Vermont Casting CR36L manual

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    325 CR36R, CR36L Cov er 2/3/99 djt For Models: CR36R CR36L CR Series Corner W oodburning Fireplace DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter ’s Laboratories Report No. MH6018 20001316 3/06 Rev . 13 Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual[...]

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    2 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Safety Information PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING AND USING FIREPLACE. IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty . Description The CR36R/L Serie[...]

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    3 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 325 CR Specs 3/3/99 djt Rough Opening Depth 22 ³⁄₄ " (578mm) 22" (559mm) 10" (254mm) ³⁄₄ " (19mm) ⁷⁄₁₆ " (11mm) 29 ¹⁄₄ " (743mm) 11 " Dia. (279mm) 1" Typ. (25mm) 9 ⁷⁄₈ " (251mm) 6" (159mm) 19 ⁹⁄₁₆ " (497mm) 21 ?[...]

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    4 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 FP704CR CR chase install  4/26/99 djt  from FP704 STR  T ermination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Finish W all Surround Screen Grate Firebox Outside Air Control Outside Air Cover Plate Gas Access See Figure 20 on page 15 for clearance information Outer Dome Ceiling Level Firestop B[...]

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    5 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 0 0 0 0 0 3” 1 1” 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ¹⁄₄ " 25 ¹⁄₄ " 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂ " 29 ¹⁄₄ " 1 1 0 0 0 16 ¹⁄₂ " 34 ¹⁄₄ " 0 0 1 0 0 20 ¹⁄₄ " 40 ³⁄₄ " 2 1 0 0 0 21 ³⁄₄ " 43 ¹⁄₂ " 0 0 [...]

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    6 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Planning Information Preplanning 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 how the chimney system will be run. Mounting the Fireplace A fireplace may only be mounted on the following surfaces: 1. A ?[...]

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    7 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Angled chimney runs require a support every 6’ (1.8m) in addition to the elbow straps. Chimney supports are used for this function. (Fig. 6) Chase Installation A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses the fireplace and/or chimney . Chases are typically built on the outside of the house[...]

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    8 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fire- place is set in place, however , most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materi - als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1 or 2 for basic fireplace specifications. He[...]

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    9 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in the ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joi[...]

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    10 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Installing the Chimney System Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 13. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together . Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to g[...]

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    1 1 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Hole sizes listed in Figure 10 for angled firestop spac- ers provide minimum required air space to chimney pipe for ceiling thickness up to 8” (203mm). When combined thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists and flooring material exceeds 8” (203mm), adjust- ments must be made in framing to a[...]

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    12 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Cut and Frame Roof Hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney termination installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with the chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole. There must be an air space (1 ¹⁄₂ " (38mm) with SK8 ) between outermost portion of chim[...]

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    13 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 MA81 Fig. 19 Combustible mantel clearances. MA81 rev. 8/5/97 1 ¹⁄₂ " Ref. Combustible materials are permitted within a shaded area shown in Figure 20, titled Minimum W all Clearances. * * * * 12” from top of fireplace opening ** 6” from top of fireplace opening. (Noncombustible material[...]

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    14 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Finish W all Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305mm) from the top of the fireplace opening. Do not install a mantel face plate less than 6” (159mm) from top of fireplace opening. (Fig. 18) If a combus- tible material is used be[...]

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    15 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 FE106 Min. Hear th Extension 6/22/99 djt FE105 Min. wall cov ering distances 3/3/99 djt Proposed Perpendicular Side W alls Model CR36L CR36R Min. Dist. with SP40 A 12” Min. Dist. to Non-protected W all B 16” Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions FE105 W all Shield Proposed Parallel W all [...]

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    16 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Installing Line for Gas Logs Majestic Fireplaces CR36R/L Series fireplace is de- signed to accept a 1/2” gas line for an approved gas appliance. (CFM Corporation manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in Majestic Fireplaces.) Have the appliance installed by a qualified plumber in accordanc[...]

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    17 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 325 Parts page CR36L/R 3/17/99 djt 1 2 3 4 5a 6 10 9 8 7 a b c 5b CR36R/L W oodburning Fireplace Item/Model Number CR36L CR36R 1. Flue Damper Blade RP102 RP102 2. Actuator 20001587 20001587 3. Screen Assembly (three per fireplace) 7554338 7554338 4. Screen Rail Assembly 20000842 20001 183 5a. Screen R[...]

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    18 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Accessories The following accessory parts can be obtained from Majestic Fireplaces Dealer . The fan kit, top terminations, out- side air kit, glass doors and hearth patching kits are supplied with installation instructions packaged with the unit. Should you need additional information beyond what your [...]

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    19 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Accessory Description Model No. P325g firestop SKFS2A SKFS6A 3/4/99 djt Firestop Used to support the chimney at each 30 feet of vertical height above the hearth and at every 6 feet of inclined chimney run. Each support adds 2 ¹⁄₂ inches to chimney length. Required at each floor level and attic on[...]

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    20 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Accessory Description Model No. P325l Chimney section SK8 3/6/99 djt Required for contemporary round top termination on the roof to prevent rain entry . Used to build “SK” chimney systems. Used to develop 30° offset chimney systems. (Elbows packed 2 per car- ton - upper and lower elbow se[...]

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    21 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 Accessory Description Model No. P325q Chase T op CT100 3/5/99 djt Used to terminate chimney at the top of a chase. Flashing is not included. Appropriate adapter is required. See Sections 2 and 3. Used to terminate T ype “SK8” 2 wall chimney at the top of a chase. Flashing is not included. [...]

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    22 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316[...]

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    23 CR Series W oodbur ning Fireplaces 20001316 LIMITED W ARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES ® PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems CFM Corporation warrants its MAJESTIC FIREPLACES® Pre-Engineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Corpora- tion supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan motor , and liner[...]

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