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EPA  Wood-Burning Fireplace

P/N  900995-00  REV. NC  07/2019

WCT6820WS

MODEL

WCT6820WS

INSTALLATION AND 

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

Listed to standards:
ULC-S610 and UL-127
Report #   14-199
EPA Cert. No. 537

     

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 appli-

ance.  Severe burns may result. 

• 

 

Carefully supervise children in the 

same room as appliance.

•  If small children are present in the home, it is 

recommended that this appliance be fitted with 

an adjustable safety gate or barrier screen.

       WARNING

 

The fireplace cannot be operated without a door.  

Consult your dealer to select the correct replace-

ment door.

 

The fireplace is equipped with a blower, electri-

cal connection must be made prior to fireplace 

installation

 

Important! To assure proper alignment of glass 

doors: Install this fireplace in a square and plumb 

condition, using shims as necessary at sides and/

or bottom.

 

Install the fireplace only as described in these 

instructions.

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient 
and dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read 
and understand these instructions before beginning your installation.

Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any cir-
cumstances.  Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system, 
including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and 
accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system 
and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.

IHP wood-burning fireplaces are designed for use as a supplemental 
heater.   They are not intended for continuous use as a primary heat 
source.

Fireplace, also for use in mobile or 

manufactured homes with solid fuel only.

A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900995-02.

Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire 
la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900995-02.

P900995-00

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US

 WARNING 

This product can expose you to chemicals includ-

ing Carbon Black, which is known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, 

which is known to the State of California to cause 

birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 

information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Summary of Contents for WCT6820WS

Page 1: ...uctions This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe efficient and dependable installation of your fireplace system Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any cir cumstances Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system including but not limited to the fireplace chimney comp...

Page 2: ...ey lengths Elbows where necessary Associated components as per these installation instructions 6 diameter chimney Canada Models ASHT S2100 manufacture by Security Chimneys or DuraTech Canada DTC manufactured by DuraVent only including Chimney lengths Elbows where necessary Associated components as per these installation instructions instructions provided by the venting manufacturer Decorative Door...

Page 3: ...r inlet to the fireplace is free from debris and any other obstructions that can block the entrance of air WARNING Neither the manufacturer nor the seller warrants smoke free operation nor are we respon sible for inadequate system draft caused by mechanical systems general construction conditions inadequate chimney heights adverse wind conditions and or unusual environmental factors or conditions ...

Page 4: ... primary air and air boost controls fully openedduring10to20minutesafterreloading depending on the heat and on the moisture content of the wood Onceyouhavereachedthedesiredtemperature the air boost can be closed and the primary air set to a medium setting You know you have reached the desired temperature when closing the primary air control you can see a flame at the top of the firebox The benefit...

Page 5: ...ommended Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbonmonoxidepoisoningaresimilartotheflu withheadaches dizzinessand ornausea Ifyou have these signs obtain fresh air immediately Somepeoplearemoreaffectedbycarbonmon oxide than others including pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes It is against federal regulatio...

Page 6: ... The use of a firewood moisture meter is rec ommended to ensure the firewood contains less than 20 moisture Seasoning Guide Softwoods 6 months to 18 months Hardwoods 12 months to 24 months Logsthatare5 diameteracrossorlargershould be split in half three pieces if over 8 inches and four pieces when over a foot across If a tree has been dead for 2 4 years it still needs to be cut split and seasoned ...

Page 7: ...lace facade An Allen key 1 8 not supplied will be necessary for this adjustment Checking Door Seal A one inch strip of paper may be used to perform a test of the integrity of the door seal Close the door on the paper in at least eight points It is normal to feel only a slight amount of friction The door gasket does not need to be tight in all areas since a small amount of leakage is not hazardous ...

Page 8: ...the entire width of the fireplace The combustible floor in front of the fireplace must be covered with a non combustible ma terial tile marble stone etc See Figure 9 COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATIONS Climates where temperatures will fall below 32 F 0 C The heating performance of the appliance will vary depending upon the level of insulation housedesign howtheapplianceisoperated etc If this fireplace is b...

