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P/N 900979-00, Rev. A, 08/2019
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Report # 14-193
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
EPA Certified
P900979-00
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900979-01.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la
pièce 900979-01.
This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the pos-
• 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.
sibility of a house fire. Please read this entire installation and operation manual
before installing and using your wood stove. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact
your local building or fire officials to obtain a permit and information
on any installation requirements and inspection requirements
in your area.
WARNING
Wood-Burning Stove
Model WXS2021WS-B
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- Page 1 For Future Reference P/N 900979-00, Rev. A, 08/2019 Wood-Burning Stove P900979-00 Model WXS2021WS-B A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900979-01. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900979-01.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Brick Installation ................13 Post Installation Checks ............... 14 Paint Curing ................. 15 When you purchased your new wood stove, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs Burn-In Period ................15 reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency and our environment. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING building department for requirements in your area. 13. Inspect your chimney at least once a month during the burning INFORMATION season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDER- by a professional chimney sweep. -
Page 4: Testing Information
Model Rate Range BTU/hr proper venting system for your installation. WXS2021WS-B 1.55 g/hr 10,491 - 30,387 76,000 76.0% American National Standards Institute ANSI/NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances - See Draft Section: A chimney or vent shall be so designed and constructed... -
Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning
NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING Chimney Height Requirements The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ (3m) In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air (see Figure 1). -
Page 6: Clearances To Combustibles
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR Minimum 6" diameter, minimum 24 MSG black steel connector pipe with WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE UL103HT listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- or masonry chimney. -
Page 7: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - REFER TO FIGURES 2, 3 AND 4 Corner Installation Parallel Installation Parallel Installation Combustible Wall Combustible Wall Stove 6” Ø Flue Floor Collar Floor Protection Protection Stove Stove Floor Protection Top View Canada Top View Side View See note 8 Figure 2 Figure 4... -
Page 8: Specifications
• Approved for residential and manufactured home installations. • Optional Kits Available: Blower The WXS2021WS-B woodstove is Outside Air Kit safety listed with the following agency: Square-foot heating capacities and burn times are approximations only. Actual performance may vary depending upon home design and insula- •... -
Page 9: Typical Installation Figures
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS YOUR CHIMNEY INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. Single Wall Pipe Using 6” Diameter Single Wall Connector Pipe INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS! Chimney Termination Storm Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Support Assembly Slip Adaptor Single wall stove pipe must not pass through... -
Page 10: Chimney Installation
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Double Wall Pipe • Install chimney as per manufacturer’s instructions. Some brands of Using 6” Diameter Type L-Vent Connector Pipe pipe may require removal of the spacer ring in the flue collar. Manufactured (Mobile) Home Installation Shown • All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS required by NFPA No. -
Page 11: Chimney - Wall Pass-Through Requirements
Chimney Connector Systems and Clearances System A from Combustible Walls for Residential Heat- Minimum chimney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 in. (51mm) ing Appliances (NFPA 211) - Refer to Figure 9 Minimum clearance 12 in. (305mm) System A. Minimum 3.5 in. (90 mm) thick brick masonry wall framed of brick into combustible wall with a minimum of 12 in. -
Page 12: Outside Combustion Air Kit Installation
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR KIT INSTALLATION Outside Air Kits Order: 1 ea. P/N UZIAD Outside Air Coupler Kit (connects outside air ducting, UZI, to stove) 1 ea. P/N UZI Outside Air Ducting Kit (includes 4” insulated flex x 10’ long) Outside Air Coupler 1 ea. -
Page 13: Brick Installation
CAUTION: It is critical that baffle boards are fully against the rear of the unit. These brick sizes may be slightly smaller to adjust for steel and firebrick tolerances beyond our control. Be sure to measure and mark bricks with their numbers when removing. WARNING: IF THE BRICKS ARE NOT INSTALLED EXACTLY AS SHOWN, THEY COULD FALL OUT OF PLACE DURING REFUEL- ING OR BURNING OF THE STOVE CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. -
