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Majestic Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev K • 1/22

WARNING! Risk of Fire!

Vermont Casting Group dis-

claims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency

listing will be voided by the following actions.

DO NOT:

• install or operate damaged fireplace

• modify fireplace

• install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies

• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all

components

• overfire

• install any component not approved by Vermont Casting

Group

• install parts or components not Listed or approved
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For

assistance or additional information, consult a qualified

installer, service agency or your dealer.

B. Non-Combustible Materials

• Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of

any combination of the following:

- Steel

- Iron

- Brick

- Tile

- Concrete

- Slate

- Glass

- Plasters

• Materials reported as passing

ASTM E 136, Standard

Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube

Furnace at 750° C

C. Combustible Materials

• Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following

materials:

- Wood

- Compressed paper

- Plant fibers

- Plastic

- Plywood/OSB - Sheet rock (drywall)

• Any material that can ignite and burn; flame proofed or

not, plastered or un-plastered

Product Specific & Important Safety Information

A. Fireplace Certification

This fireplace may be installed in sleeping rooms. This

fireplace is not approved for installation in manufactured

homes. If installed with a gas log set, provisions for the

National Fuel Gas Code must be met.
This fireplace is UL listed for use with SL300 series chim

ney system components.
This fireplace has been tested and listed for use with the

optional components specified in this manual. These op

tional components may be purchased separately and in

stalled at a later date. An outside air kit, gas insert, gas

log set or gas log-lighter should be installed at the time of

fireplace installation.

WARNING: This product and the fuels

used to operate this product (wood and

wood pellets), and the products of combus-

tion of such fuels, can expose you to chemi-

cals including carbon black, which is known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and carbon monoxide, which is known to

the State of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. For more infor-

mation go to: www. P65Warnings.ca.gov.

This fireplace system has been tested and listed in accor

dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Underwrit

ers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the

United States and Canada.

Summary of Contents for SA42R

Page 1: ...le materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away INSTALLER Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation OWNER Retain this manual for future reference Sovereign Series SA36R SA42R NOTICE DO NOT discard this manual DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT overfire Overf...

Page 2: ...hase 11 D Frame the Fireplace 12 E Secure and Level the Fireplace 12 F Protective Metal Hearth Strips 13 G Outside Air Kit optional 14 4 Chimney and Termination Requirements A Chimney Requirements 15 B Offsets Returns 16 C Termination Requirements 17 5 Chimney Installation A Typical Chimney System 18 B Assemble Chimney Sections 19 C Secure Offset Return 20 D Install Ceiling Firestops 20 E Install ...

Page 3: ... Explosion Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or explosion Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from the fireplace and given to the party responsible for use and operation Verified that the chase is insulated and sealed Pg 11 Verified clearances to combustibles Pg 10 Fireplace is leveled and secured Pg 12 Hearth extension size height decided Pg...

Page 4: ...heet rock drywall Any material that can ignite and burn flame proofed or not plastered or un plastered 1 Product Specific Important Safety Information A Fireplace Certification This fireplace may be installed in sleeping rooms This fireplace is not approved for installation in manufactured homes If installed with a gas log set provisions for the National Fuel Gas Code must be met This fireplace is...

Page 5: ...ation cap Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters Offset Return with hanger straps Framing headed off in ceiling joists Enclosed space above and around fireplace Mantel and surround Decorative facing and trim Hearth extension Factory built fireplace Protective metal hearth strip s Outside combustion air Combustible framing header on top of V shaped standoffs Chimney syste...

Page 6: ...s products NOTICE In addition to these framing dimensions also reference the following section Clearances Section 3 NOTICE A minimum 3 4 in 19 mm air clearance at the back and sides of the fireplace assembly must be maintained Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in minimum air space clearance between the framing and chimney sec tions B Design and Installation Considerations NOTICE Check buil...

Page 7: ... highest point of the roof Wind loading possible Multi level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended Location Above peak Recommended Insulated exterior chase in cooler climates Recommended Location Above peak Inside heated space Location NOT recommended Too close to tree Below adjacent structure Lower roof line Avoid outside wall Marginal Location Wind loading possible Not recommended in basement due t...

Page 8: ...ts Keep fire place dry Remove fireplace and components from packaging and inspect for damage Vent system components and doors are shipped in separate packages Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment Read all the instructions before starting the installation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit E Fireplace System Requirements T...

