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Morgan

 

(Model 8470)

 

Morgan: Model 8470 
Manual: 6400-40445

  

Revised: 7/28/11

 

Wood-burning Fireplace Insert 

 

OWNER'S MANUAL 

INSTALLATION &  

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE 

YOUR NEW Morgan WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT.  To reduce the risk of fire, follow the 

installation instructions.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in property 

damage, bodily injury, or even death. 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Morgan

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW Morgan WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ing to a Prefabricated Metal Chimney A full flue liner is required in canada 9 Connection To A Masonry Chimney 11 OPERATING YOUR MORGAN WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT 12 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12 CHOOSING FIREWOOD 12 BUILDING A FIRE 13 BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT 13 Building A Break In Fire 13 Normal Operation 14 Building A Fire For Everyday Use 14 Over Fire Caution 14 MAINTENANCE 15 Creosote For...

Page 3: ...ll your Fireplace Insert Be sure to maintain the designated stovepipe and Fireplace Insert clearances to walls ceilings hearth and other combustible surfaces This will help reduce the risk of fire Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage bodily injury and even death Keep furniture drapes curtains wood paper and other combustibles far away from the Fireplace Insert Never i...

Page 4: ...tificial logs cardboard coal garbage or driftwood Especially do not burn coal in this Fireplace Insert Never use gasoline type fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or other liquid fuels or solid fire starters to start or invigorate the fire These fuels can possibly generate carbon monoxide which can sap the supply of oxygen Keep all such materials away from the Fireplace Insert Never use a wood gr...

Page 5: ...department immediately If not perform the next two steps 2 Close the primary air control 3 Keep the Fireplace Insert door closed WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY FIRE BY THROWING WATER ONTO THE STOVE STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH FIRES CAN CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS STEAM AND SERIOUS BODILY HARM Once the chimney fire has expired leave the...

Page 6: ...gth 18 46cm front door Height 20 69 52 5 cm Width 24 88 63 2 cm Depth 14 25 36 cm Front Door Size 18 wide x 11 25 high 45 7 x 28 5 cm Stovepipe Size 6 152 mm diameter Metal Chimney 6 152 mm inside diameter Masonry Chimney 6 15 2cm inside diameter round flue 8 x 8 20 x 20cm square flue Flue Exit Top exit only Actual Weight 349 pounds Crate Dimensions H 38 97cm w 32 81 cm L 32 81 cm Castings Finish ...

Page 7: ...to obtain a sound understanding of how to properly install your Fireplace Insert If you use a close clearance connector pipe it must be tested to UL standards and listed Check the listing of your pipe for actual clearances The diagrams in this manual represent typical installations but are specific to the Simpson Dura Vent DVL brand Clearances cannot be reduced without the use of close clearance c...

Page 8: ...lained above to convert specifications not expressed as R values For multiple layers of floor protectors simply add the R values of each layer to determine the overall R value of the layers If the overall R value of your setup is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector then your setup is acceptable Noncombustible Material Thickness R value Gypsum or plaster board 1 1 2 0 45 Wallb...

Page 9: ...4 of the surround into position as illustrated in Figure 4 Secure them to the top panel using the fasteners provide in the zip lock bag proper placement of the screws is called out in Figure 4 2 Repeat steps 1 4 with the Left section 2 4 Lift the completely assembled surround close the front of the insert Locate the four bushings on the back of the surround These four bushings will slide into the ...

Page 10: ...d now be free to drop down and pull out of the front door or rest on the floor of the insert Once the baffle is removed from the unit you will have direct access to the flue collar and all venting connections To install the baffle reverse the order of removing the baffle Shelf tabs Baffle sleeves Figure 6 Baffle Placement VENTING COMPONENTS AND CONFIGURATION It is very important to follow minimum ...

Page 11: ...ero clearance fireplace Before installing the stove in a factory built fireplace the fireplace must have the following characteristics 1 Listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 2 Include a full height listed chimney liner meeting type HT requirements 2100 Fahrenheit per UL 1777 United States or ULC S635 Canada standards or with a direct flue connector into the first chimney liner section 3 The means to prev...

Page 12: ...ased creosote accumulation There are two ways to install a prefabricated metal chimney An interior installation where the chimney passes inside the residence through the ceiling and roof REMOVE DAMPER OR WIRE IT OPEN An exterior installation where the chimney passes through the wall behind the Fireplace Insert then up the outside of the residence Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Morga...

Page 13: ...ensure that your masonry chimney meets these minimum requirements Chimney wall construction Brick or modular block at least 4 102 mm thick A rubble or stone wall Flue liner Minimum thickness of 5 8 16 mm Installed with refractory mortar At least 1 25 mm air space An equivalent flue liner must be a listed chimney liner system meeting type HT requirements or other approved material Interior chimney ...

Page 14: ...on A B in Figure 9 use caution once the last screw is removed the door will be loose in your hands Be careful not to lose the two hinge rivets Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the door catch C in Figure 9 There may be spacer washer behind the catch to provide an adequate seal Remove the two screws where the hinges will go on the left side Rotate the door 180 degrees and put the hinges in p...

