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Majectic SC36A Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Manual is about: SR/SC Series "A" Woodburning Fireplace

Summary of SC36A

  • Page 1

    Sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace for models: sc36a, sr36a sc42a, sr42a for use in u.S./canada underwriter's laboratories report no. Mh6018 do not discard this manual: retain for future use. 948 sr cover 11/18/97 948 sc cover 11/18/97 7412948 12/09 rev. 23 homeowner's installation and operating...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    2 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 safety information please read this manual before installing and using fireplace. Important: read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will ...

  • Page 3

    3 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 36" (914mm) 38 56m " (971mm) 40" (1016mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6m " (578mm) 1 6m " (45mm) 35 56o " (902mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6m " (197mm) 7 56o " (191mm) recessed nailing flange fp590 sc36 specs 10/28/98 11" dia. (279mm) rough openi...

  • Page 4

    4 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 5/8" (16mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/2" 42" (1067mm) 38 56m " (971mm) 46" (1168mm) 5/8" (16mm) 22 6m " (578mm) 1 6m " (45mm) 38" (965mm) 24" (610mm) 7 6m " (197mm) 7 56o " (191mm) recessed nailing flange fp592 sc42 specs 10/02 11" dia. (279mm) rough opening widt...

  • Page 5

    5 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 chase installation insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Fp554 fig. 5 fireplace and chase parts identification. Fp554 br/bc combo of iwf261 and iwf265 11/10/97 termination cap storm collar pan fl...

  • Page 6

    6 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 chimney requirements - offset installations 0 0 0 0 0 3" 11" 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄ " 20" 0 1 0 0 0 11 ¹⁄₄ " 25 ¹⁄₄ " 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂ " 29 ¹⁄₄ " 1 1 0 0 0 16 ¹⁄₂ " 34 ¹⁄₄ " 0 0 1 0 0 20 ¹⁄₄ " 40 ³⁄₄ " 2 1 0 0 0 21 ³⁄₄ " 43 ¹⁄₂ " 0 0 0 1 0 26 ¹⁄₄ " 51 ¹⁄₄ " ...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    7 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 l1 l1 lt model sk 2 wall chimney total length (lt) installed length (l1) sk81 sk818 sk83 sk84 11 56o " 17 56o " 35 56o " 47 56o " 10 56o " 16 56o " 34 56o " 46 56o " fp288 mbuf-installed length 6/17/96 fig. 7 installed lengths of chimney sections. Pla...

  • Page 8: Installation

    8 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 insulating fireplace enclosure for cold climates if you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly recommended that you insulate fireplace enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as possible. Insulate base of fireplace with a no...

  • Page 9

    9 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 framing framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in figures 1, ...

  • Page 10

    10 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 straight-up chimney installation to mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9 ¹⁄₄ " (235mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall th...

  • Page 11

    11 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 note: safety strips are not required over noncom- bustible floors where all supports at the base of the fireplace are noncombustible. Four (4) nailing flanges are incorporated on each cor- ner of the surround. Bend the nailing flanges out, level the ...

  • Page 12

    12 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Installing the firestop spacer in the ceiling hole a firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and ...

  • Page 13

    13 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 note: in the u.S., it is a good idea, although not al- ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic. Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its base extending down ...

  • Page 14

    14 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 installing top housing or termination follow the installation instructions provided with the chimney termination you have selected. Installing chimney in a chase refer to page 5, figure 5 for an illustration of a typical chase installation. Caution: ...

  • Page 15

    15 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 ma81 rev. 8/5/97 1 56o " ref. Combustible materials are permitted within a shaded area shown in figure 23 titled minimum wall clearances. * ** ma81 fig. 22 combustible mantle clearances. *12" from top of fireplace opening for radiant models 12" from ...

  • Page 16

    16 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 hearth installation a hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to figure 23 for mini- mum dimensions and mounting detail. Note: hearth extension must not cover the air inlet opening of a fireplace. ...

  • Page 17

    17 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 common materials and factors material k* r minimum thickness eh2416 common brick 0.458 5.0 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (mhsc) r value is for 1/2 inch. * units of k = btu/sq ft/hr /˚f/in ** thickness of listed material fp533add addendum 6/1/99 djt...

  • Page 18

    18 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 installing line for gas logs mhsc fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" (13 mm) gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. (mhsc manufactures a wide variety of gas logs for use in mhsc fireplaces.) be sure to have the appliance instal...

  • Page 19: Sr36A/42A, Sc36A/42A Series

    19 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 1 2 3 4 5 a b c 6 7 8 9 10 948 sr/sc parts 5/16/00 djt d 12 11 e mhsc reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. Sr36a/42a, sc36a/42a series ref. De...

  • Page 20: Accessories

    20 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 the following accessories for this appliance are available from your local majestic fireplaces distributor. Should you need additional information beyond what your distributor can furnish, contact: mhsc, 149 cleveland drive, paris, ky 40361, attn: te...

  • Page 21: Chimney Components

    21 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 chimney components round top termination top used to terminate chimney at roof. Rltsk8 (flashing not included.) round top termination - top used to terminate chimney at chase. Rltsk8l extended (flashing not included.) flashing metal finishing require...

  • Page 22

    22 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 chimney collar enclosure installs on the "over the chimney collar" of the cce-sk fireplace; provides outside air to assist in cooling the chimney system. Attic insulation shield used to prevent insulation from coming in ais-sk contact with the chimne...

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    23 sr/sc series "a" woodburning fireplace 7412948 limited warranty factory-build fireplace and components (except blowers) what is covered and for how long five-year coverage: for five years from the date this fireplace and components are first purchased for use, mhsc will, at its option, repair or ...

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    Mhsc 149 cleveland drive • paris, kentucky 40361 www.Mhsc.Com 7412948 10/08 rev. 21.