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PRINCESS PI29
SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC STOVE
OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
U.S. EPA CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH 2020 PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS USING CRIB WOOD
Installer: Please COMPLETE THE DETAILS ON THE LAST PAGE
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
0142WN019E
0142WN019S
MANUFACTURED BY
Valley Comfort Systems Inc., 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton BC, Canada, V2A 3H5
web: www.blazeking.com email: info@blazeking.com
ATTENTION: The authority having jurisdiction (municipal building department, fire department, etc.) should be
consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com
180-PI29 v2.01
April 18, 2023
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- Page 1 PRINCESS PI29 SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC STOVE OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S. EPA CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH 2020 PARTICULATE EMISSION STANDARDS USING CRIB WOOD Installer: Please COMPLETE THE DETAILS ON THE LAST PAGE and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
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- Page 3 PREFACE Page 3 The content within this manual describes the installation EPA CERTIFICATION TEST DATA and operation of the Blaze King PI29. It is against Burn Category CO Ave Emission Rate federal regulations to operate this appliance in a manner Low Burn 0.08 %...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PI29 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 _____________________________________________________________ 6 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................6 PI29 SPECS ........................6 PARTS INCLUDED ______________________________________________________ 7 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS _________________________________________________________ 9 SAFETY CLEARANCES ______________________________________________________ 10 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS ........................10 COMBUSTION AIR ......................10 DRAFT PERFORMANCE ......................10 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY ........................ - Page 5 PI29 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 _______________________________________________________________ 28 MAINTENANCE .................... 28 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ............... 28 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER MAINTENANCE ....................28 THERMOSTAT MAINTENANCE ................28 OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE ........................... 28 ASH REMOVAL ................29 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................... 29 LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION ................
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Page 6: Specifications
PI29 SPECIFICATIONS Page 6 PRINCESS 29, PI29 SPECIFICATIONS Flue Collar Opening 6” I.D. (152.4 mm) Firebox Door Opening 16 3/8” x 8 3/4” (416 mm x 223 mm) Firebox Depth 16 1/2” (419 mm) brick to brick, 20 3/8” (518 mm) brick to glass Firebox Width 18 3/4”... -
Page 7: Appliance Dimensions
PI29 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 7 PI29 WITH 29” SHROUD (S.Z4674) 43" 30° 29" 8 " 20 1 22" 4 " 16" 21" 8 " 4 " 8 " 8 " 4 " 2 " 180-PI29 v2.01 April 18, 2023... - Page 8 PI29 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 8 PI29 WITH 33” SHROUD (S.Z4676) 47" 30° 33" 8 " 20 1 22" 4 " 16" 21" 8 " 4 " 8 " 8 " 4 " 2 " 180-PI29 v2.01 April 18, 2023...
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Page 9: Safety Clearances
All installations require non-combustible floor protection extending 16” (in USA) or 18” (in Canada) in front of the door opening and extending 8” to either side of the door opening. Blaze King does not recommend adhesive based vinyl flooring in front of appliances due to thermal expansion and warping which could be permanent. -
Page 10: Chimney Connections
Inadequate draft can also lead to low heat output and the inability for the combustor to remain active at low burn rate settings. Your Blaze King heater is a high efficiency appliance and will require fine tuning of your chimney system in order to maximize draft performance. Blaze King cannot be responsible for external forces leading to less than optimal draft performance. -
Page 11: Venting System
Blaze King recommends the use of a stainless steel liner, preferably insulated, inside a masonry chimney. This is to help maintain a proper draft to achieve optimal performance of the appliance. -
Page 12: Recommended Chimney Heights
As previously mentioned, Blaze King recommends a minimum vertical chimney height of 15 feet (from stove top to termination) when installing an appliance at sea level (and up to 1000 feet of elevation). If... -
Page 13: Installation Instructions
AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. 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. - Page 14 PI29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 5. Working through the opening above the appliance (where the upper shroud panel will be installed) attach the flue liner and appliance connector to the appliance flue collar. If access to the flue collar is too restricted, remove one of the shroud side panels (as fitted in step 3) for additional working area.
