CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert Users’ Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual PRIOR TO FIRST FIRE: Remove all labels from glass. Clean fingerprints from plated surfaces with a glass cleanser and soft cloth to prevent permanent staining. CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE INSERT GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. KEEP ALL SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN WHILE ASSEMBLING SINCE THEY CAN CAUSE A CHOKING HAZARD.
Chalet 1800 Ins 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Notes 4 Rating Plate Label 5 Clearances 6 Dimensions 7 Specifications 8 COMPONENT INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION METHODS Door Installation and Assembling 9 Face Plate Installation and Assembling 10 Blower / Fan Installation 11 Blower Operation & Diagram 12 Brick Removal And Installation 26 Air Tube And Ceramic Baffle Installation and Removal 26-27 Door And Glass Maintenance 28-29 Paint 29 INSERT INFORMATION FOR INSTAL
Chalet 1800 Ins 3 ARCHGARD CHALET 1800 WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT Surround Trim, Standard Black (optional Brass or Nickel) Standard Adjustable Faceplate Firebox with Door and Spring Handle Blower Congratulations on choosing a state-of-the-art Archgard Hearth Product! The hand crafted Archgard CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert has been designed to provide you with comfort, security and economy for many years of trouble-free enjoyment.
Chalet 1800 Ins 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. When installing your insert, particular attention should be paid to fire protection. If this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE INSERT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN CANADA AND U.S.A B C XXXXX DO NOT REMOVE THIS SERIAL # 16.25”/412.75 mm Side Wall to Insert= A Top of Insert to Bottom of Mantle (Depth)=B 8.
Chalet 1800 Ins 6 Minimum Fireplace Size Your fireplace opening requires the following minimum sizes: Height Width Depth From back of adjustable faceplate to front of flue collar 22” (559mm) 25” (635mm) 16” (406mm) 6” to 9”(152mm to 229mm) Insert Clearances to Combustibles Side Wall to Insert Top of Insert to Side of Insert to Hearth Extension Hearth Extension = Bottom of Mantle Mantle Leg = C - Front = D - Side = E A (Depth)F = B 16.25""/412.75mm 6” = 26"/660mm 8” = 28”/711mm 12” = 32”/813mm 8.
Chalet 1800 Ins 7 40” (1016 mm) 46” (1168 mm) Optional DIMENSIONS 24” (609 mm) 28” (711mm) 32” (813 mm) Optional 21.75” (553 mm) 25.25”(641 mm) Adjustable 9”- 12”(229– 305 mm) 6.125” (154 mm) 6” ID (152.4 mm) 28” (711 mm) 21.75” (553 mm) 27.875 “(708 mm) 24” (610 mm) 6” ID Adjustable 9” - 12” (229 - 305 mm) 27.
Chalet 1800 Ins 8 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CHALET 1800 WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT HEIGHT OF BODY 21.75” (553 mm) WIDTH of BODY 24” (609.6 mm) DEPTH of BODY 25.250” (641 mm) E.P.A. EMISSIONS E.P.A. OUTPUT RATING APPROXIMATE HEATING AREA DURATION ON LOW FIRE INSERT BODY WEIGHT WITH PACKAGING 3.6 grams / hour 10,700 - 35,500 BTU / HR (3,134 - 10,397 watt) 800 - 1,500 FEET2 (74.3 - 139.4 METRE2) 6 - 10 HOURS 310 lb (140.
Chalet 1800 Ins 9 DOOR ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION The door comes assembled with the glass and gasket. 1. Run the threaded end of the handle through the hole in the cast door. Roller 2. Insert the clevis pin into the roller Clevis Pin 3. Insert the end of the clevis pin and roller assembly into the hole in the end of the handle Cotter Pin Bolt & Lock Nut 4. Insert the cotter pin into the end of the clevis pin to keep the assembly from coming apart. Cotter pin goes through Clevis pin as shown here 5.
Chalet 1800 Ins 10 Faceplate Installation NOTE: There is 6” to 9” of adjustability between the back of the faceplate and the front of the flue collar. The faceplate box will have all required hardware for installation. 1) Start the installation by remounting the 4 angle clips into the predrilled holes in the top and bottom of each side of the insert as shown. The faceplate will mount flush with the surface it is covering. Take this into account when adjusting the 4 mounting brackets.
