Lennox Hearth Products STRIKER C160 User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
WARNINGS
• 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 appliance. Severe burns may result.
• Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance.
Retain These Instructions
For Future Reference
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manual before installing and using your wood stove. Failure to follow
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Fireplace Insert
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Wood Fireplace Inserts
Striker™ Models C/A160
Striker™ CA160
Striker™ C160

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Contents
testing information .........................................................................3
general safety PreCautions ................................................................3
Drafting .....................................................................................4
negative Pressure Warning ...........................................................4
Creosote.....................................................................................4
ash DisPosal ................................................................................5
fuel..........................................................................................5
Break-inPerioD .............................................................................5
Paint Curing.................................................................................5
BriCk installation ...........................................................................6
requireD ClearanCes ........................................................................7
hearth ProteCtion ..........................................................................7
Chimney requirements.......................................................................8
installation ProCeDure - masonry Chimney ................................................8
installation ProCeDure - faCtory-Built Zero ClearanCe firePlaCes ......................9
insert Pre-installation PreParation ........................................................9
Chimney liner installation ................................................................ 10
installing the insert ...................................................................... 10
Post installation CheCks.................................................................. 10
oPerating hints ........................................................................... 11
starting anD maintaining afire .......................................................... 12
Clean glass ............................................................................... 13
oPerating teChniques anD hints .......................................................... 13
getting the most out of your stove .................................................... 13
maximiZing your stove’soverall effiCienCy ............................................. 14
aChieving Clean, long Burns ............................................................. 14
maintenanCe ............................................................................... 15
trouBleshooting........................................................................... 16
Do’sanD Don’ts........................................................................... 17

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testing information
This manual describes the installation and operation
of the Striker™ C/A160 non-catalytic wood heaters.
These heaters meet the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s emissions limits for wood heaters sold on
or after July 1, 1990. This heater has been developed,
tested and constructed in accordance with the require-
ments of UL 1482, ULC S628-93 and HUD standards
and is listed by OMNI Test Laboratories, Beaverton,
OR. It has been approved for residential and alcove
installations.
general safety PreCautions
1. When this room heater is not properly installed, a
housefiremayresult.Toreducetheriskoffire,follow
the installation instructions. Contact local building
or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
2. Wear gloves during installation to avoid injury from
sharp edges on the stove and/or its parts.
3. This unit is designed and engineered to burn only
dry, well-seasoned wood. Burning wet wood will
greatlyreduceyourstovesefficiency,produceexces-
sive amounts of smoke, and can cause dangerous
chimney fires due to creosote build-up.
4. Before opening the door, the draft control must be
fullyopen toavoid possible combustionflash (igni-
tion of hot volatile gases as the door is opened).
5. Do not use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids
to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all
flammable liquids and combustible materials 36”
from any point of the stove when it is in use.
6. While burning, fuel utilizes oxygen from the air in the
room. Be sure to allow an adequate amount of fresh
air into the room where the stove is burning.
7. The outside surface of the stove will be hot while
burning properly and can set items like clothing
and curtains on fire. Keep furnishings and other
combustible materials away from the stove. Using
the heat from the stove to dry wet clothing can be
hazardous if clothes are placed too near the surface
of the stove.
8. Do not allow children to play near the stove without
close supervision. Do not touch the stove while it
is burning. Use extreme caution while the unit is
in use. Surface temperatures become dangerously
hot and can cause serious burns.
9. Do not allow anyone to operate the stove who is
not familiar with the operating instructions.
10. Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed
stove design specifications can result in permanent
damage to the stove. Never leave your stove unat-
tendedonhighburnrates.Thismaycauseoverfiring.
Overfiring the stove may cause a house fire. If the
stove glows, you are overfiring.
11. Use smoke detectors near your stove as well as in
sleeping areas. Keep a water hose or hand-operated
fire extinguisher close for safety.
12. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during
the burning season to check for soot and creosote
accumulations. Any accumulations over 1/4” thick
should be removed by a professional chimney
sweep. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote
accumulationswitha hot fire. If large accumulations
are occurring, review your burning procedures.
13. Ifa creosote fire shoulddevelop,the firedepartment
should be called immediately, and then attempts
should be made to control the fire until assistance
arrives. If a “runaway” fire should develop caus-
ing over-heating of the stove, the door and draft
regulators should be closed immediately. The fire
should die down once deprived of oxygen. After a
severe chimney fire, the complete chimney system
should be checked before further use.
14. Do not operate with a grate or with an elevated
fire. Always build the fire on the surface of the
firebrick.
15. Please read this entire manual before you install
and use your new room heater. Failure to follow
instructions may result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.

