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Solution 1.8 Insert

Installation and Operation Manual

Appendix 1: Blower Installation .................................................. 45

Appendix 2: Installing the Optional Door Overlay ..................... 46

Appendix 4: Optional Faceplate and Decorative Trims

Installation ................................................................................ 48

Appendix 5: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ... 53

Appendix 6: Removal instructions .............................................. 56

Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List .......................... 57

ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ............................. 60

Summary of Contents for EB00005

Page 1: ...tional Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or dam...

Page 2: ...r it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new insert You may need to get a building permit for the installation of this insert and the chimney that it is connec...

Page 3: ...Should Not be Burned 12 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree Species 12 3 2 3 Log Length 13 3 2 4 Piece Size 13 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 14 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 15 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Insert 16 4 1 Your First Fires 16 4 2 Lighting Fires 16 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 16 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 17 4 2 3 T...

Page 4: ...Regulations Covering Insert Installation 29 8 Clearances to Combustible Material 30 8 1 Location of the Certification Label 30 8 2 The Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper 30 8 3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf 31 8 4 Positioning the Unit 32 8 5 Minimum Masonry Opening Clearances to Combustibles and Floor Protector 37 9 The Venting System 39 9 1 General 39 9 2 Block Off Plate 39 9 3 Suitable C...

Page 5: ...endix 2 Installing the Optional Door Overlay 46 Appendix 4 Optional Faceplate and Decorative Trims Installation 48 Appendix 5 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 53 Appendix 6 Removal instructions 56 Appendix 7 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 57 ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 60 ...

Page 6: ...T UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION 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 ...

Page 7: ...IS NOT REQUIRED IF A CARBON MONOXIDE CO DETECTOR ALARM IS LOCATED IN THE ROOM IN WHICH THE INSERT IS INSTALLED THE CO DETECTOR WILL PROVIDE WARNING IF FOR ANY REASON THE WOOD INSERT FAILS TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO INSTALL AN OUTDOOR AIR SUPPLY WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALSO INSTALL A CO DETECTOR ALARM TO PROVIDE WARNING IF SMOKE SPILLAGE FROM THE INSERT OCCURS ...

Page 8: ...ght 359 lb 163 kg Firebox Volume 1 8 cu ft 0 051 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material C Cast Mobile home approved No Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate fuels and other variables The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled t...

Page 9: ...Solution 1 8 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9 ...

Page 10: ...comfort The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest while bedrooms and basement if there is one will stay cooler In this way you will burn less wood than with other forms of heating Although the insert may be able to heat the main living areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provi...

Page 11: ...ert is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Compounds is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing process meets the latest air quality requirements regarding VOC reduction or elimination The air tubes are stainless steel which can also be recycled The C Cast baffle is made of an aluminosilicate fibre material that is compressed with a binder to...

Page 12: ...ly spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given...

Page 13: ... dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes ...

Page 14: ... faster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hard...

Page 15: ... in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufacture...

Page 16: ...ith wood develops their own favorite way to light fires Whatever method you choose your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain n...

Page 17: ...wspaper between the logs Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those log cabin style Light the newspaper 4 2 4 Using Fire Starters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals Follow the package directions for use Gel starter ma...

Page 18: ...ively cool but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the insert and prevent it from coming into the room After ashes have been removed from the insert and placed in a tightly covered metal container they should be taken outside immediately The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pendin...

Page 19: ...the insert This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 3 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the fir...

Page 20: ...ions for building fires to match different heat demand 4 4 1 1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output use small pieces of firewood and load them crisscross in the firebox The pieces should be only 3 to 4 in diameter After raking the coals you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more acr...

Page 21: ...on of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience based on firebox volume FIREBOX VOLUME MAXIMUM BURN 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 Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient insert operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the...

Page 22: ...ormal and can be easily removed when the insert is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the insert is hot In spring and fall when the insert is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed ...

Page 23: ... the key path pin B 3 Remove or add one washer A as needed Keep the removed washer for future adjustment 4 Re install the key path pin in the key way and slide the latch along it 5 Secure with the nut 5 1 4 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition After a year or more of use the door gasket will compress and become hard which may allow air to leak past it ...

Page 24: ... fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and clips B then both metal frames C that holds the glass to the door frame E Lift out the glass D and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive ...

Page 25: ... when a hot fire is burned in the insert and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear creosote builds up more slowly Your new insert has the right characteristics to help you to bu...