Page 14: Post Installation Checks
FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLS: POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Be sure the stove is properly grounded Check that all chimney pipe joints are secured and installed according to the Be sure the stove is properly securely manufacturers instruction. fastened to the floor If used, make sure the outside air kit is Be sure the outside air vent is free of properly installed and unobstructed. -
Page 15: Paint Curing
PAINT CURING DOOR OPERATION Do not close the door tightly during the “Burn-In Period.” Also, open Do not operate the appliance with the door open or ajar other the door frequently (every 5-10 minutes) to keep the gasket from than possibly during start up to create a draft (Do not leave the adhering to the curing paint. -
Page 16: Starting And Maintaining A Fire
STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE THE FRONT DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN. CAUTION: Do Not alter the adjustment range of the draft control NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR REKINDLE for increased firing for any reason. A SOLID FUEL FIRE!! 2. -
Page 17: Fuel
What does “Well-Seasoned” mean? When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, full of sap and moisture. This moisture content can exceed 80%, which must be reduced to less than 20%. Wood properly seasoned is then capable of generating the heat the stove was designed to provide. -
Page 18: Getting The Most Out Of Your Stove
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STOVE ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood- To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall stove, load the firebox without blocking the small air opening found efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion in the center front of the firebox. -
Page 19: Optional Blower Kit
OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT WARNING The optional blower is controlled by a Dial-a-Temp (see Figure 24). It The blower must be plugged directly into a properly contains an On/Off line switch with variable speed control from low to grounded three-prong receptacle, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, single high. -
Page 20: Do's And Don'ts
SMOKE DETECTOR RECOMMENDED DO’S AND DON’TS Since there are always several potential sources of fire in any home, we DO NOT: Install or operate the appliance before reading this manual. recommend installing smoke detectors. If possible, install the smoke DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are detector in a hallway adjacent to the room (to reduce the possibility of completely extinguished. -
Page 21: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote Have your product inspected at least once a year by a qualified vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning service technician to ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffles, and fire. - Page 22 MAINTENANCE GLASS CLEANING GUIDELINES WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN APPLIANCE IS HOT! GLASS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Glass on any wood stove will not stay perfectly clean. Here are some (Refer to Figure 26) guidelines for cleaning and caring for the glass: •...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution POOR DRAFT: Extend chimney in length or have the chimney realigned to the proper size flue. Oversized chimneys normally have poor drafts. Remember, the appliances’ draft depends solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4). -
Page 24: Replacement Parts Lists
REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL WXS2021WS-B Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. Cat. No Description H8890 Right side heat shield H8891... -
Page 25: Accessories
ACCESSORIES - MODEL WXS2021WS-B OUTSIDE AIR KITS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cat. No. Model Description BLOWER H8873 BLWR-ES-S-150 Blower Kit, WXS2021WS-B OUTSIDE AIR KIT UZIAD UZIAD Outside Air Coupler Kit (connects outside air UZIAD ducting, UZI, to stove) AND - Outside Air Ducting Kit (includes 4” insulated flex x 10’... -
Page 26: Safety / Listing Label
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA. ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE, ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES PURSUANT TO (UM) 84-HUD. MODEL WXS2021WS-B COMMUNIQUEZ AVEC LES AUTORITÉS LOCALES EN BÂTIMENT OU LE SERVICE DE PRÉVENTION DES INCENDIES POUR CONNAÎTRE LES NORMES D'INSTALLATION ET D'INSPECTION DE VOTRE RÉGION. -
Page 27: Warranty
Innovative Hearth Products Superior™ Brand Wood-Burning Stove and Insert 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products (“IHP”) 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand wood stove or insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. -
Page 28: Product Reference Information
WARRANTY 3. The part number. 4. The description of the part. 5. The quantity required. Your wood appliance is covered by a limited warranty (provided with the 6. The installation date of the appliance. appliance). Please read the warranty to be familiar with its coverage. If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the Retain this manual.