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07/03

35035 Rev D

STS-42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INDEX

Air Clearance 14, 17

Air Kit 16

Ashes, Disposal of 25

Attic Insulation Shield 14

Building Codes 3, 19

Chase Installation 8

Chase Top 7, 19

Chimney

Checking the Assembly 14

Cleaning 25

Creosote 25

Height Requirements 11

Requirements 10

Securing the System 14

Chimney Air Kit 7, 16

Chimney Bracket 6

Chimney Requirements 10

Chimney Sections

Assembling 13

Number Required 11

Chimney Stabilizer 6

Codes

Building 3, 19

Gas 17, 21

Combustible

Material 18

Combustible Material 19

Components 4

Construction 18, 19

Cooling Air 16

Corner Installation 8

Creosote 25

Damper 21

Description of the Fireplace System

Dimensions 4

Fireplace

Enclosure 17

Locations 8

Firescreen 22

Firestop Spacer 6

Installation 13

Firewood 23

Flue 21

Framing 9

Freestanding Installation 8

Fuel 23

Gas Codes 17, 21

Gas Log/Lighter Provisions 17

General Information 21

Glass Doors 19

Grate 22

Hearth Extension 18

Positioning 19

Installation

Fireplace 12

In a Corner 8

In a Wall 8

Installation, Freestanding 8

Installation in a Chase 8

Insulation Shield 6, 14

Joint Band 6

Leveling the Fireplace 12

Locations 8

Mantel 9, 19

Material, Sealant 19

Metal Hearth Strips 12

Moisture Content of Wood 23

Noncombustible Material 19

Noncombustible Sealant Material 19

Offsets/Returns 6, 10

Overhead Obstructions 10

Positioning 12

Roof Flashing 6, 15

Safety 12

Seasoning the Wood 23

Shroud 7

Sidewalls/Surrounds 9

Soot 25

Space Requirements 8

Standard for Decorative Gas Appli-

ances 17, 21

Starting a Fire 24

Ten Foot Rule 11

Termination Cap 7

Typical Fireplace System 3

UL 127 Standards 3

Unvented Gas Log Heater 17, 21

Wall Installation 8

Wet Insulation 2

Wood

Moisture of 23

Seasoning of 23

Wood Fuel 23

Summary of Contents for STS-42

Page 1: ...ge Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STS 42 OUTDOOR WOODBURNING FIREPLA...

Page 2: ...ended In the event the home is unusually tightly sealed the optional combustion air kit may not provide all the air required to support combustion Hearth Home Technologies is not responsible for any s...

Page 3: ...he illustrations and diagrams used throughout these installations instructions are not drawn to scale B DESCRIPTION OF THE FIREPLACE SYSTEM Figure 1 Typical Fireplace System A LISTINGS AND CODE APPROV...

Page 4: ...a l B w e i V r a e l C s r o o D s s a l G d l o f i B B 2 4 8 1 M D s s a r B d e h s i l o P w e i V r a e l C s r o o D s s a l G d l o f i B S 2 4 8 1 M D l e e t S s s e l n i a t S w e i V r a...

Page 5: ...z i l i b a t S y e n m i h C 0 3 1 1 L S 0 3 n r u t e R t e s f f O y e n m i h C 8 3 5 S F t h g i a r t S p o t s e r i F 0 4 5 S F 0 3 p o t s e r i F 0 1 S A 4 2 d l e i h S n o i t a l u s n I...

Page 6: ...n e l h t g n e l e v i t c e f f E s a h t i r e t f a t r a p y e n m i h c r e h t o n a o t d e p p a n s n e e b SL11 Chimney Stabilizer SL1130 Offset Return RF570 Roof Flashing Flat to 6 12 Pit...

Page 7: ...v D 7 STS 42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LDS33 3 x 3 LDS46 4 x 6 Decorative Shroud TR11 Round Termination Cap TR11T Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST1175 Square Termination Cap CT56 Chase Top CAK5A C...

Page 8: ...lt if it is installed inside of the structure Figure 2 shows two typical installations Figures 3 and 4 show two typical installations assuming an outside air kit is being used Therefore an allowance m...

Page 9: ...x 423 8 tall The finished cavity depth must be no less than 241 8 Figure 5 shows a typical framing using 2 x 4 lumber of the fireplace assuming combustible materials are used All required clearances...

Page 10: ...far the chimney needs to be shifted to enable it to avoid the overhead obstacle See Figure 7 dimension A to determine chimney sections required to achieve the needed shift 2 After determining the offs...

Page 11: ...e installation d Determine the number of firestop spacers stabi lizers roof flashing etc required to complete the fireplace installation 2 Chimney Height Requirements above roof line a Major building...

Page 12: ...instructions for framing on pages 8 and 9 Slide the fireplace into position Be sure to provide the minimum air clearance at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly 2 Placing the Protective Metal...

Page 13: ...ntil the top section meets the stop bead on the lower section The inner flue is placed to the inside of the flue section below it The outer casing is placed outside the outer casing of the chimney sec...

Page 14: ...ulation shield should be installed when there is a possibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built chimney system The insulation shield is installed by positioning it over the ver...

Page 15: ...ppermost top section of pipe must extend 6 above the top of the chase collar to allow installation of the storm collar and termination cap See Figure 14 Figure 14 Installing a TR11 Round Termination C...

Page 16: ...a standard feature with this fireplace and is required for safe operation Installation must be done at the time of initial construction The cooling air inlet tubes must be a minimum of 72 above the ba...

Page 17: ...in this specific model fireplace Unless the unvented gas log heater is tested and listed for use in this factory built fireplace a fire hazard may be created that can result in a structure fire 13 Ga...

Page 18: ...st be installed with all fireplaces to protect the combustible floor in front of the fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks The construction of and materials used for a hearth extension are shown...

Page 19: ...te slate glass or plasters or any combination thereof c Noncombustible Sealant Material Sealants which will not ignite and burn General Electric RTV103 Black or equivalent Rutland Inc Fireplace Mortar...

Page 20: ...fire WARNING Detailed instructions for installation of the chase top storm collar and termination cap are packaged with these parts To avoid danger of fire all instructions must be strictly followed i...

Page 21: ...n Fireplaces as well as other woodburning appliances have been used safely for many years It has been our experience that most problems are caused by improper installation and operation of the firepla...

Page 22: ...ogies glass doors may be used See Figure 24 for proper glass door operation 4 Grate The factory installed integral grate must be used to hold the logs from falling out of an open fireplace and to allo...

Page 23: ...s on the quality of the firewood you use All seasoned wood regardless of species contains about 8 000 BTU s per pound and hardwoods have a greater density than soft woods A piece of hardwood will cont...

Page 24: ...e fireplace expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory This is normal unavoidable and will not affect the perfor mance of the fireplace If the cracks become large enough tha...

Page 25: ...If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 3 Chimney Cleaning If you do detect a buildup of creosote contact a qualified chimney sweep or clean it yourself...

Page 26: ...26 35035 Rev D 07 03 STS 42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Homeowner s Notes...

Page 27: ...3 Flue 21 Framing 9 Freestanding Installation 8 Fuel 23 G Gas Codes 17 21 Gas Log Lighter Provisions 17 General Information 21 Glass Doors 19 Grate 22 H Hearth Extension 18 Positioning 19 I Installati...

Page 28: ...4 During the first six 6 months after installation HHT shall at its option replace or repair the glass doors and any electrical components if operation is faulty This does not include glass panels bro...

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