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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4

920-160a

CI1150

Alterra

Wood Insert

01.06.21

Owner's & Installation Manual

Tested by:

Installer

: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner:

Please keep these instructions for future reference.

Project No.
0219WN027S

Summary of Contents for Alterra CI1150

Page 1: ...a V4G 1H4 920 160a CI1150 Alterra Wood Insert 01 06 21 Owner s Installation Manual Tested by Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference Project No 0219WN027S ...

Page 2: ...thin the building envelope It is against federal regulation to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual This heater is designed to burn natural wood only Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods DO NOT BURN Treated wood Lawn cli...

Page 3: ...stallation 16 Stainless Steel Smoke Deflector Installation 17 Operating Instructions Seasoned Wood 18 Operating Instructions 19 Draft Control 19 First Fire 19 Fan Operation 20 Cord Reversal 20 Maintenance Ash Disposal 21 Safety Guidelines and Warnings 21 Maintenance 22 Creosote 22 Wood Storage 22 Door Gasket 23 Glass Cleaning 23 Door Removal 23 Glass Replacement 23 Handle Replacement 24 Door Catch...

Page 4: ...C MUR LATÉRAL ADJACENT PIÈCES OBLIGATOIRES POUR L INSTALLATION GAINE DE CHEMINÉE HOMOLOGUÉE EN ACIER INOXYDABLE DE 5 5 PO 140mm ou 6 PO 152mm PIÈCE EN OPTION VENTILATEUR PIÈCE NO 172 917 CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES 115 VOLTS 60 HZ 0 6 AMPS DANGER RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION DÉBRANCHER LE COURANT AVANT DE PROCÉDER À L EN TRETIEN DE L APPAREIL NE PAS RETIRER LES BRIQUES OU LE MORTIER DU FOYER EN MAÇONNE...

Page 5: ... of faceplate 6 152mm Diameter STANDARD FLUE ADAPTOR 172 942 17 5 16 440mm 14 1 8 from flue centerline to rear of faceplate 6 152mm Diameter OFFSET FLUE ADAPTOR 172 946 NOTE Before assembling your Insert use these dimensions to ensure ap propriate clearances will be met refer to Masonry and Factory Built Fire placeClearancessection Offset Flue Adapter Standard Flue Adapter 15 1 8 384 mm 15 1 8 384...

Page 6: ...gency CI1150 Wood Cast Insert dimensions Optional Backing Plate Dimensions 40 1016mm 40 1016mm 37 940mm 37 914mm 29 1 2 749mm 27 686mm 26 660mm 23 5 8 600mm CI1150 Standard CI1150 Custom Minimum Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...th extension must be made from a non combustible material Extending 16 for US and 18 for Canada measured from the fuel loading door Unit CI1150 Adjacent Side Wall to side A Mantel to top B Top Facing to top C Side Facing to side D Minimum Hearth Extension E Minimum Hearth Side Extension F From Top of Door G 15 381 mm 15 381 mm for 3 1 2 89 mm mantel 14 355 mm 7 3 8 187 mm 16 406 mm USA 8 203 mm 20...

Page 8: ...ce insert 4 Your fireplace insert is heavy and requires two or more people to move it safely The insert and surrounding structure can be badly damaged by mishandling 5 If your existing fireplace damper control will become inaccessible once you have installed your Regency Insert you should either remove or secure it in the open position 6 Inspect your fireplace and chimney prior to installing your ...

Page 9: ...mney for any damage or flaws such as burnouts metal or refectory warping 3 Inspection to a minimum of NFPA 211 Level II is recommended All repairs must be made prior to installing an insert The fireplace must be structurally sound and be able to support the weight of the solid fuel insert 4 The factory built chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC 610 M87 for all installations Install thermal pro...

Page 10: ...the required height 3 Install the unit by first setting the rear of the unitintothefireplace SeeDiagram3 Ensure thattheunitiscenteredintheexistingfireplace and lined up with the flue adaptor 4 Slide the unit back until the flue adaptor is slightly engaged 5 At this point it is recommended to level the unit and ensure that the leveling bolts rest on the surface of the fireplace This will keep the a...

Page 11: ...wn below Line up the left side casting bracket with the left side bracket on the unit 5 Secure the left cast surround with the two bolts removed in Step 3 4 Install fan controls into left surround with 2 screws as shown below Note Left side faceplate when facing unit will have a notch on the side as shown below The extension cord should also be brought out to the side prior to installation 2 Insta...

