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- Page 1 Natural Draft Diesel Stove Operating and Installation Instruction Manual *KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE* Sig200 & Sig250 Stove Models ** Please read from beginning to end before installing and operating. Stove Serial #: __________________...
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Page 2: About A Natural Draft Diesel Stove
3. Fuel- Input in proportion to the supply of draft and oxygen. Sig Marine diesel stoves can also be calibrated to run kerosene (K) and stove oil (S). See “Fuel Variations” on Pg. 27. This code will be indicated on the side of the valve. -
Page 3: Important Notes
2 turn coils for all models to heat approx. 15-20 gallons of water. 2. Important Notes Here are some important notes to remember when installing a Sig Marine diesel stove: • Mounting & location, 12v power hook-up, minimum 4ft and a maximum 10ft of chimney, the location of hole for the chimney &... -
Page 4: How Does The Chimney Affect The Stove
A CO alarm should be installed in the boat. We also recommend the Sig Marine high heat shut-off #15103. 4. How Does the Chimney affect the Stove? The stove does not create the draft for a natural draft appliance to operate;... - Page 5 become depressurized. With lower pressure in the boat than outside, there will be a tendency for air to be drawn back into the boat from all available openings including down the chimney. 2. Air movement in the boat. Second, air movement in the boat must not interfere with the chimney.
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Page 6: Installing Your Stove
5. Installing your Stove Location Plan your stoves location prior to installing to ensure the location chosen will fit the specifications and safety clearances. Combustible material closer to the stove then the specified safety clearances must be lined with insulation or millboard and a metal liner with a .5”... - Page 7 Mounting There are holes provided in the side panels at the front of the stove to allow appropriate fasteners to secure it to the cutout. There is also a tie down bar supplied to fasten to the bottom back of the cutout, once fastened, side the stove into the cutout so the side panels are hooked underneath the bar.
- Page 8 Chimney Pipe Diameters The Sig200 and 250 are available both with a 4” and a 5” chimney diameter. Barometric Damper We have 2 options for installing the barometric damper into your chimney.
- Page 9 24” from the top of the stove. If using a flue guard, turn the barometric tee to the back as it does not have to be seen to work To adjust the flap on the barometric, back off the jam nut and turn the counterweight so the flap is standing closed.
- Page 10 Exhaust Cap The Sig Marine DP or H style exhaust caps are most recommended. The exhaust cap will fit over the crimp on the deck fitting or flue pipe. The location of the exhaust cap above deck must be clear of any immediate obstruction that may cause unusual air movement or turbulence.
- Page 11 Stove Installation Diagram Securing your Stove When installing your Sig Marine stove it is recommended that you bolt it down using the 4 holes provided (2 on the bottom of each leg). The rear bolt holes can be hard to reach so instead you can use the tie down bar (provided) instead.
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Page 12: Fuel System Installation
6. Fuel System Installation For efficient and safe operation of the stove, follow all recommendations for properly installing the fuel system. DANGER: Never use gasoline in the stove. Use only #2 diesel, #1 stove oil or kerosene. The valves are factory calibrated to #2 diesel; if #1stove oil or kerosene is preferred, the valves can be re-calibrated to suit those viscosities. - Page 13 overflow line and closed when refilling tanks. CAUTION: After refilling, you will need to burn off the fuel in the line before re-opening the shut-off valve. Do not use a check valve. Remember to re-open the shut-off valve on the overflow line. Fuel Filter &...
- Page 14 7. Walbro Fuel Pump Installation When installing a Walbro fuel pump you must ensure it is mounted approximately at the level of the valve on the stove. These pumps can “pull” fuel but have trouble “pushing” fuel so it must be gravity fed from the pump to the stove.
- Page 15 Marine to order a stronger spring & regulator. info@sigmarine.com Once you have received a stronger spring and regulator from Sig Marine, you can upgrade your pump to a stronger pressure. Unscrew the 3 torx screws (t-20) and with twisting the lid back and forth, pull it straight back off.
- Page 16 opposite end of the spring. Replace the lid with the gasket on by lowering your finger on to the red O ring sleeve without the plunger falling out (the plunger is about 2” long so you have room to lower your finger out of the way).
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Page 17: Draft Assist Fan Installation
8. Draft Assist Fan Installation The 12v draft assist is not needed for operation but highly recommended as it will help to vaporize the fuel and give more control in burning the stove as clean as possible. The fan is a 12v DC fan that the draw is .17amp. The fan is 12v and if 24v or 32v is needed, resistors are available. - Page 18 9. Optional Hot Water Coil Installation A hot water coil can be added to also enjoy water heating from your Sig Marine diesel stove. You can either order your heater with one already installed in the stove or you can install the coil later yourself. Hot water coils are made of 5/8”...
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Page 19: Operation
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Page 20: Approximate Valve & Fan Settings
The first time the oil-metering valve is turned on it will take 5-10 minutes for the fuel lines to fill and oil to appear in the bottom of the burner. Lighting Procedure 1. Turn on the fuel pump or open the gravity feed valve to allow fuel to flow into the oil metering valve on the stove. -
Page 21: Operation Tips
Heater Temperature Valve Setting Fan Knob Position Cold Start # 4 to # 6 Warm Low # 2 to # 4 Warm Low (cold or windy) # 4 to # 6 4 to 5 o’clock Medium # 6 to # 8 5 to 6 o’clock Medium (cold or windy) # 8 to # 10... - Page 22 When operating on the lower temperature settings the burner needs less air. To reduce the air, adjust the barometric damper open wider, turn off the fan, and add more fuel even if you do not want the heat. It is better to make too much heat and dissipate it than to run the burner too lean with flames inside the burner pot as this will result in hard carbon build up and soot.
