Superior ST-1 Series User manual

Insfallation
lnsfructions
For Superior's
ST- 1 Series
Fireplace
Model
ST-3840-1
This Installationmanualwill enable you to makea
sale, efcient and dependableinstalbtion01your
lireplaca and chimney system. Please read and
understandthminst~dionsbefuebeginning you1
installation.
Da not alter or modifythe mnstrudion of the fire
placeorh'smrnponentsunderanycirarmstances.
Any modification or alleralionofthe fireplacesys-
tem; including
bbl no1 limitedtothefireplace,chim-
ney wmponents and accessories, may wid the
warranty,listingsandapprovalsof thissystemand
mu!d resultin an unsaleandpotentiallydangerous
installalion.
PLEASERETAINTHIS MANUALFOR
FUTUREREFERENCE

IMPORTANT!
12 Always ensurethat an adequate supply olre visblewsuspededphysicaldamage asaresuhol
placement mmbustion air frwn the outside olhe handling w transportation. These itemsshouid be
'LEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
houseis accessble tothe lireto smrt minbus- ihmcled bv a Suoerior distributor w aualified
THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR
I tion. ~ireohcssmnsumeiaroewlumesofairdur- I ~adorvreoresentativeto ensure safe condition.
SAFETY
ingthec&bustionprocess.in theeventthehome Whenindoubt, consuR your Superiordistrbutor.
is tichtlvsealed with modern enemy efficientfea- TOOLSAND BUILDINGSUPPLIES
NORMALLY REQUIRED
1. Beforestarting your lireplacsinstallation,read
these installationinstructions wefully to
be sure
you undersland completely and in
Failure lo ,&low them muld cause a fireplace
resuhing in serious prop
elly damage.
Tools shouldIndude:
Phiilipsscrewdriver
Hammer
Saw andlor Sabersaw
lures. ~uparior'soptional mmbugibn air ki may
not provideallthe air requiredto suppwlmmbus-
1.h. Supecar isnotresponsibleforanysmoking w
wlated problems that may resun from the Idol
adequatemmbuslianair. It isthe responsibilityof
the builderlmntraaor to ensure that adequale
mmbustionairhasbeenprovided lorthefireplace.
3.This modellireplacemust be installedwithSupe-
rior Model TFIO
(10' (2Mmm) inside diameter)
Thru-flow Chimney Syslem only. This system is
intended for use
as a residenlialtype appliam.
Chimney must ahuays vent to the ouiside ol the
building.
2 Ahvays check your local building mdes. The
installationmust mmpiywilhalllocal,regionaland
nationalcoded and regulations.
4. To ensureasafelireplacasystemandto prevent
thebuild-vpofsoatandcreosote,inspectanddean
the lireplacsandchimneypriortouse and panodi-
cally duringthe heatingseason.
5. Use solid fuel only. DO NOT use artificial bgs,
chemical chimney cleaners or Rame miorantsin
your lireplaca.
13. DO NOT use a %'lace insert Or any Other
productsnot sphfiedherein by Superior for use
wilhthis fireplace.
6. DONOT use hardw malunderanycircum-
SlanceS.
Level
Measuring
!ape
plumb line
Electricdrill and bids
7. NEVER usegasoline.gasahnetypelanternhiel.
kerosene, charmal lighter fluid, or any liquids to
start w'heshenup'alireinlhislireplam,Keepany
llammable liquids a safe distance hom the fire
place.
8.NEVER leavechildrenunattendedwhenthere is
alireburning inthe lireplace.
9. Aiways keq Rue damper open when heat is
present inthe fireplace.
10. Belore servicing, allow the lireplace to mol.
Ahvays shut of1 any gas lo the lireplaca whib
workingon g. This will preventany possibleburns.
11. This fireplaceis not intended to be used as a
primary or secondary heat snurm. ll's unique de
signis foremostintendedlorarchiiectural. decorat-
ing and aesthelicqualities.
14. SuperiorFireplacecompanydoesnotwarranty
'smoke free'operationnor are we rqnsiblefor
inadequate system draft caused by mechanical
systems, generai mnslructbn mndiiicns, inade
quate dimney heights, adverse wind mndilions
andlorunusualenvironmentallactorsor conditions
beyondour control.
15. Never, under any circumstances,install a rire
place, chimney mmponent or any accsssories.
supplied by SuperiirFireplaosCompany. lhalhas
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
-
Pliers
Square
Buildingsupplies:
Framingmaterials
Wall finishingmaterials
Caulking materials
(nonmmbustible)
Fireplacesurroundand
hearthextension materials
(nonmmbustible)
Ffgum 1
NOTE: CUG?AUS6 kLffiTRATKXIS NOTTOSULE

