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Lennox Hearth Products Elite E260 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
Fireplace Inserts
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 775,210M, Rev. C 02/2010
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775,210CF.
Report #050-S-02b-2
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Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la
pièce 775,210CF.
These appliances 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
Portland
US
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 Fireplace Inserts
Legacy™/Elite™ Models C/E260
injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire officials to
obtain a permit and information on any installation require-
ments and inspection requirements in your area.
WARNINGS
Elite™ E260
Legacy™ C260

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Save These Instructions Elite™ E260 For Future Reference P/N 775,210M, Rev. C 02/2010 Legacy™ C260 Wood Fireplace Inserts Legacy™/Elite™ Models C/E260 A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775,210CF. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Insert ..............11 available from your new wood-burning fireplace insert. Post Installation Checks ............... 11 Thank you for selecting a Lennox Hearth Products wood-burning Operating Hints ................12 fireplace insert as the answer to your home heating needs.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    13. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during the burn- IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. INFORMATION Any accumulations over 1/4” 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

    performance problems as well as be a safety hazard. A draft test should TESTING INFORMATION read greater than .0’ W.C. (inches water column) and less than .08” W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard (see paragraph below), the installer must take into account all variables within the installation and install the This manual describes the installation and operation of the Legacy™/ appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the Elite™...

  • Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning

    Lennox Hearth Products accepts no liability for damages resulting toxic fumes. This type of burning will also void your warranty.

  • Page 6: Brick Installation

    WARNING: IF THE BRICKS ARE NOT INSTALLED EXACTLY AS BRICK INSTALLATION SHOWN THEY COULD FALL OUT OF PLACE DURING REFUELING OR BURNING OF THE INSERT CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. Legacy™/Elite™ C/E20 Brick Installation Legacy™/Elite™ C/E20 Brick Sizes CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of (see Figures on this page) sharp edges inside the fireplace insert.

  • Page 7: Required Clearances

    REqUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229mm) COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CON- Top Facing / Trim STRUCTION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Model E(1) C20 0”...

  • Page 8: Hearth Protection

    Using the r formula: HEARTH PROTECTION Minimum r-value (per Inch) Specified min. thickness of of listed material thickness The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated non-com- alternate r-value (per inch) of listed bustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal rating material of alternate material material...

  • Page 9: Chimney Requirements

    Slide the assembled trim down onto the top surround panel. Note: Although not required, a full-length stainless steel liner is recom- The surround should fit snugly in the groove towards the back of the mended for optimum safety and performance. See your Lennox Hearth trim. Products dealer for details.

  • Page 10: 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 differ- ent approved methods to achieve this.

  • Page 11: Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation

    Lower the chimney and make attachment to the insert. Level the fireplace NOTE: LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS RECOMMENDS PROFES- insert by using a 3/4” socket and a long extension and adjusting the bolts SIONAL INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED AND BONDED INSTALLER.

  • Page 12: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In some Be sure to clean the Nickel or Gold Plated door with a house- states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than clean, dry hold type glass cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any wood products.

  • Page 13: Blower Operation (Optional Kit)

    BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation The blower can be operated manually or automatically (blower will turn on when the insert is hot and turn off when the 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) and adjust rheostat knob to the desired speed.

  • Page 14: 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 fire- burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall place insert, let the insert top cool down to 25 degrees to 00 degrees efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion (on Elites, locate thermometer on the face of the insert just above the efficiency and heat transfer efficiency.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize SEE MAINTENANCE FOR GLASS CLEANING TIPS compound (never use oil) available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. The operator plays an important part in keeping the glass clean and free of buildups.

  • Page 16: 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 fireplace inserts’ draft depend solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Drafting section on Page 4).

  • Page 17: Do's And Don't

    DO’S AND DON’T DO NOT: Install or operate this fireplace insert before reading this manual. DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are completely extinguished. DO NOT: Open the fireplace insert door without fully opening the draft first. DO NOT: Burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water.

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts Lists

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL C20 AND E20 119 Large Flange Screw/ Black - Seven Needed Contact an Authorized Lennox Hearth Products dealer to obtain H529 Large Flange Screw/ Gold - Seven Needed any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of...
  • Page 19 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL C20...
  • Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL E20 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 21 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL C20 AND E20 Door Parts Blower Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - MODEL E20 BLOWERS H912 WLINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black H91 WLINS-BLWR-G-SS Blower Insert Gold TOP SURROUND PANEL (REqUIRED) H91 WLINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle Cat. No. Model Description H915 WLINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Brushed Nickle 1015 WTF08-B -1/2”H x 8”W Black H91 WLINS-BLWR-BG-SS Blower Insert Brushed Gold...
  • Page 23 BLOWERS ACCESSORIES - MODEL C20 Cat. No. Model Description H912 WLINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black SURROUND PANELS / TOP AND SIDES (REqUIRED) H91 WLINS-BLWR-G-SS Blower Insert Gold Cat. No. Model Description H91 WLINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle 29” x 0”: H915 WLINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Br-nkl 108 WFPT00-L...

  • Page 24: Safety / Listing Labels

    SAFETY / LISTING LABEL...
  • Page 25 NOTES...

  • Page 26: Product Reference Information

    The Date On Which Your Appliance Was Installed __________________________ Your Dealer's Name _________________________________________________ Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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