Stratford
Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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REGULATIONS COVERING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Stratford wood fireplace is suitable for
use in residential installations. The Stratford wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedroom of
a mobile home.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA
C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. In
the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.
NOTE:
The Fireplace is not approved for use with a so-called “positive flue connection” to the clay tile of
a masonry chimney.
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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.
The spacers and the heat shield are in the firebox of the fireplace and the screws are with the manual kit.
Using the screws provided, install the two spacers (A) and the heat shield (B) on top of the fireplace and
the two spacers (C) on the back of it.
6.2
LOCATING THE STRATFORD
A.
The best location to install your fireplace is determined by considering the location of windows, doors,
and the traffic flow in the room. Figure some space in front of the unit for the hearth extension and
the mantel and taking into consideration the location of the heat distribution systems (optional), fresh
air intake kit and chimney. If possible, you should choose a location where the chimney will pass through
the house without cutting floor or roof rafters.
B.
Usually, no additional floor support is needed for the fireplace. The adequacy of the floor can be
checked by first estimating the weight of the fireplace system. Weight is given in
Section 2.1:
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