Page 15: ... to crack or may damage other Fireplace Insert parts Moisture in the soapstone must be driven out slowly to minimize the shock to the stone of its first exposure to high firebox temperatures In addition the asbestos free furnace cement must be cured slowly to insure adequate sealing and bonding When you light your first fires the wood Fireplace Insert will emit some smoke and fumes This is normal ...

Page 16: ...ecommend one break in fire at the start of each heating season BUILDING A FIRE FOR EVERYDAY USE 1 Open the front door and place five or six double sheets of tightly twisted newspaper in the center of the firebox Arrange kindling in a crisscross pattern over the newspaper Kindling should be approximately ten pieces 1 2 13 mm in diameter and 10 to 18 254 to 457 mm long 2 Fully open the primary air c...

Page 17: ...anner of operation ensures early engagement of the secondary combustion system which when engaged minimizes creosote buildup in the chimney The stovepipe connector and chimney should be inspected at least monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If a creosote residue greater that 1 4 6 mm has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney...

Page 18: ...ply penetrating oil to the screws Remove the screws to separate the glass from the door 4 Carefully lift the damaged glass from the door and discard 5 Replace the screws 6 Install the door WARNING Do not use substitute materials when replacing the glass or any door components Only authorized Hearthstone components should be used Glass specifications 18 1 2 x 12 x5mm neoceram DOOR INNER FRAME 5470 ...

Page 19: ...hin the home TALL TREES OR BUILDINGS These obstructions when located in proximity to the top of the chimney can cause chronic or occasional downdrafts When selecting a site for a new chimney take care to consider the placement of other objects near the proposed chimney location WIND VELOCITY Generally the stronger and steadier a wind the stronger better the draft However gusty wind conditions may ...

Page 20: ...y ashes more frequently UNCONTROLLED OR SHORT BURN Unsealed or Open Door Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets Excessive Draft Check the installation Operate at LOW BURN Install stovepipe damper Deteriorated Cement Seals Reseal the Fireplace Insert with furnace cement Extra Long Chimney Shorten the chimney Install stovepipe damper Oversized Chimney Reline the chimney to the proper diameter...

Page 21: ...ION 5470 049 SURR CONNECTOR PLATE 2410 785 TOP FRONT SECTION 5470 050 DOOR CATCH 2410 790 FLUE COLLAR 5470 055 FIRE BRICK CLIP REAR 5470 057 FIRE BRICK CLIP SIDE SOAPSTONE 5470 060 SECONDARY AIR SUPPORT L 0000 101 SOAPSTONE 4 1 2 X 9 5470 062 SECONDARY AIR SUPPORT R 0400 700 SOAPSTONE 4 X 9 5470 065 SECONDARY AIR COLLAR 0400 701 SOAPSTONE 1 1 2 X 8 1 2 5470 070 SECONDARY AIR CAP LEFT MISC 5470 072...

Page 22: ...TACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR FREQUENTLY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE CREOSOTE BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY When installed on a combustible floor non combustible floor protection with a R value of 1 0 or greater is required to cover the area beneath the heater 16 in front of and 8 beyond both sides of the glass opening See Top View...

Page 23: ...signed Warranty Registration Form which is enclosed in the Woodstove warranty packet to the following address Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Warranty Department 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville VT 05661 NOTE SENDING IN THE SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE OR HEARTHSTONE S PERFORMANCE ...

Page 24: ...bolt with a 7 16 head as it will be used to install the surround bracket discard the pallet Heat Shield 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the four screws holding the top heat shield on Pull the heat shield away from the unit and remove the flue collar 4 Remove the ash lip assembly by loosening NOT REMOVING the forward Phillips head screw on both sides of the assembly and pulling away from...

Page 25: ...in the approximate position that the 7 Determine the forward aft position of the flue collar and remove the circle on the top heat shield that will allow the flue collar to connect to the liner TIP Ensure that the connector you are using will fit through the opening in the top heat shield before installing the insert Surround bracket Right Forward position Aft position 8 Reinstall the top heat shi...

Page 26: ...r into the firebox through the flue opening on top of the insert and attach to the flue collar b Locate the hardware kit in the owner s manual envelope Once attached to the liner push the flue collar up and attach to the under side of the top castings Mount the flue collar with the four 20 nuts and washers provided in the hardware kit Reversable Flue Front Back This end up 3 8 Medium density gaske...

Page 27: ...side the stove with the ceramic board facing up and the stainless steel shelf tabs forward b Lift the baffle and slide the baffle sleeves on the rear of the baffle into the slots on the rear of the unit c Push in until the sleeves are completely in the slots d Gently lower the front of the baffle until the shelf tabs are resting on the side wall e To verify that the baffle is in correct position g...

Page 28: ... clip is not shown below b Put the four side stones in place and reattach the retainer clips c Put the three rear stones and reattach the long rear retainer clip d Place the remaining stones on the floor of the unit referring to the figure below Stone retainer clips 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 2 1 Reference Qty Size___ 1 6 9 x 4 1 2 2 5 9 x 4 3 2 8 1 2 x 1 1 2 Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products I...

Page 29: ...er washer behind the catch to provide an adequate seal Remove the two screws where the hinges will go on the left side Rotate the door 180 degrees and put the hinges in place and mount Reattach the door catch on the opposite side of the front using the same screws and spacer washers if necessary 17 Replace the front façade by simply lifting it over the opened door and ash lip and setting it back i...

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