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Century Heating CB00007 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
S245E
(CB00007 model)
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737
and UL 1482 Standards
by an accredited laboratory
www.century-heating.com
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted
document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from
time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the
use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45575A
Printed in Canada
09-07-2018

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual S245E (CB00007 model) US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.century-heating.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures...
  • Page 2 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS CENTURY WOOD STOVE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........6 Safety Information ................6 General Information on S245E (CB00007) ........7 Appliance performance ..................7 General Features ....................8 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ..........10 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ..........
  • Page 4 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Stove Maintenance ....................23 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ..................23 5.1.2 Door adjustment ....................23 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket ................24 5.1.4 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass ..........25 5.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Stove ............... 25 Chimney and Chimney Connector Maintenance ..........
  • Page 5 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installation and Use of Optional Blower and Thermodisc ......................43 Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........45 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY ........ 48...

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE • AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR STOVE OPERATION.

  • Page 7: General Information On S245E (Cb00007)

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual General Information on S245E (CB00007) 2.1 Appliance performance Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 250 to 1,000 ft (23 to 93 m Firebox volume 1.3 ft (0.037 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 40,000 BTU/h (11.7 kW)

  • Page 8: General Features

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 General Features Maximum log length 17 in (432 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (152 mm) Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Baffle material Stainless steel Approved for alcove installation...
  • Page 9 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Century S245E wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature.

  • Page 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Century S245E firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.

  • Page 12: Fuel

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...

  • Page 13: Log Length

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 14: How To Dry Firewood

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass. Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time: firewood takes a long time to dry •...

  • Page 15: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream coloured to grey or yellow, •...

  • Page 16: Operating Your Stove

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 4 Operating Your Stove 4.1 Your First Fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires; the paint cures and the internal components of the stove are conditioned. As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they do smell bad.

  • Page 17: The Top Down Fire

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 4.2.2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method: first, it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns; and second, it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit.

  • Page 18: Ash Removal

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Wood burns best in cycles. A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and ends when that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about the same size as it was when the wood was loaded.

  • Page 19: Firing Each New Load Hot

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Remove ash first, and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load. 4.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully.

  • Page 20: Building Different Fires For Different Needs

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air, you have turned down the air too early, or your firewood is wetter than it should be. With good fuel and correct air control use, the flames should slow down, but should stay large and steady, even as the air supply is reduced.
  • Page 21 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.6.2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours, but don’t need intense heat. In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly in the firebox so the pieces are packed tightly together.
  • Page 22 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.6.5 North-South Fires Versus East-West Fires In fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs (north-south) or the sides of the logs (east-west). East-west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when heated, but the amount of wood you can load is limited because if you put in too many pieces, one may fall against the glass.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5.1 Stove Maintenance Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Door Gasket

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 1. Remove the lock pin (spring pin) by pulling and turning it using pliers. 2. Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure. 3. Re-install the lock pin (spring pin) with a small hammer. 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Glass Gasket And/Or The Glass

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.4 Replacing the Glass Gasket and/or the Glass It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced. The gasket is flat, adhesive-backed, woven fibreglass. Remove the glass retaining screws and clips. Lift out the glass and pull off the old gasket.

  • Page 26: How Often Should You Clean The Chimney

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form.

  • Page 27: Part B - Installation

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Safety Information 6.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings  THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).

  • Page 28: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 7 Clearances to Combustible Material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.
  • Page 29 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual If the above clearances are met, then the distances measured from the flue outlet will DISTANCES* FROM PIPE DISTANCES* FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA CANADA 18" (457 mm) 17½"...
  • Page 30 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual If the above clearances are met, then the distances measured from the flue outlet will DISTANCES* FROM PIPE DISTANCES* FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA CANADA 18" (457 mm) 17½"...

  • Page 31: Floor Protector

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection 7.3 Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area). FLOOR PROTECTOR* CANADA 8"...

  • Page 32: Reducing Wall And Ceiling Clearances Safely

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desirable to reduce minimum installation clearances by placing the stove closer to walls so the installation takes up less floor space. You can safely reduce the minimum clearances by permanently installing a shield between...
  • Page 33 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Clearances for shield construction...

  • Page 34: Table Of Clearance Reduction Percentages

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides Top % Type of shield and rear % (ceiling) Can/US Can/US min. min. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , 12 in 18 in spaced out at least 25 mm (1 in)* by...

  • Page 35: The Venting System

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8 The Venting System 8.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.

  • Page 36: Masonry Chimneys

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.2 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided chimney complies with construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner.

  • Page 37: The Relationship Between The Chimney And The House

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading.

  • Page 38: Why The Chimney Should Penetrate The Highest Heated Space

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house.

  • Page 39: Air Supply In Conventional Houses

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8.5.1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house.

  • Page 40: Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires.
  • Page 41 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows. •...

  • Page 42: Appendix 1: Installing The Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (Ac01331)

    Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 1: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331) The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331), sold separately.
  • Page 43 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 2: Installation and Use of Optional Blower and Thermodisc An optional blower can be installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room. When used regularly, the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent.
  • Page 44 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual When using the optional blower, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on. The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start-up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early.
  • Page 45 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Appendix 3: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...
  • Page 46 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 30025 1/4-20 X 1/2" PAN-HEAD QUADREX BLACK SCREW 30185 17/64" "AA" TYPE WASHER 30742 DRILLED BLACK WOODEN DOOR HANDLE SE24254 CAST IRON DOOR WITH GASKET AND HANDLE AC09197 HANDLE AND LATCH KIT AC09185 DOOR LATCH KIT AC06500 SILICONE AND 5/8"...
  • Page 47 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 44046 THERMODISC F110-20F SE16059 ASH PLUG PL36238 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 1/4" X 4 1/2" X 1 1/4" PL36084 4" X 4 1/2'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 29015 4'' X 9'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 29010 4 1/2"...
  • Page 48 Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your CENTURY dealer.

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