Superior CST38MH User manual

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces
identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe and
dependable service from your fireplace system. Keep this document in
a safe place for future reference.
Before you start your first fire, read this Care and Operations Manual
carefully to be sure you understand your fireplace system completely.
Failure to follow these suggestions could result in hazardous operation
or fireplace malfunction, creating a serious potential for personal injury
and/or property damage.
If you have any questions regarding the safe use or operation of your
fireplace, contact your local distributor or your contractor/builder.
Most chimney systems will require onsite completion after placement of
the manufactured home.
36" Multi-View Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 725,036M REV. B 03/2006
MODELS
OTL Report No.
116-F-20-4
CST38MH
WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES
MODEL CST38MH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ............................. Page 2
General Information ........................... Page 2
Fuels .................................................. Page 3
Decorative Gas Log Sets.................... Page 3
Disposal Of Ashes.............................. Page 3
Softwood Vs Hardwood ..................... Page 3
Starting A Fire .................................... Page 4
Glass Doors ....................................... Page 4
Combustion Air.................................. Page 5
Damper Operation.............................. Page 5
Lintel Extension.................................. Page 6
Refractories ....................................... Page 6
Maintenance Guidelines ..................... Page 6
Twice A Year Check-up....................... Page 6
Creosote Formation And Removal...... Page 7
Troubleshooting ................................. Page 7
Accessories & Components............... Page 8
Replacement Parts............................. Page 8
IMPORTANT! GENERAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY
RULES BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
14.Always ensure that an adequate supply
of replacement combustion air from the
outside of the house is accessible to the fire
to support normal combustion. Fireplaces
consume large volumes of air during the
normalcombustion process. In theevent the
home is tightly sealed with modern energy
efficient features, an optional combustion
air kit may not provide all the air required to
support combustion. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any smoking or related
problems that may result from the lack of
adequatecombustionair. It is the responsibil-
ity of the builder/contractor to ensure that
adequate combustion air has been provided
for the fireplace.
15.The manufacturer doesnot warranty “smoke
free” operation nor are we responsible for in-
adequate system draft caused bymechanical
systems, general construction conditions,
inadequate chimney heights, adverse wind
conditions and/or unusual environmental
factors or conditions beyond our control.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The all-steel, multi-wall firebox is the heat
center of the system. It is well insulated for
safe clearance to combustibles.
2. The hearth floor of the firebox is a brick pat-
tern reinforced refractory base for your fire.
On certain models, the sides and rear of the
firebox are also refractory for authenticity
and safety.
3. The metal chimney sections extending from
the firebox top to beyond your roof are two
walled and air-cooled. The inner passage, or
flue, provides the exit for smoke and gases.
4. The flue damper is either fully open or fully
closed by the handle you find in the center
and top of the firebox. It must be open
when fire is present so smoke and gases
can escape. It should be closed only when
the fire is completely out – keeping room air
from being lost up the flue.
5. Closed screens prevent fire, sparks and
embers from popping out of the firebox
while a fire is burning. Pull screens back
when adding wood to the firebox.
6. Why use a fuel grate? Besides positioning
thefirebed properly,itprotects the refractory
floor, back and sides of the fireplace. Further,
it ensures a proper flow of combustion air
into and around the firebed. The grate must
be used at all times when burning. Your
warranty may be voided without the use of
this grate.
1.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTEND-
ED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING
IN THE FIREPLACE.
2. When burning wood, use SOLID NATURAL
DRY WELL-SEASONED WOOD ONLY.
Hardwoods are recommended (soft woods
tend to burn very quickly).
• DO NOT burn treated wood, charcoal, coal,
trash, driftwood, woods dipped in tar, Christ-
mas tree greens, pitch, pine tar, creosote,
chemical chimney cleaners, flame colorants,
polystyrene packaging, wood products with
synthetic binders (i.e. plywood). Plywood,
lumberand other misc.materialscan produce
abnormallyhigh temperatures,sputteringand
smoking fires and may contain hazardous
chemicals to treat insects and fungus.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of damaging
fireplace materials and increas-
ing the risk of fire, do not use the
fireplace to cook or warm food.
CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this SUPERIOR Wood Burning Appliance you have chosen the finest and most
dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. Its a beautiful, prestigious alternative to a
masonry wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied
SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.
Please carefully read and follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Homeowner's
Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of
dependable and enjoyable service from your SUPERIOR product.
• When using newspapers to start a wood
fire, remove (and do not burn) the colored
comic or ad sections. The colored inks may
contain lead and can produce toxic gases.
• If Artificial Logs are burned it is required that
the logs are UL safety listed (see labeling or
documention provided with logs). Read and
followthe log manufacturer'sinstructions.Do
not treat artificial logs (made from sawdust
and wax) the same way you treat real natural
wood logs. Use only one at a time.
• IMPORTANT: Burning unapproved fuels can
produce excessive temperatures, beyond
the design capabilities of the fireplace and
may produce excess sparks or may contain
hazardous chemicals. Burning unapproved
fuelscanresult ina chimneyfire, ahouse fire,
personal injury, death or loss of property.
3. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire
in this fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids
a safe distance from the fireplace.
4. Keep the chimney damper open while any
fire or smoldering embers are present .
5. Never block or restrict the room air intake
grille across the bottom front or the warm
air outlet grille across the top front of the
fireplace.
6. With the fire burning, close the protective
mesh screens to keep sparks and embers
INSIDE the firebox.
7. Keepany combustible furniture or decorative
pillows at least 36" (914 mm) on the sides
and 60" (1524 mm) to the front (from the
fireplace opening).
8. Never leave your fireplace unattended while
it is burning.
9. Be careful adding wood fuel to the fire or
handling fireplace tools such as shovels,
tongs or pokers.
10. Never modify or alter your fireplace system
in any way. To do so may create a potential
fire hazard and void the Limited Warranty.
11.The bottom refractory can be cracked by
excessive abuse such as tossing heavy logs
ontothegrateorgougingwithfireplace tools.
Exercise caution when adding wood to your
fireplace.
12.Fireplace Inserts - Contact your dealer or
distributor for a list of Lennox fireplace
inserts approved for installation into your
fireplace. DO NOT install a fireplace insert
from any another manufacturer.
13.If you are using your fireplace as a “decora-
tive appliance”, such as with a permanently
installed vented gas log set,
WARNING
Thisfireplace hasnot been tested
with an unvented gas log set. To
reduce risk of fire or injury, do
not install an unvented gas log
set into this fireplace.
the fireplace damper must be permanently
fixed in the open position.

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7. Remember, your fireplace is not intended to
heat your entire home. Their unique designs
are intended for architectural, decorating and
aestheticconsiderations.Using this fireplace
to heat large areas may lead to overfiring and
void your warranty.
FUELS
Never Use Coal in Your Fireplace
Your fireplace system is not designed to be
used with coal derivative products. The com-
bustion process of certain types of coal can
deposit corrosive materials in the fireplace and
chimney system which can lead to premature
product failure. Never use coal as a fuel in this
fireplace system.
DECORATIVE GAS LOG SETS
If your fireplace system was installed with a gas
line and you wish to install a decorative gas appli-
ance (gas log set), it must contain an automatic
shut-offdeviceandbe installedinaccordance with
CAUTION
When using the decorative gas
appliance, the fireplace damper
must be set in the fully open
position.
WARNING
This fireplace has NOT been
tested with an unvented gas log
set. To reduce risk of fire or
injury, do not install an unvented
gas log set into this fireplace.
