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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL EPA Certified Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Save These Instructions For Future Reference P/N 900103-00, REV. NC 12/2013 Legacy™ C260 P900103-00 Wood Fireplace Inserts Legacy™ Model C260 A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900104-00. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900104-00.
CONGRATULATIONS! Chimney Requirements ..............9 Installation Procedures - 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 Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation .......... 11 to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, Insert Pre-Installation Preparation ..........
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.
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.
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...
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. Brick Installation Brick Sizes CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of (see Figures on this page) sharp edges inside the fireplace insert.
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) C260 30”...
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- alternate r-value (per inch) of listed combustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal material of alternate material material...
4. Open or remove the existing fireplace damper. Make sure the damper CHIMNEY REqUIREMENTS cannot fall closed. 5. Install the two 1/2” x 3” (13 mm x 76 mm) leveling bolts -heads up- a This appliance is approved for use in a masonry fireplace built to UBC few turns in the leveling nuts on each side of the outer chamber of Chapter 37 or equivalent with a minimum 30-1/2”...
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.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Install the side surround panels with the screws supplied. Push the insert in until there is approximately a 1/4” (6 mm) gap between the back of the See “Required Clearances” on Page 7. surround panels and the face of the fireplace. Before installing the top surround panel, make sure all connections are tight and that no part of FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION the insert or chimney is touching the firebox or chimney in the fireplace.
OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In some Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type glass states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than clean, dry cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints and wood products.
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...
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 stove burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall or fireplace insert, let the insert top cool down to 275 degrees to 400 efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion degrees.
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.
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).
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.
Large Flange Screw/ Nickel - Seven Needed substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. F1871 IronStrike™ Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Nickel F1872 IronStrike Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Gold H5650 Draft Rod Knob...
SAFETY / LISTING LABEL Innovative Hearth Products, LLC 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 2013 2014 2015 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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.
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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