or System
Installation and
WinterWarm
Fireplace Insert
WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System
Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Specifications
WinterWarm
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The Damper
Section I Operation
Your WinterWarm’s Controls and What They Do
Primary Air Control
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Use the Air Control Settings that Work Best for You
The Fans
Burn Only High-Quality Wood
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How To Build a Wood Fire and Keep It Going
High-Efficiency Wood Burning with Catalytic Combustion
Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire
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Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire
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Special Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating
Open-Fire Viewing with the Screen Cassette
Remove and Store Ash Safely
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
Section II Maintenance
Cleaning the Glass
Keep your WinterWarm Looking New and Working Its Best
Replaceable WinterWarm Fiberglass Gaskets
Adjust the Door Latch Periodically
How to Replace Gaskets
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Replacing the Door Gaskets
Replacing the Damper Gasket
Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately
Use the Coarse Adjustment Only If Necessary
Adjust the Damper as Needed
Care of the Catalytic Combustor
Try the Fine Adjustment First
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When to Suspect a Combustor Problem
Inspection and Removal of the Combustor
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The Chimney System
A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works Better
Watch for Better Results
Learn to Recognize - and Avoid - Creosote
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WinterWarm Maintenance Schedule
Flex Connector
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Large WinterWarm Wiring Diagram
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Requirements of your Existing Masonry Chimney
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
Section III Preparing a Masonry Chimney
Requirements for the Existing Masonry Fireplace
Fireplace Maximums
Clearance Requirements
Hearth Requirements
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WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System
The Chimney Connector
The Flex Connector System
Sealing Requirements
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A Custom Damper Seal
A Relined Chimney
2. Install the Flex Connector
51¹⁄ ₂ 1308mm
4. Install the Floor Protector
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3. Reverse the Flue Collar If Necessary
Selecting a Location for Your Fireplace
Section IV Installing the Fireplace System Cabinet
Structural Considerations of the Installation Chase Dimensions
Carefully Observe Local Building Codes
1683mm
Duct and Vent Placement
Chimney Requirements
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The listed chimneys and their manufacturers are
Guidelines for an Outside Air Supply
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Hearth Requirements
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Flush with the Floor or Laid Over It?
Important Reminders
1. INSTALL ONLY AS ILLUSTRATED
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Electrical Requirements
Customizing the Finished Appearance
Choosing a Facing Material
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Use the Right Adhesives
Maintain a Safe Clearance to the Mantel
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Prepare and Install WinterWarm Cabinet
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Secure and tighten the strain relief
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8. Install the elevated base. Slide the base into the
9. Install the optional cabinet convection blower kit
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base
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The cabinet convection blower in place behind the
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Section V Completing the WinterWarm Installation
Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Firechamber
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FIREPLACE SYSTEM ONLY
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FIREPLACE SYSTEM ONLY
6. Connect the Outside Air Duct to the Air Box
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Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Front
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Step 8. Attach the Rheostat Rod Linkages
9. Connect the Wiring
Fig. 55 The snap connectors only fit their respective sockets
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10. Install and Adjust the Controls
11. Install the Air Divider
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13. Install the Latticework Panels
14. Install the Mantel
15. Fireplace Systems only Install the Plinth
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WinterWarm Large Insert
Model
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WinterWarm Large Insert
Model 2100 continued
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Shell Enamel Parts - WinterWarm Large Insert Model
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Model 2100 continued
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AppendixApproved Chimney Components
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Flame Impingement
Appendix Catalytic Combustor
Blockage
Masking and Poisoning
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Warranty
Limited 3 Year Warranty
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