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Page 15: Door Installation And Change-Out
PI29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE-OUT To install the door upon appliance installation or to change it out, follow these steps: 1. Align bottom door hinge hole with bottom firebox hinge pin. (Fig. 4) Note: Door is heavy, hold firmly. 2. -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
FAN OPERATION Fans are an optional item for most Blaze King appliances. If fans are installed on your appliance, they should be turned off until the stove reaches normal operating temperatures. Approximately 30 minutes after a fire has been established within the appliance, the fan speed should match the thermostat control setting. -
Page 17: Selecting Wood
PI29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 SELECTING WOOD It takes a great deal of energy to evaporate the moisture contained in green or wet wood and that energy will not be heating your home. Green or wet wood will also greatly increase creosote issues. To ensure that your wood fuel has a moisture content of 20% or lower, only use seasoned wood that has been split, stacked, and protected from rain or snow for at least 24 months. -
Page 18: Bypass
PI29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 BYPASS DOOR Your catalytic wood burning appliance is fitted with a bypass door which allows exhaust from the fire to temporarily bypass the catalytic combustor. The bypass door is located inside the dome of the firebox at the top of the appliance. -
Page 19: Lighting The Fire
Don’t be afraid to fill it completely if necessary. With the Blaze King thermostat, the wood will only burn at the rate set on the thermostat. Once the fire is established, the appliance should be left to complete the full burn cycle. -
Page 20: Reloading Procedure
PI29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 RELOADING PROCEDURE WHEN PREPARING TO RELOAD, IF THE NEEDLE ON THE CATA- LYTIC THERMOMETER IS STILL IN THE ACTIVE ZONE, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE BELOW; IF THE NEEDLE HAS DROPPED INTO THE INACTIVE ZONE, REFER BACK TO THE “LIGHTING THE FIRE”... -
Page 21: Optimal Low Burn Thermostat Setting
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 OPTIMAL LOW BURN THERMOSTAT SETTING Your Blaze King appliance was tested and certified in accordance to the New Source Performace Standards for Residential Wood Heaters. During this test series, the low burn rate of the unit was determined by setting the thermostat knob to a position that yielded the lowest burn rate achievable. -
Page 22: Catalytic Combustor
6. If, after cleaning the combustor and reburning, the thermometer needle is still not reaching the ACTIVE zone, your combustor may need replacing. Contact your Blaze King dealer for a replacement combustor. Note - It is also possible that the catalytic thermometer itself may not be functioning properly. Before deeming the combustor “disfunctional”, please refer to the “CATALYTIC THERMOMETER”... -
Page 23: Combustor Cleaning
If the catalytic combustor has been deemed “disfunctional” per the guidelines in “COMBUSTOR TESTING”, discontinue use of the appliance until the combustor is replaced. Follow the steps below to complete the replacement (BLAZE KING RECOMMENDS THAT YOUR DEALER OR CERTIFIED INSTALLER PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE): 1. - Page 24 PI29 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR Page 24 3. There are metal tabs across the bottom and on either side of the combustor. Using a flat blade screwdriver or pocket knife blade, slide the tip in between the metal tab on the left side of the combustor and the steel dome of the stove (the dome is the housing that encases the combustor).
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Page 25: Combustor Warranty
It is against federal regulations to operate this appliance if the catalytic combustor is deactivated or removed. The catalytic combustor supplied with this appliance is OEM Blaze King part # S.CAT29. Please consult the catalytic combustor warranty info also supplied with this appliance. Warranty claims should... -
Page 26: Combustor Troubleshooting
Solution: Burn good quality, dry, seasoned wood. If proper burning procedures have been followed and this problem persists, replace the combustor with an OEM Blaze King combustor (failure to do so will void your warranty). Severe Peeling 180-PI29 v2.01... - Page 27 Solution: Avoid flooding a hot, active combustor with cool room air when reloading. If cracking causes large pieces of the combustor to separate, replace the combustor with an OEM Blaze King combustor (failure to do so will void your warranty). PROBLEM: MECHANICAL CRACKING Possible Cause: Mishandling the combustor or operating the appliance without the proper gasket installed.