Thelaststatementmeans that one big log weigh-
ing 10 pounds has as much heating potential
as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air cannot get
at the solid log to feed the fire so the solid log
will burn slowly. While you would get the same
amount of heat out of either fire, the smaller the
pieces of wood and the more air space around
them, the faster the fire will burn.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashesshould be placed in ametal container with
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non-combustible floor or
on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes
are to be disposed of by burial in soil or other
wise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
SOFTWOOD VS HARDWOOD
Softwoods contain about 15 percent highly
flammable resin which generates creosote soot
in the chimney flue. Burning softwood exclu-
sively may not be as desirable nor as safe as
burning denser hardwoods. Many experienced
fire-builders use small amounts of softwood
kindling and newspaper in conjunction with
starting a fire with split hardwood logs. Here
are some guidelines to remember:
1.Softwoods produce fast warming andshorter
fires. Hardwoods burn less vigorously,
have shorter flames and produce steady,
glowing coals.
2.As a general rule, denser woodscontain more
potential heat per pound. Most softwoods
offer moderate heat value per pound.
3. Different woods vary widely in flame heights,
flame intensities, smoke characteristics
and in sparking. Most hardwoods do not
spark.
4. Most freshly cut “green” wood will not burn
welland will smoke. Greenwood can befrom
10 to 40 percent less efficient than air-dried
seasoned wood.
5. Moisture and resin found inside unseasoned
wood cells will build up pressure under heat
and explode as sparks.
6. Most wood needs to be seasoned 9 to 12
months to reduce the moisture content and
produce good steady fires. When moisture
content is reduced from 60 to 20%, the gain
in heat potential is nearly 7%.
7. Proper storage of wood, especially during
seasoning, is essential. We recommend
that you:
a. Never store wood on the ground. This will
cause rotting and insect infiltration. Raise
wood on flat rock or scrap wood.
b. Stack wood loosely to allow air circulation.
c. Store wood where it will not be exces-
sively exposed to weather, such as under a
tarp or under a roof.
d. Do not stack wood directly against the
walls of your home.
8. Be a knowledgeable wood buyer.
• There is a difference in cord sizes. A
standard cord stack of logs is 4 ft. high by
8 ft. long by 4 ft. deep or the equivalent of
this cubic footage. A face cord is the same
height and length as a standard cord but the
depth is only the length of the logs (12, 18
or 24 inches). A face cord can contain as
little as 25% of the wood found in a standard
cord.
• If you buy by the ton, remember that wood
becomes lighter as it dries. When buying
green or wet wood, ask for some extra
poundage to allow for the extra water you
will be getting.
9. When comparing woods of the same mois-
ture content and same species, we find
most woods have approximately the same
heating potential per pound. However, most
wood is sold by volume, not by weight. To
determine the best heating source, look at
the density of various wood types. (Density
is the weight for a given size). The higher
the density, the more potential heat output.
A standard cord has a volume of 128 cubic
feet. This figure also includes the air space
between and around the wood. The actual
volume in a standard cord is between 60 and
100 cubic feet; depending on how tightly
the wood is packed. Assuming that you are
comparing two standard cords of different
species but the same volume and moisture
content, the denserspecies will provide more
BTU’s. The table of wood species/densities
reveals more helpful guidelines.
Wood Fuel Pointers
Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source.
Normally it burns clean, leaving only a minimum
of waste ash, provides comforting heat and can
provide a variety of aromas and visual images.
You will want to know which woods are best for
use.Sometimes you may want aquick, short fire
to offset a morning chill. Soft woods are prefer-
able in this case. Other times you would want
more slow burning and a uniform heat output.
Hardwoods are preferable for this use.
The amount of heat available from the logs will
be about equal on a weight basis. However, logs
are generally not weighed so the amount of heat
will depend on:
1. The type of wood used.
2. How dry it is.
3. How many logs you put in.
4. The size of the logs.
Figure 1
4'
4'
8'
Standard
Cord of
Wood

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Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot.
Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass
or household cleaner to clean the glass or the
door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will
damage the finish of your glass door.
