INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Free-Standing
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning Stoves
Retain These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 775,214M, Rev. B, 09/2007
Striker™ S160
Striker SA160
Wood Stoves
Model Striker™ S160
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775,214CF.
Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la
pièce 775,214CF.
Theseappliancesmustbeproperlyinstalledandoperatedinordertopreventthe
possibility of a house fire. Please read this entire installation and operation
manual before installing and using your wood stove. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or
evendeath.Contactyourlocalbuildingorfireofficialstoobtain
US
apermitandinformationonanyinstallationrequirements
Report # 050-S-03b-2
and inspection requirements in your area.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TesTing informaTion .........................................................................................2
general safeTy PrecauTions ................................................................................2
negaTive Pressure Warning
...........................................................................4
creosoTe.....................................................................................................4
ash DisPosal ................................................................................................4
DrafTing .....................................................................................................4
fuel..........................................................................................................5
Break-in PerioD .............................................................................................5
PainT curing.................................................................................................5
clearances To comBusTiBles ................................................................................6
insTallaTion..................................................................................................7
moBile home insTallaTions .................................................................................7
leg anD heaTshielD insTallaTion.............................................................................7
ouTsiDe air kiT insTallaTion ................................................................................8
sTove insTallaTion...........................................................................................9
PeDesTal insTallaTion...................................................................................... 10
PosT insTallaTion checks.................................................................................. 11
Brick insTallaTion ......................................................................................... 11
oPTional BloWer insTallaTion ............................................................................ 13
oPeraTing hinTs ........................................................................................... 13
sTarTing anD mainTaining a fire .......................................................................... 14
clean glass ............................................................................................... 15
oPeraTing Techniques anD hinTs .......................................................................... 15
geTTing The mosT ouT of your sTove .................................................................... 15
maximizing your sTove’s overall efficiency ............................................................. 16
achieving clean, long Burns ............................................................................. 16
mainTenance ............................................................................................... 17
TrouBleshooTing........................................................................................... 18
Do’s anD Don’Ts........................................................................................... 19
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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13. Ifacreosotefireshoulddevelop,thefiredepartment
should be called immediately, and then attempts
should be made to control the fire until assistance
arrives. If a “runaway” fire should develop causing
over-heatingofthestove, thedooranddraftregula-
tors 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.
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 appli-
ance. 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
eliminatenegativepressurescausedbytheabove-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
DrafTing
Creosote---Formation and Need for Removal---When wood
is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
whichcombinewithexpelledmoisturetoformcreosote.The
creosotevaporscondensein therelativelycool chimney flue
ofaslow-burningfire. Asaresult, creosoteresidueaccumu-
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.Ifcreosotehasaccumulated,itshouldberemoved
to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
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 combustion
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 the chimney, local
geography,nearbyobstructions,andotherfactors.Toomuch
draftmaycauseexcessivetemperaturesintheappliance.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 Prod-
ucts 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 18.
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
theashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoilorotherwiselocally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
untilallthecindershavethoroughlycooled. Ashescanignite
up to 72 hours after removal from the stove.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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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
tothoroughlyremovethemoisturefromtheappliance.Run-
ning the stove with the draft fully open for 1 to 1-1/2 hours
after starting and adding generous amounts of fuel during
the first week or two should complete the curing process.
We recommend the use of a thermometer attached to the
stovetop or chimney. Temperatures on the connector pipe
shouldruninthe250-600degreerange.(DONOTOVERFIRE
THE STOVE DURING THIS PROCESS. IF THE STOVE OR
CHIMNEY BECOMES RED, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AIR
ENTERING THE STOVE IMMEDIATELY).
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
seasoned, 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.
PainT curing
Your new Striker™ S160 is painted with Forest High Tem-
perature 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
250degrees(thestoveshouldbeallowedtocoolcompletely
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 DAM-
AGE THE FINISH OF YOUR STOVE. Spray can touch-ups
should be done only with Forest brand paint, available from
all Lennox Hearth Products dealers.