Page 26: ...quipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build up Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle CAUTION OPERATION OF YOUR SOLUTION 1 8 WOOD INSERT WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND H...

Page 27: ...type of installation The factory built zero clearance fireplace must be listed that is safety certified by an accredited certification agency It must be suitable for use with solid fuel and nothing in the owner s manual must specifically prohibit the installation of a fireplace insert When in doubt check with the fireplace manufacturer The installation of the zero clearance fireplace MUST be thoro...

Page 28: ... OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS INSERT ONLY TO A LISTED STAINLESS STEEL...

Page 29: ... USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements This insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6 diameter extending from the insert to the top of the chimney The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN ULC...

Page 30: ...s important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your insert model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the side of the insert To access the certification label the faceplate may need to be removed Therefore we recommend that you note the insert s serial number on this manual since it will be needed to pr...

Page 31: ...el shelf dimensions are listed in the following table However no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 29 737 mm above the top of the insert If the depth of the mantel shelf is not listed in the table below add 23 584 mm to the depth of your mantel shelf to obtain the safe positioning of your mantel shelf For example for a 9 229 mm mantel shelf the safe positioning would be 32 813...

Page 32: ...negative or zero you do not have to add more floor protection in front of the unit because the masonry fireplace hearth extension is large enough If the value D is positive you will need floor protection in front of the hearth extension at least equivalent to the result D Here is a sample calculation to determine the need to add a non combustible materials floor protection For someone living in th...

Page 33: ...cient If non combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the hearth extension of the masonry fireplace an R factor equal to or greater than 1 00 is required The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is going to be used in the hearth extension to cover the combustible surface This is because R values are additive whereas K values are not ...

Page 34: ... some selected materials see table Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials 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 of Durock R 1 x 0 52 0 52 0 8 0 52 1 32 This R value is larger than the required 1 00 and is therefore acceptable In the case of a known K and t...

Page 35: ...23 0 31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common 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 1 8 0 135 0 920 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources For a 1 8 thickness You cannot stack horizontal still air to accum...

Page 36: ...ions and compliance with the building code requirements To determine the minimum and maximum projection of the insert refer to table Data for floor protection calculation Data for Floor Protection Calculation MAXIMUM EXTENDED A B Note 1 C D E AIR JACKET INCHES Dimension of the hearth extension CAN 18 USA 16 4 11 16 D B A C 6 1 4 Flush with fireplace facing MILLIMETRES CAN 457 mm USA 406 mm 119 mm ...

Page 37: ...Solution 1 8 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 37 8 5 Minimum Masonry Opening Clearances to Combustibles and Floor Protector ...

Page 38: ...nce 84 213 cm Where a fresh air intake is needed we suggest you add a minimum of 4 to the width of the minimum masonry opening Note 1 From door opening The depth of a non combustible mantel in front of the insert is included in the calculation of the floor protector s dimensions IMPORTANT The masonry hearth should be at least 4 inches 102 mm higher than the combustible floor in front of it If the ...

Page 39: ...ck Off Plate To reduce the possibility of a cold air draft from the masonry chimney to get into the room when the insert in not working the installation of a sheet metal block off plate A in the drawing below is recommended Once you have made the block off plate to the proper dimension cut the pipe hole slightly larger than the liner s diameter and then install the liner through this hole Set the ...

Page 40: ...r rigid or flexible to ensure satisfactory performance To ensure an optimal draft we also strongly recommend adding a minimum of 12 rigid liner between the top of the masonry chimney and the rain cap In all cases liners should be installed in accordance with the liner manufacturer s instructions including instructions for extension above the masonry Use Listed Chimney Liners UL 1777 CAN ULC S635 a...

Page 41: ...himney liner Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer s instructions In order to connect the chimney liner starter adapter to the flue outlet you can install the brackets with the screws that are in the owner s manual kit Using a powered driver secure the three brackets with the three screws provided 30131 on top of the insert in the three holes in front of the flue outlet The long en...

Page 42: ...aust gases and may result in smoke roll out from the insert when it s door is opened for loading Only use an offset adaptor if a there is no other alternative and b if the total height of the fireplace and chimney is at least 20 feet If you must install a liner offset adapter secure the three brackets with the three screws provided 30131 on top of the insert in the three holes in front of the flue...

Page 43: ...warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house Called stack effect it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house relative to outside and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the...

Page 44: ...not affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the 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 h...

