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Century CJW2500X SERIES Owner's Manual

Epa approved high efficiency air tight insert
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Read this entire manual before you install and use your fireplace insert.
If not properly installed, a house fire may result.
To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage,
Contact local building, fire officials or authorities having
jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and installation
Made in
CANADA
P/N S19742 Rev. 2
MODEL CJW2500X SERIES
EPA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR TIGHT
FOR INSTALLATION IN MASONRY FIREPLACES ONLY
SAFETY NOTICE
bodily injury, or even death.
inspection requirements in your area.
This unit is not mobile home approved.
MANUFACTURED FOR A 6"(152mm) DIA
CHIMNEY CONNECTION.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSERT
THIS APPLIANCE IS
(See Page 6)
OWNERS MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL CJW2500X SERIES EPA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR TIGHT INSERT FOR INSTALLATION IN MASONRY FIREPLACES ONLY SAFETY NOTICE Read this entire manual before you install and use your fireplace insert. If not properly installed, a house fire may result.
  • Page 2 Questions With The Assembly? Require Parts Information? Product Under Manufacturer's Warranty ? Call Toll-Free: 1-800-668-5323 Monday to Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm E.S.T TO HELP US HELP YOU! Fill in the information requested below and retain proof of purchase. Date Of Purchase Model Number Product Serial Number...
  • Page 3 CAUTION After reading these instructions if you have any doubt about your ability to complete your installation in a professional like manner you should obtain the services of an installer versed in all aspects as to the correct and safe installation DO NOT use temporary makeshift compromises during installation.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation 1. Remove all boxes of firebricks and any packaging from inside the appliance. 2. Clean out the masonry fireplace ensuring the ashes are placed in a metal container. 3. Remove or lock open the damper plate in the masonry fireplace. Contact local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
  • Page 5 Floor Protector his appliance must be installed in a masonry fireplace enclosure built in accordance with local building codes. DO NOT INSTALL IN A FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE SUCH AS A ZERO CLEARANCE. Floor protector must extend to cover area shown on the diagram below. When the floor covering the area shown on the diagram below is concrete, no floor protector is required.
  • Page 6 WHY THE CORRECT CHIMNEY SIZE IS IMPORTANT Your appliance operates best using a minimum 6”(152mm) diameter chimney . The maximum chimney diameter must not exceed 10”(254mm) in diameter or have a cross sectional area greater than 85 in (550cm ). Today's solid fuel appliances are much more efficient than in the past.
  • Page 7 CHIMNEY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVED METHODS OF INSTALLATION a) A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, floor, ceiling or simular concealed space. Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365 (in Canada). In the USA, check with local building officials for requirements in your area.
  • Page 8 ALTERNATE CHIMNEY INSTALLATION WHICH APPLIES TO THE USA ONLY CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVED METHODS OF INSTALLATION WARNING: This fireplace insert must be connected to: A chimney complying with the requirements for type HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory- built, Residential Type and building Heating Appliance, Ul103, A code-approved masonry chimney with chimney liner.
  • Page 9 EXCEPTION (e), page 7: Masonry or steel, including the damper plate, may be removed from the smoke shelf and adjacent damper frame if necessary to accommodate a chimney liner, provided that their removal will not weaken the structure of the fireplace and chimney, and will not reduce protection for combustible materials to less than required by the National Building Code.

  • Page 10: Firebrick Installation

    Spring Handle Twist spring handle in a counter clockwise motion while pushing on the handle will "thread" down to desired location FIRE BRICK INSTALLATION PARTS LIST ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION PART NO FIRE BRICK- 4-7/16 (113mm) X 9 (229mm) X 1-1/4 (32mm) S16040 FIRE BRICK- 4-7/16 (113mm) X 7-1/4 (184mm) X 1-1/4 (32mm) S16043...

  • Page 11: Faceplate Assembly

    FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY A. Assemble top (item1) to sides (item2) using #8 x 1/2” (13mm) Tek screws (item 10). B. Attach the side right and left trims (items 5&6) to sides (item2) using #8 brass screws. C. Attach top right and left trims (items 3&4) together with the articulating angles...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Do not use a grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth. When the stove is used for the first time the solvents in the paint will smoke off. Wood This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.

  • Page 13: Building A Fire

    NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR 'FRESHEN UP' A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE. BUILDING A FIRE 1.

  • Page 14: Glass Care

    GLASS CARE REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ROBAX PYROCERAM OF THE PROPER SIZE AND THICKNESS The following use and safety tips should be observed: 1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you detect a crack or break, extinguish the fire immediately, and contact your dealer for replacement.
  • Page 15 CREOSOTE When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours. These combine with moisture to form creosote. Creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow- burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
  • Page 16 DOOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO DOOR (NO GLASS) GOLD S41164 2&3 GLASS AND GASKET S31141 4.3ft (1311mm) 1/8” (3mm) GLASS GASKET ONLY S15001 GLASS CLIP S37026 SCREW S11086 5FT (1524 mm) 5/8” (16mm) DOOR GASKET ONLY S15011 HINGE PIN GOLD S11066 SPRING NUT S11090...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT HELPFUL HINTS WORTH REPEATING 1) What is the correct way to start a fire? a.) You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling) and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has not been coated or had unknown materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising flyers) or coloured paper.
  • Page 18 HELPFUL HINTS WORTH REPEATING continued 4.) Will following the above listed steps for starting a fire result in perfect results all the time? The quick answer is most of the time. There are many variables that may affect your success rate when staring a fire.
  • Page 19 Note: This sheet is intended as an aid and does not supercede any local, provincial or state requirements. Check with officials or authorities having jurisdiction in your area. Manufactured by: CFM CENTURY A division of CFM Corporation Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8A3...

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