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Superior WXS2021WS Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Free-Standing

EPA Certified

Wood-Burning Stoves
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
P/N 900109-01, Rev. NC, 12/2013
P900109-01
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900189-01.
Ce manuel d'installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la
pièce 900189-01.
Report # 100854192PRT-001
• Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surfaces of this appliance will
• Carefully supervise children in the same room as appliance.
This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the pos-
sibility of a house fire. Please read this entire installation and operation manual
before installing and using your wood stove. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact
your local building or fire officials to obtain a permit and information
on any installation requirements and inspection requirements
in your area.
be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while after
shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may result.
Wood-Burning Stove
Model WXS2021WS
WARNING

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  • Page 1: Epa Certified

    For Future Reference P/N 900109-01, Rev. NC, 12/2013 Wood-Burning Stove P900109-01 Model WXS2021WS A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 900189-01. Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900189-01.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Chimney Installation ..............10 Manufactured (mobile) Home Installations ........10 Chimney - Wall Pass-Through Requirements ......11 When you purchased your new wood stove, you joined the ranks of thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs Outside Combustion Air Kit Installation ........

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed by INFORMATION a professional chimney sweep. Do not attempt to burn out heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire. If large ac- cumulations are occurring, review your burning procedures.

  • Page 4: Testing Information

    TESTING INFORMATION SELECTING THE PROPER VENTING SYSTEM This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic The appliance is merely one component of a larger system. The other wood heaters. These heaters meet the U.S. Environmental Protection equally important component is the venting system. This is necessary for Agency’s emissions limits for wood heaters sold on or after July 1, 1990.

  • Page 5: Negative Pressure Warning

    NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING Chimney Height Requirements The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ (3m) In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air (see Figure 1).

  • Page 6: Clearances To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR Minimum 6" diameter, minimum 24 MSG black steel connector pipe with WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE UL103HT listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- or masonry chimney.

  • Page 7: Installation Clearances

    INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - REFER TO FIGURES 2, 3 AND 4 Corner Installation Parallel Installation Parallel Installation Combustible Wall Combustible Wall Stove 6” Ø Flue Floor Collar Floor Protection Protection Stove Stove Floor Protection Top View Canada Top View Side View See note 8 Figure 2 Figure 4...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Approved for residential and manufactured home installations. • Optional Kits Available: Blower The WXS2021WS woodstove is safety Outside Air Kit listed with the following agency: Square-foot heating capacities and burn times are approximations only. • Intertek, Tested to UL 1482, ULC S627...

  • Page 9: Typical Installation Figures

    TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS YOUR CHIMNEY INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. Single Wall Pipe Using 6” Diameter Single Wall Connector Pipe INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS! Chimney Termination Storm Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Support Assembly Slip Adaptor Single wall stove pipe must not pass through...

  • Page 10: Chimney Installation

    CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Double Wall Pipe • Install chimney as per manufacturer’s instructions. Some brands of Using 6” Diameter Type L-Vent Connector Pipe pipe may require removal of the spacer ring in the flue collar. Manufactured (Mobile) Home Installation Shown • All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS required by NFPA No.

  • Page 11: Chimney - Wall Pass-Through Requirements

    Chimney Connector Systems and Clearances System A from Combustible Walls for Residential Heat- Minimum chimney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 in. (51mm) ing Appliances (NFPA 211) - Refer to Figure 9 Minimum clearance 12 in. (305mm) System A. Minimum 3.5 in. (90 mm) thick brick masonry wall framed of brick into combustible wall with a minimum of 12 in.

  • Page 12: Outside Combustion Air Kit Installation

    OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR KIT INSTALLATION Outside Air Kits Order: 1 ea. P/N UZIAD Outside Air Coupler Kit (connects outside air ducting, UZI, to stove) 1 ea. P/N UZI Outside Air Ducting Kit (includes 4” insulated flex x 10’ long) Outside Air Coupler 1 ea.

  • Page 13: Brick Installation

    BRICK INSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of sharp edges inside the stove. Measure bricks before installing, as per list of dimensions in Figure 15. 1. Install the brick as shown in Figure 15. 2. The baffle boards are pre-installed. Ensure that they have not moved during shipping.