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Page 28: Maintenance
PI29 MAINTENANCE Page 28 TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE UNTIL THE APPLIANCE IS COOL. APPLIANCE SURFACES, INCLUDING THE GLASS AND ANY ATTACHED COMPONENT, WILL REMAIN HOT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AFTER THE FIRE HAS BEEN PUT OUT. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE It is strongly recommended to complete the following tasks on a regular basis throughout the heating season: Visually inspect Catalytic Combustor and clean as required (see “COMBUSTOR CLEANING”) -
Page 29: Loading Door Tension Adjustment
LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT If door gasket replacement is required, only replace with OEM door gasket ordered through your Blaze King dealer. This gasket will be properly sized and ready to install. Do not stretch or cut the gasket at any time during this installation. -
Page 30: Door Gasket Paper Test
If door glass gasket replacement is required, only replace with OEM door glass gasket ordered through your Blaze King dealer. The OEM gasket will be ordered to size and ready to re-install. Do not stretch or cut the gasket at any time during this installation. Blaze King recommends that your dealer perform this task: 1. -
Page 31: Door Glass Cleaning
If bypass door gasket replacement is required, only replace with OEM 5/8” fiber glass gasket ordered through your Blaze King dealer. The OEM gasket will be ordered to size and ready to re-install. Do not stretch or cut the gasket at any time during this installation. Ensure only THERMOSEAL® 1000F high-temperature resistant cement is used for this installation (do not use household silicone caulking). -
Page 32: Venting System Maintenance
PI29 MAINTENANCE Page 32 VENTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The entire chimney system must be cleaned and inspected regularly, especially during the coldest months of the burn season. The most efficient method to clean the chimney is to “sweep” it 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. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 flue pipe or chimney. CAUSE SOLUTION Air leaks in flue pipe or chimney.
- Page 36 PI29 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 36 Part # Description 150-0175-C AXIAL SPIDER FAN 145-0136 RHEOSTAT S.Z4498 BYPASS RETAINER KIT 4687.1 FLAME SHIELD 155-0186 DOOR GASKET - 6ft 155-0254-AS DOOR GLASS GASKET - 6ft 130-0246 DOOR GLASS S.Z4044 DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY S.Z4551 DOME GUARD KIT S.CAT29 COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY...
- Page 37 PI29 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 37 Brick Layout ITEM NO. PART NUMBER QTY. A Size Brick C Size Brick SI Size Brick T Size Brick U Size Brick W Size Brick WI Size Brick X Size Brick Z Size Brick 180-PI29 v2.01 April 18, 2023...
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Page 38: Replacement Parts
Blaze King and Valley Comfort’s respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fired 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 39 Blaze King is the manufacturer of the Blaze King line of heating products. At Blaze King, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each Blaze King stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our limited warranty to the original purchaser.
- Page 40 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 41 20%. 3rd year ----purchaser pays 40%. 4th year -----purchaser pays 60%. 5th year---- purchaser pays 80%. If a defect or problem is determined by Blaze King to be non warrantable, Blaze King is not liable for travel costs for service work. In the event of in-home repair work, the customer will pay any in-home travel fees or service charges required by the Authorized Dealer.
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Page 42: Installer Notes
PI29 INSTALLER NOTES Page 42 Installer - Please complete the following information: Dealer Name & Address:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Installer Name (print): _________________________________________________________ Installer Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Installer Phone #: ____________________________________________________________ Date Installed:________________________________________________________________ Appliance Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ 180-PI29 v2.01 April 18, 2023...
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