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Wood Stove
Owner's Manual
Part 1 of 2
SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS
AND GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR REFERENCE
46231_UA
Printed in Canada
2022-04-14
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- Page 1 Wood Stove Owner's Manual Part 1 of 2 SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA. READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS WOOD STOVE. As one of North America’s Contact local building or fire largest and most respected officials about restrictions wood stove and fireplace and installation inspection If this stove is not manufacturers, Stove Builder requirements in your local installed properly, International takes pride in the area.
- Page 3 TABLE DES MATIÈRES 1. Safety Information and Environment ..................5 Mobile Home ......................6 Regulations Covering Stove Installation ..............6 Location of the Certification Label .................6 Emissions and Efficiency ..................7 Materials ......................7 2. Fuel ............................8 Tree Species ......................8 Log Length ......................9 Piece Size ......................9 Compressed Wood Logs ..................9 Drying Time ......................9...
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- Page 5 1. Safety Information and Environment • Some stoves have been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold separately (See in t h e W o o d S t o v e I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l if your appliance has this option).
- Page 6 • Any modification of the appliance that has not been approved in writing by the testing authority violates CSA-B365 (Canada), and ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION. •...
- Page 7 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, this wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. In Canada, the CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA-C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.
- Page 8 Emissions and Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside this stove firebox mean that the household will release up to 90% less smoke into the outside environment than if an older conventional stove was used. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment.
- Page 9 2. Fuel Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the stove, split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is down to 15% to 20%. DO NOT BURN: • GARBAGE; •...
- Page 10 Log Length L o g s s h o u l d b e c u t a t l e a s t 1 " ( 2 5 m m ) s h o r t e r t h a n t h e f i r e b o x s o t h e y f i t i n e a s i l y.
- Page 11 Here are some facts to consider in estimating drying time: − Firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself; − Drying happens faster in dry weather than in a damp climate; −...
- Page 12 Here are three popular and effective ways to ignite wood fires. 3.2.1 Conventional Method The conventional method to build a wood fire is to crumple 5 to 10 sheets of newspaper and place them in the firebox and hold them in place with ten pieces of kindling wood. The kindling should be placed on and behind the newspaper.
- Page 13 Zone Heating This stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
- Page 14 Burning in cycles means the loading door does not need to be opened while the wood is flaming. This is an advantage since it is preventing smoke leaking from the heater when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. This is especially true if the chimney is on the outside wall of the house.
- Page 15 If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be kept in a closed metal container until they are completely cooled. No other waste should be placed in this container. NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK.
- Page 16 up to four hours. Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species and avoid overheating the house. 3.8.2 Long Lasting Fire For a fire that will last up to eight hours but will not produce intense heat, use soft wood and place the logs compactly in the firebox.
- Page 17 3.8.5 Logs Orientation In a relatively square firebox, the wood can be loaded north-south (ends of the logs visible) or east-west (sides of the logs visible). North-south loads allow more wood to be loaded at the same time. On the other hand, they break into smaller pieces faster.
- Page 18 Glass Door 4.3.1 Cleaning Under normal conditions, the door glass should stay relatively clear. If the firewood is dry enough and the operating instructions in this guide are followed, a whitish, dusty deposit will form on the inner surface of the glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and can be easily removed when the heater is cold by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying.
- Page 19 Blower Operation It is possible, on wood stoves, to install a fan (depending on your product, it could be included or sold separately). See the Exploded View and Parts List in the Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual for the original part number.
- Page 20 Exhaust System Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney, forming a inflammable deposit called creosote. If creosote builds up in the system, it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove. A very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys.
- Page 21 5.3.3 Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney fire, follow these steps: Close the stove door and the air intake control; Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger; If you require assistance, alert the fire department;...
- Page 22 Factory-Built Metal Chimneys These sometimes referred ‘high temp’ chimneys because they have the specific characteristics to withstand temperatures that can be created by wood burning stoves. Factory-built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation. The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines.
- Page 23 6.3.2 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross-sectional area than a round 6"...
- Page 24 chimney and strong draft build quickly as the chimney flue warms up. Although they are common in North America, chimneys that exit a house wall and run up outside can cause problems. Figure 3: Good System Design Figure 4: Inferior System Design When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise.
- Page 25 6.6.1 Mobile Home If your stove is ‘mobile home approved’, It must have a supply of combustion air from outdoors. The air intake must not draw air from the attic, from the basement, from a garage or any enclosed space. Air must be drawn from a ventilated crawl space under the floor or directly from outside.
- Page 26 Installing the Chimney Connector T h e c h i m n e y c o n n e c t o r i s t h e s i n g l e o r d o u b l e w a l l p i p e i n s t a l l e d b e t w e e n t h e s t o v e f l u e c o l l a r a n d t h e c h i m n e y b r e e c h .
- Page 27 • The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney. The use of two 45 degree elbows is often preferable to a single 90 degree elbow because less turbulence is created in the exhaust flow and they result in less horizontal run. •...
- Page 28 This document is available for free download on the Stove Builder International inc. manufacturer’s website. It is a copyrighted document. 250, rue de Copenhague, Resale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec) Canada this document from time to time and cannot be responsible G3A 2H3 for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use 418-908-8002...