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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 1
BUILDING CODES AND SAFETY STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................ 2
HOW THIS HEATER OPERATES ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HEATER ................................................................................................................................... 2
FLOOR PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND CHIMNEYS ........................................................................................................................................ 4
HEATER INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 8
HEATER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS ...................................................................................... 8
TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY INSTALL THIS HEATER ................................................................................................................. 9
HEATER OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TO BUILD A FIRE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIRETENDING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
WOOD FACTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE HEATER AND VENTING SYSTEM (ROUTINE MAINTENANCE) ................................................... 12
HEATER MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
DISPOSAL OF ASHES ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
VENTING SYSTEM ( CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR) ............................................................................................... 12
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE-CORROSION INSPECTION ...................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
THE VENTING SYSTEM-KEY TO GOOD HEATER PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................ 13
WHAT TO DO IF THE HEATER SMOKES, BURNS POORLY OR EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATES IN THE CHIMNEY ....... 13
WHAT TO DO IF THE HEATER BURNS TO RAPIDLY OR OVERHEATS .................................................................................... 14
FINAL CHECKLIST OF DO'S AND DON'TS ............................................................................................................................................... 15
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION AND REPAIR PARTS ......................................................................................................................... 16
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRIC-
TIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
To assure that satisfactory and safe service is received from this heater:
1. Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation.
2. Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the heater.
3. Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this heater to encourage proper
operation and maintenance of this appliance.
This heater is designed to burn wood only and to provide heat to one or more rooms. Because of its radiating characteristics,
this heater must be installed as an unenclosed, freestanding unit with clearances to combustibles as specified by these
instructions. This heater must be connected to a Listed Factory-Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chim-
ney or a properly constructed and maintained masonry chimney.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
This heater is not designed to burn coal, liquid fuels, and gaseous fuels or household refuse. Any attempt to burn these type
fuels, to enclose the heater or to attach the heater to an air circulation system or a stoking device can be very hazardous.
THIS HEATER IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED IN A MOBILE HOME.
EC95
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WOOD BURNING
CIRCULATOR HEATER
MODEL EC95
851394 A
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
THIS HEATER IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED IN A MOBILE HOME. EC95 WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODEL EC95 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 851394 A... -
Page 2: Building Codes And Safety Standards
ANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS section of this manual for details. FIGURE 1 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES BUILDING CODES AND SAFETY STANDARDS National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. HOW THIS HEATER OPERATES SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HEATER FIGURE 2 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES EC95... - Page 3 FIGURE 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FIGURE 4 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SIDE SECTION VIEW PLAN SECTION VIEW EC95...
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Page 4: Floor Protection
FIGURE 5 - FLOOR PROTECTION FLOOR PROTECTION /in./hr./°F or a listed floor protector beneath the heater extending beyond the heater as RISE: 1/4" FOR EACH FOOT OF CONNECTOR LENGTH FIGURE 6 - RISE OF HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE TO CHIMNEY EC95... - Page 5 This blocks the chimney and causes smoke, and the dangerous carbon monoxide in smoke, to spill back into your home where it can kill you. EC95...
- Page 6 (5/8" MIN. WALL THICKNESS) MIN. 3-1/2" THICK BRICK MASONRY WALL MINIMUM CLEARANCE 9 IN. ALL AROUND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO HEATER USE CHIMNEY MFRS. PARTS TO ATTACH CONNECTOR SECURELY SOLID INSULATED, LISTED FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY LENGTH SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS (24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS) EC95...
- Page 7 EC95 MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN.
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Page 8: Heater Inspection
HEATER INSPECTION Can or tube of furnace cement Floor protector Rag or several paper towels Chimney connector pipes (and elbows, if required Pencil HEATER INSTALLATION EC95... -
Page 9: To Safely And Properly Install This Heater
TO WALLS AND COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS” PRESENTED EARLIER IN THIS MANUAL. CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL, OR BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND/OR HEATER INSTALLATION. EC95... -
Page 10: Heater Operation
7. Set the heater’s thermostat control knob to a point midway between “Hi” and “Lo”. If the house or heating situation requires a higher or lower setting to obtain the desired amount of heat, adjust the thermostat control knob appropri ately. FIGURE 9 - HEATER OPERATION INFORMATION HEATER OPERATION EC95... -
Page 11: Firetending
After wood has been stored from six to twelve months, it will be dried to a moisture content of 15 to 25 percent. This drying results in more even burning and will minimize the buildup of creosote in your chimney. EC95 WOOD FACTS... -
Page 12: How To Take Care Of The Heater And Venting System (Routine Maintenance)
Chimney connector pipe replacement may be necessary more than once a season, but once every few years is more typical. Every time the chimney and chimney connector are checked for creosote buildup, the strength and integrity of the chimney connector pipes should also be checked. EC95... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
EC95 TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 14: What To Do If The Heater Burns To Rapidly Or Overheats
-Holes in rusted chimney connector. -Incompletely sealed chimney connector joint or thimble d. Downdraft in too large chimney or chimney with no cover. e. Combustion air inlet blocked with ashes. f. Chimney too short. FIGURE 11 - CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS EC95... -
Page 15: Final Checklist Of Do's And Don'ts
28. Do protect your hands with noncombustible gloves when loading the heater, removing ashes, etc. 29. Do keep the heater doors closed except when refueling the heater or removing ashes. EC95 FINAL CHECKLIST OF DO’S AND DON’TS... -
Page 16: Safety Notice
ORDER ALL YOUR REPAIR PARTS FROM YOUR DEALER BY SUPPLYING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Part Name 2. Part Number (Not Key No.) SAFETY NOTICE $24.00 - Includes Shipping and Handling 3. Model Number of Heater SEE FIGURE 12 FOR REPAIR PARTS 2001 Consumer Price: 4. Quantity of Part(s) needed EC95... - Page 17 FIGURE 12 ILLUSTRATION OF REPAIR PARTS. SEE LEDGER ON NEXT PAGE FOR PART NAMES AND PART NUMBERS. EC95...
- Page 18 Door Cabinet Assy. Handle & Latch Rod & Nut Kit 1/4-20 x 3/4 Bolt for Hinges 1/4-20 Kep Nut for Hinges N/S = Not Shown SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE QTY. EC95 Per Unit PART NO. 69228B 88094 24819 69227 69226...
- Page 19 If the floor protector or hearth extension material is specified as one layer of 3/8 inch (0.375 inch) thick millboard with a K factor of 0.84, the following calculations apply: EC95 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ADDENDUM ), which can be used to determine equivalency under Item 3 if necessary.
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