TOA Electronics CST38MH manual

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    D R A F T 0 5 - 2 3 - 0 6 ( 2 ) I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S M A N U A L 36" W ood Burning Fireplaces P/N 70 0,0 33M , R EV . C , 12 /20 06 Model CST38MH Retain These Instructions For Future Reference Report No. 1 16-F-20-4 This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efcient and dependable installation of y[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 2 1 . Before starting your fireplace installation, read these installation instructions carefully to be sure you understand them completely and in entirety . Failure to follow them could cause a fireplace malfunction resulting in serious injury and/or property damage. 2 . Always check your loc[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 3 Figure 1 TYPICAL INST ALLA TION INTRODUCTION General Information The CST38MH Series is a radiant-heat, two- sided fireplace with standard glass doors and an outside combustion air kit is provided. A steel grate is also included to properly posi- tion the fire and limit the amount of fuel. IF[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 4 Figure 2 ASSEMBL Y OUTLINE Before Y ou Start Check your inventory list to be sure you have all the necessar y parts supplied in good us- able condition. Check also for any concealed damage. Check the operation of the damper . The damper is controlled through the use of a control lever located [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 5 Figure 7 Figure 6 ASSEMBL Y STEPS Note: The following steps represent the normal sequence of installation. Each installation is unique, however , and might require a different sequence. 1. Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing. 2. Install the chimney system. 3. Install ou[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 6 The safety strips should extend in front and sides of the fireplace opening 2" (51 mm) . In the event a wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace above the floor , a “Z” type safety strip should be fabricated and used to protect the front sur face of the wood support as well [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 7 Figure 13 7" Min. (178 mm) 23 ¹⁵⁄₁₆ " (608 mm) 42 ³⁄₄ " (1086 mm) 49" (1245 mm) 40 ¹⁄₄ " (1022 mm) 4 x 4 Header 2 x 4 False Header (Optional) 42 ³⁄₄ " (1086 mm) 49" (1245 mm) FIREPLACE SPECIFICA TIONS No te s Due to Len nox ' ongo[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 8 Figure 14 FRAMING WALL V ARIA TIONS As many as six (6) different framed wall con- figurations can be constructed to enclose the Fireplaces. The following illustrations depict these variations of wall enclosures. Several of these designs may incorporate book shelves, wood storage boxes, etc. F[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 9 INST ALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM Step 1. Chec k flue da m p e r for prope r opera tio n. T o open, push handle up and release. Damper will open automatically . T o close, pull handle down and release damper will fall to the closed posi- tion. Note: The damper may be operated from both firebox [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 10 For new construction, to determine chimney center line, use plumb line from roof or ceil- ing above fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace. For remodeling, plumb to center of flue collar from ceiling above, drive nail through ceiling from below to mark position, then mark and cut[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 11 Step 5. The heigh t of ver tica l chimne y pip e sup- ported only by the fireplace must not exceed 30'. Chimney heights above 30' must be supported by a Model FTF8-S4 stabilizer installed at 30' intervals. Note: The Model FTF8-S4 adds 3" net effective height to the total [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 12 Step 8. The standard Security Chimneys FTF8 roof flashing assemblies include a storm collar . Slide the storm collar over outer chimne y , rest on flashi ng spac ers and align with top sur face of flashing. Insert tab in slot, pull tight and bend tab back over slot. Seal storm collar to ou[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 13 Figure 33 TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY The minimum chimney height above the roof and/or to adjacent walls and buildings is speci- fied by all major building codes. If the horizontal distance from the peak of the roof is less then 10' (3 m), the top of the chimney must be at least 2' (610 [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 14 A B FTF8-ES30 Number of FTF8 A B Offset Height Offset/Return FTF8-S4 Chimney Sections Offset Height (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Set Stabilizer 12" 18" 36" 48" (mm) (mm) 4 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 102 400 9 24 1 0 1 0 0 0 229 622 12 29 1 0 0 1 0 0 305 756 14 33 1 0 2 0 0 0 362 851 17 38 [...]

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    15 11 0 11 1 0 0 0 279 0.28 17 1 5 0 1 0 0 432 0.43 21 1 9 2 0 0 0 540 0.54 27 2 3 1 1 0 0 692 0.69 35 2 11 0 0 1 0 889 0.89 47 3 11 0 0 0 1 1194 1.19 51 4 3 0 1 1 0 1302 1.30 57 4 9 1 0 0 1 1454 1.45 63 5 3 0 1 0 1 1607 1.61 67 5 7 2 0 0 1 1708 1.71 73 6 1 1 1 0 1 1861 1.86 81 6 9 0 0 1 1 2064 2.06 93 7 9 0 0 0 2 2369 2.37 97 8 1 0 1 1 1 2470 2.47[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 16 OFFSET ELBOW ASSEMBL Y Offset elbows install the same as chimney sections. First, snap the inner section INTO the preceding inner section of flue. Check con- nection by pulling up slightly to ensure a tight fit. Next, the outer sections snap locks OVER the preceding outer section of chimney[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 17 CHIMNEY OFFSET 30° THROUGH FLOOR OR CEILING It may be necessar y to assemble the chimney at 30° when passing through the floor or ceil- ing area. Use the F8FS30-2 firestop spacer as shown in Figures 41 and 42. Support the chimney at floor or ceiling penetra- tion with a FTF8 stabilizer i[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 18 If you’re installing a gas line, connect it before the fireplace is framed and enclosed in the finished wall. The gas knockout is determined by a 1-1/8" (29 mm) round indentation located at the bottom and slightly off center in the side refractories. THE KNOCKOUT IS AL WA YS REMOVED [...]

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    19 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Figure 46 Hearth Extension Dimensions A 16" B 28-1/2" C 8" D 44-1/2" Methods of Determining Hearth Extension and Wall Shield Equivalents - T o determine the thickness required for the alternate material when either the "k" value or "r" value is known, u[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 20 ACCESSORY P ARTS AND COMPONENTS LIST FOR MODEL CST38MH The accessory parts and components shown on Pages 21 and 22 are to be used only with your CST -38MH fireplace system. Separate installa- tion instructions are packaged with all combus- tion air kits and chimney terminations. If you encou[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 21 INST ALLA TION COMPONENTS 63L10 FTF8-12 63L13 FTF8-18 H0522 FTF8-24 63L14 FTF8-36 Chimney Section 63L15 FTF8-48 Offset/ Return Package 30 Degree Offset/Return Elbow FTF8-ES30 63L22 15 Degree Offset/Return Elbow FTF8-OR15 63L28 Stabilizer 63L25 FTF8-S4 Firestop Spacer (Flat) (Single Pack) 63L3[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 22 “All-Glass TM ” 38" Aluminum Bi-Fold Doors 12M07 (Black) Standard 38ABF 12M08 (Brass) 38ABF-BB 12M09 (Brushed Stainless) 38ABF-BS ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS Chase T ermination 96L20 FTF8-CTT Arch T ype T ermination 96L22 FTF8-ATT Arch Type Termination 96L22 FTF8-ATT Ref. Form #750,03[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. 23 NOTES[...]

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    24 Printed in U.S.A. © 2006 by LHP P/N 700,033M REV . C 12/2006 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. LHP 1110 West T aft Avenue • Orange, CA[...]