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High Valley 2500 Owner's Manual

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MODEL
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Safety, Installa on, Opera on, & Maintenance Guidelines
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the individual (s) responsible for opera ng this wood heater.
OPERATOR:
The Owner's Manual contains important safety, opera ng, and maintenance informa on.
Please read and understand the en re Owner's Manual before installing or opera ng this wood heater.
If you have ques ons please contact your High Valley Dealer for assistance.
If this wood heater is not properly installed, a house fi re may result.
For your safety, please carefully read and follow the installa on direc ons. Contact the local Building Inspector,
Fire Offi cial, or other Authority Having Jurisdic on (AHJ) about code requirements, restric ons, and installa on
inspec on in your area. The AHJ can advise you if you are required to obtain a permit before installa on.
Failure to follow these instruc ons can result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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DO NOT DISPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
SAVE THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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185 Highway 201 │ Abbeville, SC 29620
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  • Page 1 The Owner’s Manual contains important safety, opera ng, and maintenance informa on. Please read and understand the en re Owner’s Manual before installing or opera ng this wood heater. If you have ques ons please contact your High Valley Dealer for assistance. SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Safety No ce: If this wood heater is not properly installed, a house fi...
  • Page 2 CO (carbon monoxide) tes ng were not required nor recorded at that me. EPA validated CO and effi ciency values will be published in future revisions of this manual, and on the High Valley website, as they become available. This cataly c equipped wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. This wood heater contains a cataly c combustor, which needs periodic inspec on and replacement for proper opera on.
  • Page 3 This manual describes the installa on, opera on, and maintenance of High Valley Stoves Model 2500 cataly c equipped wood heater. This heater is cer fi ed to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protec on Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold a er May 15, 2015.
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing a wood heater from High Valley Stoves. Safe and effi cient opera on of your wood heater depends greatly on proper installa on as outlined in this owner’s manual. If this wood heater is not properly installed, a house fi re may result.
  • Page 5 If you are planning to use an exis ng chimney and/ or hearth, many of the decisions have been made for you. Consult with your High Valley dealer before commi ng to a fi nal loca on and take full advantage of their experience.
  • Page 6 fl ue gases are diluted by the extra air in the larger fl ue and cool faster. Dra is decreased therefore and, if cooled too much, creosote may be deposited in the fl ue. The Model 2500 has an eight inch (8") fl ue collar and 8" factory-built HT chimney is the preferred op on and is readily available.
  • Page 7 Your High Valley Model 2500 must be connected to either a factory-built Type HT chimney or to a masonry chimney with a fl ue liner of a construc on that meets all current code requirements. If the wood heater is to be connected to an exis ng chimney, have the chimney inspected prior to installing the wood heater by an NFI cer fi...
  • Page 8 • Special care must be exercised to ensure that all chimney clearances to combus bles meet current standards. • Exis ng chimneys should be inspected to ensure that clearances to combus bles are in compliance. • Factory-built chimney clearances are defi ned in the manufacturer's installa on instruc ons. •...
  • Page 9 2500 F 2500 2500 Model 2500 Over All Width: 32½” Front │ 26¾" Rear Flue Size: 8” Model 2500 Over All Depth: 27½” Firebox Volume: 3.5 cu. . Model 2500 Height-Legs or Pedestal: 34” Firebox Dimensions: 30½" wide x 20" deep Weight: 565 lbs.
  • Page 10 It is strongly recommended that Cast Iron or Steel Legs be installed by your High Valley dealer. The body of the Model 2500 must be li ed at least 12 inches (12") and supported in this posi on while the legs are a ached.
  • Page 11 • With the fl oor protec on in place, carefully move the Model 2500 into posi on. • Use extreme cau on when li ing the Model 2500; it is very heavy. The use of li ing straps (furniture moving straps) by at least two, or more, strong individuals is recommended.
  • Page 12 fl ue collar using three (3) #10 sheet-metal screws. The Model 2500 has not been safety tested, and is not approved, for installa on in Mobile Homes. The design of the Model 2500 does not allow for direct connec on of outside air, a HUD requirement for mobile home installa on.
