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Home My WebLink About2311 CARINGA WAY; 43; CB011356; Permit11-05-2001 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Av Carlsbad, CA 92008 Miscellaneous Permit Permit No:CB011356 Building Inspection Request Line (760) 602-2725 Job Address: Permit Type: Parcel No: Valuation: Reference*: Project Title: 2311 CARINGA WY CBAD St: 43 MISC Subtype: 2152402741 Lot#: $1,800.00 OTHER 0 SULLIVAN RESIDENCE INSTALL WOOD BURNING STOVE, NO GAS Applicant: SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS 2311 CARINGA WAY #43 CARLSBAD CA 92009 Status: ISSUED Applied: 04/10/2001 Entered By: MDP Plan Approved: 04/10/2001 Issued: 04/10/2001 Inspect ARSaS 1M95/01 0002 01 CGP Owner: SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS 2311 CARINGA WAY #43 CARLSBAD CA 92009 02 20-00 Total Fees: $60.00 Miscelaneous Fee #1 Miscelaneous Fee #2 Additional Fees Total Payments To Date: $40.00 PERMIT EX FEE Balance Due: $40.00 $20.00 $0.00 $20.00 TOTAL PERMIT FEES $60.00 Inspector: FINAL APPROVAL Date: I I -fe"0(Clearance: NOTICE: Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the Imposition" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to as lees/exactions.'' You have 90 days from the date this permit was issued to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedures set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capactiy changes, nor planning, zoning, grading or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise expired. 31 04/10/2001 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Av Carlsbad, CA 92008 Miscellaneous Permit Permit No:CB011356 Building Inspection Request Line (760) 602-2725 Job Address: Permit Type: Parcel No: Valuation: Reference #: Project Title: 2311 CARINGA WY CBAD St: 43 MISC Subtype: OTHER 2152402741 Lot#: 0 $1,800.00 SULLIVAN RESIDENCE INSTALL WOOD BURNING STOVE, NO GAS Applicant: SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS 2311 CARINGA WAY #43 CARLSBAD CA 92009 Status: ISSUED Applied: 04/10/2001 Entered By: MDP Plan Approved: 04/10/2001 Issued: 04/10/2001 Inspect Area: Owner: SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS 2311 CARINGA WAY #43 CARLSBAD CA 92009 4240 04/10/01 0002 01 02 COP 40.00 Total Fees: $40.00 Total Payments To Date:$0.00 Balance Due: $40.00 Miscelaneous Fee #1 Miscelaneous Fee #2 Additional Fees TOTAL PERMIT FEES PERMIT $40.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00 PERMIT E WITH U.B.C. Inspector: FINAL APPROVAL Date:Clearance: NOTICE: Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "Imposition" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to as "fees/exactions." You have 90 days from the date this permit was issued to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedures set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the protest and any other required Information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capactiy changes, nor planning, zoning, grading or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise expired. PERMIT APPLICATION CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PLAN CHECK N0.£>\ EST. VAL. Plan Ck. Deposit. Validated By Date Address (include Bldg/Suite #)Business Name (at this address) Legal Description Lot No.Subdivision Name/Number Unit No.Phase No.Total # of units Assessor's Parcel #Existing Use Proposed Use Description of Wor UAsesx SO. FT.L \ tot Stories ir=v # of BeUrooms # of Bathrooms Name Address City Q Agsrit for Owner State/Zip Telephone t>Fax* Name Address State/Zip Telephone # Telephone # (Sec. 7031.5 Business and Professions Code: Any City or County which requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish or repair any structure, prior to its issuance, also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's License Law [Chapter 9, commending with Section 7000 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code] or that he is exempt therefrom, and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($5001). Name State License # Address License Class City State/Zip City Business License # Telephone # Designer Name State License » Address City State/Zip Telephone Workers' Compensation Declaration: I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations: n I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self-insure for workers' compensation as provided by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. Q I have and will maintain workers' compensation, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. My worker's compensation insurance carrier and policy number are: Insurance Company Policy No._ Expiration Date (THIS SECTION NEED NOT BE COMPLETED IF THE PERMIT IS FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS [$100] OR LESS) Q CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION: I certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of California. WARNING: Failure to secure workers' compensation coverage is unlawful, and shall subject an employer to criminal penalties and civil fines up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), in addition to the cost of compensation, damages as provided for In Section 3706 of the Labor code. Interest and attorney's fees. SIGNATURE DATE n I herebyaffirm that I am exempt from the Contractor's License Law for the