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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
Fireplace Insert
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 900099-00, Rev. NC, 12/2013
P900099-00
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900100-00.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de
Report # 050-S-03b-2
• Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surfaces of this appliance will
• Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance.
Striker™ Model C160 and CA160
la pièce 900100-00.
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
Portland
a permit and information on any installation requirements
US
be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after
shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result.
Wood Fireplace Inserts
and inspection requirements in your area.
WARNING
Striker™ C160
Striker™ CA160
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert Save These Instructions For Future Reference Striker™ C160 P/N 900099-00, Rev. NC, 12/2013 P900099-00 Striker™ CA160 Wood Fireplace Inserts Striker™ Model C160 and CA160 A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900100-00. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chimney Requirements ..............9 CONGRATULATIONS! Installation Procedure - Masonry Chimney ........9 When you purchased your new wood-burning fireplace insert, Positive Flue Connection .............. 10 you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer Installation Procedure - Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces 11 to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation .......... -
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
performance problems as well as be a safety hazard. A draft test should TESTING INFORMATION read greater than .04’ 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 these non-catalytic appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the wood heaters. -
Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning
NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING FUEL This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. This appliance is designed and engineered to burn, dry, well-seasoned In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air wood only. returns, fresh air exchange systems and any other air system in close proximity to the heating appliance may create a negative pressure in the Dry, seasoned wood is that which has been cut, split and allowed to dry... -
Page 6: Brick Installation
BRICK INSTALLATION Brick Installation CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp edges behind the fireplace insert. NOTE: Installation of the baffle boards and baffle blanket is easier when you can still access the flue outlet, (before connecting the flue vent). Be sure the baffle blanket is placed flat on the baffle boards so as not to block exhaust flow to the flue. -
Page 7: Required Clearances
REQUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229mm) COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE Top Facing / Trim HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. Model E(1) USA-24”... -
Page 8: Hearth Protection
Using the r formula: HEARTH PROTECTION Minimum r-value (per Inch) Specified min. The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated non-com- thickness of of listed material thickness bustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal rating of alternate r-value (per inch) of listed k=.84 or equivalent with a listed thickness of 3/8"... -
Page 9: Chimney Requirements
FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE CALCULATED FOR CANADA REQUIR- CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS MENTS Using the k formula: This appliance is approved for use in a masonry fireplace built to UBC Minimum k-value (per Inch) of Specified min. Chapter 37 or equivalent with a minimum 25-1/2” (648 mm) width open- thickness of alternate material (k thickness... -
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 dif- ferent approved methods to achieve this. -
Page 11: Installation Procedure - Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - FACTORY-BUILT ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES See “Required Clearances” on Page 7. FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Clearance Fireplaces Fireplace and Chimney Requirements NOTE: IHP RECOMMENDS PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED AND BONDED INSTALLER. SEE YOUR DEALER FOR This appliance must only be installed in a zero clearance factory-built RECOMMENDATIONS. -
Page 12: Chimney Liner Installation
CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Remove the existing chimney cap and install a stainless steel liner into 1. Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fastened. the chimney (if a special section has been used or drilled to attach to the insert, it must be the bottom piece). -
Page 13: Operating Hints
OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type some states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints and clean, dry wood products. -
Page 14: Blower Operation (Optional Kit)
BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation 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 manual operation or automatic operation as follows (see Figure 10): MANUAL OPERATION: Turn rocker switch to the manual position (up) Manual / Auto... -
Page 15: 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 burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall stove or fireplace insert, let the appliance top cool down to 275 to 400 efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion degrees (on Elite inserts, locate thermometer on the face of the insert efficiency and heat transfer efficiency. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior pound (never use oil) available from your IHP dealer. to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is designed for stoves is recommended. -
Page 17: 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 stove or fireplace inserts’ draft depends solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4). -
Page 18: Do's And Don'ts
DO’S AND DON’T DO NOT: Install or operate the stove or 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 stove or fireplace insert door without fully opening the draft first. DO NOT: Burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water. -
Page 19: Replacement Parts List
Spring Handle / Nickel 71128 Small Flange Screw/ Nickel - Seven Needed H5653 Spring Handle / Gold F1871 IronStrike™ Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Nickel 71067 Traditional Door Glass / Plain F1872 IronStrike Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Gold 71068... - Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS C160 AND CA160 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
- Page 21 REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS C160 AND CA160 Door Parts Blower Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Page 22: Accessories
ACCESSORIES - MODELS C160 AND CA160 BLOWERS Cat. No. Model Description H7907 WSINS-BLWR-B-SS Blower Insert Black PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION H7908 WSINS-BLWR-G-SS Blower Insert Gold Cat. No. Description Ship. Ship. H7909 WSINS-BLWR-N-SS Blower Insert Nickle Weight Volume H7910 WSINS-BLWR-BN-SS Blower Insert Brushed Nickel H7889 C160T-B, Fireplace Insert / Traditional Black 319 lb. -
Page 23: Safety / Listing Labels
SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - MODELS C160 AND CA160 Innovative Hearth Products, LLC 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 2013 2014 2015 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE. - Page 24 NOTES...
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Page 25: Warranty
THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your IronStrike™ Brand Wood Burning Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the Limited Lifetime Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the Limited Lifetime Warranty against thermal breakage only. -
Page 26: Product Reference Information
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 www.IronStrike.us.com to find your nearest IHP dealer who will answer your questions or address your concerns.
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