SUPREME AMBIANCE Elegance 40 User manual

Elegance 40
Owner’s Manual
Model Number: 32SF
This product is proudly developed and manufactured in North America by SUPREME FIREPLACES INC.
3594 Jarry East, Montreal, QC H1Z 2G4
T: 877-593-4722, F: 514-593-4424
www.supremem.com
Revised: October 2022
IMPORTANT: Keep the owner’s manual for future use.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Overall Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Traditional Dimensions....................................................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Clean Face Dimensions..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Combustion Air Control...........................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Cold Hand Key........................................................................................................................................................5
2.5 Chimney Sweeping Cap..........................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Door.........................................................................................................................................................................5
2.7 Certification Label....................................................................................................................................................6
2.8 Removable Ash Lip.................................................................................................................................................6
2.9 SUPREME Radiation Shield Offset.........................................................................................................................6
2.10 Baffle Secondary Burn Technology.........................................................................................................................6
2.11 Soapstone Interior...................................................................................................................................................7
2.12 Blower Kit................................................................................................................................................................7
2.13 Optional Hot Air Kit..................................................................................................................................................7
2.14 Optional Fresh Air Kit..............................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Location...................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Chimney Installation................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 General Rules and Guidelines ........................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Listed UL 103 / ULC S629 Approved Chimney Models (Reference Table)..................................................10
3.2.3 Chimney Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Offset Installation...........................................................................................................................................11
3.2.5 Angled Wall Radiation Shield........................................................................................................................11
3.2.6 Connecting to a Masonry Chimney...............................................................................................................11
3.3 Framing .................................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Surround Installation .............................................................................................................................................14
3.4.1 Traditional Surround......................................................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Clean face Surround .....................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Gravity Kit Installation ...........................................................................................................................................17

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3.5.1 Dual Louver Gravity Ducts ............................................................................................................................17
3.5.2 Single Linear Front Louver............................................................................................................................19
3.6 Hearth Extension...................................................................................................................................................23
3.7 Chase Installation..................................................................................................................................................24
3.8 Clearances to Combustibles .................................................................................................................................25
3.9 Blower Kit..............................................................................................................................................................26
OPTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................28
4.1 Hot Air Kit..............................................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Fresh Air Kit...........................................................................................................................................................30
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................................................31
5.1 Fuel .......................................................................................................................................................................31
5.2 First Fires ..............................................................................................................................................................31
5.3 Operating the Combustion Air Control..................................................................................................................32
5.4 Starting a High Efficiency Fire...............................................................................................................................32
5.5 Adding a New Load of Wood ................................................................................................................................33
5.6 Blower Kit Operation .............................................................................................................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................34
6.1 Backdraft / Smoking..............................................................................................................................................34
6.2 Over Firing.............................................................................................................................................................34
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................35
7.1 Disposal of Ashes..................................................................................................................................................35
7.2 Chimney Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................35
7.3 Cleaning of Glass..................................................................................................................................................36
7.4 Replacing a Soapstone Panel...............................................................................................................................36
7.5 Replacing the Door Gasket...................................................................................................................................36
7.6 Replacing the Glass Panel....................................................................................................................................37
7.7 Door Latch Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................38
7.8 Paint ......................................................................................................................................................................38
7.9 Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................................39
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................................................40
8.1 Warranty Limitations: ............................................................................................................................................40

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SAFETY
SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. congratulates you on purchasing an Elegance 40 wood burning fireplace. This
manual describes the installation and operation of the Elegance 40 non-catalytic wood heater. This heater
meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after
May 15, 2015. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from
12,430 to 29,274 Btu/hr. In addition, this fireplace complies with the ULC-S610 and UL-127 standards.
SAFETY NOTICE: Carefully read this manual before installation and operation of this fireplace. A house
fire may result if not properly installed. To reduce the risk of a fire, follow the installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions presented in this manual can lead to property damage, bodily injury or
even death. Alterations or modifications made on the unit or the installation is strictly forbidden as it
may predispose the user to hazardous risks. Contact your local building or fire officials for restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
WARNING: This unit is hot during operation; keep children, pets, flammable liquids, or combustible
materials at a safe distance. Ensure that all clearances to combustible materials are respected. Contact
with the unit during operation may cause severe harm. Install a safety screen to keep children and pets
away.
CAUTION:
•Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
•Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
•Never use chemicals to ignite the fire.
•Never burn waste or flammable fluids (such as gasoline, naphtha, or engine oil).
•Only burn dry natural cordwood.
•Never leave the unit unattended with the door open or unlatched.
•Only refuel this unit when the wood is reduced to embers.
•Always keep the door closed during operation.
•Do not operate this unit with a fireplace grate.
•Do not install an unvented gas log set into the firebox.
•Do not install this unit in a mobile home.
•Do not clean or service the unit while it is hot.
•Allow proper air flow by keeping the louvers/openings clear of any obstructions.
Note: Failure to respect the above cautions may cause damages to the unit, damages to personal property,
bodily harm and will void the warranty. “This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper
operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in this manual.”
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/