following reason: ^^•JP^T, as owner of the property or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work and the structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who does such work himself or through his own employees, provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is soldxWtffiih one year of completion, the owner-builder will have the burden of proving that he did not build or improve for the purpose of sale). \ .XtJ I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The ^* Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and contracts for such projects with contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractor's License Law). O I am exempt under Section Business and Professions Code for this reason: 1. I personally plan to provide the major labor and materials for construction of the proposed property improvement. Q YES QNO 2. I (have / have not) signed an application for a building permit for the proposed work. 3. I have contracted with the following person (firm) to provide the proposed construction (include name / address / phone number / contractors license number): 4. I plan to provide portions of the work, but I have hired the following person to coordinate, supervise and provide the major work (include name / address / phone number / contractors license number): 5. I will provide some of the work, but I have contracted (hired) of work): arsons to provide the work indicated (include name / address / phone number / typede name i / / PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE Is the applicant or future building occupant required to submit a business plan, acutely hazardous materials registrati program under Sections 25505, 25533 or 25534 of the Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act? D YES Is the applicant or future building occupant required to obtain a permit from the air pollution control district or air quality management district? Is the facility to be constructed within 1,000 feet of the outer boundary of a school site? Q YES Q NO IF ANY OF THE ANSWERS ARE YES, A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MAY NOT BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT HAS MET OR IS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT. form or risk management and prevention D NO D YES D NO I hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 3097(0 Civil Code). LENDER'S ADDRESSLENDER'S NAME ' ,-vr* . , -, .% :v"" -. :-• .. ;.. I certify that I have read the application and state that the above information is correct and that the information on the plans is accurate. I agree to comply with all City ordinances and State laws relating to building construction, I hereby authorize representatives of the City of Carlsbad to enter upon the above mentioned property for inspection purposes. I ALSO AGREE TO SAVE, INDEMNIFY AND KEEP HARMLESS THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, JUDGMENTS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH MAY IN ANY WAY ACCRUE AGAINST SAID CITY IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GRANTING OF THIS PERMIT. OSHA: An OSHA permit is required for excavations over 5'0" deep and demolition or construction of structures over 3 stories in height. EXPIRATION: Every permit issued by the building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of suchnermit or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a periodof_lflu-days (Section 106.4.4\lniform Building Code). ^ \st *t """"" C I ~Jr APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE S^l 0-L*t-^—t> ^-A. j^**—*—<—g—<r DATE WHITE: FilS YELLOW: Applicant PINK: Finance City of Carlsbad Bldg Inspection Request For 11/07/2001 Permit* CB011356 Title: SULLIVAN RESIDENCE Description: INSTALL WOOD BURNING STOVE, NO GAS Inspector Assignment: NF Type:MISC Sub Type: OTHER Job Address: 2311 CARINGAWY Suite: 43 Lot 0 Location: APPLICANT SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS Owner: Remarks: Phone: 0000000000. Inspector: Total Time: CD Description 47 Fireplace/Chimney Act Comments Requested By: N/A Entered By: ROBIN Associated PCRs Inspection History Date Description Act Insp Comments 06/12/2001 68 Fireplace/Tie Straps CO PY SEE LIST 04/25/2001 19 Final Structural CA PY 04/25/2001 68 Fireplace/Tie Straps CA PY City of Carlsbad Bldg Inspection Request For: 06/12/2001 Permit* CB011356 Title: SULLIVAN RESIDENCE Description: INSTALL WOOD BURNING STOVE, NO GAS Inspector Assignment: PY Type:MISC Sub Type: OTHER Job Address: 2311 CARINGAWY Suite: 43 Lot 0 Location: APPLICANT SULLIVAN MARTHA J, FRANCIS Owner: Remarks: FIREPLACE INSPECTION AT UNIT 43 Phone: 7604385292 Inspector: Total Time: CD Description 68 Fireplace/Tie Straps Act Comments Requested By: HAROLD Entered By: CHRISTINE Associated PCRs Inspection History Date Description Act Insp Comments 04/25/2001 19 Final Structural CA PY 04/25/2001 68 Fireplaceme Straps CA PY CITY OF CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPARTMENT DATE NOTICE LOCATION o?3/l PERMIT NO. TIME (760) 602-2700 1635 FARADAY AVENUE 43 J? nFOR INSPECTION CALL (760) 602-2725. RE-INSPECTION FEE DUE? I I YES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/CONTACT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Care and Operations Manual Warranty and Service Instructions For Superior's