Inmost cases, a clean dampened towelfollowed
by a dry towel will clean the glass. To remove
any stubborn stains from the glass, use a mild
soap solution and a towel dampened with clean
water and then dry with a clean dry towel.
Glass Door Operating Safety
Precautions and Instructions
• The fire must always be confined within the
boundaries of the fuel grate.
• The fireplace screens must always be closed
whenever the fireplace is operated.
• Never slam the glass door since it could
cause the glass to break.
• Do not build excessively large or hot fires.
Scorching or discoloring of the solid brass
or plated brass trim could result.
• Extreme temperature changes can cause
glass breakage — do not build a hot fire and
close the glass doors if the doors are cold.
• If the tempered glass pane becomes
scratched or chipped, it creates a weakness
in the glass which can cause the glass to
break when heated. Replace the pane of
glass by contacting your nearest dealer or
distributor.
Figure 3 - Bi-fold Doors (top view)
Both Sets of Glass Doors
Fully Closed
WARNING
These fireplaces should be oper-
ated with bothsets of glass doors
fully closed. If the doors are left
open or partially closed, gas and
flame may be drawn out of the
fireplace opening, creating risks
of both fire and smoke. Refer
to Figures 2 and 3 for proper
operating conditions.
CAUTION
If a smoking condition exists,
glass doors should be closed
during fireplace operation.
HARDWOODS DENSITY
Alser, Red .41
Ash .49-.60
Aspen .38-.39
Basswood, American .37
Beech, American .64
Birch .55-.65
Butternut .38
Cherry, Black .50
Chestnut, American .43
Cottonwood .34-.40
Elm .60.63
Hackberry .53
Hickory, Pecan .60.66
Hickory, True .69-.75
Honey locust .66 (est.)
Locust, Black .69
Magnolia .48-.50
Maple .48-.63
Oak, Red .59-.67
Oak, White .64-.88
Poplar .42
Sassafras .42
Sweet gum .52
Sycamore, American .49
Tanoak .64 (est.)
Tupelo .50
Walnut, Black .55
Willow, Black .39
SOFTWOODS DENSITY
Bald cypress .46
Cedar .31-.47
Douglas Fir .46-.50
Fir .32-.43
Hemlock .40-.45
Larch, Western .52
Pine .39-.59
Redwood .35-.40
Spruce .35-.41
Tamarack .53
STARTING A FIRE
1. To start a fire in your fireplace properly, first
check the operation of the flue damper.
To open the damper on the CST fireplaces,
push the center damper handle straight up.
To close pull handle down. See Figure 5
2. The grate in the firebox should be centered
on or over the bottom hearth so your fire
can breath properly. Crumble and twist
plenty of newspapers UNDER the grate
and criss-cross some small dry kindling
sticks on top of the paper or on the bottom
of the grate.
3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will
startmuch faster). Arrange the unevenwood
to provide plenty of air space between.
4. Now, light the paper at both sides of the
firebox.
5. Close the screens to prevent the escape of
sparks and embers.
6. Close the damper only when your fire is
completely out and ashes are cold. Keep
closed when fireplace is not in use to prevent
unnecessary loss of heated or cooled air.
GLASS DOORS
These fireplaces come standard with bi-fold
design glass door enclosures with tempered
glass panes. Removal or modifications to the
standard glass doors may void your warranty
and cause a smoking condition.
CAUTION
Glass and metal frames get hot
— Always use handles to open
and close the doors.
WARNING
Be aware that safety glass is
unpredictable when hot and
may break, expelling hot glass
into the room. Advise all family
members to remain well away
from the fireplace when operat-
ing withdoors closed to avoidany
possible personal injury.
