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Century CW2900 Insert Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
CW2900 Insert
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by Intertek Testing Services
www.century-heating.com
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: (418) 878-3040
Fax: (418) 878-3001
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a
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45557A
Printed in Canada
04-12-2012

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual CW2900 Insert US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT Safety tested according to ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services www.century-heating.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures...
  • Page 2 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS CENTURY WOOD INSERT As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......... 6   Safety Information ................6     Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6     General Information ................8  ...
  • Page 4 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Fan Operation ...................... 22     4.5.1 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ............22     Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ........25     Insert Maintenance ....................25     5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................25  ...
  • Page 5 Appendix 7: Removal Instructions ............56   Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........57   CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..60   REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your insert.

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
  • Page 7 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual • DO NOT BURN: o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD,...

  • Page 8: General Information

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual General Information 2.1 CW2900 Insert Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 500 to 2100 sq. ft. (47 to 195 m...
  • Page 9 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new CW2900 wood insert is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature.

  • Page 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the CW2900 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.
  • Page 12 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The door and glass gaskets are fibreglass which is spun from melted sand. Black gaskets have been dipped into a solvent-free solution. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...

  • Page 14: Log Length

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood. That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest a break at the same time.

  • Page 15: How To Dry Firewood

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking.

  • Page 16: Manufactured Logs

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow, •...

  • Page 17: Operating Your Insert

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Insert 4.1 The Use of a Fire Screen This insert has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01315 sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the insert to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring.

  • Page 18: Conventional Fire Starting

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 19: Two Parallel Logs

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style.

  • Page 20: Ash Removal

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. 4.4.2 Ash Removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management.

  • Page 21: Firing Each New Load Hot

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red.

  • Page 22: Fan Operation

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.5 Fan Operation Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on the fan, since increased airflow from the fan will remove heat and affect the start-up combustion efficiency. NOTE: ENSURE THE FAN CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE INSERT TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE.
  • Page 23 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual more. Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house. 4.5.1.2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours, but don’t need intense heat.
  • Page 24 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. MAXIMUM FIREBOX VOLUME BURN TIME <1.5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1.5 c.f.

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Insert Maintenance Your new insert will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Door Gasket

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Painting The Insert

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual edge of the glass down onto the gasket, taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket. Peel off more of the backing and rotate the glass and press the next section onto the gasket. Do not stretch the gasket as you place it. Continue until you get to the start and trim the gasket to length.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Chimney

    Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle. CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR CW2900 WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. NOTE: Before installing the firebrick, check to ensure that none are broken or damaged in any way, and replace the damaged ones.

  • Page 29: Part B - Installation

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Pre-Installation Masonry Fireplace Requirements The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum requirements found in the building code enforced locally, or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area.
  • Page 30 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3. CHIMNEY CAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the mesh should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging. 4. ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well as concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantle area.

  • Page 31: Safety Information

    7.2 Regulations Covering Insert Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the CW2900 wood insert is suitable for use in residential installations. The CW2900 wood insert is not intended for installation in a bedroom. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the...
  • Page 32 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual This insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6” diameter extending from the insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635, Standard for Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-built Chimneys and Vents, or CAN/ULC-S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.

  • Page 33: Clearances To Combustible Material

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S628 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the insert is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.

  • Page 34: Compliance Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 8’’ depth (203 mm) ((X) value) must be installed at least 22"...

  • Page 35: Positioning The Unit

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 Positioning the Unit It is necessary to have a floor protection made of non-combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in the FLOOR PROTECTION table in Section 8.5. To determine the need to add floor protection (D) beyond the hearth extension, you must do the following calculation using the data in the Data for floor protection calculation table of this section: D = B - (A - C).
  • Page 36 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 4" from the floor protection, a non- combustible material without an R factor is sufficient. If non-combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the hearth extension of the masonry fireplace, an R factor equal to or greater than 2.00 is...
  • Page 37 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is going to be used in the hearth extension to cover the combustible surface. This is because R values are additive, whereas K values are not.
  • Page 38 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ® Micore 0.39 2.54 ® Micore 0.49 2.06 ® Durock 1.92 0.52 ® Hardibacker 1.95 0.51 ® Hardibacker 0.44...
  • Page 39 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual When installed as an extended insert, the front edge of the air jacket will be installed flush with the fireplace facing. Otherwise the unit can be moved back as much as 2 1/4" (57 mm) or any position in between.

