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PRINCESS PE32

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.

REPORT #F18-420

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, ﬁ re 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-PE32 v3.00

May 06, 2024

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Page 1 PRINCESS PE32 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.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PE32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 CERTIFICATION LABEL ________________________________________________________ 4 PREFACE ____________________________________________________________________ 5 EPA CERTIFICATION TEST DATA ....................5 SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________________________________________ 6 PARTS INCLUDED .......................... 6 REQUIRED KIT ..........................6 REQUIRED KIT (MUST INSTALL ONE OPTION) ................. 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......................
Page 3 PE32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR _______________________________________________________ 28 COMBUSTOR MONITORING ......................28 COMBUSTOR TESTING ......................... 28 COMBUSTOR CLEANING ......................29 COMBUSTOR REPLACEMENT ...................... 29 COMBUSTOR WARRANTY ......................31 COMBUSTOR TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 32 MAINTENANCE _______________________________________________________________ 34 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ....................34 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER MAINTENANCE .................
Page 4: Certification Label
MOBILES (USA) ET DANS LES BÂTIMENTS TRANSPORTABLES (CAN) Install and use this appliance 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. To be installed as a freestanding space heater with the clearances listed below and in the installation instructions. Not to be installed in any ﬁ replace. DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Page 5: Preface
PREFACE Page 5 The content within this manual describes the installation EPA CERTIFICATION TEST DATA and operation of the Blaze King PE32. It is against Burn Category CO Avg Emission Rate federal regulations to operate this appliance in a manner Low Burn 0.30 g/min...
Page 6: Specifications
PE32 SPECIFICATIONS Page 6 PRINCESS PE32, PE32 SPECIFICATIONS Flue Collar Opening 6” I.D. (152 mm) Firebox Door Opening 16 1/2” x 8 3/4” (420 mm x 223 mm) Firebox Volume 2.86 ft (0.081 m Tested Fuel Length 16.75” (426 mm) Wood Capacity (approximate) White Oak - 60 lb (27.2 kg) / Douglas Fir - 40 lb (18.1 kg)
Page 7: Appliance Dimensions
PE32 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 7 PE32 WITH PARLOR LEG KIT (S.Z1713) " " 3" " " " " 9 " " 27" 180-PE32 v3.00 May 06, 2024...
Page 8 PE32 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 8 PE32 WITH CLASSIC BASE KIT (S.Z3284) " " 3" " " " " " " 27" 180-PE32 v3.00 May 06, 2024...
Page 9 PE32 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Page 9 PE32 WITH ULTRA PEDESTAL KIT (S.Z3903) " " 3" " " 32 " " 9 " " 27" 180-PE32 v3.00 May 06, 2024...
Page 10: Safety Clearances
32.75” x 42.5” (832 mm x 1080 mm) in USA and 43” x 52.5” (1093 x 1334 mm) in Canada Blaze King does not recommend adhesive based vinyl ﬂ ooring in front of appliances due to thermal expansion and warping which could be permanent.
Page 11: 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 eﬃ ciency appliance and will require ﬁ ne tuning of your chimney system in order to maximize draft performance.
Page 12: Venting System
PE32 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS Page 12 VENTING SYSTEM A venting system consists of: • Appliance Connector - a “stove top adaptor” that creates a positive connection between the appliance and ﬂ ue pipe. • Flue Pipe - either single or double wall pipe that is only used within the room, connecting the appliance to either a ceiling box or wall pass through.
Page 13: Connection To A Masonry Chimney
Canada, refer to CAN/ CSA-B365, the Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment). 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 14: 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 15: Installation Instructions
In USA, please adhere to minimum safe clearance dimensions. 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 16: Optional Accessories
PE32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 16 For mobile home or transportable building installations, the appliance must be securely fastened to the ﬂ oor using the tie-downs provided in the Outside Air Kit. • For Parlor Leg Kit (S.Z1713), use the S.ZR8039 Leg Anchor Kit to secure stove to the ﬂ...
Page 17: Parlor Leg Kit (S.z1713)
PE32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 NOTE: EITHER S.Z1713 PARLOR LEG KIT, S.Z3284 CLASSIC BASE KIT, OR S.Z3903 ULTRA PEDESTAL KIT, MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE THE APPLIANCE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE CHIMNEY AND BE READY FOR USE. PARLOR LEG KIT (S.Z1713) TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: 3/4”...
Page 18: Classic Base Kit (S.z3284)
PE32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 CLASSIC BASE KIT (S.Z3284) TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: 7/16” and 3/4” wrench or socket wrench INSTALLATION 1. Lean the appliance backwards to gain access to the bottom side. NOTE: Use extreme caution when maneuvering the appliance to avoid injury and/or damage to the ﬂ...
Page 19: Ultra Pedestal Kit (S.z3903)
PE32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 ULTRA PEDESTAL KIT (S.Z3903) TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: 7/16” wrench or socket wrench INSTALLATION 1. Lean the appliance backwards to gain access to the bottom side. NOTE: Use extreme caution when maneuvering the appliance to avoid injury and/or damage to the ﬂ oor or appliance.
