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Installation and Operating Instructions MASONRY INSERTS The Spartherm wood insert have been tested and certified by CSA based on the INSERT-600 Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH following standards: UL 127 / ULCS628. EPA : U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Maschweg 38 · D-49324 Melle AGENCY Certified to comply with 2020 emissionstandards using cord wood.
INTRODUCTION AND UNIT DESCRIPTION SPARTHERM INSERT-600/700 RANGE. This range of inserts/stoves/zero clearance inserts have been tested by… POLYTEST – Polytests Services Inc. 695 B rue Gaudette, PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL St-Jean-sur-Richelieu YOUR INSERT-600/700. Québec, Canada, J3B 7S7 PLEASE READ THE MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND HOW TO BURN THE FIRE THAT YOU HAVE A CLEAN AND EFFICIENT FIRE.
SAFETY INFORMATION • This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficien- cies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried WARNING seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED •...
Safe Wood-Burning Practices Do not burn: Garbage When using your wood burning appliance, follow these guidelines for safe operation: Lawn clippings or yard waste Keep flammable items, like curtains, furniture, newspapers, and books, away from Materials containing rubber, including tires your appliance.
· DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE · TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGE · CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION · INTRODUCTION AND UNIT DESCRIPTION - · LISTED CHIMNEYS · SAFETY INFORMATION · EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS · SAFE WOOD-BURNING PRACTICES · MASONARY · TABLE OF CONTENTS ·...
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· CARE OF GLASS · CLEANING THE GLASS CERAMIC SHEET · CARE OF PLATED PARTS · REPLACEMENTS · EXPLODED VIEW · TROUBLESHOOTING · GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS · REQUIREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS FOR THE WARRANTY · WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS · NOTE ·...
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using cordwood 600 insert 1.67 g/hr and 700 insert 1.14 g/hr, Method 28R This insert needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this insert in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual. This insert has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered.
1. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 2. INTRODUCTION The Spartherm masonry insert have been tested and certified by CSA based on the following standards: UL 127 / ULCS628. EPA : U.S.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with 2020 emission standards using cord wood. Before installing your Spartherm masonry insert,PLEASE NOTE: THE...
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• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface • If the appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. Do temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. not expose the appliance to the elements (e.g. rain, etc.) and keep the •...
U.S. Enviroment Protection Agency: Certified to comply with 2020 Particulate U.S. Enviroment Protection Agency: Certified to comply with 2020 emission standards using cord wood Particulate emission standards using cord wood Model: Spartherm Cassette 600 Insert Model: Spartherm Cassette 600 Insert Date of Manufacture Date de Fabrication: Month/Year:11/2019 Mois/Année: 11/2019...
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U.S. Enviroment Protection Agency: Certified to comply with 2020 Particulate U.S. Enviroment Protection Agency: Certified to comply with 2020 emission standards using cord wood Particulate emission standards using cord wood Model: Spartherm Cassette 700 Insert Model: Spartherm Cassette 700 Insert Date of Manufacture Date de Fabrication: Month/Year:11/2019 Mois/Année: 11/2019...
We suggest that our woodburning hearth products • Non-toxic smoke will be emitted during the paint curing process, to help dissipate the smoke open a window near the appliance. be installed and serviced by professionals who are • Remove any dust or debris off the top of the appliance before firing the certified in the U.S.
2.6 COMBUSTION AIR When mounting the air system ensure that the air control system provides fresh air from the outside. Masonry Insert-600 and Insert-700 combustion air intake...
2.6.1 CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO THE UNIT To connect the separate combustion air directly to the unit you need to have the right separate combustion air connector Ø 5”. Fix the connector directly to the unit. It can be oriented to the left side, right side or to the back. Grills The combustion air ducts will be protected at the outside by a grill.
PLEASE NOTE: COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE REQUIREMENTS. CLOSURE VALVE It is recommended that the 5” Combustion air intake duct is installed in a correct manner. If you decide to connect separate combustion air it is mandatory to install a closure Please find the following information. valve to prevent condensate formation and to prevent the room from becoming cold Outside Air- ducts must…...
Please contact your dealer who offers suitable parts for air inlet ducts THESE PRECAUTIONS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF APPLIANCE SMOKING (pipes and damper). OR AIR FLOW REVERSAL. THE OUTSIDE AIR INLET MUST REMAIN CLEAR OF LEAVES, DEBRIS ICE AND/OR SNOW OR ANY OTHER OBSTACLES. IT MUST BE Make sure that the wire mesh is mounted at the combustion air inlet.
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Clearence requirements to cumbustible surfaces Clearance Requirements A−A D−2 D−1 Combustible mantle to top of glass Canada Sidewall to insert 20“ for 1“ thickness/ 20“ for 1“ thickness/ 28“ for 8“ thickness 28“ for 8“ thickness Side facing 15“ 15“ Hearth extension, width 15“...
Distance to furniture The recommend minimum distance from stove to furniture is 48 inches. Note that some furniture is more easily affected by heat and may need to be moved to greater distance. This is your responsibility. In addition other combustible materials, away from the stove. In general, a distance of 48 inches must be maintained between the stove and moveable com- bustible item such as drying clothes, newspapers, firewood etc.
4.1.1 600 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 HEARTH EXTENSION WARNING INSTALL THE HEARTH EXTENSION ONLY AS ILLUSTRATED! A 20” x 12” (500mm x 300mm) minimum hearth extension made of non combustible material is required. To prevent any burning embers falling between the fireplace and the hearth extension from coming into contact with the floor, insert a metal sheet under the front of the wood insert.