Page 9: ... 394 SA36 SA42 4 1 4 in 108 mm 9 5 8 in 244 mm 8 5 8 in 219 mm 13 1 2 in 343 mm Gas Knockout Outside Air 9 1 4 in 235 mm 4 1 4 in 108 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm 41 3 8 in 1051mm 3 1 2 in 89 mm 7 1 2 in 191 mm 13 1 2 in 343 mm 41 1 4 in 1048 mm effective height Gas Knockout Junction Box C 8 3 4 in 222 mm D 22 3 4 in 578 mm B 10 1 2 in 267 mm dia 6 1 4 in 159 mm 37 3 4 in 959 mm A 23 3 8 in 594 mm 8 1 16 in...

Page 10: ...m Clearances to Combustibles WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA Fireplace to backwall 3 4 in 19 mm Fireplace to sidewall 3 4 in 19 mm Top standoffs to header 0 in 0 mm Door opening to sidewall 12 in 305 mm MANTEL Mantel minimum height 12 in 305 mm above opening Maximum mantel depth 12 in 305 mm insulation 0 in to level of standoffs Attic Insulation Shield ceiling roof attic ceiling Ceiling Firestop Offset Retu...

Page 11: ...ation Storm Collar Figure 3 3 Chase Assembly 1 2 3 All outside walls should be insulated Figure 3 4 Chase Constructions 1 Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase 2 Chimney offset through exterior wall and enclosed in chase 3 Chase constructed on roof The chase is constructed using framing materials much the same as the walls in your home A variety of siding materials may be used includ...

Page 12: ...nsulation DO NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation Secure insulation and vapor barriers Provide minimum air space clearances at the sides and back of the fireplace assembly E Secure and Level the Fireplace This fireplace may be placed on either a combustible or noncombustible continuous flat surface Follow the in structions for framing in Section 3 Slide the fireplace into posit...

Page 13: ...s fireplace Slide each metal strip 2 in 51 mm under front edge of fireplace Overlap strips in the middle of fireplace opening by 1 in 25 mm minimum Metal strips must extend beyond the front and sides of the fireplace opening by at least 2 in 51 mm Figure 3 6 Protect the front of a platform elevated above the hearth extension with metal strips not included with fireplace per Figure 3 6 See Section ...

Page 14: ...silicone to prevent moisture penetration and air leaks Seal between the outside air inlet hood and the house with silicone to prevent air infiltration CAUTION Risk of Cuts Abrasions Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation Sheet metal edges are sharp CAUTION Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation DO NOT draw outside combustion air from wall floor or ceiling cavity or enclosed spaces suc...

Page 15: ... between the offset and return 6 ft 1 83 m Maximum unsupported chimney height above the fireplace 35 ft 10 67 m Maximum unsupported chimney above roof 6 ft 1 83 m WARNING Risk of Fire You must maintain 2 in 51 mm air space clearance to insulation and other combustible materials around the chimney system Failure to do so may cause overheating and fire NOTICE You must provide support for the pipe du...

Page 16: ...30 offset return You determine from the table that you need 34 1 8 in 867 mm Dimension B between the offset and re turn The chimney component that best fits your application is one SL324 15 degree 30 degree SL306 SL312 SL318 SL324 SL336 SL348 A B A B in mm in mm in mm in mm 1 5 8 41 13 3 8 340 3 5 8 92 15 1 2 394 2 7 8 73 17 3 4 451 5 1 2 140 18 5 8 473 1 4 1 8 102 22 3 8 568 7 1 4 184 21 3 4 552 ...

Page 17: ...um See illustration above B Gas Termination Cap A Perpendicular Wall If using decorative cap cover s this distance may need to be increased Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the decorative cap cover In a staggered installation with both gas and wood terminations the wood termination cap must be higher than the gas termination cap Figure 4 3 Multiple Chimney Locations C Terminati...

Page 18: ... not exceed 30 from vertical Support straps for offsets returns must be secured to adequate framing Ceiling firestops are required where chimney passes through ceiling or floor Attic Shield is required where chimney passes through attic The chimney must be enclosed from the fireplace to the attic maintaining the 2 inch clearances Figure 5 1 Typical Chimney System Guidelines for Chimney System Inst...