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Drafting
Your wood stove is dependent upon a properly functioning
chimney for optimum performance. It is a high efficiency
appliance that loses much less heat up the chimney than
olderappliancesandfireplaces.Forthisreasonitisimportant
to match the stove to the chimney. The chimney has two
functions: 1) It draws combustion air into the appliance
(without air, no fuel will burn) and 2) It exhausts combus-
tion by-products. Your new Country™ Collection stove is
what is known as a “natural draft” appliance. The appliance
depends solely on the natural draft of the chimney system
to draw combustion air into the unit. Draft is the force that
moves air from the appliance up into the chimney. The
amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of
thechimney,localgeography, nearbyobstructions,andother
factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures
in the appliance. Slow or inadequate draft equals poor
combustion and possible smoking problems. The two
main culprits of poor chimney draft are: 1) A chimney too
large for your appliance and 2) A chimney with not enough
height to produce adequate draft for your particular stove
model. Your Lennox Hearth Products dealer will be able
to advise you on matching a proper system for your new
stove. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak
smoke into the room through the stove and the chimney
connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red
stove or chimney part indicates excessive draft. Also see
Troubleshooting on page 16.
negative Pressure Warning
This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative
pressure. Very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust
fans, or homes with furnace cold air returns located in
close proximity to the wood stove or fireplace insert may
create negative pressure in the same room as the heating
appliance. This can create dangerous back drafting of the
stove and chimney joints, drawing combustion by-products
into the home. Be sure your home has adequate makeup
air to eliminate negative pressures caused by the above-
mentioned sources. Outside air connected to the appliance
probably will not resolve such a problem as the stove or
fireplace insert is not the source of negative pressure.
Lennox Hearth Products accepts no liability for damages
resulting from negative pressures described above.
Creosote
Creosote---Formation and Need for Removal---When wood
is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumu-
lates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes
an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector
should be inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

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Please be patient with the heat output of your stove for the
firstfewweeks.Thesteelwillgothroughacuringprocessthat
eliminates moisture, which is deep in the steel and firebrick.
This moisture will reduce initial heat output of your stove
and may make it difficult to start. After you have broken in
the paint on the stove it will be necessary to build hot fires
to thoroughly remove the moisture from the appliance. Run-
ning the stove with the draft fully open for 1 to 1-1/2 hours
after starting and adding gener ous amounts of fuel during
the first week or two should complete the curing process.
We recommend the use of a thermometer attached to the
stove top or chimney. Temperatures on the connector pipe
should run in the 250-600 degree range. (DO NOT OVERFIRE
THE STOVE DURING THIS PROCESS. IF THE STOVE OR
CHIMNEY BECOMES RED, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AIR
ENTERING THE STOVE IMMEDIATELY).
Paint Curing
Your new Striker™ C/A160 is painted with Forest High
Temperature Paint that cures during the first few firings.
We recommend that you put your stove through a regimen
of three burns. The first two should last for 20 minutes
each at 250 degrees (the stove should be allowed to cool
completely between each burn). The third should be a burn
of at least 450 degrees F. for 45-60 minutes. The paint will
become soft, gummy, and emit non-toxic smoke during
these burns. After the stove cools down for the third time,
the paint will harden. DO NOT BUILD A LARGE ROARING
FIRE UNTIL THIS CURING EFFECT IS COMPLETE OR YOU
MAY DAMAGE THE FINISH OF YOUR STOVE. Spray can
touch-ups should be done only with Forest brand paint,
available from a Lennox Hearth Products dealer.
ash DisPosal
Ashes should be scooped out of a cool stove with a small
metal shovel. Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well
awayfromallcombustiblematerials,pendingfinaldisposal.If
the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all the cinders have thoroughly cooled. Ashes can ignite
up to 72 hours after removal from the stove.
fuel
This unit is designed and engineered to burn, dry, well-
seasoned wood only. Dry, seasoned wood is that which
has been cut, split, and allowed to dry under a covered area
where air is free to flow and circulate under and around the
wood (not under a tarp or plastic). Make sure wood is not
stacked directly on the ground, it may absorb moisture from
the ground. It should be allowed to dry in these conditions
for a minimum of six months, preferably one year or more.
IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT WOOD CANNOT BE LEFT
IN ANY KIND OF WET OR DAMP AREA OR IT WILL NEVER
BECOME COMPLETELY SEASONED. Your stove will not
operate at the level that it is meant to unless you use sea-
soned, dry wood. Do not burn driftwood or wood that has
been in salt water, doing so will void your warranty. Do not
burn treated wood, coal, garbage, cardboard, solvents, or
colored paper. Burning treated wood, garbage, solvents, or
colored paper may result in the release of toxic fumes. This
type of burning will also void your warranty.
Break-inPerioD
If your stove has a Gold or Nickel-Plated Door, be sure to
clean it with Windex brand glass cleaner and a very soft cloth
to remove any fingerprints and residues prior to the first fire
and before any fire if the gold has been handled or soiled.
Do not close the door tightly during the “Break-in Period.”
Also, open the door frequently (every 5-10 minutes) to keep
the gasket from adhering to the curing paint. Ventilate the
house well during these first firings as the paint gives off
carbondioxideandunpleasantodors.Itisrecommendedthat
persons sensitive to an imbalance in the indoor air quality
avoid the stove during the curing process.

