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- Solid Fuel Cook Stove - For Use with Solid Wood Fuel only

Model 
Modèle 

Concept 2 Air

Concept 2 mini Air

Date of manufacture 

Month 

Date of fabrication  

Mois 

Year 
Année 

Serial No. 
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TO PREVENT HOUSE FIRES: 
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection 
in your area. 
Install and use only in accordance with manufacturers's installaton and operating 
instructions and local codes. 
In the absence of any local codes, installation must meet minimum requirements 
of NFPA 211 in the USA, and B365 in Canada. 
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions and local codes for precautions  
required for passing a chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling. 
Inspect and clean chimney system frequently in accordance with 
manufacturer’s instruction. 
Do not connect this stove to a chimney flue serving another appliance. 
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth. Flue 
connector pipe must be 6” diameter, minimum single wall 24 msg  
black or 25 msg blued steel. 

POUR EVITER LES INCENDIES DOMESTIQUES: 
Contactez les Autorités des bâtiments et les pompiers pour obtenir des instructions 
concernant les restrictions et inspections d'installation dans votre région. Installez et 
utillisez cet appareil uniquement en respectant les instructions d'installation et 
d'utilisation du fabriquant. Respectez également les réglementations locales.  En l' 
absence de réglementations locales, l' installation doit respecter les normes 
minimales de NFPA 211 aux Etats -Unis et B365 au Canada. 
Référez-vous aux instructions du fabriquant aux réglementations locales pour obtenir des 
instructions concernant les précautions nécessaires pour le passage de la cheminée á 
travers une paroi ou un plafond combustible. Inspectez et nettoyez le systeme de cheminée 
fréquement selon les instructions du fabriquant. 
Ne connectez pas ce poele a un conduit de cheminée utilisé par un autre appareil. 
N'utilisez pas de grille et ne faites pas monter le feu. Etablissez le feu de bois directement 
dans l'âtre. Le tuyau de connexion au conduit doit avoir un diametre de 6" (152 mm), une 
paroi unique en acier de 24 msg (noir) ou 25 msg (bleu).  
Le matériau de la cheminée doit etre 103HT de classe A de 6" (152 mm) ou une 
construction en dur. 
POUR EVITER LES FEUX DE CREOSOTE: 
Inspectez et nettoyez la cheminée régulierement - Sous certaines condition d'emploi, la 
créosote peut s'accumuler rapidement. Ne pas utiliser d'autres combustibles que le bois. 
ATTENTION: Ouvrez complétement le contrôle d' air de combustion avant d' ouvrir la 
porte du foyer. N'utilisez le poele que lorsque les portes sont fermées. Remplacez la vitre 
du foyer de feu seulement par une vitre en "céramique" d'origine, fournieuniquement, par 
le fabricant ou un revendeur autorisé. 

Chimney must be factory built 6” diameter Class,"A" 103 Type HT, or masonry. 
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRES: 
Inspect and clean chimney frequently - under certain conditions of use, 
creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Do not use other fuels than firewood. 
CAUTION: Fully open combustion air control before opening the fuel feed 
door.  Only operate the wood heater with the doors closed. 
Replace  fire  box  glass  only  with  original  "Ceramic"  glass  available  from 
manufacturer or authorized dealer, only. 

Parallel & Corner 

Single Wall Connector 

12" (30cm) 

18" (46cm) 

12" (30cm) 

18" (46cm) 

12" (30 cm) 

84" (213 cm) 

Double Wall Connector 

12" (30cm) 

12" (30cm)

12" (30cm) 

12" (30cm)

12" (30 cm) 

84" (213 cm) 

Floor / Ember protector minimum size: Concept 2 Air 56" x 47" (142cm x 120cm); Concept 2 mini Air 39" x 47"(98cm x 120cm). 

Clearances can be reduced with shielding acceptable to local authorities. Reduced installation must comply with NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365. 

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL / NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ETIQUETTE 

ABC Proizvod 

M. Obrenovi

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Užice, Serbia
www.abcproizvod.rs
Made in Serbia

Made in Serbia 
Imported and Distributed by: 
Sopka Inc., USA 
216-543-7002
www.sopkainc.com
[email protected]

Tested to: 
UL 1482, ULC-S627 
Tested to: 
EN 12815: 2001

     Listed and Labeled by: 

Guardian Fire Testing Laboratory

 www.firetesting.com

CAUTION 

HOT  WHILE  IN  OPERATION  -  DO  NOT  TOUCH. 
KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY. 
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE 
NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP 
FURNISHINGS  AND  OTHER  COMBUSTIBLE 
MATERIALS  A  CONSIDERABLE  DISTANCE 
AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE.  
DO NOT OVERFIRE - IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY 
CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. 

