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Vermont Castings Stratton

30004508

Stratton Fireplace

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1.  Bottom 

30004306

  .  Insulation, Bottom Low 

30004335

  3.  Brick, Bottom Low 

3000437

  4.  Brick, Bottom Slanted 

3000438

  5.  Brick, Back 

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  6.  Brick, Bottom Up 

3000439

  7.  Brick, Right End 

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  8.  Brick, Left End 

30004331

  9.  Insulation, End Int. () 

30004334

  10.  End, Right 

30004308

  11.  End, Left 

30004309

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Summary of Contents for Stratton

Page 1: ...ance is not properly installed operated and main tained a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area 4508 Stratton cover 5 08 ...

Page 2: ...cifications please refer to Page 4 The Stratton is designed tested and listed for burning wood Do not burn other fuels We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by Wood Energy Technical Training WETT to install your Stratton or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself Please read the appropriate sections of this manual before you install and u...

Page 3: ...f any component part not manufactured or approved by MHSC in combination or assembly with a MHSC fire place system notwithstanding any indepen dent testing laboratory or other third party approval of such component parts or acces sory Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in compliance before installing the fireplace This fireplace and...

Page 4: ...r climate conditions If your home is of nonstandard construction e g unusually well insulated not insulated built under ground etc or if you live in a more severe or more temperate climate these figures may not apply Since so many variables affect performance consult your Ver mont Castings Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home Stratton Stratton Woodburning Fireplace F...

Page 5: ... Min Fig 3 Fireplace and chase parts identification FP1858 Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate not a requirement for unit operation Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Batt Insulation cut out around firestop Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Metal Safety Strips 1 2 or 3 pieces ONLY Batt Insulation may be used in the Chase Electrical Access Outsid...

Page 6: ...of angled run of chimney Chimney supports are required for every 30 feet and 60 feet SK8 pipe or 20 feet and 40 feet 3 wall pipe of ver tical chimney height above the hearth Determine the offset distance of your chimney arrangement from the centerline of the fireplace to the centerline of the chimney where it is to pass through the first ceiling NOTE This offset distance may not be your full offse...

Page 7: ...t Rule illustration Planning an installation is very important to ensure safety and to save time and money An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and plan how the chimney system will be run Also when planning your installation consider finishing materials you will be using for hearth and walls What to consider 1 The fireplace bottom must be flush with the top of the material ...

Page 8: ...ut highly recommended that you insulate the fireplace enclosure to reduce cold air penetration as much as possible Insulate the base of the fireplace with a noncombus tible insulation rated for a minimum of 300 F Insulat ing is very important for an outside wall installation over a concrete slab If the fireplace is installed on a platform insulation should be placed on top of the platform before t...

Page 9: ...ows Note Fireplaces may use MHSC Model SK8 or Model S three wall chimney systems The Stratton Series Fireplace will accept the SK8 chimney system as shipped but a TWABR adapter collar is required when using the Model S triple wall chimney system The installation procedure described in this manual applies only to the SK8 system Either chimney system may be used but the systems may not be mixed The ...

Page 10: ...he previously marked chimney center point Go to the floor above and locate the chimney center and ensure existing ceiling joists and other possible obstructions such as wiring plumb ing etc are not in the path of the planned chimney If necessary re position the chimney and or fireplace to avoid obstructions Cutting the Hole Cover the fireplace collar opening and cut the proper sized chimney hole i...

Page 11: ...tallation from air kit to the outdoors If the outside air kit is to be used the AK MST MUST be installed BEFORE the fireplace is enclosed Also the internal outside air cover plate must be closed by moving to the up position as shown in Figure 14 This will prevent cold air from entering the home NOTE Four 4 inch Class 1 air duct material or metal duct not supplied may be used with AK MST For instal...

Page 12: ...d cuts 2 Use the screws removed from the cover plate to attach the inlet collar to the side near the bottom of the fireplace Fig 16 Slide the duct over the collar and attach the duct to the collar using the plastic tie straps or three 3 screws screws not provided Continue to assemble duct sections using three 3 screws at each joint until you have installed sufficient duct to reach the duct termina...

Page 13: ...ling material ceiling joists and flooring material exceeds 8 203 mm adjustments must be made in framing to assure that minimum air spaces to the chimney are maintained Proper Firestop Spacer Installation Figure 20 shows different installation procedures for both an area that is an attic and an area that is not an attic If the area above the ceiling is not an attic position the firestop spacer on t...

Page 14: ...chimney termination to be used Refer to installation instructions provided with the chimney termination to correctly size the roof hole There must be a 1Z x 38 mm air space between out ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as ceiling members joists flooring combustible insulation and roof structures WARNING Do ...

Page 15: ...ow the white insulation Remove the cover plates 4 Insert the flex pipe collar down through the hole in the outer top tab end first 5 Reach down through the flex pipe collar and bend the three 3 tabs to hold the collar in place above the top heat shield 6 Select the flex duct location The flex ducts can vent through the side of the chase through its front or one each through both the side and the f...

Page 16: ... 27 In addition to installation on the front duct box as semblies may be mounted on the sides of the chase or vented into adjacent rooms but in no case below 24 from the top of the fireplace NOTE Both ducts must be installed NOTE No combustible material in this area Only Material suitable for this area is mate rial that complies with ASTM E136 Standard for Test Method for Behavior of Material Inst...