  • Page 13 2500 M FLOOR PROTECTION: UL 1618 Type 2 R = 0.45 "3/8" Asbestos Millboard or Equivalent" with k = 0.84 NOTE: Clearances to combus ble materials may be reduced using shielding methods as described in the current edi on of NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances.
  • Page 14 2500 F The Model 2500 has not been safety tested, and is not approved, for installa on into Factory-Built Fireplaces. FIREPLACE INSERT SURROUND INSTALLATION A er the fi replace insert has been installed into the fi replace, and the liner or direct-connect has been affi xed to the insert fl...
  • Page 15 fi ring can cause damage to the wood heater and may cause a fi re. • Hot steam could increase the risk of burns or scalding. 2500 F : For the Cataly c Monitor. : Pull out to open the bypass for loading;...
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Before ligh ng your cataly c equipped See Page 24. wood heater please read and/or re-read the safety informa- During the fi rst stage of combus on on on Pages 2, 4 & 15, and elsewhere throughout this man- keep the Bypass Damper and both Air Controls open to ual.
  • Page 17 A Convec on The amount and density of smoke com- Blower is standard equipment with the Model 2500. The ing from the chimney is a visual indicator of how cleanly the Convec on Blower increases the delivery of heated air into wood heater is burning.
  • Page 18 Chronic dra or smoke leakage problems should be discussed with your High Valley dealer or a professional chimney sweep and resolved. (Refer to Chimney Performance on Page 6.) Use well seasoned hardwood and keep it dry and protected from rain and snow with an appropriate cover.
  • Page 19 Two mounting or "sampling" holes are provided on the front of the Model 2500, located on either side of the Cataly c Bypass Handle. The choice of which sam- pling hole to use is personal preference.
  • Page 20 Cataly c combustors should be inspected and cleaned at least annually, when- ever the chimney is cleaned, and/or whenever decreased performance is suspected. Whether you perform rou ne mainte- nance yourself or rely on a cer fi ed professional, regular maintenance ensures maximum effi ciency from your wood heater. Two cataly c combustor elements are fi...
  • Page 21 Applied Ceramics of Doraville, GA. The Firecat Combustors are covered by a "Limited Life me Warranty" by the manufacturer. • A copy of the warranty and a registra on card are included in the materials packaged with your Model 2500.
  • Page 22 The Model 2500 Loading Door has a transparent 5mm ceramic window, sealed with a fi berglass gasket, which permits a view of the fi re. The ceramic material has excellent heat resistance and strength characteris cs, but it can be damaged and/or broken.
  • Page 23 Power Cord, request that your dealer perform this step for you. In the event of a power outage you may wish to use your Model 2500 as a primary heat source. If the power outage is an cipated to last more than a very short me, it is recommended that the Convec on Blower be removed to allow natural convec on to fl...
  • Page 24 fl ammable liquid (s) to start or "freshen" the fi re. Put the three elements of the The Model 2500 is designed and approved for use Combus on Triangle together in your wood heater and you with solid natural wood. Use of any other fuel may create will have started a fi...
  • Page 25 B ̴ H Natural cord C ̴ F UL Standard wood does not come with a specifi ca on sheet like the 1618; the Standard for Wall Protectors, Floor Protectors, and building materials described in Appendix C. Manufactured Hearth Extensions, was adopted as a standard in 2011. UL- products can be made to strict, repeatable tolerances.
  • Page 26 Except to the extent provided by law, High Valley Stoves by Stoll makes no express warran es on its High Valley Stoves other than the warranty specifi ed herein. The dura on of any implied war- ranty is limited to dura on of the expressed warranty specifi...
  • Page 27 Date of Inspec on: This facsimile of the Safety Label, which is a ached to the back of your Model 2500, is provided for the convenience of the owner, the Authority Having Jurisdic on, or any other inspector, who wishes to verify the contents of the label. In some installa ons the label is...
  • Page 28 NOTES: 185 Highway 201 │ Abbeville, SC 29620 www.highvalleystoves.com HL2550 ̴ Rev. 05/2015...

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