cb1200 insert

[corkman]

ive been toying with the idea of installing an insert for quiet a while.theres a used cb1200 on craigslist at the moment for $800 and its nine years old.i went to look at it and its in pretty good shape.i didnt get to see it run but guy says it runs good with no issues other than when they removed it from fireplace something broke off from the exhaust outlet at rear of stove.im sure its an easy fix on that.after doing a little research im a little confuse about the shroud that is mentioned in the install manual.is it needed.can i just slide the stove into the fireplace opening and connect liner right to the exhaust outlet or do i need the shroud kit and offset pipe to do the install.this is a sstone faced fireplace with fire brick walls and 25ft chimney.any feed back on the stove itself would be awsome too.if i go back i will bring a t-stat with me so i can see it run

 

[tjnamtiw]

You don't need a thermostat to see it run. If he tells you that, then he doesn't WANT you to see it run! All you do is put a piece of wire between the two terminals on the side of the stove. 9 years old is pretty old! The shroud is more for dress than anything AS LONG AS you terminate the top of your chimney with a sealed plate through which your exhaust runs. You can run your intake air through the cleanout plate in the floor of the fireplace, if you want a fresh air supply.
You can make the shroud out of sheet metal or get it made and then trim it with metal or wood.

 

[corkman]

the stove comes with the black surround on the face of the stove.the manual shows a box that goes at the back of the stove that i believe they call a shroud.thanks for the heads up on the t-stat.i should have known that.i will dig into the manual again just to clarify

 

[corkman]

on page 18 they show a rear shroud kit.just wondering if that is a necessity to install the stove.and if its gonna be an added cost.

 

[tjnamtiw]

Can't help you there. I only have the service manual for it. It doesn't show a rear shroud kit in the exploded view. Someone else should be along to answer that one.

 

[tjnamtiw]

bump this back up for a 1200i owner.

Thinking about it, perhaps that rear shroud is to make it zero clearance for a flammable wall, which is not your situation.

 

[PutnamJct]

I do not use the optional rear shroud kit on mine, the flex liner connects to my exhaust outlet and runs up the chimney to a proper cap. From your setup description, I don't think you need the rear kit either.
Ditto on jumping the thermostat wires to see it run before you buy it. besides overall condition (rust, physical damage) none of the motors should make unnecessary noise.
Proper sequence for startup should be: Call light comes on, exhaust blower starts, auger starts feeding pellets, heating element starts up. Once stove has fed enough pellets for initial fire, auger will stop for a bit. Stove will fire up, auger should start feeding again and once it gets warm enough, rear blower will kick on to distribute heat.
The CB 1200i is (in my opinion) very easy to work on and a very forgiving stove if you miss cleaning it for a few extra days.
Good Luck,
John

 

[Vinelife]

I don't have a cb1200, but it looks like it would throw some heat on high .. I think if I get a new stove I will go with that one..

 

[mralias]

The back shroud kit is for zero clearance installs. Standard fireplace does not require it. Check with local building inspector and fire department to be sure before you install.