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READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

US Environmental Protection

Agency phase II certified

wood insert compliant with

2020 cord wood standard.

Safety tested according to

ULC S628, UL 1482 and

UL 737 by an accredited

laboratory.

ENGLISH

Printed in Canada

46200A

2021-06-22

Installation and Operation Manual

CW2900 INSERT

(CB00022 Model)

Summary of Contents for CB00022

Page 1: ...USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood insert compliant with 2020 cord wood standard Safety tested according to ULC S628 UL 1482 and UL 737 by an accredited laboratory ENGLISH Printed in Canada 46200A 2021 06 22 Installation and Operation Manual CW2900 INSERT...

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Page 3: ...himney that it is connected to It is also recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this insert A primary alternative heat source should be available in the home This heating unit may serve as a supplementary heat source The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the use of an alternative he...

Page 4: ...5 3 4 Compressed Wood Logs 15 3 5 Drying Time 16 4 Operating the Insert 17 4 1 Blower 18 4 2 Fire Screen 18 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 19 5 1 First Use 19 5 2 Lighting Fires 19 5 3 Combustion Cycles 20 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 21 5 5 Removing Ashes 21 5 6 Air Intake Control 22 5 7 Fire Types 22 6 Maintenance 24 6 1 Insert 24 6 2 Glass Door 24 6 3 Door 26 6 4 Exhaust System 27 PART B INSTALLATION 29 7...

Page 5: ...0 3 Suitable Chimneys 35 10 4 Chimney Liner Installation 36 10 5 Liner Connection 36 10 6 Minimum Chimney Height 38 10 7 Chimney Location 38 10 8 Supply of Combustion Air 39 Appendix 1 Ash Lip and Blower installation 40 Appendix 2 Faceplate Installation 41 Appendix 3 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation 43 Appendix 4 Optional Fire Screen Installation 44 Appendix 5 Log Retainers Installation ...

Page 6: ...closed or door open with screen door installed Open door or remove screen door only to feed the stove Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance Install only in masonry fireplaces Do not remove bricks or mortar from masonry fireplace The non combustible floor protection in front of the unit should have an R value equal or greater than 1 00 extending 23 inches 584 mm in front o...

Page 7: ...g the loading door NEVER USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS INSERT KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE INSERT WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances Burn only seasoned natural firewood This wood heater needs periodic inspection and re...

Page 8: ...articulate emissions rate5 1 54 g h EPA CSA B415 1 10 8 Average CO6 89 4 g h 1 Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in...

Page 9: ...ety ULC S628 7 North south ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 8 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as follows buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels axles and set on a permanent foundation In Canada a mobile home is a d...

Page 10: ...21 1 4 539mm Top View Side View Minimum Insert Projection 2 mm 6 3 4 172mm O 6 153mm 26 660mm 15 3 4 401mm MIN 5 127mm MAX 17 1 8 436mm MAX 3 5 8 92mm MIN 14 7 8 378mm 9 1 4 235mm 1 3 4 44mm 22 1 8 563mm 22 1 2 571mm 22 5 8 574mm 9 7 8 251mm 20 3 4 526mm 22 1 8 561mm 26 1 2 672mm 4 m 2 m 21 533mm 17 1 2 444mm 9 228mm 50 1270mm 34 864mm 25 5 8 651mm 21 1 4 539mm 15 3 4 401mm 5 127mm 17 5 8 449mm 3 ...

Page 11: ...1 3 4 44mm 22 1 8 563mm 22 1 2 571mm 22 5 8 574mm 9 7 8 251mm 20 3 4 526mm 22 1 8 561mm 26 1 2 672mm 21 533mm 17 1 2 444mm 9 228mm 13 1 2 342mm 6 3 4 172mm O 6 153mm 26 660mm 26 7 8 683mm 5 127 MA 14 1 4 363mm 16 1 2 419mm 11 7 8 301mm 3 16 5mm 28 1 2 723mm 34 864mm 1 4 6mm Front View Combustion Chamber Side View Combustion Chamber ...

Page 12: ...he back in an East West orientation Place a medium log about 3 x 3 on top of the biggest one Place another medium on coal bed on front of the biggest with another medium on top of it Place the last medium one in front If you need to stack the last piece over the ash lip make sure you always leave at least 1 5 8 inch between the last log and the inner wall of the combustion chamber There should be ...

Page 13: ...ded The door glass is a 5 32 4 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass so it should not be disposed of with the regular household products Disposal at a waste management center is recommended...

Page 14: ...e air supply meaning controlling the heat output while maintaining clean and efficient flaming combustion which boosts the efficient delivery of heat to the home The emission control and advanced combustion features of this insert can only work properly if the fuel used is in the correct moisture content range of 15 to 20 Refer to the following section for suggestions on preparing fuelwood and jud...

Page 15: ... trees more valuable The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated Old leaky cast iron inserts wouldn t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood That is no longer true 3 2 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1 25 mm shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the insert very difficult The most commo...

Page 16: ...r Small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces Split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds Softwoods like pine spruce poplar and aspen take less time to dry than hardwoods they can be dry enough to burn after being stacked to air dry only for the summer months Hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pieces are big Firewood dries more ...

