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CHINOOK CK20
.1
SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE
Th is heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's particulate emission limits for wood heaters sold aft er May 15, 2015.
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
Report # 142-S-13-2
Th e authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fi re department, etc.) should be
consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
Manufactured By
Valley Comfort Systems Inc., 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, BC, V2A 3H5, Canada
Phone: 250-493-7444  Fax: 250-493-5833  www.blazeking.com  info@blazeking.com
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com
OM-CK20.1 E V1.02
May 25, 2015

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  • Page 1 CHINOOK CK20 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE Th is heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s particulate emission limits for wood heaters sold aft er May 15, 2015. Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CK20 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS _____________________________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________ 5 SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________ 5 EMISSIONS ______________________________________________________ 6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Chinook CK20 ................6 ________________________________________________________ 7 CERTIFICATION LABEL ________________________________________________________ 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________________________________ 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE CHINOOK ...................
  • Page 3 CK20 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS cont. ______________________________________________________________ 34 MAINTENANCE RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE ....................34 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL .................. 34 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE ......................35 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS ..............35 ASH REMOVAL ..........................35 LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    CK20 Page 4 INTRODUCTION • THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED. • ANY CHANGES OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS APPLIANCE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND IS PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS. •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Th e combustor supplied with this heater is a Z0336A-M metal combustor. Consult the catalytic combustor warranty also supplied with this wood heater. Warranty claims should be addressed to: in Canada in USA Blaze King Industries / Valley Comfort Systems Blaze King Industries Warranty Department, 1290 Commercial Way Warranty Department, 146A Street...

  • Page 6: Appliance Dimensions

    CK20 Page 6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Chinook CK20 " 12" 12" " " " " " " 22" " " " " (w/ optional fans) " " 24" OM-CK20.1 E V1.02 May 25, 2015...

  • Page 7: Certification Label

    CERTIFIED IN BOTH UNITED STATES AND CANADA / CERTIFIÉ POUR LES ÉTATS-UNIS ET LE CANADA PREVENT HOUSE FIRES- Install and use only in accordance with Blaze King’s installation and operation instructions. Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IF THIS BLAZE KING STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR OPERATED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 9 CK20 Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. Never try to repair or replace any part of this appliance Do not place clothing or other unless instructions are given fl ammable items on or near in this manual. All other work this appliance. must be done by a trained technician.
  • Page 10 CK20 Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood only. DO NOT burn trash, garbage; artifi cial or paper logs; gift wrappings; coal; lighter fl uids; chemical cleaners; chemical starters; treated or painted wood; salt water driftwood or foil-backed paper such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages;...

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    CAN CATCH FIRE. OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48”(1219 MM) FROM THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. Blaze King grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

  • Page 12: Minimum Clearances For Ck20

    CK20 Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MINIMUM CLEARANCES for CK20 Residential Installations 12.75” 6.5” 24.75” 15.875”* 6” 17.875”* 37” Roof exit, parallel and corner. 324 mm 166 mm 629 mm 404 mm 153 mm 454 mm 940 mm 12.75” 6.5” 24.75”...

  • Page 13: Combustion Air

    Blaze King therefore recommends vertical installations with a minimum length of 15’ from stove top to chimney cap. In all freestanding stove installations, use double wall stove pipe from the stove top to the ceiling support box.

  • Page 14: Venting Systems

    CK20 Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. VENTING SYSTEMS Th e venting system consists of a chimney connector and a chimney. Th ese get extremely hot during use. Temperatures inside the chimney may exceed 2000 degrees in the event of a creosote fi re. To protect against the possibility of a house fi re, the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained.
  • Page 15 CK20 Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and “T”...
  • Page 16 1” clear of the wall. ***Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner, preferably insulated, inside a masonry chimney. Th is to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit.

  • Page 17: Mobile Home (And Residential Alcove Installations)

    CK20 Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MOBILE HOME (AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS) Either Rear Shield OR Fan kit are required for these installations (See next page for kits and part numbers). Mobile home installations also requires the Outside Air Kit: Z1726B. Th ey are easiest to mount before the stove is installed.

  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    5/32” allen wrench. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Blaze King fan kit is equipped with a three-prong (grounded) plug to decrease shock hazard. THIS PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY-GROUNDED, THREE-HOLE RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. Do not route the power cord in front or under the stove.

  • Page 19: Door Removal And Change-Out

    CK20 Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. DOOR REMOVAL AND CHANGE-OUT If the door needs to be removed or changed out, follow the steps below: DOOR IS HEAVY AND FALLS OUT WHEN PIN BOLTS ARE PULLED OUT PLEASE HOLD DOOR FIRMLY. 1.