Chalet 1800 Ins 11 BLOWER / FAN ASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL. (MODULE COMES PACKED IN FIREBOX ) The CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert is certified for operation with or without the fan. CAUTION: Do not plug in Fan Module until full Insert installation has been completed. If servicing is required or if you need parts contact your dealer or installer. To install or remove the fan module follow these steps. 1.
Chalet 1800 Ins 12 FAN OPERATION Automatic To operate the fan automatically, push the top switch on the side of the fan housing to "AUTO" and the bottom switch to either "HIGH" or "LOW" for fan speed. This will allow the fan to turn on as the stove comes up to operating temperature. It will also shut the fan system off after the fire has gone out and the unit cools to below a useful heat output range.
Chalet 1800 Ins 13 BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE. The installation of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors along with a minimum of a five pound fire extinguisher is highly recommended in any home . When you first fire up your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert, you may notice the smoke detectors operating more frequently. This may be due to the curing of stove paint or oils from manufacturing or fumes caused by accidentally leaving the door open. Do not disconnect the detectors.
Chalet 1800 Ins 14 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY CHIMNEY In the USA, there are two ways that this insert can be installed into a masonry fireplace. One is with a full Stainless Steel Liner or Positive Flue Connection or the second method, which is called the Direct Connection or the connection from the flue collar of the insert to the first flue tile in the chimney. We at Archgard recommend the Full Liner installation for numerous reasons.
Chalet 1800 Ins 15 FULL LINER INSTALLATION There are different ways of installing a full liner, you can drop it in from the top or bring it up from the bottom. In the USA, in order to meet the requirements of UL 1777, you may have to insulate your liner and if you do, it will have to be done as a system to manufacturers certified installation instructions. In Canada, you can run ULC S635 or ULC S640 liner systems.
Chalet 1800 Ins 16 4. If you are using a 6” outside dimension Stainless Steel liner (since this is a concealed area do not use “black” or “galvanized” pipe), the liner will slip right into the flue collar and can be attached into the three pre-punched flue collar holes or the two supplied angle brackets and the front flue collar hole may be used.
Chalet 1800 Ins 17 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY CHIMNEY WITH A DIRECT CONNECT Check with you local Authority having Jurisdiction before you begin you begin an installation of a Direct Connect System to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up inspections. If required, always obtain a building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be unexpectedly cancelled. Contact your local dealer if any assistance is required during installation.
Chalet 1800 Ins 18 8. Drill the anchor holes in the firebox 9. Cut the hole in the sheet metal. An easy way is to put the sheet metal over a block of wood and hammering into the centre of where the hole will be with the claw of your hammer and then cutting the resulting gash out with tin snips. 10. Using some adhesive gasketing material, tape the gasket around the flanges of the blocker plate and then push it into position in the fireplace and anchor it. 11.
Chalet 1800 Ins 19 VENT SPECIFICATIONS Your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert was designed for and tested on a 6” (152mm) chimney, 15’ (4.57m) high, (includes insert height) measured from the base of the insert. The further your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration, the greater the possibility of performance problems. In addition, exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence insert performance.
Chalet 1800 Ins 20 5. Before opening your door to reload, open the draft fully for approximately 10 to 15 seconds until the fire has been reestablished. This will minimize any smoking. All fuel burning appliances consume oxygen during operation. It is important that you supply a source of fresh air to your unit while burning. Ignore the fire until you notice the room, space or house cooling off. A new load cools the firebox, so it needs to be heated up again.
Chalet 1800 Ins 21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Glass is Dirty CAUSE CURE 1. Wood is wet Use dry wood 2. Turning down air control or damper too soon Do not turn down until: ❖ there is a good bed of coals ❖ the wood is charred 3. Draft too low – Improper chimney height and / or diameter ❖ 4. Door gasket leakage ❖ Chimney plugged or restricted, check flue ❖ Provide outside air for combustion Replace gasket ❖ Check latch 5.
Chalet 1800 Ins 22 CREOSOTE AND CHIMNEY FIRES When wood burns slowly - as it often does in a conventional, air-tight insert or furnace - it makes a smoky fire and produces more creosote deposits than a quick, hot fire does. Creosote is a highly flammable material. If it ignites near the base of the chimney, it can produce a raging fire that travels up the chimney, creating extremely high temperatures as it spreads.
