Ci2700 installation struggles

[jdclarey]

The installer for my new Ci2700 is having trouble getting the 5.5" vent pipe to bend enough to make the attachment on the stove. I didn't get to talk with him much, but it sounds like the stove venting is at the back and on my old heatfrom box its forced to drop down too far to the front. The normal adapter isn't enough so he's calling Regnency tomorrow to see if there is another adapter, but I thought Id see if anyone has ideas. Can I cut out more of the damper? He didnt make it sound like a good idea, but he didn't seem confident either.

 

[kennyp2339]

They make a 30 deg stainless adapter for this reason @bholler might be able to help.

 

[bholler]

The installer for my new Ci2700 is having trouble getting the 5.5" vent pipe to bend enough to make the attachment on the stove. I didn't get to talk with him much, but it sounds like the stove venting is at the back and on my old heatfrom box its forced to drop down too far to the front. The normal adapter isn't enough so he's calling Regnency tomorrow to see if there is another adapter, but I thought Id see if anyone has ideas. Can I cut out more of the damper? He didnt make it sound like a good idea, but he didn't seem confident either.


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Cut out the firebox to make it line up. A 30 might help but I would just cut it. Is the liner insulated? Are they going to do a block off plate?

 

[jdclarey]

Cut out the firebox to make it line up. A 30 might help but I would just cut it. Is the liner insulated? Are they going to do a block off plate?

I hope the liner is insulated, I paid for 25' of it. Ill be sure to ask as I assume it should be??? Ill also tell them I want the firebox cut out. I have a feeling Ill be doing the cutting as they didnt seem confident in that approach.

Block off plate? is that for around the liner where the damper was cut out, or are you refereeing to the restrictor plate that can be added to the regency?

thanks for your help

 

[bholler]

I hope the liner is insulated, I paid for 25' of it. Ill be sure to ask as I assume it should be??? Ill also tell them I want the firebox cut out. I have a feeling Ill be doing the cutting as they didnt seem confident in that approach.

Block off plate? is that for around the liner where the damper was cut out, or are you refereeing to the restrictor plate that can be added to the regency?

thanks for your help

Closing off the hole around the liner

 

[vbu]

I have a heatform similar like yours I just put an insert in. I cut it all out, messy job. See this thread here

Quadra fire expedition II

Good afternoon everyone, Last week we had our Quadra fire Expedition II insert installed after I cut out the old heatform. They installed a 6" flex liner, and stuffed insulation around it (see picture). I'm not sure what type of insulation this is, but I assume that they know what they're doing...

www.hearth.com

 

[jdclarey]

I have a heatform similar like yours I just put an insert in. I cut it all out, messy job. See this thread here

Quadra fire expedition II

Good afternoon everyone, Last week we had our Quadra fire Expedition II insert installed after I cut out the old heatform. They installed a 6" flex liner, and stuffed insulation around it (see picture). I'm not sure what type of insulation this is, but I assume that they know what they're doing...

www.hearth.com

Thanks much. When in with a grinder and sawmill and had it out in about 2hrs. Not hard, but not fun either. Ask the installers when they were coming back and they said when they have time. They are booked until March. Im thinking Ill just have them drop it off and figure it out.

I specifically asked them when I ordered the stove if they had experience with heat form fireplaces. He said he'd cut it out no problem. Then I had to cut it out and now I have no idea when Im getting the stove back. Kinda irritated.

They also didnt insulate the stove pipe, which Im not sure is needed, but Id feel better if it was. Been on their schedule since early October. Oh well, life goes on.

 

[begreen]

Hold the check if they didn't insulate and install. Time for some negotiating.