Multi-View Wood Burning Fireplaces Models CR-3835R CR-3835L CST-38 CPF-38 The information contained in this manual ap- plies to all model fireplaces identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe and dependable service from your Superior fireplace system. Keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Before you start your first fire, read this Care and Operations Manual carefully to be sure you understand your fireplace system completely. Failure to follow these suggestions could result in hazardous operation or fireplace malfunc- tion, creating a serious potential for personal injury and/or property damage. If you have any questions regarding the safe use or operation of you fireplace, contact your local Superior distributor, your contractor/ builder or Superior Fireplace Company. PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. APPROVED City of CARLSBAD BUILDING DEPT. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety precautions page 2 General information page 2 Fuels Pa9e 2 Decorative gas log sets page 2 Disposal of ashes page 3 Softwood vs hardwood page 3 Starting a fire page 4 Glass doors page 4 Combustion Air page 5 Refractories page 6 Maintenance Guidelines page 6 Twice a year check-up page 6 Creosote Formation and Removal page 7 Trouble shooting page 7 Warranty.: page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! READ AND UNDER- STAND BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. 1. Use SOLID WOOD only for fuel. It is best to use dry and well seasoned hardwood. Soft woods tend to burn very quickly. Solid scrap construction lumber producesexcessive sparks. DO NOT use treated wood, artificial wax base logs, charcoal, coal, trash, driftwood or woods that have been dipped in tar, pitch, creosote, etc. Wood products made with synthetic bind- ers, such as plywood, produce abnormally high temperatures and sputtering, smoking fires. 2. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the fireplace. 3. Keep the chimney damper open while any fire or smoldering embers are present. 4. Never block or restrict the room air intake grille across the bottom front or the warm air outlet grille across the top front of the fireplace. 5. With the fire burning, close the protective mesh screens to keep sparks and embers IN- SIDE the firebox. 6. Keep any combustible furniture or decora- tive pillows at least 36' (914 mm) from the fireplace opening. 7. Never leave your fireplace unattended while it is burning. 8. Be careful adding wood fuel to the fire or handling fireplace tools such as shovels, tongs or pokers. 9. Never modify or alter your fireplace system in any way. To do so may create a potential fire hazard and void Superior's Limited Warranty. 10. The bottom refractory can be cracked by excessive abuse such as tossing heavy logs onto the grate or gouging with fireplace tools. Exercise caution when adding wood to your fireplace. 11. DO NOT use a fireplace insert or any other product not specified by Superior for use with this fireplace. 12. If you are using your fireplace as a "deco- rative appliance", such as with a permanently installed gas log set, the fireplace damper must be permanently fixed in the open position. This includes unlisted "vent-free" gas log sets. Listed "vent-free" log sets may be operated with the damper clamped closed. 13. Always ensure that an adequate supply of replacement combustion air from the outside of the house is accessible to the fire to support normal combustion. Fireplaces consume large volumes of air during the normal combustion process. In the event the home is tightly sealed with modern energy efficientfeatures, Superior's optional combustion air kit may not provide all the air required to support combustion. Supe- rior is not responsible for any smoking or related problems that may result from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is the responsi- bility of the builder/contractor to ensure that adequate combustion air has been provided for the fireplace. 14. Superior Fireplace Company does not war- ranty "smoke free" operation nor are we responsiblefor inadequate system draft caused by mechanical systems, general construction conditions, inadequate chimney heights, ad- verse wind conditions and/or unusual environmental factors or conditions beyond our control. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The all-steel, multi-wall firebox is the heat center of the system. It is well insulated for safe clearance to combustibles. 2. The hearth floor ot the firebox is a brick pattern reinforced refractory base for your fire. On certain models, the sides and rear of the firebox are also refractory for authenticity and safety. 3. The metal chimney sections extending from the firebox top to beyond your roof are two walled and air-cooled. The inner passage, or flue, provides the exit for smoke and gases. 4. The flue damper is either fully open or fully closed by the handle you find in the center and top of the firebox. It must be open when fire is present so smoke and gases can escape. It should be closed only when the fire is com- pletely out - keeping room air from being lost up the flue. 5. Closed screens prevent fire, sparks and embers from popping out of the firebox while a fire is burning. Pull screens back when adding wood to the firebox. 