Break-in PerioD
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 ꢃ-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 carbon dioxide and unpleas-
ant odors. It is recommended that persons sensitive to an
imbalance in the indoor air quality avoid the stove during
the curing process.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Mobile Home Installations
clearances To comBusTiBles
All mobile home installations require an outside air kit (part #
71111 or 71112). The stove must be bolted to the floor and
grounded to the chassis of the mobile home.
WARNING: BEABSOLUTELYSURETHEDISTANCEBETWEEN
THE HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM OF A
MOBILE HOME.
Floor Protection
USA - The floor in front and under the heater must be pro-
tectedwithaminimumof3/8”thicknoncombustiblematerial.
The covering must extend 16” in front of the door opening
of the heater and 8” to either side of the door opening and
5-1/2” to the rear or to the wall, whichever is smaller. In all
installations a 16” minimum hearth extension (in front of
the stove) is required as measured from the door opening
of the unit.
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE
HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE
MAINTAINED.
Approved Chimney* - Your stove is approved for use with
Class A, UL 103HT Chimney and double wall connector pipe
from Security™ Chimneys.
Clearances to connector pipe shall be measured from the
flue collar of the stove.
Canada - The floor in front and under the heater must be
protected with a minimum of 3/8” thick noncombustible
material. The covering must extend 457 mm in front of the
door opening of the heater and 200mm to either side of the
stove body and 200 mm to the rear or to the wall, whichever
is smaller. In all installations a 457mm minimum hearth
extension (in front of the stove) is required as measured
from the door opening of the unit.
Chimney & Connector
Minimum 6" diameter, minimum 24 MSG black steel con-
nector pipe with listed factory-built chimney suitable for use
with solid fuels or masonry chimney. Horizontal connection
not tested, refer to local building codes for installation. Re-
strictions apply! Read instructions before installing.
Reduced Clearances
Clearances to combustible surfaces can be reduced with the
use of listed double wall connector pipe. See the clearances
with double wall pipe on the following page.
Clearance dimensions are to 6” (152mm) flue collar. If a
single wall connector pipe with shield is used, a 1 inch air
space is needed between pipe and shield. Shield attaches
to rear of stove pipe and must run from stove top to ceiling.
Pipe shield shall be UL listed.
Alcove Clearances
Single Wall Pipe - Minimum 48"(1219mm) width, maxi-
mum 48" (1219mm) depth. Minimum ceiling height is 72”
(1829m).
Residentialchimneysystemsmustbefromthesamebrands
aslistedformobilehomesbutconnectorpipemaybedouble
wall, single wall or single wall with shield as listed above.
Double Wall Pipe - Minimum 44"(1117mm) width, maxi-
mum 48" (1219mm) depth. Minimum ceiling height is 72”
(1829m).
Connector pipe and chimney must be of the same brand.
Components Required For Installation
Legs AND Bottom Heat Shield or Pedestal Base.
If optional blower is NOT used, Rear Heat Shield Block Off
Plate shall be installed.
* Other approved chimney brands are Projet, Jakes Evans/GSW, Dura-vent,
Metal Fab, Ameri-Tec, Metalbestos and Industrial Chimney (ICC).
