Vermont Casting SHR48 manual

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    1384 SHR cov er 5/27/99 djt SHR Series W oodburning Fireplace For Models: SHR36 SHR42A SHR48 SHR52 Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH6018 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 20001384 12/06 Rev . 18 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual[...]

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    2 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 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 SHR Series ?[...]

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    3 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 Rough Opening Height 42" (1067mm) 52  " (1327mm) 48  " (1222mm)  "  " 28  " (724mm)  " (189mm) 13  " Dia. (340mm) Rough Opening Width 53  " Rough Opening Depth 65  "[...]

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    4 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384  " (724mm) 7  " (197mm ) 48" (1219mm) 58  " (1480mm) 48  " (1232mm)  "  "  " (189mm) 13  " Dia. (340mm) Rough Opening Width 59  " Rough Opening Height Rough Open[...]

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    5 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 FP554A SH Series  1/28/99 djt Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. FP554A Fig. 5 Fireplace and chase parts identification. (SHR48 shown) T ermination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (cut out around firest[...]

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    6 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations 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 [...]

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    7 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 Planning Information The T en Foot Rule Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney height above the roof top. The “T en Foot Rule” is a fire safety rule and not a draft rule. T o ensure proper draft, it is recommended that you always meet or exceed the “T en Foot Rule,” especially wh[...]

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    8 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30 feet above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30 feet with 1 1CF chimneys. Locate chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural framing [...]

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    9 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 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 fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figures 1 - 4 for basic fireplace specifications. NOTE: [...]

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    10 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 FP556SHR Fig. 13 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line. FP556SHR SHR LOCA TE CENTER LINE 5/11/99 djt Chimney Centerline Actual Centerpoint Plumb Line Plumb Bob Imaginary Centerpoint 1 1 ¹⁄₈ " (283 mm) FP 548b SHR 5/1 1/99 djt Angle of Chimney at Ceiling Size of Chimney V ertic[...]

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    1 1 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 The inside dimension of the frame must be the same as the hole size selected from Figure 1 1 in order to provide the required 2 inches of air space between the outside diameter of the chimney and the edges of the framed ceiling hole. Positioning, Safety Strips, Securing the Fireplace Slide fireplac[...]

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    12 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 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 19. 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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    13 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 Attic Installation Ceiling Installation Fig. 21 Installing firestop spacer . FP285 IWF285 mbuf 5/25/96   Nails (4) Firestop Spacer Joist Joist Firestop Spacer Nails (4) Flange Down Into Hole Flange Up Into Hole Continue Installing Pipe to Complete Run Continue attaching pipe sections to [...]

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    14 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 Installing Chimney in a Chase Refer to Page 5, Figure 4 for an illustration of a typical chase installation. CAUTION: T reatment of firestop spacers and construc- tion of chase may vary with type of building. These instructions are not a substitute for local building codes. Y ou must check your local [...]

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    15 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 FP1166 surround flush with finished wall 12/20/01 djt Stud 2 x 4 Header Ledge Bracket Surround Must be Sealed with Noncombustible Material Noncombus- tible Decorative Facing Finished W all FP1 166 Fig. 25 Fireplace surround flush with finished wall. FP1277 SHR52 drywall finish 1/30/03 djt Finish[...]

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    16 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 FP1167 facing flush with finished wall 12/20/01 djt Finished W all Stud Noncombustible Decorative Fac- ing Must be Sealed with Noncombustible Material Surround 2 x 4 Finished Header Covered W all Ledge Bracket FP1 167 Fig. 26 Facing on fireplace surround flush with finished wall. FP1168 finishing fr[...]

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    17 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 Side W all Protection Adjacent combustible side walls that are within dimen- sions shown in Figure 29 of fireplace opening must be protected with W all Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described in Figure 28. The special wall shield design described in Figure 26 is an alternate[...]

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    18 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 FP532SHR Fig. 31 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions. Minimum W all Clearances WITH Noncombustible Surround Facing WITHOUT Noncombustible Surround Facing Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions (for On-Site Construction) G H G J Seal cracks between the fireplace and hearth exte[...]

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    19 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 removed from gas line tube to repack space around the pipe. Material should be inserted from outside of the fireplace and packed tightly to totally seal between the pipe and tube. Note: Gas pipe should not come in contact with any wood structures until it has reached a point at least one (1) inch aw[...]

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    20 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 1384 pts replacement parts 5/27/99 djt 7/14/99 removed clips,added push nut 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b c 9 10 1 1 d 12 13 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. SHR36/42A/48/52 W oodburni[...]

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    21 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 Description Designed to enclose the fireplace opening with glass doors allowing the fire to remain visible. Available in Polished, Brushed Brass, Black and Pewter Provides outside air for fuel conbustion in the firebox. This accessory must be installed before fireplace is installed. Located on th[...]

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    22 SHR Series W oodbur ning Fireplace 20001384 Accessory Description Model No. Contemporary Flashing Contemporary Chase T op T ermina- tion Contemporary Round T op T ermina - tion Extended Round T op Chimney Sections Chimney Elbows T op Housing with Upper Baffle Attic Insulation Shield Required for contemporary top termination on the roof to preve[...]

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    23 SH R Series W oodb urning Fireplaces 20001384 � LIMITED W ARRANTY & 30 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN For MAJESTIC FIREPLACES ® PRE-ENGINEERED Fireplace Systems CFM Corporation warrants its MAJESTIC FIREPLACES® Pre-En- gineered Fireplace (“Fireplace”) and the CFM Corporation supplied firegrate, glass doors, outside air system, fan motor , and[...]

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    © CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation[...]