  • Page 20: Side Shield Removal And Change-Out

    CK20 Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. SIDE SHIELD REMOVAL AND CHANGE-OUT Th e side shields can be removed for replacement and access to mobile home tie down holes. To do so, undo the two top screws (A) from the side shield and pull off cover plate. Now undo the other 4 screws holding the side shield and slide out side shield (on right side, remove bypass handle before doing so).

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    CK20 Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOUR FIRST FIRE! Th e following pages contain information on the major components and operation of your heater. Please take time to read about them as it will give you a better understanding of how your stove works. Th is understanding will help you to operate your stove properly thus will extend the life of your stove and allow you to get the highest effi ciencies from your heater.

  • Page 22: Selecting Wood

    CK20 Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. SELECTING WOOD • THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO BURN NATURAL WOOD ONLY. DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD, COAL, CHARCOAL, COLORED PAPER, CARDBOARD, SOLVENTS OR GARBAGE. • HIGHER EFFICIENCIES AND LOWER EMISSIONS WILL GENERALLY RESULT WHEN BURNING AIR DRIED SEASONED WOODS, AS COMPARED TO WET, GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT WOODS.

  • Page 23: How To Use Moisture Meters

    Th e more seasoned (dry) the wood, the higher the effi ciency (less energy wasted on eliminating moisture during combustion). Operating your Blaze King at lower settings will result in higher effi ciencies as the fuel will undergo a more complete combustion. For maximum effi ciency, the appliance should be installed in a location that provides adequate intake/combustion air as well as a location that will allow for the straightest run of optimal chimney length to establish necessary draft .

  • Page 24: Lighting The Fire

    3. Open both the loading door and the bypass door (rotate the bypass handle forward). 4. Place 10 balls of non-glossy paper towards the front of the bottom of the fi rebox, or use a Blaze King fi re starter puck, then stack 20 pieces of kindling on top of the paper in a crisscross fashion (leaving air gaps in between sticks).

  • Page 25: Reloading Procedure (With The Catalyst Temperature In The Active Zone)

    CK20 Page 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT A COMBUSTOR RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature in the active zone) 1. Have your next load of wood ready before beginning. Turn the thermostat to HIGH and the fan(if fi tted) OFF.

  • Page 26: Optimal Thermostat Setting

    CK20 Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Any thermostat position between LOW and HIGH will produce the desired clean burning characteristics. However, since each application can vary, you may fi nd it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your application.

  • Page 27: Wood Burning In The Shoulder Season

    CK20 Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. WOOD BURNING IN THE SHOULDER SEASON Th ere are things to consider if you decide to light a fi re in the spring and fall or when the outside temperature is milder, perhaps 55°F to 70°F (13°C to 21°C). As you light the fi re, with the loading door open, you may notice spillage, this is when a small amount of smoke comes back into the living space.

  • Page 28: Catalyst Monitoring

    Before condemning the combustor, read “THERMOMETER”. If, aft er cleaning has been performed, your combustor is still not working you can Contact Blaze King for a replacement combustor. Please read “REPLACEMENT PARTS” section in this owners’ manual.

  • Page 29: Catalytic Combustor, Troubleshooting

    Solution: Burn quality woods available in your area. If you decide the catalyst has been deactivated, replace combustor with a genuine Blaze King combustor (failure to do so will void your warranty). Severe Peeling OM-CK20.1 E V1.02...
  • Page 30 CK20 Page 30 CATALYST MONITORING cont. PROBLEM - CATALYST MASKING (The catalyst is coated with a layer of fl y-ash or soot which prevents catalytic activity) Possible Cause: Accumulation of fl y-ash Solution: Brush cooled combustor with a soft-bristled brush or vacuum lightly at least once per burning season.

  • Page 31: Catalytic Combustor, Replacement

    Blaze King dealer. 1. Th e removal of a Blaze King Catalytic combustor requires a small fl at blade screwdriver or pocket knife. Th e stove fi re must be out for at least 12 hours prior to the removal process.
  • Page 32 CK20 Page 32 CATALYST MONITORING cont. Now that the combustor has been removed you’ll be able to see one stainless bypass retainer on each side. Th ese can remain in place and do not need to be removed. Th ese clips are not fi xed in position and can fall into the fi rebox.
  • Page 33 Th e combustor supplied with this heater is a Z0336A-M metal combustor. Consult the catalytic combustor warranty also supplied with this wood heater. Warranty claims should be addressed to: in Canada in USA Blaze King Industries / Valley Comfort Systems Blaze King Industries Warranty Department, 1290 Commercial Way Warranty Department, 146A Street...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    CK20 Page 34 MAINTENANCE RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE A CHIMNEY FIRE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS DAMAGE CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE DAMAGED COMPONENT PARTS. CHIMNEY FIRE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY. CAUSES: 1.