  • Page 40: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles, And Floor Protector

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances to Combustibles, and Floor Protector...
  • Page 41 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual MINIMUM MASONRY CLEARANCES OPENING 16" (406 mm) 24 3/8" (619 mm) 12" (305 mm) 30 3/8" (772 mm)** 20" (508 mm) 17 1/4" (438 mm) 22" (559 mm)* 12" (305 mm) 1" (25 mm) FLOOR PROTECTION CANADA 18’’...

  • Page 42: The Venting System

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9 The Venting System 9.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the liner inside the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best insert will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney and liner system.

  • Page 43: Suitable Chimneys

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 Suitable Chimneys Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6- inch diameter chimney liner. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches (Canada only) is permitted, if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer.

  • Page 44: Chimney Liner Installation

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.5 Chimney Liner Installation The preferred methods for installing the chimney liner are found in Section 9.5.1. Use a liner offset adapter (Section 9.5.2) only as a last resort. 9.5.1 If the chimney liner does align with the insert’s flue outlet, you have two options A) Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner.

  • Page 45: If The Chimney Liner Does Not Align With The Insert's Flue Outlet

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual B) Your dealer may offer a liner fastening system (AC02006), sold separately. Follow the installation instructions provided with the liner fastening system. 9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet You can install a liner offset adapter (AC01370), which is sold separately.

  • Page 46: Minimum Chimney Height

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.6 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. The chimney must extend at least 1 m (3 ft.) above the highest point of contact with the roof, and at least 60 cm (2 ft.) higher than...

  • Page 47: Supply Of Combustion Air

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.8 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada, wood inserts are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather. However, to protect against the risk of smoke spillage due to house depressurization, a carbon monoxide (CO) detector/alarm is required in the room in which the insert is installed.

  • Page 48: Appendix 1: Blower Installation

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Blower Installation Position the blower assembly under the ash lip and push it against the insert. Fasten the ® blower assembly with 2 Torx type screws provided with the insert, using a ratchet and a ®...

  • Page 49: Appendix 2: Installing The Adapter For Fresh Air Kit (Ac01298)

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Adapter for Fresh Air Kit (AC01298) Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. To install a fresh air intake to the insert, the purchase of accessory AC01298 adapter is required.

  • Page 50: Appendix 3: Faceplate Installation

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Faceplate Installation Remove the faceplate panels from their box and follow the installation instructions below; Contents: (4) - #10-24 x 1/2" bolt (4) - #10-24 hex nut (2) – 1/2" x 3" spring Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat, soft, non-abrasive surface.
  • Page 51 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Once faceplate assembled, align the notches, located at the top of each side of the faceplate opening, with the top of the insert and slide the assembly toward the front of the insert (see DETAIL A).

  • Page 52: Appendix 4: Top Surround And Mantel Shelf Heat Shield Installation (Ac01317)

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Top Surround and Mantel Shelf Heat Shield Installation (AC01317) When a heat shield is installed, you can reduce the clearances to the mantle shelf and the top surround as followed (refer to Section 8.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf for additional details).

  • Page 53: Appendix 5: Installing The Fire Screen (Ac01315)

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01315) Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against...

  • Page 54: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 1. Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel.
  • Page 55 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Note that any secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Osburn 2000 Front ► 30 holes of 0.147"...

  • Page 56: Appendix 7: Removal Instructions

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 7: Removal Instructions For the purpose of inspecting the insert itself or the fireplace, your insert may need to be removed. To remove your insert follow these instructions:  Remove the faceplate retainer springs (B) holding the faceplate (C) to the Insert.

  • Page 57: Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
  • Page 58 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts.
  • Page 59 Description Qté PL65605 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET SE45557 INSTRUCTION MANUEL KIT FOR CW2900 INSERT AC01317 HEAT SHIELD FOR SURROUND / SHELF SE65591 3 PIECE FACEPLATE KIT 32'' X 50'' 30472 SPRING 1/2'' OUTSIDE DIA. X 3'' LONG...

  • Page 60: Century Heating Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Firebrick *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your CENTURY dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: ...

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