Century CW2100-I, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...IS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH READ AND KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR REFERENCE...

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Page 3: ...APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in the area A building permit might be required for...

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Page 5: ...n Cycles 13 3 5 Rekindling a Fire 14 3 6 Removing Ashes 14 3 7 Air Intake Control 15 3 8 Fire Types 15 4 Maintenance 17 4 1 Wood Insert 17 4 2 Glass Door 17 5 Operating the Insert 18 5 1 Blower 18 5 2...

Page 6: ...OR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS INSERT KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE INSERT WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel wi...

Page 7: ...ns but is not intended for installation in a bedroom In Canada the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to...

Page 8: ...necessary many years in the future almost the entire insert can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coating on the insert is very thin Its VOC cont...

Page 9: ...from is less important than its moisture content The main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods Homeowners with access to both...

Page 10: ...ually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door Firewood with a moisture content between 15 and 20 will allow the insert to produce its hig...

Page 11: ...r until one or two very hot fires have been burned 3 2 Lighting Fires Each person heating with wood develops its own favorite way to light fires Regardless of the method chosen the goal should be to h...

Page 12: ...mercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are made of specialized flammable solid chemicals Always follow the package direc...

Page 13: ...ing cycle This increasing and decreasing temperature can be matched with the household routines For example the temperature in the area can be cooler when the household is active and it can be warmer...

Page 14: ...ant when the room temperature is cool but can be unpleasant when the room is already warm Therefore it is best to let each load of wood burn completely so that the room cools down before putting a loa...

Page 15: ...Insert Installation and Operation Manual for a specific overview of the air control of your appliance Figure 1 Air Intake Control 3 8 Fire Types Using the air intake control is not the only way to ma...

Page 16: ...f the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame The burn time expected from an insert including both phases will vary depending on a number of thing...

Page 17: ...urn cycles 4 1 Wood Insert 4 1 1 Cleaning and Painting Painted and plated surfaces can be wiped down with a soft damp cloth If the paint is scratched or damaged it is possible to repaint the insert wi...

Page 18: ...stent with operating instructions in this guide Before using the insert the following steps should be completed you will find the procedures installation in the Wood Insert Installation and Operation...

Page 19: ...FIRE SCREEN INCREASES POSSIBILITIES OF GENERATING CARBON MONOXIDE CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT IS HIGHLY TOXIC WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR 5 3 Exhaust System Wood sm...

Page 20: ...insert door and the air intake control 2 Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert the fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguish...

Page 21: ...removed entirely If it is removed from the masonry hearth the notice plate 27009 must be installed in a visible place inside the masonry hearth The plate can be found in the owner s manual kit 7 The V...

Page 22: ...et 7 4 Chimney Liner Installation The use of a chimney liner rigid or flexible is recommended to ensure the best performance To ensure an optimal draft it is also strongly recommend adding a minimum o...

Page 23: ...rter adapter to the flue outlet install three brackets with the three screws all provided in the user manuals kit on top of the insert The long end of the brackets must be attached to the insert Inser...

Page 24: ...t tends to rise This creates a slight pressure difference in the house Called stack effect it produces a slightly negative pressure in the lower part of the house compared to the outside and a slightl...

Page 25: ...small amount of air needed by the insert The only case in which the wood insert may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range...

Page 26: ...onal com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to ti...