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Brick Installation
striker™ C/a160 BriCk installation
CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in
case of sharp edges behind the stove.
Note: Installation of baffle bricks and ceramic blanket is
much easier when you can still access the flue outlet, as in
before installing the insert. Be sure the insulating blanket
is placed flat on the bricks so as not to block the flue and
that it does not hang out over the front of the baffle. Use
a ruler or a piece of kindling to reach back over the blanket
to be sure it is flat on top of the baffle bricks all the way
back.
1. Installbricks#1-18inthenumberedsequenceshown
in Figure 1.
2. Install bricks #19 & 20 into the rear stainless steel
baffle support, See Figures 2 & 3.
3. Next install baffle bricks #21-24 by sliding the back
of each brick over the center tube and support until
the front of the brick clears the front tube and sup-
port. Then lift the front of the brick above the front
support and tube and slide it forward as far as it can
go (very important), it will hit the front of the stain-
less support when it is fully forward. The rear of the
bricks sits on top of bricks #19-20 (Figures 2 & 3).
4. Carefully slip the ceramic blanket up over the front of
the front stainless support and bricks #21-24. Grasp
the front of the blanket and slide it back until the front
of the blanket is flush to the front of the bricks #21-
24 (Figure 3). Shake the blanket gently from side to
side to get it to lie flat. Be sure the ceramic blanket
is directly on top of the baffle bricks and that it does
not hang out past the front of the baffle as shown in
Figure 2, also see note above.
WARNING: IF THE BRICKS AR NOT INSTALLED EXACTLY
AS SHOWN THEY COULD FALL OUT OF PLACE DURING
REFUELING OR BURNING OF THE STOVE CAUSING SERI-
OUS INJURY.
Striker C/A160 Brick Sizes
(see Figures on this page)
A = 4-1/4 x 9” E = 1-1/2 x 8-7/8”
B = 2-1/4 x 8-7/8” F = Full Brick”
C = 3-1/2 x 9” G = 1-1/2 x 9H = 3-1/2 x 8-7/8”
D = 2-1/4 x 9”
Insulating Blanket Size is 1/2” x 11” x 20” and fits on
top of the baffle brick.
Firebrick Diagram
17 D 18 B
7
F
16 E15 G
14
F
13
F
12
A
11
F
3
D
2
F
1
F
6
D
5
F
4
F
10
F
9
F
8
A
24 F
23 F
22 A
21 F
20 H
19 C
Front View
See the following for brick sizes
*Fits against the back of the firebox.
Note: These bricks may be slightly smaller to adjust for steel and fire-
brick tolerances beyond our control. Be sure to measure and mark
bricks with their numbers when removing.
Figure 1
24 F
23 F
22 A
21 F
20 H
19 C
Top View of Baffle Brick
Figure 2
Side Cut-A-Way View of Firebox
17 D 18 B
7
F
16 E15 G
14
F
13
F
12
A
11
F
3
D
2
F
1
F
6
D
5
F
4
F
10
F
9
F
8
A
24 F
23 F
22 A
21 F
20 H
19 C
Back Wall Brick
Ceramic Wool Insulation Blanket
Stainless Steel
Baffle Support
Figure 3

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Model F (1) G H J(2) M
C/A160 18”
450mm
12-1/2”
318mm
19-1/4”
489mm
4-3/8”
111mm
43”
1092mm
C/A160 with
mantel and/or
side shields
18”
450mm
12-1/2”
318mm
19-1/4”
489mm
4-3/8”
111mm
4-3/8”
111mm
* Reduced clearances may be available for A, B, C, and D
dimensions by using an optional mantel and/or side shields.
Consult with your Lennox Hearth Products dealer for the
dimensions of the shields. Clearances can also be reduced
for A, B, C and D dimensions per NFPA 211 - latest edition,
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-
BurningAppliances(inCanadaCSAB365- latestedition).See
section on “Reduction of Appliance Clearance with Specified
Forms of Protection.”
**Side view of optional mantel deflector shown.
(1)Hearth extension reductions: 2” (51mm) reduction for 2”
(51mm) raised hearth. (USA) 16” minimum hearth exten-
sion on all stoves as measured from the door opening of the
unit. (Canada) 18”(450mm) minimum hearth extension on
all stoves as measured from the door opening of the unit.
Minimumdistanceoffloorprotectiontotheside= 8”(200mm).
This is measured from the sides of the door opening in the
USA and from the sides of the insert in Canada.
(2) J = Maximum lintel depth without flue offset or smoke
deflector.
Hearth Protection
The hearth and/or floor protection must be a thermally rated
non-combustiblehearth/floorprotectormeetingorexceeding
a thermal rating of k=.84 or equivalent with a listed thickness
of 3/8" (9.5mm) minimum in USA (3/4" - 19mm minimum in
Canada). The covering must extend 18” (450mm) in front
of the heater and 8” (200mm) to either side (measured from
door opening in the USA and measured from the side of the
unit in Canada).
Top Facing / Trim
Side Facing Material
SIDE WALL
C
E (USA)
D
BA
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
Insert
Maximum Mantel Depth = 9” (229 mm)
Hearth Protection
E (Canada)
M6-1/2”
165mm
F
**
J
G
H
Mantel
Hearth Protection
Trim
Model *A *B *C *D E(1)
C/A160 USA-24”
CAN-660mm
USA -15”
CAN-450mm
20”
508mm
12”
305mm
USA-4-1/2”
CAN-200mm
C/A160
with
mantel
and/or side
shields
16”
406mm
10”
254mm
20”
508mm
8”
200mm
USA-4-1/2”
CAN-200mm
Notes
• Facing material that projects more than 3/4” (19mm) from
the wall is considered a mantel or side wall.
• MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING 19-1/2” (495mm) High x
25-1/2” (648mm) Wide
Required Clearances
WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BE-
TWEEN THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COM-
BUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN
ON THIS PAGE.
Figure 5
Figure 4

