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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.
C
US
WARNING
Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report # 16-150
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WCT6940WS
EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 900790-00 REV. A 08/2016
MODEL
WCT6940WS
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 doors.
Consult your dealer to select the correct replace-
ment door.
• 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.
P900790-00
WARNING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WCT6940WS EPA Wood-Burning Fireplace P/N 900790-00 REV. A 08/2016 MODEL WCT6940WS 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    WARNING fireplace to cook or warm food. combustible flowing window treatments such as curtains The WCT6940WS fireplace must on nearby windows that are of WARNING be installed with an outside air kit, sufficient length to be blown in front of an open flame when the which is included with fireplace.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    * chimney (or Projet SS * ), 7” ® ® The WCT6940WS fireplace is not intended Refractory Replacement ....Page 11 for use with a gas log set. Do not use a diameter with adaptor for installation in fireplace insert or any other product with Door Installation .......Page 12...
  • Page 4: Operating The Fireplace

    Figure 1 This manual describes the installation and operation of the IHP model WCT6940WS catalytic equipped wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using crib wood. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,900 to 40,000 Btu/hr.
  • Page 5 This is the recommended mode of operating will be a noticeable change in the flame pattern. the WCT6940WS fireplace and should be the Heat Output The flames will be slow and may appear dirty...
  • Page 6: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    To refuel the WCT6940WS fireplace when the E. Dirty or blocked chimney - Check to make Step 2. Adjust the primary air control and pull unit is still hot (Some burning fuel remaining sure the chimney is clear and clean.
  • Page 7: Catalytic Combustor Troubleshooting

    CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Condition Solution Ash Build-up on Combustor Surface Normal Ash, a fluffy light gray powder, and soot, accumulate on the com- bustor surfaces in normal use. Ashes accumulate as a result of the smoke being burned within the combustor and carried out of the firebox by the chimney draft.
  • Page 8: Smoke Detector

    CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Healthy Combustor - Unused Combustor Problem - Broken Combustor Combustor Problem - Ash, a fluffy light grey powder, and soot, accu- Combustor Problem - Cracked Combustor mulate on the combustor surfaces in normal use. In extreme situations combustor can become clogged and should be cleaned.
  • Page 9: Well Seasoned Fuel

    • solvents; WHAT DOES “WELL-SEASONED” MEAN? The amount of creosote will depend on variables • grease; or such as frequency of use and type of fire. We When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, recommend that you: •...
  • Page 10 to the right. 4. Re-installation is in reverse order. Catalyst Monitoring It is important to periodically monitor the opera- tion of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning properly and to determine when it needs to be replaced. A non-functioning com- bustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and an increase in creosote and emissions.
  • Page 11: Refractory Replacement

    The intense heat of the fire will normally cause REFRACTORY REPLACEMENT hairline cracks in the refractory brick. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in section First Fires. They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory brick.
  • Page 12: Door Installation

    (448 mm) (16 mm) • Use only a IHP glass doors, specifically designed Table 1 for the WCT6940WS fireplace. • The fireplace cannot be operated without both doors. Consult your dealer to select the correct replacement door. • Important! To assure proper alignment of glass...
  • Page 13: Fireplace Installation

    FIREPLACE INSTALLATION your local building code to determine if additional support is needed. This fireplace must be installed on a 1/2” minimum non-combustible Locating The Fireplace surface and at a minimum of 80” measured from the base of the appli- ance to the ceiling is required.
  • Page 14: Facade Installation

    Cover the insulation with Drywall panels around the fireplace. 24” (610mm) Hearth Extension Requirements The WCT6940WS fireplace may be installed 56” directly on a combustible floor. The supplied (1422mm) safety metal strip must be positioned as follows: Min.
  • Page 15: Framing / Fireplace Specifications

    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 23-3/4” Non-combustible Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure OUTSIDE CHASE Including Finising Materials if any Fireplace Framing...
  • Page 16: Nailing Flanges

    Drywall or Any Rigid Material Draft Stops 2” x 4” Insulated Chase Construction Mantel and Facing 1/2” Plywood Storm Roof Support (Side View) Collar Firestop Flashing Attic Mantel * Floor Radiation Drywall Ceiling * Floor CTDT Shield Wall Termination Ceiling 2 x 3 Min.
  • Page 17: Fireplace Blower

    When installing the double outlet system, the hot air outlets can be installed Fireplace Blower in the same room as the fireplace, or one or both of the outlets can be The fireplace comes equipped with a heat activated blower. It is located installed in adjacent or upper rooms.
  • Page 18: Outside Air Kit

    The duct system must be installed respecting the following: Make a 4-1/4” (110 mm) hole in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location. From outside, place the outside air register in the hole (open 1. Remove the plates closing up the 8” diameter holes on top of the side down) and fasten the register to the wall with screws as shown (see fireplace.
  • Page 19: Draft Requirements

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS chimney, are especially prone to flow reversal. 3. The fireplace model WCT6940WS may be installed only with Security Chimneys International Ltd 7” diameter chimney systems model 1.
  • Page 20 S2100 / HT6000+ ACBI Solid Packed Pipe * Air Cooled Pipe * Attic Radiation Shield Attic Radiation Shield Figure 27 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 28a Radiation Shield Firestop...
  • Page 21: Offset Chimney Installation

    Minimum Chimney Height When Using Elbows 4. Use a plumb-bob to line up the center of the Fireplace Model WCT6940WS hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the ceiling. Frame this hole as described previously. Chimney Model Secure Temp S-2100+ / Nova Temp HT6000+ / Secure Temp GX / ACBI 5.
  • Page 22 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 23 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.
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Installation Accessories

    F2853 WCT6940WS Facade Black, WCT6940-FAC-BLK (BISZY), flex adaptor (BISAF), 2 clamps, variable speed F2854 WCT6940WS Facade Hammered Steel, WCT6940-FAC-HMRD control (VRUW), thermo-disk (VTU), fan to flexible pipe BISFWK-1 adapter (BISAVF), back draft damper (BISBD), aluminium Doors - (Required - Order Separately) *...
  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Cat. No. Model WCT6940WS - Replacement Parts F2846 WCT6940WS Description Cat./Part No. Fireplace Blower J8005 Blower Motor Speed Control VRUW Model Emission Rate Heat Output Efficiency Snap Disc, Blower WCT6940WS 1.3 g/hr 11,500-40,000 btu/hr Refractory Baffle Kit...
  • Page 28: Chimney Components Lists

    450-973-9999 2125 Monterey, Laval, Quebec 1-800-361-4909 (USA) Canada, H7L 3T6 1-800-667-3387 (Canada) securitychimneys.com Fireplace Model WCT6940WS - Approved Venting Components manu- Secure Temp GX - 2” Insulated Galvanized Chimney System ® factured by Security Chimneys International™ only. (Recommended Insulated System) Galvanized (7”...
  • Page 29 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”...
  • Page 30 NOTES NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 31: Warranty

    ® 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior Brand wood burning fi replace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and ® workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, fi rebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 32: 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.

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