Page 45: ...wer housing into the slots located on the left and right of the blower opening below the loading To assemble the ash lip open the door to facilitate the installation Center the ash lip with the fan assembly previously installed and push it against the firebox Then push down the rear fold of the ash lip so it clips into the two 2 brackets welded to the firebox located below the loading door ...

Page 46: ...you need to install the door overlay See figure below for installation instructions Position the overlay A on the door frame and secure it from the inside of the door using the 4 included screws B To facilitate the installation do not tighten the screws until they are all installed Note It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay ...

Page 47: ...iers remove the rectangular knock out plate A located on the left or right side of the convection air jacket Choose the side that is best for your installation Then install the fresh air kit adapter B using 4 screws C Secure the flexible pipe E part AC02090 not supplied to the adapter B using one of the adjustable pipe clamps D Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination F usi...

Page 48: ...e faceplate extension secured between the firebox and the convection air jacket Place the faceplate panels with the finished side down on a flat soft non abrasive surface and follow the installation instructions below Hardware bag content 8 10 24 x 1 2 bolts 2 Corner bracket and screws 8 Trim retainer 8 10 24 hex nuts Line up the holes of the upper faceplate panel A with the holes of the side pane...

Page 49: ...wn in the image on the left Insert the superimposed brackets G and H with the screws F in the groove of each decorative trim I J and K Align the corners of the angled side of each trim and then tighten the screws F to secure the trims Enclose the decorative inserts L from behind the lower parts of the faceplate The decorative inserts are included in the owner s manual ...

Page 50: ...im assembly M with the left and right edge of the faceplate and slowly slide it down over the faceplate Secure the trim to the faceplate by squeezing the eight trim retainers N between the inner edge of the trim and the front of the faceplate As in the image on the left ...

Page 51: ...hen align the holes in the faceplate extension O with the holes in each faceplate side panels and secure both assembly together using four 4 bolts D and nuts E Center the insert into the fireplace opening and bring the faceplate assembly close to the appliance ...

Page 52: ...ket Adjust the faceplate to the desired depth Using a 7 16 11 mm open end wrench secure the assembly from under the air jacket extension with a washer Q and a nut R If necessary adjust the height of the insert using the leveling bolts on each side of the convection air jacket until the faceplate is properly seated on the floor of the hearth extension ...

Page 53: ...nd Operation Manual 53 Appendix 5 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle LETTER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A BAFFLE HOLDER 1 B SECONDARY AIR TUBE 3 C COTTER PIN 3 D C CAST BAFFLE 1 E INSULATION BLANKET 1 F INSULATION BLANKET WEIGHT 1 ...

Page 54: ...be into the rear right channel hole 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole 3 With a pair of pliers secure the tube with a cotter pin 4 Repeat steps 1 2 and 3 for each tube Put back the baffle in place before installing the front tube 5 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order ...

Page 55: ...ront and middle secondary air tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube Solution 1 8 insert Front 40 holes of 0 156 Middle 80 holes of 0 109 Rear 80 holes of 0 109 ...

Page 56: ...r insert follow these instructions Remove the blower A Using a 7 16 wrench unscrew the nut D holding the faceplate extension C to the insert Remove the faceplate assembly B and the faceplate extension C together Remove the screws securing the pipe connector E holding the stove pipe in place Slightly unscrew the levelling bolts F located on each side of the insert Move the insert to perform mainten...

Page 57: ...Solution 1 8 Insert Installation and Operation Manual 57 Appendix 7 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 58: ... 16 HEX 1 10 AC06500 SILICONE AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK GASKET KIT 1 11 SE53582 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 9 13 16 X 17 3 32 1 12 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 6 1 13 PL53583 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 14 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER KIT WITH SCREWS 12 PER KIT 1 15 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 6 16 PL53550G BRASS U SHAPED SIDE DECORATIVE ACCENT 4 16 PL53554 NICKEL U SHAPED SIDE DECORATIV...

Page 59: ...1 BRASS REGULAR FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 29 X 44 1 45 OA10129 BRUSHED NICKEL FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 32 X 50 1 45 OA10127 BRASS LARGE FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 32 X 50 1 45 OA10128 BLACK LARGE FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 32 X 50 1 45 OA10123 BRUSHED NICKEL FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 29 X 44 1 45 OA10122 BLACK REGULAR FACEPLATE TRIM KIT 29 X 44 1 46 SE45003 OWNER MANUEL ENERZONE INSERTS 1 47 29001 4 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRATORY BRICK HD 15...

Page 60: ... and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refun...

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