Chalet 1800 Ins 23 IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a place outside where everyone is to meet. 2. Close the air inlet on the insert. 3. Call local fire department. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for further information on how to handle a chimney fire. It is most important that you have a clearly understood plan on how to handle a chimney fire.
Chalet 1800 Ins 24 WOOD (cont’d) The size of the firewood pieces affects the rate of combustion. Large pieces ignite and release their energy slower than small pieces. Smaller, more finely split pieces are better for short, hot fires, while larger pieces suit extended firing cycles. The largest piece of wood for your Chalet 1800 should be no more than about 15 cm (6 in.) across and 18” long. Another factor that affects how firewood burns is the wood's condition.
Chalet 1800 Ins 25 ASH DISPOSAL CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when insert and ashes are cold. During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. The Ash Drawer features a convenient ash dump for easy removal of ash. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
Chalet 1800 Ins 26 BRICK INSTALLATION The firebox of your CHALET 1800 WOOD Fireplace Insert is lined with high quality firebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties. There is no need to use a grate; simply build the fire on the firebox floor of your insert. Do not operate this insert without the firebrick. The Firebrick is also intended to extend the life of your insert and radiate heat more evenly. Install the bricks as in the photos and then cap them with the supplied channel capping material.
Chalet 1800 Ins 27 6) When both lightweight baffle plates are in, install the fourth secondary air tube with spring retainer. (Photo 3) 7) After the secondary air tube is installed, reach in and pull the two halves of the lightweight baffle plates, overlapping them and making sure they are pushed back as far as they can go.
Chalet 1800 Ins 28 DOOR GASKET To test the effectiveness / tightness of your gasket, insert a piece of paper between the door and insert body. You shouldn’t be able to pull the paper out of the door If the door gasket requires replacement a 7/8" diameter rope gasket must be used. A proper high temperature gasket adhesive is required. See your Archgard Dealer. NOTE: An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect of the performance and durability of the fireplace.
Chalet 1800 Ins 29 GLASS MAINTENANCE (cont’d) WARNING: Never clean this glass with an abrasive cleaner. Use only a cleaner recommended as a wood insert glass cleaner. Never clean the glass while it is hot; a serious burn can result. NOTE: A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is deflected down over the inside of the door glass. This air flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adhering to its surface.
Chalet 1800 Ins 30 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS VIEW ARCHGARD CHALET 1800 WOOD FIREPLACE INSERT 6 2 3 4 28 5 9 29 7 30 10 13 8 11 14 27 15 12 18 25 19 16 20 21 17 22 24 23 26
Chalet 1800 Ins 31 PARTS LIST FOR CHALET 1800INS 1 781-0022 STANDARD SURROUND TOP ONLY 2 881-0010 SURROUND TOP LOUVERS 3 781-0021L STANDARD SURROUND LEFT SIDE ONLY 4 781-0021R STANDARD SURROUND RIGHT SIDE ONLY 5 781-0026 SURROUND BRACKETS (4 ) ASSEMBLY INCLUDES WELDED COMPONTENTS ONLY 6 881-0100 CHALET 1800 INS FIREBOX ( ALL OTHER COMPONENTS MUST BE ADDED SEPERATELY ) 7 781-0008 FAN BRACKET 8 305-0021 THERMODISC 110F 9 305-0043 BLOWER MOTOR FOR CHALET 1800INS 10 311-0080 FIBRE
Chalet 1800 Ins 32 ARCHGARD LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD., hereinafter referred to as “Archgard”. Archgard warrants to the original purchaser of an Archgard Wood burning fireplace (s) that the product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a “lifetime”. INCLUSIONS: “LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY” ❖ All combustion chamber and air tubes. (against warpage) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Ceramic Brick Panels against splitting or cracking.
POSTAGE CUT ALONG LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD. 7116 BEATTY DRIVE MISSION, B.C.
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Archgard Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatty Drive Mission, B.C. V2V 6B4 Canada Telephone: (604) 820 - 8262 Fax: (604) 820 - 8881 Telephone Toll Free: 1 - 877 - 820 - 9800 Fax Toll Free: 1 - 866 - 820 - 2802 Website: www.archgard.
Archgard fireplace products are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind. In addition, our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door. Archgard is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of an Archgard Product. See page 32 for details.
