American Energy Systems Ovation OV-1700 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

American Energy Systems Ovation OV-1700 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Ovation series woodstoves and fireplace insert

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O
vation Series
Woodstoves and Fireplace Insert
OWNER'S MANUAL
&

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual and all safety notes
Keep for future reference
Freestanding models: OV-1700, OV-2100, OV-2600, and OV-3000
Fireplace insert model: OV26-BF-I
All Ovation Wood Burning Stoves are EPA certified
American Energy Systems
150 Michigan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
320-587-6565
www.magnumheat.com
Copyright © 2008 by American Energy Systems
Version 7.1

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual and all safety notes Keep for future reference Freestanding models: OV-1700, OV-2100, OV-2600, and OV-3000 Fireplace insert model: OV26-BF-I All Ovation Wood Burning Stoves are EPA certified American Energy Systems 150 Michigan Street SE...
  • Page 2 Version 7.1...
  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Warning: THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc) SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT. Warning: Hot operation! Keep children, clothing, and furniture away from this product. Contact with skin may cause burns.
  • Page 4 Warning: Country Flame strongly recommends products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America or the National Fireplace Institute (U.S.) or Wood Energy Technical Training (Canada). Improper installation can produce property damage or personal injury. Warning: Do not operate the appliance if the door glass is broken or a door gasket is missing or damaged.
  • Page 5: Certification Of Safety Label (Sample)

    CERTIFICATION SAFETY LABEL (sample) Version 7.1...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY NOTES………………………………………………………………………………………..3 CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY LABEL (SAMPLE)……………………………………………...5 TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………………………..6 EPA CERTIFIED……………………………………………………………………………………...7 LISTING /TESTING AGENCY ……………………………………………………………………...7 OVATION LIMITED WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………9 OVATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................ 11 FUEL............................11 BLOWERS ..........................11 FIRST FIRE ........................... 11 BUILDING A FIRE ....................... 11 COMBUSTION CONTROL ....................
  • Page 7: Epa Certified

    MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES..................34 MOBILE HOME STOVE ATTACHMENT................35 MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION ................36 MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY AND DUCTS................. 36 OVATION MODEL OV-26BF-I INSERT (BAY FLAME) ..........40 INSTALLATION, GENERAL RULES ................40 INSTALLATION INTO FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES..........41 INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACES ............
  • Page 8: Warranty Information

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  • Page 9: Ovation Limited Warranty

    Please keep a copy of this warranty for your personal records or in the event of a claim American Energy Systems Inc., hereinafter referred to as (AES), warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date minus any time past one (1) year from manufacturing date, and that the product’s electrical parts and steel firepot, are free...
  • Page 10 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 11: Ovation Operating Instructions

    OVATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL Your Ovation Stove should be fueled with seasoned cordwood. Hardwoods will provide more energy per pound of wood because of higher density than softwoods. If hardwoods are utilized to fuel your appliance, the results will be a longer burning fire that requires less frequent refueling. It is recommended that whether hardwood or softwood is used, the moisture content of the wood should not exceed 20%.
  • Page 12: Combustion Control

    lighter. Hold the door slightly ajar until a good flame is established (2 or 3 minutes). Close the door to the stove once the newspaper is well ignited. As soon as the kindling fire is established, you can add cordwood. It is recommended that cordwood be placed inside the firebox from front to back (that is the fuel should have its longest dimension perpendicular to the door) and not crisscrossed or placed crossways in the firebox.
  • Page 13: High Burn Mode

    HIGH BURN MODE The maximum heat output can be obtained from your Ovation Stove by operating the firebox with a full load of wood, the door closed, and the combustion air control fully open. This high burn mode ensures an extremely hot fire while generating the maximum heat output. The Ovation line of stoves can produce a maximum range of between 60,000 to 70,000 BTU of heat per hour, depending on the model being burned.
  • Page 14: Low Burn Mode

