Superior ST-1 Series, ST-3840-1 Installation Instructions Manual

Insfallation

lnsfructions

For Superior's

ST- 1 Series

Fireplace

Model

ST-3840-1

This Installation manual will enable you to make a
sale,

efcient and dependable instalbtion 01 your

lireplaca and chimney system. Please read and

understandthminst~dionsbefuebeginning

installation.

Da

not alter or modify the mnstrudion of the fire

placeor h'smrnponents underany cirarmstances.

Any modification or alleralion of the fireplace sys-

bbl

no1

tem; including
ney wmponents and accessories, may
warranty, listings and approvals of this system and
mu!d result in
installalion.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR

FUTUREREFERENCE

limitedtothefireplace,chim-

an

unsale and potentially dangerous

wid

you1

the

IMPORTANT!

'LEASE

READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR
SAFETY

1.

Before starting your lireplacs installation, read

installation instructions wefully to

these

you

undersland

Failure

lo

,&low

resuhing

elly damage.

2

Ahvays check your local building mdes. The
installation must
national coded and regulations.

3.This model lireplacemust
rior Model
Thru-flow Chimney Syslem only. This system is
intended for use
Chimney must ahuays vent to the ouiside ol the
building.

4.

thebuild-vpofsoat and creosote, inspect and dean
the
cally during the heating season.

5.

chemical chimney cleaners or Rame

your lireplaca.

TFIO

To ensure asafe lireplaca system and to prevent

lireplacs and chimney priorto use and panodi-

Use solid fuel only.

completely

them

muld

cause a fireplace

in

serious

mmpiy wilh all local, regional and

be

installed with Supe-

(10'

(2Mmm) inside diameter)

as

a residenlial type appliam.

DO

NOT use artificial bgs,

and in

miorants in

be

sure

prop

12

Always ensure that an adequate supply ol re
placement mmbustion air frwn the outside ol he
house is

accessble

I

tion. ~ireohcss mnsume iaroewlumes of airdur- I ~adorv reoresentative to ensure safe condition.
ing thec&bustionprocess.in theeventthe home
is tichtlv sealed with modern enemy efficient fea-

lures. ~uparior's optional mmbugibn air
not provide all the air required to

1.h.

Supecar is not responsible for any smoking
wlated problems that may resun from the Idol
adequate mmbuslian air. It is the responsibility of
the builderlmntraaor to ensure that adequale
mmbustion air has been provided lor the fireplace.

13.

DO

NOT use a %'lace

products not sphfied herein by Superior for use
wilh this fireplace.

14.

Superior Fireplacecompany doesnot warranty
'smoke free' operation nor are we
inadequate
systems,
quate dimney heights, adverse wind mndilions
andlor unusual environmental lactors or conditions
beyond our control.

15.

place, chimney mmponent or any accsssories.
supplied by

generai mnslructbn mndiiicns, inade

Never, under any circumstances, install a rire

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

tothe lire to

system draft caused by mechanical

Superiir FireplaosCompany. lhal has

smrt

minbus-

ki

suppwl mmbus-

insert

Or

any

rqnsible for

may

Other

-

visblewsuspededphysical damage asaresuhol
handling w transportation. These items shouid be
ihmcled bv a Suoerior distributor w aualified

Whenin doubt, consuR your Superiordistrbutor.

TOOLS AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
NORMALLY REQUIRED

w

Tools should

Phiilips screwdriver
Hammer
Saw
Level
Measuring
plumb
Electric drill and bids
Pliers
Square

Building supplies:

Framing materials
Wall finishing materials
Caulking materials

(nonmmbustible)
Fireplace surround and
hearth extension

(nonmmbustible)

Indude:

andlor Sabersaw

!ape

line

materials

6.

DO NOT

use

hard w mal under any circum-

SlanceS.

7.

