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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Solution 1.3 AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services www.enerzone-intl.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague,...
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS ENERZONE WOOD STOVE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
Ash Removal ....................... 19 4.4.3 Raking Charcoal ......................19 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ................... 19 4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ..................20 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ..............21 Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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Supply of Combustion Air ....................39 8.5.1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses ................39 Installing the Chimney Connector ..................40 8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector ............. 40 Appendix 1: Installing the Legs or Pedestal .......... 42 Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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Appendix 5: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01318) ....... 46 Appendix 6: Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc ................. 47 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........50 ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......53 Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, OR o RAILROAD TIES. • DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY USING A GRATE IN THIS STOVE. • THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
This stove is not intended to operate at its peak heat output continuously. *** East-west: through the door you see the sides of the logs; north-south: through the door you see the ends of the logs. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Solution 1.3 wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
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Ceramic glass will not re-melt in the same way as normal glass, so it should not be recycled with your regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is recommended. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest a break at the same time. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
• firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20% by weight and will allow your stove to produce its highest possible efficiency Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
18” (457 mm) above the stove. above the stove. Higher temperatures can lead to overheat and damage your stove. overheat and damage your stove. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney. Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
The advantage of knots is that they don’t roll off the fire as they burn. Light the newspaper and watch as the fire burns from top to bottom. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
90 degree elbows and if the chimney runs up the outside wall of the house. IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
• heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and • heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
With good fuel and correct air control use, the flames should slow down, but should stay large and steady, even as the air supply is reduced. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
You will need to be cautious when building fires like this because if the air is turned down too much, the fire could smoulder. Make sure the wood is flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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North-south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time. This makes north-south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket around the glass. Visit your stove retailer to get the self-adhesive glass gasket and follow the instructions below for installation. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
3. Remove or add one washer (A) as needed. Keep the removed washer for future adjustment. 4. Re-install the key path pin in the key-way and slide the latch along it. 5. Secure with the nut. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
If so, have the damaged ones replaced. Check the firebrick for damage at least annually and replace any broken or damaged ones with new ones. Inspection and cleaning of the chimney is facilitated by the removable baffle. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
6.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Solution 1.3 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. The Solution 1.3 wood stove is not recommended for installation in a sleeping room.
Please be sure to choose the correct clearance for your location and type of flue pipe. See figure Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection to match each letter to a clearance. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
8 inches (203 mm). Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each side of the connector by at least 2 inches (51 mm). Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
10. Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm (8 in.) from the vertical centre line of the appliance. 11. Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Brick, with a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) sheet metal backing, spaced out at least 25 mm (1 in)* by non-combustible spacers * In Canada this space can be 21 mm (7/8 in) Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
The chimney must be a The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney draft. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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A straight flue pipe assembly offers the least restriction to gas flow and results in stronger draft. Straight assemblies also need less maintenance because there are no corners to collect creosote. The chimney connector must be in good condition. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Appendix 2: Installing the Door Overlay In order to complete the assembly of your freestanding Enerzone wood stove, you need to install the door overlay. See the following installation instructions: Position the overlay on the door frame and secure it in place from behind using the 4 screws.
Appendix 3: Installing the Optional Air Mate (AC01361) Most freestanding Enerzone wood stoves can be equipped with an optional air mate. This device accumulates heat and increases the air flow. See the following installation instructions: Note: Even though it is not necessary, may want to secure the optional air mate to the rear heat deflector using 2 self-drilling screws included with the air mate through the holes provided for this purpose.
Appendix 4: Installing the Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331) The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit (AC01331), sold separately. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening. Warning: Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
2 percent. However, the fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat. You can purchase this option through your ENERZONE dealer. Make sure to specify this part number: AC01000 .
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CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE FAN’S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE. DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE. Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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SOLUTION 1.3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT AC07866 1/4 " BLACK COIL HANDLE 30125 MECHANICAL SCREW #8 X 1 1/4" QUADREX ZINC PL63217 AIR CONTROL COVER 30094 HEX SCREW WASHER HEAD 1/4-20 X 3/4" F ZINC TYPE 30428 BUSHING Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
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4 1/2'' X 9'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK HD PL36046 4" 1/2 X 9" X 1" X 1" REFRACTORY BRICK PL36027 3" X 9" X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK 21218 4 7/8'' X 20'' X 1'' BAFFLE INSULATION PL63339 BAFFLE INSULATION WEIGHT Solution 1.3 Installation and Operation Manual...
Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre 1 year blankets. *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your ENERZONE dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: • •...
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