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Figure 2-1: Elegance 40 Traditional Rectangular Dimensions
Figure 2-2: Elegance 40 Traditional Arched Dimensions
GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Overall Dimensions
2.1.1 Traditional Dimensions

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Figure 2-3: Elegance 40 Clean Face Rectangular Dimensions
Figure 2-4: Elegance 40 Clean Face Arched Dimensions
2.1.2 Clean Face Dimensions

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please register your SUPREME product online at http://www.supremem.com/warranty.php to ensure full
warranty coverage. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
2.2 Specifications
Appliance Type:
Adjustable Burn Rate Wood Heater –Non-Catalytic
Fuel Type:
Dry Cordwood
Maximum Log Length:
20 in (60.8 cm)
Burn Time1:
6 to 12 hrs
Firebox Volume:
3.2 ft3 (0.091 m3)
Heating Area:
1,000 to 2,000 ft2(93 to 185 m2)
Average Particulate Emissions Rate2:
1.47 g/hr
Average CO Emissions Rate3:
1.97 g/min
EPA Protocol:
Method 28R, ASTM2780-10, and ASTM2515-11
Efficiency (Crib Wood):
HHV4: 67.3% | LHV5: 71.9%
Heat Output (Crib Wood):
12,430 to 29,274 BTU/hr (3,643 to 8,579 W)
Optimum Efficiency:
75%
Optimum Heat Output:
100,000 BTU (29.3 kWh)
Efficiency Protocol:
CSA B415.1-10
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Depending on combustion air control setting (see Section 5.3 for further details).
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Officially tested and certified by an independent laboratory.
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Note that rate is smaller for low to medium/low burn rates.
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Higher Heating Value.
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Lower Heating Value.

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Figure 2-5: Combustion Air Control’s
Activator and Burn Rate Selector
Figure 2-6: Cold Hand Key
Figure 2-7: Chimney Sweeping Cap
2.3 Combustion Air Control
The Combustion Air Control is a patented mechanism (Patent No: US
7,325,541 B2) that regulates the air flow into the firebox based on the
temperature of the unit. It is located on the top of the firebox, at the front
center of the unit. The combustion air control of the Elegance 40 has two
components: the Activator and the Burn Rate Selector (see Figure 2-5). The
left combustion control lever is the Activator. When starting a fire or adding a
new load of wood, the Activator must be pushed in to allow a primary source
of air to enter the firebox. The Activator will retract automatically with heat.
The right combustion control lever is the Burn Rate Selector. The Burn Rate
Selector can slide sideways to achieve different burn rates. When the Burn
Rate Selector is positioned to the left, a maximum burn rate is achieved and
when it is positioned to the right, a minimum burn rate is set.
WARNING: Never manipulate the Combustion Air Control with bare
hands as it gets hot when the Elegance 40 is in operation. Use the Cold
Hand Key (see Section 2.4) to adjust the Combustion Air Control.
2.4 Cold Hand Key
The Cold Hand Key is an accessory that comes standard with the Elegance 40
fireplace (Figure 2-6). The Cold Hand Key is a tool used to manipulate the
Combustion Air Control Levers when they are hot.
2.5 Chimney Sweeping Cap
The chimney sweeping cap found at the baffle of the Elegance
40 allows easy access for chimney sweeping without having to
remove any components of the firebox (Figure 2-7).
WARNING: The chimney sweeping cap should be
blocking the access to the chimney at all times during
combustion. A chimney sweeping cap that is not blocking
the baffle hole during combustion is a safety hazard, will
overheat the fireplace and void the warranty.
2.6 Door
The Elegance 40 wood burning fireplace comes with a
Pyroceramic glass panel door. Pyroceramic is the highest
grade available for fireplaces and stoves and can withstand
temperatures up to 1300oF. To remove the door, open the
door, lift it and pull it towards the bottom until the rod exits
from the hinge holes.

