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ASHFORD 20
.1
SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE: AF20
.1
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Report # 142-S-13-2
Th e authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fi re department, etc.) should be
consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
Manufactured By
Valley Comfort Systems Inc., 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, BC, V2A 3H5, Canada
Phone: 250-493-7444  Fax: 250-493-5833  www.blazeking.com  info@blazeking.com
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com
OM-AF20.1 E V1.00
September 10, 2014

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  • Page 1 ASHFORD 20 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE: AF20 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. Report # 142-S-13-2 Th e authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fi re department, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AF20 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS _____________________________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________ 5 SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS ................6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Ashford AF20 ________________________________________________________ 7 CERTIFICATION LABEL ________________________________________________________ 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________________________________ 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 11 PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE ASHFORD .......................
  • Page 3 AF20 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS cont........................28 CARE OF SURFACES ..........................28 THERMOMETER ..........................28 THERMOSTAT __________________________________________________________ 29 TROUBLESHOOTING ________________________________________________________ 32 REPLACEMENT PARTS _________________________________________________________________ 36 WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 40 NOTES OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    AF20 Page 4 INTRODUCTION • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED. • Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    AF20 Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS Model Ashford 20.1 (catalytic) Height 30 3/8” (772 mm) Width 26 3/4” (680 mm) (without removable bypass handle) Depth 27 1/8” (689 mm) (without optional fan kit) 28 1/4” (718 mm) (with optional fan kit) Flue collar 6”...

  • Page 6: Appliance Dimensions

    AF20 Page 6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Ashford AF20 OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...

  • Page 7: Certification Label

    CERTIFIED IN BOTH UNITED STATES AND CANADA / CERTIFIÉ POUR LES ÉTATS-UNIS ET LE CANADA PREVENT HOUSE FIRES - Install and use only in accordance with Blaze King’s installation and operation instructions. Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IF THIS BLAZE KING STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR OPERATED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 9 AF20 Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. Never try to repair or replace any part of this appliance Do not place clothing or other unless instructions are given fl ammable items on or near in this manual. All other work this appliance. must be done by a trained technician.
  • Page 10 AF20 Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. Install at least one smoke This appliance is designed detector on each fl oor of your and approved for burning cord home to ensure your safety. It wood only. should be located away from DO NOT burn trash, garbage, the woodstove and close to artifi...

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    CAN CATCH FIRE. OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48”(1219 MM) FROM THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. Blaze King grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

  • Page 12: Minimum Clearances For Af20.1

    AF20 Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MINIMUM CLEARANCES for AF20.1 Residential Installations 12.75” 6.5” 26.125” 15.875”* 6” 18.125”* 72” Roof exit, parallel and corner. No fan kit required. 324 mm 166 mm 664 mm 404 mm 153 mm 461 mm 1829 mm 12.75”...

  • Page 13: Combustion Air

    Th ey cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fi re. Th e chimney connector between the stove and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible. Blaze King recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45° elbows instead of a single 90° elbow. A minimum 36” rise is recommended prior to any elbows being used.
  • Page 14 AF20 Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and “T”...
  • Page 15 1” clear of the wall. ***Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner, preferably insulated, inside a masonry chimney. Th is to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit.

  • Page 16: Mobile Home (And Residential Alcove Installations)

    AF20 Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MOBILE HOME (AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS) A fan kit is required for these installations (See next page for kit and part numbers). Mobile home installations also requires an outside air kit (Z1726B). Th ey are easiest to mount before the stove is installed. See instructions packed with each kit.

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    5/32” allen wrench. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Blaze King fan kit is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) plug to decrease shock hazard. THIS PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY-GROUNDED, THREE-HOLE RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.
  • Page 18 AF20 Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE-OUT (Z2910BK) To install the door assembly or to change it out, follow these steps: WARNING: CAST PARTS ARE HEAVY, PLEASE HOLD FIRMLY. INSTALLATION 1. Remove catalytic thermometer and cast top from stove.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    AF20 Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOUR FIRST FIRE! Th e following pages contain information on the major components and operation of your stove. Please take time to read about them as it will give you a better understanding of how your stove works. Th is understanding will help you to operate your stove properly thus will extend the life of your stove and allow you to get the highest effi ciencies from your stove.

  • Page 20: Selecting Wood

    AF20 Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. SELECTING WOOD • THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO BURN NATURAL WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL, COLOURED PAPER, CARDBOARD, SOLVENTS OR GARBAGE. • HIGHER EFFICIENCIES AND LOWER EMISSIONS GENERALLY RESULT WHEN BURNING AIR DRIED SEASONED HARDWOODS, AS COMPARED TO SOFT WOODS OR TOO GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT WOODS.

