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STEERS E.P.A. WOOD STOVE MANUAL

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED

WOOD STOVE

Verified and tested following

ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards

by:

Distributed by

STEERS

Manufactured by :

STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.

1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9

Tel : (418) 527-3060

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Page 1: Wood Stove
STEERS E.P.A. WOOD STOVE MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards Distributed by STEERS Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9...
Page 2 INTRODUCTION Steers congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MAINTAINING THE FIRE ..................32 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION................... 32 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ................33 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ............33 GLASS..........................33 GASKETING........................34 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER ............34 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ................. 35 STEERS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY..............36...
Page 4: Section 1.0 - Installation
SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Steers wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Steers wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.
Page 5: Clearances
CLEARANCES Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be placed so as to maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used.
Page 6: Reduced Clearances Using Shielding
FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials 1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Those heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and must be made of a heat-resistant or heat-tolerant material.
Page 7: Floor Protector
FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox, as shown in Figure 1.4 below.
Page 8: Section 2.0 Chimney (Flue System)
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. •...
Page 9 according to the manufacturer's specifications. The manufacturers’ installation instructions and specified clearances should always be followed in accordance with local and national installation codes. In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22.1 installation codes are to be followed. In the USA the ANSI NFPA 70 and ANSI NFPA 211 installation codes are to be followed.
Page 10: Step By Step Installation Of Your Factory-Built Chimney
insure that it is not obstructed, thus blocking the draft. It should be cleaned when necessary. FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained in this manual are based on the recommendations of chimney manufacturers whose products are sold at many North American retailers of wood stoves and related heating accessories.
Page 11 Stove pipe • An adequate number of stove pipe sections. • A 90 elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall...
Page 12 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determine where the chimney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the studs.
Page 13 4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chimney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney must extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches to the stove pipe. 5- You can now install the wall support. Simply slide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support engages with the female coupler on the bottom of the tee.
Page 14 6- You can start to add chimney sections. We recommend that you also use locking bands to secure all connections. You will need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands. Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall. Install the first one 3 feet above the wall support.
Page 15 9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level.
Page 16 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling...
Page 17 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also need to take into account the minimum clearances to combustible materials.
Page 18 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place. 6.
Page 19 7. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is time to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less that 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet.
Page 20 9. You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR».
Page 21: Typical Installation Through An Existing Masonry Chimney
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guidelines below. You may want to use a factory-built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code in your region.
Page 22 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble...
Page 23 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble...
Page 24: Chimney Connector
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
Page 25 FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope...
Page 26: Draft
DRAFT Your E.P.A Steers stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the stove.
Page 27: The Advantage Of Installing A Blower (Fan)
THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Steers stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the radiation and convection power of your stove.
Page 28: Operation
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE CSA B365 ( ANSI NFPA TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CANADA 211 (USA). • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE •...
Page 29 Misuse is not covered by warranty. • Even though your E.P.A Steers stove has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minimise the likelihood of smoke spillage or a back draft of flame or smoke into the room.
Page 30: Fuel
Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles (heat sensitive materials). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT. Your E.P.A Steers stove is designed to burn . Do not burn coal, charcoal, or trash in the WOOD ONLY unit.
Page 31: The Use Of Manufactured Logs
Decorative fireplaces generally have larger, cooler, and less air-tight fireboxes. Your E.P.A Steers stove, on the other hand, has a smaller, completely sealed firebox which attains much higher temperatures. It is therefore not designed to support excessive heat caused by the addition of chemicals in manufactured logs.
Page 32: Simple Wood Moisture Test
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burning. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is damp.
Page 33: Maintaining The Fire
Your E.P.A Steers stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox, and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added. Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed, and hot firebox temperatures.
Page 34: Maintenance
Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. • If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with a glass supplied by your E.P.A Steers dealer. • To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass retainers inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a new one.
Page 35: Gasketing
GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket.
Page 36: Chimney (Flue) Cleaning
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep, or go to your local E.P.A Steers dealer, purchase a chimney brush, and have the chimney cleaned.
Page 37: Steers Limited Lifetime Warranty
(dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your Steers dealer. This warranty applies to normal residential use only. Damages caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, lack of maintenance, over firing, negligence or accident during transportation are not covered by this warranty.