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EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
Fireplace Insert
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 900900-00, Rev. NC, 04/2019
C
US
Report # 14-186
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
P900900-00
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900900-01.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de
la pièce 900900-01.
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
• 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.
Striker™ Wood Fireplace Inserts
Models C160TGL and C160AGL
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 to obtain
a permit and information on any installation requirements
and inspection requirements in your area.
WARNING
C160TGL
C160AGL
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert Save These Instructions For Future Reference C160TGL P/N 900900-00, Rev. NC, 04/2019 P900900-00 C160AGL Striker™ Wood Fireplace Inserts Models C160TGL and C160AGL A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900900-01. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation Procedure - Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces 12 CONGRATULATIONS! Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation .......... 12 When you purchased your new wood-burning fireplace insert, Insert Pre-Installation Preparation ..........12 you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer Chimney Liner Installation ............13 to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, Installing the Insert .............. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
13. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during the burn- IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING 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
25. Do Not Overfire – If Heater or Chimney Connector Glows, The following are some conditions that may contribute to poor chimney draft: You Are Overfiring. 1. A chimney too large for your appliance. 26. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING 2. -
Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning
Chimney Height Requirements CREOSOTE, FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. -
Page 6: Fuel
PAINT CURING FUEL This appliance is designed to burn dry seasoned natural wood only (see If your appliance has plated accessories, be sure to clean it with a Page 20 for a list of prohibited fuels). Failure to burn proper fuels only household type glass cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fin- will void the certification and the warranty of the appliance. -
Page 7: Brick Installation
BRICK INSTALLATION Brick Installation CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp edges behind the fireplace insert. NOTE: Installation of the baffle boards and baffle blanket is easier when you can still access the flue outlet, (before connecting the flue vent). Be sure the baffle blanket is placed flat on the baffle boards so as not to block exhaust flow to the flue. -
Page 8: Required Clearances
REQUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229mm) COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE Top Facing / Trim HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Model E(1) USA-24”... -
Page 9: Hearth Protection
Using the r formula: HEARTH PROTECTION Minimum r-value (per Inch) Specified min. The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated non-com- thickness of of listed material thickness bustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal rating of alternate r-value (per inch) of listed k=.84 or equivalent with a listed thickness of 3/8"... -
Page 10: Chimney Requirements
FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE CALCULATED FOR CANADA REQUIR- CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS MENTS Using the k formula: This appliance is approved for use in a masonry fireplace built to UBC Minimum k-value (per Inch) of Specified min. Chapter 37 or equivalent with a minimum 25-1/2” (648 mm) width open- thickness of alternate material (k thickness... -
Page 11: 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 dif- ferent approved methods to achieve this. -
Page 12: Installation Procedure - Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - FACTORY-BUILT ZERO FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION CLEARANCE FIREPLACES NOTE: IHP RECOMMENDS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED AND BONDED INSTALLER. SEE YOUR DEALER FOR Clearance Fireplaces RECOMMENDATIONS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR MIS-USE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE A SERIOUS SAFETY Fireplace and Chimney Requirements HAZARD. -
Page 13: Chimney Liner Installation
CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Remove the existing chimney cap and install a stainless steel liner into 1. Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fastened. the chimney (if a special section has been used or drilled to attach to the insert, it must be the bottom piece). -
Page 14: Operating Hints
OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type some states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints and clean, dry wood products. -
Page 15: Blower Operation (Optional Kit)
BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation The blower can be operated manually or automatically (blower will turn on when the stove or insert is hot and turn off when the stove or 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) Manual / Auto... -
Page 16: 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 burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall appliance, let the appliance top cool down to 275 to 400 degrees (on efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion Elite inserts, locate thermometer on the face of the insert just above efficiency and heat transfer efficiency. -
Page 17: Maintenance
GLASS CLEANING GUIDELINES MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN APPLIANCE IS HOT! Glass on any wood stove or fireplace insert will not stay perfectly clean. Have your product inspected at least once a year by a qualified Here are some guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass: service technician to ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffles, and venting •... - Page 18 GLASS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Door Gasket Step 1. Remove Door Assembly - Open door to remove E clip from the upper hinge pin. Remove upper hinge pin by pulling up while holding the op- Screws and posite side of the door. Lift door out of the lower hinge pin and place Washers face down on a soft surface.
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Page 19: 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 appliances’ draft depends solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4). -
Page 20: Do's And Don'ts
Smoke Detector Recommended DO’S AND DON’TS Since there are always several potential sources of fire in any home, we recommend installing smoke detectors. If possible, install the smoke DO NOT: Install or operate the appliance before reading this manual. detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of occasional false activation from the heat produced by these appliances). -
Page 21: Replacement Parts List
Set of 6 screws and 6 washers for door assembly 71128 Small Flange Screw/ Nickel - Seven Needed H5654 Spring Handle / Nickel F1871 IronStrike Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Nickel ® H5653 Spring Handle / Gold H5650 Draft Rod Knob... - Page 22 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS C160TGL AND C160AGL NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
- Page 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS C160TGL AND C160AGL Door Parts Blower Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Page 24: Accessories
ACCESSORIES - MODELS C160TGL AND C160AGL BLOWERS Cat. No. Model Description H7907 WSINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION H7909 WSINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle Ship. Ship. Cat. No. Description H7910 WSINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Brushed Nickel Weight Volume ETCHED GLASS C160TGL, Fireplace Insert / Traditional Black H7889 319 lb. -
Page 25: Safety / Listing Label
SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - MODELS C160TGL AND C160AGL CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA COMMUNIQUEZ AVEC LES AUTORITÉS LOCALES EN BÂTIMENT OU LE SERVICE DE PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES POUR CONNAÎTRE LES NORMES D'INSTALLATION ET D'INSPECTION DE VOTRE RÉGION Listed Factory-built or Masonry Fireplace Accessory/Insert / Poêle encastrable certifié... - Page 26 NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Page 27: Warranty
IHP in writing. IHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the IHP Warranty Department at 1769 East Lawrence Street; Russellville, AL 35654 or visit our website at WWW.IRONSTRIKE.US.COM. -
Page 28: Product Reference Information
If you did not purchase your appliance directly from an When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: IHP dealer, then contact us at IronStrike.us.com to find your nearest IHP dealer who will answer your questions or address your concerns.
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