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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning
Fireplace Insert
Save These Instructions
Striker™ C160
For Future Reference
and SWI160
P/N 775211M, Rev. C, 09/2011
Striker™ CA160
Wood Fireplace Inserts
Striker™ Models C/A160 and SWI160
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775211CF.
Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de
la pièce 775211CF.
This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to pr
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Chimney Requirements .................................................................. 9 CONGRATULATIONS! Installation Procedure - Masonry Chimney .................................... 9 When you purchased your new wood-burning fireplace insert, Positive Flue Connection .............................................................. 10 you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer Installation Procedure - Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces 11 to their home heating needs ref
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13. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during the burn- IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed by INFORMATION a professional chimney sweep. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire. If large ac- READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDER- cumulations are occurring, review your burning procedures. STAND THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SAFETY. 14. If a creosote f
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performance problems as well as be a safety hazard. A draft test should TESTING INFORMATION read greater than .04’ W.C. (inches water column) and less than .08” W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard (see paragraph below), the installer must take into account all variables within the installation and install the This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the wood heaters. These heaters meet the U.
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NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING FUEL This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. This unit is designed and engineered to burn, dry, well-seasoned wood only. In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air returns, fresh air exchange systems and any other air system in close Dry, seasoned wood is that which has been cut, split and allowed to dry proximity to the heating appliance may create a negative pressure in the under a covered area where air i
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Firebrick BRICK INSTALLATION 17D 18B Diagram 8 10 Brick Installation 7 9 4 1 F A F F F F CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp 5 2 F edges behind the fireplace insert. F 6 3 Note: Installation of the baffle boards and baffle blanket is easier when D D you can still access the flue outlet, (before connecting the flue vent). 11F 12A 13F 14F Be sure the baffle blanket is placed flat on the baffle boards so as not to block exhaust flow to the flue. Use a ruler or a
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REQUIRED CLEARANCES Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229mm) COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE Top Facing / Trim HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN ON THIS PAGE. A B Model *A *B *C *D E(1) C/A160 USA-24” USA -15” 20” 12” USA-4-1/2” CAN- CAN- CAN- 508mm 305mm SWI160 660mm 450mm 200mm D C/A160 & USA-4-1/2” 16” 10” 20” 8” SWI160 with Insert C CAN- 406mm 254mm 508mm 200mm mantel and/or 200mm side shields Hearth Protectio
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Using the r formula: HEARTH PROTECTION Minimum r-value (per Inch) Specified min. The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated non-com- thickness of = of listed material x thickness bustible hearth/floor protector meeting or exceeding a thermal rating of alternate r-value (per inch) of listed k=.84 or equivalent with a listed thickness of 3/8" (9.5mm) minimum in material of alternate material material USA (3/4" - 19mm minimum in Canada). The covering mu
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FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE CALCULATED FOR CANADA REQUIR- CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS MENTS Using the k formula: This appliance is approved for use in a masonry fireplace built to UBC Minimum k-value (per Inch) of Specified min. Chapter 37 or equivalent with a minimum 25-1/2” (648 mm) width open- thickness of = alternate material (k ) x thickness M ing at the front of the fireplace. alternate k-value (per inch) of listed material (T ) of listed material (k ) material (T ) M L L Thi
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A full chimney liner POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION is recommended A positive flue connection is providing a seal between the vent pipe or Fireplace liner and the existing fireplace chimney for the purpose of preventing Chimney room air passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace. There are dif- ferent approved methods to achieve this. See Direct Connect Positive Flue Connection on this page. Must extend starter When creating a positive flue connection, a positive flue connector ring sectio
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CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - FACTORY-BUILT ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES See “Required Clearances” on Page 7. Clearance Fireplaces FIREPLACE PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Fireplace and Chimney Requirements NOTE: LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS RECOMMENDS PROFES- SIONAL INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED AND BONDED INSTALLER. This appliance must only be installed in a zero clearance factory-built SEE YOUR DEALER FOR RECOMMENDATIONS. IMPROPER fireplace using 6” (152 mm) stainless ste
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CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Remove the existing chimney cap and install a stainless steel liner into 1. Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fastened. the chimney (if a special section has been used or drilled to attach to the insert, it must be the bottom piece). The next piece should be a dripless 2. Be sure all roof flashings are watertight (if applicable). slip joint; followed by the rest of the chimney liner. Fasten the chimney at the top when it is posi
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OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type some states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints and clean, dry wood products. residues prior to the first fire. 2. Your fireplace insert is designed to operate with the door closed! Operate only with the door shut tightly at all times except when 1
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BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation The blower can be operated manually or automatically (blower will turn on when the insert is hot and turn off when the insert is cool). The rocker switch on the control panel allows you to select between manual operation or automatic operation as follows (see Figure 10): MANUAL OPERATION: Turn rocker switch to the manual position (up) and adjust rheostat knob to the desired speed. The blower will have to Blower Speed Control Manual / Auto be manually turn
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OPERATING TECHNIQUES AND HINTS ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood- To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall fireplace insert, let the fireplace insert top cool down to 275 to 400 efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion degrees (on Elites, locate thermometer on the face of the insert just efficiency and heat transfe
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior pound (never use oil) available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use in good condition, place a length of pipe (cheater bar) over the inside abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution POOR DRAFT: Extend chimney in length or have the chimney realigned to the proper size flue. Oversized chimneys normally have poor drafts. Remember, the fireplace inserts’ draft depend solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4). If your fireplace insert is not drafting properly, your chimney is the problem. All stoves and inserts are thoroughly tested to ensure proper draft with the correct size chimney flue. EXCESSIVE DRAFT:
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DO’S AND DON’T DO NOT: Install or operate this fireplace insert before reading this manual. DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are completely extinguished. DO NOT: Open the fireplace insert door without fully opening the draft first. DO NOT: Burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water. This includes some mill ends and scrap lumber that has been floated in salt water on the way to the mill. (This will void your warranty). DO NOT: Handle the plated faceplate
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USB BLOWER PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS CA160,C160 AND SWI160 Item # Cat. No Description 15 H8067 UHPII Wiring Harness Contact an Lennox Hearth Products dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts 16 H5655 UHPI & UHPII Blower Speed Control can result in poor performance and safety hazards. 17 H8068 Snap Switch Bracket w/ hardware 18 H8082 Replacement Power Cord H8074 UHPII Blower Cage-Snap Switch/ Black FRONT DOOR PARTS LIST H8075 UHPII Bl
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODELS CA160, C160 AND SWI160 20 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
