PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual describes the installation and operation of the True North, TN20 INSERT wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.
Safety Clearances Masonry or Factory Built Fireplace READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, The minimum required clearances to surrounding combustible BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. materials when installed into a masonry or factory built fireplace are listed below and in Fig.
In Case of a Chimney Fire Chimney Smoke and Creosote Formation 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety. Have When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other or- a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a ganic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form place outside where everyone is to meet.
2) Adjust air control to “High” position(all the way to the left) Your TRUE NORTH heater is designed for years of trouble and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning. free operation. Over firing the appliance will shorten the life 3) After wood has charred, reset air control to desired setting.
Maintenance WARNING: tighten screws very carefully. Do not overtighten. - Do not clean glass when hot 1. Burn wood only, dry and well seasoned. The denser or - Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred.
Blower Removal Fig. # 4 1. Remove the surround by lifting to disengage the securing hooks at the top and bottom of the surround sides and pulling away from the unit. (Fig. #2) Remove the Blower Control from the side panel. Fig.
Maintenance Checks Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping. Also check for proper placement of tubes and baffle boards. (See website for descriptions and more detail) Weekly: - Firebrick - Visual, for cracking. - Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage.
Installation Into a Masonry Fireplace Inspect your fireplace for cracks, loose mortar or other physi- cal defects. If repairs are required, they should be completed Your Insert is designed to be installed into an approved ma- before installing your insert. sonry or factory built zero-clearance fireplace.
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Fireplace hearth requirements: In Canada - The hearth must extend a minimum of 16”(406mm) in front and 8”(203mm) beyond each side of the fireplace opening and can be flush with adjacent combustible floor. MINIMUM EMBER PROTECTION DIMENSIONS 22 7/8” 581mm Non-combustible hearth 18”...
Full Flue Liner: where a listed stainless steel rigid or flexible liner extends from the Insert flue collar to the top of the chimney. Full Flue Liner Fig. #5 Direct Flue Connection: where a listed stainless steel rigid or flexible liner extends from the Insert flue collar to the first chimney flue liner.
Into a Factory Built Fireplace Leveling Legs Your Insert may be installed into a factory built fireplace (size Use the Leveling legs provided to stabilize the unit on uneven permitting) with the following requirements: surfaces. Surround Assembly and Installation 1) Inspect your fireplace for damage or other physical defects. The fireplace must be in good working condition.
Blower Fig #11 Blower The Insert comes equipped with a variable speed circulating air blower. The Blower Control is located on the lower right controller side edge of the Surround panel. ground Fig. # 10 powercord Blower Operation To operate the blower, rotate the fan speed control clockwise to turn ON then continue to rotate to find a desired setting.
Firebrick Installation The package contains 20 full-size firebricks. With the wood- stove in the upright position, install firebricks as follows: 1) Place 4 full-size firebricks against the rear wall. 2) Next install firebricks on the bottom of the unit. Use a total of 8 full-size.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Cure Excessive Creosote 1) Wood is too wet - Use dry wood Buildup 2) Turning down air control - Do not turn down until: too soon a) there is a good bed of coals b) the wood is charred 3) Draft too low - Improper chimney height and/or diameter - Chimney plugged or restricted, check flue...
(dated, bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your TRUE NORTH Dealer. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. This warranty applies to normal residential use only.
CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A./CERTIFIE AU CANADA ET AUX ETATS-UNIS TESTED TO / ÉPROUVÉ SELON: ULCS628-93 / IN THE USA: CONFORMS TO UL1482 (2011) MODEL / MODÈLE: TN20 INSERT SERIES / SÉRIE: A ETL# 4001507 INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PACIFIC ENERGY’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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