Page 17: ...tion Chamber Bricks Combustion Chamber Bricks Layout Install the ash lip and the blower see Annexe 1 Ash Lip and Blower Installation Install the faceplate See Appendix 2 Faceplate Installation The following step is optional Install the fresh air intake See Appendix 3 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It...

Page 18: ...ed with a heat sensor When the blower is ON it will start automatically when the insert is hot enough and it will stop when the insert has cooled down Therefore the blower speed control can be left at the desired setting OFF HI LO Blower rheostat 4 2 The Use of a Fire Screen In the United States or in provinces with a particulate emission limit eg US EPA the use of wood stoves with open door with ...

Page 19: ...conventional method to build a wood fire is to crumple 5 to 10 sheets of newspaper and place them in the firebox and hold them in place with ten pieces of kindling wood The kindling should be placed on and behind the newspaper Then add two or three small pieces of firewood Open the air intake control completely and ignite the newspaper Leave the door slightly ajar Once the fire has ignited the doo...

Page 20: ...xperienced wood burners these are advantages of zone heating wood burning Wood heaters don t have a steady heat output It is normal for the temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decrease throughout the burning cycle This increasing and decreasing temperature can be matched with the household routines For example the temperature in the area can...

Page 21: ...is pleasant when the room temperature is cool but can be unpleasant when the room is already warm Therefore it is best to let each load of wood burn completely so that the room cools down before putting a load of wood back on 5 5 Removing Ashes Ash should be removed from the firebox every two to three days of full time heating Ash should not accumulate excessively in the firebox since it will affe...

Page 22: ...e insert heat output to the desired temperature in the house A house will need far less heating in October than in January to maintain a comfortable temperature Filling the firebox full in fall weather will overheat the space Otherwise the combustion rate will have to be reduced to a minimum and the fire will be smoky and inefficient Here are some suggestions for building fires suitable for differ...

Page 23: ... the space to be heated the climate zone where the house is and the time of the year The table below gives an approximate maximum burn cycle times based on firebox volume Table 1 Approximate Maximum Burn Cycle Time FIREBOX VOLUME MAXIMUM BURN CYCLE TIME 1 5 cubic feet 3 to 5 hours 1 5 c f to 2 0 c f 5 to 6 hours 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours ...

Page 24: ...anded lightly with sandpaper and then wiped off to remove dust Apply two thin layers of paint 6 1 2 Refractory Material and Baffle Inspect the firebricks or the refractory panels and the baffle for damage periodically and replace anything that is cracked or broken Operation of the heater with a cracked or missing baffle may cause unsafe temperatures and hazardous conditions and will void the warra...

Page 25: ...t glass must have a gasket all around see procedure below 4 Reinstall the glass being careful to centre the glass in the door and not to over tightening the retaining screw A B C D Replacing the glass The two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over tightening the retaining screws 6 2 3 Gasket The glass gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass The gasket mu...

Page 26: ...he gasket 6 3 1 Gasket It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal 1 Remove the door and place it face down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of carpet 2 Remove the old gasket from the door Use a screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door gasket groove 3 Apply a bead of approximately 3 16 5 mm of...

Page 27: ...mney fire 6 4 1 Cleaning frequency It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in the chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in the chimney monthly until the rate of creosote formation is determined Even if creosote forms slowly in the system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year Establish a routine for the fuel wood burne...

Page 28: ...ir intake control 2 Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert the fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion Do not use the appliance again until the insert and its chimney have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or a ...

Page 29: ...use with solid fuel requires the fireplace to be permanently labelled by the installer as being no longer suitable for solid fuel until the removed parts are replaced and the fireplace is restored to its original certified condition Also any air vents grilles or louvers that allow air circulation around the fireplace must not be removed or blocked 7 2 Chimney Caps Mesh type chimney caps must have ...

Page 30: ...idential installations but is not intended for installation in a bedroom In Canada the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 Na...

Page 31: ...SHELF CLEARANCES I 12 305mm max 27 686 mm min X I Shelf Clearances 9 2 Floor Protection It is necessary to have a floor protection made of non combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in the Table 3 Floor Protection below Table 3 Floor Protection FLOOR PROTECTION Canada USA B10 18 457 mm 16 406 mm M 8 203 mm N A N N A 8 203 mm N M B DOOR Floor Protection 10 From door opening The...

Page 32: ... C D B G 8 203 mm 2 Back from fireplace facing If the value D is negative or zero additional floor protection in front of the unit is not needed because the masonry fireplace hearth extension is long enough If the value D is positive an additional floor protection in front of the hearth extension at least equivalent to the result D must be added 9 2 1 Installation Raised of 4 102 mm and Less If no...

Page 33: ... brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 Ceramic board Fibremax 0 450 2 2 Horizontal still air thick 12 0 135 0 920 Example Required floor protection R of 1 00 Proposed materials four inches of brick and one inch of Durock board Four inches of brick R 4 x 0 2 0 8 plus 1 inch...

