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WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODELS EC95/BEC95 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and inspection requirements in your area.
fi gures 1, 2, 3, and 4 OR install a clearance reduction system. See MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS section of this manual for details. FIGURE 1 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FIGURE 2 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES EC95...
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FIGURE 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FIGURE 4 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SIDE SECTION VIEW PLAN SECTION VIEW EC95...
DO NOT PASS A CHIMNEY CONNECTOR THROUGH A FLOOR OR CEILING OF ANY KIND. Only Listed Factory-Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimneys or masonry chimneys constructed to N.F.P.A. standards should pass through a fl oor or ceiling. EC95...
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fi restops (when needed), insulation shield, roof fl ashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain the proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer. This clearance is usually a minimum of 2 inches, although it may vary by manufacturer or for certain components. EC95...
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CHIMNEY LENGTH FLUSH WITH INSIDE USE CHIMNEY MFRS. PARTS TO AT- OF FLUE AIR SPACE TACH CONNECTOR SECURELY 9 IN. MINIMUM SOLID INSULATED, LISTED FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY LENGTH MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS TO NFPA 211 (24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS) EC95...
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In addition to the methods shown by A, B, C, and D of Figure 5, a listed factory-built wall pass-through system may be purchased and installed according to the instructions packaged with it to provide a safe method of passing chimney connector through a combustible wall for a connection to a masonry chimney. EC95...
A correctly installed clearance reduction system protects the combustible surfaces well beyond the sides and above the top of the heater and beyond the sides and top of the chimney connector pipe. EC95...
SURFACE PROTECTED BY A CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM. REREAD “MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO WALLS AND COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS” PRESENTED EARLIER IN THIS MANUAL. CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL, OR BUILDING CODE INSPEC- TOR FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO AND FOLLOWING CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND/OR HEATER INSTALLATION. EC95...
Set the heater’s thermostat control knob to a point midway between “Hi” and “Lo”. If the house or heating situation requires a higher or lower setting to obtain the desired amount of heat, adjust the thermostat control knob appropriately. FIGURE 9 - HEATER OPERATION INFORMATION EC95...
Splitting the wood before it is stored reduces its drying time and exposing both ends to the air aids in drying. After wood has been stored from six to twelve months, it will be dried to a moisture content of 15 to 25 percent. This drying results in more even burning and will minimize the buildup of creosote in your chimney. EC95...
Chimney connector pipe replacement may be necessary more than once a season, but once every few years is more typical. Every time the chimney and chimney connector are checked for creosote buildup, the strength and integrity of the chimney connector pipes should also be checked. EC95...
fi re in the heater, adding a small amount of wood to the fi re to make it smoke heavily, momentarily blocking the top of the chimney, and watching for smoke to leak out of any opening or cracks. EC95...
- Loose mortar or cracked chimney wall. - Holes in rusted chimney connector. - Incompletely sealed chimney connector joint or thimble d. Downdraft in too large chimney or chimney with no cover. e. Combustion air inlet blocked with ashes. Chimney too short. EC95...
Do set the thermostat on “HI” and allow the heater to burn for approximately 15 minutes after fresh fuel is added before reducing the thermostat setting. Do protect your hands with noncombustible gloves when loading the heater, removing ashes, etc. Do keep the heater doors closed except when refueling the heater or removing ashes. EC95...
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In this event, you should install a barometric draft regulator. Such installation will preclude any overfi ring and/or any hazardous consequences of potential overfi ring. Barometric Draft Regulators are generally available where you purchased your stove or may be ordered directly from United States Stove Company at a nominal charge. BAROMETRIC DRAFT REGULATOR Model DR6 EC95...
FIGURE 12 ILLUSTRATION OF REPAIR PARTS. SEE LEDGER ON NEXT PAGE FOR PART NAMES AND PART NUMBERS. EC95...
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NUTS (Flue Collar) N/S = NOT SHOWN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER. USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. EC95...
Keeping America Warm Since 1869 EC95/BEC95 Owner’s Manual When writing, always give the full model number which is on the nameplate at- tached to the fi replace. When ordering repair parts or options, always give the following information as shown in this list:...