PRECAUTIONS
Nole: Thew, firepbmsystems are noldifficuk to
insiall. However, in the Interest of safety, il is
recommendedthat lhe Installer
be a qualifd or
certified Tradesman' familiar with mmonlyac-
ceptedfireplace installalionandsafetytechniques
as wellas prevailinglocalcodes.
The most importantareas of concerndealing whh
the installatianolladory-built fireplacesare clear-
ances to mmbustiblemateriais,prowassembly
of componentpas,heightolthechimney sptem,
theproperuseolaccessoryequipmentsuppledby
Superiorand the lechniques employed in utilizing
finishingmaterialsappliedtothe wall surrounding
the fireplace, hearth exlensions and wall shields.
Each
01 these topics will be mvered in thorough
detail thrwghout
this manual. Please glve each
your special anention as you progress with your
installalion.
I
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THIS FIRE-
PLACE IN CANADA, THE CHIMNEY AIR KIT
I
MUST BElNSTALLEDPERWARtJOCKHERSiY
INTERNATIONAL.INC. -STING.TrllS IS NOT A
The ST-1Series isa nominalheat circulaling.Iwo
sided fireplace with standard glass dwn.A steei
bar grateisalso includedwhh the ST-1toproperly
position the fire. An oulside wmbustion air kit,
ModeiCAK-4, isavailable as optional equipment.
*
Note: lllusirationsshown reflect 7ypical'installa-
lions wrth nominal dimensions andare for desrgn
and framing referenm only. Actual instaliatbns
may vary due to individual design preferences.
However,alwaysmaintainminimumclearanceslo
mbustiblematerialsanddo notvbkteany spe
ci(c installationrequirements.
U.L. LISTEDINSTALLATION
WARNING: WHEN iNSTALLlNG THIS FIRE-
PLACEINCANADA,THE REQUIREDhllNlMUM
AIR SPACE FROMTHE CHIMNEY IS Z(51MM).
The ST-1 Series fireplace has been tested and
listedbyWarnockHerseyInternational,Inc.to U.L.
127standardlorU.S. installationsandU.L.C.S610
standard lor Canadian inslaliations. This unit is
intendedto be installedin residenlialhomes and
buildingsof conventional mnstrudwn, not in mo-
bilehomes.
INTRODUCTION
General Information
This lire~lacesvslem isinlendedlor inslallationin
accordaceinrhthe NationalFire ProtectionSlan-
dardforchimneys.lirepiacesandxriid luelburning
appliances: NFPA 211 and in acmrdance with
mdes such as the BOCA Basic~NationalCodes.
the Standard MechanicalCode. Unilorm Building
Codes andlor the Canadian National Codes.
FAILURETOUSEPARTSMANUFACTUREDBY
SLPEROR FIREPLACE COMFANY OR VARI.
MATEFIALSDESCRBEDIN-HISMANUALMAY
CREATE A
F RE rlAZARD AhD VOID SUPE-
RIOR S LIMITED WARRANTY.
The ST-1 system Consistsof four 'sub-systems':
1. The Fireplace and Door Assemblies
2. The Chimney and Termination
3. The OptionaiCombustionAir Kit
4. ChimneyAir Kit (CanadaOnly)
CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS
The ST-1Series may
be placedon or near normal
mnstrudion materials.' The mmbustion air lot.
lirestop spacer andrwfllashings(notchasellash-
ings) may beplaceddirectlyon or agalnst normal
mnstrudion material'. The chimney requires a
minimum 1' (25mm)" (See *'Note) air space to
mmbustiMes. A combustible mantel may be in.
stalled 12' above the lireplace opening as per
NFPA 211. Seclion
7-3.3.3. In Canada the mini-
mum is 14'(356mm)ahave lheopening.
Thefireplaceandchimneymust beenclosedwhen
installedin or passingthrough a living areawhere
combustiblesorpeoplemaycome inmntadwith it.
Thisisimponanttoprevent possbkpersonalinjury
or fire hazard.
'Construnion Materials:
framingmaterials
plywood
panicleboard
. flwring
. milboard
dry wall
.paneling
etc.
Forquestions, piease
call yourdistrbutoror Supe
nor FireplaceCompany. Specialrestrictionsapply
tothe Iron! and lacingof Ihelireplace and nearby
walls
(See pages 16and 17 ).
"Note: Z"(51mmJ airspace 10 comburtlbles
requiredwhen Installing Mods1 ST-3840-1 In
Canada.
HOE: DUCALLIS6 IUUSTRATlONS NOTTOSCKE
Parallel Walls
FRAMING WALL VARIATIONS
As many
as six (6) different lramedwall mnfigura
tins on be mnstrudedlo endow ha ST-1 lire
piam. The lollowingillustrations depidthese van
ationsolwallenclosures.Several ol thesedesign
mayincorporalebaokshelves,wmdstoragetax~
etc.
+mk
"v' Type Walls
I
I 8, I
'H" Typ Walls
AJmTL
"L" Typo Wallr
=DzDE 'TType Walls

A 4. Usethisintormation and consultyour localbud-
ing mdeto determine if you need additional sup
port.
CAUTION: DONOT BLOCKTHE HEATCIRCU-
LATINGAIR INLETSAND OUTLETS.
DOING SO
MAY RESULT INA POTENTIAL FIREHAZARD.
Ityou planlo raisethe fireplace and heaflhexten.
sion, build lhe ptattorm assembly then psition
fireplace and heanhextension on top. Secure the
platformto the tbor to prevent possible shining.
TO INSTALL:
Slep
1. Slide fireplace into prepared lraming or
positionfireplaceinitsfinalpositionandframe later.
Slep 2. Insenthemetalsaletystrips,packagedwith
Ihe fireplace, benealhthe firepbce
as illustrated
(figures4 and5 ).The safetystripsshouldoverlap
1' (25mm) tor continualcoverage olthe Boor.
Note: Saletystripsarenotrequiredwhen firsplace
restson a non-combustibleflour.
lb'(l3mml
Clunner To
Bclh Sides
>
Hosrth
Eaenwon $k:;
Met4
Salon( Str>pr
Figure 4
PMorm
Hdanh
Hssnh
Exlen$ion bpF&k Enension
%or
Flgure 5
Meld
Safely Slrips
Note: Install the hearth extension only as illus-
trated.
Thesafetystripsshouldexlend
m lrontandsidesof
lhe fireplace 2' (51mm). In the even( a woalen
support k usedto elevatethe firqlaca abovethe
fbor, a'2typesaletyst<pshouid befabricdtedand
usedto protect the front surface of the wwdsup-
Port as weil as the floor beneath the healthexten-
sion (Figures6and7). Thesaletystripsshould
be
tackeddown to prevent possible movemen!.
Flgure 6
Metal Safsty Slrip
Figure 7
Nole: The '7 rype safetystrip isnot suppliedby
Superior.
Step
3. Relerto fireplacedrawingsand specifics-
tionsonpages6and7 forlramingdimensionsand
details. Fakeheader maybepositioneddirectlyon
top oithe lirephcespacers.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
CAN THE FIREPLACE TOP SPACERS BE
REMOVEDORMODIFIED.DONOTNOTCHTHE
HEADER TO FIT LOWER THAN THE FIRE-
PLACETOP SPACERS.
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Step4.Fireplacernay besecuredtothelloor. Bend
downfour
(3) anchortabslocatedat thebaseofthe
iireplaceand securewdh na~is(Figure 8).
Flgure 8
NOTE: DIAUIAUSa LLUmATDNS NOTTOSCME
Step 5. Fireplaceshould besecuredto sidefram-
ing members using nailing flanges. Use
8d nails
(Figure
9).
Flgure 9
Note: The nailingflange andthe area direah be-
hindthenaiingRangeareexemptfromthefireplace
clearances described on the fireplace dearanca
label.
FOR CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS,
PROCEED wrrn STEPS e-9.
Note: W.H.I. #sledonly. This k nota U.L. lbted
installation.
Step6.Attachthe4'(102mm) mllarhomtheCAK-
4 air kit over the grill on the dosed end of the
transition,usvlgthetwo (2) screwsmountedonlhe
transition (Figure 10).
*?\
Figure 10 i 1
Slep7.Connedthe4'(102mm)Ctass 1 dudtothe
mllar(justmounted)wiihthescremprovidedinhe
hardware
kit.
Step8. RoutetheClass1ductoutthebackorside
wall, up through the ceiiing
w floor joists to an
outside wall. The dun should be bcated abave
snow level.

