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• 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 appli-
ance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the
same room as appliance.
• If small children are present in the home, it is
recommended that this appliance be fitted with
an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report No. 304-7213
EPA Cert. No. 609
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WCT6840WS
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 900089-00 REV. NC 12/2013
MODEL
WCT6840WS
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and
understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, including
but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and accessories,
may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could
result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental
heater. They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat
source.
• The fireplace cannot be operated without a door
or firescreen. Consult your dealer to select the
correct replacement door or firescreen.
• The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-
cal connection must be made prior to fireplace
installation
• Important! To assure proper alignment of glass
doors: Install this fireplace in a square and
plumb condition, using shims as necessary at
sides and/or bottom.
• Install the fireplace only as described in these
instructions.
WARNING
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WCT6840WS EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900089-00 REV. NC 12/2013 MODEL WCT6840WS This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
WARNING combustible flowing window treatments such as curtains WARNING The WCT6840WS fireplace must on nearby windows that are of be installed with an outside air kit, sufficient length to be blown in To avoid the risk of damaging front of an open flame when the which is included with fireplace. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before beginning the fireplace installation, Fuel - USE SOLID NATURAL WOOD FUEL consult the local authorities to obtain your ONLY. The WCT6840WS fireplace is designed Troubleshooting ......Page 5 building permit and check your local building to work best when fueled with dry seasoned Important Cautions ......Page 5... -
Page 4: Combustion Control
Primary Air and Air Boost Controls However, it will be necessary to reload with wood There is no flue damper in the WCT6840WS every one or two hours. This is the least efficient fireplace. As is common with air tight appli- method of burning the WCT6840WS fireplace. -
Page 5: Refueling For Best Performance
C. Fans operating (e.g.: range hood) - These Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal fans draw air out of the house and may To reload the WCT6840WS fireplace at the end When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar actually cause a negative pressure in the... -
Page 6: Chimney Maintenance
The doors must be put in place only when the Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should combined with proper operation will prevent installation of the WCT6840WS fireplace is chimney fires. Keep your chimney clean. Do not be placed in a metal container completed. -
Page 7: Glass Care - Replacement
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN GLASS. The WCT6840WS fireplace may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised base and a minimum of 80” measured from the base of the appli- Glass Cleaning ance to the ceiling is required. - Page 8 When selecting the location, the chimney outlet position and the direction of the wind are important factor affecting the chimney performance. To allow a maximum draft and to reduce wind turbulence, the chimney must: • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. •...
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Page 9: Facade Installation
24” Drywall panels around the fireplace. (610mm) Hearth Extension Requirements 56” The WCT6840WS fireplace may be installed (1422mm) directly on a combustible floor. The supplied Min. safety metal strip must be positioned as follows: One half under the front of the fireplace and the 45 Deg. - Page 10 CORNER Combustible materials can NOT be used in the space directly INSTALLATION above the fireplace. Do not fill the space above the fireplace with any material (Except the wood framing) 29-1/2” Header 2” x 3” Min. 23-3/4” Plywood 1/2” Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Fireplace Framing...
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Page 11: Nailing Flanges
Drywall or Any Rigid Material Draft Stops 2” x 4” Insulated Chase Construction 1/2” Plywood Mantel and Facing Storm Roof Support (Side View) Collar Firestop Flashing * Floor Attic Mantel Drywall Ceiling Radiation * Floor CTDT 2” X 3” Min. Wall Shield Termination... -
Page 12: Fireplace Blower
HOT AIR DUCTING INSTALLATION Max. 13” x 13” Outlet Grill (330mm x 330mm) The WCT6840WS fireplace is approved for use with a Gravity Kit: Gravity Kit The gravity kit is designed for double hot air outlets and includes: (See Figure 15) 10’ (3.1m) - 2 telescopic lengths 8”... -
Page 13: Outside Air Kit
Figure 18 OUTSIDE AIR KIT OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION TO THE FIREPLACE It is mandatory to install an outside air connection to the WCT6840WS Fireplace Connection fireplace. The following components are required and are included with... -
Page 14: Chimney System
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS chimney, are especially prone to flow reversal. 2. The fireplace model WCT6840WS may be installed only with Security 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney Chimneys International Ltd 7” diameter chimney systems model will pass (see Figure 21). -
Page 15: Chimney Installation Instructions
S2100 / HT6000+ ACBI Solid Packed Pipe * Air Cooled Pipe * Attic Radiation Shield Attic Radiation Shield Figure 21 - Roof Framing 2. From below, install a firestop in each ceiling/ floor separation through which the chimney will pass. At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above (Figures 22a Radiation Shield and 22b). -
Page 16: Offset Chimney Installation
Minimum Chimney Height When Using Elbows screws. Fireplace Model WCT6840WS 4. Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling. Chimney Model * Secure Temp S-2100+ / Nova Temp HT6000+ / Secure Temp GX / ACBI Frame this hole as described previously. - Page 17 Offset Dimensions Total Height Horizontal Offset Chimney Elbow Offset & Two Lengths Between Elbows Height 8” 12” 18” 24” 36” 8” & 36” 12” & 36” 18” & 36” 24” & 36” 36” & 36” 3” 4-1/4” 5-3/4” 7-1/4” 10-1/4” 12-1/4”...
- Page 18 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Support Straps Straps Chimney ACBI ACBI Starter Section NOTE: This illustration is not to scale. It represents how the chimney must be supported. A 30 degree offset only is allowed in the USA and a 45 degree maximum offset is allowed in Canada.
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Page 19: Angled Wall Radiation Shield
ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD For roof support installation, refer to the instructions provided with the (XRSMI30 and AC10RSMI30) support. UNIVERSAL OFFSET SUPPORT When traversing a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30º or 45º angle, an angled firestop or wall radiation shield must be installed. Only This support is used to support the chimney above an offset. -
Page 20: Masonry Application Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION Follow these steps: 1- Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the S2100+ WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must elbow on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval be inspected by a qualified chimney sweep. -
Page 21: Installation Accessories
WCT6840WS Facade Black, BTFBK Central Forced Air Kit, Central forced air kit including: blower BTFMC WCT6840WS Facade Hammered Steel, BTFMC (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed Doors - (Required - Order Separately) control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible pipe... -
Page 22: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS WCT6840WS - Replacement Parts Cat. No. Model Description Cat./Part No. F1791 WCT6840WS Fireplace Blower PR-UZY7 Product Reference Information Blower Motor Speed Control VRUW Weight 450 lbs Snap Disc, Blower Height 49-3/8” Baffle refractory (2 pieces) (top of firebox) -
Page 23: Chimney Components Lists
450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) www.securitychimneys.com Fireplace Model WCT6840WS - Approved Venting Components manu- Secure Temp GX - 2” Insulated Galvanized Chimney System ® factured by Security Chimneys International™ only. (Recommended Insulated System) Galvanized (7”... - Page 24 SECURITY CHIMNEYS™ - PARTS AND COMPONENTS LISTS The components listed below must be ordered from Security Chimneys International™. Contact your Security Chimneys Distributor or Dealer for ordering information. Security Chimneys International Limited 450-973-9999 Tubinox™ LL Chimney Lining System 2125 Monterey, Laval, quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Rigid Stainless Steel Liner For Relining A Masonry Chimney, 7”...
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Page 25: Warranty
THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited War- ranty against thermal breakage only. -
Page 26: Product Reference Information
WARRANTY Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. Your fireplace is covered by a limited warranty. Please read the warranty When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: to be familiar with its coverage.