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W ARNING-DO NOT INSTALL OR USE A CRICKET IN

AN INSTALLATION W HERE THERE HAS PREVIOUSLY
BEEN A CHIM NEY FIRE W ITHOUT FIRST HAVING AN

INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED CHIM NEY SW EEP.

II. FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION

A.  Installation into a Factory-Built Fireplace

Your Cricket has been tested by W arnoch-Hersey
International for installation in the following SPECIFIED
zero clearance fireplaces (ZCF) which are furnished with
an 8" m inim um  listed chim ney system . The Cricket m ust
be installed in a ZCF with the rear m anifold and blower
option.

Heatilator   

Models 3036, 3038, 3130, 3138, 3336R,

3336L, 3042, 3048, 3342R, 3342L, HE36BG, HE42B,
HE28B, TD36A, TD36B, TD42B, TD46BI, HF42A, HF36A,
Mark 123, HB36, AM, NA42-A1

M ajestic   

Models M28, M36, M36AO, M42, L-36, L-36B,

L-42, L-42R, L-42L, L-42B, MD-36, MD36AO, MD-36R,
MD-36L, M.H.C.36, MBUC36, MBUC42, MRC36, RC36,
W MII-36, W MII-42, MFC-36, MEC-36A, MEC-36F, MECB-
36, MBC-36A, MB-42, MBU-36, MD-42, MD-42AO, MHC-
28, MHC-42   

M arco   

Models 36-X, 36-1X, 36N-X, 36NI-X, DW F-36CF,

DW F-36GO-X, DW F-36C, DW F/DF41-D, DW F/DF41-F,
DW F/DF41-GO, DW F-36DR,FR,FL,DL,-3,DW F-
31D,DW F-31GO ,DW F-36ST,036,B41-HC 

Prew ay 

  Models DW 36, DW 36A, DL36DW , DW 42, FF42,

DL42DW , BE48, PB48, FF48, BE41, FF41, BE41ST,
B142D, FF36, B136SEM, DL360A5, BE41SEM, B136D-
3M, B136D, DL36DOA, PB4250, DL36D, SL36PB

M artin

    Models BC3642, BC3642M, BB3642, BB3642C,

A39, AC39, A33, AC33, A/AC36, A42, AC42, DBB36,
DBC36, BW 36B, BW 42B, B-36, C-36, C-36M, DBB361,
DBC361, M42, M36, BB4250, BB4250C, BC4250,
BW 4245A, LF36B

Superior

   Models SP38C-1, RD-3300, RD-3800, RD-

4300, RC-3310, RC-3310, PC-3310, PC-3810, RC-4310,
HC 3320, HC-3820, HC-4320, HCE-3550, HCE-4050,
HCE-4550, CF-3860, and Hearthstar Fireplace 33A, 33B,
38A,38B,43A,43B,35B-N,38H, 40B-N, 45B-N, 3800 Series

Tem co

   Models 36-5, TBF42-2RSA, EE36-1

Your ZCF m ust be sound and in good operating condition.
The chim ney should be cleaned before installation if
necessary. Inspection by a local building official, fire
m arshal, certified chim ney sweep, or other qualified
personnel is recom m ended.

Your ZCF MUST have been installed in accordance with
the m anufacturer’s specifications and to all local building
codes.

Installation:

1. Check your fireplace dim ensions - 25" wide in front, 20"

wide in back, 18" deep and 19" high. (See figure 1)

2. The fireplace’s ash lip, sm oke shelf, sm oke baffle, and

firebrick m ay be rem oved if necessary. The dam per
m ust be rem oved.

3. Check proper clearance to com bustibles as shown in

Figures 2 and 3.

Summary of Contents for Cricket 5300

Page 1: ...stoves have changed a great deal during that time and all of our knowledge and experience have culminated in this stove the SIERRA CRICKET Model 5300 Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater especially if you have owned another woodstove in the past W e at SIERRA wish you many happy years of warmth and comfort Designed with you the consumer in mind your SIERRA...

