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CHINOOK CK20
.2
SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using crib wood.
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
0142WS013E
0142WS013S
The authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fire 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 w Fax: 250-493-5833 w www.blazeking.com w info@blazeking.com
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com
180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs
March 9, 2021
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- Page 1 CHINOOK CK20 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using crib wood. Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. 0142WS013E 0142WS013S The authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fire department, etc.) should be...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CK20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 _____________________________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________ 5 SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________ 5 EMISSIONS ______________________________________________________ 6 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS ________________________________________________________ 7 CERTIFICATION LABEL ________________________________________________________ 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________________________________ 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 11 PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE CHINOOK ....................... 11 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ - Page 3 CK20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 ______________________________________________________________ 34 MAINTENANCE ....................34 RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE ......................35 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE ..........................35 ASH REMOVAL ..................36 LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION ................. 36 LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT ..................36 BYPASS DOOR GASKET INSPECTION ..................
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Page 4: Introduction
CK20 INTRODUCTION Page 4 • 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. Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating •... -
Page 5: Specifications
The combustor supplied with this heater is a 115-0336-A-M or 115-0556 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 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 6 " 12" 12" " " " " " " 22" " " " " (w/ optional fans) " " 24" 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs March 9, 2021... -
Page 7: Certification Label
Do not install in a sleeping room. Passing through a wall or ceiling requires special methods: see instructions and local building codes. POUR PRÉVENIR UN INCENDIE - Installer et employer seulement selon le manuel d’installation de Blaze King. Contacter les autorités locales en bâtiments ou en matière de prévention d'incendies au sujet des normes d'inspection et d'installation dans votre secteur. -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 8 IF THIS BLAZE KING APPLIANCE 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 9 Never try to repair or replace any part of this appliance Do not place clothing or other unless instructions are given flammable items on or near in this manual. All other work this appliance. must be done by a trained technician.
- Page 10 CK20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 10 This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood only. DO NOT burn trash, garbage; artificial or paper logs; gift wrappings; coal; lighter fluids; chemical cleaners; chemical starters; treated or painted wood; salt water driftwood or foil-backed paper such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages;...
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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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCES for CK20 Residential Installations 12.75” 6.5” 25.5” 15.875”* 6” 17.875”* 37” Roof exit, parallel and corner. 324 mm 166 mm 648 mm 404 mm 153 mm 454 mm 940 mm 12.75” 6.5” 25.5” 15.875”* 6”... -
Page 13: Combustion Air
Poor draft can also lead to poor heat production and the inability for the combustor to remain active in lower burn rate settings. High efficiency appliances, such as your Blaze King stove, may require some fine tuning of your chimney system in order to maximize performance. -
Page 14: Venting Systems
CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 VENTING SYSTEMS The venting system consists of a chimney connector and a chimney. These get extremely hot during use. Temperatures inside the chimney may exceed 2000 degrees in the event of a creosote fire. To protect against the possibility of a house fire, the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained. - Page 15 CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY Refer to “RECOMMENDED FLUE HEIGHTS” chart for minimum flue height recommendations and ULC629 in Canada or UL-103HT in the USA for installation codes. When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely.
- Page 16 1” clear of the wall. ***Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner, preferably insulated, inside a masonry chimney. This is to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit.
