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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Free-Standing EPA Certified Wood-Burning Stoves Save These Instructions For Future Reference P/N 900126-00, REV. NC, 12/2013 Striker™ S160 P900126-00 Wood Stoves Models Striker™ S160 A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900127-00. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900127-00.
CONGRATULATIONS! Typical Installation Figures ............. 8 Chimney Installation ..............9 When you purchased your new wood stove, you joined the ranks of Manufactured (mobile) Home Installations ........9 thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs Chimney - Wall Pass-Through Requirements ......10 reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency and our environment.
ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed by INFORMATION a professional chimney sweep. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire. If large ac- cumulations are occurring, review your burning procedures.
read greater than .04’ W.C. (inches water column) and less than .08” TESTING INFORMATION W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard (see paragraph below), the installer must take into account all variables within the installation and install the appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic appliance.
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...
Chimney and Connector CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum 6” diameter, minimum 24 MSG black steel connector pipe with UL103HT listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE or masonry chimney. Horizontal connection not tested, refer to local HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- building codes for installation.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - REFER TO FIGURES 2, 3 ANd 4 PIPE INSTALLATION B (1) D (1) E† F (1,4) G (4) 6” Single Wall Residential or USA-16” 14” USA-21” 12-1/2” 8” 9-3/4” USA-18” Alcove CAN-483mm 356mm CAN-610mm 318mm 200mm 248mm CAN-533mm Residential or USA-10”...
Single Wall Pipe STAINLESS STEEL LINER Using 6” Diameter Single Wall Connector Pipe Using 6” Diameter Rigid Stainless Steel Liner INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS! INSTRUCTIONS! Chimney Chimney Termination Termination Rain Cap Storm Flashing Collar...
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Double Wall Pipe • Install chimney as per manufacturer’s instructions. Some brands of Using 6” Diameter Type L-Vent Connector Pipe pipe may require removal of the spacer ring in the flue collar. Mobile (Manufactured) Home Installation Shown • All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS required by NFPA No.
Chimney Connector Systems and Clearances from Combustible System A Walls for Residential Heating Appliances (NFPA 211) Refer to Minimum chimney clearance to brick Figure 8 and combustibles 2 in. (51mm) System A. Minimum 3.5 in. (90 mm) thick brick masonry wall Minimum clearance 12 in.
LEG AND HEATSHIELD INSTALLATION NOTE: The threaded rods used to bolt the legs to the stove are pack- aged with the heatshield, as a heatshield is required when a stove is installed on legs. Residential and Mobile Homes (Bolting down and grounding of stove are required only in mobile homes).
14. All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are STOVE INSTALLATION required by NFPA No. 211 to have an upward pitch or rise in the same direction the smoke travels of no less than 1/4” to the linear foot. The connector pipe must meet minimum clearances in any direction If not previously installed, install floor protection and move the to walls or other combustible materials.
If required, install the Outside Air Kit (cat. no. 71112) as per the PEDESTAL INSTALLATION following instructions. To locate the hole in the hearth for outside air mark and cut a 4” (102 mm) hole in the hearth. The hole’s center should be 3”...
BRICK INSTALLATION POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fastened. CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp edges inside the stove. Check that the heater is securely fastened to the floor (if ap- plicable).
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3. Next, you will install the baffle blanket. It will be installed with the Start by setting the back side of the board on the rear baffle making sure that it is placed far enough back to lift up and onto the front 11”...
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 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 is hot and turn off when the stove is cool). The rocker switch on the control panel allows you to select between manual operation or automatic operation as follows (see Figure 19): MANUAL OPERATION: Turn rocker switch to the “MANU- AL”...
OPERATING TECHNIqUES AND HINTS ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood-burn- stove or fireplace insert, let the appliance top cool down to 275 to ing a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall efficiency 400 degrees (on Elites, locate thermometer on the face of the insert in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion efficiency just above the door).
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner pound (never use oil) available from your IHP dealer. designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is abrasive cleaners.
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’TS 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.
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Traditional Door Faceplate / Black H5627 Removable Inner Flue Collar Ring 71058 Traditional Door Faceplate / Gold F1871 IronStrike™ Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Nickel 71059 Traditional Door Faceplate / Nickel F1872 IronStrike Nameplate Kit w/ Hardware - Gold 71148...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS S160 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS S160 Door Parts Blower Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS S160 Leg and Leg Parts NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS S160 Ash Drawer Pedestal and Pedestal NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - ENGLISH Innovative Hearth Products, LLC 1502 14th St. NW Auburn, WA., USA 98001 2013 2014 2015 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
SAFETY / LISTING LABEL - FRENCH Innovative Hearth Products, LLC 1502 14th St. NW Auburn, WA., USA 98001 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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