Page 12: ...ight so it is out of the way Note If the fan power cord needs to be re routed to the right side of the unit go to step 16 before installing the lower cast surround piece 13 Line up the brackets on the lower cast surround piece with the lower holes in the bracket on the unit Replace the two 2 bolts removed in step 11 14 Before tightening the bolts adjust the position of the lower cast sur round unt...

Page 13: ... the right side of the unit if necessary Before installing the lower cast surround run the cord between the left cast surround and the unit Then run the cord along the lower part of the lower cast surround and out in between the right cast and the unit 17 With the cord re routed follow steps 13 15 to complete the installa tion ...

Page 14: ...OG EH IDFLQJ WKH IURQW RI WKH EDFN LQJ SODWH Install 2 clips to the back of the top cast faceplate with hex bolts If the unit is already installed remove the top cast faceplate from the unit if access is too difficult see Cast Faceplate Installation in the owners manual for instructions 6OLGH WKH EDFNLQJ SODWH RYHU WKH FOLSV RQ WKH EDFN RI WKH FDVW WRS 7KHUH DUH QRWFKHV LQ WKH EDFNLQJ SODWH ZKHUH ...

Page 15: ...positions Do not use a grate LyTherm sheet Order of firebrick install a Rear Firebrick b Firebox floor install brick over LyTherm Sheet c Right and left side Firebricks Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 1 4 6 5 3 7 2 ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 7 RD 14287 2 3 500 x2 2500 BRICK 6 RD 14286 2 4 250 x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5...

Page 16: ...easier to remove the air tubes by removing both the bottom right base brick and right side wall brick 5 Install left and right baffle brackets installation of left baffle bracket shown below Baffle Installation 4 Install the right and left side baffles right side baffle shown below 3 Install the center baffle 6 Secure the baffles into position by lifting up on the brick slightly so that the lockin...

Page 17: ...en off both bolts and slide deflector downward push deflector to the back wall of the unit and manoeuver out Install new deflector and hand tighten bolts Ensure positive location of the deflector prior to hand tightening WARNING Operation of the unit with out proper installation of smoke deflector will void warranty Smoke deflector installed with 2 bolts Note This is a cutaway view from the back o...

Page 18: ...es Softer woods like pine spruce and poplar aspen that is cut split and stacked properly in the early spring maybe be ready for burning in the fall Extremely hard woods like oak and maple and large pieces of firewood may take a minimum of a full year to dry enough Drying may also take longer in damp climates There are a few ways to tell if wood is dry enough to burn efficiently Use as many indicat...

Page 19: ...ate at a moderate level and avoid a large fire Only after 5 or 6 such fires can you operate the stove at its maximum setting and only after the metal has been warmed Always build up the fire slowly 4 For the first few days the stove will give off an odour from the paint This is to be expected as thehightemperaturepaintbecomesseasoned Windows and or doors should be left open to provide adequate ven...

Page 20: ...position pushed in The fully closed posi tion is the low burn setting The fan must not be turned on until a fire has been burning for at least 30 minutes Also note it is recommended that the fan be turned off before each fuel loading and again wait for 30 minutes before the fan is turned on again This is to allow the stove to reach its optimum temperature To operate fan automatically push switch o...

Page 21: ...aft control Over firing can cause extensive damage to your stove including warping and premature steel corrosion Over firing will void your warranty 6 Do not permit creosote or soot build up in the chimney system Check and clean chimney at regular intervals Failure to do so can result in a serious chimney fire 7 Your Regency stove can be very hot You may be seriously burned if you touch the stove ...

Page 22: ...apours which might otherwise be deposited within the system 3 Only burn seasoned wood Avoid burning kiln dried wet or green wood Seasoned wood has been dried at least one year Wood Storage Store wood under cover such as in a shed or cov ered with a tarp plastic tar paper sheets of scrap plywood etc asuncoveredwoodcanabsorbwater from rain or snow delaying the seasoning process Maintenance It is ver...

Page 23: ...open and check the clearance to the Right Hand Cast Side Iftightorrubbing loosenthe 7 16nutsandadjusttheclearance and then re tighten Glass Replacement Allow the stove to cool before removing or replacing glass Remove the door fromthestoveandremovetheglassretainer Usecautionwhenremovingbroken glass to avoid injury When placing the replacement glass in the door make sure that the glass gasketing wi...

Page 24: ...cer washer shown in the diagram below will allow the catch to be moved closer to the door frame causing a tighter seal Remove and replace the nuts washer and spacer as shown TO REMOVE THE FAN 1 See next page Maintenance The sealed bearings are lubricated there is no need to lu bricate them further Extra lubricant will cause more lint and dust buildup causing the bearings to prematurely fail Regula...

