Gas fired direct vent
fireplace insert
s/n 270210 and up (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Archgard Chalet 1800I
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CHALET 1800I CHALET 1800I WOOD Fireplace Insert Users’ Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual PRIOR TO FIRST FIRE: Remove all labels from glass. Clean fingerprints from plated surfaces with a glass cleanser and soft cloth to prevent permanent staining. CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE INSERT GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.
Chalet 1800 Ins TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Notes Rating Plate Label Clearances Dimensions Specifications COMPONENT INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION METHODS Door Installation and Assembling Face Plate Installation and Assembling Blower / Fan Installation Blower Operation & Diagram Brick Removal And Installation...
Blower Congratulations on choosing a state-of-the-art Archgard Hearth Product! The hand crafted Archgard CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert has been designed to provide you with comfort, security and economy for many years of trouble-free enjoyment. It has been our experience that the overall enjoyment of your new appliance will be greatly enhanced by becoming familiar with its installation, operation and maintenance.
Chalet 1800 Ins IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES When installing your insert, particular attention should be paid to fire protection. If this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Con- tact local building, fire officials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation, inspection and permit requirements in your area.
Safety Standard 1482 and ULC S628. It also meets the re- quirements of (UM) 84-HUD. SAFETY LABEL A copy of the label that accompanies each Archgard Chalet 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert , is printed here for your con- venience. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYCERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH JULY 1999, PARTICULATE EMMISSIONS STANDARDS.
Chalet 1800 Ins Minimum Fireplace Size Your fireplace opening requires the following minimum sizes: Height Width Depth From back of adjust- able faceplate to front of flue collar 22” (559mm) 25” (635mm) 16” (406mm) 6” to 9”(152mm to 229mm) Insert Clearances to Combustibles...
Chalet 1800 Ins SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CHALET 1800 WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT HEIGHT OF BODY 21.75” (553 mm) WIDTH of BODY 24” (609.6 mm) DEPTH of BODY 25.250” (641 mm) E.P.A. EMISSIONS 3.6 grams / hour E.P.A. OUTPUT RATING 10,700 - 35,500 BTU / HR (3,134 - 10,397 watt)
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Chalet 1800 Ins The door comes assembled with the glass and gasket. Washer Cotter Pin Clevis Pin 1. Run the threaded end of the handle through the hole in the cast door. 2. Insert the clevis pin into the roller and Roller washer.
Chalet 1800 Ins Faceplate Installation NOTE: There is from 6” to 9” of adjustability between the back of the faceplate and the front of 1) Start the installation by screwing the 4 angle clips into the predrilled holes in the top and bottom of each side of the insert.
BLOWER / FAN INSTALLATION The CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert is certified for operation with or without the optional fan and may be installed at any time by attachment at the front of the insert and plugging in the 3-prong power cord.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. The CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical code, CSA C22.1.
. When you first fire up your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert, you may notice the smoke de- tectors operating more frequently. This may be due to the curing of stove paint or oils from manu- facturing or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the door open.
We at Archgard recommend the Full Liner installation for numerous reasons. The CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert is designed with a 6" flue collar and by installing a full liner from the top of the flue collar of the insert all the way to the top of the chimney optimizes draft conditions and performance and it eliminates the need to pull the insert out of the fireplace every time you need to have the chimney swept.
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As Archgard has no control over what liner system is being used with the CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert, here we can only give a general overview of the installation procedure of dropping a generic uninsulated liner from the top of the chimney and connecting it to the flue collar of the appliance.
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Chalet 1800 Ins 4. If you are using a 6” outside dimension Stainless Steel liner (since this is a concealed area do not use “black” or “galvanized” pipe), the liner will slip right into the flue collar and can be at- tached into the three pre-punched flue collar holes or the two supplied angle brackets and the front flue collar hole may be used.
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Chalet 1800 Ins INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY CHIMNEY WITH A DIRECT CONNECT Check with you local Authority having Jurisdiction before you begin you begin an installation of a Direct Connect System to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up in- spections.
