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SSTB11 Woodburning Fireplace

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

 

Installer

 

Owner

 

Please leave these instructions with the owner. 

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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 installa-

tion of the fireplace.

3.  Be sure these instructions become the property of and 

are reviewed by all future users of this fireplace to en-
courage proper operation and maintenance.

4.  All the parts used with this fireplace system must be 

installed in accordance with these installation instruc-
tions.  Failure to do so may be hazardous and will void 
the warranty.

5.  This fireplace and accessories should not be altered 

in any way that is not specifically recommended in this 
manual.

6.  Refer to your local building code for local requirements 

pertaining  to  installation  of  factory-built  fireplaces.  
These fireplaces are intended for installation and use 
according  to  standard  NFPA  NO.211  of  the  National 
Fire Protection Association.

7.  This  fireplace  must  not  be  installed  with  a  masonry 

flue.

8.  This  fireplace  and  chimney  should  not  be  used  for 

venting a wood or coal burning heater or fireplace in-
sert. 

 

WARNING:

  Do not install a separate solid fuel insert 

or gas fireplace insert into this fireplace and chimney 
system without written authorization.  

9. 

WARNING:

    Do  not  pack  required  air  spaces  with 

combustible material or insulation not specifically rec-
ommended for use in such areas.

Improper Installation

Improper installation or use of this fireplace will void the warranty and can cause:

1.  Damage to the fireplace from overheating.
2.  Hazardous temperatures to develop on combustible materials adjacent to the fireplace 

or chimney.

3.  The emission of smoke, sparks or hazardous gases into the dwelling.
4.  Leakage of rain water into the dwelling.

Intended Product Usage

The fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible 
floor. The fireplace must be installed with zero clearance 
to  combustible  building  materials  at  the  side  and  top 
spacers. Only parts manufactured by MHSC and labeled 
for use with the fireplace should be used in the installa-
tion of this fireplace except for special roof flashings that 
may be fabricated locally.  The use of improper parts in 
the installation can be hazardous and voids the warranty 
offered by MHSC.  
This  fireplace  is  designed  to  burn  wood.  This  fireplace 
is not designed to burn coal, unplumbed liquid fuels, un-
plumbed gaseous fuels or household refuse.  Any attempt 
to burn these fuels in the fireplace can be hazardous.
This fireplace is not designed for installation in a manu-
factured home without a vented attic space. In a vented 
manufactured home, an MT16 ceiling thimble, glass doors 
and an AK6 outside air kit must be used.

WARNING:

 This fireplace and chimney must not be used 

for  venting  a  solid  fuel  heater  or  fireplace  insert  unless 
written authorization is given by MHSC. Failure to heed 
this  warning  may  cause  a  fire  hazard  and  will  void  the 
warranty. 
This  fireplace  is  intended  for  supplemental  heating  only 
and is not intended for use as a primary heating system.

Use  solid  wood,  plumbed  propane  (LP)  or  Natural 
Gas fuel only.
Do  not  use  a  fireplace  insert  or  other  product  not 
specified for use with this fireplace.
Fireplace also for use in mobile homes with solid fuel 
only.

WARNING

!

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

Summary of Contents for SSTB11

Page 1: ... Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual For Residential or Manufactured Home Installation 87D0174 2 10 Rev 4 530943 SSTB cover This fireplace is listed by OMNI Test Laboratories for use with 11CF Series Chimney System Components ...

Page 2: ...on you should check with local building officials to obtain required permits and assure compliance with local regulations and coded If you encounter problems with code requirements contact your dealer for assistance These Fireplace models are listed by OMNI Test Laborato ries Inc to U L 127 standard for factory built fireplaces The design of this fireplace and these instructions complied with appl...

Page 3: ...can cause 1 Damage to the fireplace from overheating 2 Hazardous temperatures to develop on combustible materials adjacent to the fireplace or chimney 3 The emission of smoke sparks or hazardous gases into the dwelling 4 Leakage of rain water into the dwelling Intended Product Usage The fireplace is designed to sit directly on a combustible floor The fireplace must be installed with zero clearance...

Page 4: ...e drawn out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire and smoke All fireplace chimneys are in direct contact with cold air on the exterior of the structure Consequently when the fireplace is not in use cold air can fall down the chimney of the fireplace to cool off the fireplace chase Therefore the fireplace chase must be insulated to minimize the risk of cold air infiltration to the ho...

Page 5: ...h incoming air is drawn into the home to equalize pressure Depressurization is a contributing factor to back drafting 75 of the time and is the sole cause of back drafting 40 of the time The greater the exhaust capacity and the tighter the building envelope the more a house will depressurize The combination of forces of exhausting air from the house can be so strong that it is possible for hot flu...

Page 6: ...F3 3 ft pipe 11CF4 4 ft pipe Maintain 2 Minimum Air Space Between Chimney and Combustibles Fireplace Model SSTB11 Flexible Duct Type FP 4 U Optional Combustion Air As sembly Optional Metal Safety Strip Floor Line Top Spacer Firestop Requires 17 x 17 framing WH36 Glass Doors standard Gas Line Optional Combustible materials should not be installed below top spacer Noncombustible materials such as br...

