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Stratford

Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual

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THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.

NOTE: THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION.

8.6.2

OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

Table 1 - The minimum system height when using elbows is:

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Page 1: ...er International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Qu bec Canada G3A 2H3 customer service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free download on...

Page 2: ...wise purchase If this fireplace is not properly installed combustible materials near it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact loc...

Page 3: ...aterials That Should Not be Burned 14 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 14 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 14 3 2 2 Tree Species 14 3 2 3 Log Length 15 3 2 4 Piece Size 15 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood...

Page 4: ...ireplace Installation 33 6 1 Standoff Installation 33 6 2 Locating the STRATFORD 33 6 2 1 Raised base installation of more than 4 R value for the hearth extension not required 34 6 2 2 On the floor or...

Page 5: ...Installing the Optional Door Overlay 75 Appendix 4 Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit 76 Appendix 5 Installing the Optional Firescreen AC01560 80 Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Ba...

Page 6: ...ES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRESCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRESCREEN DO NOT INSTALL THE FIREPLACE OU...

Page 7: ...DUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE CAUTION DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK THE HOT AIR VENTS TO THE FIREPLACE AS THIS WILL...

Page 8: ...ubject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to mai...

Page 9: ...ncluded up to 176 CFM Particulate emission standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 127 Canadian standard safety ULC S610 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs...

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Page 13: ...everal factors including the correct sizing and location of the fireplace the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller fire...

Page 14: ...ommended The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high tem...

Page 15: ...forest a break at the same time 3 2 3 LOG LENGTH Logs should be cut at least 1 25 mm shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the fireplace ve...

Page 16: ...e one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pieces are big Firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind it takes much longer to dry when stacked...

Page 17: ...logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but be careful burning too much of these logs at the same time Start with one manufactured log and see how the fireplace reacts Never use more than tw...

Page 18: ...will happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous...

Page 19: ...DOWN FIRE The top down fire method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it is not necessary to build up the fire gradua...

Page 20: ...the same size as it was when the wood was loaded Do not attempt to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log on the fire at regular intervals Always place at least three and preferably mor...

Page 21: ...a few things drives the surface moisture from the wood creates a layer of char on the wood which slows down its release of smoke heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire and...

Page 22: ...for building fires to match different heat demand 4 4 6 1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output use small pieces of firewood and load t...

Page 23: ...The size of the space to be heated The climate zone you live in and The time of year The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience bas...

Page 24: ...after a week or so of use This is normal and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace...

Page 25: ...ct seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Remove the...

Page 26: ...To align open the fireplace s doors and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of each door using a 3 32 Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods Using a flat screwdriver...

Page 27: ...ood seal Place the doors face down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet Remove the old gaskets from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver Then use the s...

Page 28: ...h the adhesive side up Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket Peel off more...

Page 29: ...nting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smok...

Page 30: ...eaners to keep your chimney clean The rain cap can be removed for inspection and or cleaning of the chimney The chimney should be swept following these steps 1 Remove the fire baffle and air tubes 2 R...

Page 31: ...controls 2 Alert your family of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert your fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control the fire D...

Page 32: ...R MEDIA OWNER S MANUAL CATALOGUES FLYERS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY SUCH CHANG...

Page 33: ...chimney 6 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 6 1 STANDOFF INSTALLATION BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO SPACERS AND THE HEAT SHIELD ON TOP AND THE TWO SPACERS ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE...

Page 34: ...ustible base If the fireplace is elevated more than 4 B an R value for the hearth extension is not required However the upper and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protect...

Page 35: ...ESS THAN 4 INSTALLATION R VALUE FOR THE HEARTH EXTENSION REQUIRED In the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4 an R value for the hearth extens...

Page 36: ...floor protection First by adding the R values of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values are given by converting them to R values To calculate the R factor for a composite floor prote...

Page 37: ...l wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 Ceramic board Fibremax 0 450 2 2 Horizontal still air 1 8 0 135 0 920 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources For a 1 8 thickness...

Page 38: ...MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE B Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling Position the studs back from the front edge of the firepl...

Page 39: ..._ 39 Wall finish behind the fireplace s faceplate installation CLEARANCES A 4 7 8 124 mm B 8 203 mm C 5 127 mm D 80 2032 mm MEASUREMENTS E 37 7 8 961 mm F 24 3 4 630 mm G 1 1 2 39 mm MAX When drywall...

Page 40: ...EGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FORCED AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT J 12 305 m...

Page 41: ...panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement Values M and N are minimum measurements They may need to be increased to...

Page 42: ...material such as brick stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame it might be wise not to seal between the...

Page 43: ...eplace see figure below Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table However no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 58 1473 mm above the bottom of the firepla...

Page 44: ...the base of the fireplace Fireplace enclosure Back wall 0 Sides 0 Floor under the fireplace 0 Chimney 2 50 mm Combustible shelf 58 147 cm measured from the base of the fireplace for a shelf with a dep...

Page 45: ...east 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft 8 4 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CHIMNEY AND THE HOUSE Because the venting system is the engine that dri...

Page 46: ...d is listed only with chimney systems described in TABLE 2 LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR STRATFORD 3 A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance 4 The minimum chimney system height for...

Page 47: ...Do not fill this 2 space with insulation or any other combustible material 11 Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces must be enclosed to avoid contact with combustible mate...

Page 48: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 48 __________________________________________________________________________ 18 457 21mm 18 457 2mm 16 406 4mm 16 406 4mm 18 457 2mm...

