Century Heating CB00006 Installation And Operation Manual

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WOOD INSERT

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UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards

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05-07-2016

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Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual CW2900 Insert CW2900 Insert (CB00006 model) (CB00006 model) US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT WOOD INSERT Safety tested according to ULC S628,...
Page 2 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS CENTURY WOOD INSERT As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product. In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from this insert as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........6 1 Safety Information ................6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 2 General Information on CW2900 Insert (CB00006) ......7 Appliance performance ..................7 General Features ....................8 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ..........
Page 4 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Blower Operation....................21 4.5.1 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ............21 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ........24 Insert Maintenance ....................24 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................24 5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket ................25 5.1.3 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ..........
Page 5 Appendix 7: Removal Instructions ............50 Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........51 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY ........ 54 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your insert.
Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Page 7: General Information On Cw2900 Insert (Cb00006)
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual General Information on CW2900 Insert (CB00006) 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 500 to 2,100 ft (47 to 195 m Firebox volume 2.4 ft (0.068 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW)
Page 8: General Features
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 General Features Maximum log length 20 in (508 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (152 mm) Type of chimney ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 Baffle material Vermiculite Approved for alcove installation Not approved ‡...
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Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new CW2900 wood insert is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature.
Page 11: The Sbi Commitment To You And The Environment
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of the fuel. By burning the wood completely, your insert releases all the heat energy from the wood instead of wasting it as smoke up the chimney. Also, the features inside the firebox allow you to reduce the air supply to control heat output, while maintaining clean and efficient flaming combustion, which boosts the efficient delivery of heat to your home.
Page 12: Fuel
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...
Page 13: Log Length
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the insert very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...
Page 14: How To Dry Firewood
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See Section 5: Maintaining your wood heating system for concerns about creosote.
Page 15: Judging Firewood Moisture Content
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow, bang two pieces of wood together;...
Page 16: Operating Your Insert
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Insert 4.1 The Use of a Fire Screen This insert has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01315 sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the insert to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring.
Page 17: Conventional Fire Starting
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.
Page 18: Two Parallel Logs
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style.
Page 19: Ash Removal
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 Ash Removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the insert is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the insert and prevent it from coming into the room.
Page 20: Firing Each New Load Hot
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red.
Page 21: Blower Operation
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.5 Blower Operation Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on the blower, since increased airflow from the blower will remove heat and affect the start-up combustion efficiency. NOTE: ENSURE THE BLOWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE INSERT TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE.
Page 22 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 4.5.1.2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours, but don’t need intense heat. In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly in the firebox so the pieces are packed tightly together.
Page 23 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. MAXIMUM FIREBOX VOLUME BURN TIME <1.5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1.5 c.f.
Page 24: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Insert Maintenance Your new insert will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.
Page 25: Replacing The Door Gasket
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.
Page 26: Cleaning And Painting The Insert
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass. To do this easily, peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up. Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge, then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket, taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket.
Page 27: Cleaning The Chimney
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on.
Page 28: Part B - Installation
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Pre-Installation Masonry Fireplace Requirements The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum requirements found in the building code enforced locally, or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area.
Page 29: Safety Information
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 7 Safety Information 7.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings • THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).
Page 30: Clearances To Combustible Material