Figure 2 - Bi-fold Doors
Pivot Pin Roller
Pin
Upper Door
Guide Track
Spring Clip

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Figure 4
Open
Closed
IMPORTANT
Plated polished brass glass
doors may have a plastic cov-
ering over all brass pieces for
protection during shipping and
handling. The plastic covering
should be removed after instal-
lation of the fireplace before its
use. Under the plastic covering
is a protective lacquer coating
which should not be removed. In
some instances, if it is removed,
irreversible damage to the brass
finish could occur. Refer to the
followingforspecific information
on plated polishedbrass. Please
understand that the heat of the
fire will cause the protective
lacquer finish to slightly change
to a light caramel color. Do not
be alarmed as this is a normal
occurrence.
The outside air damper should be kept closed
on all fireplaces except when the fireplace is
in operation. If there is no heat present in the
firebox, the air damper should be closed at night
before retiring to prevent intrusion of outside
air into the home.
DAMPER OPERATION
The damper is controlled through the use of a
control lever located within the firebox opening
at the top center just behind the firebox lintel
(Figure 5). The control lever snaps into place
at the extreme range of motion, up and back in
the closed position. When pulled forward and
down, the damper is open.
Figure 5
Damper
Closed Damper
Open
Lintel
CAUTION
Do not touch the doors with your
hands while the fireplace is in
use. Always use door handles.
Doors will become very hot when
fireplace is in use.
WARNING
These fireplaces should be oper-
ated only with the doors fully
closed (Figure 3).
COMBUSTION AIR
A proper amount of combustion air is important
for your fireplace. Fireplaces consume large
amounts of oxygen. It is important to allow an
adequate supply of air. If the fireplace is not
equipped with an outside air kit, it may not
obtain sufficient amounts of combustion air
from inside the house or structure in which it
is installed. Therefore, the fire may draw from
an outside air source and pull air in through
the chimney. This may cause smoke spillage
into the room.
Smoke spillage often occurs when a fire is first
started, until the fireplace and the chimney has
had the opportunityto “come up totemperature”
and to begin to function normally. If smoke
spillage problems persist, a window may be
opened just a crack to allow the proper flow of
combustion air to the fireplace.
If your fireplace is equipped with an outside
combustion air kit, keep open at all times when
fire is burning and close when fire is out to
prevent cold air intrusion.
Combustion Air Control
The operation and location of the outside air
control lever varies to some extent on different
fireplace models.
On the Custom Series fireplaces, the control
lever that operates the outside combustion air
valve is located on one lower side behind the
screen panel. Push the lever all the way in to
close the air valve and pull the lever all the way
out to open the air valve (Figure 4).

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Twice A Year Check-Up
Normally, twice a year, you should inspect your
fireplace following this list:
1. Inspect the opening in your chimney top
and remove any debris that could clog it.
The cap is usually held in place by four (4)
screws, which remove easily for checking
or cleaning the full length of the flue from
above. Remove the chimney top while wear-
ing gloves to guard against any sharp metal
edges.
2. Inspect the entire flue from the top down for
obstructionssuch as birds nests, leaves,etc.
This may be done by using a flexible handled
chimney cleaning brush. If the chimney
contains offset/return elbows; a soft brush
cleaning from the top down to any elbow and
then from the firebox up to the offset/return
section is the proper method. The beam
from a powerful flashlight will help in this
inspection.
3. Look up from inside the fireplace (damper
open) to see any obstructions in the lower
flue area. If present, shut the damper and
glass doors (if installed) to seal the firebox
and contain any soot thatmight fall. If your do
not have glass doors installed, a damp sheet
covering the fireplace opening and sealed
with masking tape will do. Then clean the
flue from the top down (if an offset system,
cleanperStep 2) using a proper size chimney
brush with flexible pole sections. Don’t open
the doors or remove the sheet until all soot
has settled. Vacuum, don’t sweep.
4. Check the metal flashing and seals around
your chimney. Seal any cracks or loose
nailhead openings to prevent roof leaks.
5. Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft
brush or equivalent.