Note: Ifthe fireplace $ instailedagainsraninside
I-. wall, the Class I duct may be extended into a
,entilatedatf~spaceatleast 1B' (457mm) above
fhe anic floor. Secure the duct hodto a vertical
post with the inletpositioneddownward. Ensure
nothingblocks the hoodopening. lhe dudmust
neverterminatehigher than the chimney.
I Two(2)screws. Insert hoodintoopening.securein
'
placewithnailsdf~enthrough holesinhaodllange.
Sealwith non-combustiblewatemroof silicon tw
Step 9. Cut orkameholethrough !he outsidewall
lor the installatunof the dud inlel hood.
A 4 112'
(114mm)diameterholeissuflident.Feediheloose
end aflheflexible duct throughthe hole cul lorthe
InletHcodand attachlomllaron lnlet Hood using
. ,
cauking. Itadditional duct is needed, use Class 1
metdlicdud.
1 INSTALLINGTHECHIMNEY SYSTEM
Step
1.Chedclluedamperforproperqeration. To
open, slide handleto lhe
let and release. Damper
will open automatically.To dose,pullhandledown
slide right. Damper will
be lxked in the closed
position.
Step
2. Usingstandardmnslnrdianframingtech-
niques, mnslmct qening lor chimney route up
- lhroughtheceiling(s)androolorthroughanoutside
:me.
Framing musmaintainadequateminimumairspace
dearanceat alltimes.
CALITON: ALLOW MINIMUM 1" (25MM) (SEE
"NOTEJ CHIMNEY AIR SPACE TO COMBUS-
TIBLE FRAMING MEMFERS THROUGHOUT
VERTICAL CR OFFSET ClllMNEY INSTALLA.
- ~
TION. ALSO MAINTAINAIR SPACE ONTOPOF
THE FIREPLACE AS DEFINED BY
THE SPAC.
ERS AND STANDOFFS (FIGURE
11 1.
1" A!rSpco
(Tan Canada)* ln Canada)
lT Air Spaca
Figom 11
"Note:2"(51mmJ alrspace to combustibles
requlred when Installing Model ST-3840-1 in
6 Canada.
FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS
pJ.:.
(546mm)
-
TCQ Vlew
Figure
12
Accessary Access
End Vlew Opposing
End View
Figure
13 Figure 14
Fmnt View
Figure
15

-.
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
Svllilce Heador Celing Fmrnlng
Figure I6 Figure 20 Figure 22
LA-
.19"(438mrn) In Canada
Flgun, 17
\ Surfaeo Header
Flgure 18
Flgure 21
ST-I FRAMING
DlMWSlONS
FRAMING DIMENSION
FOR ROOF
SlraigM And Mfset Conditbn
ptraigh~ TO 12 i,q (318mmIMlretl
Figure 19
NOTE: OIIGRAK b LLffiTRI(TIOII3 IlOTTOSCUE
Figure n
FRAMING DIMENSION
FOR ClELlNG
FLUE TYPE CEILING OPENING
SF10 Vertical
TFIO Vertical
at2' , (438mm) (438mrn)
TFIO Offset
30" at 1" (432mm) (660mm)
TF10 Offset
30" at 2" (438mm) (71lmm)
- -
'Oflsel applied only to eeiling opening

Nofe: Ifthereisaroomaboveceilinglevel,frestop
spacermustbe~nslalledon the bonomside ofthe
miling. Ifan altic is above ceiling level, lirestop
wacer must be installedon fopside of ceilingjoist
(Figures 25and26).
Room Abova
%FR
.--
I SreIlop
Spacer
8 Figure 25
AUic Abovo
? I
Figura26
Step 4. Nola: Chimney sedions are mnst~cted
wilhauniquelockmgtabdesign, whichensuresan
immediate,tight assemblybehensect;ons. Plan
your chimney requirements careful) belore as-
sembly
as chimney k difficultto disassembleah
installation. If disassembled, Vle tabs might be
mmedamaged.Becenalntabsareproperlyformed
to ensure tabs engageproperly.
The TFlO chimney system is atwopiecechimney.
which snaps together from the lireplace up. Stan
with the inner flue sedion. With the hemmed end
down,snap lock
it into the matching collaron top ol
thetireplace.Atailsubsequentjoints,theupper flue
section lits into the preading flue section. Each
piece snaps together by means of bckingtabs
(9
iockingtabsperjoint).Checkeachpiece by pulling
up slightly from the top to ensure proper engage
ment beforeinstallingsucceeding sedions, I1the
lluehasbeeninslalledmrredly, I willnot separate
when you test it. Also, the inner llue joint where
each sectionisjoined shouldbelight andllatwith-
out gaps (Figure27).
Outerpipesectioninstallsinjust the opposite way:
the hemmed end goes
UP and each new sedion
goes OVER the outside of the previous sedion
installed(Figure28
).
A minlmum 1" (25rnrn) (Sm "Note) air spacs
mustberesewedfor allcornbustlblematerials
extendingfor anycontinuouslength surround-
Figure
n
-
-
Locking
Tabs
ing the chimney.
ReferenceFigures22and23 and chMs Framing
Dimensions lor Ceiling and Rwl, which spedly
minimum ceiling and root dimensions.
Innew mnstruction, to determine chimney center
line, use plumb line from rwl or ceiling above
lireplaceto center of flue colbr on lireplace.
Forremodeling,plumbto center ol lluecollar lrom
ceilingabove, drivenailthroughceilingfrombelow
tomarkposition,thenmarkandcut topassagelrom
above ceiling (around nail) (Figure 24 ). Then
plumblromceilingor roofleveldiredlyabove hole
which has just been mmpieted.
2---_
,
plumb line
Figure 28
NOTE: DibGRbUSL ILLUSTRAWNS NOTTO SCLLE
Figure 24
Step 3. Position appropriate lirestop spacer at
ceiling and nail temporarily with two
(2) 8d naiis.
Use llat lirestqspacer. Model IOFS',
il chimney
penetralesceiling verlically. Ifchimneypenetrales
ceiling al
30" angle (ollset chimney), use Model
10FS30'.Useone nail on opposite sides to hold
firedqspacer inpasition. Nailpermanently,using
at ieast two
(2) more 8d nils, atier chimney sec-
tions have been assembled through the firestop
spacer and after any necessaryadjustments have
beenmade.Fireslopspacermust
be searredbyal
least lour (4) 8d nails when mmpleteiy installed.
'Note: UseModels IOFS-2or 10FS30-2to main-
tain
2' (51mm) clearanceinCanada.
Note: Assemble one componentof chimney
at a
tfme (innef sedion first, then outw sec!ion Id)
beloreproceedingwith the nextmmpletesection.
3
Continue to assemble the chimney up through
framed ceiling opening. Assemblejust enoughto
penetratethe rwlflashingopenings (Figure
29).
Always maintain 1' (25mm)" (See "Note) mini-
mumairspacetocombustbiematerialsandalways
check each pipejoint (inner and outer)to ensure
proper engagement. Check vertical alignment ol
chimney pipe so that it projedsthe rwlin a true
verticalposi(ion.
.
1" (ZSmrn)"
Min Cloaranr*
Figure 29 To Comburtib$s
Superiorchimney sections should not be screwed
together and it is not requiredlor addiiiond rein-
forcement.
-..
~ ~
Step 5. The height of vertical chimney pipe sup-
ported oniy by the fireplace must not exceed
3B
(9.lm). Chimney heightsabove30'(9.lm)must be
supported by a Model 10-54 unitized stabilizer
installedal
30' (9.lm) intervals. Note: The Modei
10-S4adds2 ln'(64mm)neteflecrivehe~htto the
totalchimneysystem.
install the Model
10S4 stabilizer by iming inner
sectiondown into respeaivesedion01proceeding
llue pipe and bcking outer stabilizer section into
place over the outer chimney pipe. Posilbn for
properclearancethrough framedopening and nail
strapssecurely(undertensionin'shear") intoplace
on framing.
Use8dnails.Attachsuccessivelengths
ol chimney pipe diredly lo stabilizer using same
lechniques as described in Step
4.
\
Stabilizer
Figure30
"Note:
2" (51mm) air space lo combusfibles
requiredwhen InstallingModelST-3840-1 in
Canada.