Page 20: Door Installation And Change-Out (S.z4786)
PE32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE-OUT (S.Z4786) To install the door upon appliance installation or to change it out, follow these steps: 1. Align bottom door hinge hole with bottom ﬁ rebox hinge pin. (Fig. 12) Note: Door is heavy, hold ﬁ rmly. 2.
Page 21: 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 ﬁ re has been established within the appliance, the fan speed should match the thermostat control setting.
Page 22: Selecting Wood
PE32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 22 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 23: Bypass Door
PE32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 BYPASS DOOR Your catalytic wood burning appliance is ﬁ tted with a bypass door which allows exhaust from the ﬁ re to temporarily bypass the catalytic combustor. The bypass door is located inside the dome of the ﬁ rebox at the top of the appliance.
Page 24: Usable Firebox Loading Area
USABLE FIREBOX LOADING AREA Your Blaze King wood heater is designed and tested to be an exceptionally clean burning and highly eﬃ cient heater. To obtain both clean burning and utmost eﬃ ciencies, you should ONLY load fuel in the area indicated by the grey shaded area in the image below.
Page 25: Lighting The Fire
ﬁ re going until the next reloading time. Don’t be afraid to ﬁ ll it completely if necessary. With the Blaze King thermostat, the wood will only burn at the rate set on the thermostat. Once the ﬁ...
Page 26: Reloading Procedure
PE32 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” PROCEDURE ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE.
Page 27: Optimal Low Burn Thermostat Setting
OPTIMAL LOW BURN THERMOSTAT SETTING TESTED LOW BURN SETTING Your Blaze King appliance was tested and certiﬁ ed in accordance to the New Source Performance 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 28: 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 “dysfunctional”, please refer to the “CATALYTIC THERMOMETER”...
Page 29: Combustor Cleaning
If the catalytic combustor has been deemed “dysfunctional” 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 30 PE32 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR Page 30 3. There are metal tabs across the bottom and on either side of the combustor. Using a ﬂ at 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).
Page 31: 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 #115-0556. Please consult the catalytic combustor warranty info also supplied with this appliance. Warranty claims should...
Page 32: 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-PE32 v3.00...
Page 33 Solution: Avoid ﬂ ooding 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.
Page 34: Maintenance
PE32 MAINTENANCE Page 34 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 35: Ash Removal Continued
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 36: 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 37: Door Glass Cleaning
If bypass door gasket replacement is required, only replace with OEM 5/8” ﬁ ber 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 38: Venting System Maintenance
PE32 MAINTENANCE Page 38 VENTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The entire chimney system must be cleaned and inspected regularly, especially during the coldest months of the burn season. The most eﬃ cient method to clean the chimney is to “sweep” it using a brush. Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come oﬀ...
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Page 39 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 40 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 41 Consult your blaze King Dealer. Bypass door leaking or not closing completely. Inspect and clean area around bypass doors. Adjust or replace gasket if necessary. Consult your Blaze King Dealer. PROBLEM: Spots of creosote accumulation in ﬂ ue pipe or chimney. CAUSE SOLUTION Air leaks in ﬂ...
Page 42: Replacement Parts
PE32 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 42 exploded Part # Description view S.155.0255.B.3 BYPASS GASKET - 3 ft 115-0556 COMBUSTOR S.Z4819 BYPASS RETAINER KIT S.Z4438 FLAME SHIELD S.Z4551 DOME GUARD REPLACEMENT KIT S.155.0186.6 DOOR GASKET - 5 ft 130-0246 GLASS CERAMIC 5MM S.155.0254.6 DOOR GLASS GASKET - 4 ft S.Z4786...
Page 43 PE32 REPLACEMENT PARTS Page 43 Brick Layout Part # A SIZE BRICK B SIZE BRICK FT SIZE BRICK I SIZE BRICK QC SIZE BRICK X SIZE BRICK S.Z1714 Fan Kit Part # Description RHEOSTAT WITH 145-0136 OFF (O/H/LOW) RHEOSTAT KNOB 220-0137 BLACK SILVER...
Page 44: 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 45 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 ﬁ rst page of the Owner’s Manual. Include a copy of the original purchase invoice and a description of the problem.
Page 46 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 47 For parts of the Blaze King wood stove 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 48: Installer Notes
PE32 INSTALLER NOTES Page 48 Installer - Please complete the following information: Dealer Name & Address:________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Installer Name (print): _________________________________________________________ Installer Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Installer Phone #: ____________________________________________________________ Date Installed:________________________________________________________________ Appliance Serial No.: __________________________________________________________ 180-PE32 v3.00 May 06, 2024...

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