LINTEL EXTENSION
These Custom Multi-Open Factory-Built
Fireplaces were designed, tested and listed
with an 18" (457 mm) high viewing area, floor
to lintel. However, varying conditions such as
altitude, climate, wood type, moisture content
of fuel, dwelling design peculiarities, average
ambient air pressure and humidity may effect
the performance of this fireplace. If an unac-
ceptable amount of smoking occurs while the
doors are open, the adjustable lintel can be
moved to correct the smoking condition.
The lintel extension can be lowered using a
predrilled hole located at the top of the lintel
extension. See Figure 6.
To lower thelintel extension onModel CST38MH,
remove the screw from each end of the lintel
extension (located behind thescreen assembly).
Slide the lintel extension down and align the
upper holes in the lintel extension with the holes
in the lintel frame. Reattach using the screws
previously removed. Repeat this procedure for
the lintel extension on the opposite side of the
fireplace. See Figure 6.
Proper care and “burn-in” of the firebox will
prolong the period of enjoyment without
extensive maintenance. For the first few uses,
build small fires – not roaring infernos. The
materials used in the refractories contain and
absorb moisture. It is important to “cure” the
refractories by building only modest fires.
Under normal usage, it is expected that hairline
cracks will appear in the refractory surface.
These hairline cracks do not affect the safe
operation of the fireplace.
Refractories should be replaced when:
1. The crack opens more than 1/4" (19 mm).
2. Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits
become deeper than 3/16" (4.76 mm).
3. Any piece of refractory larger than 2"
(51 mm) in radius and 3/16" deep becomes
dislodged.
If your refractory has a crack less than 1/4"
(19 mm) in width, a simple Refractory Patch
Kit, Model RPK, can easily be used to fill the
crack and repair the refractory.
If conditions 1, 2 or 3 occur, the refractory
should be replaced. For minor defects, repair
as noted above.
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Your fireplace is designed tooperate trouble-free
with minimum maintenance. However, like any
fine appliance, it deserves and requires some
housekeeping attention.
Your fireplace will perform better, and certainly
look more attractive to family and friends, if
it is cleaned before each use. Before the first
seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire
in Spring, it is important to inspect the fireplace
system carefully. We recommend at least two
complete fireplace inspections a year.
Before Each Use
1. Clean the firebox of excessive ashes. Some
owners prefer to leave a small layer to
insulate the cold refractory below the grate
which helps fire starting.
If your particular model fireplace has a fac-
tory supplied grate attached, it is permissible
to remove the grate for cleaning; however,
thegrate must be re-attachedto the fireplace
before the next burn.
2. Keep the fireplace screens clean so combus-
tion air flows freely.
3. Spot check the brick-like refractory for small
cracks. Heat from the fire expands it slightly.
When it cools, it contracts.
Figure 6
Original Position
Lintel
Extension
Lintel
Frame
Lowest
Position
2" (50 mm)
1"
Front
Frame
WARNING
Continued overfiring can perma-
nently damage your fireplace
system. Some examples of
overfiring are:
• Burning quantities of scrap
lumber, pine branches, paper or
cardboard boxes which exceed
the volume of the normal log
fire.
• Burning trash, chemicals or
chemically treated combus-
tibles.
REFRACTORIES
All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor.
Some models also have refractory sides and
backs. These refractories are reinforced with
steel, but can be broken by improper use.
Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and
buildingfiresdirectlyagainsttherefractoriescan
cause premature burnout of these components.
It may easily be repaired or replaced at costs
far below repair and maintenance for masonry
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6. Is a vent fan, exhaust hood or central heating/cooling system stealing combustion air from your
fireplace? If their volume is high enough, this can cause negative pressure and an unwanted
downdraft – and smoking.
7. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned?
Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic fumes?
8. Figure 7 illustrates the correct height of your chimney top. It is unlikely that your installation
does not adhere to the installation instructions. However, if not correct, you could experience an
unusual downdraft. Usually, the best solution is to increase the chimney height. This may also be
necessary if nearby trees, adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a downdraft condition.