Note: Do not 2ppk excessive pressure lo any
A subsequentchimney seaions lollowing the st&;-
$erwheninsldling. Ensureeachsuhquentdrim-
ney sedionissewre~anachedbytestingasnolsd
inStep 4.
Step 6.Selectproper Superiorrwfflashing based
on pitchof roof. Use chart below for selection:
Roof Pitch
Flat to 611
2
611210 12112 10-F12
Next, slide roof flashing over extended chimney
.
sectionlhalpreviouslyhasbeeninstalledabovethe
rwfqningin Slep 4. Slide flashing all the way
down untilthe flashingbase rests
lhl on the roof.
Again, check the vedimi psllion ollhe chimney
and the 1' (25mm)"
(See "Note) minimum air
space locombustibles.
Step7.Securellashingby naillngalonglhepenme
ter into mol using 8d Mik. If shinqled roof.slide
upperendandsidesof roolflashin&ndershinsles
jlm fnecessary,,sekI'lelupanabolisdeso':he
.Iaslln~lo lhe roc1wlh mol w~lkina.Cover nal
headshhroof caulking(mure 31 i.
X
Figure 31
Step 8. ThenandardSuperiorrwlfiashingaaem-
blies indudea stormcolhr. Slii storm collar over
outer chimney, align whh lop surface of flashing.
insertstormtabinslot, pulllightandbendtabbadc
over slot. Seal storm collarto wter chimney wlh
roolcaulkingormasticaroundemirecirwmferem
of pipe. Also add extra rwlcaulking where storm
wilarmeetsfhshingamltothe tablslotareatosed
completelyagainsl~aler~enelration(Figure32 ).
Check all pints very carefuny loensure no water
inlrusion can take phce.
X
Figure 32
Step 9. Superiorbxkingband. Modd 10LB, may be
required il !he chimney extends lw highabavelhe
roof flashing. As a general role, the chimney
extends morethan
6 (1.8m) abovethe rwfiilash-
ing. Ihe use ol lodting bands is advisable to
strengthen the chimney joints. Align the locking
bandat the pipejoint. Lockingbands wrap around
pipejoints equally wvering the joints of both pipe
sections.Use nut provided and
TIGHTEN snugly.
Do not over tightenas this might damage chimney
section (Figure 33 1.
Locking Maptic
Figure 33
Note: M chimney extends more than 8' (2.4m)
above mi surface, guy wires are also recom-
mended Usethree (3) guywires, atlach to locking
band assembly, extsnd andsecure to roof in a
triangular pattern(Figure
34). Guy wires are not
supplied
by Superior.
RedRidg.
Figure 34
Step 10. Usinga CTD RoundTermination:
1) Hold CTD over lop ol last chimney sediol
(figure 35 ).
2) Cenler inner slip section in inner flue pipe-slil
down.
3) CenterouterlockingsectionoveroulerfluepbE
Pushdown untillockingtabs are firmlyengaged.
Note:A ?m,a~g~~n~zedoverCwowCTDtern~
nab-n (PY C31:M) andCTDTr?m:n;nan *PI
021 '!2. is ~va:'az!e for .nstararons suscec!bse 1,
mrrosVeenvironments.Contactyourdislributoro
Superior Customer Sewb fw pingandavaila
bilik.
Figure 36
Usinga CT1 Chase Termination
Reler to spedfic minailation insfmaionsindudec
wilh CT1 chase lermination lor dearance stat
mentsand installationdetails.
"Note: Z"(5lmrn) air space lombusfibl@s
reaulred when lnstalllna Madel ST.3840.1 In

TFl O.CT2
Termination
Figure 37
Uslnga CT2 Chase Terrnlnatlon
Reler to spedCc installation instnxtions induded
with the CT2chaseterminationfor clearancestat-
mentsand installationdetails.
Using
a CTDT ChaseTermination
Refer to
speak instalationinstmctians induded
with the CTDT chmtermination.
Note:
/I ismmendedthat allexteriorexposed
relatedmetallireplacemmponenls,wchastermi-
nations, flashings, storm collars andlor flue be
painted
wirh apremiumqualily, hightemperalure,
us1preventatbepainl designid for metai. Thb is
espedallyimportantwheninstaliationsaremadein
1 abnormalbadversawmiveenvinnments~such
asnearkes, oceanswinareas withconsislent/y
highhumidiiy mndaions. Consuitthe paintmanu-
factures inshudions
for pwr preparation and
application.
/ TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY
The minimumchimney height abovethe rwland1
or to adjacent wails andbuildings is specifiedby all
I major buildingdes.
'I :he ho~zontal d stance'rom the wakof the roo1
stesslnen 10' (3m).Inetopotthechimneymust be
at least 1' i6lOmmlamve the peak 01the rwl.
If the horizontaldistancefrom thechimneyedgeto
thepeakoftherwfkmorethan 10'(3m)achimney
height reference pdnt is established on the roof
surface 10' (3m) horizontally from the chimney
edge. The lop of the chimney must
be at least 2
(610mm) abovethis referencepoint. Inall cases,
the chimneycannot
be lessthen 5 (914mm)above
the roof at the edgeof the chimney.
"Note:
2" (51mmJ air space lo combuslibles
required when Installing Model ST-3840-1 In
10 Canada.
Figure
38
7 Min
The 2 in 10' ,ule is necessary in the interest of
salety bu! does not ensure smokefreeoperation.
Trees,buildings,adjoiningrwflines,adversewind
conditions.etc.,mayrequireatallerchimneyshould
the fireplace not draR properly (Figure
38).
Ifmorethan one terminationislocsted inthesame
chase or wilhin !he same general proximity, we
suggest they should
be separated in distance at
least
24' (610mm) horizontally from flue center lo
fluecenter and stacked or staggeredvenically at
least 18' (457mm) apart, from the termination of
one smokeexit totheterminationof anothersmoke
exit (figure
39).
TFICCTO
Figure 39
Thissuggestionisprovided intheinterest of better
operation. Ifthe terminationsare locatedtoo close
toeachother,smokemaymigratelromoneflueinto
the other.
TFlO CHIMNEY COMPONENT
CALCULATIONS
The minimum installed height ol the ST-1 series
lireplace sptem (includinglireplace and chimney
mmponenls) is 15'0' j4.57m). The maximum sys-
tem height is 44'0' (13.41 m).
Todelerminethenumberof chimneysedbnsand
chimney componentsrequired,
followthesestep:
I. Determinetotal vertical height ol the fireplaca
installation.Thisdimension is thedistancefromthe
surfacethe teplace sets on to the point where
smoke exns lrom the termination.
NOTE OIAGllAUS& iLLUSTRlnONSNOTTOSCliE
2. Determinethe numberof chimney mmponents
required, except chknney sedbns. This would
indude lirestopspacers, dabilizers, roo1flashing,
eIc.
3. The elfectiveheightsof the components are:
ST-1 Fireplace
= 57 114'
)
(1454mm)
CTD Termination = 4'
(102mm)
CT1 Termination = 18'
(4nmm)
CT2 Terminalion = 15' to 23'
(381mmto 584mm)
S4 Stabilizer' - 2112'
(64mm)'
Requiredforevery 30' (9.1 m) at verlicalchimney
and 10'01onset chimney.
4. Detmineamountofchimneyheightrequiredby
subtractinototalmmbinedheiahtof all re selected
mmponen"ts (fireplaceand ch;mney mmponents
lromtotal desired he~ght.)
RelerenceVertical Etevalion Chart and determine
thenumberolchimneyseclions(quanl~andlength)
required. i