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Chimney requirements
TheStriker™C/A160insertsare approvedforuse in masonry
fireplaces built to UBC Chapter 37 or equivalent with a mini-
mum 22” (559mm) opening at the front of the fireplace.
These heaters are designed to be installed into an existing
masonry fireplace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards)
orfactory-built,solid-fuelandwood-burningfireplaces(listed
to UL 127 or ULC S610) only.
Do not remove brick or mortar from masonry fireplace to
accommodate insert. Do not remove brick or mortar from
masonry fireplace to accommodate insert. Approved with or
without positive flue connection. Approved with minimum
6” (152mm) diameter stainless steel listed reline system.
Ask your dealer for recommended chimney size. Country
Collection inserts are tested to UL 1482 / ULC S628-93 and
listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.; Beaverton, OR.
Remove and clean behind unit frequently, as creosote build
up may occur rapidly.
installation ProCeDures - masonry Chimney
Note: Although not required, a full-length stainless steel liner
is recommended for optimum safety and performance. See
your Lennox Hearth Products dealer for details.
Note: When installing your stove with a positive flue connec-
tion, be sure to leave the insulation off the surround panels
(flanges) and leave a 1/4” (6mm) airspace between the
surround panels and the facing of your fireplace.
1. READ ENTIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Check all REQUIRED CLEARANCES as specified in the
previous section (page 7) of this installation instruction
booklet.
3. Wear gloves during installation in case of sharp edges on
the stove and it’s parts
4. Determine the depth of the fireplace lintel. The lintel is
the masonry area over the fireplace opening, and is sup-
ported by a noncombustible plate, usually of steel. The
depth may vary from a single brick width (4”/102mm)
to that of several brick. If any portion of the flue collar
opening on top of the insert (as shown in the diagram
below) will project under the lintel area, a deflector plate
must be mechanically attached to the fireplace insert to
divert heat and gases away from the lintel.
Consult your dealer for the correct attachment piece.
Compare lintel depth to the distance from the flue collar
opening to the fireplace to determine if this caution per-
tains to your installation. If there is sufficient clearance,
a flue offset may also be used. Consult your dealer.
5. Open or remove the existing fireplace damper. Make sure
the damper cannot fall closed.
6. Install the two 1/2” x 3” (13mm x 76mm) leveling bolts
-heads up- a few turns in the leveling nuts on each side
of the outer chamber of the insert at the lower rear cor-
ners.
7. Position the insert in the center of the fireplace opening
and push it back until the surround brackets are approxi-
mately 2” (51mm) away from the fireplace front.
8. Install the side surround panels and push the insert up
snug against the fireplace face. Then with the location
selected remove the surround panels and level the stove
with the leveling bolts using a 3/4” (19mm) socket, exten-
sions (to reach the bolt head), and a ratchet.
9. Glue the insulation around the outer edge of both the top
and side surround panels.
10. Install the surround panels loosely, align and tighten.
Check for a tight fit against the fireplace.
11.Install the brick and baffle as per instructions on page
6.
POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION: See your authorized Len-
nox Hearth Products dealer for necessary accessories and
installation instructions.
PositiveflueconnectorsrequiredforinstallationinCanada
are available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer.
Please the part number indicated below.
71161 - 6" Positive Flue Connector Ring Kit
Lintel
Flue Outlet Not to Scale
Brick Face
Insert
Surround
Smoke
Deflector
Mechanically
Attached to
Insert
Figure 6

