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EPA Approved
High Efficiency
Air Tight Wood
Stove
For Residential Installation
Models:
SSW30FTAL, SSW30STAL,
SSW30FTPB, SSW30FTAPB,
SSW30STAPB
Homeowner's Installation & Operation Manual
SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not
properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instruc-
tions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contact local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.
These units are mobile home approved for U.S. and Canada
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US
SSW30FTAL
SSW30FTAPB
630001
SSW30 cover
6" (152 mm)
Flue Required
63D0001 2/12 Rev. 15
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- Page 1 EPA Approved SSW30FTAL High Efficiency Air Tight Wood Stove For Residential Installation Models: SSW30FTAL, SSW30STAL, SSW30FTAPB SSW30FTPB, SSW30FTAPB, SSW30STAPB Homeowner's Installation & Operation Manual 630001 SSW30 cover SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not properly installed, a house fire may result.
- Page 2 At Vermont Castings, we share that joy and appreciation of the hearth, and we show it in all our cast iron stoves and fireplaces.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Model number (from the back of your stove) • Dealer name and phone If you still need assistance, contact Vermont Castings technical support (below). WONdERING ABOuT THE WARRANTY? See the last page of this manual for general warranty information. For additional information, contact your Vermont Castings dealer or Vermont Castings Parts and warranty. -
Page 4: Safety Information
ULC S629 (Canada) and UL 103HT (U.S.) sized correctly. Vermont Castings warranty will be voided by and Vermont Castings disclaims any responsibility for the following ac- 3. A 6" (152 mm) diameter flue is required for proper tions: performance. -
Page 5: Installation Information
INSTALLATION INFORMATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove WHY THE CORRECT FLuE SIZE IS IMPOR- After reading these instructions, if you TANT — 6" (152 mm) have any doubt about your ability to Draft is the force, which moves air from the appliance up complete your installation in a professional through the chimney. -
Page 6: Stove Specifications & Dimensions
Maximum burn times are Figure 1 - Stove Dimensions Ref. SSW30FTAL SSW30STAL SSW30FTPB SSW30FTAPB SSW30STAPB 30Z\v" (768 mm) 33C\v"... - Page 7 MOdELS SSW30FTAL, SSW30STAL The metal label permanently attached to the back of every Vermont Castings stove indicates the stove has been tested CAuTION: Stove is extremely heavy. You will need to current standards. The test standards are ANSI/UL-1482 help installing the legs and moving your stove to its final for the United States and ULCS627 for Canada.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove you will be able to move the stove to the edge of the " pallet and install the legs one at a time. (9/16 wrench or socket.) Figure 2 Figure 5 3. Slide the stove so that a rear corner of the stove is extended past the edge of the pallet just enough to install rear leg.
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Page 9: Stove Set-Up
INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove Pivot the stove or twist the pallet so the rear corner two 90 degree bends may decrease the amount of draw of the remaining support bracket is extended over the and possible cause smoke spillage. pallet just far enough to install the rear leg. - Page 10 INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove CHIMNEY exhaust restricted to its original volume, the air around the liner will require time and heat energy to warm up. Refer to chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s Check your local codes. You may be required to install a instructions.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result dOuBLE-WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote The listing for the Challenger for the U.S. and Canada is a flammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot includes use of double-wall chimney connectors that have fire within the flue system which can damage the chimney been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning ap-...
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Page 12: Above A Fireplace
INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove at the ceiling of the room where the stove is installed, or Chimney from an exterior wall. Flue Special adapters are available from your local dealer to Elbow Flue make the connection between the prefabricated chimney Liner and the chimney connector. - Page 13 SSW30 Series Wood Stove INSTALLATION Chimney Connector Shields * Check These Clearances Flexible Connector Mantel Shield Mantel Fireplace Adaptor Kit Seal the Damper ST1096 ST1095 Figure 12 - Figure 13 - Chimney Connection Above a Fireplace Chimney Connector Through a Fireplace •...