6. Why use a fuel grate? Besides positioning the firebed properly, it protects the refractory floor, back and sides of the fireplace. Further, it en- sures a proper flow of combustion air into and around the firebed. The Superior grate must be used at all times when burning. Your warranty may be voided without the use of this grate. 7. Remember, your fireplace is not intended to heat your entire home. Certain models, such as the PF, PR, CC, and ST-A fireplaces are not intended asaprimary or secondary heatsource. Their unique designs are intended for architec- tural, decorating and aesthetic considerations. FUELS Never Use Coal in Your Fireplace Your Superior fireplace system is not designed to be used with coal derivative products. The combustion process of certain types of coal can deposit corrosive materials in the fireplace and chimney system which can lead to prema- 'ture product failure. Never use coal as a fuel in a Superior fireplace system. Decorative Gas Log Sets If your Superior fireplace system was installed with a gas line and you wish to install a decora- tive gas appliance (gas log set), it must contain an automatic shut-off device and be installed in accordance with local codes and/or the Na- tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1A and NFPA-54-1988. CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE GAS APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. Wood Fuel Pointers Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source. Normally it burns clean, leaving only a minimum of waste ash, provides comforting heat and can provide a variety of aromas and visual images. You Will want to know which woods are best for use. Sometimes you may want a quick, short fire to offset a morning chill. Soft woods are preferable in this case. Other times you would want more slow burning and a uniform heat output. Hardwoods are preferable for this use. The amount of heat available from the logs will be about equal on a weight basis. However, logs are generally not weighed so the amount of heat will depend on: 1. The type of wood used. 2. How dry it is. 3. How many logs you put in. 4. The size of the logs. The last statement means that one big log weighing 10 pounds has as much heating po- tential as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air cannot get at the solid log to feed the fire so the solid log will burn slowly. While you would get the same amount of heat out of either fire, the smaller the pieces of wood and the more air space around them, the faster the fire will burn. Disposal of ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on anon-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or other wise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Softwood vs Hardwood Softwoods contain about 15 percent highly flammable resin which generates creosote soot in the chimney flue. Burning softwood exclu- sively may not be as desirable nor as safe as burning denser hardwoods. Many experienced fire-builders use small amounts of softwood kindling and newspaper in conjunction with starting a fire with split hardwood logs. Here are some guidelines to remember: 1. Softwoods produce fast warming and shorter fires. Hardwoods burn less vigorously, have shorter flames and produce steady, glowing coals. 2. As a general rule, denser woods contain more potential heat per pound. Most softwoods offer moderate heat value per pound. 3. Different woods vary widely in flame heights, flame intensities, smoke characteristics and in sparking. Most hardwoods do not spark. 4. Most freshly cut "green" wood will not burn well and will smoke. Green wood can be from 10 to 40 percent less efficient than air-dried seasoned wood. 5. Moisture and resin found inside unseasoned wood cells will build up pressure under heat and explode as sparks. 6. Most wood needs to be seasoned 9 to 12 months to reduce the moisture content and produce good steady fires. When moisture content is reduced from 60 to 20%, the gain in heat potential is nearly 7%. 7. Proper storage of wood, especially during seasoning, is essential, We recommend that you: a. Never store wood on the ground. This will cause rotting and insect infiltration. Raise wood on flat rock or scrap wood. b. Stack wood loosely to allow air circulation. c. Store wood where it will not be excessively exposed to weather, such as under a tarp or under a roof. d. Do not stack wood directly against the walls of your home. 8. Be a knowledgeable wood buyer. There is a difference in cord sizes. A standard cord stack of logs is 4 ft. high by 8 ft. long by 4 ft. deep or the equivalent of this cubic footage. A face cord is the same height and length as a standard cord but the depth is only the length of the logs (12,18 or 24 inches). A face cord can contain as little as 25% of the wood found in a standard cord. If you buy by the ton, remember that wood becomes lighteras it dries. When buying green or wet wood, ask for some extra poundage to allow for the extra water you will be getting. 