  • Page 14: Post Installation Checks

    FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLS: POST INSTALLATION CHECKS Be sure the stove is properly grounded Check that all chimney pipe joints are secured and installed according to the Be sure the stove is properly securely manufacturers instruction. fastened to the floor If used, make sure the outside air kit is Be sure the outside air vent is free of properly installed and unobstructed.

  • Page 15: Paint Curing

    PAINT CURING DOOR OPERATION Do not close the door tightly during the “Burn-In Period.” Also, open Do not operate the appliance with the door open or ajar other the door frequently (every 5-10 minutes) to keep the gasket from than possibly during start up to create a draft (Do not leave the adhering to the curing paint.

  • Page 16: Starting And Maintaining A Fire

    STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE THE FRONT DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN. CAUTION: Do Not alter the adjustment range of the draft control NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIqUIDS TO START OR REKINDLE for increased firing for any reason. A SOLID FUEL FIRE!! 2.

  • Page 17: Fuel

    Standard Cord of 8 Ft. Wood (2.4M) 4 Ft. (1.2M) 4 Ft. (1.2M) Figure 23 What does “Well-Seasoned” mean? When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, full of sap and moisture. This moisture content can exceed 80%, which must be reduced to less than 20%.

  • Page 18: Getting The Most Out Of Your Stove

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STOVE ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood-burning technology have made wood- To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the burning a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall stove, load the firebox without blocking the small air opening found efficiency in a wood-burning appliance is a combination of combustion in the center front of the firebox.

  • Page 19: Optional Blower Kit

    OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT WARNING The optional blower is controlled by a Dial-a-Temp (see Figure 24). It The blower must be plugged directly into a properly contains an On/Off line switch with variable speed control from low to grounded three-prong receptacle, 120 VAC, 60 Hz, single high.

  • Page 20: Do's And Don'ts

    DO’S AND DON’TS DO NOT: Install or operate the stove or fireplace insert before reading this manual. DO NOT: Close the draft beyond the point at which the flames are completely extinguished. DO NOT: Open the stove or fireplace insert door without fully opening the draft first. DO NOT: Burn driftwood or wood that has been in salt water.

  • Page 21: Creosote

    MAINTENANCE • Do not use abrasives such as steel pads, steel wool or oven cleaner as they will scratch the glass. Never scrape glass with a razor blade as this may pit the glass and make it impossible to clean in the future. DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution POOR DRAFT: Extend chimney in length or have the chimney realigned to the proper size flue. Oversized chimneys normally have poor drafts. Remember, the stove or fireplace inserts’ draft depends solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4).

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts Lists

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL WXS2021WS Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. Cat. No Description H8890 Right side heat shield H8891...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES - MODEL WXS2021WS OUTSIDE AIR KITS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cat. No. Model Description BLOWER H8873 BLWR-ES-S-150 Blower Kit, WXS2021WS OUTSIDE AIR KIT UZIAD UZIAD Outside Air Coupler Kit (connects outside air UZIAD ducting, UZI, to stove) AND - Outside Air Ducting Kit (includes 4” insulated flex x 10’...

  • Page 25: Safety / Listing Labels

    Manufactured By / Fabriqué Par: Stove ES2100- Matériaux Combustibles Poêle 100854192PRT-001 8/20/2012 ES2100 WXS2021WS Innovative Hearth Products, LLC 1502 14th St NW 1502 14th St. NW Auburn, WA., USA 98001 Auburn, WA 98071 USA Floor Tested to/Testé selon: UL 1482, ULC S627-00...
  • Page 26 NOTES...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products (“IHP”) 5 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand wood stove or insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and work- manship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox, removable air tubes and ceramic glass carry the 5 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 5 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.

  • Page 28: Product Reference Information

    WARRANTY 3. The part number. 4. The description of the part. 5. The quantity required. Your wood appliance is covered by a limited warranty (provided with the 6. The installation date of the appliance. appliance). Please read the warranty to be familiar with its coverage. If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the Retain this manual.

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