Page 34: ...CENT SIDE WALL FLOOR PROTECTION J I H Q G F K L O P Masonry Opening and Clearances MINIMUM CLEARANCES F 16 406 mm G 9 229 mm H 27 686 mm I 27 686 mm Q 84 213 cm MAXIMUM THICKNESS O 5 127 mm P 12 305 mm MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING J 23 3 8 594 mm K13 28 7 8 733 mm L 15 3 4 400 mm 13 If a fresh air intake is required it is recommended to add at least 4 to the width of the minimum opening of the hearth ...

Page 35: ...t the pipe hole slightly larger than the liner diameter and pass the liner through the hole Install the block off plate and secure it with masonry nails Seal the joints between the plate and the chimney with high temperature silicone and use stove cement to seal between the pipe and the plate In Canada the CSA B365 Standard permits Roxul type wool to be stuffed around the liner as it passes throug...

Page 36: ... of air jacket is flush with fireplace facing If lag bolts or anchors are to be used to secure the insert the holes location should be marked with the unit in place Remove the insert and locate the anchors 6 STAINLESS STEEL RIGID OR FLEX LINER RAIN CAP MASONRY FLUE FLASHING RIGID LINER 12 305mm MIN 36 914mm MIN Liner Installation 10 5 Liner Connection Two options are possible to connect the liner ...

Page 37: ...er option is possible and if the total height of the fireplace and chimney is at least 20 feet This kind of adaptor is restricting the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll out from the insert when the door is open for reloading When installing a liner offset adapter secure the three brackets provided in the user manual on top of the insert The long end of the brackets must be at...

Page 38: ... buoyant so it tends to rise This creates a slight pressure difference in the house Called stack effect it produces a slightly negative pressure in the lower part of the house compared to the outside and a slightly positive pressure zone in the high part of the house If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house the slight negat...

Page 39: ... by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide a small amount of air needed by the insert The only case in which the wood insert may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes the pressure in the house to become...

Page 40: ...1 ASH LIP AND BLOWER INSTALLATION 1 Before installing the blower open the door and install the ash lip by screwing it in place with 3 screws located in the user manual kit 2 Screw the fan onto the insert under the ash shelf The screws are included in the manual kit ...

Page 41: ...lign the top panel holes A with the left and right panels B Secure together using the bolts P and nuts O provided A B B C D 2 Center the insert into the fireplace opening If necessary adjust the height of the insert using the levelling bolts T on each side of the insert until the faceplate is properly seated on the floor of the hearth extension ...

Page 42: ...replace 4 Center the insert into the fireplace opening Adjust its height using the leveling bolts on each side of the convection air jacket box until the faceplate is properly seated on the floor of the hearth extension Then install one faceplate retainer spring on each side of the faceplate and attach the other end of the spring to the brackets on the left and right sides of the insert Push the f...

Page 43: ...tal plate retained by the micro gaskets to clear the opening for the outside air intake 2 Install the fresh air intake adapter B with four screws C then secure the flexible pipe14 E not included to the adapter using one of the pipe clamps B Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination F using the other pipe clamp The outside wall termination must be installed outside of the hom...

Page 44: ... 1 Open the door 2 Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector 4 Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the insert then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning N...

Page 45: ...Page 45 Installation and Operation Manual CW2900 ENGLISH Appendix 5 LOG RETAINERS INSTALLATION 1 2 3 ...

Page 46: ...ft and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Install the baffle 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes 5 When necessary remove the tubes using the...

Page 47: ...Page 47 Installation and Operation Manual CW2900 ENGLISH Note that secondary air tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B and that all tubes are identical ...

Page 48: ... to be removed To remove the insert follow these instructions 1 Detach the spring B holding the faceplate B on the insert 2 Remove faceplate B by pulling on it 3 Remove the blower assembly C 4 Remove the three screws securing the pipe connector A 5 Unscrew the bolts securing the insert to the floor on each side of the unit E A B C D ...

Page 49: ...NGLISH Appendix 8 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 47 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 19 19 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 24 22 22 22 25 29 26 27 29 28 30 32 33 34 35 36 18 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 A A 11 8 B B 15 44 45 46 45 31 ...

Page 50: ...RUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 11 31156 WASHER ID 322 OD 562 THINK 250 2 12 30472 SPRING 1 2 OUTSIDE Ø X 3 L 2 13 PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET 3 14 30337 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1 2 13 X 1 3 4 2 15 PL74040 DECORATIVE SIDE PANEL 2 16 21387 TOP AIR DEFLECTOR INSULATION 1 17 PL65505 TOP AIR DEFLECTOR PROTECTOR 1 18 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 7 19 29007 3 1 4 X 9 X...

Page 51: ...F 1 38 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 type SJT 50 pcs per carton 1 39 44089 DOUBLE CAGE BLOWER 144 CFM 115V 60Hz 1 1A 1 40 PL74032 BLOWER HOUSING 1 41 44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT MODEL KBMS 13BV 1 42 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 43 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 44 SE74032 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1 45 PL74045 FACEPLATE SIDE PANEL 2 46 PL74044 FACEPLATE TOP PANEL 1 47 SE74044 REGULAR FACEPLATE 34 X 50 1 ...

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Page 54: ...ter inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product A on...

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Page 56: ...ational com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...

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