9. When comparing woods of the same mois- ture content and same species, we find most woods have approximately the same heating potential per pound. However, most wood is sold by volume, not by weight. To determine the best heating source, look at the density of various wood types. (Density is the weight for a given size.) The higher the density, the more potential heat output. A standard cord has a volume of 128 cubic feet. This figure also includes the air space between and around the wood. The ac- tual volume in a standard cord is between 60 and 100 cubic feet; depending on how tightly the wood is packed. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE Assuming thatyou are comparing two standard cords of different species but the same volume and moisture content, the denser species will provide more BTU's. The table of wood species/ densities reveals more helpful guidelines. StmdarfCorf ofWiod Figure 1 HARDWOODS Alser, Red Ash Aspen Basswood, American Beech, American Birch Butternut Cherry, Black Chestnut, American Cottonwood Elm Hackberry Hickory, Pecan Hickory, True Honey locust Locust, Black Magnolia Maple Oak, Red Oak, White Poplar Sassafras Sweet gum Sycamore, American Tanoak Tupelo Walnut, Black Willow, Black SOFTWOODS Bald cypress Cedar Douglas Fir Fir Hemlock Larch, Western Pine Redwood Spruce Tamarack DENSITY .41 .49-.60 .3B-.39 .37 .64 .55-.6S .38 .50 .43 .34-.40 .60.63 .53 .60.66 .69-75 .66 (est.) .69 .48-.50 .4S-.63 .S9-.67 .64-.8S .42 .42 .52 .49 .64 (est.) .50 .55 .39 DENSITY .46 .31 -.47 .46-.50 .32-.43 .40-.45 .52 .39-.S9 .35-.40 .35-.41 .53 STARTING A FIRE' 1. To startaf ire in a Superior fireplace properly, first check the operation of the flue damper. The design of the flue damper assembly varies for some model fireplaces. For the standard corner opening fireplaces (CR Series) the damper is activated byacenter mounted handle. The damper is opened by pulling the handle forward. To close, the handle is pushed all the way to the back of the firebox. The damper is NOT ADJUSTABLE between the open and closed position. The damper handles on the CC-5700, PF-9000 and PR-7800 fireplaces are attached vertically in the center of the fireplaces. To open, twist the handle either clockwise or counter clockwise and push up on the handle. To close, pull handle down and twist 1/4 turn either clockwise or counter clockwise. To open the damper on the CST and CPF fireplaces, push the center damper handle straight up. To close pull handle down. To open the damper on the ST-A fireplace, slide handle to the left and release. Damper will open automatically. To close, pull handle down and slide to the right. Note: The ST-A damper may be operated from both firebox openings. There are two (2) clamper handle brackets, located in each fireplace open- ing. The damper handle may be secured in either bracket. 2. The grate in the firebox should be centered on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can breath properly. Crumble and twist plenty of newspapers UNDER the grate and criss-cross some small dry kindling sticks on top of the paper or on the bottom of the grate. 3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood to provide plenty of air space between. 4. Now, light the paper at both sides of the firebox. 5. Close the screens to prevent the escape of sparks and embers. 6. Close the damper only when your fire is completely out and ashes are cold. Keep closed when fireplace is not in use to prevent unneces- sary loss of heated or cooled air. GLASS DOORS Superior offers glass door enclosures in two different styles; "All-Glass™" Twin Pane and bi- fold design with tempered glass panes. The PF, PR, ST-A and CC Series fireplaces come standard with specially designed glass doors. Removal or modifications to the stan- dard glass doors may void your warranty and cause a smoking condition. WARNING: THE CC AND CR SERIES FIRE- PLACES SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PAR- TIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREAT- ING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. REFER TO FIGURE2 f OR PROPER OPER- ATING CONDITIONS. Glass DoorsFully Open orFully Closed CR Series Figure 2 CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION EXISTS, GLASS DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED DURING FIREPLACE OPERATION. WARNING: THE ST-A, PF, PR, CST AND CPF FIREPLACES SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH BOTH SETS OF GLASS DOORS FULLY CLOSED. IFTHE DOORS ARE LEFT OPEN OR PARTIALLY CLOSED, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. REFER TO FIGURES 3 AND 4 f Qf\ PROPER OPERAT- ING CONDITIONS. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE Both Sets of Gins DoorsFully Closed ST-A and CST Models Figure 3 Both Sets of Glass DoorsFully Closed PF and CPF Models Figure 4 Care and Cleaning ol Your Glass Doors Never clean the glass when the doors are hot. Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass or household cleaner to clean the glass or the door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will damage the finish of your glass door. In most cases, a clean dampened towel fol- lowed by a dry towel will clean the glass. To remove any stubborn stains from the glass, use a mild soap solution and a towel dampened with clean water and then dry with a clean dry towel. Glass Door Operating Safety Precautions and Instructions • The fire must always be confined within the boundaries of the fuel grate. • The fireplace screens must always be closed whenever the fireplace is operated. • Never slam the glass door since it could cause the glass to break. • Do not build excessively large or hot fires. Scorching or discoloring of the solid brass or plated brass trim could result. • Extreme temperature changes can cause glass breakage—do not build a hot fire and close the glass doors if the doors are cold. •If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass which can cause the glass to break when heated. Replace the pane of glass by contacting your nearest Superior Fireplace Distributor. CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET HOT—ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS. WARNING: CERTAIN MODEL FIRE- PLACES REQUIRE THAT THE GLASS DOORS BE CLOSED DURING OPERA- TION. BE AWARE THAT SAFETY GLASS IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT AND MAY BREAK, EXPELLING HOT GLASS INTO THE ROOM, ADVISE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERAT- ING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. IMPORTANT: Solid polished brass and plated polished brass glass doors may have a plastic covering over all brass pieces for. protection during shipping and handling. The plastic covering should be removed before installa- tion of the glass doors. Under the plastic covering is a protective lacquer coating which should not be removed, in some instance^, if it is removed, irreversible damage to the brass finish could occur. Refer to the follow- ing for specific Information on solid polished brass and plated polished brass. IMPORTANT: The lacquer coating on the solid polished brass glass doors and the PF-9000, PR-7800 and CC-5700 trim pieces, can be damaged or removed causing corrosion and/ or tarnish. To help protect the solid brass; use a non-acidic wax and avoid the over-spray of acidic/alkali based glass cleaners on the brass pieces. If the solid brass begins to turn black, all the protective coating should be removed and the metal re-polished, either by hand or professionally. Subsequently, the finish will not be as "bright" or lustrous without the protective coating. Solid polished brass will acquire a patina over years of use. This is a normal occurrence and can be polished. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the protective lacquer coating from plated polished doors and trim. To do so could cause irreversible damage to the plated brass. Please under- stand that the heat of the lire will cause the protective lacquer finish to slightly change to a light caramel color. Do not be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence. COMBUSTION AIR A proper amount of combustion air is impor- tant for your fireplace. Fireplaces consume large amounts of oxygen. It is important to allow an adequate supply of air. If the fireplace is not equipped with an outside air kit, it may not obtain sufficient amounts of combustion air from inside the house or structure in which it is installed. Therefore, the fire may draw from an outside air source and pull air in through the chimney. This may cause smoke spillage into the room. Smoke spillage often occurs when a fire is first started, until the fireplace and the chimney has had the opportunity to "come up to tempera- ture" and to begin to function normally. If smoke spillage problems persist, a-window may be opened just a crack to allow the proper flow of combustion air to the fireplace. If your fireplace is equipped with an outside combustion air kit, keep open at all times when fire is burning and close when fire is out to prevent cold air intrusion. '» Combustion Air Control The operation and location of the outside air control lever varies to some extent on different fireplace models. On Superior's CR Series fireplaces, the control lever that operates the outside combustion air valve has been pre-installed on your fireplace. A coverplate has been mounted over this con- trol lever only if the outside air kit has not been attached. The control lever is located on the closed end of the fireplace opening behind the screen. To open the air damper, turn the lever handle 1 /2 turn counter clockwise (or until lever can be moved upward), then re-tighten at de- sired open position. To close damper, reverse procedure (figure 5). Figure 5 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE On the Corneramic™, trie pre-installed outside combustion air control lever is located on the closed end of the fireplace opening behind the screen. To open, move the lever either up or down. To close, the lever should be moved to the center at a true vertical position (Figure 6). Open Clued Open FigureG On Superior's ST-A and PF fireplaces, the con- trol lever has been pre-installed on yourfireplace. A cover plate has been mounted over this control lever only if the outside air kit has not been attached. The control lever is located on the left hand or closed side of the fireplace behind the screen. To open the air damper, pull the leverall the way out. To close, push the lever all the way in. (Figure/) Open PositionLeftside Open Position ShownRight SMe Figure 7 On Superior's Custom Series fireplaces, the control leverthat operates the outside combus-' tion air valve is located on one lower side behind the screen panel. Push the lever all the way in to open the air valve and pull the lever all the way out to close the air valve (Figure 8). Open Figures The control lever in the PR fireplace has been