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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

     

WARNING

 

Hot! Do not touch!  The glass and surfaces of this appliance will 

be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after 

shutting off the appliance.   Severe burns may result. 

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Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance.

Save These Instructions 

For Future Reference

A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900122-00.

Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de 

la pièce 900122-00.

This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the 

possibility of a house fire. Please read this entire installation and operation 

manual before installing and using your wood fireplace insert. Failure 

to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily 

injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire officials 

to obtain a permit and information on any installation re-

quirements and inspection requirements in your area.

EPA Certified

Wood-Burning 

Fireplace Inserts

P/N 900123-00, Rev. A, 04/2014

101539175PRT-001

P900123-00

Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts

Model Montlake™ ML230 and ML300

With Innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™)

Montlake™ 230 and 300

Summary of Contents for Montlake 230

Page 1: ...22 00 This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the possibility of a house fire Please read this entire installation and operation manual before installing and using y...

Page 2: ...Liner Installation 13 Positive Flue Connection Required in Canada 13 Offset Boxes 14 15 Installation Procedure For Masonry and Factory Built Fireplaces 14 Manufactured Home Installations ML230 only 15...

Page 3: ...ccumulations over 1 8 thick should be removed by a professional chimney sweep Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire If large ac cumulationsareoccurring reviewyourburn...

Page 4: ...therefore it may be necessary to add additional height to the venting system Inwellinsulatedandweathertighthomes itmaybedifficulttoestablish a good draft up your chimney The poor draft is caused by a...

Page 5: ...s can create dangerous back drafting of the fireplace insert and chimney joints drawing combustion by products into the home Be sure your home has adequate makeup air to eliminate negative pressures c...

Page 6: ...50 mm minimum hearth extension on all stoves and inserts as measured from the door opening of the unit Minimum distance of floor protection to the side 8 200 mm This is measured from the sides of the...

Page 7: ...test edition Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in Canada CSA B365 latest edition See section on Reduction of Appliance Clearance with Specified Forms of Protecti...

Page 8: ...lowing agency Intertek Tested to UL 1482 ULC S628 Listing Dimensions NOTES Dimensions shown are approximations only 1 4 Diagrams illustrations and photographs are not to scale consult installa tion in...

Page 9: ...Montlake ModelML300wood burning fireplace insert is safety listed with the fol lowing agency Intertek Tested to UL 1482 ULC S628 Listing Dimensions NOTES Dimensions shown are approximations only 1 4 D...

Page 10: ...thickness required Minimum k value per Inch of Specified min thickness of alternate material kM x thickness alternate k value per inch of listed material TM of listed material kL material TL TM inche...

Page 11: ...e floor protection what is the minimum thickness required Minimum k value per Inch of Specified min thickness of alternate material kM x thickness alternate k value per inch of listed material TM of l...

Page 12: ...pproval from local building officials Modifications allowed to the factory built fireplace are as follows Remove the damper Remove the smoke shelf or smoke baffle Remove ember catches Remove viewing s...

Page 13: ...e slip joint will allow the lowest piece to slide up enough to clear the insert during installation Insulate the top four to six feet between the liner and the chimney to prevent heat loss Install the...

Page 14: ...loor prior to installing the insert Installing Surround Panels and Insert Top Once the insert is in place and the venting has been connected install a surroundpanelkittocovertheexposedfireplaceopening...

Page 15: ...WITH LOCAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES Outside Combustion Air In Manufactured mobile Home installations outside combustion air is required This can be achieved by sealing the surround assembly to the fire...

Page 16: ...lace Built to UL 127 US or ULC S610 Canada Standards Requires a minimum of a positive flue connection Fig ure 12 in the USA In Canada a full length stainless steel flue liner is required Approved Line...

Page 17: ...Back Baffle Board Back Baffle Board 7 7 196mm 6 5 165mm Front Baffle Board Front Baffle Board 1 Install firebox bottom brick spacers on both the left and right side of firebox Thebrickspacersarelocat...

Page 18: ...s injury Firebox Brick Layout as Viewed from the Front Figure 17 ML300 Brick Diagram Letter A Brick Are Full Size 9 229mm Long x 4 1 2 114mm Wide x 1 5 16 33mm Thick 1 Install brick 1 6 in the numbere...

Page 19: ...n kit Instr 506033 75 See Page 32 for ordering information Check that all chimney pipe joints are secured and installed according to the manufacturers instruction Be sure all roof flashings are watert...

Page 20: ...nd may make it difficult to start DO NOT OVERFIRE THE STOVE OR INSERT DURING THIS PROCESS IF THE STOVE OR INSERT OR CHIMNEY BECOMES RED REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AIR ENTERING THE STOVE OR INSERT IMMEDIATEL...

Page 21: ...ecome familiar with how the damper control affects heat output and the overall temperature of the appliance A stove thermometer can be a helpful tool to help ensure you are not over firing your applia...

Page 22: ...ETELY SEASONED Your appliance will not operate at the level that it is meant to unless you use seasoned dry wood Do not burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water doing so will void your warra...

Page 23: ...ctices The following are some tips on how to operate your appliance to achieve the highest overall efficiency 1 Thoroughly preheat your appliance before slowing the burn rate by closing the draft cont...

Page 24: ...tting When the stove or insert cools down the blower will automatically turn off Rheostat Operation The highest blower speed is obtained by turning the rheostat knob clockwise until it clicks ON then...

Page 25: ...MANUAL TEMPERATURE AUTO RESET TEMPERATURE SWITCH N O POWER CORD RED BLK BLK WHT GRN WHT WHT YLW NOTE SWITCH CONDITIONS GIVEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE N C NORMALLY CLOSED N O NORMALLY OPEN FEMALE DISCONNECT...

Page 26: ...per and lower hinge pins from the top Maintenance Figure 32 Glass Replacement Locate screws 10 ea peal back gasket as shown Arrows indicate screw locations DO NOT Install or operate the stove or firep...

Page 27: ...oth Other products may damage plated finish paint and gaskets BAFFLE BOARDS Your baffle boards should be inspected during every chimney cleaning If either board is damaged then replace baffle boards G...

Page 28: ...el Page 22 sec tions 3 See Poor Draft section above and Clean Glass above SMOKES WHEN 1 If smoke is entering the room check to make sure your baffle boards are properly installed DOOR IS OPEN 2 Check...

Page 29: ...phite apply to door handle bushing 71052 Anti Seize 2 Gram Pouch H5633 17 Heat Exchanger Bolt Kit H8387 18 Flue Ring Bolt Kit H8388 MISCELLANEOUS PARTS continued Item Description ML230 ML300 Taptite Q...

Page 30: ...30 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE Replacement Parts Model Montlake 230 17 27 30 29 32 35 31 24 23 14 13 11 33 40 25 26 38 10 1 3 8 7 4 2 6 5 39 28 37 36 18 34 9...

Page 31: ...E DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE Planning Installation Safety and General Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Accessories Parts Accessories Replacement Parts Model Montla...

Page 32: ...round Kit 26 1 2 X 48 Black Montlake 230 H8678 ML230 FP3141 Surround Kit 31 X 41 Black Montlake 230 H8679 ML230 FP3148 Surround Kit 31 X 48 Black Montlake 230 H8680 ML230 FPTRIM3348 Surround Kit 33 X...

Page 33: ...a binder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly IHP stoves inserts and high efficiency EPA fireplaces are approved for burning d...

Page 34: ...placement parts See Page 29 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts sup plied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will...

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