Page 19: ...ey sections Do NOT penetrate inner flue Secure chimney returns with hanger straps provided fasten to studs or joists Vertical straight runs of chimney must be supported every 35 ft 10 7 m B Assemble Chimney Sections Use only those components described in this manual Substitute or damaged chimney components could impair safe operation and cause overheating and fire Attach either a straight chimney ...

Page 20: ...Note Use same dimensional lumber for framing ceiling firestop and joists 2 in 51mm clearance 2 in 51mm clearance WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT seal area between firestop opening and chimney pipe except where they en ter the attic or leave the warm air envelope of the home use 600 F sealant Figure 5 4 Installing the Ceiling Firestop When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sec tions they ...

Page 21: ...d the tabs to rest against pipe to prevent insulation from falling in 5 Tabs bent in 90 Figure 5 5 Prepare Attic Insulation Shield E Install Attic Insulation Shield WARNING Risk of Fire You MUST install an attic insu lation shield when there is any possibility of insulation or other combustible material coming into contact with the chimney DO NOT pack insulation between the chimney and the attic i...

Page 22: ...mum Turn down Drip Edge Chase 2 in 51 mm Collar on Chase Top 018 26 ga min Galvanized Chase Top Figure 5 9 Chase Top Construction G Install Chase Chase Top You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation Chase tops may be field constructed Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from seeping into the chase Include a 2 in 51 mm soldered welded or spun collar around pipe opening to keep w...

Page 23: ...k gaps between storm collar pipe and storm collar chase top Termination cap pipe and chimney section must be snapped together to maintain an overlap of 1 1 2 in 38 mm Slip storm collar around chimney pipe before termination cap pipe is snapped into the chimney pipe Figure 5 10 Installing a TR344 Round Termination Cap Figure 5 11 Installing a TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap Figure 5 12 Inst...

Page 24: ...op Termination Cap Chase Collar 2 in 51 mm Minimum Height Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm Place waterproof sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks 2 in 51 mm maximum 4 3 4 in 121 mm maximum The last section of pipe must stop between 2 in 51 mm above the top of the chase and 4 3 4 in 121 mm below the top of ...

Page 25: ...ed shroud designs have been tested for HHT fireplace systems and termination caps 3 in 76 mm minimum Min Base Dim Min Base Dim Min Top Dim Min Top Dim Min Opening Width Min Opening Width Radiation Shield 14 1 2 in 368 mm maximum height TS345 TR344 TR342B TR342B TR344 with TR TVK Min Base Dims in 23 x 23 28 x 28 26 x 26 mm 584 x 584 711 x 711 660 x 660 Radiation Shield Required Radiation Shield Not...

Page 26: ... of Termination Cap Chase Top Radiation Shield 3 in 76 mm Radiation Shield Height Termination Cap 3 Roofed Style Shroud Radiation shield required 2 Mailbox Style Shroud Radiation shield required TR344 TR342 B TR342 B TR344 with TR TVK Min Base Dims in 26 1 2 x 28 28 x 30 mm 673 x 711 711 x 762 Min Height Above Bottom of Termination Cap in 28 1 4 27 1 2 mm 718 698 Min Opening Width in 20 1 2 22 mm ...

Page 27: ... materials may be used to cover the metal fireplace front Metal strips are placed 2 in 51 mm under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in 51 mm Continuous non combustible sealant Floor constructed of wood or other combustible material HX3 or HX4 Hearth Ext or equivilent insulation Hearth Refractory Finished combustible wall Combustible ma...

Page 28: ... insulation alternatives WARNING Risk of Fire Hearth extensions are to be installed only as illustrated to prevent high temperatures from occurring on concealed combustible materials WARNING Risk of Fire Maintain clearances Use only non combustible material below standoffs material such as cement board is acceptable Framing or finishing material used on the front of the fireplace closer than the m...

Page 29: ... See Figures 7 4 and 7 5 When creating the platform allow for the thickness of the non combustible finishing materials Seal gaps between the hearth extension and the front of the fireplace with a bead of non combustible sealant or grout 2 in 51 mm required Floor constructed of wood or other combustible material Protective Metal Hearth Strip 1 2 in Micore or equivalent insulation Continuous non com...

Page 30: ...stible finishing materials Seal gaps between the hearth extension and the front of the fireplace with a bead of non combustible sealant or grout Platform must be built to raise the bottom of the fireplace opening to the level of the desired hearth height Protective Metal Hearth Strips Floor and platform constructed of wood or other combustible material Continuous non combustible sealant Tile stone...