9. Remember, your fireplace has been designed as a supplemental heating device only, it is not
intended to heat your entire home.
Figure 7
Less Than 10'
3'
Min
2' Min.
10' 3'
Min
Creosote Formation and Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelledmoisture to formcreosote.Thecreosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote
makes an extremely hot fire when ignited.
The chimney should be inspected at least twice
yearly during the heating season to determine
if a creosote build-up has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be re-
moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
If creosote build-up is found, do not use
chemical chimney cleaners that are poured on
a hot fire. The manufacturer considers them
dangerous and they generally only work on the
flue section nearest the fire, leaving the rest of
the flue unaffected. It is best to take the time
to clean the flue as previously described or
have the chimney professionally cleaned by a
qualified chimney sweep.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: "Smoke Free" operation is not warranted
nor are we responsible for inadequate system
draft, general construction conditions, inad-
equate chimney heights, adverse wind condi-
tions and/or unusual environmental factors or
conditions beyond our control.
If you do experience a problem, here are several
things to check:
1. Remember – always check to ensure your
flue damper is in the open position before
lighting a fire!
2. When lighting your fire, a little smoke may
escape into the room – more likely if the
chimney is cold. To correct this, hold a
lighted newspaper up inside the firebox near
the open flue damper. This will turn around
any downdraft and clear the flue of cold air.
As your log fire burns below, the updraft will
improve as the chimney heats up.
3. Is your fire too far forward? Move it toward
the back with your poker. Keep the fire well
within the confines of your fuel grate.
4. Keepyourfire upon thegrate andtherefractory
below free of excessive ashes. The fire needs
plenty of air movement around the logs.
5. If smoking occurs an hour or two after
lighting the fire, perhaps your well-insulated
houseis too airtight and thereis scarcely any
way for replacement air to enter and feed the
fire. Check to see if your outside combustion
air kit (if installed) is open. Check outside
to ensure no obstructions are in front of
exterior air entry. Open a window slightly,
open doors to one or two rooms and see if
this stops the smoking.
Your Fireplace's Model Number ________________________________________
Your Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________
The Date On Which Your Fireplace Was Installed___________________________
Your Dealer's Name ________________________________________________
WARRANTY
• This fireplace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document.
• Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference.
PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION
If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of
this system, please contact your distributor or installer. For the number of your nearest Superior
dealer, please call 1-800-953-6669.
LHP
1110 West Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
REPLACEMENT PARTS
A complete parts list is found at the end of this manual. Use only parts supplied from the manu-
facturer.
Normally, all parts should be ordered through your Superior distributor or dealer. Parts will be
shipped at prevailing prices at time of order.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
1. The model number of the appliance.
2. The serial number of the appliance.
3. The part number.
4. The description of the part.
5. The quantity required.
6. The installation date of the appliance.

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Bi-Fold Doors
12M07 38ABF 38" Bi-Fold Door, Black
12M08 38ABF-BB 38" Bi-Fold Door, Bright Brass
12M09 38ABF-BS 38" Bi-Fold Door, Brushed Stainless
ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS - MODEL CST38MH
Aluminum Doors
Your fireplace can be fitted with optional doors with
either a Bright Brass or Brushed Stainless finish.
• Model 38ABF doors are black and are provided
as a standard part with these fireplaces.
• Model 38ABF-BB doors are optional and have a
beautiful bright brass finish.
• Model 38ABF-BS doors are optional and have a
beautiful brushed stainless finish.
To ensure warranty and to prevent a potential fire
hazard, do not use any other doors on these appli-
ances.
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 Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE
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Fireplace Assembly
1. Firescreen
2. Rod, Screen
3. Refractory, Side
4. Refractory, Bottom
Refractory Clip, Left
Refractory Clip, Right
5. Grate, Model SGR-38B
6. Paint, Touchup, Black, FTPK-B
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Qty.
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93078 4
H3994 4
52201 2
52131 1
52191 1
52193 1
52371 1
H4353 1
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