4.2 DISTANCE COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE 4.5 CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION This wood insert is designed and approved for installation with the following brands of chimney liner measuring 6” and 7” (152 and 178mm) in diameter. 4.5.1 LISTED CHIMNEYS This appliance must be installed with a listed 6 and 7” chimney liner system approved under the following standards: The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements 21“...
4.5.4 EX AMPLES OF T YPICAL INSTALLATIONS rain cap chimney 10" strom collar less than 10 ft. flashing roof 10 ft. to nearest roofline minimum chimney height pitched roof recommended location recommended location marginal location location NOT recommended wall or parapet location NOT recommended 10 ft.
This appliance must be installed with a listed 6“(150mm) or 7“ (178mm) chimney system approved. 4.6 MASONRY under the following standards: 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 and be installed in ac- 4.6.1 T YPICAL EXISTING MASONRY cordance with the manufacturer‘s installation instructions.
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In Canada: Install only flexible or solid chimney liner from the top of the chimney to the insert flue collar. Attach a stainless steel liner connector or elbow to the liner and insert onto the flue collar. Fasten with three screws. Secure the top of the liner to the chimney cap using a liner support and chimney flashing.
4.7 CONVECTION Circulation of convection air Circulation of convection air The convection air enters into the fireplace via the inlet at the bottom of the fireplace. The hot air for convection comes out of the fireplace via the front outlet. The convection air enters into the wood insert via the inlet at the bottom of the wood insert.
5. FINISHING 1019710 1019883 [fü l2:] 5.1 BRICKS AND BAFFLES INSTALLATION l 017403 WARNING 1019883 � OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE BAFFLES CAN RESULT IN 1017403 EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES THAT COULD DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE, CHIM- l 017 459 NEY AND THE SURROUNDING ENCLOSURE. NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE IF BAFFLE AND MANIFOLD SHIELD ARE NOT IN POSITION.
5.2 DOOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION 1019711 � WARNING l 0 l 7 462 [fil 1017462 � BURNING YOUR APPLIANCE WITH THE DOORS OPEN OR AJAR CREATES A l 017405 FIRE HAZARD THAT MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND/OR CHIMNEY FIRE. 1017405 �...
NEVER EVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURN- ING IN THE APPLIANCE. Your Spartherm product is designed with the most advanced technology. The appliance is extremely airtight. It has an exclusive direct outside air supply NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHAR- (optional kit), a safety feature designed to prevent spillage, and to keep your COAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’...
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Always operate with the door fully closed once the medium sized Spartherm Inserts are equipped with an air control System that is easy and effective to use.The air control system is designed to give you the ability to adjust the “COMBUSTION AIR” in such a way that you have a logs have caught fire.
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Caution: A - Air supply open: Never close the air lever of the air control completely or before the fire has started to burn (when lighting the fire or adding new wood). The control lever is pushed efficiently as it will create smoke and the fire would be inefficient and the energy from the wood is wasted.The door should be closed during operation.
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DOOR ASSEMBLY - SPARE PARTS. ROBAX 4MM CERAMIC GLASS. USE ONLY AS PER MANUFACTURERS STANDARD AND SPARE PARTS.
6.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / SMOKE DETECTORS of the firebox or, if not present, to 50% of the fireboxes backside height and burn at a medium low setting. The whiteness of the bricks and the cleanliness All homes with a solid fuel burning appliance should have at least one fire of the glass are good indicators of your operating efficiency.
6.3 LIGHTING A FIRE Firewood should be split, stacked in a manner that air can get to all parts of it and covered in early spring to be ready for burning that fall. Dry firewood has cracks in the end grain. Lighting the fire in your masonry inserts is very easy if you follow the Cut the wood so that it will fit horizontally, front to back, making for easier instructions given below:...
Lighting the fire in your masonry insert is very easy if you follow the 11. When the wood has been completely burnt and only embers are instructions given below: remaining from the initial wood added to the 1. A fire may only be started in the masonry insert when the firebox lining fire, new wood can now be added as required (hardwood is ideal).
Appliance Wood consumed per until a safe frequency for cleaning is established. hour Insert-600 1,8 kg/hr If accumulation is excessive, disconnect the appliance and clean both the chimney and the Insert-700 2,1 kg/hr appliance. You may want to call a professional chimney sweep to clean them. Both have to be cleaned at least once a year or as often as necessary.
7.1 ASH REMOVAL PROCEDURES 7.2 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned too slow, it produces tar and other organic vapors, WARNING which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooler chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
SOLUTIONS: Certain items and considerations are important in chimney cleaning: • Do not burn treated or processed wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper • Proper tools should be used, including a brush specifically designed for or cardboard. Do not burn green or freshly cut wood. chimney cleaning.
All Spartherm inserts are supplied with Robax glass in the door. Robax is a ceramic glass. Do not use substitute glass and order replacement glass from Spartherm If it is necessary to clean the glass, buff lightly with a clean dry cloth and through your dealer.
7.8 CARE OF PLATED PARTS NOTE: The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at room temperature but this can be improved if the assembly If the appliance is equipped with plated parts, you must clean fingerprints or is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heat source.
Wood burns too fast. • Air control may need to be adjusted down. Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH gives a 24-month warranty on elevat- • Check door gasket for adequate seal. ing mechanisms, operating devices such as handles, adjustment levers, •...
• installation that does not comply with industry practice on installation warranty claim. instructions 10.5 NOTE If such proof is not produced Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH shall not be obliged to honour the warranty. Your specialist dealer/contractor will gladly advise and assist you in mat- 10.4 WARRANT Y EXCLUSIONS ters not covered by our warranty terms and conditions and undertakings.
11. SERVICE HISTORY Appliance Service History This heater must be serviced annually depending on usage. Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Special Concerns...
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