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Model 208
CERTIFIED TO AMERICAN NATIONAL
STANDARD Z21.88-2017
AND APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF UL307b
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured home (USA only) or
mobile home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the
appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future
reference.
TESTED AND LISTED BY
66 Airpark Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784
email: info@woodstove.com
OWNER'S MANUAL
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns
from the hot viewing glass is provided with this
appliance and shall be installed for the protection
of children and other at-risk individuals.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
DANGER!
HOT GLASS WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Tel: 800-866-4344
Fax: 603-298-5958
Rev7 (02/2023)

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model 208 DANGER! HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this...
  • Page 2 NOTICE! The installation of the Mini Franklin Gas Stove must conform with local codes, or in the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • NOTICE: USED TO ADDRESS PRACTICES NOT RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY. QUESTIONS: TO THE INSTALLING TECHNICIAN: First, thank you from all of us at Woodstock Soapstone Co. for installing this 1-800-866-4344 Franklin Fireplace for one of our customers. If you have any questions about installation, please call us at 800-866-4344.
  • Page 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifications 1. CODE APPROVALS • Direct Vent • Natural Gas • LPG The Woodstock Mini Franklin Gas Stove is listed as a direct vent appliance. This type of appliance draws all of its air for combustion from outside of the dwelling through specially designed pipe.

  • Page 5: Tools Needed To Install The Fireplace

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Installation Tools and Materials Needed Hearth: The hearth immediately under the Stove should be constructed of non-combustible material - ceramic tile (not vinyl), stone, or metal. Protect wood, carpet or any combustible surface with a hearth that covers an area equal to the full width and depth of the Stove (14 "...
  • Page 6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Approved Clearances for Inside Locations WARNING! Due to high temperatures, the Mini Franklin Gas Stove should be placed out of traffic and away from furniture, draperies and other combustibles. The Mini Franklin Gas Stove is approved for venting in three configurations: (1) Up vertically and then elbow through an outside wall with a maximum verical rise of 6 feet and maximum horizontal run of 3...

  • Page 7: Approved Clearances For Inside Locations

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Approved Clearances for Inside Locations 5. APPROVED CLEARANCES FOR INSIDE LOCATIONS CONT. 3" 1.5" Min. 11” 8" 1.5" 2" 3" Illustration 5.2 Minimum Clearances: Parallel Installation Illustration 5.1 Minimum Clearances: Corner Parallel Installation Installation Minimum Clearances Corner Installation Min. Clearance from back of pipe to wall..3" Minimum Clearances Min.
  • Page 8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Approved Venting/Chimney Configurations 6. APPROVED VENTING/CHIMNEY CONFIGURATIONS A. Side Wall Venting (Up & Out) In this venting configuration, the pipe rises directly from the back of the Stove. The exhaust travels up, through two elbows, and out through a side wall.

  • Page 9: Approved Venting/Chimney Configurations

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Approved Venting/Chimney Configurations SNORKEL MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DISTANCES • Maximum run ............24 inches Note: Use of a 45 deg. elbow to install in a corner location is allowed • Minimum Distance between the inside wall and the back of Fireplace ...............2" •...
  • Page 10 The appliance must be securely bolted to the floor or wall mount with steel straps secured to the leg bolts and to the floor with minimum 1/4” lag bolts. Contact Woodstock Soapstone Company for steel straps. The appliance must be grounded to the manufactured home trailer frame with a No.

  • Page 11: Approved Venting/Chimney Terminal Clearances

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 7. APPROVED VENTING/CHIMNEY TERMINAL CLEARANCES A. Clearance to a permanently closed window....12" B. Clearance to a window or door that may be opened ..12" Roof C. Clearance above grade. Also, clearance over deck, porch, veranda or balcony .....12" Ventilated D.
  • Page 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 VENTING CONNECTION BASICS Connecting the 3” x 5” Pipe to the Stove 1. The first section of pipe (elbow or straight) attached to the Mini Franklin needs to be secured to the flue collar with three self-tapping screws. Start by removing the two screws that hold the upper portion of the back cover to the stove.
  • Page 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 VENTING CONNECTION BASICS 3” x 5” Direct Vent Pipe Orientation 1. The SC 3”x5” Direct Vent pipe connects to the Mini Franklin Gas Stove with the male end down (towards the stove) and the female end up (away from stove).
  • Page 14 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 8. ASSEMBLING THE FIREPLACE 1. INSTALLING THE LOGSET Your Mini Franklin Gas Stove has been carefully assembled by our craftsmen. Because of the fragile nature of the ceramic logset it is packaged separately to ensure safe shipping, and requires minor assembly.

  • Page 15: Pre-Installation Inspection Checklist

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 9. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLER 1. Check that both intake and exhaust venting are clear of any debris or other obstruction at the back of the Stove. 2. Check that the gas manifold is connected to both the controller and the orifice at the back wall of the Stove and is free from damage.

  • Page 16: Air Shutter Adjustment / Screen Barrier

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Natural gas: 3.5" w.c. manifold pressure 4.0" w.c. minimum inlet supply for adjustment 5. LIGHT THE STOVE, FOLLOWING LIGHTING DIRECTIONS ON PAGE 21. (FRONT GLASS AND FRONT CASTING MUST BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO LIGHTING) 6. The Air Shutter covers the end of the venturi opening at the base of the Burner Pan and controls the air/fuel mixture.
  • Page 17 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 The Screen Barrier for the Glass Front A screen barrier has been installed on the front of your Mini Franklin Gas Stove to reduce the risk of burn from the hot viewing glass, It has been installed at the factory for the protection of children and other at-risk individuals.

