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Majestic SB5400 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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    Sb5400/sb5400hb m odels i nstallation , o peration and m aintenance m anual f or r esidential i nstallation 53d9026. Rev 2 9/08 t his fireplace is u.L. Listed for use with the “l” s eries chimney system components . Only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unv...

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    1 you have chosen the finest wood burning fireplace available. Your fireplace has been designed for years of heating and viewing enjoyment. Please take time to read this entire manual before installing or operating your fireplace. L isting and c ode a pprovals the instructions contained in this manu...

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    1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation. Save these instructions for any future repairs. 2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the fireplace. 3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users ...

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    5 3 o peration g uidelines when an ak4 combustion air assembly and a combustion air duct are attached to the connecting point on the left of the fireplace, combustion air may enter the firebox through a dampered opening behind the left side panel. This feature is designed for your benefit to reduce ...

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    6 4 c learances residential installation 53 3/8" maintain 2" min. Air space between chimney and combustibles l12 (1' pipe) l18 (11/2' pipe) l36 (3' pipe) l48 (4' pipe) flue outlet height 15 ft=min. Height (no offsets) 15ft=min. Height (2 30˚ elbows) 21 ft=mn. Height (4 30˚ elbows) 86ft=max. Height (...

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    C learances 5 note: dimensions may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerences. 4 5/16 16 1/16 9 13/16 25 9/16 12 3/16 30 3/4 21 13/16 46 3/8 27 13/16 56 3/4 30 5/16 61 11/16 le30 elbow l12 l18 l36 l36 l36 l48 l18 l36 39 5/16 76 11/16 "l" series chimney sections 47 5/8 47 l48 35 5/8 35 17 5/8 17 1...

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    F ireplace l ocation caution: do not install fireplace over carpeting. This fireplace does not weigh more than large pieces of furniture and can normally be located near a load bearing wall without requiring additional foundations or supports. If however, the fireplace is to be trimmed with a heavy ...

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    8' 0" level solid surface firestop spacer see notes joist insulate same as ceiling notes: 1. Model lf-fs-2 firestop spacer must be used. 2. Local codes may not require fire stopping at the ceiling level for chase installations, but it is recommended for safety and reducing heat loss. 3. Do not insul...

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    Multiple story installation attic space single story installation with poor location preferred location 2" min. Clearance to combustibles "l" series chimney components firestop spacer lf-fs-2 (2" air space clearance to combustibles 17" square opening in joist 15 ft min. See table 1 for roof opening ...

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    9 f loor p rotection if this fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, the floor area 20 inches in front of, and 12 inches either side of the fireplace opening must be protected by an insulating noncombustible hearth extension. This hearth extension may be either minimum 6-inch thick stone or b...

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    52 7/8" 27" 53 1/8" 68" 20" floor combustible 26 3/8" warning: the hearth extension and the metal safety strip should be installed only in a horizontal relationship to the fireplace, as illustrated. Metal safety strip hearth protector metal safety strip hearth extensions floor line with raised heart...

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    11 53d9026 f ireplace c omponents f igure 13.

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    F ireplace i nstallation l ocation s election unpack and check the fireplace and chimney for damage. If any items have been damaged, report this to your dealer. Before beginning the installation, be sure you have the proper parts in sufficient quantity. Refer to figure 28 for proper identification o...

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    13 53d9026 c himney i nstallation 1. Lay out, cut and frame openings through all ceilings and the roof at the point where the chimney will pass through. Unless the chimney is to be offset, the point where the center line of the chimney will pass through the ceiling and roof can be determined with a ...

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    Imaginary center point actual center point centerline of chimney plumb bob plumb line table 1 minimum required roof opening minimum framed opening "l" series doublewall chimney 17" x 17" 17" x 17" 1/8" 17" x 17" 1/4" 17" x 17" 1/2" 17" x 17" 3/4" 17" x 18" 1/4" 17" x 18" 3/4" 17" x 19" 3/8" 17" x 20...

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    15 53d9026 c himney o ffset i nstallation e lbow i nstallation the following are important points that should be observed when installing elbows on the fireplace: 1. The support straps of all elbows not installed directly on top of the fireplace should be nailed securely to the surrounding structure...

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    C himney o ffset and c ap i nstallation chimney housing install round chimney cap or continue chimney to proper height and storm collar flashing roof firestop spacer as required height exceeds 24ft. 2 in. When total installation two elbows may be used note: fasten support straps securely use of lf-f...

