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VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev A • 02/05/15

Installation and service of this fireplace should be

performed by qualified personnel. Vermont Cast-

ings Group recommends NFI certified profession-

als, or technicians supervised by an

NFI certified professional.

WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Fire Risk.

WARNING

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overfire and generate

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Model(s):

Installation Manual

Installation and Fireplace Setup

WARNING

HOT SURFACES

Glass and other surfaces are hot during

operation AND cool down.

Hot glass will cause burns.

•

DO NOT

touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as

fireplace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable

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. Overfiring will void your

warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-

bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may

cause house fire.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

This fireplace uses SL300 Series Chimney

2” CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES AND BUILDING INSULATION FROM CHIMNEY REQUIRED.

Summary of Contents for SA36C

Page 1: ...ame room as fireplace Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable 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...

Page 2: ... 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 Atti...

Page 3: ...ons 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 28 Chimney configuration complies with diagrams Chimney installed ...

Page 4: ...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 1 Product Specific Important Safety Information A Fireplace Certification This fireplace may be ...

Page 5: ...tion 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 system...

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: ...elow peak Location NOT recommended Not the 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 ...

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: ... 15 1 2 mm 1067 1219 784 394 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 7 8 in 92 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...

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: ...on 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 including...

Page 12: ...ty glasses during installation Sheet metal edges are sharp Warning Risk of Fire Prevent contact with sagging loose insulation 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 non...

Page 13: ... 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 7 for hearth exte...

Page 14: ...ration 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 such as an attic or garage Do not pla...

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: ...m 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 Terminatio...

Page 18: ...ing to minimum requirements Offsets returns may 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 Figure 5 1 Typical Chimney System Guidelines for Chimney System Installation Notice Chimney performance may vary Tre...

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: ...ote 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 m...

Page 21: ...ulation 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 insulation shield Failure to keep insulation and other materials away from chimney pipe could cause fire Do NOT offse...

Page 22: ...um 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 wa...

Page 23: ...eight Do NOT block air holes Caulk 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 Storm Collar Chimney Pipe Chase Top Termination ...

Page 24: ... 2 in 51 mm Minimum Height Remove 2 screws from front back to lift the top off 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 The last section of pipe must stop between 2 in 51 mm above top of chase and 7 in 178 mm below top of chase 2 in 51 mm 7 in 178 mm Figure 5 ...

Page 25: ... 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 TR342 TR342 344TV TR 7VK 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 Required Min Top Dims in 20 x 20 25 x 2...

Page 26: ... above Bottom 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 TR342 TR342 344TV 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 521 559 M...

Page 27: ...ides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks Only non combustible 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...

Page 28: ...n 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 ...

Page 29: ...ing a minimum of 16 in 406 mm in front of and 8 in 203 mm to each side of fireplace opening of the SA36R 20 in 508 mm in front and 12 in 305 mm to each side of the SA42R is required The hearth framing must be constructed of non com bustible materials such as metal framing or equivalent material and placed on HX3 s HX4 s or equivalent material See Figures 7 4 and 7 5 When creating the platform allo...

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: ...he fireplace and hearth WARNING Risk of Fire VermontCastingGroupisnotresponsiblefordiscoloration 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 minimum of 20 in 508 m...

Page 32: ...ot cover the metal surfaces of the fireplace where the non combustible board is placed over the metal surfaces the space between the 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 Com...

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: ...installed in this fireplace Vented Gas Logs Maximum input is 100 000 BTU hr Decorative gas appliance must be certified to ANSI Z21 60 Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces Must be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 A gas log set must incorporate a gas shutoff Gas Log set requires the damper to be locked fully open A listed aut...

Page 35: ...rn 30 deg FS338 Ceiling Firestop Straight 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 Round Telescoping Termination Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TV342 Top Vent Roun...

Page 36: ...and RF371 Roof Flashing 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 SL315 SL330 Offset Return Inside Diameter 8 in 203 mm Outside Diameter 10 1 2 in 267 mm Effective Height 4 3 4 in 121 mm 26 in 7 3 4 in CT 3A Catalog A B FS338 0 deg 14 1 2 in 368 mm FS339 15 deg 18 3 8 in 467 mm ...

Page 37: ...ation Cap ST375 Square Termination Cap TS345 TS345P Square Termination Cap 15 3 4 in 400 mm 34 3 4 in 883 mm 32 1 2 in 826 mm 23 in 584 mm 19 in 483 mm 15 5 8 in 397 mm 13 1 4 in 337 mm 18 in 457 mm 16 1 4 in 413 mm 26 1 2 in 673 mm 28 5 8 in 727 mm TCT375 Terra Cotta Cap 22 1 2 in 572 mm 9 1 2 in 241 mm 16 1 2 in 419 mm 9 1 2 in 241 mm ...

Page 38: ...llers Manual 4010 259 Rev A 02 05 15 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: ...alog 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: ...VCG Sovereign Series SA36R SA42R Installers Manual 4010 259 Rev A 02 05 15 40 Vermont Castings Group 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www vermontcastingsgroup com ...

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