PRECAUTIONS

Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that the installer be a qualified or certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly accepted fireplace installation and safety techniques as well as prevailing local codes.

The most important areas of concern dealing with the installation of factory-built fireplaces are clearances to combustible materials, proper assembly of component parts, height of the chimney system, the proper use of accessories supplied by the manufacturer and the techniques employed in using finishing materials applied to the wall surrounding the fireplace, hearth extensions and wall shields. Each of these topics will be covered in thorough detail throughout this manual. Please give each your special attention as you progress with your installation.

INTRODUCTION

General Information

The CST-38 and CPF-38 Series are radiant- heat, two-sided and three-sided fireplaces with required glass doors, that must be ordered separately. A steel grate is included with the CST-38 and CPF-38 to properly position the fire. An outside combustion air kit is available as optional equipment.

Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” installations with nominal dimensions and are for design and framing reference only. Actual installations may vary due to individual design prefer- ences.However,alwaysmaintainminimumclearances to combustible materials and do not violate any specific installation requirements.

These fireplaces have been tested and listed by Omni Test Labs (Report No. 116-F-20-4) to U.L. standard 127. These units are intended for installation in residential homes and other buildings of conventional construction including commercial, not in mobile homes.

These fireplace systems are designed for installation in accordance with the National Fire Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Mechanical Code and the Uniform Building Codes.

WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFACTURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OR PRACTICES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

The CST and CPF systems consists of four “subsystems”:

1.The Fireplace and Door Assemblies

2.The Chimney and Termination

3.The Optional Combustion Air Kit

4.The Chimney Air Kit (Canada Only)

CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT

REQUIREMENTS

The fireplace may be placed on or near normal construction materials*. The combustion air kit, firestop spacer and roof flashing (not chase flashings) may be placed directly on or against normal construction materials.* The chimney and fireplace outer wrapper require a minimum 2" and 1" air space to combustibles respectively. A combustible mantle may be installed 12" above the opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211, Section 7-2.3.3.

The CPF-38 fireplace opening must be kept a minimum of 8" (203 mm) from an unprotected combustible side wall. The CST-38 fireplace opening must be kept a minimum of 8" (203 mm) from a protected combustible side wall. A perpendicular side wall can not be closer that 7" (178 mm) for both the CPF-38 and CST-38 fireplaces. If there is a continuous perpendicular side wall closer than 18" from the CST-38 fireplace opening, it must be protected with a 40" x 40" x ¹⁄₂" (1016 mm x

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Chimney and

Termination

Model CPF-38

Model CST-38

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

1016 mm x 13 mm) wall shield constructed of millboard or a durable noncombustible material with an equal or greater insulating value than k=.84 BTU IN/FT2 HR ° F (refer to page 18).

As with all chimney installations, avoid overhead obstructions such as trees, power lines, etc. Additionally chimney terminations must meet certain clearance to roof requirements detailed in the paragraph titled Ten-Foot Rule Summary.

The fireplace and chimney system must be enclosed when installed in or passing through a living area where combustibles or people may come in contact with it. This is important to prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.

*Construction Materials:

 

• framing materials

• paneling

• particle board

• flooring

• millboard

• dry wall

• plywood

• etc.

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