- Page 23 The top of your stove is your hotplate cooking surface. On the cookstoves, the left side, above the burner, is hotter than the right side. From a cold start it will take approximately 30 minutes before the top has reached cooking temperatures The oven (Sig 200, 250) can only be used when the stove is thoroughly pre-heated.
- Page 24 Please visit our sister website and view Dickinson Marine’s Operation Video www.dickinsonmarine.com/video.html...
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Page 25: Flooding The Burner
13. Flooding the Burner A vaporizing oil burner of this type can be flooded if care is not taken to prevent excess oil entering the burner when lighting. By following the lighting instructions flooding will be avoided. A flooded burner that is still burning should be turned off and the heater monitored until the oil has burned off. -
Page 26: The Oil Metering Valve & Fuel Flow
14. The Oil Metering Valve & Fuel Flow Safety Fuse A high temperature fuse is incorporated into the oil metering valve. The adjusting screw on the top of the knob of the oil metering valve is fitted with a fusible sleeve. This fuse will melt if the valve knob reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F. - Page 27 Fuel Flow Measurements If your heater is burning rich (making soot or smoking) or burning lean (flames not burning above the top burner ring), adjust the valve fuel flow as follows regardless of what type of fuel: Unscrew the compression nut from the bottom of the valve with 2 wrenches and bend away the copper fuel line.
- Page 28 Oil Metering Valve Operating Ranges Oil Metering Valve Repair Kit The oil metering valves have 2 generations as the size of the inside components have changed over the years. Before 2006: No components available (must replace valve) 2006- Present: Repair Kit part# 905005 Includes: float, float pin, high temp screw, fuel screen, O ring, needle, seat, &...
- Page 29 Oil Metering Valve Repair The repair kit has been packed with all the parts to rebuild your oil metering valve. The parts may differ in detail from what you have in your valve. This is due to changes and to the unavailability to the parts over the decades. 1.
- Page 30 8. Insert the float hinge pin and test the movement of the float up and down and that it moves the needle up and down in the fitting. (When held upside- down, the bottom of the float should be parallel to the casting of the valve, in both directions).
- Page 31 Oil Metering Valve Diagram...
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Page 32: Burner Assembly
15. Burner Assembly These model stoves has been equipped with a 5.5” “Airflow” burner. 5.5” Burner There are two components in the 5.5” burner that must be correctly placed for the heater to operate properly. The burner ring must be placed at the top of the pot so the outside edge of the ring fits into the groove in the top of the pot. -
Page 33: Maintenance
16. Maintenance Fuel Maintenance Checklist (CHECK ONCE A YEAR) 1) Disconnect the fuel inlet line from the valve and place into a bucket. Turn on your pump or open your gravity feed valve to ensure there is a constant flow of fuel. This will indicate your fuel filter and fuel pump are operating correctly. - Page 34 The process is the same as for a cast iron frying pan. Some Sig Marine stoves have been treated with stove black. While the stove black remains on the stove, these castings should not need curing.
- Page 35 restart it and run it at operational temperature for at least an hour. A re- seasoning may only require half of that time. Removing mild rust should be done with a fine wire wheel on an electric drill while crusted rust can be dissolved by soaking the area in a 50 percent solution of white vinegar and water for a few hours.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
17. Trouble Shooting *Flames are burning incorrectly inside the burner pot- The flames are burning too lean, this is to say too much air and/or not enough fuel. Reduce the air intake first by adjusting the barometric damper flap open to 3/8”. This will keep the draft in the chimney strong but reduce the amount of air being drawn into the burner. -
Page 37: Warranty Policy
Warranty Sig Marine warranties all of its products for a period of one year dated from the purchase of the product by the end user with proof of purchase or a registered warranty. The warranty card should be copied for your records and returned to Sig Marine to activate your warranty within 90 days of your purchase. - Page 38 Sig Marine offers to replace said parts free of charge, provided, however, that such parts have not been improperly repaired, altered or tampered with or subjected to misuse, abuse or exposed to corrosive conditions.
- Page 39 Give name, address, and model name, location of unit, description of problem and where you can be reached during business hours. RESERVED RIGHT TO CHANGE: Sig Marine reserves the right to make changes or improvements to products it produces in the future without imposing on itself any obligations to install the same improvements in the products it has previously manufactured.
- Page 40 NOT FILL OUT AND MAIL THE CARD AS DIRECTED, YOU WILL NOT HAVE A WARRANTY. 19. Register your Warranty….. Please register your warranty with Sig Marine. Fill out and send back the warranty registration below. Make sure to include the serial # for our records.
- Page 41 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission in writing from Sig Marine. Sig Marine also reserves the right to modify or change without notice, any materials, applications, equipment, accessories, and/or prices. All measurements and weights are approximate.
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