NEVER

use gasoline. gasahnetype lantern hiel.
kerosene, charmal lighter fluid, or any liquids to
start w'heshen up'alire in lhis lireplam, Keep any
llammable liquids a safe distance hom the fire

place.

8.NEVER leavechildren unattended when there
a lire burning in the lireplace.

9.

Aiways

keq

Rue damper open when heat is

present in the

10.

Belore servicing, allow the lireplace to mol.
Ahvays shut of1 any gas lo the lireplaca whib
working on

11. This fireplace is
primary or secondary heat
sign is foremost intended lor archiiectural. decorat­ing and aesthelic qualities.

fireplace.

g.

This will prevent any possible burns.

not intended to be used as a

snurm. ll's unique de

is

Ffgum

NOTE:

1

CUG?AUS6

kLffiTRATKXIS

NOTTOSULE

PRECAUTIONS
Nole: Thew, firepbm systems are nol difficuk

insiall. However,
recommended that
certified Tradesman' familiar with mmonly ac­cepted fireplace
as well as prevailing

The most important areas

installatian ol ladory-built fireplaces are clear-

the
ances to
of component
theproperuseolaccessory equipment suppled by
Superior and the
finishing materials applied to the wall surrounding
the fireplace, hearth
Each

01

these topics will

detail

thrwghout

your

special

installalion.

WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THIS FIRE­PLACE IN CANADA, THE CHIMNEY AIR

I

MUST BElNSTALLEDPERWARtJOCK HERSiY

I

INTERNATIONAL. INC. -STING.TrllS IS NOT A
U.L. LISTED INSTALLATION

WARNING: WHEN

*

PLACE IN
AIR SPACE FROMTHE CHIMNEY IS Z(51MM).

INTRODUCTION
General

in

the Interest of safety,

lhe Installer

installalion and safety techniques

local codes.

mmbustible materiais, prow assembly

pas, height olthechimney sptem,

lechniques employed in utilizing

exlensions and wall shields.

this

manual. Please glve each

anention as you progress with your

iNSTALLlNG THIS FIRE-

CANADA,THE REQUIRED hllNlMUM

Information

be

of concern dealing whh

be

mvered in thorough

il

a qualifd

KIT

This lire~lace svslem is inlended lor inslallation in
accordaceinrhthe National Fire Protection Slan­dardforchimneys. lirepiaces andxriid luel burning

to

appliances: NFPA 211 and in

is

mdes such as the BOCA Basic~National Codes.

or

the

Standard Mechanical Code. Unilorm Building

Codes andlor the Canadian National Codes.
FAILURETOUSEPARTS MANUFACTUREDBY

SLPEROR FIREPLACE COMFANY OR
MATEFIALSDESCR BEDIN-HISMANUALMAY

F

CREATE A
RIOR S

The

ST-1 system Consists of four 'sub-systems':

1.

The Fireplace and Door Assemblies

2.

The Chimney and Termination

3.

The Optionai Combustion Air Kit

4.

Chimney Air Kit (Canada Only)

CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT
REQUIREMENTS

ST-1 Series may

The
mnstrudion materials.' The mmbustion air lot.
lirestop
ings) may be placed directly on or agalnst normal
mnstrudion material'. The chimney requires a
minimum 1'
mmbustiMes. A combustible mantel may
stalled 12' above the lireplace opening as per
NFPA 211.
mum is

RE rlAZARD AhD VOID SUPE-

LIMITED WARRANTY.

be

spacer

and rwf llashings (not chase llash-

(25mm)" (See *'Note) air space to

Seclion

7-3.3.3.

14'(356mm) ahave lhe opening.

acmrdance with

placed on or near normal

In Canada the mini-

VARI.

be

in.

FRAMING

As many
tins
piam. The lollowing illustrations depid these van
ationsol wall enclosures. Several
may
etc.

