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Dovre 400 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Aladdin Hearth Products
401 N. Wynne
Colville, WA99114
ADivision of Hearth Technologies Inc.
THE MODEL 400
WOODSTOVE
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Model 400 Woodstove
SAFETY NOTICE:
IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILD-
ING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

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  • Page 1 Aladdin Hearth Products 401 N. Wynne Colville, WA99114 ADivision of Hearth Technologies Inc. THE MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model 400 Woodstove SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILD- ING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Table of Contents A. Listings and Code Approvals..........................3 B. Woodstove System Components........................3 C. Pre-Installation Preparation..........................4 1. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles.....................4 2. Floor Protection............................6 3. Chimney Height Requirements........................7 4. Flue Systems............................8 5.

  • Page 3: Listings And Code Approvals

    B. WOODSTOVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS The D O V R E ® Model 400 has several options available for installation and appearance. These options are packaged separately and are listed below and pictured on page 4.

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Preparation

    For example, drywall conducts the radiant heat directly to the wood, and the effect is the same as if the wood was unprotected. Clearances to a combustible backwall may be reduced to 8” by using Dovre Backshield, part #400HSB, and listed double wall connector pipe.
  • Page 5 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE CLEARANCES FROM UNIT TO COMBUSTIBLES BACKWALL SIDEWALL CEILING FLUE TOP 15” 15” 18” FLUE REAR 24” 15” FLUE TOP (WITH REAR HEAT SHIELD) 8” 15” 18” Table I Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Figure 1 Figure 2 Flue Top Clearances...

  • Page 6: Floor Protection

    2” on each side of the pipe. The required floor pro- surface. Only a solid masonry or concrete floor ade- tector size for Model 400 is 31” x 39”. Refer to quately covering the distance around the unit is Figures 3a and 3b.

  • Page 7: Chimney Height Requirements

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE EXAMPLES OF INSULATION Required Thickness “K” Value MICORE 300 1" (Thermal Conductivity) “K” = BTU in./hr. ft F (based on 1” thickness) To substitute alternate insulation material, you need to know the “K” factor for that material. To calculate the required thickness for the alternate material use the following formula: “K”...

  • Page 8: Flue Systems

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE Amasonry chimney or a factory-built chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney, measured horizontally.

  • Page 9: Masonry Chimney

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE 5. MASONRY CHIMNEY. Be sure a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 211. It must have at least a 5/8 inch/16 mm fire clay liner or a listed chimney liner system. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage.
  • Page 10 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE EIGHT INCH SOLID PACK CHIMNEY WITH METAL SUPPORTS AS A THIMBLE. For the method of installation to a masonry chimney shown in Figures 10 & 11, it will be necessary to pur- chase a 8 inch inside diameter 12 inch long section of prefabricated listed solid pack chimney to use as a thimble.
  • Page 11 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE Figure 10 Installation to a Masonry Chimney Figure 11 Installation to a Masonry Chimney 5-98 72308B...

  • Page 12: Listed Factory-Built Chimney

    LISTED FACTORY-BUILT CHIM- NEY. Your Dovre unit requires a 6” diameter pipe. Follow the installation instructions provided by the chimney manufacturer and maintain the specified clearances to combustibles. When using a factory-built chimney, make sure it...
  • Page 13 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE Figure 14 Figure 13 Installation of an Interior Chimney 5-98 72308B...
  • Page 14 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE Figure 15 Installation of an Exterior Chimney Figure 16 5-98 72308B...

  • Page 15: Step-By-Step Installation Of The Woodstove

    ON THE CAST IRON LEGS. attach the Fixing Bar to the Cover Plate with the d. The Flue Collar is located inside the Model 400. washers provided. See Figure 17 for Top and For a top flue exit, attach the Collar to the top of Rear Cover Plate installation.
  • Page 16 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE WARNING! CAUTION: NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR IF THE OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT IS FROM A WALL, FLOOR OR CEIL- USED, THE CORD SHOULD BE ING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ROUTED AWAY FROM THE UNIT. ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    The more combustion air allowed into the GENERAL INFORMATION. Firebox, the hotter and faster the fire will burn. The D O V R E ® Model 400 woodstove is an efficient Closing the Air Intake slows the rate of combustion resulting in a slower burning fire.
  • Page 18 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE STARTING THE FIRE. WARNING! Place several crumpled newspaper pages on the BUILD THE FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE firebox floor. FIREBRICK FLOOR. DO NOT USE A Cover the paper with several pieces of kindling. GRATE OR OTHERWISE ELEVATE The kindling should be less than 1"...
  • Page 19 Model 400 woodburning stove is designed to be an exceptional value in heating effi- 10. If equipped with optional blower, turn it on at this ciency when installed, operated and maintained in time.
  • Page 20 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE WOOD FUEL. MOISTURE CONTENT. Hardwood vs. Softwood Regardless of which species of wood you burn, the single most important factor that effects the way your Your woodstove’s performance depends a great deal stove operates is the amount of moisture in the wood.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Instructions

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE F. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ASH HANDLING. Open the ash grate by sliding the upper grate to the left. See Figure 19. Use a fireplace tool to work the desired amount of ash through the grate into the ash pan.
  • Page 22 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE To help prevent creosote build-up, always burn dry, WARNING! well seasoned firewood. When re-fueling after an extended low burn rate, allow the appliance to burn ASHES SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED with the combustion air intake fully open (tempera-...

  • Page 23: Flue Draft

    Never use any solvent, thinner, or abrasive cleaner since these will damage the finish. G. FLUE DRAFT Like all modern woodburning appliances, The Model 400 woodstove requires the proper amount of flue draft to assure safe and efficient operation. Flue draft is measured as negative pressure in the chim- ney.
  • Page 24 Your woodstove dealer is the local For the Model 400 woodstove, the minimum flue draft expert in your area. He can usually make sugges- requirement is 0.06 inches of water column as mea- tions or discover problems that can be easily correct- sured with a draft meter.

  • Page 25: Installation Of Replacement Glass

    MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE H. INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT GLASS WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE THE WOOD- STOVE IF THE DOOR GLASS IS BRO- KEN OR MISSING. DANGEROUS OVERFIRING CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE OR IGNITE CREOSOTE IN THE CHIMNEY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A HOUSE FIRE.
  • Page 26 MODEL 400 WOODSTOVE THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 5-98 72308B...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    No repair or replacement costs will be honored without approval of Aladdin Hearth Products. This new Dovre product must be installed by a competent, authorized, service contractor. It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions furnished with this product, as well as any applicable local and national codes.
  • Page 28 Attention WOODSTOVE INSTALLER Please return these Operating & Installation Instructions to the Firebox for Consumer Use Aladdin Hearth Products 401 N. Wynne Colville, WA99114 ADivision of Hearth Technologies Inc. 5-98 72308 Rev B...

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