I. Stove Features and Operating Controls.....................3
II. Fireplace Insert Installation......................................4
1. Stove Components................................................4
2. Fireplace Dimensions............................................4
3. Clearance to Combustibles....................................5
4. Preparation...........................................................5
5. Mounting the Trim Panels.....................................5
6. Installing the Stove................................................6
7. Importance of Proper Draft..................................6
III. Freestanding Installation........................................7
1. Stove Components................................................7
2. Clearance to Combustibles....................................7
3. Installing the Stove................................................8
4. Preparation...........................................................8
5. Attaching the Freestanding Base......................8&9
6. Attaching the Stove Pipe.......................................9
7. Chimney Installation.............................................9
(A) General.............................................................9
(B) Importance of Proper Draft...............................9
(C) Masonry Flue..................................................10
(D) Factory Built Chimney....................................10
IV. Installing the Brass Trim........................................11
V. Installing the Optional Heat Shielc.........................12
VI. Catalytic Combusters...........................................13
1. General Information...........................................13
(A) Tamper Warning............................................13
(B) Manufacturer and Warranty Info...................13
2. Catalyst Monitoring............................................13
3. Catalyst Troubleshooting General Info................14
4. Catalyst Replacement..........................................15
VII. Stove Operation..................................................16
1. Fuel Selection......................................................16
2. Building and Maintaining a Fire..........................16
3. Refueling the Stove.............................................16
4. Achieving Catalyst Light-Off
From a Cold Start..........................................16
5. Catalyst Light-Off When Refueling.....................16
VIII. Maintenance......................................................17
1. Ash Removal.......................................................17
2. Care of the Glass.................................................17
3. Chimney Care.....................................................17
4. Stove Finish........................................................17
5. Blower Care........................................................17
6. Door Gasket Replacement..................................17
7. Motor Maintenance............................................17
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IX. Safety......................................................................18
X. Limited Warranty....................................................18
XI. Warranty Registration.............................................19
Thank you for purchasing the 52 Bay stove. Appalachian
Stove welcomes you to the growing ranks of energy
conscious Americans.
Heating with wood and bituminous coal is one way to
conserve resources and to stimulate a healthy economy.
The forest industry has worked for many years to assure a
continual supply of our most abundant renewable
resource - wood.
To fully benefit from your stove and to ensure safe
operation, follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
We hope you enjoy many years of safe, economical heat
from your Model 52 Bay stove.
This manual describes the installation and operation of
the Appalachian Stove’s Model 52-Bay (360-CR) catalytic
equipped wood heater. This heater meets the United
States Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limit
for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1988. Under specific
conditions, this heater has been shown to deliver heat at
rates ranging from 10,000 to 29,000 BTU/hour.
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