Page 31: ...tween the fireplace and hearth WARNING Risk of Fire Hearth Home Technologies is not responsible for discoloration cracking or other material failures of finishing materials due to heat exposure or smoke Choose finishing materials carefully Non combustible Sealant Figure 7 10 Place Non combustible Sealant 3 Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush with the Floor Non combustible flooring a minim...

Page 32: ... metal face of the fireplace and framing members Mantel 6 ft 1829 mm minimum base of fireplace to ceiling Combustible Wall 2 x 4 stud wall Standoffs Measured from top of fireplace opening 12 in 305 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm maximum 12 in 305 mm minimum 6 in 152 mm minimum Seal joint with 300 sealant Non combustible Decorative Facing such as Steel iron brick tile concrete slate glass plasters DO NOT cover ...

Page 33: ...1 in scale A Fireplace Opening B Outside Dimensions in 36 42 mm 914 1067 in 42 48 mm 1067 1219 SA36 SA42 Model E Sidewalls Surrounds Locate adjacent combustible sidewalls a minimum of 24 in 610 mm from fireplace opening Mantle leg surround stub wall whether combustible or non combustible may be constructed as shown in Figure 7 13 Figure 7 13 Mantel Leg Surround or Wall Projection acceptable on bot...

Page 34: ...at zero clearance to gas line beyond 4 in 102 mm from fireplace side Gas line 1 1 2 in 38 mm air space around pipe Refractory Seal with fireplace mortar or non combust ible sealant 4 in 102 mm Outer shell of fireplace Figure 8 1 Gas Line Installation A Gas Log Lighter Provision WARNING Fire and or Asphyxiation Risk Use with solid wood fuel or decorative gas appliance only Gas fire generates fumes ...

Page 35: ...aight FS339 Ceiling Firestop 15 deg FS340 Ceiling Firestop 30 deg AS8 SL300 Straight Attic Insulation Shield 24 in 610 mm JB877 Chimney Joint Band CB876 Chimney Bracket RF370 Roof Flashing Flat to 6 12 Pitch RF371 Roof Flashing 6 12 to 12 12 Pitch TR344 Round Termination Cap TR342 B Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345 Square Termination Cap TS345P Square Terminatio...

Page 36: ...RF370 Roof Flashing JB877 Chimney Joint Band 2 in 51 mm 10 1 2 in 267 mm 24 5 8 in 625 mm 27 3 8 in 695 mm 12 in 305 mm 31 in 787 mm 24 5 8 in 625 mm 12 in 305 mm Inside Diameter 8 in 203 mm Outside Diameter 10 1 2 in 267 mm Catalog A B FS338 0 deg 14 1 2 in 368 mm FS339 15 deg 18 3 8 in 467 mm FS340 30 deg 23 in 584 mm TR TVK TR Top Vent Kit CT 3A B SL315 Chimney Offset Return Effective Height 13...

Page 37: ...SA36R SA42R Installers Manual 4010 259 Rev K 1 22 37 TR344 Round Termination Cap 15 3 4 in 400 mm TR342 B Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345 TS345P Square Termination Cap TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap ...

Page 38: ...Installers Manual 4010 259 Rev K 1 22 38 20 in 508 mm DTO134 34 in 864 mm 24 in 610 mm 46 in 1168 mm 22 3 4 in 577 mm DTO146 26 in 660 mm 34 in 864 mm 21 3 16 in 538 mm DTS134 24 in 610 mm 21 3 16 in 538 mm 46 in 1168 mm DTS146 26 in 660 mm ...

Page 39: ...talog A B C D in mm in mm in mm in mm LDS33 36 914 36 914 8 5 216 11 279 LDS46 48 1219 72 1829 8 5 216 11 279 Catalog A B C E E LDS BV in 26 12 5 15 5 22 23 mm 660 318 394 533 584 LDSCPM Corner Post Kit for custom sizes 16 in 406 mm 52 in 1321 mm 1 2 in 13 mm 20 in 508 mm 66 in 1676 mm 1 2 in 13 mm HX3 Hearth Extension HX4 Hearth Extension ID4 Insulated Duct UD4 Uninsulated Duct 42 in 1067 mm 4 in...

Page 40: ...Majestic Sovereign Series SA36R SA42R Installers Manual 4010 259 Rev K 1 22 40 Majestic a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 www majesticproducts com ...

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