Page 7: ... 1056M 12 6M 1556M 256O 9556QE 9 16 Ref 4 1156QE 2356M 856QE 42 6 465 6QE 38 42 4356O Min Framing Dim 3 4 Ref 3 4 539043 SSTB dims FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS Figure 2 Front View Side View Gas Line Opening Outside Air 1 Side Only Glass Doors Re moved for Clarity Top View Air Space Required to Combustibles ...

Page 8: ...e locations When selecting a loca tion choose one that is away from frequently opened doors central heat outlets or returns or other places where air movements may disturb the airflow around the fireplace Air turbulence near the fireplace may cause smoke to spill out of the fireplace opening CAUTION Do not install fireplace over carpeting 0 FIREPLACE LOCATION 16 3 4 2 6M Min 60 3 4 8 Model H1652 H...

Page 9: ... the chimney to pass through If the chimney is to pass through living or storage spaces be sure there is adequate space to enclose the chimney to avoid personal contact with or damage to the chimney 13 Min FP1881 single story install 8 08 Figure 5 Single Story Installation with Attic Space Chimney Cap Storm Collar Flashing 17 Square Opening in Joist 2 Min Clearance to Combustibles 11CF Series Chim...

Page 10: ...th the fireplace and extended under the hearth extension or into a mortar joint of the hearth extension as shown by Figure 9 In the event a crack does eventually develop the metal safety strip will serve as a barrier to prevent sparks or embers from falling from the fireplace onto combustible flooring materials 0 FIREPLACE LOCATION 16 3 4 2 6M Min 60 3 4 8 Model H1652 Hearth Extension Model H1652 ...

Page 11: ...spacer One required at each ceiling or floor level FS6A 30 Firestop spacer for 30 chimney incline through ceiling or floor FP 4 U 4 flexible combustion air duct 8 foot lengths FP 6 U 6 flexible combustion air duct 8 foot lengths For manufactured home installation 403 4 inch duct connector for splicing FP 4 ducts Includes two clamps AK4 4 outside combustion air assembly AK6 6 outside combustion air...

Page 12: ... dam age to the chimney 4 Install firestop spacers at each ceiling level 5 Install the proper chimney cap or chimney housing on the chimney to prevent the entry of rain and debris into the chimney and to assure the proper venting of smoke 6 Do not use more than four 4 elbows in the chimney NOTE Flue outlet should be 24 above all portions of the building within 10 as shown in the illustration The c...

Page 13: ...d to the previous section If additional strength of the outer pipe joints is desired you may use two or three sheet metal screws placed through the area where the outer pipes overlap one another To install these screws drill a 1 8 inch diame ter hole through the chimney sections taking care not to penetrate the inner flue pipe WARNING Be very careful when drilling the holes into the outer pipe The...

Page 14: ...supported at 6 intervals with support such as metal support straps 6 When enclosing the elbows and inclined portions of the chimney enclosing materials must be installed ver tically to maintain the required 2 minimum air space clearance to the chimney at the extremities of the off set It is recommended that enclosing material not fol low the inclined portions of the chimney 0 ELBOW Figure 15 Inlet...

Page 15: ...ey is measured from the hearth to the chimney exit SSTB11 Max 86 0 Min 0 Elbows 18 0 2 Elbows 24 0 4 Elbows 30 0 B Do not use more than 4 elbows per chim ney Attach the straps of the return top elbow to a structural framing member The offset first elbow of any pair does not have straps FP269 C The chimney cannot be more than 30 from the vertical plane in any instal lation D The maximum length of t...

Page 16: ...185 Figure 19 C L C L 0 MULTI STORY OFFSET Continue chimney through roof and install round chimney cap or chimney housing Firestop Spacer 2 Minimum Air Space Clearance at Joist Vertical Chimney Enclosure Chimney Must Be Enclosed in Accessible Areas Firestop Spacer Diagonal Chimney Enclosure RISE Firestop Spacer 2 Air Space Clearance to Combustibles NOTE Four 4 elbows may be used when toatl install...

Page 17: ...c Leave some excess mastic at this area to be used in step eight NOTE Use pliers and wear gloves when performing step seven to mini mize the danger of cutting your hands on the edge of the storm collar 7 Place the storm collar around the chimney and put the collar together like a belt in belt loops Slide the end of collar under the two loops on the other end with the loops facing up Overlap the en...

Page 18: ...ould be at least 24 apart to help prevent smoke from a fireplace in use from being drawn down the chimney of a fireplace that is not in use Additional spacing between caps or staggering the height of the caps will further lessen the likelihood of this occurring 6 Place cap assembly into position by aligning the flue telescope into the last section of flue pipe and lower it down until the 3 cap leg...

