Big Woods Hearth Products, Inc.
The Hearthwarmer-II Woodburning Insert 3
Getting Started
Verify that the Hearthwarmer-II will fi t properly in your
fi rebox application and that you have all optional parts
needed to complete the install.
Minimum fi rebox dimensions needed are:
•
Front Width - 32”
•
Back Width - 19 1/2”
•
Depth - 21”
•
Height - 19”
For fi replaces with existing glass doors, make sure the
doors can be elevated a minimum of 1-3/8” to accom-
modate The Hearthwarmer-II’s front grille.
Tools you MAY need for installing:
• Phillips
screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Pliers
Installation
1. Remove Glass Doors and Grate
If the fi replace has glass doors, remove the glass doors
and the existing fi replace grate. The grate can be dis-
carded.
2. Remove Shipping Bracket
Remove the unpainted shipping bracket from the Hearth-
warmer-II by removing the screw from the bracket. Dis-
card the bracket.
3. Attach The Front Grille
Attach the front grille to the heat exchanger with the
provided phillips-head screws, such that the fan control
knob stem goes through the provided hole of the grille.
Place rheostat knob over end of knob stem and push
on.
The Hearthwarmer-II Installation Instructions
4. Place The Hearthwarmer-II In Firebox
Place The Hearthwarmer-II in center of fi rebox with equal
distances from left to right side. Once the Hearthwarmer-
II is placed in the fi rebox, determine whether The
Hearthwarmer-II grille will be an overlap fi t (Illustration
A) or an inside fi t (Illustration B) in accordance with the
fi rebox opening.
For an inside fi t, mark the front grille to match the
fi rebox opening width, (Illustration C) then cut the grille
(Illustration D) with a hacksaw on both ends.
Illustration A
Illustration B
The
Hearthwarmer-II
can be used in a wood burning masonry fi replace, with or
without glass doors.
It is recommended that glass doors be used in conjunction with this unit to maxi-
mize your effi ciencies. Refer to the door manufacturer’s instruction manual for
proper usage and maintenance of the fi replace glass doors.
With proper care and maintenance, it is a safe and effi cient heat-producing insert
for your fi replace.
