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SIROCCO 20 SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC STOVE: SC20 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference. Report # 142-S-11d-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.
Disregarding inspection and code requirements may jeopardize your homeowner's insurance. Since some insurance carriers require notifi cation of a stove installation, contact your insurance agent. We want your Blaze King to give you a lifetime of trouble-free operation.
Combustor part number: Z4400G-M. Provide adequate outside air for combustion. *Replace with only ceramic glass, 5 mm. Thickness. Unit must be installed with Blaze King Leg Kit Z2613BK or Blaze King Pedestal Kit Z2603BK (for SC20) / Z2703BK (for SC30) provided, attach as shown in the installation instructions.
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.
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SIROCCO 20 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.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. Install at least one smoke This appliance is designed detector on each fl oor of your and approved for burning cord home to ensure your safety. It wood only. should be located away from...
FREIGHT DAMAGE Th is product was carefully inspected before it left Blaze King. Inspect the unit thoroughly upon its arrival. If damage is found report it to the carrier and then immediately fi le a freight damage claim.
Th ey cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fi re. Th e chimney connector between the stove and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible. Blaze King recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45° elbows instead of a single 90° elbow. A minimum 36” rise is recommended prior to any elbows being used.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 14 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”...
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If covers are to be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on noncombustible spacers at least 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.
SIROCCO 20 Page 16 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.
2) screw driver and a 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.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. PEDESTAL (Z2603BK) NOTE: EITHER PEDESTAL OR LEG KIT (SEE NEXT PAGE) MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE STOVE CAN BE DUCTED AND READY FOR USE. TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: 7/16” socket wrench and a square (Robertson #2) screwdriver.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. 3. Begin to thread in all four 1/4”-20 washer bolts until halfway in (included w/ pedestal kit). 4. Remove the Ash Drawer from the assembled pedestal. (Can also remove pedestal back panel if needed) 5.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. LEG KIT (Z2613BK) NOTE: EITHER LEG KIT OR PEDESTAL (SEE PREVIOUS PAGE) MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE STOVE CAN BE DUCTED AND READY FOR USE. TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: 3/4” wrench or socket wrench INSTALLATION 1.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE-OUT (Z2680BK or Z2680SA) To install the door upon stove installation or to change it out, follow these steps: WARNING: DOOR IS HEAVY, PLEASE HOLD FIRMLY. INSTALLATION 1. Align bottom door hinge hole with bottom fi rebox hinge pin 2.
SIROCCO 20 Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOUR FIRST FIRE! Th e following pages contain information on the major components and operation of your stove. 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 stove.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. FUEL Blaze King recommends using dry seasoned wood, split and stacked and protected from rain for at least 24 months with a moisture content of 13% or lower. It takes a great deal of energy to evaporate the moisture contained in green wood and that energy will not be heating your house.
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Many new stove users hesitate to load enough wood to sustain a fi re. Put as much fuel into the stove as it will hold. Don’t be afraid to fi ll it completely*. With the Blaze King automatic thermostat, the wood will only burn at the rate set on the thermostat.
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Th ank you again for purchasing a Blaze King catalytic wood stove. Be sure and tell your friends how you much less time and money you spent on obtaining wood for the winter because your new Blaze King uses wood so effi ciently.
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SIROCCO 20 Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. FAN OPERATION If you have the Optional Fan Assembly installed, the fan should be off until the stove reaches normal operating temperatures. Aft er approximately 30 minutes, the fan speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting, i.e.
SIROCCO 20 Page 27 CREOSOTE CREOSOTE — FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. Th e creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining.
Page 28 MAINTENANCE Your appliance has been manufactured in the Blaze King tradition of high quality. To ensure years of trouble free operation, have your stove serviced regularly by your Blaze King dealer. Periodically during the heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and fi rebox so your system is ready for next fall. Inspect all fi rebricks and replace any damaged bricks.
SIROCCO 20 Page 29 MAINTENANCE cont. CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, CLEANING Under certain conditions, ash particles may become attached to the face of the combustor. Th ese may be seen while the combustor is in the glowing stage, or when the fi re is out. Any deposit on the visible face of the combustor should be removed.
( Blaze King recommends your dealer perform this task) Your BLAZE KING is equipped with a door which uses a strong, heat-resistant ceramic glass intended to withstand extremely high temperatures and tested for continuous use above 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this glass can be broken through improper use.
LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT (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 material, ready to re-install. See your Blaze King dealer.
Holding the probe with a pair of pliers, loosen the bolt on the top of the dial. 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 OPTIONAL 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
SIROCCO 20 Page 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS Chinook CK20 & Sirocco SC20 Fan Kit OM-SC20 E V1.10 April 2, 2014...
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SIROCCO 20 Page 37 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. OM-SC20 E V1.10 April 2, 2014...
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SIROCCO 20 Page 38 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Replacement Parts and Kit list for Sirocco SC20 OM-SC20 E V1.10 April 2, 2014...
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SIROCCO 20 Page 39 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Brick Layout ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. 0830J CERAMIC BLANKET A Size Brick D Size Brick DC Size Brick EK Size Brick MT Size Brick QC Size Brick R Size Brick SC Size Brick SI Size Brick OM-SC20 E V1.10...
Blaze King and its respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fi red appliances purchased from an authorized Blaze King 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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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