Page 49: ...Installation manual to ensure a safe installation Some non illustrated parts may be required 8 6 1 EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION A To insure a good draft it is recommended to have a length...

Page 50: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 50 __________________________________________________________________________ Direct installation Exterior offset installation...

Page 51: ..._____ 51 Interior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney 1 Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling floor and roof where the chimney will pass Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the h...

Page 52: ...k each length in place 4 Every time the chimney passes through a ceiling or a wall install the appropriate firestop When you reach the desired height install the roof support not illustrated Refer to...

Page 53: ...____________________________________ 53 THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED NOTE THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULAT...

Page 54: ...eve the required offset Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer s instructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3 12 mm screws If the offset length is made...

Page 55: ...Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Hart Cooley TLC 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Sure Temp ST 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk CF Sentinel CF 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Pro 2100 ALT 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm S...

Page 56: ...if chimney is enclosed at the attic level Requires insulated attic radiation shield unless chimney is enclosed at the attic level 1 Solid Pack ASHT 2 Solid Pack S 2100 DuraVent Ventilated roof flashin...

Page 57: ...angle 30 or 45 in Canada and 30 only in the USA an angled firestop or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed Only one is required Follow the chimney manufacturer...

Page 58: ...ions provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support Make sure you respect those parameters 8 9...

Page 59: ...age due to house depressurization a carbon monoxide CO detector alarm is required in the room where the fireplace is installed The CO detector will provide warning if for any reason the wood fireplace...

Page 60: ...the Stratford Hot air gravity distribution kit Traditional style AC01375 Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 Forced air distribution kit AC01340 Hot air gravity dist...

Page 61: ...gravity distribution kits AC01375 AC01389 are the following Minimum height 68 1 7 m Minimum distance from ceiling 12 30 cm Maximum length 10 3m The minimum height of the hot air ducting must be measur...

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Page 63: ...to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 Secure the 6 steel brackets B with 6 screws provided C on top of the fireplace 3 for each ducting...

Page 64: ...at least a 2 50 mm clearance between the ducts and the firestop the required hole size for the hot air grilles outlet is 8 8 210 mm 210 mm 5 The maximum number of elbows in a run of duct is two 6 Main...

Page 65: ...e insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat 10 Do not use tees or any other components than the ones specifically listed here 11 All ducts must extend upwards or horizontally Never route the ducti...

Page 66: ..._______________ Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 The kit includes Decorative plate A Adjustable frame B Heat distribution box C Telescoping section D Anchor plate...

Page 67: ...ford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual __________________________________________________________________________ 67 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE P...

Page 68: ...lation and Operation Manual 68 __________________________________________________________________________ DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE DIMENSIONS OF TE...

Page 69: ...procedure Remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia hol...

Page 70: ...self tapping screws B 3 per telescoping section Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self tapping screws provided Insert the adjustable fra...

Page 71: ...EPA standard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects of the forced ai...

Page 72: ...ual 72 __________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 2 BLOWER MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT 1 Open the bottom louver A 2 With a short square head screwdriver remove...

Page 73: ...tford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual __________________________________________________________________________ 73 3 Remove and keep the heat shield B and the 4 screws C 4 Cut the Tie wra...

Page 74: ...he back 7 Turn 90 to pull out Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the fan Blower connection Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician Connect the wires from the power outlet to t...

Page 75: ...f your Stratford wood fireplace you need to install the door overlay See figure below for installation instructions Position the overlays A and B on the door frames and secure them from the inside of...

Page 76: ...th the use of a 3 to 4 inch adaptor again increasing substantially the quantity of incoming fresh air THE INSULATED FLEXIBLE PIPE LENGTH SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT AND HAVE A CONFIGURATION TO AVOID CONDENSA...

Page 77: ...t places on the fireplace 1 On the right side of the appliance most common 2 On the right side at the back of the appliance 3 On the right side under the appliance 1 Using a Philips screwdriver remove...

Page 78: ...d to the fresh air intake adapter B using one of the adjustable pipe clamps C Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination E using the second adjustable pipe clamp C The outside wa...

Page 79: ...le open side down and fasten the register to the wall with screws as shown bellow Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector At each end carefully pul...

Page 80: ...he two handles and bring it close to the door opening Lean the upper part of the firescreen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top firescreen bracket behind the primary air deflect...

Page 81: ...___________________________ 81 APPENDIX 6 INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS A Cotter pins x4 B Air tubes x4 C C cast baffle x1 D Baffle insulation x1 E Baffle insulation w...

Page 82: ...d Operation Manual 82 __________________________________________________________________________ 2 Remove the floor refractory slab C 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holde...

Page 83: ..._________________ 83 4 Starting with the rear tube lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole Then lift and push the tube towards the right inside the hol...

Page 84: ...teps 4 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes 8 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order Note that secondary air tubes can be re...

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Page 86: ...HANDLE AND GASKET 1 10 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 X 1 1 2 L 1 11 AC09162 RIGHT HAND SIDE REPLACEMENT HANDLE AND LATCH KIT 1 12 30569 ROUND WOODEN HANDLE BLACK 2 13 AC09185 DOOR LATCH KIT 1 14 SE532...

Page 87: ...BE 1 54 PL53134 REAR CENTER SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 55 PL53135 REAR SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 56 PL53041 REAR REINFORCEMENT 1 57 30026 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 10 24 F 5 8 HEX WASHER HEAD 5 58 30068 STAINLESS STE...

Page 88: ...s in the refractory slabs These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in First Fires They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs If large cracks develop t...

Page 89: ...___________________________________________________________ 89 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holders D and the refractory slabs E and F 4 Remove the rear refractory slab...

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