Woodstock Soapstone 211 Navajo Hybrid Installation Manual

INST LL TION
Woodstock Soapstone Co. has been designing, build-
ing, and innovating since 1978. A properly installed and
operated Woodstock Soapstone Stove will warm your
home and delight your eye for a lifetime.
Read this entire manual carefully. It explains how to
install your Woodstock Soapstone Navajo Steel Hybrid
Wood Stove safely and how to operate it correctly and
efficiently. The clearances and procedures
recommended in this guide are in compliance with the
recommendations of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), the Underwriters Laboratories
(UL), and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). You may feel some of them are very stringent,
but they should be followed. They were designed to
protect you, your home, and the environment.
Improper installations are a major cause of serious
fires. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or death.
Before installing a wood stove, check your local
building codes and any requirements established by
your insurance company.
You may need a local building permit to install your
stove. Any changes in your home must comply with
building codes. If the codes have not been fully
updated, you may want to check with the Building
Inspection Department or your local Fire Department.
LOCATION
A stove which is centrally located will heat the greatest area of your home. Heat
should be able to circulate easily into nearby rooms. Placing your stove near an open
stairway or register in the floor will help transfer heat to other rooms.
Other installation considerations are:
•Clearance to Combustibles
•Adequate Space for Wood Loading and Ash Removal
•Room Traffic Patterns
Most people install their stove in a room they use frequently where they can enjoy
the beauty and comfort of the stove. This also helps in the monitoring and reloading
the stove as needed. A well-planned placement will enhance your enjoyment of your
stove and may save installation costs.
THE MODEL 212 NAVAJO STEEL HYBRID WOODSTOVE IS NOT APPROVED FOR AN
ALCOVE INSTALLATION. AN ALCOVE IS DESCRIBED AS AN AREA LESS THAN 512
CUBIC FEET, WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO AN 8'X8'X8' SPACE.
A qualified stove installer should be aware of any
changes and updates to local and state codes and may
be best suited to handle your installation work.
Many chimney sweeps are qualified installers. If you
are unfamiliar with sweeps or need to locate a certified
sweep in your area, you can check listings at
www.csia.org (Chimney Safety Institute of America).
Builders and contractors are another option. In some
cases, homeowners install their own stoves. Before
installing your stove, please review carefully the stove
installation, clearance, and safety information in this
manual. Woodstock Soapstone has NFI (National
Fireplace Institute) certified woodburning specialists on
staff and available to answer any questions you may
have about your installation. If you have questions,
please call us toll free at 1-800-866-4344.
You should notify your insurance company that you are
using a woodstove. Before you light your first fire, have a
local building inspector and your insurance representative
inspect and approve your installation in writing.
When this room heater is not properly installed, a
house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, fol-
low the installation instructions. Contact local
building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your
area.
ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS
1
The best location for a chimney and
woodstove is in the center of the
house. The chimney will be
warmer, draft will be better, and
radiant heat will be distributed
more evenly.