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This appliance is approved for use in a masonry fireplace built to UBC 
Chapter 37 or equivalent with a minimum 25-1/2” (648 mm) width open-
ing at the front of the fireplace.

This heater is designed to be installed into an existing masonry fireplace 
(built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or factory-built, solid-fuel and 
wood-burning fireplaces (listed to UL 127 or ULC S610) only. 

Do not remove brick or mortar from masonry fireplace to accommodate 
insert.  Approved with or without positive flue connection.  Approved 
with minimum 6” (152 mm) diameter stainless steel listed reline system.  
IHP inserts are tested to UL 1482 / ULC S628 and listed by OMNI-Test 
Laboratories, Inc.; Portland, OR.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  See Draft Requirements and Selecting a Proper 

Venting System on 

Page 4

 to assist you in choosing the proper venting 

system for your installation.

Remove and clean behind unit frequently, as creosote build-up may 
occur rapidly.

WARNING: CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND 

KEPT CLEAN. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PARTS.

9

CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS

NOTES:

 

• 

Although not required, a full-length stainless steel liner is recommended 

for optimum safety and performance.  See your IHP dealer for details.

• 

When installing your fireplace insert with a positive flue connection, 

be sure to leave the insulation off the surround panels (flanges) and 

leave  a 1/4” (6 mm) airspace between the surround panels and the 

facing of your fireplace.

• 

This appliance may be vented into a code-approved masonry chimney 

with flue liner.

1. 

READ ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

.

2.  Check all 

REQUIRED CLEARANCES

 as specified in the previous section 

(

Page 7

) of this installation and operation manual.

3.  Wear gloves during installation in case of sharp edges on the fireplace 

insert and it’s parts

4.  Open or remove the existing fireplace damper.  Make sure the damper 

cannot fall closed.

5.  Install the two 1/2” x 3” (13 mm x 76 mm) leveling bolts -heads up- a 

few turns in the leveling nuts on each side of the outer chamber of the 

insert at the lower rear corners.

6. Position the insert in the center of the fireplace opening and push it 

back until the surround brackets are approximately 2” (51 mm) away 

from the fireplace front.

7. Install the side surround panels and push the insert up snug against 

the fireplace face.  Then with the location selected remove the surround 

panels and level the fireplace insert with the leveling bolts using a 3/4” 

(19 mm) socket, extensions (to reach the bolt head) and a ratchet.

8. Glue the insulation around the outer edge of both the top and side 

surround panels.

9.  Install the surround panels loosely, align and tighten.  Check for a tight 

fit against the fireplace.

10. Install the brick and baffle as per instructions on 

Page 6

.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES - MASONRY CHIMNEY

Listed Material

k (per inch)

r (per inch)

Listed Min. Thickness

Listed Material 

.84

K

L

1.19

r

L

3/4

(.75")

T

L

** Approved Alternate Materials for Floor/Hearth Protection

Alternative Materials

Thermal Values

Minimum Thickness

(rounded to nearest 1/8 inch)

k (per inch)

K

M

r (per inch)

r

M

Min. Thickness

T

M

Kaowool M Board

.47

2.13

.42" (1/2") 

Micore 160™

U.S. Gypsum

.35

2.86

.31" (3/8")

Micore 300™

U.S. Gypsum

.46

2.17

.41" (1/2") 

Durock™ Cement Board

U.S. Gypsum

1.92

.52

1.71" (1-3/4")

Hardibacker™

1.95

.51

1.74" (1-3/4")

Hardibacker 500™

2.30

.43

2.05" (2-1/8")

Cultured Stone Hearth-

stone™

2.82

.35

2.52" (2-5/8")

Wonderboard

3.23

.31

2.88" (3")

Super Firetemp M 

Johns-Manville

.61

1.64

.54" (5/8")

Super Firetemp L 

Johns-Manville

.54

1.85

.48" (1/2")

Face brick

9.00

.111

8.04" (8-1/8")

Common brick

5.00

.20

4.46” (4-1/2")

Cement mortar

5.00

.20

4.46” (4-1/2")

Ceramic tile

12.5

.08

11.16" (11-1/4")

Marble

~11

~.09

9.82" (9-7/8")

Table 3 - CANADA REQUIREMENTS

Using the k formula:

Minimum   

 

k-value (per Inch) of     

Specified min.

thickness of   =    alternate material (

k

M

)  x  

thickness 

alternate   

 

k-value  (per inch)   

 

of listed 

material (

T

M

)     

of listed material (

k

L

)    

material (

T

L

)