VERTICAL ELEVATIONCHART (FEET & INCHES)
VERTICAL ELEVATIONCHART (METRIC)
inches x 25.4 = rnm
Hei~hl01
Flue
Inches
:0%.
Ib*"
21'h'
2711-
33""
34%"
38%.
43-,.-
51'6"
56'1.
62'4.
68% .
69%"
80q%.
86'6.
90%"
96%.
103%
0
114.4.
120%'
121U*
130%-
138%-
4
149')~.
15536.
>59y..
165"."
173%.
176
183%.
189'1'
194x1-
200'h.
207'6'
21031'
216%"
224%"
228'1"
234,G.
262:1"
245%.
Number
Helght d
Only
Feet
0'10%.
,'*,/,.
9
2'3'1.
2'9'1"
2'lO",.
3'2%.
47'r'
43:1'
n'8,il'
5'2%'
5'8'h '
5'6%"
6'8'1.
7' 2'1'
7'8%'
W 0
8'7'1.
8. 7'
9'6%'
10'0./..
0
70'1024'
11'63-
1?'9".1
!21 5"r.
12' 1110-
13'3%.
73'9%.
?d'S,h*
14'8%'
151 3x1'
15'9%-
62
16' 8%'
17' 3%.
17' 6%.
2
18'8"r'
14 O".'
19'6"r.
202.i.
20'5%"
TF-10
11'
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
i
2
t
2
1
2
1
2
Flue
1nch.r
252"s-
258"1"
263%"
269%.
2763"
279X'
287".-
zg3.,.-
297'1'
303%.
31
314'6.
321'/.'
327%'
332'6-
338%'
345%.
28'6.
356X.'
362"'
366'Y'
372%'
380".
382'1.
390'1"
3961'
40jii'
407'1.
414".
417%'
425.1.'
431K'
45%.
441%'
449%'
452*,a1
459%"
a66'hm
470'h'
r7836.
Number
Only
Fee1
21'0%"
21'6'1.
21'11'1"
221 5%.
2Y O'AT
23'3%'
2 1
ic 5'b-
24'9%-
2513W-
2s11%.
26'2"~.
25'9?.*
27'3%.
27'8'/.'
28. 2,...
28. 9'4'
29'0'14"
2918,.Ge
W 2'1'
306%.
31' 0%'
31' 9%-
31' loJ!.'
32'6'L.
33' 0'1'
33'5'6'
33' 11'6"
34' 6%'
3'3%'
35'5'/."
35'11'4.
36'3%"
36'934'
37'53"
37' 8%'
35 3'1.
38.9'1'
39' 2%'
396%.
12.
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Flue
18.
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
I
I
f
1
1
1
1
1
Lengths
36'
I
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
d
3
a
1
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
6
6
7
6
TF.10 Flu.
18.
1
1
1
1
i
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Lmglnl
36'
I
7
7
7
8
7
8
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
9
9
10
9
10
10
10
lo
11
10
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
13

OFFSET ELEVATIONCHART
TFlOChlmnq
*lion
TFIO-El0
Return Elbow
A
Offset
Ilnches)
9.1
r2.i
lls'z
7
20'2
21.'.
22'1
25'*
26 ,/s
28'4
29~.
3ia'l
31'1
37'i
36%
10
42'4
13'1
46
46'L
49
52
55
55"
57%
61
62.'.
651%
67"a
70.4
73'1
75"r
79%
82'..
Blii
67'4
BO'i
93
96'1
99'1
102
(05
108
'10'.
!I'
I17
119''.
Figure 40
NOTE DIAGRAMS d ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE
1 SPECIAL OFFSET INSTRUCTIONS
0
Height
(Inches)
'5
24
29'i
33%
36%
Q"r
45
47%
52'j.
54
58
59.;
63
68%
,,,.A
743.
7'
81.
63'.
57'i
59
93
96'4
103'.
104%
(07%
113''.
lr6
121
121'r
130
135'1
139'-
145'4
150"
154ia
159'1
165
$69
175'/2
180%
184%
189%
195
198,<
201?1
210'h
2l4"r
Toclearanyoverheadobs~dion~~youmayokd 3
yourchimneysystem usingSupeiur30"offsetand
relumelbows. Usetwo ebows - an offset elbawla
initiatethe olfsel and areturn elbowtoterminateit.
The offset and returnelbows may be attachedte
gether, or asectionor sectionsolchimneymaybe
usedbetween,
but do not exceed (6.1m) intotal
lengthbetweenelbaws.
If smionsof pipe exceed
10'(3m) betweenelbom,achimneystabiiizermusl
be used at the midpoint. The stabilizer supporl
A
Oltsat
(mm)
102
235
311
366
"5
521
540
576
654
673
730
7n9
806
883
P59
918
I016
1013
1113
1188
,187
1245
1321
1397
7416
1454
1549
1581
1657
1775
1791
1867
1924
2079
20089
2153
2229
2305
2362
2487
2534
2591
2667
27
2600
2896
2972
3024
strapsmustbeanachedundertension(inshea)to
sl~cturdlraminomembersabove. Whenhuosets
of offseleibows are used.lhemaximumcombined
length of chimney used between elbows cannot
exceedM'(6.1m) (Figore42). Example:IfC,=10'
(3m)thenC,cannot exceed 10' (3m). A 30° onset
elbow, angling in any direction, may be the lirst
piece of flue pipe on the ly ol the irepiace flue
milar.
8
neigh1
(mm)
431
620
713
245
976
1105
1143
lZOi
1340
1372
1473
1505
1600
1134
1661
1699
1962
2064
2127
2229
2261
2362
2696
2623
2661
2724
2B69
an6
1073
3:59
J502
3435
3537
3696
3829
3931
4058
4191
4293
4458
4585
d6086
a820
1953
5048
5163
53a7
5MB
Maximumoffsetofthechimneysystem inthe U.S.
is30'. InCanada. the maximum offset is 45'. See
the Canadian installation addendum for spedfic
information. Two offset elbows must not be as-
sembledto lormamooffset. However,Iwosetsof
offseland return elbows mav b used on asinaie
TFlD30
10'
Ollsst
Elbow
1
1
1
f
f
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
lluesystem,providedthetoldheightofthesyslem
exceeds 25 (7.5m). > ./
Retum elbow support straps must be swrdy
attachedunderternion (inshear)tostnrclumlfram-
ing membersabove.
OFFSETCALCULATIONS
TFi0E30
10"
Ralurn
Elbow
1
1
1
1
I
1
I
I
1
1
1
1
1
t
1
1
1
1
1
!
1
1
I
1. UseOflset CharttodetermineamwnloIhorizon-
tal olbet (A) and height (8) IM various chimney
TFiO
12"
Flue
Length
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
-
2
1
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
2
-
2
1
-
2
-
2
-
2
1
-
2
-
2
10.S)
!Om
Stablllzer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
t
f
1
1
1
1
1
1
2. Use 'Height of Nue OnVcdumnto determine
ombinations d pip used axwe rm dbow to
achieve desired heights.. ReferenceComponents
Evedive Height Chatl in verlid &vation chart
section.
3. Use ElevationCharl as job estimator mly.Add
necessafy lirestopspacers and stabiliuers as re
quired. Firestyspacersmudbeused as shownin
Figums 25 and 26 and stabilizers as shown in
Figure 30.
TFlO
18.
Flue
Lsnglh
-
-
-
2
-
2
-
3
-
2
-
-
3
-
2
-
-
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
-
2
-
-
TFiO
38.
Flue
Length
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
2
-
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
I
1
3
3
I
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6