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Chalet 1800 Ins 8. Drill the anchor holes in the firebox 9. Cut the hole in the sheet metal. An easy way is to put the sheet metal over a block of wood and hammering into the centre of where the hole will be with the claw of your hammer and then cutting the resulting gash out with tin snips.
VENT SPECIFICATIONS Pull this control all the way out when first starting the Your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert was de- insert. Once the fire has been established you may ad- signed for and tested on a 6” (152mm) chimney, just this control to set the burn rate of the fire.
Do not force wood into the firebox to try and fill it. We recommend that when you first fire up your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert, you leave a door and/or window open in order to vent the smoke that may be created from the unit’s paint curing. The paint will smell a little for the first burn or two as it cures.
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Chalet 1800 Ins TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CURE Glass is Dirty 1. Wood is wet Use dry wood 2. Turning down air control or Do not turn down until: damper too soon ❖ there is a good bed of coals the wood is charred ❖...
2. Do not have fires in the insert that may ignite chimney fires. These are hot fires, such as when burning household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, etc. Remember, the Archgard CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert , is not a garbage burner. FAILURE TO INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM REGULARLY CAN RESULT...
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE It is very important to carefully maintain your Chalet 1800 insert, including burning seasoned wood and main- taining a clean insert and chimney system. Have the chimney cleaned before the burning season and as nec- essary during the season, as creosote deposits may build up rapidly. Moving parts of your insert require no lubrication.
Smaller, more finely split pieces are better for short, hot fires, while larger pieces suit extended firing cycles. The largest piece of wood for your Chalet 1800 should be no more than about 15 cm (6 in.) across and 18” long.
Chalet 1800 Ins ASH DISPOSAL CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when insert and ashes are cold. During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. The Ash Drawer features a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash.
Chalet 1800 Ins BRICK INSTALLATION The firebox of your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert is lined with high quality firebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties. There is no need to use a grate; simply build the fire on the firebox floor of your insert. Do not operate this insert without the firebrick.
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Chalet 1800 Ins 6) When both lightweight baffle plates are in, install the fourth secondary air tube with spring re- tainer. (Photo 3) 7) After the secondary air tube is installed, reach in and pull the two halves of the lightweight baffle plates, overlapping them and making sure they are pushed back as far as they can go.
6. Replace the door on the appliance. PAINT CHALET 1800 Wood Fireplace In- You may touch up the ARCHGARD sert with STOVE BRIGHT high temperature paint. The correct paint is available from your dealer. When you paint the insert, remove the gold items (i.e., door), and cover the area surrounding the fireplace with newspa-...
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SURROUND TOP LOUVERS 781-0021L STANDARD SURROUND LEFT SIDE ONLY 781-0021R STANDARD SURROUND RIGHT SIDE ONLY 781-0026 SURROUND BRACKETS (4) CHALET 1800 INS FIREBOX (ALL OTHER COMPONENTS MUST BE ADDED SEPER- 881-0010 ATELY) 781-0008 FAN BRACKET 305-0021 THERMODISC 110° F 305-0043...
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Chalet 1800 Ins ARCHGARD LIMITED WARRANTY ARCHGARD LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD., hereinafter referred to as “Archgard”. Archgard warrants to the original purchaser of an Archgard Wood burning fireplace (s) that the product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a “lifetime”.
POSTAGE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD. 7116 BEATTY DRIVE MISSION, B.C. CANADA V2V 6B4 FOLD DOWN AT LINE FOLD DOWN AT LINE & TAPE CLOSED CHALET 1800I Model # : Serial #: Date Installed: yyyy Name: Address: City: State/Prov: ZIP: Phone: ( _____ ) Dealer's Name &...
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Archgard is pleased to extend this Limited Life- time Warranty to the original purchaser of an Archgard Product. See page 32 for details. We recommend you record the following information: Fireplace Model Number: CHALET 1800I Serial Number: Date of Installation: Dealer’s Name & Address: Dealer’s Phone Number:...
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