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Page 17: Recommended Flue Heights
CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 RECOMMENDED FLUE HEIGHTS 1. At sea level the minimum height is a 15 ft (4.6 m) straight run. 2. Add the following vertical height to the flue to compensate for: 45° elbow = 1.0 ft (.30 m) 90°... -
Page 18: Mobile Home (And Residential Alcove Installations)
CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 MOBILE HOME (AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS) Requires outside air kit, and either rear shield OR fan kit. (See next page for kits and part numbers). The outside air kit is easiest to mount before the stove is installed. See instructions packed with each kit. NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE FRESH AIR TUBE EVER BE INSTALLED HIGHER THAN THE BOTTOM OF THE APPLIANCE FIREBOX FLOOR. -
Page 19: Optional Accessories
Fan kit should be installed before the stove is placed into position 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. -
Page 20: Door Removal And Change-Out
CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 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. Insert a 1/4” Allen key into the bolt head. -
Page 21: Side Shield Removal And Change-Out
CK20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 SIDE SHIELD REMOVAL AND CHANGE-OUT The 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 22: 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 23: Selecting Wood
CK20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 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 •... -
Page 24: Bypass
CK20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 24 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 25: 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. -
Page 26: Reloading Procedure
CK20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 26 RELOADING PROCEDURE WHEN PREPARING TO RELOAD, IF THE NEEDLE ON THE CATALYTIC 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 27: Optimal Low Burn Thermostat Setting
OPTIMAL LOW BURN THERMOSTAT SETTING TESTED LOW BURN 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 yeilded the lowest burn rate achievable. -
Page 28: Catalyst Monitoring
If, after cleaning and reburning, your combustor is still not producing an ACTIVE reading you should contact your Blaze King dealer for a replacement combustor. Note - It is also possible that the catalytic thermometer itself may be functioning incorrectly. Before condemning the combustor, read CATALYTIC THERMOMETER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. -
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 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs... - Page 30 CK20 CATALYST MONITORING Page 30 PROBLEM - CATALYST MASKING (The catalyst is coated with a layer of fly-ash or soot which prevents catalytic activity) Possible Cause: Accumulation of fly-ash Solution: Brush cooled combustor with a soft-bristled brush or vacuum lightly at least once per burning season. PROBLEM - THERMAL CRACKING Possible Cause: Normal operation, as long as the combustor remains intact.
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Page 31: Catalytic Combustor, Replacement
“CATALYST MONITORING”. If the combustor needs replacing then discontinue use of the appliance until the combustor is replaced. If the combustor must be examined or replaced contact your Blaze King dealer. 1. The removal of a Blaze King Catalytic combustor requires a small flat blade screwdriver or pocket knife. - Page 32 CK20 CATALYST MONITORING Page 32 4. Now that the combustor has been removed you’ll be able to see one stainless bypass retainer on each side. These can remain in place and do not need to be removed. These clips are not fixed in position and can fall into the firebox.
- Page 33 The combustor supplied with this heater is either a 115-0336-A-M or 115-0556 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...
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Page 34: Maintenance
CK20 MAINTENANCE Page 34 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 MAINTENANCE Page 35 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE The most efficient 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. -
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” fiber glass gasket ready to re- install, as well as high temperature adhesive. See your Blaze King dealer. -
Page 37: Bypass Door Gasket Replacement
BLAZE KING RECOMMENDS YOUR DEALER PERFORM THIS TASK 1. You will require THERMOSEAL® 1000SF high-temperature resistant cement and Blaze King 5/8” dense fiber 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”... -
Page 39: Loading Door Tension Adjustment
CK20 MAINTENANCE Page 39 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 firebox to move latch catch in (see figure beside). Secure retainer nut and (repeat) paper test (see “LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION”). -
Page 40: Optional Fan Assembly
“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
Page 41 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 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 CK20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 44 Z2514 Fan Kit 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs March 9, 2021...
- Page 45 CK20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 45 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs March 9, 2021...
- Page 46 CK20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 46 exploded Part # Description view 155-0186-S DOOR GASKET 7/8” ROUND 130-0241 5 MM THICK CERAMIC GLASS 15” X 9” 155-0254-AS GLASS GASKET 1/8 X 3/4 301B W/PSA 155-0255-B BYPASS GASKET 5/8” DENSE ROUND S.CAT203032 COMBUSTOR S.Z4498 BYPASS RETAINER KIT S.Z2430...
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Page 47: Replacement Parts
CK20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 47 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 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs March 9, 2021... -
Page 48: Warranty
Page 48 BLAZE KING WOOD LIMITED WARRANTY 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 49 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 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 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 52: Installer Notes
CK20 INSTALLER NOTES Page 52 Serial No. Installer: Please complete the following information Dealer Name & Address:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Installer (print): _______________________________________________________________ Installer (sign): _______________________________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed:________________________________________________________________ Serial No.: ___________________________________________________________________ 180-CK20.2 v1.06 per PE32 revs March 9, 2021...
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