Figure 41
TO INSTALL OFFSETS
First, review Chimney OffsetElevation Chart and
-- Figure 40 on page 12 lorrelerence.
Step 1. Determinethe offsetdistancewhere chim-
ney
is to pass through the first ceilingdimension
'A'.To findthispointon yourceiling.lirsldetermine
thecenterpointfor averticalchimneylollowingthe
inslmctionslorverticalinstallation.
Measure height to the ceiling from the top ol lire-
placa-dimension'8'. UseOffset flevation Chartto
linddirnension'A". Markpointwhere youwilldrive
your nag to show the center point for your offset
ceiling wt.
Step 2 Proceed by usingthe Straight Up lnstalla-
tion lnslructions for wtting and framing ceilingand
roof openings.
Note: See Framingand DimensionCharr
for fhe
sizes olthdceiling androofopenings. Thesize 01
the rwl opening varies with the degreeolpitch of
the root.
Figure
42
OFFSET ELBOW ASSEMBLY
Oflset elbowinstallthesameaschimneysedions.
First, snap the inner seaion INTOthe preceding
inner sectionof flue. Check mnnelionby puliing
up slightly la ensure
a tight lit. Next, the outer
sections snap locks
OVER the preceding outer
section01 chimney. Again, check outer secion by
pulling up siightly to ensure proper connection is
made.
bJ Roturn Elbow
Figure 44
Figure 43
RETURNELBOW ASSEMBLY
ReturnelbowsinstallUlesameway as mundtermi-
nationsand stabilizers:
Step
1. Holdreturnelbowovertop ol last chimney
section.
Step2.Center innerslipseclionkiloinnerfluepips-
slip down.
Step
3. Cem'er outer bcking sedion over olrler
chimney pipepush down until locking pint has
firmly engaged.
Step
4. Pull up slightly on returnebow to ensure
lcckingjoint has firmly engaged.
Step 5. Securesupportstrapsto lramingmembers
)y nailingundertension insheer.
Noh: The rerum ekassembly perfoms the
=me function as a stabilizer. Considerthis when
fetemining the nsed fw a stabilizer.
Vote: Do not apply excessive pressure to any
ubsequenrchimney sech'on ioflwn'ngreturnelbow
3ssemMywheninstalfing.Ensuresubsequent-
leysscrionsare securelyattached by testing as
loted above.
TFlO-OR15 OFFSETiAETURN ELBOWS
3ctn luit~sldlaliu~~il~slrudbns packedwllh TFtD
IRIS lorproper usage.

. -
CHIMNEY OFFSET 30" THROUGH FLOOR
OR CEILING
It may be necessav to assemble the chimney at
30" when passing through the ceiling area. Use
mropriale30" angledfireslg,spacer as shownin
Figures45and46. Suppart thechimney at Roor or
ceiling penetration with a stabilizer ildistance of
chimneybelowceilingis
ICY (3m)ormore.Maintain
1' (25mm):' (See "Note) minimum air space to
mmbustibles from chimnevseclions.
Attic
Firenap Space --., ......__...
1" (25mmj-
Minlii ,
space
lo..llm, Ma,. la1 Firestop
And Atlic
Above
Figure 45
1" p5mm)"
Spacer
Min Air
spe. ,'
2
/
lo.. lJml Mar 30' Finstop
And Room
Above
Figure46
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION
I
Yzur ST-! "replace is su~pl'fflwhspeaty de
sarsa alasCaors. Mode 3BS.PB. Use ot other
non-listedglass door onthis fireplace mayconsti-
tuteapotentialfirehazardandisnot recommended.
Note: Removethe plasticproledive matingtom
thedoor's brasspiecesbeforeinstallation and first
use.
Makeacarefulinspectionofallpartsbeforeinstall-
ing the doors to insure they are undamaged and
mmplete. Referto Figure47 toidentifyall neces-
sary parts.
Trim
Flange
14
Figure 47
**Note: 2" (51mm) alrspaca to combustibles
required when insfailingModelST-3840-1
in
Canada.
Bar
Fianga
Step 1. Secure the eyebrow tothe upper fireplace
lrame with three (3) sheet metal screws lrom the
hardware
kit. See Figure 48 for screw locations.
Note: The upper and iower sears have been al-
tachedal the factory. The screenrodsandscreen
panelshavealsobeeninstalid
Step 2. Loosenthe three (3) madle screws each
sideofthefirqlaceping(Figure48).Attachthe
polishedbrass side flange and tighten all screws.
Repeat br
apposite side ofthe opening.
Lower. saw
HOE DIAGRAM? d ILLUSTQATIORS MOTTO SCALE
Step3.Removetheupperrightand kftsidescrews
lromthe sideframe (Fgure 48). Anach the upper
trim
bar tothe upper seal with lour(4)black No. 8
Phillips pan head $crews from the hardware kt
(Figure49 )andsecuretheendsolthetrimbarwith
two (2) upper mews just removed.
Step
4. Removethelowerrightand kt sidescrews
lromthesideframes(Figure 48 ).Attachthelower
trim bartothe lower seal with f~e (5) black No.8
Phillips pan head screws lrom the hardware kit
(figure
49 )and securetheendsolthetowertrim
barwithtwo
(2) lowerscrewsjust removed.Assure
thecenterscrewisalignedandengagesthecenter
'C' bracket.
Eye bmw
Figure 49
Step 5. Anach thetwo (2) adjustment plates from
the hardware kif tothe upper trim bar with two (2)
1
selftawinaNo. 8 flat-toowasherheadscrews and
lockwashe& lrom the hardware idt (Figure 50 ).
Center screws over slot in adjustment piate and
tighten screwsoverpbtes on bothsides.
Figure 50