pre-installed and is located above the rear re- fractory. The lever is best operated with a fireplace poker. To open the air damper, push the lever to the left. To close the air damper, push the lever to the right (Figure 9). OPEN CLOSE Lever Figure 9 The outside air damper should be Kept closed on all fireplaces except when the fireplace is in operation. If there is no heat present in the firebox, the air damper should be closed at night before retiring to prevent intrusion of outside air into the home. LINTEL EXTENSION Superior's Custom Multi-Open Factory-Built fireplaces were designed, tested and listed with an 18" (457 mm) high viewing area, floor to lintel. However, varying conditions such as altitude, climate, wood type, moisture content of fuel, dwelling design peculiarities, average ambient air pressure and humidity may effect the performance of this fireplace. If an unac- ceptable amount of smoking occurs while the doors are open, the adjustable lintel can be moved to correct the smoking condition. The lintel extension can be lowered a maximum of 2" (51 mm) using a predrilled hole located at the top of the lintel extension. To lowerthe lintel extension 1" (25 mm), drill a 1/8" (3 mm) hole where the dimple is located. (Refer to Figure 10.) To lowerthe lintel extension on Model CST-38, remove the two screws from both ends of the lintel extension (located behind the screen as- sembly). Slide the lintel extension down and align the desired holes in the lintel extension with the holes in the lintel frame. Reattach using the screws.previously removed. Repeat this procedure for the1 lintel extension on the oppo- site side of the fireplace. (Figure 10) Lintel -Extension Figure 10 On Model CPF-38 the two (2) side lintel exten- sions are welded to the end lintel extension. The Lintel extension lowers similarly to thfi;eST-38 lintel extension. However, to prevent the end lintel extension from being misshaped, follow the following steps while referring to Figure 10. 1. Remove the two (2) screws from one of the side lintel extension, leaving the lintel extension on the other side attached to the lintel frame. Only lower the end of the lintel extension closest to theclosed end (refractory wall) of the CPF-38. Aligning the desired holes in the lintel extension with the holes in the lintel frame and reattach using one (1) of thescrews previously removed. 2. Remove the two (2) screws from the lintel extension on the other side of the fireplace. Lower the whole lintel extension to the desired holes and reattach using the screws just re- moved. 3. On the lintel extension first lowered, realign the holes as necessary then insert and tighten the remaining screw. REFRACTORIES All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor. Some models also have refractory sides and backs- These refractories are reinforced with steel, but can be broken by improper use. Drop- ping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refractories can cause premature burnout of these components. It may easily be repaired or replaced at costs far below repair and maintenance for masonry fireplaces. Proper care and "burn-in" of the firebox will prolong the period of enjoyment without exten- sive maintenance. For the first few uses, build small fires - not roaring infernos. The materials used in the refractories contain and absorb moisture. It is important to "cure" the refracto- ries by building only modest fires. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE Under normal usage, it is expected that hairline cracks will appear in the refractory surface. These hairline cracks do not affect the safe operation of the fireplace. Refractories should be replaced when: 1, The crack opens more than 1/4" (19 mm). 2, Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits Wcome deeper than 3/16" (4.76 mm). 3, Any piece of refractory larger than 2" (51 mm) in radius and 3/16" deep becomes dislodged. IJf your refractory has a crack less than 1/4" (19 mm) in width, a simple Refractory Patch kit, Model RPK, can easily be used to fill the cracft arid repair the refractory. If conditions ,1, 2 or 3 occur, the refractory should be replaced. For minor defects, repairas noted-above; MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Your fireplace is designed to operate trouble- free with minimum maintenance. However, like any fine appliance, it deserves and requires some housekeeping attention. Your fireplace will perform better - and cer- tainly look more attractive to family and friends - if it is cleaned before each use. Before the first seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire in Spring, it is important to inspect the fireplace system carefully. We, recommend at least two complete fireplace inspections a year. Before Each Use 1. Clean the firebox of excessive ashes. Some owners prefer to leave a small layer to insulate the cold refractory below the grate which helps fire starting. If your particular model fireplace has a factory supplied grate attached, it is permissible to remove the grate for cleaning; however, the grate must be re-attached to the fireplace be- fore the next burn. 2. Keep the fireplace screens clean so combus- tion air flows freely. 