ATTENTION 
CHAUD PENDANT LE FONCTIONNEMENT 
- NE PAS TOUCHER. TENIR ELOIGNES LES ENFANTS 
ET LES VETEMENTS - LE CONTACT PEU CAUSER DES 
BRULURES. CONSULTEZ LA PLAQUE
D'IMMATRICULATION 

ET 

LES 

INSTRUCTIONS. 

TENIR  LES  FOURNITURES  ET  AUTRES  MATIERES 
COMBUSTIBLES  A  DISTANCE  DE    L'APPAREIL. 
EVITER 
DE    SURCHAUFFER    -    SI  LE  FEU  OU  LA  CHEMINE 
DEVIENT ROUGE, VOUS SURCHAUFFEZ.

Summary of Contents for Concept 2 air

Page 1: ...Founded in 1990 TECHNICAL MANUAL for solid fuel burning cookers Concept 2 air and Concept 2 mini air ...

Page 2: ...ion of our company in the manufacture of boilers stoves and fireplaces for central heating In case of any doubts dilemmas or questions do not hesitate to contact us no matter in what place and from which dealer you purchased our product and we will meet your needs with expert advices and technical support Respectfully Before using the cookers of air generation carefully read this manual which prov...

Page 3: ...eir elimination 15 11 Warranty 17 12 Appendix 18 13 Additional US and Canadian Installation Instruction 19 37 ABC PROIZVOD LLC Serbia 31000 Užice 2 Miloš Obrenović str 381 0 31 514 502 514 501 e mail office abcproizvod rs www abcproizvod co rs Safety UL1482 ULC S627 Tested by GUARDIAN Fire Testing Laboratories Inc gftli earthlink net www firetesting com Imported by Sopka Inc www sopkainc com conta...

Page 4: ...ry wood coal or briquettes They give the impression of fireplace thanks to a fireproof glass on the firebox door The construction of the air cooker allows precise regulation of the intensity of temperature easy adding of the fuel and simple removal of the combustion products Air cookers provide reliable operation high level of energy efficiency 85 preservation of the environment environment friend...

Page 5: ...h 1010 565 height mm 850 975 depth 535 520 Oven dimensions width 420 350 height mm 230 230 depth 410 410 Stovepipe chimney connection diameter Ø120 Ø120 height from the floor mm 747 873 Airflow draft required Pa 12 12 Table 1 Technical specifications for the air cookers Characteristics M U Concept 2 air Concept 2 mini air Power btu 42 000 35 000 Degree of efficiency 85 85 Weight lbs 418 341 Cooker...

Page 6: ...vepipe connection through hob 3 Oven door 12 Stovepipe connection back 4 Oven thermometer 13 Latch for closing the door 5 Firewood drawer 14 Removable handle 6 Hobs 15 Cover of cleaning opening 7 Primary P airflow draft regulator 16 Rear side back 8 Secondary S airflow draft regulator 17 Opening for outdoor air supply 9 Smoke direction regulator Fig 1 Cooker Concept 2 air left ...

Page 7: ...ipe connection back 3 Oven door 11 Latch for closing the door 4 Oven thermometer 12 Removable handle 5 Flue pipe connector 13 Rear side back 6 Hob 14 Opening for outside air intake 7 Primary P airflow draft regulator 15 Openings for radiation of hot air 8 Secondary S airflow draft regulator Fig 2 Cooker Concept 2 mini air ...

Page 8: ...exceeds the dimensions of cooker by 8 20cm on the back and the sides and 18 46cm on the front Above the cooker hobs there must not be a wooden shelf or similar furniture Figure 3 shows the radiation zone of the cooker and a minimum distance from flammable and heat sensitive objects for Concept 2 Air and Concept 2 mini Air Fig 3a Concept 2 Air 1 fireproof layer and 2 radiotion zone of the cooker Fi...

Page 9: ...d by the factory ABC PROIZVOD LLC Užice can be used Air cookers must be connected to a chimney that meets all national regulations and standards In a radius of 18 around the cooker flue pipe shuttle it is necessary to remove all flammable or heat sensitive materials During the first firing paint burning occurs on the stove We suggest the first firing to be carried out outdoors or in a well ventila...