T

M

 (inches)     =                   

k

M

                  

x  

T

L

  

 

   

         *.84                 

T

M

 (inches)     =              *.35                  

x  

.75"  

 

   

         *.84

.312  (inches)=    

          .417       

x  

.75"  

Answer  - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .312" therefore 

round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 3/8” (.375”)

Minimum   

 

r-value (per Inch)   

 

Specified min.

thickness of   =    of listed material  

x  

thickness 

alternate   

 

r-value  (per inch)   

 

of listed 

material   

 

of alternate material    

material 

T

M

 (inches)     =                   

r

L

                  

x  

T

L

  

 

   

            r

M

  

T

M

 (inches)     =              *1.19                   x  

.75"  

 

   

         *2.86

.312  (inches)=    

          .416       

x  

.75"  

Answer  - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .312" therefore 

round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 3/8” (.375”)

Using the r formula:

FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE CALCULATED FOR CANADA REQUIR-

MENTS

Summary of Contents for Striker C160

Page 1: ...éro de la pièce 900100 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 followtheseinstructionscouldresultinpropertydamage bodilyinjury orevendeath Contactyourlocalbuildingorfireofficialstoobtain a permit and inform...

Page 2: ...arth Protection 8 USING THIS MANUAL Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Chimney Requirements 9 Installation Procedure Masonry Chimney 9 Positive Flue Connection 10 Installation Procedure Factory Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces 11 Fire...

Page 3: ...heburn ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations Any accumulations 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 reviewyourburningprocedures 14 Ifacreosotefireshoulddevelop thefiredepartmentshould be called immediately and then attempts should be made to cont...

Page 4: ...ay include Cracking warping or burning out of components plated accessories may turn color stove glass may develop a haze which will not come off with cleaning Overfiring of a stove or fireplace insert is a condition where excessive temperatures are reached beyond the design capabilities of the appli ance The damage that occurs from overfiring is not covered under the manufacturer s limited warran...

Page 5: ...heater In well insulated and weather tight homes it may be difficult to establish a good draft up the chimney caused by a shortage of air in the home The lack of air is caused by many common household appliances which exhaust air from the home such as a furnace heat pump air conditioner clothes dryer exhaust fans fireplaces and other fuel burning appliances Also the combustion process of this heat...

Page 6: ... The final step of the baffle board baffle blanket installation will be installing the front baffle boards The front baffle boards will be the two remaining baffle boards which are the larger two baffle boards of the four baffle board kit They will be installed with the 7 3 8 dimension from the front to rear of the firebox Start by setting the back side of the board on the rear baffle making sure ...

Page 7: ...to the side 8 200mm This is measured from the sides of the door opening in the USA and from the sides of the insert in Canada 2 J Maximum lintel depth without flue offset or smoke deflector This appliance may be installed in a bedroom in the United States Model A B C D E 1 C A160 USA 24 CAN 660mm USA 15 CAN 450mm 20 508mm 12 305mm USA 4 1 2 CAN 200mm C A160 with mantel and or side shields 16 406mm...

Page 8: ...ken from Tables 2 and 3 Using the k formula FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE CALCULATED FOR USA REQUIRMENTS Using the k formula 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 inches kM x TL 84 TM inches 35 x 375 84 156 inches 417 x 375 Answer TheminimumrequiredthicknessoftheMicore1...

Page 9: ...are approximately 2 51 mm away from the fireplace front 7 Install the side surround panels and push the insert up snug against thefireplaceface Thenwiththelocationselectedremovethesurround panels and level the fireplace insert with the leveling bolts using a 3 4 19 mm socket extensions to reach the bolt head and a ratchet 8 Glue the insulation around the outer edge of both the top and side surroun...

Page 10: ...l off plate i e 22 gage sheet steel in the fireplace throat using masonry screws Other acceptable methods include packing noncombustible material i e high temp fiberglass or ceramic insulation around the vent pipe or using a flue adapter Whatever seal off method is used it must effectively seal the area to prevent room air passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace Offset Boxes Offsets can be ...

Page 11: ...3 76 mm long bolts with the head up through the nuts attached to the insert on the lower rear corner of each side This will allow you to level the insert when placed into the fireplace Measure from the front of the top surround mount to the center of the flue Determine if there is an alignment problem in connecting a liner from the chimney to the insert s flue If there is an alignment problem conn...