Page 17: ...ed Wall Header Standoff Noncombustible Material Grille Opening Fireplace Steel Face Plate Mantels The height that a combustible mantel is fitted above the fireplace is dependent on the depth of the mantel This also applies to the distance between the mantel leg if fitted and the fireplace For the correct mounting heights and widths refer to Figures 30 and 31 When using paint or lacquer to finish t...

Page 18: ...east 1 85 Examples of wall shield insulation 1 Manville CERAFORM 126 K 27 1 2 inches thick 2 EH2416 K 458 1 inch thick required Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace Refer to Figure 34 for mini mum dimensions and mounting detail NOTE Hearth Extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace The front face must be able...

Page 19: ...mbustible material Z Safety strips must overlap 56O minimum May install noncombustible decorative covering OR 018 min sheet metal Fireplace Opening Combustible Floor FP1201 EPA combustible min 3 20 02 djt Firebox Opening A Min clearance to combustible perpendicular wall B Min clearance to combustible perpendicular wall when using noncombustible wall shield Side Wall Side Wall F C E E D 4 Brick Exa...

Page 20: ...rol regulates the amount of heat the fire will produce and how long it will burn The primary air control is located in the upper left corner of the unit Fig 35 It is the primary source of air for starting maintaining and reviving the fire Generally more air entering the fireplace makes the fire burn hotter and faster while less air prolongs the burn KT1097 ashlip clevis Firebox Ashlip Screw Washer...

Page 21: ...ir are required in all new construction Your Stratton is designed to incorporate outside air for combustion Directions for installing the optional AK MST outside air duct are included with the kit and beginning on Page 11 of this instruction When first using the fireplace keep track of the settings of the air controls You will quickly find that a specific setting will give you a fixed amount of he...

Page 22: ...ws you are overfiring Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire Set the air control on High and wait at least fifteen seconds for the draft to increase Turn the convection blower off Open the door slowly IMPORTANT While the stove is hot toss and sift the coals with each stove loading This loosens and helps burn coals that become buried in the ash Push coals away from the three bottom air jets Cre ating t...

Page 23: ...nding on how you operate your Stratton more wood is consumed at higher heat output settings and ash will accumulate faster Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ash should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ash is disposed of...

Page 24: ...re Fig 39 1 Loosen the small lock nut with a wrench 2 Extend the striker screw one turn by turning it with an Allen wrench 3 Retighten the lock nut while at the same time hold ing the striker screw with the Allen wrench to prevent its turning Test the door seal Close the door on a dollar bill and attempt to pull it free If the bill is freed with little resis tance the gasket isn t snug enough at t...

Page 25: ...le and compressed and can begin to lose their effective ness These will need periodic replacement All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass The three sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below along with their application Replaceable Stratton Fiberglass Gaskets Gasket Size And The Parts It Seals 3 8 1203564 Door to the front 5 6 3 8 30002422 Firebox parts 3 16 1203556 Glass to the door 5 2 ...

Page 26: ...d if used You may wish to lighten the firebox by removing the load door and andiron Retract the two levelling screws until they bear no weight Remove the front air tube and fiber baffle Disconnect the flue collar or vent connector from the top of the stove Slide the firechamber forward until you have ac cess to the fireplace opening Inspect the flue You can now inspect the smoke shelf area of the ...

Page 27: ...ney cap used to terminate chimney SLTSK8 through a chase Terra Cotta Masonry Includes adapter Flashing not included SK8 Chimney Sections Pipe used to build 8 SK8 flue systems SK81 1 Long SK818 1 Long SK83 3 Long SK84 4 Long SK8 Chimney Elbows Elbow used to create an offset in an 8 SK830 2 chimney system Only 30 elbows available Packaged 2 per carton offset and return Firestop Required at each floo...

Page 28: ...20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 32 33 35 37 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 2 49 34 36 4403 Montpelier parts 1 08 45 47 46 48 50 51 52 1 Bottom 30004306 2 Insulation Bottom Low 30004335 3 Brick Bottom Low 30004327 4 Brick Bottom Slanted 30004328 5 Brick Back 30004326 6 Brick Bottom Up 30004329 7 Brick Right End 30004330 8 Brick Left End 30004331 9 Insulation End Int 2 30004334 10 End Right 30004...

Page 29: ...0004722 28 Front Hinge Lower 2 30004506 29 Insulation Bottom Heat Shield 30004402 30 Bottom Heat Shield 30004393 31 Base 30004313 32 Bottom Assembly 30004797 33 Hinge Pin 2 30004732 34 Shroud Outer 30004392 35 Shroud Top 30004614 36 Flue Collar 30004317 37 Clip Glass 4 30001715 38 Glass Ceramic 0 190 thick uncoated 30004325 39 Pawl Assembly 3 4 Short Adjustable 30002362 40 Front Steel Handle Shaft...

Page 30: ...with local codes with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code or for US installations follow local codes and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Any electrical rewiring of this fan must be completed by a qualified electrician Turn off all power before hook up FP2386 fk26 location Fan FP2386 Fig 40 FK26STRAT fan placement Outlet Trim Kits A decorative steel face plate with brick led...

Page 31: ...d or any fuel not recommended in the Owners Guide 4 This warranty does not cover a fireplace repaired by someone other than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer 5 Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty but is subject to a claim against the common carrier Contact Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased your fireplace or MHSC if the purchase was direct...

Page 32: ...32 Vermont Castings Stratton 30004508 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 800 668 5323 www mhsc com ...

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