Century 45398A manual

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45398A CENTURY E.P.A. WOOD STOVE MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by: STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC. . 1700, Leon-Harmel, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada G1N 4R9 Tel : (418) 527-3060 Fax : (418) 527-4311[...]

1 INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most im portant wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purch ase and wishes to help you get maxim um satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pa ges that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as t echnical [...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 IN STALLATI ON ...................................................................................................... .......................................... 3 1.1 GENERAL IN STALLATI ON ...................................................................................................... ........................ [...]

3 SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in thes e instructions, the E.P.A Century wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Century wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedr oom or a mobile hom e, except for the FW2470 model In Canada, the CSA B365 Ins[...]

4 1.3 CLEARANCES Clearances to any combustibles when measured direc tly from the floor protector to the ceiling mu st be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any com bustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minim um of 48" (1219 m m). The stove must also be placed so as to maintain the minim um clearance[...]

5 1.3.1 Reduced clearances You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiat ion shields must be installed permanently, and can include sheet metal, a rigid non-co mbustible sheet or a masonry wall. Clearances of not less than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3&qu[...]

6 Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) m inimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 m m (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) m inimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) m inimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Combustible wall ; 5- Ceiling; 6- Heater (side v[...]

7 Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible m aterial. __________________________________________________________[...]

8 Graphic 5 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Brick. Graphic 6 A- 25 mm (1 po.) m inimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet m etal; 4- Brick.[...]

9 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a com bustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-com bustible material extending at least 18” (300mm ) from the fr ont 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 model[...]

10 SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne y , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry co[...]

11 according to the manufacturer's specifications. Th e m anufacturers’ installation instructions and specified clearances should always be followed in accordance with local and national installation codes. In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22.1 installation codes are to be followed. In the USA the ANSI NFPA 70 and ANSI NFPA 211 installati[...]

12 insure that it is not obstructed, thus blocking the draft. It should be cleaned when necessary. FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chim ney manufacturer to another. The instructions contained i n this manual are based on th e rec[...]

13 Stove pipe • An adequate number of stove pipe sections. • A 90 o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall[...]

14 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would lik e it to go, taking into account the minim um clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determin e where the chim ney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the studs. Y ou can us[...]

15 4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chim ney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney m ust extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches to the stove pipe. 5- You can now install the wall support. Simply s lide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support eng[...]

16 6- You can start to add chimney sections. We recom mend that you also use locking bands to secure all connections. You w ill need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands. Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall. Install the first one 3 feet above the wall support. Then, you will need a nother band for each 8 fe[...]

17 9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go thro[...]

18 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling[...]

19 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to m ark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably ha ve to adjust this position slightly to en sure that your chimney will run between the joists . You can use a stud finder to locate the jo ists. You also need to take into account the minimum clearance[...]

20 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to asse mble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place. 6. Now, you can add additional ch[...]

21 7. Once you have cut through your roof and framed the joists, it is tim e to work outdoors. Authorities require that the chimney extend not le ss than 3 feet above th e highest point w here it passes through the roof of a building and not less that 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. You will need to install a roof flashing.[...]

22 9. You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Sim ply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR».[...]

23 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your ex isting masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guideline s below. You may want to use a factory- built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is im porta nt that it be built in compliance with t[...]

24 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble[...]

25 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble[...]

26 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (comm only called stove pipe) and chimney must have the sam e diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be m ade 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 recommendati[...]

27 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recomm end that you use two 45 degree elbows instead[...]

28 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Century stove’s performance will be optim ised if it is installe d with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draf t is the force that m oves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diam eter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of th[...]

29 In order to prepare your stove for the connection to a fresh air kit, please follow the following steps. (only available with FW2470 model) 1- Remove the back pedestal shield. Using plie rs, remove ring (A) as shown below. Ring (A) is a small piece of metal held by m icro joints located inside the 3” (76mm ) spigot on the middle of the back pe[...]

30 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E. P.A Century stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the ra diation and convection power of your stove. Yo[...]

31 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 ( CANADA ), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • N EVER MODIFY THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL . • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START[...]

32 • Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content, or harmful chemicals. Misuse is not covered by warranty. • Even though your E.P.A Century has been specifi cally designed and test ed to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minim ise the likelihood of smoke spillage[...]

33 3.2 FUEL Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer th an the required clearances to com bustibles (heat sensitive materials). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT. Your E.P.A Century stove is designed to burn WOOD ONLY . Do not burn coal, charcoal, or trash in the unit. Highly flammable item s such as trash may i gnite creosote in the [...]

34 3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market. You must be very careful with this type of product. Many brands of manufactur ed logs contain chemical additives. DO NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES. If you do, you may damage your stove and void the warranty. Logs co[...]

35 3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE • Place enough crumpled balls of newspaper or othe r paper into the stove to cover the bottom of the firebox. • Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper. • Place larger and dry kindling on top of the small kindling. • Open the air intake control fully (see figures on next page). • Light a fire at the botto[...]

36 Increase air Decrease air Air control adjustment for model FW 2470[...]

37 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consum ed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control to its maxim um for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the st ove door. Then, proceed by opening the door very slowly. Open it by 2” to 4” (52[...]

38 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with gold plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original brilliance . Do n ot us e an ab rasiv e clean er wh[...]

39 4.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the co mbustion, m aximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the dam age d one. Carefully clean th e gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for thi[...]

40 • If bright e mbers are glowi ng above the ash dum p cap during a low or m edium fire, air may be leaking past the ash plug. If this is happening, a possible over fire hazard exists. The stove should be shut down and allowed to cool. Properly seal the ash dump cap. 4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING Regular chimney (flue) maintenance, as well as good[...]

41 CENTURY LIMITED 5-YEAR 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 shipm e nt from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model nam e and serial numbe r must be su[...]