEY HEIGHT:

Max.: 40 ft.

Min.: 14 ft. 

(17 ft. with 1 or 2 offset 

sections maximum)

1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 

Nashville, TN 37210

6. HOLES: 4x Ø0.14 THRU

5. BOXES TO BE STAMPED DURING MANUFACTURE.

4. LARGE TEXT TO BOLD UPPERCASE ARIAL, 10 PT. MIN. (WHERE SHOWN).

3. SMALLEST TEXT TO BE ARIAL, 8 PT. MIN (AS SHOWN).

2. ALL TEXT AND GRAPHICS TO BE CLEAR ALUMINUM ON A CONTRASTING, BLACK BACKGROUND.

1. MATERIAL:  CLASS IIIA , .020 THICK ALUMINUM RATED AT 302°F (150°C).

NOTES

: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

PART NUMBER: 125121-01

DESCRIPTION:   RATING PLATE, STANDARD

REV. B

DATE: 02/13/14

LAST MODIFIED BY: S. SERAFIN

FILE NAME:

125121-01.ai

4.25”

4.00”

6.5”

6.25

.12”

Report No.

 08-154

ICC Evaluation 

Services Report 

No. 2401

Parts Lists

 ...............................................................................................................Pg. 2

Fireplace Overall & Framing Dimensions ................................................................Pg. 4
Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems) ................................Pg. 5
Safety Information ...................................................................................................Pg. 6
Product Overview ....................................................................................................Pg. 7
Clearance To Combustibles ....................................................................................Pg. 8
Fireplace & Chimney System ..................................................................................Pg. 8
Supporting Floor Systems .......................................................................................Pg. 9,10
Weight Determination ..............................................................................................Pg. 10
Component for combustible floors: 8” Metal Base ..................................................Pg. 11
Fireplace Assembly Procedures ..............................................................................Pg. 12 ~ 14
Firestop Radiation Shield ........................................................................................Pg. 14
Firebrick Liners ........................................................................................................Pg. 15
Electrical Line Feed .................................................................................................Pg. 15
Fireplace Finishes and Combustible Trim Clearances ............................................Pg. 16
Mantle and Mantle Shelf Clearances ......................................................................Pg. 16
Installing Outside Air ...............................................................................................Pg. 16 
Adding a Gas Pipe ..................................................................................................Pg. 16 
Adding Electrical Connection ..................................................................................Pg. 16
Chimney Systems ...................................................................................................Pg. 17
Installing Damper and Chimney System .................................................................Pg. 17
Fireplace Door Accessory .......................................................................................Pg. 17
Owner’s Operation & Precautions ...........................................................................Pg. 18
Starting A Fire and Basic Operation ........................................................................Pg. 18
Annual Fireplace Maintenance ................................................................................Pg. 19
Technical Service ....................................................................................................Pg. 19
Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................Pg. 19
Appendix I ...............................................................................................................Pg. 20
Appendix II ..............................................................................................................Pg. 21
Warranty Information ...............................................................................................Pg. 22

Below is a sample picture of the rating plate that is located inside the lower dome side of your fireplace. Serial number and date 

code should be stamped on the plate where required.

Summary of Contents for MMST43

Page 1: ...ns information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers WARNING THIS FIREPLACE IS APPROVED FOR USE AS A WOOD BURNING FIR...

Page 2: ...This page has been left intentionally blank...

Page 3: ...EEN TESTED FOR USE ONLY WITH APPROVED GLASS DOORS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY CONSULT OWNER S MANUAL THIS FIREPLACE IS DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY WITH SOLID WOOD LOGS PLUMBED LPG OR NG LOG LIGHTER...

Page 4: ...2 MMST43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non Combustible Floor Systems 1 3A 3 6 7 8 10 9 14 13 17 16 18 19 12 Figure 1 20 Figure 2 1 3A 3 6 7 8 10 9 14 13 19 12 20...