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    17 53d9026 c himney c ap i nstallation m odel lc c himney c ap s pecial n ote : the proper height as previously explained is important to assure proper draft and safety. The chimney cap extends the flue outlet four inches above the top of the last section of chimney. This should be kept in mind when...

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    C himney h eight and o ffset c harts 17 26 1/2 31 3/4 36 41 1/4 47 1/4 50 3/4 57 3/4 62 67 3/4 72 1/2 77 1/2 82 88 92 1/4 98 1/2 102 3/4 107 3/4 113 1/4 118 1/4 122 1/2 128 3/4 133 139 1/4 143 1/2 148 1/2 154 159 163 1/4 169 1/2 173 3/4 180 184 1/4 189 1/4 194 3/4 199 3/4 204 210 1/4 214 1/2 220 3/4...

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    19 53d9026 c himney c ap c hase i nstallation the preinstalled chimney sections should be no more than 13 inches below the top of the chase. The installation should be planned so that either a two-foot or three-foot chimney section will be used for the top section. This is necessary to ensure comple...

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    O utside c ombustion a ir p recautions & r ecommendations concrete slab installation (optional outside air runs) inlet grille in soffit (overhang) 8' max. Firestop spacer caution: do not take combustion air from attic space or garage. Termination cap installation above basement or crawl space firest...

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    21 53d9026 o utside c ombustion a ir p recautions & r ecommendations o utside c ombustion a ir r ecommendations ( continued ) 1. Extremely long runs and numerous turns in the duct leading from the fireplace to the combustion air assembly should be avoided. These conditions will increase the resistan...

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    C ombustion a ir a ssembly m odel ak-4 c ombustion a ir a ssembly 1. Remove the cover plate from the 4-inch outlet opening location on the left outside of the fireplace. Do not remove the cover if the outside air will not be connected. 2. Place the insulation ring between the ak-4 starting collar an...

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    23 53d9026 g as a ppliance i nstallation w arning : improper installation or operation of a gas appliance in this fireplace can allow unburned gas to leak out which will cause a fire or explosion hazard, or the release of poisonous carbon monoxide into the dwelling which can cause serious injury or ...

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    G as a ppliance i nstallation 7. Pack the insulation removed in step 4 around the pipe to prevent air flowing through the tube either into or out of the firebox. 8. Be sure the gas is turned off at the appliance, then turn the gas on at the cut off valve and test the gas line connections for leaks w...

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    25 53d9026 combustible surround placement combustible surround materials may be placed inside the shaded areas. Combustibles may not overlap edge of black painted face more than 1/8". Do not restrict side air inlets 2 1/2" (ref.) extend line from opposite rear corner of firebox past inside opening o...

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    F ireplace o peration w arning : if a decorative gas appliance is used in the fireplace the fireplace damper must be fixed in an open position. (see additional operation information in section titled “operation guidelines”.) a dvantages of a w ood b urning f ireplace these are the practical, ecologi...

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    27 53d9026 f ireplace o peration a f ew w ords of c aution beware of burning certain material in your fireplace. Among these are plastics, poison ivy twigs and stems, and chemically treated woods such as discarded poles and railroad ties. These not only create air pollution, but can induce extreme i...

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    M aintenance and s afety f uel s torage wood can be dried sufficiently for burning within a few weeks if protected form rain in a low humidity area. It is far better to cut wood and allow it to dry for a year. In all cases, the wood should be stacked so that both ends of the sticks are exposed to th...

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    29 53d9026 f ireplace m aintenance at the end of each heating season or when the fireplace will not be in use for an extended time, the ashes should be removed and the hearth area should be swept as clean as is practical. The slow absorption of moisture into the ashes over a long period of time coul...

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    18. Do store your fuel supply at a distance equal to or greater than the spacing recommended for combustible materials from the fireplace. 19. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the fireplace for the first three fires to allow materials to adjust and cure before being subjected to the intense h...

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    31 53d9026 p arts d iagram and l ist f igure 26 all repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: model number of your appliance, part name, part number, and quantity of...

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    32 53d9026 p arts d iagram and l ist f igure 27 all repair part orders should be placed through your local dealer. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: model number of your appliance, part name, part number, and quantity of...

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    33 53d9026 l imited w arranty 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 replace any defective part of this fireplace or components, or refund to you a sum not to ...

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    53d9026 attention appliance installer please return these operating and installation instructions to the appliance for consumer use..

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    September 2008 53d9026 • rev. 2 mhsc 149 cleveland drive • paris, kentucky 40361 www.Mhsc.Com.