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Lennox Hearth Products LEGACY C260 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
Fireplace Inserts
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 775210M, Rev. D 12/2011
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775210CF.
Report #050-S-02b-2
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Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de
la pièce 775210CF.
This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the
possibility of a house fire. Please read this entire installation and operation
manual before installing and using your wood fireplace insert. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily
injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire officials
Portland
US
Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surfaces of this appliance will
be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after
shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result.
Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance.
Wood Fireplace Inserts
Legacy™/Elite™ Models C/E260
to obtain a permit and information on any installation re-
quirements and inspection requirements in your area.
WARNINGS
Elite™ E260
Legacy™ C260

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Save These Instructions Elite™ E260 For Future Reference P/N 775210M, Rev. D 12/2011 Legacy™ C260 Wood Fireplace Inserts Legacy™/Elite™ Models C/E260 A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775210CF. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Insert ..............11 available from your new wood-burning fireplace insert. Post Installation Checks ............... 11 Thank you for selecting a Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning Operating Hints ................12 fireplace insert as the answer to your home heating needs.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    13. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during the burn- IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. INFORMATION Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed by a professional chimney sweep. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire.

  • Page 4: Testing Information

    performance problems as well as be a safety hazard. A draft test should TESTING INFORMATION read greater than .04’ W.C. (inches water column) and less than .08” W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard (see paragraph below), the installer must take into account all variables within the installation and install the This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the wood heaters.

  • Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning

    It should be allowed to dry in these conditions for a minimum of six Lennox Hearth Products accepts no liability for damages resulting from IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD months, preferably one year or more.

  • Page 6: Brick Installation

    WARNING: IF THE BRICKS ARE NOT INSTALLED EXACTLY AS BRICK INSTALLATION SHOWN THEY COULD FALL OUT OF PLACE DURING REFUELING OR BURNING OF THE INSERT CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. Brick Installation Brick Sizes CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of (see Figures on this page) sharp edges inside the fireplace insert.

  • Page 7: Required Clearances

    REqUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229mm) COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CON- Top Facing / Trim STRUCTION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Model E(1) C260 30”...

  • Page 8: Hearth Protection

    Using the r formula: HEARTH PROTECTION Minimum r-value (per Inch) Specified min. thickness of of listed material thickness The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated non- alternate r-value (per inch) of listed combustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal rating material of alternate material material...

  • Page 9: Chimney Requirements

    • Although not required, a full-length stainless steel liner is recommended 14. Install the top surround panel on the fireplace insert with the three for optimum safety and performance. See your Lennox Hearth Products screws supplied. Tighten snugly. dealer for details.

  • Page 10: Positive Flue Connection

    POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION A full chimney liner is recommended A positive flue connection is providing a seal between the vent pipe or Fireplace liner and the existing fireplace chimney for the purpose of preventing Chimney room air passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace. There are differ- ent approved methods to achieve this.

  • Page 11: Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation

    CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Install the side surround panels with the screws supplied. Push the insert in until there is approximately a 1/4” (6 mm) gap between the back of the See “Required Clearances” on Page 7. surround panels and the face of the fireplace. Before installing the top surround panel, make sure all connections are tight and that no part of FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION the insert or chimney is touching the firebox or chimney in the fireplace.

  • Page 12: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In some Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than clean, dry glass cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints wood products.

  • Page 13: Blower Operation (Optional Kit)

    BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation The blower can be operated manually or automatically (blower will turn on when the insert is hot and turn off when the insert is cool). The rocker switch on the control panel allows you to select between manual operation or automatic operation as follows (see Figure 10): MANUAL OPERATION: Turn rocker switch to the manual position (up) and adjust rheostat knob to the desired speed.

  • Page 14: Operating Techniques And Hints

    OPERATING TECHNIqUES AND HINTS ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood- To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the fire- burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall place insert, let the insert top cool down to 275 degrees to 400 degrees efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion (on Elites, locate thermometer on the face of the insert just above the efficiency and heat transfer efficiency.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior pound (never use oil) available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is designed for stoves is recommended.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution POOR DRAFT: Extend chimney in length or have the chimney realigned to the proper size flue. Oversized chimneys normally have poor drafts. Remember, the fireplace inserts’ draft depend solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4).

  • Page 17: Do's And Don't

    DO’S AND DON’T DO NOT: Install or operate this fireplace insert before reading this manual. DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are completely extinguished. DO NOT: Open the fireplace insert door without fully opening the draft first. DO NOT: Burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water.

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts Lists

    Large Flange Screw/ Black - Seven Needed H5294 Large Flange Screw/ Gold - Seven Needed Contact an Lennox Hearth Products dealer to obtain any of these H5295 Large Flange Screw/ Nickel - Seven Needed parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
  • Page 19 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL C260...
  • Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL E260 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 21 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL C260 AND E260 Door Parts Blower Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - MODEL E260 BLOWERS H7912 WLINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black H7913 WLINS-BLWR-G-SS Blower Insert Gold Product Reference Information H7914 WLINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle Cat. No. Description Ship. Ship. H7915 WLINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Brushed Nickle Weight Volume H7916 WLINS-BLWR-BG-SS Blower Insert Brushed Gold H8053 E260T-ND, Insert / Nickel Diamond Glass / 529 lb.
  • Page 23 ACCESSORIES - MODEL C260 BLOWERS Model Description Cat. No. H7912 WLINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black Product Reference Information H7913 WLINS-BLWR-G-SS Blower Insert Gold Cat. No. Description Ship. Ship. H7914 WLINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle Weight Volume H7915 WLINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Br-nkl H7893 C260T-B, Insert / Traditional Black Door/ 479 lb.

  • Page 24: Safety / Listing Labels

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL 2011 2012 2013...
  • Page 25 NOTES...

  • Page 26: Product Reference Information

    The Date On Which Your Appliance Was Installed __________________________ Your Dealer's Name _________________________________________________ Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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