Page 12: ...UR INSURANCE COMPANY Chimney Liner Installation Place the insert into the fireplace making sure to center it side to side Slide the insert in until the surround mounts are approximately 1 2 13 mm from the face of the fireplace where the surround panels cover Lower the chimney and make attachment to the insert Level the fireplace insert by using a 3 4 socket and a long extension and adjusting the b...

Page 13: ...ed while the front door is slightly open Once kindling is burning well larger pieces of wood may be added then the door should be fully closed if there was the need to keep it slightly open during start up DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED WHILE THE FRONT DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN CAUTION Do Not alter the adjustment range of the draft control for increased firing for any reason Operate only with f...

Page 14: ...clockwise until it clicks OFF Blower Speed Control Knob rheostat Manual Auto Rocker Switch TWO S MANUAL WHT NOTE SWITCH CONDITIONS GIVEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE N C NORMALLY CLOSED N O NORMALLY OPEN FEMALE DISCONNECT MALE DISCONNECT STUD CONNECTION TWO POSITION SWITCH MANUAL TEMPERATURE AUTO RES TEMPERATU SWITCH N POWER CORD RED RED YLW BLK WHT GRN NOTE SWITCH CONDITIONS GIVEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE N C ...

Page 15: ... down to 275 to 400 degrees on Elite inserts locate thermometer on the face of the insert just above the door Now load the firebox and set the draft control At this point you may need to burn the fireplace insert with the draft open for a few minutes to ignite the wood All IHP stoves and fireplace inserts are EPA tested for emissions at low burn with the air control completely closed Whether or no...

Page 16: ...e E clip from the upper hinge pin Remove upper hinge pin by pulling up while holding the op posite side of the door Lift door out of the lower hinge pin and place face down on a soft surface Step 2 Remove Door Back Screws 6 ea Using a 5 32 allen wrench remove the 6 retainer screws from the faceplate To locate screws peel back the door gasket as necessary Step 3 Disassemble Door Assembly Flip door ...

Page 17: ...ve 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 and that the baffle blanket is pushed back flush with the front of the baffle boards 2 Check the chimney for blockage due to creosote See Creosote section on Page 5 3 Check draft See POOR DRAFT section above WOOD BURNS 1 The draft control must be closed fur...

Page 18: ... the baffle assembly DO NOT Close the door tightly during Burn In period DO Be sure to clean any fingerprints from optional accessories that have plated surfaces before burning the appliance Clean the plated surfaces only with household type glass cleaner and a very soft cloth DO Consult local building department if other than recommended clearances are desired DO Read instructions for the baffle ...

Page 19: ...placement Power Cord 19 H8074 UHPII Blower Cage Snap Switch Black H8075 UHPII Blower Cage Snap Switch Gold H8076 UHPII Blower Cage Snap Switch Nickel H8077 UHPII Blower Cage Snap Switch Brushed Gold H8078 UHPII Blower Cage Snap Switch Brushed Nickel 29 H8064 Snap Switch w Gasket and Screws 32 H8066 Control Switch Manual Off Automatic C160 AND SWI160 INSERT PARTS 33 71138 Small Flange Screw Black S...

Page 20: ...20 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE Replacement Parts ModelS C160 and CA160 ...

Page 21: ...21 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE 7 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 8 14 11 6 7 12 16 29 17 15 32 18 19 Replacement Parts ModelS C160 and CA160 Door Parts Blower Parts ...

Page 22: ...3 4 x 40 71079 WFT2948 N Nickel 30 3 4 x 48 BLOWERS Cat No Model Description H7907 WSINS BLWR B SS Blower Insert Black H7908 WSINS BLWR G SS Blower Insert Gold H7909 WSINS BLWR N SS Blower Insert Nickle H7910 WSINS BLWR BN SS Blower Insert Brushed Nickel H7911 WSINS BLWR BG SS Blower Insert Brushed Gold ETCHED GLASS 71073 Glass Arch Sailboat Arch Sailboat 71069 Glass Arch Cattail Arch Cattail 7107...

Page 23: ...23 NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE SAFETY LISTING LABEL ModelS C160 and CA160 2013 2014 2015 Innovative Hearth Products LLC 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 ...

Page 24: ...24 NOTES ...

Page 25: ...g 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 dry seasoned wood only c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product d damages repairs or inefficiency resulting f...

Page 26: ...ance 2 The Serial Number of the appliance 3 The part number 4 The description of the part 5 The quantity required 6 The installation date of the appliance If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of this system please contact your dealer Innovative Hearth Products LLC IHP 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 www IronStrike us com Pro...

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