Page 25: ...crews with 3 16 Allen Key to remove lower cast sur round set aside on a soft surface 4 Lift fan housing up off pins on floor of unit 5 Remove fan from unit 9 To install fan reverse Steps 8 1 6 Remove 3 screws to remove fan heat shield 7 Slide back the protect shearth on the wiring disconnect the black red and white wires 8 Disconnect the ground wire located on the left side of the fan housing Pins...

Page 26: ...ips using a hammer tap vise grips from right to left until air tube is released from grip Remove 4 Remove top left and right metal retainers followed by the fragile three piece C Cast Baffles then remove the remaining 2 tubes Secondary Air Tubes 5 To reinstall or replace first slide left side of tube into hole on left side air channel Align tab on right side air channel with notch on right hand en...

Page 27: ...1 Remove 2 front secondary air tubes vermiculite baffles see manual for details 2 Loosen the two 7 16 bolts nuts to remove replace vertical baffle 3 Repeat steps to install new vertical deflector NOTE ENSURE BAFFLE IS PUSHED UP AS FAR AS POSSIBLE TIGHT TO TOP OF FIREBOX Vertical Deflector Remove 2 front air tubes Slide right down to remove Reverse to replace ...

Page 28: ...g The paper should not pull out easily if it does try adjusting the door latch if that doesn t solve the problem replace the door gasket Check and lubricate door hinge latch Use only high temperature anti seize lube ie never seize Check glass for cracks Replace if required Clean blower motor Disconnect power supply Remove and clean blower DO NOT LUBRICATE Inspect and clean chimney Annual professio...

Page 29: ...ry Air Cover Plate 12 075 063F Andiron each 13 910 157 P Fan Motor 21 19 20 1 2 2 3 5 5 6 8 7 18 17 16 15 14 11 10 9 12 13 4 Part Description 14 075 064 Andiron Bracket Each 15 156 004 Door Hinge 16 156 035 Glass Gasket Frame 17 940 366 P Neoceram Glass 18 156 513 Door Assembly Metallic Black no glass 846 570 Med Density Door Gasket Kit 19 156 515 P Door Aligner Assembly 20 156 241 Cast Handle 21 ...

Page 30: ...0 x 8 000 x 30 DEG BRICK 5 802 147 1 3 500 x 4 500 BRICK 4 802 152 2 2 000 x 9 000 BRICK 3 902 111 3 9 000 x 4 500 STANDARD BRICK 2 RD 14289 2 4 500 x 7 000 BRICK 1 RD 14288 2 4 250 x 7 000 BRICK Brick Panels 172 960 CI1150 Brick Kit Complete Fire bricks Size 1 4 1 4 x 7 2 4 1 2 x 7 3 9 x 4 1 2 4 9 x 2 5 3 1 2 x 4 1 2 6 4 1 4 x 8 7 3 1 2 x 2 1 4 ...

Page 31: ...Insert 31 parts list Cast Faceplate Part Description 156 951 Metallic Black Faceplate CI1150 1 Top Surround 2 Left Side Surround 3 Right Side Surround 4 Bottom Surround Not available as a replacement part CI1150 Bottom Surround ...

Page 32: ...ing 1 Catalyst Combustor 10 Years Prorated Venting Chimney 1 Screens 1 See specific warranty details in regards to the catalyst combustor in unit manual Conditions Warranty protects against defect in manufacture or FPI factory assembled components only unless herein specified otherwise Any part s found to be defective during the warranty period as outlined above will be repaired or replaced at FPI...

Page 33: ...orrect chimney components including but not limited to cap size or type operator error abuse misuse use of improper fuels such as unseasoned cordwood mill ends construction lumber or debris off cuts treated or painted lumber metal or foil plastics garbage solvents cardboard coal or coal products oil based products waxed cartons compressed pre manufactured logs kiln dried wood lack of regular maint...

Page 34: ...s so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Customers located outside the U S should consult their local provincial or national legal codes for additional terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Customers should contact the authorized selling dealer to obtain all warranty and service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to pro...

Page 35: ...rder for us to serve you better Warranty Registration Form or Register online immediately at the above Web Site Warranty Details Serial Number required Purchase Date required mm dd yyyy Product Details Product Model required Dealer Details Dealer Name required Dealer Address Dealer Phone Installer Date Installed mm dd yyyy Your Contact Details required Name Address Phone Email For purchases made i...

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