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Stove Builder International Inc.
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250, rue de Copenhague,
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S244
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Safety tested according to ULC S627
ty tested according to ULC S627, UL 737
and UL 1482 Standards
and UL 1482 Standards
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an accredited laboratory
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual S244 (CB00001 m (CB00001 model) US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627 ty tested according to ULC S627, UL 737...
  • Page 2 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS CENTURY WOOD STOVE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....... 6 1 Safety Information ..............6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 2 General Information on S244 (CB00001) ......... 7 Appliance performance ..................7 General Features ....................8 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ..........
  • Page 4 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ....... 24 Stove Maintenance ....................24 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................24 5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket ................25 5.1.3 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ..........25 5.1.4...
  • Page 5 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331) ..............44 Appendix 2: Installing the Optional Fire Screen (AC01318) ..45 Appendix 3: Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc ............. 46 Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ......

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE •...

  • Page 7: General Information On S244 (Cb00001)

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual General Information on S244 (CB00001) 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 250 to 1,000 ft (23 to 93 m Firebox volume 1.3 ft (0.037 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 40,000 BTU/h (11.7 kW)

  • Page 8: General Features

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 General Features Maximum log length 17 in (432 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (152 mm) Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)
  • Page 9 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Century S244 wood 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.

  • Page 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Century S244 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.

  • Page 12: Fuel

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...

  • Page 13: Log Length

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 14: How To Dry Firewood

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass.

  • Page 15: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: •...

  • Page 16: Operating Your Stove

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Stove 4.1 The use of a fire screen. This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01318, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire.

  • Page 17: Conventional Fire Starting

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 18: Two Parallel Logs

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style.

  • Page 19: Ash Removal

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 Ash Removal Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management.

  • Page 20: Firing Each New Load Hot

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red.

  • Page 21: Building Different Fires For Different Needs

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the stove’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature.
  • Page 22 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather, you’ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly. This is the time to use your biggest pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it. Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly.
  • Page 23 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.5 North-South Fires Versus East-West Fires In fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs (north-south) or the sides of the logs (east-west).

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Stove Maintenance Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Door Gasket

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Painting The Stove

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.4 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Chimney

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After...

  • Page 28: Part B - Installation

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Safety Information 6.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings • THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).

  • Page 29: Regulations Covering Stove Installation

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 6.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Century S244 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. The Century S244 wood stove is not recommended for installation in a sleeping room.

  • Page 30: Clearances To Walls And Ceiling

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 7.2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U.S.A. and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe. Please be sure to choose the correct clearance for your location and type of flue pipe.
  • Page 31 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Clearances with ceiling (L) lowered to 68" (173 cm) APPLIANCE CLEARANCES APPLIANCE CLEARANCES (INSTALLATION WITH SINGLE (INSTALLATION WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) WALL PIPE CONNECTOR) CANADA CANADA 15½" (394 mm) 15" (381 mm) 12" (305 mm) 12"...
  • Page 32 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection...

  • Page 33: Floor Protector

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 7.3 Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area).

  • Page 34: Shield Construction Rules

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.1 Shield Construction Rules See figure Clearances for shield construction to match each letter to a clearance. - Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered.
  • Page 35 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Clearances for shield construction...

  • Page 36: Table Of Clearance Reduction Percentages

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides Top % Type of shield and rear % (ceiling) Can/US Can/US min. min. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness ,...

  • Page 37: The Venting System

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual 8 The Venting System The Venting System 8.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove...

  • Page 38: Masonry Chimneys

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual S244 Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.2 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a The stove may also be connected to a masonry masonry chimney, chimney, provided provided chimney complies with the construction...

  • Page 39: The Relationship Between The Chimney And The House

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must...

  • Page 40: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a...

  • Page 41: Air Supply In Conventional Houses

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 8.5.1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house.

  • Page 42: Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires.
  • Page 43 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. • Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows.

  • Page 44: Appendix 1: Installing The Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (Ac01331)

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331) The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331), sold separately.

  • Page 45: Appendix 2: Installing The Optional Fire Screen (Ac01318)

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installing the Optional Fire Screen (AC01318) Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen...

  • Page 46: Appendix 3: Installation And Use Of The Optional Blower And Thermodisc

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc An optional blower can be installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room. When used regularly, the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent.
  • Page 47 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual When using the optional blower, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on. The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start-up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early.

  • Page 48: Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
  • Page 49 Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual Qty/ Item # Description Unit AC01318 FIRE SCREEN 30569 ROUND WOODEN HANDLE BLACK AC07867 1/2" CHROME PLATED COIL HANDLE SE24208 CAST IRON DOOR WITH HANDLE AND GASKET AC06500 SILICONE AND 5/8" X 8' BLACK GASKET KIT 30055 HINGE PIN RETAINING RING 5/16"...

  • Page 50: Century Heating Limited Warranty

    Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your CENTURY dealer.

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