  • Page 18: Testing Check List And Warranty Registration

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warranty Registration 12. TESTING CHECK LIST AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION WARRANTY REGISTRATION Owner Name: __________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Installer Name:_______________________________________________________________ Company_______________________________________Telephone: ___________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Stove Model: ________________________________________________________________ Serial #: _______________________________________LPG ___________NG ___________ Purchase Date: _________________________Installation Date: ________________________ TESTING CHECK LIST Installer Owner Installer...
  • Page 20 Check venting for blockage, loose connections, and that configuration 6. Lack of oxygen. meets requirements for the stove. 7. High wind. a. Call Woodstock Soapstone Company for windguard options designed for your stove and installation. 1. Gas Control knob in wrong Pilot burning, a.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting - Installer Only

    4. Low pilot flame. a. Adjust the setting of the “pilot” valve on the controller. (Check inlet pressure first). 5. Flame Impingement a. If the logset is covering the pilot output contact Woodstock Soapstone (logset position). for information. 1. Pressure relief lids not a.

  • Page 22: Lighting Instructions

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Your Gas Fireplace 15. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. This appliance has a pilot. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lighting Instructions – If you attempt to light the stove too soon the accumulated gas will ignite, causing an explosion. 3. WHEN THE PILOT LIGHTS, CONTINUE TO HOLD THE KNOB IN FOR 10 SECONDS SO THE PILOT WILL STAY LIT. –...
  • Page 24 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lighting Instructions Technical Note: HOW THE PILOT SAFETY CONTROL WORKS: When lit, the pilot flame warms a thermocouple. The heated thermocouple produces a small electrical current that activates an electromagnet which keeps the pilot gas supply valve open. When you hold down the control knob after the pilot initially lights, you are manually keeping open the gas supply until the thermocouple warms up enough to automatically keep the gas supply valve open.

  • Page 25: Safety Instructions

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safety Instructions 16. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot that •...

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional Controls 17. REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Mini Franklin gas stove is available with an optional remote control. The remote can adjust flame height, turn the main burner on and off when pilot is lit, as well as function as a timer or thermostat for your stove. The remote control unit has two main components, a remote transmitter Auto (see diagram 17.1) and a receiver.
  • Page 27 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional Controls temperature has been set in the transmitter the stove will automatically cycle on and Gas control off and/or adjust flame height to maintain valve Diode • As a timer - specific on and off times can be pre-set in the transmitter and will be maintained in this mode.

  • Page 28: Lighting The Fire For Remote Control Owners

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lighting the Fire for Remote Control Owners 18. LIGHTING THE FIRE FOR REMOTE CONTROL OWNERS To light the main burner with the optional remote: Confirm the pilot is lit. If not lit, follow instructions for control lighting pilot on page 21. knob Turn the right gas control knob counterclockwise to the ON position.

  • Page 29: Routine Maintenance

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Routine Maintenance 19. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Before performing any maintenance, turn the gas control knob to the “off” position. This will extinguish both the fire and the pilot flame. Wait until the Fireplace is cold before cleaning. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CAST IRON OR SOAPSTONE The metal and soapstone exterior of the Mini Franklin Gas Stove may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
  • Page 30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Routine Maintenance Use only the correct Woodstock Soapstone Company part #G-140 Robax Ceramic Glass/Frame Assembly. If the ceramic front glass becomes cracked or damaged, follow the instructions below to remove the frame and damaged glass. INSTRUCTIONS TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR REPLACE...

  • Page 31: Annual Inspection

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual Inspection 20. ANNUAL INSPECTION ANNUAL INSPECTION The Mini Franklin Gas Stove and venting system should be inspected before use, and at least annually by a qualified field service person to ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed, the venting components are in good condition, and that the appliance is working properly.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting - Owner

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Troubleshooting - Owner 21. TROUBLESHOOTING – OWNER These are troubleshooting problems you could check before calling a technician. If these do not work, you must call in a qualified gas technician. PROBLEM SOLUTION • Pilot will not light even though gas 1.
  • Page 33 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Troubleshooting - Owner PROBLEM SOLUTION • Glass has white residue on inside 2. Contaminants from paints or sealants used in manufacturing the Fireplace. Clean with glass cleaner. (continued) • Glass has brown residue inside. 1. Over long periods of time (months), this may occur if you are burning LP gas because it has more impurities than natural gas.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Woodstock Soapstone Stoves. In addition to this limited warranty, you have our assurance that we will be here to assist you in the installation, operation and maintenance of your Woodstock Soapstone Stove for the life of the Fireplace. Our customer service team is always happy to answer your questions.
  • Page 35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix A APPENDIX A. PARTS LIST AND REAR EXPLODED VIEW DIAGRAM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31...

  • Page 36: Appendix A - Parts List

    Manifold Tube To order parts, or for information about parts or G-330 Flex Line w/ Coupler service, please contact: G-331 MF C1 Burner Pan Gasket Woodstock Soapstone Company, Inc. G-332a Ember Bed 66 Airpark Road G-332b Logset West Lebanon, NH 03784...
  • Page 37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appendix B APPENDIX B. WIRING DIAGRAM - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Gas Control Valve Battery Compartment Remote Receiver Sensor INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER If you choose the optional remote control unit, installation is as easy as connecting the remote receiver and installing batteries in the transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 38 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix B right end of the receiver, slide the large plastic plug (wire side pointing up) firmly over the green tab on the right side of the receiver. Note: Plug will fit securely in only one position. 4.) Install required batteries after all wire connections have been made.

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