Page 10: ...ioner on the flue pipe Flap is not part of the basic equipment but can be ordered from your dealer or the factory Diameter of the chimney must be greater than or equal to the diameter of the flue pipe shuttle on the cooker All connections in the system cooker shuttle and chimney must be tightly sealed CORRECT INCORRECT Fig 4 Tightness of the cooker pipes and chimney INCORRECT INCORRECT Fig 5 Only ...

Page 11: ... roof top Fig 7 The angle of the roof 20 Fig 8 Chimney cap For roof angle of 20 the top of the chimney must be above the roof for a minimum of 1 5 m 6 SELECTION OF FUEL TYPE Air cookers use all kinds of natural wood pieces of bark wood coal or briquettes It is recommended to use dry beech wood moisture content not exceeding 20 If the wood humidity is high moisture evaporation occur and it condense...

Page 12: ... door and are connected with flaps that cover the openings for the intake of fresh air into the firebox Concept 2 air cooker is produced in two versions left sided or right sided On the left sided cooker oven is located on the left side of the cooker and the lever for regulating the secondary draft is the left one indicated with letter S Fig 9 item 2 On the right sided cooker oven is located on th...

Page 13: ...ring Air cookers use solid fuel as all permanent fervency products Firing of small wood pieces and paper located on the firebox grate is performed through opened firebox door During initial firing it is necessary that the primary and secondary flaps for fresh air are positioned for maximum intake pull levers P and S towards yourself to the end Flap for regulating the path of flue gases only in mod...

Page 14: ...d according to the intensity of the fire flames in the combustion chamber Larger fire in the furnace requires a greater amount of secondary air and vice versa Baking and cooking of food Air cookers easily reach temperatures for the thermal preparation of food For reaching the desired temperature faster use dry firewood Insert a larger amount of the fuel in the firebox More intensive fire is achiev...

Page 15: ...ss section 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE It is necessary to properly maintain air cookers for a longer duration and theirs proper operation All cleaning of the external or internal surfaces should be performed when the cooker is cold Empty ashtray daily Keep the area around the ashtray clean The outer surface of the air cooker should be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild detergent All stainless s...

Page 16: ...ol to scrape layers of combustion products from the interior walls Deposits that have fallen on the floor under the oven should be pushed out off the cooker through the hole located on the front below the oven door The manufacturer recommends the use of chemical agents Astratherm which facilitates mechanical removal of combustion products deposited on the interior walls of the cooker In order to r...

Page 17: ...be pushed out off the cooker through the opening located on the back of the oven In order to reach the opening for pushing out the scraped layers first it is necessary to remove the back sheeting 4 and the cover 5 Back sheeting 4 is removed by unscrewing the 6 screws connected to the side sheeting s and 2 screws connected to the body of the cooker Cover 5 is removed by unscrewing 9 screws When rem...

Page 18: ...PERATION IRREGULARITIES AND THEIR ELIMINATION Dear users of the air generation of cookers the proper use and maintenance can guarantee you a long time reliable partner for comfortable heating The following table shows the most common operation irregularities and recommendations for their elimination ...

Page 19: ...r shuttle or chimney Check the connections between the cooker shuttle and chimney 4 Smoke comes under the hobs Draft regulators are closed Insufficient draft Ash from the firebox grate is not cleaned Open the primary draft regulator Clean the cooker or the chimney Check the connections between the cooker shuttle and chimney Clean the firebox grate If you failed to remove technical defects due to t...

Page 20: ...ive years Two years on gaskets glass and firebricks from date of purchase from only an authorized dealer If within the five two year period your product should develop a defect due to materials or workmanship of the original new product ABC Proizvod manufacturer Sopka Inc importer or your authorized dealer will supply ONLY the parts necessary to make the repairs Labor Not Included and is subject t...

Page 21: ... Directive 89 106 EEC as well as with the following harmonized standards EN 12815 EN 13240 2001 EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 EN 13240 2001 AC 2006 and EN 13240 2001 A2 2004 AC 2007 In 2007 the company ABC PROIZVOD LLC Užice has introduced a system of quality management SRPS ISO 9001 2008 which is constantly maintained and improved Since 2013 two additional standards were introduced SRPS OHSAS 18001 2008 ...

Page 22: ...AILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH SAFETY NOTICE FOR YOUR SAFETY CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIAL ABOUT PERMITS RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION REQUIRE MENTS FOR YOUR AREA PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE BEFORE USING IN YOUR HOME USE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER CAUTION Hot while in operation do not touch Contact may cause skin burns Keep childr...