WALL

VARIATIONS

as

six (6) different lramed wall mnfigura

on

be

mnstruded lo endow

incorporalebaokshelves, wmdstoragetax~

Parallel

Walls

ha

ST-1

ol

thesedesign

lire

+mk

"v'

Type

Walls

I

8,

'H"

Typ

Walls

I

I

ST-1 Series is a nominal heat circulaling. Iwo

The
sided fireplace with standard glass dwn. A steei

bar

grateis also included whh the ST-1 to properly

position the fire. An oulside wmbustion air kit,
Modei CAK-4, is available as optional equipment.

Note: lllusirations shown reflect 7ypical'installa­lions

wrth

nominal

dimensions

and framing referenm only. Actual instaliatbns
may vary due to individual design preferences.
However, alwaysmaintain minimum clearances lo
mbustible materials anddo not vbkte any

ci(c

installation requirements.

The ST-1 Series fireplace has been tested and

WarnockHersey International, Inc.to U.L.

listed by
127standard lor U.S. installationsand U.L.C.S610
standard lor Canadian inslaliations. This unit is
intended to be installed in
buildings of conventional
bile homes.

and are for desrgn

spe

residenlial homes and

mnstrudwn, not in mo-

fireplaceandchimney must be enclosed when

The
installed in or passing through a living area where

combustiblesorpeoplemaycome

imponant toprevent possbk personal injury

This is
or fire hazard.

'Construnion Materials:
framing materials

plywood

panicle board

.

flwring

.

milboard
dry wall

.paneling

etc.

For questions,

nor Fireplace Company. Special restrictions apply
to the
walls

"Note:
required when Installing
Canada.

piease

call

Iron! and lacing of Ihe lireplace and nearby

(See

pages 16 and 17

Z"(51mmJ

HOE:

DUCALLIS6

airspace

IUUSTRATlONS

in mntad with it.

yourdistrbutor or Supe

).

10

comburtlbles

Mods1

ST-3840-1

NOTTOSCKE

In

AJmTL

"L"

Typo

Wallr

=DzDE

'TType

Walls

A

4.

Use this intormation

ing mde to determine
port.

CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK THE HEAT CIRCU­LATING AIR INLETS AND OUTLETS.
MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL

It you plan lo raise the fireplace and heaflh exten.
sion, build lhe ptattorm assembly then psition
fireplace and heanh extension on top. Secure the
platform to the

TO

INSTALL:

1.

Slide fireplace into prepared lraming or

Slep
position

fireplacein its final position and frame later.

Slep

2.

Insen the metalsalety strips, packaged with
Ihe fireplace, benealh the
(figures4

1'

Note: Salety strips are not required when

rests on a non-combustible flour.

and5

(25mm) tor continual coverage ol the Boor.

lb'(l3mml

Clunner

To

Bclh

Sides

and

consult your local bud-

if

you need additional sup

FIRE HAZARD.

tbor to prevent possible shining.

firepbce

).The

safety strips should overlap

>

Hosrth

Eaenwon

$k:;

DOING

as

illustrated

firsplace

SO

Flgure

6

Metal

Safsty

Slrip

Figure

7

Nole:

The

'7

rype

safety strip is not supplied by

Superior.

3.

Reler to fireplace drawings and

Step
tionsonpages6 and7 forlraming dimensionsand
details. Fake
top oi

header may be positioned directly on

the lirephce spacers.

specifics-

Step

5.

Fireplace should be securedto side fram-

8d

U.L.

*?\

nails

be-

lbted

ing members using nailing flanges. Use
(Figure

9).

Flgure

9

Note: The nailing flange and the area direah
hind the naiing Rangeare exempt from the fireplace
clearances
label.

FOR

PROCEED

Note:

installation.

Step6.Attachthe4'(102mm)

4

air
transition,usvlgthetwo
transition (Figure 10).

described

CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS,

wrrn

W.H.I.

kit

over the grill on the dosed end of the

on the fireplace dearanca

STEPS

e-9.