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insTallaTion clearances - refer To Diagrams a, B & c
PIPE
INSTALLATION
A
B (1)
1ꢂ”
C
D (1)
1ꢀ-1/ꢀ”
E†
8”
F (1,ꢂ)
9-ꢁ/ꢂ”
G (ꢂ)
ꢄ” Single
Wall
Residential or
Alcove
USA-1ꢄ”
USA-ꢀ1”
USA-18”
CAN-ꢂ8ꢁmm ꢁꢃꢄmm CAN-ꢄ10mm ꢁ18mm ꢀ00mm ꢀꢂ8mm CAN-ꢃꢁꢁmm
ꢄ” Single w/ Residential or
USA-10”
CAN-ꢁꢁ0mm ꢀ00mm CAN-ꢃꢁꢁmm ꢀꢂ1mm ꢀ00mm 1ꢂ0mm
USA-10” 8” USA-18” 9-1/ꢀ” 8” ꢃ-1/ꢀ”
8”
USA-18”
9-1/ꢀ”
8”
ꢃ-1/ꢀ”
USA-1ꢁ-1/ꢀ”
CAN-ꢂ19mm
Pipe Shield
Alcove
ꢄ” Double
Wall
Residential or
USA-1ꢁ-1/ꢀ”
CAN-ꢂ19mm
Alcove or Mobile CAN-ꢁꢁ0mm ꢀ00mm CAN-ꢃꢁꢁmm ꢀꢂ1mm ꢀ00mm 1ꢂ0mm
Home*
PIPE
INSTALLATION
H (ꢀ) I (ꢄ)
USA-ꢁꢁ-ꢁ/ꢂ” USA-ꢂꢅ-ꢁ/ꢂ”
J (ꢀ)
USA-ꢁꢁ-1/ꢀ”
K
L (ꢃ)
USA 0"
M
Single Wall Residential or
Alcove
USA-1ꢄ”
8ꢂ”
ꢀ1ꢁꢂmm
CAN-ꢀ00mm
CAN-1111mm CAN-1ꢁꢂ0mm CAN-100ꢁmm CAN-ꢂꢃ0mm
USA-ꢁꢁ-ꢁ/ꢂ” USA-ꢂ1-ꢁ/ꢂ” USA-ꢁꢁ-1/ꢀ” USA-1ꢄ”
CAN-1111mm CAN-1188mm CAN-100ꢁmm CAN-ꢂꢃ0mm
USA-ꢁꢁ-ꢁ/ꢂ” USA-ꢂ1-ꢁ/ꢂ” USA-ꢁꢁ-1/ꢀ” USA-1ꢄ”
CAN-1111mm CAN-1188mm CAN-100ꢁmm CAN-ꢂꢃ0mm
Single w/
Pipe Shield Alcove
Residential or
USA 0"
CAN-ꢀ00mm
8ꢂ”
ꢀ1ꢁꢂmm
Double Wall Residential or
Air-Cooled Alcove or Mo-
bile Home*
USA 0"
CAN-ꢀ00mm
ꢅꢀ”
18ꢀ9mm
PIPE
INSTALLATION
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† USA=8" (ꢀ00mm) from door opening,
Canada=8" (ꢀ00mm) from sides and back
of unit
Single Wall Residential or
Alcove
ꢁ0"
ꢅꢄꢀmm
ꢁꢄ"
91ꢂmm
USA-ꢃ8-1/ꢀ”
CAN-1ꢄꢂꢃmm
USA-ꢃꢀ”
Single w/
Residential or
ꢁ0"
ꢁꢄ"
u
Dimensions to Stove Body
Pipe Shield Alcove
ꢅꢄꢀmm
91ꢂmm
CAN-1ꢄ8ꢄmm
USA-ꢃꢀ”
CAN-1ꢄ8ꢄmm
Double Wall Residential or
Air-Cooled Alcove or Mo-
bile Home*
ꢁ0"
ꢅꢄꢀmm
ꢁꢄ"
91ꢂmm
* Mobile Home - USA only
Diagram A: Top View-Parallel Installation
Diagram B: Side View-Alcove & Parallel Installation
48”
Maximum
Depth
A
B
E
L
C
D
N
P
72" Min.
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H
M
†
E
*L
Floor Protection
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E
K
J
Floor Protection
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Footnotes:
F
F
G
G
1- These dimensions to the stove body are for reference only. Actual
distances should be measured from the stove’s flue collar.
2- Minimum noncombustible hearth pad dimensions.
3- Shield shall be attached to the rear of the stove pipe with a 1” air
space and must run from the top of the stove to the ceiling.
4- Not applicable to alcove installations.
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5- In corner applications, when installed at minimum back wall clear-
ances, the required floor protection is dimensioned off the back
plane of the stove, therefore the floor protection required off the
back corners (at a 45 degree angle) only needs to extend to the
wall. This situation will only occur in CANADA installations.
6- Reference dimension only, to assist in planning the installation.
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Diagram C: Top View -
Corner Clearance,
Stove & Flue to Wall
Floor Protection
K
Clearances to connector pipe shall be measured from the flue
collar of the stove.
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