    FIGURE 3: MEDIUM BURN AIR DAMPER SETTING To establish proper medium combustion burn mode, close the combustion air damper completely and then set the combustion air damper somewhere between the ¼ to ½ closed setting. The firebox should contain at least several medium size pieces of wood burning on a bed of hot coals. The Ovation Stove heat output will be between 30,000 and 50,000 BTU per hour in the medium combustion burn mode.
  • Page 15: Smoking - Causes

    operating efficiency. To obtain this firebox temperature after reloading of wood, the Ovation should be operated with the combustion air control fully open for a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes. Again, the time will vary depending on the room heat, moisture content of the wood and the type of wood being burned.
  • Page 16 5. Blocked Chimney The chimney serves as an exit for all gases created during the burn process. Blockage (heavy soot, dirt, or debris) of either the chimney or the air intake port may make the Ovation Stove operate improperly or render it unusable. Always ensure, prior to the heating season, that a qualified chimney sweep or stove service technician has checked the stove, chimney, and any outside air intake system for proper operation.
  • Page 17: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or other flammable liquids to start a fire. 2. Do not burn coal. The sulfur in coal will corrode the firebox. 3. Do not burn ocean driftwood or other waterlogged wood. The salt will corrode the firebox and chimney.
  • Page 18: Maintaining An Ovation Stove

    MAINTAINING AN OVATION STOVE CREOSOTE When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form a black deposit called creosote. Creosote is unspent fuel. Creosote is an indication of improper operation of the stove, improper fuel or high moisture content, improper combustion airflow, or improper installation.
  • Page 19: Gold Door Care

    4. Always use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda, or sand to control the fire. Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion. 5. Inspect outside the house to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof or any adjacent building or property.
  • Page 20: Firebrick Replacement

    FIREBRICK REPLACEMENT The intense repetitive heat inside the Ovation firebox will normally cause hairline cracks in the firebrick. Proper curing as described in “first fires” will minimize these cracks and extend the life of the Ovation firebrick. Small cracks will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the firebrick; however, if large cracks develop in the firebrick, replace them.
  • Page 21 FIGURE 6c: OVATION MODEL 2600 FIREBRICK SYSTEM BACK FLOOR BRICK PART NO. SIZE OF BRICK (4) - #1 (5) - #1 (2) - #12 (2) - #2A PP-868 - #1 - 1 ¼ X 4 ½ X 9 (FULL SIZE) (1) - #5 PP-868 - #2 - 1 ¼...
  • Page 22 FIGURE 6d: OVATION MODEL 3000 FIREBRICK SYSTEMS BACK FLOOR BRICK PART NO. SIZE OF BRICK (4) - #1 (7) - #1 (2) - #2 (2) - #2 PP-868 - #1 - 1 ¼ X 4 ½ X 9 (FULL SIZE) (1) - #5 PP-868 - #2 - 1 ¼...
  • Page 23: Door Installation

    DOOR INSTALLATION The Ovation door has been mounted and checked for proper fit at the factory. If the door is removed for any reason, care must be taken in reinstalling the door to ensure proper alignment and fit. Setting the door is quite simple. Ensure the door is in the fully open position. Once done, align the female portion of the door hinge with the male portion of the stove hinge.
  • Page 24: Glass Replacement

    DO NOT use abrasives such as steel wool or powder abrasives as they will permanently damage the glass. Once the glass has been scratched, complete replacement of the glass will be required. Use only approved 1400 degree Fahrenheit (°F) high temperature stove ceramic glass to replace any cracked or broken glass.
  • Page 25: Gasket Replacement

    Table 1 is used to determine clearances for the stove installation based on whether a single or double-wall connector is used from the appliance to the chimney. DISTANCES SINGLE-WALL PIPE DOUBLE-WALL PIPE* ALL MODELS OV-1700 & 2100 OV-2600 OV-3000 19” 20” 22” 14”...
  • Page 26: Chimney

    CHIMNEY It is extremely important that an Ovation stove be vented into a non defective, clean, and properly lined masonry chimney. The masonry chimney system must conform to all local building codes. In the event a masonry chimney is not used, a listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels should be used.
  • Page 27: Masonry Built Chimney

    The freestanding clearances for unshielded (single-wall) combustible applications, listed in TABLE 1, page 24, must be maintained. If local code allows, these distances can be reduced when acceptable shielding is provided. Consult a local code authority and professional installer to ensure that a specific installation meets proper code.
  • Page 28: Alcove Installation