  • Page 35: Chimney Maintenance

    CK20 Page 35 MAINTENANCE cont. CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE Th e most effi cient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush. Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily. Th e chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated, it must be removed without delay.

  • Page 36: Loading Door Gasket Inspection

    BLAZE KING RECOMMENDS YOUR DEALER PERFORM THIS TASK 1. If the door gasket is to be replaced, be sure you have Blaze King 7/8” fi ber glass gasket ready to re-install, as well as high temperature adhesive. See your Blaze King dealer.

  • Page 37: Bypass Door Gasket Inspection

    1. You will require THERMOSEAL® 1000SF high-temperature resistant cement and Blaze King 5/8” dense fi ber glass gasket. See your Blaze King dealer. You will also require masking tape and combustor gasket as disassembly of the combustor will result in a damaged combustor gasket.

  • Page 38: Door Glass Gasket Inspection

    DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT BLAZE KING RECOMMENDS YOUR DEALER PERFORM THIS TASK 1. You will require Blaze King glass gasket and Blaze King door gasket. Please see your Blaze King dealer. 2. Remove the old glass gasket. 3. Starting at the corner opposite of the “Blaze King” logo, carefully wrap the gasket around the edges, pressing fi rmly onto the sides of the glass with the gasket centered on the edge.

  • Page 39: Loading Door Tension Adjustment

    CK20 Page 39 MAINTENANCE cont. LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT To tighten the seal, use a 9/16” wrench to loosen retainer nut on the outside and tighten nut on inside fi rebox to move latch catch in (see fi gure beside). Secure retainer nut and (repeat) paper test (see “LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION”...

  • Page 40: Chimney Drafts

    Turn the dial to align the pointer with the bottom of the “Inactive” zone, then retighten the bolt. NOTE: IF YOUR BLAZE KING IS EQUIPPED WITH FANS, TURN OFF FANS AND WAIT 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO READING CATALYTIC THERMOMETER INDICATOR. AIR MOVEMENT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE STOVE MAY PROVIDE FALSE READING.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Your Blaze King is designed to allow a wide selection of heat output levels. If you begin to lose control of the amount of heat the stove is emitting, determine the cause early so that major problems may be avoided.
  • Page 42 fi rebox. INSPECTION” Excessive draft in the chimney. Measure draft with a Manometer. See “DRAFTS”. Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep. Install a cap. Thermostat not operating properly. Consult your Blaze King dealer. Wood is too small.
  • Page 43 Consult your blaze King Dealer. By-pass door leaking or not closing completely. Inspect and clean area around by-pass doors. Adjust or replace gasket if necessary. Consult your Blaze King Dealer. PROBLEM: Spots of creosote accumulation in chimney or chimney connector. CAUSE SOLUTION Air leaks in chimney or chimney connector.

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    CK20 Page 44 REPLACEMENT PARTS Z2514 Fan Kit OM-CK20.1 E V1.02 May 25, 2015...
  • Page 45 CK20 Page 45 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. OM-CK20.1 E V1.02 May 25, 2015...
  • Page 46 CK20 Page 46 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Replacement Parts and Kit list for Chinook CK20 exploded Part # Description view 0186S-5ft Door Gasket 7/8” round 0254AS-4ft Glass Gasket 1/8 x 3/4 301B W/PSA 0241 5 mm Thick Ceramic Glass 15” x 9” 0255B-3ft Bypass Gasket 5/8”...
  • Page 47 CK20 Page 47 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Brick Layout ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. A Size Brick D Size Brick DC Size Brick EK Size Brick K Size Brick MT Size Brick QC Size Brick SI Size Brick OM-CK20.1 E V1.02 May 25, 2015...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    WARRANTY BLAZE KING WOOD LIMITED WARRANTY Blaze King and Valley Comfort’s respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fi red appliances purchased from an authorized Blaze King / Valley Comfort dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts.
  • Page 49 If you are not satisfi ed with the service provided by the Blaze King dealer, write to Blaze King at the address listed on the last page of the Owner’s Manual. Include a copy of the original purchase invoice and a description of the problem.
  • Page 50 Blaze King The use of such products may nullify the Limited Warranty on this stove. If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty, contact your authorized Blaze King dealer before installation.
  • Page 51 For parts of the Blaze King woodstove or fi replace insert warranted beyond the fi rst year, the fi ve year limited warranty will have the same obligations as described in this document, provided, however that the purchaser shall pay the following percentage of the then current retail cost of the repair or the replacement, according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King.*** During the 2nd year----purchaser pays...

  • Page 52: Installer Notes

    CK20 Page 52 INSTALLER NOTES Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Installer (print): _______________________________________________________________ Installer (sign): _______________________________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed:________________________________________________________________ Serial No.: ___________________________________________________________________ OM-CK20.1 E V1.02 May 25, 2015...

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