+ly andengagethelonger upper hingepinintothe
)per hole in the adjustment plate (figure 51 ).
~wlngthe lowercomeroflhedwrintopcsilionovec
the holeinthe lowertrimbarand engage theshorl
pininthishole (Figure 52 ). Repeatthisprocedur~
forthe oppositedwrassembly.
Figure
51
Flgure 52 \
Nole: lithedwrappearsaligned, continue to lhe
nextstep. Ifnot,adjustthedoorsnow. ffthecenter
of the dow is too low, loosen !he screw in the
adjustmentplate
andsljdethe upperportionofthe
doortowardstheplateandtightenthescrew. Ifthe
centsrofthedwrrstwhigh,loosentheadjushnent
screwandslidethe upperportionofthedwraway
from theplateandtightenthe adjustmentscrew.
Step
7. If needed, snap retainers onto both right
and lefl top door pinsto prevent accidentaldisen-
gagement (figure
53 ).
TopDmr
I
Pin
\ I
i Door Relamer
dmrstopwilhtwo(2)blackNo.6 Phillipspanheac
screwsfmmthehardware kit. Thedmlatchesarc
adjustable toassurea snug
lid whenthedwnarc
dosed.
Daor nap
,)i '
Step9.Anachlhefour(4) brassandwwdhandles
to the lower door frames w%htwo
(2) platedNo. 6
Phillips pan head screws per handle. Cover Ihe
screws with thebiinonplugs fromthe hardware
kit
(Figure 55 ).
Flgure 55
2AUTION: DO NOT AlTEMPTTO TOUCH THE
IOORSWITH YOUR HANDS WHILE THE FIRE-
'LACE IS IN USE ALWAYS USE DOOR
4ANDLES. DOORSWlLL BECOMEVERY HOT
WENFIREPLACE IS INUSE.
Vote: Design charaderistics of
a dual opening
ireplace (whether masonry or factorpbuin) may
ause h to not dratprove* andsmoke. Fwthis
eason, glass
dwn are suppliedstandard wth
idel STWO-1.
WARNING: FIREPLACES EQUIPPED wm
DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WKI
THE DOORS FULLYOPENORFULLYCLOSE[
BOB Sets Of GIas
Doan Fully OD~
or FUII~ cib&
Flgure 56
CAUTION: IFA SMOKING CONDKIONEXISTS
BOTH SETS OF GLASS DOORS SHOULD BI
CLOSED DURING FIREPLACEOPERATION.
ACCESSORIES
Optional CombustionAir Kit
Use combustion air kif, Model CAK-4, wah thil
fireplace system. Refer to installalioninstrudionl
packedwith lheCAK-4 air kit lor specificinforma
tion.Outsideairdrawnintothefireplacesuppliesai
tothefirelorcombustion.TheoutsideairkRmuslbt
installed before the lireplace is framed and en
closedinthe finishedwalls.
Thereisaone
handoperatedshutolfvalvelmtec
in the enclosed corner of the lireplace openi~
behind the screen. To open. pullthe lever all the
way out. Thecombustionairdampershouldbefull)
Dpen when the fireplace is in operation and lull)
losedwhen the fireplace is not in use to prevenl
wtside air from enteringyour home.

. If additionallengthof dudis necessary,purchase
locallyavailableU.L.Class1ducting.Theduclmay
I
exlend upto M' (15.24m) inany direction.
I Figure 57
Outside ambustion air may be run upwards or
vedicallythroughlramingandceiiingjoists.wilhthe
hwdinstalledthroughanoutsidewalland?below
thetermination. Ductingmayalsoberundownward
through iloorjoists and under the home toa venti-
latedcrawlspace not mnsideredpart of the living
areaof the home.
CAUTION; NEVER LOCATEINLETINGARAGE
,
OR ANY AREA WHERE THERE IS ANOTHER
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE OR PRODUCTS
EMIllING COMBUSTIBLE GASES SUCH AS
I PAINT. GASOLINE. ETC.IN COLDCLIMATES IT
IS RECOMMENDED THE COMBUSTIONAIR
DUCTS BE INSULATED.
Nola: Do not terminatecombustbnair kit in anic
space underany circumstances,
CAUTIONINNOEVENlMAYTHETOTALDUCT
FOR BRINGING IN OUTSIDE AIR EXCEED 50
GASLINE
Thisprovisionisintendedlormnnectiontoadeco-
rative gas appiiance only in amordance with the
latest National FuelGas Code. ANSI
Z 223.1; or
Can 1-0149for Canadkninstallations.
CAUTI0N:PLUMBlNGCONNECTlONSSHOULD
ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED, U-
CENSED PLUP,!PER. MAINGAS SUPPLY FNST
BE OFFWHEN PLU~!BINGGAS LINETOFIRE.
PLACEOR FEflFORMtNGSERVICE.
If you're installinga gas line.conned il beforethe
lireplace
is framed and endosed in the finished
wall. The gas knodtouc
is determined by a 1 113'
(29mm)mund indentation located at the bottom
and sliqht~offcenterinthe side relractories.THE
INSIDE THE FIREPLACE. DO HOT REMOVE
THE KNOCKOUT UNLESSYOU ARE INSTALL-
--
INGA GASLINE. If removal1sanemMedfrom the
cuterwrapper,s~derelradorydamagemay occur.
With a medium-sizedhammer, lightlytap the sur-
lace of the indentation. The refraclory material is
verythininthisareaandiseasilyremoved.Oncea
small hole has been made, mntinuetapping until
you have reachedsuflicient diameter for the gas
line to lit through. The entire knockout does not
haveto beremoved. Removeinsulationinthe gas
linechannel.
Installonly a tR'(13mm) black ironpipethrough
lireplace wall tor mnnectionto a decorative gas
applianceinsidethe lirebx. Outside,the ironpipe
mnnectslaagas shut-olivalverecessedllushinto
thewall or flwr.
The valveshouldbeantroiledby
a removablevalve key lorsafety.
Alwaysplumbgas line installationper localodes.
Check all mnnectionswith soap suds; leaks win
bubble. Nevertestany gas lineconnectlonwith
a matchor open flame.
FEET(152M).
RIALINSOUAREHOLEAROUNDGASUNE; IN-
TERIOR AND EXTERIOR. TO SEAL
CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATWE
GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER
MUST BESETINTHE FULLY OPEN POSITION.
1 NOTE: DIAGRALO6 KLUSTRATIONS NOTTOUE
COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
3
-
If youliveinamkiclimate, il isespeciallyimportant
to seal all cracks around the fireplace with non-
mmbustiblematerialand wherever cold air could
entertherwm. Surroundmalerialmust becaulked
where
il meets the black metal faang of the fire-
placeto avoidcoldair intrusion. Use non-mmbus-
tble caulking material only on fireplace fadng lo
seal. Also. the outside air inlet dud should
be
wrapped wah non-mmbustibleinsulation to mini-
mize the formation of mndensation. Do not place
insulation materiik directly against the chimney
sections.
Note: 1'(25mm)"(Sm "Note) airspacemustbe
preservedfor allmaterialsextending for any mn-
tinuous lengthadjacentlothe chimney.
FIREPLACE FINISHES, HEARTH
EXTENSIONS, WALLSHIELDS
Framinn
It issometimes best to frame your ST-I ailer it is
poshioned and lhe chimney is installed. Frame
chimneyand lireplaceenclosurewith2
x 4's (51 x
102 mi)(or heavier) lumber.
Note: The headermay rest on the two
(2) metal
spaceson top oithe und but theheadermustnot
be notchedto M around the spacers.
Thelireplacemaysitdiredlyonacombustibleflwr.
A 1' (25mm)" (See '*Note) air space isrequired
betweenmmbustiblesand the chimney. In Can-
ada, the minimumheight lor a combustiblemantel
is 14' (356mm) above the opening. Figure 58
showstypica1Canadianinstallation.Ininstallations
othec than Canada, mmbustiblemantels and lrim
may be installed12' above the opening as per
NFPA 211. Section 7-3.3.3. and Figure 59.
11 a
mantelisofanokcombustble materia!, il isexempt
fromthe requirements as bnqas it does no1inter-
ferewith the operation of doors or bidthe
warm airoutlels.
Combusti
Mantel
"Note: 2"(51mmJ airspace locombusllbles
requiredwhen Installing Model ST-3840.1 in
Canada.

