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Century Heating CW2500 Owner's Manual

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OWNER`S MANUAL

CW2500 Insert

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERTS
Verified and tested following
ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3
Tel: (418) 878-3040
Fax: (418) 878-3001
www.century-heating.com
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
This  manual  is  available  for  free  download  on  the  manufacturer's  web  site.  It  is  a  copyrighted 
document. Re‐sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time 
and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of information 
contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources. 
45399A
Printed in Canada
11-11-2011

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  • Page 1: Cw2500 Insert

    OWNER`S MANUAL CW2500 Insert US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERTS Verified and tested following ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001 www.century-heating.com...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood insert. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.1 Glass Cleaning and maintenance ....................16   4.2 Ash Removal ..........................17   4.3 Chimney Cleaning ......................... 17   Baffle Installation for CW2500 ......................18   4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement ....................20   4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care ......................21  ...
  • Page 4 CW2500 Dimensions...

  • Page 5: Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements

    Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum code requirements, or NFPA 211 or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area. An inspection of the fireplace should include the following: 1.

  • Page 6: Venting Requirements

    NOTE: A METAL TAG IS PROVIDED AND IS TO BE FASTENED TO THE BACK WALL OF THE FIREPLACE IF THE FIREPLACE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSERT. 1.2 Venting Requirements The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your insert will attain its best performance if installed with a flue that generates its own draft.

  • Page 7: Section 2.0 Installation

    Section 2.0 Installation 2.1 minimum masonry opening, clearances to combustibles, and floor protector...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    CLEARANCES 12’’ (305 mm) 10’’ (254 mm) 10’’ (254 mm) 17’’ (432 mm) MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 22 5/8” (575 mm) 29 3/4” (756 mm) 10 7/8” (276 mm) FLOOR PROTECTOR CANADA 18’’ (457 mm) – Note1 16’’ (406 mm) – Note 1 8’’...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    3. Maintain at least the minimum clearances to combustible material as specified in this manual. Clearances are measured to the nearest part of the insert (i.e. top edge on the side). Clearances to any combustibles, when measured directly out from the front, must be a minimum of 48" (1219mm). 4.

  • Page 10: Air Control Plate, Faceplate And Fan Assembly Instructions

    Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 5. If lag-bolts and anchors are to be used to secure the insert, the hole locations should be marked with the unit in place. Remove the insert and locate the anchors. 5. Remove the faceplate panels from their box and assemble according to the following instructions.
  • Page 11 Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5a Figure 2.5b Figure 2.5c...

  • Page 12: Section 3.0 Operation

    Section 3.0 Operation 3.1 Safety Information This insert is designed for safe operation . Altering or modifying URNING ORDWOOD the unit or the installation without proper authorization will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. For safety reasons, never leave the unit unattended with the door open or ajar.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles. Do not operate the insert if there is an abnormal air leakage into the unit, such as through deteriorated gaskets or cracked or broken glass. Do not operate the insert without a door gasket. Leakage can result in overheating, or in very airtight homes, could possibly cause smoke spillage into the room.

  • Page 14: Simple Wood Moisture Test

    Decayed wood or low density wood has very little energy content or heating value, and will not burn satisfactorily for long periods of time. An example of the energy values of some common wood fuels is given in Table 3.1 For recommended wood sizes, refer to the specifications.
  • Page 15 Light a fire at the bottom of the crumpled paper and close the door. If the fire tends to go out, momentarily hold the door slightly ajar to fan the fire. As soon as the fire catches hold, close the door.

  • Page 16: Maintaining The Fire

    3.5 Maintaining The Fire Your Century insert will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox, and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added. Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed, and hot firebox temperatures.

  • Page 17: Section 4.0 Maintenance

    Section 4.0 Maintenance 4.1 Care And Cleaning Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance.

  • Page 18: Ash Removal

    4.2 Ash Removal CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when the insert and ashes are cold. Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently. When ashes are removed, they should be placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid.

  • Page 19: Baffle Installation For Cw2500

    BRICK SUPPORT Figure 4.1 – Baffle installation & removal for CW2500 All firebrick and vermiculite baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged.
  • Page 20 Figure 4.3 – Firebrick layout for CW2500 OK JPA ITEM DESCRIPTION QTÉ C-CAST BAFFLE 4” X 8” BRICK 4 1/2” X 9” BRICK 3 1/2" X 9” BRICK (CUT) 4 1/2” X 7 3/8” BRICK (CUT) 4 1/2" X 9” BRICK (CUT) 4 1/2"...

  • Page 21: Secondary Air Tube Replacement

    4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement (see Figure 4.5) Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. Slide tube to right to remove. Reassemble in reverse order using a new cotter pin. The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer.

  • Page 22: Fan Maintenance & Care

    4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care Clean the fan air inlet louvers and squirrel cage impeller regularly. The fan should be kept clean and dust free. Life of the fan will be shortened if operated in a dust filled environment, or if the fan is overheated by restricting air supply.

  • Page 23: Section 5.0 Specifications

    Section 5.0 Specifications 5.1 CW2500 Insert Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S628 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Maximum recommended heating area: 500 to 1800 square feet Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., EPA test wood: 57,800 BTU/hr. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., seasoned cordwood: 65,000 BTU/hr.

  • Page 24: Century Heating Limited Warranty

    CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer 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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