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installation ProCeDure - faCtory-Built Zero
ClearanCe firePlaCes
Fireplace and Chimney Requirements
The Striker™ C/A160 insert must only be installed in a zero
clearance factory-built fireplace using 6” (152mm) stainless
steel pipe extending from the insert’s flue into the chimney
of the fireplace. For optimum safety and performance we
recommend a full length stainless steel liner directly con-
nected to the insert’s flue outlet.
The Striker C/A160 insert must only be installed in a zero
clearance factory-built firplace that is structurally sound.
Fireboxes or chimneys that have flaws, burnouts, or warping
must be replaced or repaired prior to installation. Check with
your fireplace manufacturer if any problems exist.
All convection vents and louvers must be left unmodified
and unobstructed.
The Striker C/A160 insert can only be installed in the fol-
lowing brands of factory-built zero clearance fireplaces:
SUPERIOR, HEATILATOR, MAJESTIC, MARTIN, PREWAY,
MARCO, TEMCO, and FMI.
The firplace cavity must be 36” (914mm) in width, 21”
(533mm) in height, and 14” (356mm) in depth. Installation
in larger size fireboxes of the same brands is permissible.
Installationsintootherbrandsofthesamesize is permissible
only with approval from local building officials.
Modifications allowed to the factory-built fireplace are as
follows:
- Remove the damper
- Remove the smoke shelf or smoke baffle
- Remove ember catches
- Remove viewing screen/curtain
- Remove side and rear bricks
- Remove the fire grate
- Remove doors
Clearance to Combusibles
See “Required Clearances” on page 7.
Fireplace Pre-Installation Preparation
NOTE: LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS RECOMMENDS PRO-
FESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED AND BONDED
INSTALLER.SEE YOURDEALERFOR RECOMMENDATIONS.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR MIS-USE WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.
Remove any doors or screen materials from the fireplace
opening. Remove the damper mechanism completely. Also
remove grates or ember catches inside the fireplace hearth.
If your fireplace is equipped with a smoke shelf or baffle and
if it interferes with the installation it may be removed. Side
and rear refractory may also be removed, if necessary, to
facilitate installation. No modifications shall be done unless
allowed on the previous list. Retain all removed parts, they
must be reinstalled before the fireplace can be used in it’s
original condition.
Insert Pre-Installation Preparation
Install the two 3” (76mm) long bolts (with the head up)
through the nuts attached to the insert on the lower rear
corner of each side. This will allow you to level the insert
when placed into the fireplace.
Measure from the front of the top surround mount to the
center of the flue. Determine if there is an alignment problem
in connecting a liner from the chimney to the insert’s flue.
If there is an alignment problem, connection can be made
using a short piece of stainless flex or a stainless steel offset
box (available from your dealer). Before installing the liner,
make any attachment brackets or drill any holes in the liner,
offset box, or insert. Once installed, it may be difficult or
impossible to drill additional holes.

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Chimney liner installation
Remove the existing chimney cap and install a stainless steel
liner into 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 slip joint; followed by
the rest of the chimney liner. Fasten the chimney at the top
when it is positioned so that the slip joint will allow the lowest
piece to slide up enough to clear the insert during installa-
tion. Insulate the top four to six feet between the liner and
the chimney to prevent heat loss. Install the cap and flash
if necessary to prevent water or creosote from entering the
chimney’s venting system.
From inside the fireplace firebox, attach any adaptors or
flue offsets and slide the liner up as far as necessary for the
bottom piece to clear the insert during installation.
installing the insert
Place the insert into the fireplace, making sure to center it
side to side. Slide the insert in until the surround mounts are
approximately 1/2” (13mm) from the face of the fireplace
where the surround panels cover.
Lower the chimney and make attachment to the insert. Level
the stove by using a 3/4” socket and a long extension and
adjusting the bolts on either side of the insert.
Install the side surround panels with the screws supplied.
Push the insert in until there is approximately a 1/4” (6mm)
gap between the back of the surround panels and the face
of the fireplace. Before installing the top surround panel,
make sure all connections are tight and that no part of the
insert or chimney is touching the firebox or chimney in the
fireplace. There must be a minimum of 1” (25mm) clearance
between the stove and the zero clearance fireplace. Install
the top surround panel.
If additional support is necessary, factory punched holes
in the front corners of the bottom air chamber will accept
leveling legs. Carefully measure the distance from the hearth
protection to the bottom of the stove. Use 3/8” diameter
bolts that are 1/2” (13mm) longer that the distance just
measured. Thread a nut onto the the bolt approximately 1”
(25mm). Lift the stove slightly and insert a bolt into each
hole and then thread the nut up the bolt until the front is
securely supported. Install another nut onto the bolt through
the air space in the stove and tighten securely. If desired
an insert front support, Part# 71129, is available to fill the
space between the insert and the hearth protection.
Install the brick and baffle as per page 6.
Post Installation Checks
1. Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fas-
tened.
2. Check that the heater is securely fastened to the floor
(if applicable).
3. Make sure the intake vent has clear access to outside
air (if applicable).
4. Make suretheoutsideairventhasbeensealedproperly
to keep rodents out (if applicable).
5. Be sure all roof flashings are watertight (if appli-
cable).
6. Be sure the stove is properly grounded (if appli-
cable).
FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND INSURANCE
PURPOSES, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR
PIPE INSTALLATION INSPECTED BY YOUR LOCAL
BUILDING CODE AUTHORITY OR FIRE MARSHAL
BEFORE STARTING A FIRE IN YOUR STOVE. NOTIFY
YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY.