figure59 opning TypkalInstallation
(Refer to Figure 58 For Canada)
METHODS
OF DETERMINING HEARTH
These matenalscan then bemveredwith a dem
HEARTH EXTENSIONS AND WALL
SHIELDS
A heanhexlension must be installedwlh all lire
places. it is to protect the flwr in lront of thf
fireplace from both radiant heat and sparks. Thf
hearthextension mustextend beyondthe lront a
lean 16' (406mm) and both sides at least 8'
(203mm). Use the metal hearlh extension manu.
facluredbySuperior,McdelHE-36,oryoumay USE
a W minimum thickness of a durable non-wm.
bustiblematerialwith anequalorgreater insulalin~
value than K=.M BTU-inFT.'-HR-F" or alherma
,-resistance that equals or exceeds R=1.19 HR-F'.
FT.Z BTU-In.
Note:Anynon.combustiblema!eo'alwhoseKvaIu~
is less than .Bd or whose8valueismorethan !.IS
is acceptable.
HEARTH EXTENSIONDIMENSIONS
EXTENSIONEQUIVALEKTS
To determinethethidtnessrequiredfor any mate-
rialwhen eitherthe
K or R values are known:
T, -Thickness ofmalerialin inches
K, = Kmlueof material
R, - Rvalue of material
T, = Minimumthicknessrequired
'
ALTERNATEHEARTHEXTENSIONMATERIALS
Millboard
0.84
I 3%;
Common Brick 5.M) 2 114'
MicoraCV230 0.43 2.33
(U.S. Gypsum Corp.)
Ceraform126 0.27 3.70 118'
(JohnManvilie)
EXAMPLE:
Micore CV230 is to be used rn the ST-3840-1
firepiace.Howthickmustthehearthextensionbe?
Usingthe lormula:
Using K
T, (Inches) = %x T,
1, (inches) = x 318"'
.84
4nswer using K
= 0.51 x 3W= 0.19 or 114 inches
Jsing R
r, (inches) - 119 x T,
RM
(inches) = 1.19 x 3p
2.33'
\nswer using R
: 0.51 x W= 0.19 or 114 inches
value taken from chart
'Min. lhicknessperrequirements
NOTE: DIAG?AUS 6 ILLUSTRAnONS NOTTOSCiVE
rative non-combustiblematerial.
WARNING: THE CRACK BETWEENTHE FIRE
PLACE AN0 THE HEARTH EXTENSION MUSl
BE SEALED WITH A NON.COMBUSTIBLE MA,
TERIAL.
HEIGHTOFHEARTHEXTENSIONEXCEEDS
4
314" (121MM) ABOVE THE BOTTOMOFTHE
FIREPLACE(FIGURE 61 1.
Mu. Thicknwr Of
Heallh Extenson
Wbn Fireplaa
1s on nm,
4 3'4" MU.
(121rnml
Heal CircYUing
Figure 61 &I, 101.t
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THE HEARTH
EXTENSIONBECAREFULNOTTOBLOCKTHE
HEAT CIRCULATING INLETS.
Securethe hearlh extensionto the flwr to prevent
possibleshining.
If there is a mntinuous perpendicular side wail
doser than 18' (457mm) from the nearest side of
the fireplace cpning, if must be protectedwith
a
metalwall shield, Model WS40, manuladured by
Superior or one wnslructed ol
40' x 40' x 112'
(1016 mm x 1016mm x 13mm) millboard or a
durable non-mmbustible material with equal or
greater insulatingva1ue.Amntinuouspependicu-
lar side wall cannol be closer than 12' (305mm)
lromthefireplacecpeningunderanyurcumslances.
even if protected(Figure 60).

I FINISH TO YOUR TASTE
I
There are a widevariety of'finished looks"foryour
ST-1 lireplace: from lormal wall decor with eiabo-
ralemantelsto rustic wood panelingto warm brick
facings.
Only
non-combustiblematerials likestone, tile,
over a3 theolac~frontfacingou!
becareful notto rterferew119
1% ocer3t :n of
the glass doors or block the warm air outlet.
Seal all joints betweenthe black lacing and wall
surrounds to preventcold air intrusion. Use non-
combustiblecaulkingmaterialonlyto seaithe black
metallacingtothesurroundmater~alonthefinished
wail.
I Combustiblesmayalsoprojectbeyondlhesidesol
SUPERIOR ACCESSORY PARTS
COMPONENTS
LIST FOR MODEL
ST-3840-1
-
Chimnoy Section TFlO.12
COmbulltlbb
Malonals
Allowed In 7 1Y16
11 318'
lr' To Pr0tsst.d
IB- ST.3840-1
G7mm) Mln DatancaTo
Unprotoctsd Sldmatl
Figure 62
I
I Return Obon (30') TFlO-El0 RoundTerm~nation TFIWD 3
I
0n-l ~lbow (30'1 TFlC-30
I
-he5 ohng2zxssorypars loo:omponcntsare
Of'mRet~rn Elm* 115'1
I
TF13.CR15 Znaw Tarm Fat on
I
TFlC.CT1
'o oe .sec only #it1 1x1 ST-1 S~pef~or6re: we
Stabilizer 10.S4
system.Separateinslailation insl~aionsarepack-
aged with all combustion air kits and chimney
terminations.
I1 you encounler any problems or have queslions
mncerning the installalion or application oi this
system,please mntaayour distribirtoror:
SUPERIOR FIREPLACE COMPANY
4325 Artesia Ave
Fullerton, California
92633
714-521.7302
Round Chase Terminalban TFlC-CTDT
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I NOTE OIhGRAMS d lLLIISl8AnONS NOTTOSCILE I

Storm Collar lOSC
bmbmbn Alr Ki
Chimnq Air KR (Canada Only)
CAK4
NOTE DIkMAUSl I LUSTRATOHSNOTTOSC*LE

I HORDIAWANSd ILLUSlPATIOHSHOTTOSCrVE I
Suprim WseNeS the rloht to make Changes at any time, withovt notice. Indeslpn, materials, specifbatlons,prices and also to discontinuecalm,
styiss and pmducts.
Distributed by:
m1.d ur U.SA
e tm by Suwbr Flwlra Comwy
PIN 093824 REV. E 3/69
SUPERIOR.
The Fireplace company
AXmWPNl
4325 Art-I. AVWnUm
Fullerton, CA 02833
Plants In Fullerton, CA.
Unlon City, TN