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Vermont Castings Stratton
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Framing
Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace
is set in place, however, most installers build the frame
before setting the fireplace.
Frame the fireplace opening with x 4 lumber or
heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions shown
in Figure 1.
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Framing should be positioned to accommodate
wall covering and fireplace facing material.
install electrical wire
This fireplace is wired for the optional FK6STRAT fan
kit. The fan requires 10VAC, 60 Hz power which may
be connected to the right side of the fireplace using the
romex pigtail provided with the unit. This power must
be completed
before
the fireplace is secured and finish
material applied. The romex pigtail should be ocnnected
to house power inside a junction box which includes
wall switch or rheostat.
1. Attach the white wire from house power to the white
wire of the romex pigtail and secure with a wire nut.
. Attach the black wire from the house power to the
black wire of the romex pigtail and secure with a wire
nut.
3. Attach the ground wire from house power to the
ground wire of the romex pigtail and secure with a
wire nut. (Fig. 9)
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The wire nuts must be tight.
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Check local building codes to determine if a
junction box is required at the romex pigtail/house wire
connection. Also read junction box and speed control
(SCVS) installation instructions.
chimney Set-Up
Since you have already planned the chimney run, you
should know exactly how the installation is to be accom-
plished - the amount of pipe required, the number of
elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used.
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Report to your dealer any parts damaged
in shipment, specifically check the end connection of
chimney sections and elbows.
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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 fireplace
must be modified to install the TWABR adapter. (Fig.
10)
Straight-Up chimney installation
To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in
final position and measure out from the wall: 9
Z\x
" (41
mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fire-
place. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this
mark. (Fig. 10)
Using a plumb bob positioned directly over center point
of fireplace flue collar, mark the ceiling to establish the
chimney center point. (Fig. 10)
offset installation
In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to
offset the chimney from vertical. This is accomplished
by using the elbows. Use the
30° Offset Elbow
table on
Page 6 to determine proper offset and parts required.
Each offset requires two () elbows. The second elbow
is equipped with support straps. It is very important to
install the second elbow in each offset as close to the
ceiling or support as possible so the elbow straps can
be secured to framing members and help support the
weight of the chimney.
Determine offset distance of the chimney arrangement
from the centerline of the fireplace to the centerline of
the chimney where it is to pass through the ceiling.
Locate the center point of the chimney on the ceiling
as though a straight up chimney arrangement is to be
used. Measure your offset dimension from the straight
up chimney center point on the ceiling.
FP1062
romex pigtail
8/21/00 djt
Romex Pigtail
(Provided)
Fireplace Electrical
Coverplate
Wire Nuts
(Not pro-
vided)
Ground
Black
White
House
Wiring
(10V
60Hz)
FP106
Fig. 9
Wiring diagram.