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Page 14: Floor Protection
INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove Wall Stud 18" (457 mm) Empty Space all Around the Chimney Connector Chimney Connector Figure 15 - Hollow Wall Pass-through T 12” of Noncombustible Material Sheet Metal Cover ST1097 (this side only) Floor Protection ST1050 Figure 14 - A Brick Pass thru - Approved In the United States... - Page 15 INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove Definitions )(hr)(°F) (Btu)(in) = K x 12 )(hr)(°F) )(hr)(°F) (Btu)(ft) (Btu)(in) )(hr)(°F) FLOOR PROTECTION FOR FIREPLACE IN- STALLATIONS Do not assume your fireplace hearth is completely non- combustible. Many fireplace hearths do not satisfy the “completely non- combustible”...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION SSW30 Series Wood Stove kEEP THE STOVE ANd CONNECTOR A SAFE dISTANCE FROM SuRROuNdING MATERIALS Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating, and danger- ous overheating of nearby combustible materials can occur if they are too close to the heat. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the hot stove and its connector and nearby combustibles.
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Page 17: Clearances
SSW30 Series Wood Stove CLEARANCES Figure 18 - Clearances to Combustibles CLEARANCES TO COMBuSTIBLES (uL-1482 ANd uLC-S627) Minimum clearances to combustible materials in inches. NOTE: All “A,” “C,” and “F” dimensions are to the stove pipe. ST1048 clearances Installation: Full Vertical Single Wall Pipe Flat Top Model 14Z\x"... -
Page 18: Operation
You can judge the moisture content of wood by its air directly to the stove. Vermont Castings dealers carry appearance and weight or use a commercially available adapters to attach to the stove to connect an air duct for moisture meter for exact measurement. - Page 19 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE SSW30 Series Wood Stove (260° to 370° C) for at least 45 minutes. The important fact is the paint should be cured slowly. Avoid hot fires during the curing process. The best way to achieve the first burn is with kindling fires. Prolong the fires as needed by adding more kindling.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Figure 23 - Remove Baffle Replace glass only with high temperature ceramic available from your local Vermont Castings dealer The following use and safety tips should be observed: ST1056 1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you... - Page 21 MAINTENANCE SSW30 Series Wood Stove to sustain its resilience. Inspect glass and door seal WARNING: periodically to ensure proper seal: if gaskets become Things to remember in case of chimney fire: frayed or worn, replace immediately. Contact your Vermont 1. CLOSE dRAFT CONTROL Castings dealer for approved replacement parts.
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Page 22: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS SSW30 Series Wood Stove SSW30 upper Body Parts SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 Ref. description qty. FTAL FTAPB STAL STAPB FTPB 1. Firebrick Refer to Page 25 630001 2. Secondary Air Round Tubing Rear 63D0028 63D0028 63D0028 63D0028 63D0028 SSW30 upper body parts... - Page 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS SSW30 Series Wood Stove SSW30 Lower Body Parts SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 Ref. description qty. FTAL FTAPB STAL STAPB FTPB 630001 26. Ceramic Glass Door - IR Coated 63D0111 63D0111 63D0111 63D0111 63D0111 SSW30 lower body parts 27. 1/4" Rope Gasket 4.5' 1203591 1203591...
- Page 24 REPLACEMENT PARTS SSW30 Series Wood Stove SSW30 Hardware 15,43 35,40,46 42,55 33,38 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 SSW30 630001 Ref. description qty. FTAL FTAPB STAL STAPB FTPB upper body hardware 56a. CS Hex hd 1/4-20 x 1 blk 1201376 1201376 56b. Washer Fl 1/4 blk 1202473 120473 57.
- Page 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS SSW30 Series Wood Stove Ref. description qty. SSW30FTPB 1. Brick 9 x 2C\v x 1Z\v 30005318 2. Firebrick Split 1601103 9 x 4Z\x x 1Z\v 3. Brick 9 x 2Z\v x 1Z\v 30005317 4. Brick 4Z\x x 2C\v x 1Z\v 30005319 630001 SSW30 brick layout...
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Page 26: Faqs
FAqS SSW30 Series Wood Stove FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 3. What does dry seasoned wood mean, and what is considered hardwood? 1. What is the correct way to start a fire? Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in a a. - Page 27 FAqS SSW30 Series Wood Stove known as negative pressure. Under extreme conditions of negative pressure the combustion by-products can be drawn from the chimney into the house. This condition is commonly referred to as down drafting. There are several factors that impact the amount of air available in the home.
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Page 28: Warranty
Vermont Castings WOOd STOVE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY POLICY LIMITEd LIFETIME WARRANTY The following components are warranted for life to the original owner, subject of proof of purchase: Firebox weldment and baffle supports. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY The following components are warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical or handling damage for 5 years to the original owner, subject to proof of purchase: Stainless steel secondary air tubes and sec- ondary ceramic baffle material.