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oPerating hints
1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maxi-
mum heat output. In some states it is illegal to
burn wet wood or anything other than clean,
dry wood products.
2. Your stove is designed to operate with the door
closed! Operate only with the door shut tightly
at all times except when loading wood.
3. DO NOT hit or move the baffle brick while load-
ing wood. Occasionally check the baffle. Make
sure the insulating blanket is always flush with
the front of the baffle brick. Loading oversized
logs may dislodge the baffle bricks.
4. CAUTION: THE DRAFT CONTROL MUST BE
FULLY OPEN BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR
TO AVOID POSSIBLE COMBUSTION FLASH!!
(Ignition of hot volatile gases as the door is
opened).
5. Feeding excessive amounts of fuel to the stove
should be avoided. It is important to supply
it with sufficient draft and fuel to maintain a
moderately hot fire. If, during overnight burns,
heavy creosote deposits develop inside your
stove and on the door, the draft is set too low
- review your burning habits!

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3. Place a small amount of crumpled paper in front
of the firebox and cover it with a few pieces of
kindling.
4. Light the paper and allow sufficient time for the
kindling to become fully engulfed in flames. Close
the door. Your door may or may not need to be
left slightly open during this process, depending
on your stove model and chimney draft. Once the
kindling is burning well, larger pieces of wood may
be added.
5. For best results, use smaller pieces of wood to get
stove temperature very high before loading larger
wood for sustained burns. If necessary, crack the
door to allow ignition of the fuel charge. Now you
can add larger pieces of wood and after several
minutes of high burn, set the left control for the
desired heat output. Check the exhaust in about 15
to 20 minutes. Large amounts of smoke indicate an
improper burn setting (either too high or too low).
Adjust and recheck in 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Afteryourstovehasbeenthoroughlypreheated,your
blower can be switched on. When refueling your
stove, turn the blower off for the first 30 minutes. On
low and medium-low burns run the blower on low.
These burn rates would be achieved by operating
the stove with the draft rod fully pushed in to up
to 3/4” (19mm) open (out). To do this, turn on the
blower at the speed control and rotate the control
all the way to the right. On medium-high and high
burns you may run the blower on high. These burn
rates would be achieved by opening the draft rod
further than stated previously. To do this, turn on
the blower with the speed control and do not rotate
the switch after it clicks on.
starting anD maintaining afire
Be sure to clean the Nickel or Gold Plated door with
Windex brand cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any
fingerprints and residues prior to the first fire.
1. NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR
REKINDLE A SOLID FUEL FIRE!!
2. Fully open the primary draft control by pulling the
1” plastic knob out on the left side (lower front
corner) until it stops (away from the stove). This
control determines the amount of air entering the
stove. Pushing it toward the stove reduces the burn
rate in the firebox. For your convenience, the rod on
this control is marked with four grooves to assist
you in obtaining repeatable burn rates.
Figure 7
Figure 8

