Installation and operating instructions (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bosca SPIRIT 550
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SPIRIT 550 Wood Stove Installation and Operating Instructions Save These Instructions Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA SPIRIT 550 Wood Stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
SAFETY NOTICES When your BOSCA SPIRIT 550 is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building, fire officials, or authority having jurisdiction about restrictions, permit and installation inspection requirements in your area.
S627. Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA SPIRIT 550. The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with your SPIRIT 550’s safe installation, operation and maintenance. It contains information that will be useful, so save it for future reference.
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OWNER´S MANUAL In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum of 2” (50mm) beyond either side of the pipe. How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable. All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used.
OWNER´S MANUAL Installation Clearances It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect local installation regulations. This is for your safety! The manufacturer is not responsible for the product, if it is not installed following these recommendations. These clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority.
OWNER´S MANUAL Chimney Connection The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney. For use with the appliance the chimney connector MUST be 6” in diameter, with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black steel or 26 gauge blued steel. Aluminium and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the appliance.
(where needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended Insullation Shield by BOSCA. The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation. (See fig. 3)
OWNER´S MANUAL Masonry Fireplace Chimney Cap There are listed kits available to connect a stove to a masonry Storm Collar fireplace. The kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fireplace damper. The existing damper may have to be Adjustable roof removed to allow installation.
Replacement Parts, pg. 16) which you can purchase from an Roof Flashing official BOSCA dealer, a 4” single wall aluminum flex pipe of appropriate length for installation, a rain cap and two 4” clamps, available at your local hardware retailer.
OWNER´S MANUAL OPERATING AND LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Your SPIRIT 550’s performance depends largely on how it is operated. Please read this section carefully before lighting your first fire. When you light your first fire, the stove will emit some smoke and the smell of paint. This is normal. Open the windows to vent the room and eliminate the smell .
Baffle Your SPIRIT 550 stove has a removeable baffle that needs to be replaced periodically, depending on the stove’s use. When the baffle needs to be removed, make sure that the stove is cold before putting your hands into the firebox.
Before lighting a new fire, ensure that the door is seated in its correct position. Use only ceramic glass for use in wood stoves. Do not use other type of glass. If the ceramic glass of your stove needs to be replaced, contact your Official BOSCA Dealer. Glass Cleaning One of the more attractive features of your stove is that you can actually enjoy seeing the fire.
DOOR Your SPIRIT 550 uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets at the interior of the front and ashtray doors to sealed it. After a time of use, gaskets can become brittle and compressed, begin to lose their effectiveness and need to be replace.
Once the upper part of the brick is well seated, push it towards the inside surface of the firebox, until the brick is completely seated in place. If you need to replace Refractory Bricks, check with your Official BOSCA Dealer. Handle After some use, it may be necessary to replace the wood part of the front door handle.
OWNER´S MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING Your SPIRIT 550 will operate with few problems, and most of those will occur due to incorrect operation, poor-quality wood, improper installation, or failure to clean the flue piping. The following lists solutions to the most common problems in the operation of the SPIRIT 550:...
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TESTED TO / TESTE AUX NORMES: UL 1482, ULC-S627 Serial Number MODEL / MODÈLE: SPIRIT 550 Room Heater, Solid Fuel Type. For use in mobile homes only in US. Numero de Serie Appareil de Chauffage à Combustibles Solides. Pour usage dans les maisons mobiles seulement dans EU.
This warranty is non-transferable and is made to the original retail purchaser only provided that the purchase was made through an authorized dealer of BOSCA. It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions furnished with the product, as well as any applicable local and national codes. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty.
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OWNER´S MANUAL LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model: Style: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Purchased From: -20-...
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BOSCA CHILE S.A. Av. Américo Vespucio 2077 Huechuraba Santiago - Chile Telephone : (56) 2 3288500 Fax: (56) 2 624 1891 www.boscastoves.com Made in Chile...
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