#sled only. This k not a

mllarhomtheCAK-

(2)

screwsmountedonlhe

Met4
Salon(

Str>pr

Figure

4

PMorm

Hdanh

Exlen$ion

bpF&k

Flgure

5

Note: Install the hearth extension only
trated.

Thesafety strips should
lhe fireplace
support k used to elevate the firqlaca above the

fbor,

used to protect the front surface of the wwd sup­Port
sion (Figures
tacked down to prevent possible movemen!.

2'

a'2typesaletyst<pshouid befabricdtedand

as

weil

as

6and7). Thesalety stripsshould

exlend m lrontand sidesof

(51mm). In the even( a woalen

the floor beneath the health exten-

Hssnh

Enension

%or

Meld
Safely

Slrips

as

illus-

be

IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
CAN THE FIREPLACE TOP SPACERS BE
REMOVEDOR MODIFIED.DONOTNOTCHTHE
HEADER TO
PLACE TOP SPACERS.

Step 4.Fireplacernay besecured tothelloor. Bend
down four
iireplace and secure wdh na~is (Figure

Flgure

NOTE:

FIT

LOWER THAN THE FIRE-

(3)

anchortabs located at thebase ofthe

8

DIAUIAUSa

LLUmATDNS

NOTTOSCME

-

~

8).

~~~

-

Figure

10

Slep7.Connedthe4'(102mm)Ctass

mllar(justmounted) wiihthescremprovided in he
hardware

Step8. RoutetheClass 1 duct outthe backorside
wall, up through the
outside wall. The dun should be bcated abave
snow level.

kit.

i

1

1

dudtothe

ceiiing w floor joists to

an

Note: If the fireplace $ instailed againsr an inside

I-.

wall, the Class I duct may be extended into

,entilatedatf~ space at least

fhe anic floor. Secure the duct hod to a vertical
post with the inlet positioned downward. Ensure
nothing blocks the
never terminate higher than the chimney.

Step

9.

'

I

1

Cut or kame hole through !he outside wall

installatun of the dud inlel hood.

lor the
(1 14mm) diameter hole issuflident. Feed iheloose
end aflhe flexible duct through the hole

Inlet Hcod and attach lo mllar on lnlet Hood using
Two(2) screws. Insert hood intoopening. securein

placewithnailsdf~enthrough

Seal with non-combustible watemroof silicon tw
cauking. It additional duct is needed, use Class 1

metdlic dud.

INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM

hood opening. lhe dud must

1B'

(457mm) above

A

cul

holesinhaodllange.

4

112'

lor the

.

,

FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

a

pJ.:.

Figure

(546mm)

-

TCQ

Vlew

12

1.Chedclluedamperforproperqeration.

Step

open, slide handle to lhe

will open automatically. To dose, pull handle down

slide right. Damper will

position.

2.

Using standard mnslnrdian framing tech-

Step
niques,

mnslmct qening lor chimney route up

-

lhroughtheceiling(s)and roolorthrough anoutside

:me.

Framing

musmaintainadequateminimumairspace

dearance at all times.

CALITON: ALLOW MINIMUM

"NOTEJ

TIBLE FRAMING

VERTICAL CR OFFSET ClllMNEY INSTALLA.

TION. ALSO MAINTAIN AIR SPACE ONTOP OF

THE FIREPLACE AS DEFINED BY

ERS AND

(Tan

CHIMNEY AIR SPACE TO COMBUS-

STANDOFFS (FIGURE

1"

A!rSpco

Canada)*

let

and release. Damper

be

lxked in the closed

1"

(25MM)

MEMFERS THROUGHOUT

-

~

THE

11

1.

(SEE

SPAC.

ln

Canada)

To

Figure

13

Accessary Access

End

Vlew

Figure

14

Opposing

End

View

Figom

11

"Note:2"(51mmJ

requlred when Installing Model

6

Canada.

alrspace

lT

Air

to

combustibles

ST-3840-1

Spaca

in

Figure

15

Fmnt

View