3. Spot check the brick-like refractory for small cracks. Heat from the fire expands it slightly. When it cools, it contracts. Twice A Year Check-Up Normally, twice a year, you should inspect your fireplace following this list: 1. Inspect the opening in your chimney top and remove any debris that could clog it. The cap is usually held in place by four (4) screws, which remove easily for checking or cleaning the full length of the flue from above. Remove the chimney top while wearing gloves to guard against any sharp metal edges. 2. Inspect the entire flue from the top down for obstructions such as birds nests, leaves, etc. This may be done by using a flexible handled chimney cleaning brush. If the chimney con- tains offset/return elbows; a soft brush cleaning from the top down to any elbow and then from the firebox up to the offset/return section is the proper method. The beam from a powerful flashlight will help in this inspection. 3. Look up from inside the fireplace (damper open) to see any obstructions in the lower flue area. If present, shut the damper and glass doors (if installed) to seal the firebox and con- tain any soot that might fall. If your do not have glass doors installed, a damp sheet covering the fireplace opening and sealed with masking tape will do. Then clean the flue from the top down (if an offset system, clean per Step 2) using a proper size chimney brush with flexible pole sections. Don't open the doors or remove the sheet until all soot has settled. Vacuum, don't sweep. 4. Check the metal flashing and seals around your chimney. Seal any cracks or loose nailnead openings to prevent roof leaks. 5. Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft brush or equivalent. WARNING: CONTINUED OVER FIRING CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM. SOME EXAMPLES OF OVERFIRING ARE: • BURNING QUANTITIES OF SCRAP LUMBER, PINE BRANCHES, PAPER OR CARDBOARD BOXES WHICH EXCEED THE VOLUME OF THE NORMAL LOG FIRE. • USE OF ARTIFICIAL WAX BASE LOGS, TRASH OR OTHER CHEMICALS OR CHEMICALLY TREATED COMBUS- TIBLES. Creosote Formation and Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creo- sote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote makes an extremely hot fire when ignited. |<« LcnTkMlO1 Figure 11 The chimney should be inspected at least twice yearly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be re- moved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If creosote build-up is found, do not use chemi- cal chimney cleaners that are poured on a hot fire. Superior considers them dangerous and they generally only work on the flue»seetion nearest the fire, leaving the rest of the flue unaffected. It is best to take the time to clean the flue as previously described or have the chim- ney professionally cleaned by a qualified chimneysweep. TROUBLESHOOTING No Smoking Allowed Your new fireplace is designed not to smoke if properly installed and operated per ou r instruc- tions. If you do experience a problem, here are several things to check: 1. Remember - always check to ensure your flue damper is in the open position before lighting a fire! 2. When lighting your fire, a little smoke may escape into the room - more likely if the chim- ney is cold. To correct this, hold a lighted newspaper up inside the firebox near the open flue damper. This will turn around any down- draft and clear the flue of cold air. As your log fire burns below, the updraft will improve as the chimney heats up. 3. Is your fire too far forward? Move it toward the back with your poker. Keep the fire well within the confines of your fuel grate. 4. Keep your fire up on the grate and the refractory below free of excessive ashes. The fire needs plenty of air movement around the logs. NOTE: DIAGRAMS 1 ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE 5. If smoking occurs an hour or two after lighting the fire, perhaps your well-insulated house is too airtight and there is scarcely any way for replacement air to enter and feed the fire. Check to see if your outside combustion air kit (if installed) is open. Check outside to ensure no obstructions are in front of exterior air entry. Open a window slightly, open doors to one or two rooms and see if this stops the smoking. 6. Is a vent fan, exhaust hood or central heat- ing/cooling system stealing combustion airf rom your fireplace? If their volume is high enough, this can cause negative pressure and an un- wanted downdraft - and smoking. 7. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned? Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic fumes? 8. Figure 11 illustrates the correct height of your chimney top. It is unlikely that your instal- lation does not adhere to the installation instructions. However, if not correct, you could experience an unusual downdraft. Usually, the best solution is to increase the chimney height. This may also be necessary if nearby trees, adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a down- draft condition. 9. Remember, your fireplace has been de- signed as a supplemental heating device only, it is not intended to heat your entire home. ENJOY YOUR SUPERIOR FIREPLACE If you encounter any problems or have any questions regarding the installation of opera- tion of your fireplace system, contact your distributor. For your nearest distributor con- tact: SUPERIOR FIREPLACE COMPANY 4325 Artesia Avenue Fullerton, California 92633 714-521-7302