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Keeping freshly loaded wood away from the window will also
help. Load fresh logs in the rear of the firebox. Build up tends
to occur first on the right side of the window. This is caused
by the swirling motion of the exhaust gases similar to water
running down a drain. Keep fresh logs further back on the
right side of the firebox to help prevent this problem.
Understanding how your Country™ Collection stove works
should help you keep your glass door very clean, but as
stated: no glass door stays perfectly clean. We hope this
information is helpful in keeping your glass door clean so
that you may enjoy many hours viewing your high efficiency
stove. For more information, contact your Lennox Hearth
Products dealer.
oPerating teChniques anD hints
Recent developments in wood-burning technology have
made wood-burning a cleaner and more convenient way to
heat your home. Overall efficiency in a wood-burning ap-
pliance is a combination of combustion efficiency and heat
transferefficiency.Whetherheatingyourentirehome,or just
a room or two, your understanding of how to best operate
your stove or insert will enhance its overall efficiency and
performance. What this can mean to you is longer, cleaner
burns, less wood use, and more heat.
getting the most out of your stove
The following sections will outline techniques you can
use to “get the most out of your stove.” Please read them
carefully.
Clean glass
SEE MAINTENANCE ON PAGE 15 FOR GLASS CLEAN-
ING TIPS
The operator plays an important part in keeping the glass
clean and free of build-ups. The first and most important part
the operator plays is making sure to burn only well-seasoned
firewood. Wet wood = Dirty glass. Keeping your glass door
clean is partly accomplished by the air wash system of the
stove, which sends clean, fresh air for combustion, over
the window before it enters the fire. The high temperatures
inside the firebox also keep the glass clean. No stove door
stays perfectly clean. The following are methods for keep-
ing build-up on your glass to a minimum. When properly
installed and operated by a knowledgeable operator, your
glass door should require very little maintenance. Do not
expect to get extremely long burn times and keep the window
perfectly clean. Cool temperatures cause condensation of
unburned volatiles on the glass. If your glass gets very dirty
during overnight burning, try preheating the stove a little
longer before damping it down for an overnight burn. Also,
don’t damper your stove down as low because you’ll get
more heat for your money by burning a little hotter for a
slightly shorter time.
The air wash system will perform at its best at medium burn
rates. Some stove models will self clean by burning very hot
fires but be sure not to over-fire the stove. If it glows red it
is over-fired. Over-firing a stove also causes the window to
soot up. Extremely hot fires with fresh wood may cause the
flow rate to exceed one foot per second, which is as fast as
a flame can burn. This is why a candle goes out when you
blow on it. Blow on it gently and it burns brightly. Blow on
it hard and it goes out. This will cause excessive exhaust
emissions and your window to soot up, as the stove is un-
able to burn the gases emitted from the wood. Try slowing
the stove down a little by closing the damper somewhat as
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4. Operate your stove as much as possible in the low
to medium burn ranges.
5. Do not lower the draft setting so low as to com-
pletely extinguish the flames in the firebox. Check
for at least some small flames twenty minutes after
setting the draft control.
6. Do not continually operate your stove in the high
(wide open) setting. This wastes wood by carrying
a great deal of heat up the chimney and can damage
your stove and chimney.
7. Go outside and check your chimney. More than a
very small amount of smoke indicates wasted heat,
creosote build up, and pollution.
aChieving Clean, long Burns
To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly pre-
heated the stove, let the stovetop cool down to 275 to 400
degrees (on Elites, locate thermometer on the face of the
insert just above the door). Now load the firebox and set the
draft control. At this point, you may need to burn the stove
with the draft open for a few minutes to ignite the wood. All
Country™ Collection stoves are EPA tested for emissions at
low burn with the air control completely closed. Whether or
notyou shouldburnyourstovewiththeaircontrolcompletely
closed will depend on the following factors.
* How you load your wood.
* Your chimney type, height, and draft.
* Your wood type and its moisture content.
* The temperature of the stove.
* Which model Country Collection stove
or insert you have.
maximiZing your stove’soverall effiCienCy
It is important to know that for high, combustion efficient,
clean burns, you will need to have sufficient temperatures
insidethefireboxforthoroughcombustion.Thebestmethod
for determining if you have sufficient temperatures is to
watch the brick lining in your firebox. When you first light
your stove, the bricks will turn a dark brown or black. After
20 to 30 minutes of a hot fire, most of the bricks should
return to near their original light brown or yellow color. This
means the bricks have reached a high enough temperature
for your stove to achieve high combustion efficiency.
Second, and just as important, is achieving a high level
of heat transfer efficiency. Slowing the rate of flow through
the stove or insert enhances heat transfer, thus allowing
more time for heat to be transferred into your home. To
do this, be sure to thoroughly preheat your stove and then
reduce the amount of primary air by closing the draft con-
trol (lower left) to about 1/2 to 3/4 open. This will decrease
the excess oxygen in your flue, which carries heat up your
chimney, but should still be enough air to allow the stove to
produce its maximum heat output. (More air may produce
a lightly greater amount of heat, but will greatly increase
wood consumption). When the area being heated reaches
a comfortable temperature, slow the burn rate by closing
the control to further improve heat transfer.
To get the most out of your stove, you will need to combine
goodcombustionefficiencywithgoodheattransferpractices.
The following are some tips on how to operate your stove
to achieve the highest overall efficiency.
1. Thoroughly preheat your stove before slowing the
burn rate by closing the draft control.
2. Measure the stove temperature at the hottest point
on the stove top or face. Use this information to
repeat burn rates.
3. Once preheated, add wood (if needed) and partially
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Experimentwithdifferentloadingconfigurationstoachieve
longer burns. Try loading the wood from side to side and
nesting it in the ashes to prevent airflow under and around
the wood. Fresh wood should be loaded to the back of the
firebox or to the sides. Hot coals or half burned wood should
be brought towards the front of the firebox. The way you load
your wood can seriously affect burn times. If the new load
does not ignite within a few minutes, try crisscrossing the
load to allow more airflow around the fire, or try a slightly
hotter stove temperature.
Determining the lowest setting for efficient low burns.
This will require some experimentation on your part. Try
closing the air control all the way with the stove temperature
at 325degrees to 350 degrees. If the flames are completely
extinguished, open the air control halfway and then slowly
close it until there is only a small amount of flame. It is im-
portant to check the stove about 20 minutes after setting the
draft control as it takes this long for the stove temperature
to stabilize. There should still be some small flames on or
above the wood load.
Use 325 degrees as a starting point. You can try starting
temperatures 25 degrees higher or lower to achieve desired
burn times, start 25 degrees lower if the stove burns the
wood too quickly or 25 degrees higher if there are no flames
in the firebox for more than a few minutes after loading the
wood. You may or may not need to burn the stove with the
air control open for a few minutes prior to setting the draft
for a low burn, this will depend on the factors mentioned
above. Be sure not to smolder a fire overnight. Check your
chimney for large amounts of smoke as this indicates very
poor combustion.
Itisimportanttorealizethatstovetechnologyhaschanged.
Stoves have changed a great deal in the last few years. This
has led to substantial changes in the methods of operation in
newstovesascomparedtoolderstoves.Inoldstoveswithout
full brick linings and ceramic insulation, the rule was “get
the stove as hot as possible before setting the draft on low
for overnight burns.” On newer, high technology Country™
Collection stoves, this is not necessary. Although it is still
important to have the stove hot enough to burn efficiently,
it will require less preheating. Once you have determined
youroptimumoperatingtemperaturesforvariousburnrates,
we believe you will find your stove an extremely convenient
way to achieve your heating needs.
Do not reload the stove for long burns when the stainless
secondary tubes or baffle supports are glowing red, or
when the stove is uncomfortably hot to load. This indicates
the stove is too hot to load for a long burn. Also, do not load
wood for a long burn on a deep bed of hot coals. Try stirring
the coals a few minutes before loading the stove for a low
burn to allow some of the unburned coals time to burn.
maintenanCe
DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an
anti-seize compound (never use oil) available from your
Lennox Hearth Products dealer.
DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and
the gasket is in good condition, place a length of pipe
(cheater bar) over the inside portion of the door handle and
bend slightly toward the door until the prope adjustment
is obtained. If the door handle does not close easily, apply
high temperature anti-seize to the striker.
DOOR GASKET: Periodically check gasket to make sure
it is not over-compressed. If compressed, replace with a
special woven door rope. (Don’t try substituting rope, only
use special Lennox Hearth Products door rope).
GOLD OR NICKEL PLATED DOOR: Clean only with WINDEX
brand glass cleaner and a very soft cotton cloth. Other
products may damage brass, paint, and gaskets.
INSULATING BLANKETS: Your insulating blanket should be
inspected during every chimney cleaning. If the blanket is
compressed or heavily stained, it should be replaced. Heavy
creosote stains or matting is an indication of improper use
and your burning habits should be reviewed.
GLASS CLEANING: Only clean glass with products specifi-
cally made to use on wood stoves. Other products could
damage gaskets and paint. Never scrape glass with a razor
blade. This can pit the glass and make it impossible to clean
in the future.
WINDOW GASKET: The window gasket can be checked by
running the flame of a match near the gasket and around
the door. If the flame is drawn in around the window, the
gasket should be replaced.
DOOR HANDLE: Door handle may become tight as you
use the stove. Free the handle up by using dry graphite
supplied with the stove. The directions are included with
the graphite.

