Century CJW2500X SERIES Owner's Manual

MODEL CJW2500X SERIES

EPA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR TIGHT

INSERT

FOR INSTALLATION IN MASONRY FIREPLACES ONLY

OWNERS MANUAL

SAFETY NOTICE

Read this entire manual before you install and use your fireplace insert.

If not properly installed, a house fire may result.

To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.

Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage,

bodily injury, or even death.

Contact local building, fire officials or authorities having

jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and installation

inspection requirements in your area.

This unit is not mobile home approved.

THIS APPLIANCE IS

Made in
CANADA

P/N S19742 Rev. 2

MANUFACTURED FOR A 6"(152mm) DIA

CHIMNEY CONNECTION.

(See Page 6)

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Date Of Purchase

Model and product serial number can be found on the certification label of your
stove.

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Model Number

CAUTION

After reading these instructions if you have any doubt about your ability to
complete your installation in a professional like manner you should obtain the
services of an installer versed in all aspects as to the correct and safe
installation DO NOT use temporary makeshift compromises during installation.

ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE

1. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

2. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.

3. Check with the building inspector's office for compliance with local codes; a permit may be
required.

4. This appliance requires installation in a masonry type fireplace only. DO NOT INSTALL IN

A FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE SUCH AS A ZERO CLEARANCE.

5. Always connect this unit to a chimney and NEVER vent to another room or inside a
building.

6. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

7. DO NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.

8. A stainless steel chimney liner may be required. Check with local building, fire officials or
authorities having jurisdiction in your area.

9. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.

10. The connector pipe and chimney should be inspected periodically and cleaned if
necessary.

11. Remember the clearance distances when you place furniture or other objects within the

area. DO NOT store wood, flammable liquids or other combustible materials too close to
the unit.

12. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a

chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. In the event of a
chimney fire, turn air control to closed position and CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

13. DO NOT tamper with air control beyond normal adjustment.

14. Once the required draw is obtained, operate only with doors closed and open doors slowly

when re-fueling. (This will reduce or eliminate smoke from entering the room). These units
are not mobile home approved. Do not install this unit in a mobile home or trailer.

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Installation

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTIONS

A

UNIT TO SIDE WALL 12” (305mm)

B

UNIT TO TOP TRIM 10” (255mm)

C

UNIT TO SIDE TRIM 10” (255mm)

D

UNIT TO MANTEL 17” (430mm)

E

FLOOR PROTECTOR FRONT 16” (405mm) IN THE US

18” (457mm) IN CANADA

F

FLOOR PROTECTOR SIDE 8” (200mm)

1. Remove all boxes of firebricks and any packaging from inside the appliance.

2. Clean out the masonry fireplace ensuring the ashes are placed in a metal container.

3. Remove or lock open the damper plate in the masonry fireplace.

Contact local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions

4.

and installation inspection requirements in your area.

5. The insert must be installed in compliance with the minimum clearances to combustible
constructions and floor protection stated on appliance certification label (located on back of unit)
and listed below. See page 5 for further instructions about floor protection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN AN
UNSAFE INSTALLATION.

6. Install the refractory bricks (see page 10).

7. Install faceplate onto inser . The trim should fit against the face of the

t (see pages 9 and 11)

fireplace. If this is not a good fit, a 2"(50mm) wide strip of fibreglass insulation can be used to
insure a good fit.

12”

**See Floor protection requirements, next page

MANTLE

TOP TRIM

(305mm)

MAX

D

B

FACE PLATE

SIDE WALL

SIDE TRIM

FLOOR PROTECTOR

A

C

E

FLOOR

F

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Floor Protector

This appliance must be installed in a masonry fireplace enclosure

built in accordance with local building codes. DO NOT INSTALL IN A FACTORY

BUILT FIREPLACE SUCH AS A ZERO CLEARANCE.

Floor protector must extend to cover area shown on the diagram below.

When the floor covering the area shown on the diagram below is concrete, no
floor protector is required.

Carpeting and any other combustible material shall not cover the Floor
Protector.

If a combustible surface is applied to the concrete floor, a clearance must be
maintained equivalent to the area reserved for the floor protector. See diagram
below.

If the area shown on the diagram below is a combustible floor or a combustible
floor covering, a 3/8”(10mm) thick non-combustible millboard floor protector or
durable equivalent must be installed. The pad must cover the area shown.

A grouted ceramic floor-tile surface installed per local building code is
considered a durable equivalent.

Appliance

Face Plate

8”(203mm)

Door side
of Appliance

8”(203mm)

Floor Protector

18”(457mm) In Canada
16”(406mm) In the U.S.

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WHY THE CORRECT CHIMNEY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

Your appliance operates best using a minimum 6”(152mm) diameter chimney . The
maximum chimney diameter must not exceed 10”(254mm) in diameter or have a cross
sectional area greater than 85 in (550cm ).

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Today's solid fuel appliances are much more efficient than in the past. Your appliance
has been designed to give you controlled combustion, good heat transfer, using less fuel to do
so. The result of better heat transfer is lower chimney temperatures, making the chimney size
important for good draft. Poor draft will create poor performance of your appliance, and a safety
hazard.

Should you experience a problem with smoke entering the room or poor combustion

call in a local chimney expert.

BURN RATE

With the door closed, the rate of burning is regulated by the amount of air allowed to
enter the unit through the air control. With experience you will be able to set the control for the
desired heat and burning time.

Attempts to achieve higher output rates that exceed heater design specifications can
result in permanent damage to the heater. The recommended wood load is level with the top of
the firebricks. Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater to properly fuel the fire.

Do not tamper with air control beyond the normal adjustment capacity.

WARNING Operate this heater only with the door closed.

ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE UNIT IS
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN AIR STARVATION OF OTHER FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCES AND THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS.

THIS HEATER IS EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. SERIOUS BURNS CAN
RESULT FROM CONTACT. CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED ESPECIALLY WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.

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