Page 9: ...box and glass are maintained at hot temperatures see RefuelingForBestPerformance Tocleanthe glass there are a number of specially designed cleaners YourauthorizedIHPdealercanrecom mend a suitable cleaner which is available in your area Regular household glass cleaners will not clean creosote Do not use abrasives such as steel pads steel wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass DO NOT US...

Page 10: ...installation instructions Product designs materials dimensions specifications colors and prices are subject to change or discontinuance without notice Allframingdimensionscalculatedfor 1 2 dry wall at the fireplace face If sheathing the chase or finishing with other thickness materials calcula tions will need to be made Thefireplacemustnotbeincontact with any insulation or loose filling material C...

Page 11: ...lation In Outside Walls Of Chase Solid Continuous Surface Outside Base Insulation Thermal Barrier 8 Level 7 2 1 m Min 6 8 2 m Min 8 2 4 m Level 42 1067mm 2 x 3 Min 51mm x 76mm Rock Board or Other Noncombustible Facing Drywall NOTE It is recommended that the chase walls and floor be insulated in the same manner using the same insulation as the rest of the building below the attic SEE NOTE Mantel an...

Page 12: ...e duct is twenty 20 feet 6 1 m See note below B The air intake register must not be installed more than ten 10 feet 3050 mm above the base of the fireplace C The fresh air must come from outside the house The air intake must not draw air from the attic basement or garage D The air intake should be installed where it is not likely to be blocked by snow or exposed to extreme wind and away from autom...

Page 13: ...and no 2 Phillips screwdriver GENERAL INFORMATION If you encounter any problems need clarification of these instructions or are not qualified to properly install this kit contact you local distribu tor or dealer Readthisinstructionsheetinitsentiretybeforebeginningtheinstallation ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUC...

Page 14: ...11 280mm Min Duct Ring Duct Adaptor Tab It is recommended that the ducted flex kit duct system be installed in the following order 1 Plan and frame fireplace and outlet locations prior to ducted flex kit installation 2 Remove the two 8 diameter cutouts on top of the fireplace Then cut the insulation in order to obtain two 8 diameter openings and remove the insulation 3 On the duct adaptor bend the...

Page 15: ...he outlet grill The minimum height from thebottomoftheunittothecenteroftheoutletis68 1 7m with the minimum distance from the center of outlet to the ceiling and for the center of the outlet to a side wall of 11 279mm Do not connect the hot air ducts to a central heating system Use only IHP grills and components as described in this manual Ensure that the flex insulation and sheathing do not touch ...

Page 16: ...achieved by having the chimney supported by the supports The maximum chimney length that can be supported by the fireplace is nine 9 feet 2 75 m 6 The chimney must extend at least three 3 feet 915 mm above its point of contact with the roof and at least two 2 feet 610 mm higher than any wall roof or building within ten 10 feet 3m of it 7 If the chimney extends higher than five 5 feet 1 500 mm abov...

Page 17: ...ber of equal size to the joist should be used Figure 26 FEMALE END MALE END BUTTON LOCK ATTACH FOR LOCK Figure 27 INSULATION SHIELD CAT NO SPIS NAIL FIRESTOP CAT NO SPFS Chimney Flue Diameter 6 A 12 7 16 B 12 7 16 Table 3 If the area above the ceiling is an attic go to step 5 2 Install SNAP PAK chimney sections start ing at the top of the appliance Leave the first section loose until the installat...

Page 18: ...rance to combustibles AT THIS POINT TIGHTEN CLAMPS 11 Slide IHP chimney pipe into top of tee Align male and female ends Push down on pipe sec tions until locked As sections are added it will be necessary to secure them to the outside wall with bands SPWB at eight foot intervals and 2 from combustibles Wall Bands SPWB are secured to the chimney by placing band around the chimney and tightening clam...

Page 19: ...tall the next SP chimney section through the roof See Figure 32 NOTE If your roof is already shingled be sure to slide the upper edge under the shingles to prevent leakage 3 Install a bead of caulk around the pipe at the top edge of the flash ing Wrap the storm collar around the pipe and imbed the edge in the caulk to prevent leakage around the pipe 4 Continue to install pipe sections until the pr...

