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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS & OPERATIONS MANUAL WHISTLER EPA EXEMPT US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 28A CERTIFIED WOODSTOVES Verified and tested following UL 1482 Standards by: Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. 1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 45424...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WHAT DO THE WORDS “DRAFT” AND “NEGATIVE PRESSURE” MEAN? ..... 24 CAN I MODIFY MY STOVE TO INSTALL A GLASS DOOR? ..........31 WHEN DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE FIREBRICKS? ............31 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................31 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY ..............32 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important stove and fireplace manufacturer in the Unites States, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen. - Page 4 Cast iron flue collar installation: 1. Peel off the tape from the back of the gasket and attach the gasket to the rope groove at the back of the flue collar; 2. Mount flue collar on top of the stove. Make sure that the damper holes on each side of the flue collar are parallel to the back of the stove;...
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Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE • I F THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH •... -
Page 6: Clearances From Combustibles
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be placed so as to maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used. - Page 7 Following the installation of such a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table. Reducing Clearances With Shielding TYPE OF PROTECTION Sides and Rear/Back Sheet metal, a minimum of 0,024" (0,61mm) spaced out at least 1"...
- Page 8 Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) minimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum.
- Page 9 Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material. _____________________________________________________________________________ Graphic 4 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;...
- Page 10 Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal; 4- Brick.
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Page 11: Floor Protector
FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal models for spark and ash shielding, but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant heat of the stove. -
Page 12: Chimney
CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 standards; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. -
Page 13: Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe)
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE) Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney connector: •... - Page 14 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope We recommend that you use Avoid 90 degree eblows two 45 degree elbows instead...
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Page 15: Typical Installations
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY: RAIN CAP ROOF FLASHING 18" CLEARANCE RADIATION SHIELD WALL RADIATION SHIELD WALL SUPPORT CEILING SUPPORT Wall installation Vertical installation... - Page 16 MASONRY CHIMNEY: C lay liner Thimb le C lean out door...
- Page 17 FACTORY BUILT THIMBLE:...
- Page 18 BRICK THIMBLE:...
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Page 19: Woodstove Utilisation
WOODSTOVE UTILISATION Your heating unit was designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burnt. Wastes and other flammable materials should not be burnt in your wood stove. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields than others. -
Page 20: Testing Your Wood
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" in diameter should be split. The wood should not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24" to 48" air space should be left between each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. -
Page 21: Ash Disposal
ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container on a non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. -
Page 22: Air Circulation System
AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM In order to improve air circulation in the room where the wood stove is installed, certain options are available for specific stove models. Blower: A variable speed-control blower is available. Thermodisc: The thermodisc is installed on the blower's electrical supply cord, and it will start the blower when the stove’s temperature reaches 120°... -
Page 23: Paint
PAINT Only clean your stove with a dry soft clothe that will not harm the paint finish. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200 F heat resistant paint. -
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO THE WORDS “DRAFT” AND “NEGATIVE PRESSURE” MEAN? The word “draft” refers to the hot air movement that circulates in your stove’s exhaust system, moving from the stove to the outside of the house, and carrying with it the combustion residues. - Page 25 3- Wind can also be a third cause of negative pressure. When your house is located near a structure which height is superior to your roof’s, wind currents can create an interference with your chimney, leading to negative pressure problems. Drawings #1 to #5 starting on page 18 will help you understand the explanations provided in this section.
- Page 26 DRAWING #1 DRAWING #1 shows a stove functioning under normal and adequate conditions. Heat rises to the upper floors and the room where the stove is located has an adequate supply of oxygen. The chimney draft is sufficient and the combustion gases are evacuated normally through the exhaust system.
- Page 27 DRAWING #2 DRAWING #2 shows the effect of a cold chimney. Cold air creates a reverse draft (negative pressure), which causes smoking problems. This phenomenon is amplified by the fact that heat rises, which creates a draft from the basement of the house to the upper floors (“chimney stack effect”).
- Page 28 DRAWING #3 DRAWING #3 shows the effect of negative pressure caused by an air-moving device inside the house. In the example above, the range hood draws air from inside the house, which is replaced by air coming from the chimney. The result is a smoking problem.
- Page 29 DRAWING #4 DRAWING #4 shows the negative pressure effect caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a building.
- Page 30 DRAWING #5 DRAWING #5 shows the negative pressure effect that can be caused by wind, influenced by nearby structures such as a tree.
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Page 31: Can I Modify My Stove To Install A Glass Door
CAN I MODIFY MY STOVE TO INSTALL A GLASS DOOR? It is forbidden to modify a stove. Stoves are safety tested with a specific configuration, drawings of which are filed with the regulating authorities. Changing the type of door could lead to serious difficulties with your insurance company in case of fire. -
Page 32: Century Heating Limited Warranty
CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your CENTURY dealer. - Page 33 Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your CENTURY dealer an Authorization Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender.
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