    ALCOVE INSTALLATION All freestanding Ovation stove models are approved for alcove installation using double-wall chimney pipe. An alcove must not be greater than four feet deep as measured from the alcove face wall to the alcove back wall. In addition, the alcove must have at least seven feet of clearance when measured from the floor to the alcove ceiling.
  • Page 29: Thimble Installation

    i. Use the formulas provided in STEP 2a to convert values not expressed as “R.” ii. For multiple layers of material, add each R-value of each layer to determine the materials overall R-Value. c. If the overall R-value of the alternate material is greater than the R-value tested material defined in STEP 1, then the alternate floor protection is acceptable.
  • Page 30 2. All clearances and thicknesses are minimums; larger clearances and thicknesses shall be permitted. 3. Any material used to close up an opening for the connector shall be of noncombustible material. 4. A connector to a masonry chimney, except for the installation shown in FIGURE 15, shall extend in one continuous piece through the wall pass-through system and the chimney wall to the inner face of the flue liner, but not beyond.
  • Page 31 Type HT 2100 factory-built chimney length that has the same inside diameter as the chimney connector. The factory-built chimney must also have one inch or more insulation with a minimum of nine inches of airspace between the outer wall of the chimney length and any combustibles. FIGURE 16: SHEET STEEL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR, VENTILATED THIMBLE A sheet steel chimney connector must be made from material a minimum 24 gauge thick.
  • Page 32: Outside Air Combustion

    sheet steel supports that is a minimum of 24-gauge thickness and is securely fastened to the wall surfaces. Any fasteners used to secure the chimney section shall not penetrate any portion of the chimney flue liner. A minimum of three screws per chimney connector must be used. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, floor, ceiling, or similar concealed space.
  • Page 33: Hearth Pad Requirements

    HEARTH PAD REQUIREMENTS The Ovation stoves can be installed with a leg set. Inserts require no legs. All Ovation stoves require hearth pad protection. A combustible floor in front of the Ovation stove must be covered with tile, marble, stone or some other non-combustible hearth pad material. FIGURE 9, page 25, illustrate the fireplace and the hearth pad extension relationship.
  • Page 34: Mobile Home Installation

    MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A COUNTRY FLAME FREESTANDING OVATION STOVE IN ANY MOBILE HOME SLEEPING ROOM. WARNING: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A COUNTRY FLAME OVATION STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME. WARNING: A FREESTANDING OVATION STOVE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME MUST BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 24 CFR, PART 3280 (HUD).
  • Page 35: Mobile Home Stove Attachment

    2. Use of an approved thermal barrier may allow for the reduction of no barrier minimum stove clearances. Remember that a wall (wood studs covered with sheetrock, even if that wall is covered with brick) is still considered combustible. Functional thermal barriers are made of hearth pads consisting of two ¼”...
  • Page 36: Mobile Home Floor Protection

    FIGURE 18: MOBILE HOME LEG INSTALLATION OPTIONAL BLOWER COMBUSTION AIR BOLT LEGS THROUGH WALL OR FLOOR TO FLOOR MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION 1. A mobile home floor must be protected against stray sparks, radiant heat build up, or from damage during general use. 2.
  • Page 37 chimney components, each type and brand meets many various application criteria. Further, each chimney manufacturer provides excellent written instructions on HOW TO install a chimney system. This information should aid the homeowner in ensuring a certified professional completes the job properly. If there are questions, contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer.
  • Page 38 TABLE 8: MOBILE HOME (minimum) CHIMNEY SYSTEM REQUIRED PARTS FIGURE 20 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER SDP-C-9084 SPARK ARRESTOR CHIMNEY CAP SDP-F-9049V 0/12 – 6/12 ADJUSTABLE ROOF FLASHING 4 (alternate) SDP-F-9051V ROOF FLASHING, Flat (vs. SDP-F-9049V) 9/10 (alternate) SDP-S-9047N + TRIM CEILING SUPPORT BOX, Flat 9/10 SDP-SB-9048AN + TRIM...
  • Page 39 FIGURE 20: MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Version 7.1...
  • Page 40: Ovation Model Ov-26Bf-I Insert (Bay Flame)

    OVATION MODEL OV-26BF-I INSERT (BAY FLAME) INSTALLATION, GENERAL RULES Country Flame strongly recommends hiring a certified installer to professionally install your OV26-BF- I Insert. These professionals have been trained and maintain a working knowledge of the latest codes, technology and procedures to ensure a safe and efficient installation. As a minimum, the following installation guidelines should be adhered to: 1.
  • Page 41: Installation Into Factory Built Fireplaces

    6. Operation and use of electrical assemblies, such as blower motors, should include the care, maintenance, and proper routing of power supply cords following national or local codes for installation of such systems. Proper draft must be provided for the Ovation OV26-BF-I insert to operate correctly. The amount of draft in any chimney depends on the height of the chimney, the local geography, any nearby obstructions, and other factors.
  • Page 42: Installation Into Masonry Fireplaces

    INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACES When the OV26-BF-I Insert is installed into a masonry fireplace, it is not required to have a full height listed chimney liner, but a full height listed chimney liner it is strongly recommended in order to assure maximum operating efficiency.
  • Page 43 If a full height chimney liner is not used in a masonry chimney, a DIRECT FLUE CONNECTION may be used. FIGURE 23 illustrates a direct connect method. An optional low clearance offset flue adaptor may be required to allow proper connection to the chimney. Consult local building codes and the direct flue connection manufacturer’s installation guide for restrictions and proper use.
  • Page 44 The top trim piece should align with the side trim panel edges. Refer to the instructions provided with the Country Flame shroud kit. The OV26-BF-I Insert is factory equipped with two thermostatically controlled blowers. A variable speed control allows the fan speed to be regulated by the homeowner. Also included at the factory is a manual blower thermostat by-pass switch.
  • Page 45: Bay Flame Firebrick Installation

    BAY FLAME FIREBRICK INSTALLATION FIGURE 25: OV26-BF-I INSERT FIREBRICK SYSTEM BACK FLOOR BRICK PART NO. SIZE OF BRICK (4) - #1 (6) - #1 (2) - #4 (2) - #2 PP-868 - #1 - 1 ¼ X 4 ½ X 9 (FULL SIZE) SIDES PP-868 - #3 - 1 ¼...
  • Page 46: Ov26-Bf-I Insert Clearances

    OV26-BF-I INSERT CLEARANCES FIGURE 26 shows the required clearances from the OV26-BF-I Insert to any combustible material. These are minimum clearances and additional clearance is acceptable. FIGURE 26: INSERT REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CAUTION: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST NOT PROTRUDE MORE THAN 1 INCH TO EACH SIDE OF THE INSERT.
  • Page 47: Ov26-Bf-I Electrical

    OV26-BF-I ELECTRICAL FIGURE 27: OV26-BF-I ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FIGURE 27 shows the electrical diagram of the dual blower Ovation 26-BF-Insert stove. The snap disk over ride switch allows the operator to test or operate the blower system before the snap disk gets to operating temperature and turns the blower system on.
  • Page 48: How It Works

    HOW IT WORKS FIGURE 27: OVATION WOOD-BURNING COMBUSTION SYSTEM WOOD COMBUSTION BASICS FIGURE 27, above, shows the process by which dry seasoned wood is turned into heat in the Ovation stove. The following information provides some wood combustion basics. understanding of this process will ensure a lifetime of satisfaction from your Ovation stove. Proper care and maintenance will ensure that the Ovation stove requires minimal maintenance while providing maximum heating comfort for your environment.
  • Page 49 Based on an understanding of FIGURE 28, it is obvious that properly seasoned dry hardwood provides greater heat energy than moist, green, or softwood. The heat released during the burn process thoroughly warms the firebox, thus sustaining combustion. An Ovation’s firebox temperature can approach 2000 Fahrenheit as complete combustion of the exhaust gases occurs.
  • Page 50 “burn out” because the combustion chamber will drop below the critical “ignition temperature” required to ensure the release of volatile gases from the wood. Seasoned wood, because of its dryness and low burning temperature will ensure an ample supply of volatile and carbon matters available for a continued burn process.
  • Page 51: Appendix A: Specifications

    APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ITEM OV-1700 OV-2100 OV-2600 OV-3000 OV26-BF-I 25.5” x 21” 25.5” x 21” 215.5” x 26” 25.5”x 30.5” 25.5” x 26” WIDTH x DEPTH HEIGHT ON LEGS 28” 28” 28” 28.75” 20”* FIREBOX CAPACITY (CU/FT) EMISSIONS (GR/HR) BTU (cordwood**)
  • Page 52: Appendix B: Operating Tips

    APPENDIX B: OPERATING TIPS Always start a fire with small kindling. The small fire will heat the chimney and improve draft as wood is added to the fire. Add small amounts of wood until the stove is hot. As the stove reaches operating temperature add slightly larger pieces of split wood.
  • Page 53: Appendix C: Replacement Parts

    APPENDIX C: REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PP-868 Firebrick (Specify number) OV-101 Brick Bracket (Back) OV-109 Brick Bracket (Sides) PP-902 Gasket Rope Replacement (4.5 ft) PP-88 Gasket Tape Seal for Glass (4 ft) PP-391 Sodium Silicate Glue (for Door Rope Gasket) PP-48 Glass - 15 ½”...

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