Page 20: ...dverse wind conditions etc may create a need for a taller chimney should smoking occur Additional support is required above the roof if the chimney height exceeds four 4 feet Select the proper support for your application using either a roof brace Figure 36 or a support band with guy wires Figure 37 Figure 34 IF 10 FEET OR LESS L944 FIG21 THEN BUT MUST BE AT LEAST 2 FEET NEVER LESS THAN 3 FEET Fig...

Page 21: ...ed with a chimney adaptor suitable for use with IHP SnapPak venting In Canada the use of Security Chimneys ASHT adaptor is required Security part number 6IHP1 or 6IHP2 One inch wall Two inch wall Figure 38 Chimney Adaptor Canada only 18 460 mm 16 410 mm 18 460 mm 18 460 mm 16 410 mm CANADA ONLY CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USING SECURITY CHIMNEYS ASHT CANADA APPROVED VENTING SYSTEMS 6 diamete...

Page 22: ... chimney at 30º 3 Increase the size of the hole until a 30º liner elbow can be easily slipped through 4 Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry chimney until you reach the hole level 5 Slip through the hole a 30º liner elbow and connect it to the liner 6 Add a small liner section to the other end of the liner elbow which will allow the liner to extend at least 12 measured at the top of th...

Page 23: ...ng UZI UZI EPA Fireplace HeatFlo Convection Kit EPA Heatflo Conv Kit EPA HEATFLO KIT F3790 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Fireplace Kits Description Cat Part No Central Forced Air Kit Accessories Central Forced Air Kit Central forced air kit including blower BISZY flex adaptor BISAF 2 clamps variable speed control VRUW thermo disk VTU fan to flexible pipe adaptor BISAVF back draft damper BISBD ...

Page 24: ...ar PR SR2323 Gasket Kit Glass 69 1 x 5 16 steel and cast doors PR SR1823H Gasket Kit Steel Door Frame 73 5 8 dia PR SR1685D Gasket Kit Cast Door Frame 73 5 8 dia PR SR1823G Touch up Paint Aerosol Black Metallic SBMB6309 H8159 Touch up Paint Charcoal for hammered steel facade PR P6201 Coupler Outside Air connects UZI to fireplace UZIAD Coupler for AC Chimney connects ACZI to fireplace H3274 Blower ...

Page 25: ... and Misc Chimney Components 8 length 6 Dia 6DTC 08SS 12 length 6 Dia 6DTC 12SS 18 length 6 Dia 6DTC 18SS 24 length 6 Dia 6DTC 24SS 36 length 6 Dia 6DTC 36SS 48 length 6 Dia 6DTC 48SS Adjustable Length 12 6 Dia 6DTC 12TASS 15º elbow 6 Dia 6DTC E15SS 30º elbow 6 Dia 6DTC E30SS Rain Termination Cap 6 Dia 6DTC VC Spark Arrester Screen universal spark arrester band DTC SA Wall Band DTC WSU Supports Of...

Page 26: ...RATE THE FIREPLACE WITH DOOR FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED ONLY POUR USAGE AVEC LE BOIS SEULEMENT UN TABLIER NON COMBUSTIBLE DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ À L AVANT DU FOYER DIMENSION MINIMALE DE 18 po 457 mm PAR 36 po 914 mm DE LARGE CE FOYER N EST PAS HOMOLOGUÉ POUR ÊTRE UTILISÉ AVEC UN ENSEMBLE DE BÛCHES À GAZ SANS CONDUIT D ÉVACUATION AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE OU DE BLESSURES N INSTALLEZ PAS DE...

Page 27: ...al use with approved fuels listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product This includes burning such fireplace fuels as wood and natural or propane gas Fuel products with abnormal burning characteristics including but not limited to fuel such as driftwood coal or plywood and wood products using a binder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause i...

Page 28: ...for any questions or concerns REPLACEMENT PARTS See Page 19 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 be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the appliance 2 The serial numbe...

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