Page 23: ...ingle wall 24 msg black or 25 msg blued steel Listed to UL 103 Type HT and evaluated to CAN ULC S629 M87 9 Do Not overfire The special paint used on stove may give off some smoke and an odor while they are curing during first few fires Open windows and doors as needed to clear smoke and odor Overfiring may cause some damage to the stove 10 Use only dry seasoned natural untreated wood Do not burn g...

Page 24: ...nch for each foot of horizontal run 7 You must have at least 18 of clearance between any horizontal single wall pipe and ceiling 8 The stove pipe must NOT extend to far into the chimney flue 9 It is recommended that no more than two 2 90 degree bends be used in the stove pipe installation 10 Connect to 6 inspected masonry chimney or 6 UL Type HT listed chimney MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an exist...

Page 25: ... not pass through attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space or a floor or ceiling When passage through a wall or partition of combustible is desired the installation shall con form to CAN CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment ...

Page 26: ...Page 23 CLEARANCES Combustible Back of Stove 12 30cm Side of Stove 12 30cm NON combustible Protected Walls 4 10cm 4 10cm ...

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Page 28: ...aking smoke 7 Inspect the stove pipes connectors and chimney twice monthly during the heating season and clean if necessary CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE Creosote Soot Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with ex pelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a...

Page 29: ... CAUTION HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN ANIMALS CLOTH ING AND FURNITURE AWAY FROM THE STOVE DO NOT TOUCH HOT STOVE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS TRAIN CHILDREN TO STAY A SAFE DIS TANCE FROM THE UNIT CHILDREN SHOULD BE ALL THE TIME CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THE STOVE CAUTION NEVER USE CHEMICALS GASOLINE KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS...

Page 30: ...nsure air circulation between the protection and the wall so that the wall is not subject to high temperatures The spacer used must be non combustible Another method to achieve the same type of protection is using brick or masonry with 1 air space between the brick or masonry and the wall When reducing distances please check local codes and consult with professional installer Using special interio...

Page 31: ... has to be manufactured according to standards The maintenance of the chimney has to be regular The stove is connected to the chimney through the fitting via appropriate smoke pipes in order to provide the adequate tightness and the flow of smoke from the stove to the chimney The smoke pipe must not be positioned too deep in the chimney in order not to disturb the draft in the chimney AIRFLOW To e...

Page 32: ...ly and thermally resistant to products of combustion In case of any problems connected with chimney you should consult professionals and chimney sweepers LIGHTING Prior to the first stove lighting it is necessary to wipe all stove surfaces with a dry cloth remove dust oil and impurities from the stove plate and the oven in order to avoid their combustion and uccurence of unpleasant odours and smok...

Page 33: ...Page 30 The position and size of connections Concept 2 Air Fig 1 Concept 2 Mini Air Fig 2 ...

Page 34: ...chimney through the flue pipe 2 Did you observed the prescribed method for heating and keeping the temperature That includes correct choice of fuel regulating the primary and secondary drafts regulation of the path of flue gases mandatory closing of the doors of the firebox and the ash chamber 3 Do you give proper maintenance to the stove Concept 2 air by removing soot and tar from the stove flue ...

Page 35: ...esent above the product 4 Moreover if there is a flammable floor it must be protected by an insulating plate steel brass marble stone etc which extends at least 46cm 18 from the front and at least 20cm 8 from the sides Warn children of the danger and keep them away during the operation of the stove The use of a wrong or wet fuel causes the formation of creosote deposits in the flue and will fuel a...

Page 36: ...ation of operation and cleaning have been respected the stove represents a safe domestic appliance In case of any problems please contact the producer or distributor by telephone or in written form Contact data are given at the end of this instruction Any defect on the stove shall be removed by the authorized service If an unauthorized person performs service or any changes on the stove the owner ...

Page 37: ...Page 34 CONCEPT 2 MINI AIR ...

Page 38: ...Page 35 Parts Concept 2 Mini Air ...

Page 39: ...Page 36 Parts Concept 2 Air ...

Page 40: ...n dur POUR EVITER LES FEUX DE CREOSOTE Inspectez et nettoyez la cheminée régulierement Sous certaines condition d emploi la créosote peut s accumuler rapidement Ne pas utiliser d autres combustibles que le bois ATTENTION Ouvrez complétement le contrôle d air de combustion avant d ouvrir la porte du foyer N utilisez le poele que lorsque les portes sont fermées Remplacez la vitre du foyer de feu seu...

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