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S628 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the insert is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.
Page 31: Positioning The Unit
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual MAXIMUM MANTEL MANTEL SHELF SHELF DIMENSION CLEARANCES 8" / 203 mm 22" (559 mm) 10" / 254 mm 24" (610 mm) 12" / 305mm 26" (660 mm) Note that you can reduce the mantel shelf clearance with the use of a heat shield, sold separately.
Page 32 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 5" (127 mm) from the floor protection, a non-combustible material with an R value of 1.24 or more and must extend at least 16" (406 mm USA) and 18” (457 mm Canada) in front of the unit. 5"...
Page 33 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual There are two ways to calculate the R factor of the floor protection. First, by adding the R- values of materials used, or by the conversion if the K factor and thickness of the floor protection are given.
Page 34 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual ** For a 1/8" thickness. You cannot «stack» horizontal still air to accumulate R-values; you must separate each layer of horizontal still air with another non-combustible material. When installed as an extended insert, the front edge of the air jacket will be installed flush with the fireplace facing.
Page 35: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles, And Floor Protector
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances to Combustibles, and Floor Protector...
Page 36 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual MINIMUM MASONRY CLEARANCES OPENING 16" (406 mm) 23 3/8" (594 mm) 12" (305 mm) 28 7/8" (733 mm)** 20" (508 mm) 15 7/8" (403 mm) 22" (559 mm)* MAXIMUM THICKNESS 12" (305 mm) 1" (25 mm) FLOOR PROTECTION CANADA 18’’...
Page 37: The Venting System
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9 The Venting System 9.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the liner inside the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best insert will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney and liner system.
Page 38: Suitable Chimneys
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 Suitable Chimneys Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6- inch diameter chimney liner. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches (Canada only) is permitted, if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer.
Page 39: Chimney Liner Installation
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.5 Chimney Liner Installation The preferred methods for installing the chimney liner are found in Section 9.5.1. Use a liner offset adapter (Section 9.5.2) only as a last resort. 9.5.1 If the chimney liner does align with the insert’s flue outlet, you have two options A) Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner.
Page 40: If The Chimney Liner Does Not Align With The Insert's Flue Outlet
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet You can install a liner offset adapter (AC01370), which is sold separately. Please note that an offset adaptor reduces the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll-out from the insert when it’s door is opened for loading.
Page 41: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual 9.7.1 Why the Chimney Should Penetrate the Highest Heated Space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house.
Page 42: Appendix 1: Blower Installation
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Blower Installation Position the blower assembly under the ash lip and push it against the insert. Fasten the ® blower assembly with 2 Torx type screws provided with the insert, using a ratchet and a ®...
Page 43: Appendix 2: Installing The Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (Ac01298)
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01298) Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. To install a fresh air intake kit to the insert, the purchase of accessory AC01298 is required.
Page 44: Appendix 3: 32" H X 50" W Faceplate Installation (Included On This Model)
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: 32" H X 50" W Faceplate Installation (included on this model) Remove the faceplate panels from their box and follow the installation instructions below; Contents: (4) - #10-24 x 1/2" bolt (4) - #10-24 hex nut (2) –...
Page 45 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Once faceplate assembled, align the notches, located at the top of each side of the faceplate opening, with the top of the insert and slide the assembly toward the front of the insert (see DETAIL A). Center the insert into...
Page 46: Appendix 4: Optional 7 3/16" X 26" Heat Shield For Surround/Shelf Installation (Ac01317)
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Optional 7 3/16" X 26" Heat Shield for Surround/Shelf Installation (AC01317) When a heat shield is installed, you can reduce the clearances to the mantle shelf and the top surround as followed (refer to Section 8.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf for additional details).
Page 47: Appendix 5: Installing The Optional Fire Screen (Ac01315)
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 5: Installing the Optional Fire Screen (AC01315) Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against door opening making sure to insert the...
Page 48: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 1. Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel.
Page 49 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Note that any secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube CW2900 Insert Front ► 30 holes of 0.147" Middle front ►...
Page 50: Appendix 7: Removal Instructions
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 7: Removal Instructions For the purpose of inspecting the insert itself or the fireplace, your insert may need to be removed. To remove your insert follow these instructions: • Remove the faceplate retainer springs (B) holding the faceplate (C) to the Insert. •...
Page 51: Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
Page 52 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts.
Page 53 CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual Item Description Qté PL65606 RIGHT DECORATIVE PANEL PL65605 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET SE45557 INSTRUCTION MANUEL KIT FOR CW2900 INSERT 7 3/16" X 26" AC01317 HEAT SHIELD FOR SURROUND/SHELF SE65591 3 PIECE FACEPLATE KIT 32'' X 50'' 30472 SPRING 1/2'' OUTSIDE DIA.
Page 54: Century Heating Limited Warranty
CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your CENTURY dealer.

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