IronStrike Montlake ML230 Installation And Operation Manual

IronStrike Montlake ML230 Installation And Operation Manual

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ML230 - Report # 14-182
ML300 - Report # 14-194
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
P/N 900123-00, Rev. C, 01/2017
P900123-00
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900122-00.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de
la pièce 900122-00.
• 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.
Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts
Model Montlake™ ML230 and ML300
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
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 re-
quirements and inspection requirements in your area.
WARNING
Montlake™ 230 and 300
With Innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™)

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Save These Instructions For Future Reference Montlake™ 230 and 300 P/N 900123-00, Rev. C, 01/2017 P900123-00 Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Model Montlake™ ML230 and ML300 With Innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™) A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900122-00. ML230 - Report # 14-182 Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Operating Hints ................20 Door Operation ................20 When you purchased your new wood-burning fireplace insert, Starting and Maintaining a Fire ..........21-22 you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer Fuel .................... 22 to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, Getting the Most Out of Your appliance ........
  • 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

    TESTING INFORMATION SELECTING THE PROPER VENTING SYSTEM The appliance is merely one component of a larger system. The other This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic equally important component is the venting system. This is necessary for wood heaters.
  • Page 5: Chimney Height Requirements

    CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air (3m) (see below).
  • Page 6: Required Clearances

    Montlake™ ML230 REQUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 12” (305mm) WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Top Facing / Trim Model A*(3) E(1)
  • Page 7 Montlake™ ML300 REQUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 10” (254mm) WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Top Facing / Trim Model E(1) USA-26”...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Montlake™ ML230 SPECIFICATIONS Flue Size 6” (152 mm) Product Reference Information Log Length 16” W x 18” D Max. Cat. No. Description Ship. Ship. (406mm W x 457mm D Max.) Weight Volume H8658 Montlake 230 Wood-Burning Insert 390 lb. 26.6 cu. ft. Firebox 17”...
  • Page 9 Montlake™ ML300 SPECIFICATIONS Flue Size 6” (152 mm) Product Reference Information Log Length 17” W x 21” D Max. Cat. No. Description Ship. Ship. (431.8mm W x 533mm D Max.) Weight Volume F2027 Montlake 300 Wood-Burning Insert 428 lb. 31 cu. ft. Firebox 18.2”...
  • Page 10: Hearth Protection

    Montlake™ ML230 HEARTH PROTECTION The hearth/floor protection must a be a thermally rated type II UL 1618 Listed Material listed floor protection with a minimum R value of 3.12, or 2.08 per inch k (per inch) r (per inch) Listed Min. Thickness R-Value with a minimum thickness of 1-1/2”...
  • Page 11 Montlake™ ML300 HEARTH PROTECTION The hearth/floor protection must a be a thermally rated type II UL 1618 Listed Material listed floor protection with a minimum R value of 5.2, or 2.08 per inch k (per inch) r (per inch) Listed Min. R-Value with a minimum thickness of 2-1/2”...
  • Page 12: Insert Installation

    HT requirements (2100ºF) per UL 1777 (US). The liner minimum 6” (152 mm) diameter stainless steel listed reline system. must be securely attached to the insert flue collar and the chimney top. IronStrike wood-burning inserts are tested to UL 1482 / ULC S628 and ®...
  • Page 13: Chimney Liner Installation

    CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION Alternate Flue Liner Attachment Method (for short fireplace installations) IMPORTANT NOTE: See Draft Requirements and Selecting a Proper For shorter fireplace firebox installations, where it may be difficult to Venting System on Page 4 to assist you in choosing the proper venting attach the liner to the flue collar on top of the insert, you can complete the final liner attachment from within the insert firebox as follows: system for your installation.
  • Page 14: Offset Boxes

    Offset Boxes INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR MASONRY AND FACTORY- BUILT FIREPLACES Offsets can be handled using an offset box (it aligns flue outlet of insert with the fireplace flue (see Figures 12 and 13). Care should be used to READ THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECK ALL ensure that this adjustable offset box is oriented so it does not angle REQUIRED CLEARANCES PRIOR TO INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.
  • Page 15: Manufactured Home Installations (Ml230 Only)

    MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATIONS (ML230 ONLY) A positive flue connection is required in manufactured home installations (see instructions on Page 13) This appliance is approved for installation into a manufactured (mobile) home. Installation should be in accordance with the Mobile Home Con- struction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (in Canada CAN/ CSA Z240 MH), or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Mobile Home Installations, ANSI A225.1.
  • Page 16: Typical Installation Figures

    Chimney Chimney Termination Termination Rain Cap Rain Cap Masonry Fireplace - Factory Built (ZC) Fireplace Built to UBC Chapter 37 Built to UL-127 (US) or ULC- Standards S610 (Canada) Standards Flashing Requires a minimum of a Requires a minimum of a Flashing positive flue connection positive flue connection (Fig-...
  • Page 17: Brick And Baffle Installation

