Vermont Castings SA36R User manual

VCG Sovereign Series • SA36R/SA42R • Installers Manual • 4010-259 • Rev A • 02/05/15 1
Installation and service of this replace should be
performed by qualied personnel. Vermont Cast-
ings Group recommends NFI certied profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certied professional.
WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Model(s):
Installation Manual
Installation and Fireplace Setup
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
replace.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable
materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Sovereign Series
SA36R
SA42R
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• DO NOT overre. Overring will void your
warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specied. Failure to comply may
cause house re.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
This replace uses SL300 Series Chimney
2” CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES AND BUILDING INSULATION FROM CHIMNEY REQUIRED.

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Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the replace or to property.
Table of Contents
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certication 4
B. Non-Combustible Materials 4
C. Combustible Materials 4
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System 5
B. Design and Installation Considerations 6
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations 6
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney 7
C. Tools and Supplies Needed 8
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components 8
E. Fireplace System Requirements 8
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions 9
B. Clearances 10
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 10
C. Construct the Chase 11
D. Frame the Fireplace 12
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace 12
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips 13
G. Outside Air Kit (optional) 14
4 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements 15
B. Offsets/Returns 16
C. Termination Requirements 17
5 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System 18
B. Assemble Chimney Sections 19
C. Secure Offset/Return 20
D. Install Ceiling Firestops 20
E. Install Attic Insulation Shield 21
F. Roof Penetration 22
G. Install Chase/Chase Top 22
H. Termination Cap Requirements 23
I. Install Termination Cap 23
6 Shrouds
A. Radiation Shield 25
B. Field Constructed Shrouds 25
1. Open Top Shroud 25
2. Mailbox Style Shroud 26
3. Roofed Style Shroud 26
7 Finishing
A. Finishing Material 27
B. Hearth Extension, Building and Finishing 28
1. Fireplace Installed Flush on the Floor
and Hearth Extension Raised to Bottom
of Firebox Opening 29
2. Raised Hearth Extension and Raised Fireplace 30
3. Fireplace Opening and Hearth Extension Flush
with the Floor 31
C. Non-Combustible Sealant Material 31
D. Mantel and Wall Projections 32
E. Sidewalls/Surrounds 33
8 Fireplace Setup
A. Gas Log/Lighter Provision 34
B. Wood Burning Inserts 34
9 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components 35
B. Optional Components 39

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Customer:
Lot/Address
Model (circle one): SA36R
SA42R
YES IF NO, WHY?
Comments communicated to party responsible
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__________________________ by ______________________on _________
Protective hearth strips installed per manual requirements. (Pg.13)
Outside air kit installed. (Pg 14)
Hearth extension installed per manual requirements.
Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements.
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements.
Chimney Section 4 & 5 (Pg. 15)
Attic insulation shield installed.
Shrouds Section 6 (Pg. 25)
Shroud is installed properly per instructions.
Fireplace Setup Section 8 (Pg. 34)
Vermont Castings Group recommends the following:
Finishing Section 7 (Pg. 27)
(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)
Comments:Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed:
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install fireplace acording to these instructions can lead to a fire or
explosion.
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from the fireplace and given tothe party
responsible for use and operation.
Verified that the chase is insulated and sealed. (Pg. 11)
Verified clearances tocombustibles. (Pg. 10)
Fireplace is leveled and secured. (Pg. 12)
Hearth extension size/height decided. (Pg. 28)
Chimneyconfiguration complies with diagrams.
Chimney installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.
Chimney air kit installed.
Firestops installed.
•That this checklist remain visible at all times on the replace until the installation is complete.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation
manual.
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Roof flashing installed.
Termination installed.
•Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your le.
Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas.
All packaging and protective materials removed.
Optional doors properly installed.
Refractory installed correctly.
Grate is properly installed.
Fireplace Install
Firescreen installed properly.

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WARNING! Risk of Fire! Vermont Casting Group dis-
claims any responsibility for, and the warranty and agency
listing will be voided by the following actions.
DO NOT:
• installoroperatedamagedreplace
• modifyreplace
• install other than as instructed by Vermont Castings
Group
• operate the fireplace without fully assembling all
components
• overre
• installanycomponentnotapprovedbyVermontCasting
Group
• installpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.
B. Non-Combustible Materials
• Materials which will not ignite and burn, composed of
any combination of the following:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
• Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
C. Combustible Materials
• Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood - Compressed paper
- Plant bers - Plastic
- Plywood/OSB - Sheet rock (drywall)
• Any material that can ignite and burn; ame proofed or
not, plastered or un-plastered
1 Product Specic & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certication
This replace may be installed in sleeping rooms. This
replace is not approved for installation in manufactured
homes. If installed with a gas log set, provisions for the
National Fuel Gas Code must be met.
This replace is UL listed for use with SL300 series chim-
ney system components.
This replace has been tested and listed for use with the
optional components specied in this manual. These op-
tional components may be purchased separately and in-
stalled at a later date. An outside air kit, gas insert, gas
log set or gas log-lighter should be installed at the time of
replace installation.
This replace system has been tested and listed in accor-
dance with UL 127 and ULC-S610 standards by Underwrit-
ers Laboratories Inc. for installation and operation in the
United States and Canada.

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2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
Figure 2.1 Typical Fireplace System
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Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains
minimum clearance
around chimney
Additional lateral
support for chimney
above roof (or enclosed
in chase) if needed
Ceiling firestop
on floor of attic
Support straps
on rafter support
chimney (not shown)
Termination cap
Chimney penetrates roof
preferably without affecting
roof rafters
Offset & Return (with hanger straps)
Framing headed off
in ceiling joists
Enclosed space above
and around fireplace
Mantel and surround
Decorative facing
and trim
Hearth extension
Factory-built fireplace
Protective metal
hearth strip(s)
Outside
combustion air
Combustible framing/header
on top of V-shaped standoffs
Chimney system
Attic insulation shield must be used
here to keep insulation away from
chimney if attic is insulated
Storm Collar
Chimney Air Kit
Required in
Canada. Outlet
must be no
less than 4 ft.
(1.22 m) off
ground level.