Page 2: ... to small or large in diameter or too short can cause your stove to spill smoke when the door is opened Have your existing chimney inspected before attaching the cricket to it Some chimney must be relined or replaced before they are safe to use This room heater must be connected to 1 a chimney complying with the requirements for type H chimneys in the standard for chimneys factory built residentia...

Page 3: ...ing are general guidelines for a safe installation and are based on recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Contact your local building code agency or fire safety inspector for specific details Local codes may vary by area 1 The chimney should have a fire clay liner in good condition Loose or cracked liner sections can be hazardous If the chimney does not have a liner one ...

Page 4: ...r surface of brick wall to but not beyond the inner surface of chimney flue liner and shall be firmly cemented in place B Solid insulated listed factory build chimney length of the same inside diameter as the chimney connector and having 1 inch or more of insulation with a minimum 9 inch air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and combustibles C Sheet steel chimney connector minimum...

Page 5: ...5 Your local building code agency or fire safety inspector can refer you to a qualified professional who can inspect the chimney for you Typical Factory Built or Masonry Chimney Installations ...

Page 6: ... HC Preway Models DW 36 DW 36A DL36DW DW 42 FF42 DL42DW BE48 PB48 FF48 BE41 FF41 BE41ST B142D FF36 B136SEM DL360A5 BE41SEM B136D 3M B136D DL36DOA PB4250 DL36D SL36PB Martin Models BC3642 BC3642M BB3642 BB3642C A39 AC39 A33 AC33 A AC36 A42 AC42 DBB36 DBC36 BW 36B BW 42B B 36 C 36 C 36M DBB361 DBC361 M42 M36 BB4250 BB4250C BC4250 BW 4245A LF36B Superior Models SP38C 1 RD 3300 RD 3800 RD 4300 RC 3310...

Page 7: ...ipe should extend into the fireplace chimney at least 18 DO NOT USE GLASS OR FIBERGLASS AS IT WILL MELT DUE TO EXTREME HEAT 7 Adjust the stove pipe to approximately the height of the flue collar 8 Slide the unit into the fireplace and center the flue collar under the stove pipe 9 Slide the stove pipe or slip joint into the flue collar as far as possible DO NOT BREAK THE SEAL OF THE REFRACTORY CEME...

Page 8: ... liner is neither too small or too large for the stove you wish to use Either your SIERRA woodstove dealer or a qualified chimney sweep should first inspect your chimney If your chimney is lined with a clay tile liner which is no smaller than 6 x 6 or larger than 8 x 12 inside measurements you may install the Cricket in your fireplace The general accepted rule is the cross sectional area of the ch...

Page 9: ...h to the flue collar of the stove ad extend straight up through the ceiling and the roof Make sure all the manufacturers specifications are followed closely especially when passing through any combustible walls ceilings or roof Normally an installation using manufacturer s chimney is beyond the expertise of the do it yourselfer Jacket Installation An optional jacket is available for your Cricket w...

Page 10: ...the R value of the proposed alternate floor protector a Use the formula in step 1 to convert values not expressed as R b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine the overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the system is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate is acceptable EXAMPLE The specified floor protector should be 3 4 inch thick material...

Page 11: ...temperature paint is bonding to the metal It is normal will stop when the paint is cured and will reoccur every time you repaint or touch up the paint on your stove 1 Crumble three or four full sheets of newspaper and place them on the firebrick floor of your Sierra stove 2 Crisscross two layers of dry kindling on the paper Add a few larger splits of dry wood on top of the kindling 3 Make sure the...

Page 12: ...ned or back draft whether or not there is combustion present 3 Opening a window slightly on a calm windless day alleviates any of the above symptoms 4 The house is equipped with a well sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and or has any powered devices that exhaust house air 5 There is excessive condensation on windows in winter 6 A ventilation system is installed in the house b If these...

Page 13: ... a Limited Five Year W arranty Please read it carefully fill out the short registration form and return it within 30 days of purchase to Sierra Products Inc 5061 Brooks St Ste B Montclair CA 91763 Keep a Hotter Fire for Cleaner Glass Here are nine hints for keeping your window glass as clean as possible 1 A hotter fire near the window keeps it clean don t expect any stove window to stay perfectly ...

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