  • Page 21: Lighting The Fire

    A good bed of hot coals will maintain a more even temperature as well as getting the new load of wood started easily. Put as much fuel into the stove as it will hold. Don’t be afraid to fi ll it completely. With the Blaze King automatic thermostat, the wood will only burn at the rate set on the thermostat.

  • Page 22: Reloading Procedure (With The Catalyst Temperature In The Active Zone)

    AF20 Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature in the active zone) 1. Have your next intended load of wood ready before opening the loading door. 2. Turn the thermostat to the highest setting, wait a couple of minutes for the air fl ow to stabilize. 3.

  • Page 23: Optimal Thermostat Setting

    AF20 Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Any thermostat position between 1 (Low) and 3 (High) will produce the desired clean burning characteristics. However, since each application can vary, you may fi nd it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your application.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    AF20 Page 24 MAINTENANCE RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS DAMAGE CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY. CAUSES: 1.

  • Page 25: Chimney Maintenance

    AF20 Page 25 MAINTENANCE cont. CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE Th e most effi cient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush. Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily. Th e chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated, it must be removed without delay.

  • Page 26: Catalytic Combustor, Testing

    MAINTENANCE cont. CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, TESTING (Conduct test with fans off ) Test the combustor in your Blaze King as follows: Build a fi re using the same technique (paper, kindling, logs) you have used in the past. Leave the thermostat knob on a medium (2) setting.

  • Page 27: Door Gasket Inspection

    AF20 Page 27 MAINTENANCE cont. DOOR GASKET INSPECTION Inspect the door and bypass door gasket for physical deterioration, missing sections or obvious leakage. Th e stove front should make a groove in the gasket material - one side of the groove (toward the inside) will oft en be dark or black, and the other side (toward the outside) should be light or white.

  • Page 28: Chimney Drafts

    Holding the probe with a pair of pliers, loosen the bolt on the top of the dial. Turn the dial to align the pointer with the bottom of the “Inactive” zone, then retighten the bolt. NOTE: IF YOUR BLAZE KING IS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FANS, TURN OFF FANS AND WAIT 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO READING CATALYTIC THERMOMETER INDICATOR. AIR MOVEMENT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE STOVE MAY PROVIDE FALSE READING.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Your Blaze King is designed to allow a wide selection of heat output levels. If you begin to lose control of the amount of heat the stove is emitting, determine the cause early so that major problems may be avoided.
  • Page 30 fi rebox. INSPECTION” Excessive draft in the chimney. Measure draft with a Manometer. See “DRAFTS”. Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep. Install a cap. Thermostat not operating properly. Consult your Blaze King dealer. Wood is too small.
  • Page 31 Consult your blaze King Dealer. By-pass door leaking or not closing completely. Inspect and clean area around by-pass doors. Adjust or replace gasket if necessary. Consult your Blaze King Dealer. PROBLEM: Spots of creosote accumulation in chimney or chimney connector. CAUSE SOLUTION Air leaks in chimney or chimney connector.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    AF20 Page 32 REPLACEMENT PARTS OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...
  • Page 33 AF20 Page 33 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...
  • Page 34 AF20 Page 34 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Replacement Parts and Kit list for Ashford AF20 exploded Part # Description view Z0256 5 mm Thick Ceramic Glass 15” x 9.75” 0254AS-4ft Glass Gasket 1/8 x 3/4 301B W/PSA - 4 ft 0186-4ft Door Gasket 7/8”...
  • Page 35 AF20 Page 35 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Brick Layout ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. A Size Brick D Size Brick DC Size Brick EK Size Brick K Size Brick MT Size Brick QC Size Brick SI Size Brick OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    WARRANTY BLAZE KING WOOD LIMITED WARRANTY Blaze King and Valley Comfort’s respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fi red appliances purchased from an authorized Blaze King / Valley Comfort dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts.
  • Page 37 If you are not satisfi ed with the service provided by the Blaze King dealer, write to Blaze King at the address listed on the last page of the Owner’s Manual. Include a copy of the original purchase invoice and a description of the problem.
  • Page 38 Blaze King The use of such products may nullify the Limited Warranty on this stove. If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty, contact your authorized Blaze King dealer before installation.
  • Page 39 For parts of the Blaze King woodstove or fi replace insert warranted beyond the fi rst year, the fi ve year limited warranty will have the same obligations as described in this document, provided, however that the purchaser shall pay the following percentage of the then current retail cost of the repair or the replacement, according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King.*** During the 2nd year----purchaser pays...

  • Page 40: Notes

    AF20 Page 40 NOTES Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Installer (print): _______________________________________________________________ Installer (sign): _______________________________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed:________________________________________________________________ Serial No.: ___________________________________________________________________ OM-AF20.1 E V1.00 September 10, 2014...

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