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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 stoves’ draft depend solely on the natural draft of the
chimney (See Drafting section on page 4). If your stove is not drafting properly, your chimney is
the problem. All stoves are thoroughly tested to ensure proper draft with the correct size chimney
flue.
EXCESSIVE DRAFT: With better chimneys being more common, excessive draft can be an issue. Alleviate excessive
draft by slowing the burn rate of the stove once it has reached proper operating temperature (See
Maximizing Your Stoves Overall Efficiency on page 14).
DIRTY GLASS: 1) Burn smaller, hotter fires and check to make sure you are not setting the draft down too far
with the draft control.
2) Make sure your wood is well-seasoned and dry (not open to rain - see Creosote and Fuel sec-
tions on pages 4 & 5).
3) See Poor Draft section (above) and Clean Glass (above).
SMOKES WHEN 1) If smoke is entering the room, check to make sure your baffle bricks are properly installed
DOOR IS OPEN: and that the insulating blanket is pushed back flush with the front of the baffle brick.
2) Check the chimney for blockage due to creosote (See Creosote section on page 4).
3) Check draft (See POOR DRAFT section above).
WOOD BURNS 1) The draft control must be closed further.
TOO FAST: 2) Add fuel at lower firebox temperatures.
3) Load wood side to side and reduce the flow of air under wood.
4) The door seal may need replacing, check for leakage.
5) See “Excessive Draft.”
POOR HEAT 1) Check your wood. Wet, moist, unseasoned wood will not produce heat.
OUTPUT: 2) Your stove needs to be seasoned (moisture removed from the steel and brick). Continue to burn
a fire. It normally takes from one to three weeks of burning to season your stove (See Break-in
Procedures on page 5).
3) See Excessive Draft section above.
PAINT GIVES OFF Paint is tempering-in. Burn only moderately hot for the first few days until paint is fully cured.
ODOR (smoke): Then burn a very hot fire to cure any paint that may not easily cure. Open windows or door to
ventilate (See Break-in Procedures on page 5).

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Do’sanD Don’t
DO NOT: Install or operate this stove before reading this manual.
DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are completely extinguished.
DO NOT: Open the stove 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 Nickel or Gold faceplate unnecessarily. Use the door handle only.
DO NOT: Force oversized logs into the firebox as this may dislodge the baffle assembly.
DO NOT: Close the door tightly during break-in period.
DO: Be sure to clean any fingerprints from the Gold or Nickel faceplate before burning the stove. Clean the
Gold or Nickel door only with Windex and a very soft cloth.
DO: Consult local building department if other than recommended clearances are desired.
DO: Read instructions for the brick baffles occasionally to ensure you have not bumped or moved them out
of place when loading wood.
DO: Check the chimney and baffle a minimum of every 3 months to make sure they are clean.
DO: Burn seasoned, dry wood only! (RAIN = WET WOOD)
DO: Open the door frequently during break-in period to keep gasket from adhering to the curing paint.
DO: Enjoy the warm feeling of your new Country™ Collection stove.

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