    Montlake™ ML230 BRICK AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp 1. Install firebox bottom brick spacers on both the left and right side of edges inside the stove or insert. firebox. The brick spacers are located in the package with the manual. Assure that brick spacers are pushed to each side until they are in full contact with the firebox side on each side.
  • Page 18 Montlake™ ML300 BRICK AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp 1. Install brick #1-6 in the numbered sequence shown in Figure 17. edges inside the stove. 2. Install rear brick support which is included in the firebox on top of #5 and #6 brick.
  • Page 19: Post Installation Checks

    POST INSTALLATION CHECKS ATTACHING CONTROL LABELS Once the surround panels are in place, apply the included control labels Check that one of the required surround kits as shown in Figure 23. Surround Panels is properly installed per the instructions provided in kit (Instr. # 506033-76). See Page 33 for ordering information.
  • Page 20: Paint Curing

    CAUTION: THE DRAFT CONTROL MUST BE FULLY OPEN PAINT CURING BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE COMBUS- TION FLASH!! (Ignition of hot volatile gases as the door is opened). If your appliance has plated accessories, be sure to clean it with a 5.
  • Page 21: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR REKINDLE A SOLID FUEL FIRE!! 2. Fully open the primary draft control by placing draft control (wood handle located on left side of the stove) in the highest position. This control determines the amount of air entering the stove.
  • Page 22: Fuel

    6. Once kindling is burning well, larger pieces of wood may be added, FUEL then the door should be fully closed if there was the need to keep it slightly open during start up. This appliance is designed to burn dry seasoned natural wood only (see 7.
  • Page 23: Getting The Most Out Of Your Appliance

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR APPLIANCE ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood- To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the ap- burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall pliance, let the appliance top cool down to 250 to 325 degrees.
  • Page 24: Blower Operation (Optional Kit)

    BLOWER OPERATION Manual / Auto Blower Operation Rocker Switch 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 ...
  • Page 25 NOTE: SWITCH CONDITIONS TWO POSITION SWITCH AUTO-RESET TEMPERATURE MANUAL/TEMPERATURE SWITCH N/O GIVEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE N/C = NORMALLY CLOSED N/O = NORMALLY OPEN = FEMALE DISCONNECT = MALE DISCONNECT = STUD CONNECTION POWER CORD SPEED ROOM AIR CONTROL/OFF BLOWER Figure 31A - ML230 Blower Wiring Schematic TWO POSITION SWITCH AUTO-RESET TEMPERATURE NOTE: SWITCH CONDITIONS...
  • Page 26: 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 DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are occasional false activation from the heat produced by these appliances).
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    DOOR GASKET: Periodically check gasket to make sure it is not over- MAINTENANCE compressed. If compressed, replace with a special woven door rope. (Don’t try substituting rope, only use special IHP door rope). PLATED ACCESSORIES: Clean only with a household type glass cleaner Have your product inspected at least once a year by a qualified and a very soft cotton cloth.
  • Page 28: Door Hinges

    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. GLASS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Here are some guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass: (Refer to Figure 32) •...
  • Page 29: 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 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS MONTLAKE™ 230 AND 300 MISCELLANEOUS PARTS (continued) Item # Description ML230 ML300 Taptite Qty 8 (34055) H8390 Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use Button Head Screw Qty 8 (34027) H8391 substitute materials.
  • Page 31 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL MONTLAKE™ 230 31,35 23,24 18,36,37 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 32 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL MONTLAKE™ 300...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - MODEL MONTLAKE™ 230 AND 300 Model Description ML230 ML300 TOP WARMING SURFACE KITS (ONE REQUIRED) TOP-STEEL-ML230 Steel Top - Montlake™ 230 H8673 ---- TOP-STEEL-ML300 Steel Top - Montlake™ 300 ---- F2028 TOP-CASTIRON-ML230 Cast Top - Montlake 230 H8674 ---- TOP-CASTIRON-ML300 Cast Top - Montlake 300...
  • Page 34: Safety / Listing Labels

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - MODEL MONTLAKE™ 230 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA Listed Factory-built or Masonry Fireplace Accessory/Insert Manufactured By / Fabriqué Par: INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS 1502 14th Street NW Auburn, WA 98001 USA "PREVENT HOUSE FIRES"...
  • Page 35 SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - MODEL MONTLAKE™ 300 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA Listed Factory-built or Masonry Fireplace Accessory/Insert Manufactured By / Fabriqué Par: INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS 1502 14th Street NW Auburn, WA 98001 USA "PREVENT HOUSE FIRES"...
  • Page 36 NOTES NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 37: 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 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.IRONSTRIKE.US.COM.
  • Page 38: Replacement Parts List

    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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