Page 19: ... side of fire place with four 4 sheet metal screws provided NOTE The starting collar extends through the outer fireplace jacket and will seal against the firebox wall when secured as indicated FP1901 secure outside duct 8 08 Step 2 Secure outside duct to starting collar with duct clamp or screws Fireplace Outer Wrap AK4 Combustion Air Kit Shortest Toward Firebox AK4 Mounting Plate Firebox Insulati...

Page 20: ...combustion air inlet assembly should never be mounted in a garage or storage area where com bustible fumes such as gasoline might be drawn into the fireplace 4 Combustion air can be drawn from the crawl space under a house when an adequate supply of air is provided by open ventilation 5 Do not take combustion air from attic space or garage space Figure 26 Outside Air Control Lever Lift to Open Pul...

Page 21: ...three inches beyond the face of the wall to which the AK 4 inlet air vent will be attached The duct may be cut with a standard pocket knife use FP 4 U duct for maximum efficiency and safety Do not use a combustible duct Always use UL Listed Class 0 or 1 duct material 5 If the duct is the insulated type push the insulation back from one end of the duct approximately two inches 6 Slip the exposed en...

Page 22: ... appliance to the people who will be operating them and leave all instruction manuals with the operator of the fireplace NOTE When installing an ANSI Z21 11 2 ventless ap pliance the finishing material used for the mantel must be rated at 250 F or greater WARNING Do not operate an unvented gas log set in this fireplace with the chimney removed 2 An approved gas shut off valve must be located out s...

Page 23: ...ick 24 Max Fireplace Firebrick Hearth Brick Gas Line Access Tube Repack Insulation Around Gas Line Where it Passes Through Gas Line Access Tube for Proper Seal Maintain 1 2 Minimum Air Space Clearance to Combustibles for Gas Line Out to 4 From Side of the Fireplace Combustible Materials May Be Located at Zero Clearance to Gas Line Beyond 4 From Fireplace Side Side Brick Knockout Gas Line Plumbing ...

Page 24: ...nstalled below the top spacers of the fireplace or overlap the sides of the fireplace face Seal the face of the fireplace to the surrounding wall with non combus tible caulk or trim materials to prevent cold air leakage around the fireplace TRIM INSTALLATION 0 TRIM INSTALL 1156O Min 12 Min 156O Min Maintain 2 Min Clearance to Combustible Construction from Chimney Pipe Finish Wall Header Framing No...

Page 25: ...ture of softwood and hard wood then add some fruit or nut wood for nostalgic aro ma Since most woods will not burn well when freshly cut the wood you purchase should be reasonably dry The sizes you buy are dictated by the size of your fireplace Purchase logs that will fit when laid across your grate and ask that the larger heavier logs be split Kindling should be short easily split lengths of soft...

Page 26: ... These not only create air pollution but can induce extreme irritation for some individuals Use hemlock spruce juniper and other resinous woods with caution They contain moisture pockets which upon heating pop with considerable vigor Always use a fire screen And always bank a fire or at least push all unburned fuel to the rear of the grate before leaving a fire unattended Do not use this fireplace...

Page 27: ...rvices of a qualified and reputable chimney sweep or remove the accumula tion with brushes on wooden or fiberglass poles Do not use metal pipes chains wires etc to clean the chimney because such items can scratch the surface of the stain less steel flue which can shorten the life of the flue and provide a rough surface for soot particles to attach to Be sure to cover nearby furnishing and arrange ...

Page 28: ...al flashings that may be fabri cated locally 4 Don t use damaged parts or accessories with this fire place 5 Don t install the fireplace in an exposed or uninsu lated area 6 Don t install the fireplace over carpeting 7 Don t install the fireplace on a poorly constructed base or fail to fasten down or attach the fireplace to prevent it from shifting out of position 8 Don t create or allow a crack t...

Page 29: ...S IN FUEL OR FROM FUEL COMBUSTION WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO DUCTIVE HARM ALSO OPERATION INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT COULD EXPOSE YOU TO AIRBORNE PARTICLES OF GLASS WOOL FIBERS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER THROUGH INHALATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY ...

Page 30: ...sy 2 036998 15 Air Deflector Ptd Assy 2 037005 16 Track Bottom Ptd Assy 2 036999 17 Left Door Assy 2 038851 18 Right Door Assy 2 038850 19 Glass Panel 8 038847 20 Retainer Glass Spring 32 038785 21 Air Divider Right 2 050156 22 Air Divider Left 2 050155 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 21 18 14 11 19 20 11 15 12 16 22 17 13 539043 SSTB parts 1 09 All repair part orders should be placed through your local deal...

Page 31: ...ur local building code contains restrictions on the use of this fireplace before you purchase it Blowers or fans which are warranted separately Heat loss due to the passage of heat or air through or around the fireplace Also under our five year coverage we do not pay the cost of removal and replacement of any portion of the structure in which the fireplace is situated made necessary by the repair ...

Page 32: ...MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com ...

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