Page 5: ...43STFRBL Running Bond ITEM P N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 MFPST 43 1 HEARTH Left or Right 2 3 MFPST 43 3 SIDE WALL 5 3A MFPST 43 3A SIDE WALL W 4 KNOCKOUT 1 6 MFPST 43 6 LINTEL 1 7 MFPST 43 7 DOME SIDE LOWER 2...

Page 6: ...ure 3 Overall Dimensions Non Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 IF WOOD FRAMING IS UTILIZED IT MUST BE HELD 18 INCHES MIN FROM TOP OF LINTEL AND 2 INCHES MIN CLEARANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED ALL AROUND FI...

Page 7: ...OF OPENING 20 1 2 THICK CONCRETE BOARD 8 METAL PLATFORM 2 INCH CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE If using a raised hearth or metal base plate note that a combustible wood header must b...

Page 8: ...ance manufacturer s literature regarding sizing and suitability for the installation into this Enclosure prior to installation Statement of Intended Use The Grand Meridian Fireplace is a modular refra...

Page 9: ...s Spacing and clearance as it relates to combustible materials Familiarity of installation for all components The strength of the floor on which it rests Chimney system measurements Choice of material...

Page 10: ...responsibility of the contractor installer not the manufacturer to ensure that adequate combustion air is provided for proper function of this fireplace Fireplaces take up a large volume of replacemen...

Page 11: ...ts Note that additional floor joists may be required to support the weight of the firebox and chimney Where the floor joists run parallel to the front of the firebox anchorage can be accomplished in l...

Page 12: ...rs having a moisture content of less than 16 per cent at time of installation and used under dry conditions the deflection resulting from L 0 5D is permitted to be substituted for the deflection resul...

Page 13: ...ng an on site constructed hearth extension you may use a sand cement grout between the hearth and extension instead What You Will Need You will find that the Grand Meridian Fireplace is designed to be...

Page 14: ...Once you have inserted any shims you will want to cover any gaps that may have resulted with the mortar MMST43 Fireplace Assembly 1 Place the Grand Meridian Fireplace hearth base on top of your non c...

Page 15: ...7 Set the remaining lintel as shown in Figure 22 8 Now you are ready to start the smoke dome assembly Take the lower side dome positioned so that the beveled face lines up with the inward angles of th...

Page 16: ...hat where the Support Box is located Firestop Radiation Shields also provide complete separation from one floor space to another or attic space as required by most codes When the double wall pipe pass...

Page 17: ...dian Fireplaces they cannot take any liability or responsibility for they way the firebrick or the firebrick mortar performs It is not unusual in the course of the life of the firebrick or the firebri...

Page 18: ...p air to function properly and some local building codes may require outside combustion air to be provided If no make up air is provided improper flue drafting may occur creating negative pressure whe...

Page 19: ...the base of the Anchor Plate Apply ceramic blanket gasket to the gasket cement 2 Apply balance of gasket cement in a 1 4 one quarter inch bead on top of smoke dome top approx 3 3 inches outside of out...

Page 20: ...s of firewood at any given time Consider that this typical fuel load is three to four dry hardwood logs that are about 6 six inches to 8 eight inches in diameter 4 Without a grate for your firewood to...

Page 21: ...er seals that surround it If you find any cracks or openings around screws or nails seal them to avoid any roof or chimney chase leaks SURFACE CRACKS The Grand Meridian FIREPLACES are manufactured usi...

Page 22: ...ncrete slab The concrete strength and durability shall comply with Sections 1903 1904 and 1905 of the International Building Code IBC TABLE R402 2 MINIMUM SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MI...

Page 23: ...ly b Lines defining areas are approximate only Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification A severe classification is where weather conditions result in signifi...

Page 24: ...pect for any injury or damage to the building or structure in which the fireplace has been installed or to the persons or property therein arising out of the use misuse or installation of properly man...

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