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Figure 2-8: Location of Certification Label with Product
Serial Number
Figure 2-9: Removable Ash Lip
Figure 2-10: SUPREME Radiation
Shield Offset
Figure 2-11: Baffle Secondary Burn Technologyr
2.7 Certification Label
The certification label contains important information
regarding the installation and operation of the Elegance 40
fireplace. In addition, the serial number of the unit is
permanently embossed onto the top right corner. See
Figure 2-8 for the location of the certification label.
2.8 Removable Ash Lip
The Ash Lip is a removable accessory that comes standard
with the Elegance 40 fireplace (Figure 2-9). It is installed on
the door holder (under the two small angled tags below the
door) and prevents ashes from falling onto the front of the
hearth. The Ash Lip can be installed with the door open or
closed. It is safe to operate the unit without the Ash Lip.
NOTE: The door of the Elegance 40 must remain closed at all times
during operation.
2.9 SUPREME Radiation Shield Offset
The SUPREME Radiation Shield Offset is a standard component for the
Elegance 40 fireplace (Figure 2-10). Prior to installing the chimney
manufacturer’s radiation shield, the SUPREME Radiation Shield Offset is
fastened below the chimney opening within the chase, with the flanges
along the component providing a ½” offset.
2.10 Baffle Secondary Burn Technology
An innovative baffle design comprises of carefully engineered perforations
that allow the introduction of secondary air to increase the efficiency and
heat output while offering an uncompromising view of the fire (Figure 2-
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2.11 Soapstone Interior
The Elegance 40 is lined with 1.25 inch thick soapstone slabs. Soapstone offers unparalleled advantages in a
fireplace beyond its natural aesthetics: it radiates five times more heat and absorbs 15% more heat when
compared to firebrick.
2.12 Blower Kit
An AC tangential blower (electrical rating: 115V, 60Hz, and 56W) with a variable speed control is installed into
the Elegance 40 wood burning fireplace to maximize efficiency. Refer to Section 3.9 for installation instructions.
WARNING: Make certain that the fireplace in not in operation and the blower is unplugged (breaker off)
before accessing the electrical wiring of the blower kit.
CAUTION: Only a blower provided by SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. can be installed into the fireplace.
Substituting the blower kit may result in overheating, will void the warranty and can be hazardous.
2.13 Optional Hot Air Kit
The Optional Hot Air Kit (kit number SU250) allows heat to be drawn from the unit by a thermostatically
controlled blower (electrical rating: 115 V and 60 Hz) and dispersed to different areas of the house. This option
is recommended when the fireplace is installed in an area below the maximum heating space. A total of three
kits can be installed onto one unit with a maximum distance of 25 feet each. Note that a 5 inch insulated duct
(part number UCAC5) is required for the installation (item ordered separately). Refer to Section 4.1 for
installation instructions.
WARNING: Make certain that the fireplace in not in operation and that hot air blower is not powered
(breaker off) before accessing the electrical wiring of the hot air kit.
CAUTION: Only a hot air kit provided by SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. can be installed onto the
fireplace. Substituting the hot air kit may result in overheating, will void the warranty and can be
hazardous.
2.14 Optional Fresh Air Kit
The Optional Fresh Air Kit (kit number UPEA4) allows for exterior air (outdoors) to be drawn into the fireplace
during operation of the unit. Note that a 4 inch insulated duct is required for the installation (item ordered
separately). Refer to Section 4.2 for installation instructions. Contact your local building official regarding
mandatory fresh air kit installations within your area.
CAUTION: Only a fresh air kit provided by SUPREME FIREPLACES INC. can be installed onto the
fireplace. Substituting the fresh air kit may result in overheating and will void the warranty.