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Installation and Operating Instructions For
SENECA
SMALL & MEDIUM SIZE WOOD STOVES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM
HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY NOTICES
When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow
the installation instructions. You must contact local building, fire officials, or authority having
jurisdiction about restrictions, permit and installation inspection requirements in your area.
DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
UNITS ARE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions For SENECA SMALL & MEDIUM SIZE WOOD STOVES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. SAFETY NOTICES When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
- Page 2 ABLE O OF CON NTENT SPEC CIFICATIO ONS..............................2 OOR PROTE ECTION.............................3 - 5 INST TALLATIO N CLEARA ANCES........................6 CHIM MNEY CON NNECTION...
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Page 3: Floor Protection
FLOOR PROTECTION The main precaution when installing a wood stove is to leave sufficient space between the stove (top, sides, back, front, and under stove pipes) and any other material that can catch fire. If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved 1/2” non- combustible hearth pad with k = 0.84 BTU/in ft F. - Page 4 PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION: 1. Convert specification to R-value: i. R-value given - no conversion needed. × ii. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: × iii. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: iv.
- Page 5 K value R Value | inches-K value .84 | inches-R value of 1 Material per inch Micore 300 0.43 2.33 0.43 Wonderboard (cement board) 1.92 0.52 1.92 Common Brick 0.20 Cement Mortar 0.20 Ceramic Tile 12.5 0.08 14.9 12.5 Marble 0.09 13.1 Air Space (ventilated)
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Page 6: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect local installation regulations. This is for your safety! The manufacturer is not responsible for the product, if it is not installed following these recommendations. These clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority. -
Page 7: Chimney Connection
CHIMNEY CONNECTION The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney. For use with the appliance the chimney connector MUST be 6” in diameter, with a minimum thickness of 24gauge black steel or 26gauge blued steel. Aluminium and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the appliance. -
Page 8: Chimney Installation
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION: DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. This room heater must be connected to a 6” factory built UL 103 HT chimney (ULC S629, in Canada) or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. -
Page 9: Masonry Chimney
MASONRY CHIMNEY Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. - Page 10 HIMNE EY HEIG masonry chi imney or a a listed fact tory-build chimney m must be the e required height abo ove the roof f and any o other nearb by obstruct tions. The chimney m must be at least 3’ (90 0 cm) high her than the high...
- Page 11 ethod C. 6” (152.4 mm) C Clearance to Combustible W Wall Member: arting with a m minimum 24 g age (.024” [.6 1mm]) 6” (152 2.4 mm) metal himney connect tor, and a mini mum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble which as two air chan nels of 1”...
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Page 12: Air Control Settings
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Use clean and dry wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Do not burn treated wood, driftwood, solvents, trash, coal, garbage, cardboard, or coloured papers. - Page 13 DESIRED BURN SETTINGS INLET AIR SETTING CLOSED FULLY MED/LOW ¼ OPEN MED/HIGH ¾ OPEN HIGH FULLY OPEN Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney can’t pull in more air than is available to it. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the stove and other appliances that vent indoor air to the outside;...
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Page 14: Building A Fire
BUILDING A FIRE • Open inlet air control fully. • Place a small amount of crumpled paper in the stove. • Cover the paper with a generous amount of kindling wood in a teepee fashion and a few small pieces of wood. •... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The Eco Burn requires little maintenance; however the flue and oven base should be periodically checked for cleaning. Inside the oven is a removable base plate. This plate should be lifted off and any soot underneath it removed. You can also remove the hotplates on cooking surface of the appliance and scrape the sides of the oven. -
Page 16: Glass Care
GLASS CARE: You will find that most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off regularly during hot fires. You can wipe fly ash from the glass when hot using a crumpled piece of dry newspaper. NEVER USE LIQUID CLEANING AGENTS ON HOT GLASS. If you wish to clean the glass more thoroughly, follow this procedure: Be sure the glass is completely cool Use a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose... -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
BLOWER OPERATION The electrical rating for the fan is 120 volt 60 cycle. The fan is already installed on your stove. Plug into a 120 volt power source, and use the line switch to turn off/on. Route the power cord away from heater. DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON BLOWER WITHOUT REMOVING PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE. - Page 18 Consumers also have rights under relevant State and Commonwealth Laws. The Retailer does not have the authority to alter this warranty. For further information, contact: Hudson River Stove Works 1871Route 9H Hudson NY 12534 www.hudsonriverstoves.com...
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