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Version 1.03

April 2011

Chinook CBT

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Chinook

SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC STOVE
CK24C / CK24F

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE CUSTOMER

CUSTOMER: PLEASE KEEP MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

USERS’
INSTALLATION
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL

INSTALLER—PLEASE FILL IN:

SERIAL NUMBER……………………...

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Manufactured By

Valley Comfort Systems Inc.

1290 Commercial Way

Penticton, BC V2A 3H5

CANADA

Phone: 250-493-7444

Fax: 250-493-5833

Blaze King Industries

146 A Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

U.S.A.

Phone: (509) 522-2730

Fax: (509) 522-9803

Report # 142-S-11-2

The authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fire department, etc.)
should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.

Summary of Contents for Chinook 20

Page 1: ...REFERENCE USERS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL INSTALLER PLEASE FILL IN SERIAL NUMBER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 CANADA Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 Blaze King Industries 146 A Street Walla Walla WA 99362 U S A Phone 509 522 2730 Fax 509 522 9803 Report 142 S 11 2 The authority having jurisdiction su...

Page 2: ...on Air and Draft Venting Systems Mobile Home Optional Parts Door Replacement and Alignment Side Shields Replacement 12 19 12 13 14 15 15 19 20 21 22 23 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Basic Important Functions Fuel First Fire Optimum Thermostat Setting Fan Setting Ice Formation Prevention 24 26 24 25 26 CREOSOTE 27 MAINTENANCE Ash Removal Catalytic Combustor Door Glass Gaskets Fan Thermostat Thermometer 28...

Page 3: ...codes before installing your stove When you have completed the installation have it checked by your local in spector Disregarding inspection and code requirements may jeopardize your homeowner s insurance Since some insurance carriers require notification of a stove installation contact your insurance agent We want your Blaze King to give you a lifetime of trouble free operation While we have made...

Page 4: ...approximate White oak 60 lbs Fir 40 lbs Construction 10 ga 1 4 Firebox legs brick lined 18 ga outer shields Shipping Weight 425 lbs Average output from EPA emission run Higher Btu s achievable depending on wood size and moisture content geographic location time between reloading installation draft This unit is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with ...

Page 5: ...Version 1 03 April 2011 Chinook CBT Page 5 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F PRODUCT INFORMATION Appliance Dimensions Chinook CK24C Curved sides Fig 1 ...

Page 6: ...Version 1 03 April 2011 Chinook CBT Page 6 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F PRODUCT INFORMATION Appliance Dimensions Chinook CK24F Flat sides ...

Page 7: ...T Page 7 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F PRODUCT INFORMATION SIDE CUTAWAY WHAT IS INSIDE Dome Guard Combustor Flame Shield Bottom Shield Needs to be removed to in stall Optional Ash Drawer Bypass Door Dome Guard ...

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Page 9: ... be vented to the outside ONLY NEVER use a chimney or chimney connector smaller then the stove exhaust unless approved by your local inspector NEVER vent the stove into a Class B gas vent chimney Inspect the chimney connector and chimney at least twice monthly and clean if necessary Creo sote may build up and cause a house fire DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE N...

Page 10: ...f the firebox floor Burn the fire directly on the bricks Do not throw this manual away This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fit ting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on...

Page 11: ...aper and other com bustibles a minimum of 36in 914mm away from the front of the appliance ALSO DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLES UNDER THE APPLIANCE WOOD PAPER etc Contact local building offi cials to obtain a permit and information on any installa tion restriction or inspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance com pany as well This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood o...

Page 12: ...of wood heating systems FREIGHT DAMAGE This product was carefully inspected before it left Blaze King Inspect the unit thoroughly upon its arrival If damage is found report it to the carrier and then immediately file a freight damage claim Your local Blaze King dealer will assist if required PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE CHINOOK 1 Decorative Flue Ring 2 Poker 3 Fire Starter 4 This Manual OPTIONAL EQUIPM...

Page 13: ...ile Home Installation Roof exit parallel and corner Use either fan kit or rear shield double wall pipe and outside air kit 9 5 241mm 6 20 6 13 65 4 14 5 72 G 2 75 in USA H 16 in USA I 0 in USA K 18 for single wall pipe in Canada 8 in Canada 18 in Canada 8 in Canada If K 18 J 84 Minimum Ember protection shield not required to have an insulation value need to have a minimum size of In USA 43 1 4 x 3...

Page 14: ...m height 72 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A G C I B D G H 2 Residential Installations A B C D E F J Roof exit parallel and corner No Fan kit required 10 75 6 20 6 13 65 4 14 5 72 Wall exit parallel and corner No Fan kit required 10 75 6 20 6 13 65 4 14 5 74 Alcove roof or wall exit Use either fan kit or rear shield and double wall pipe 10 75 6 20 6 13 65 72 Mobile Home Installation Roof exit parallel ...

Page 15: ...terial This stove may be connected to a lined masonry chimney or a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to ULC629 in Canada or UL 103HT in the USA Do not connect it to a chimney serving another appliance To do so will affect the safe operation of both appliances and will void the stove warranty You must comply with the local authority having jurisdiction an...

Page 16: ...itical minimum requirements for a properly constructed chimney 1 The masonry wall of the chimney if brick or modular block must be a minimum of 4 inches nominal thickness A mountain or rubble stone wall must be at least 12 inches thick 2 The chimney must have a fire clay flue liner or equivalent with a minimum thickness of 5 8 inch and must be installed with refractory mortar There must be at leas...

Page 17: ...opening for a chimney connector must be cut in the wall to maintain the required 12 inches of brick separation from combustibles It will be necessary to cut wall studs and install a header and sill frame to maintain proper dimensions and to hold the weight of the brick Fig 13 NOTE Whenever cutting through a wall check first with local building authorities to be sure building integrity is maintaine...

Page 18: ...e wall and the 1 inch air space around the chimney connector as it passes through the chimney section to the chimney The location of the opening through the wall to the chimney must leave a minimum 18 inch vertical clearance between the chimney connector and the ceiling to prevent the ceiling from catching fire For instructions on installation of the thimble refer to chimney manufacturer s instruc...

Page 19: ...gh the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney measured horizontally Fig 12 The height requirement is necessary in the interest of safety and does not necessarily assure proper flue draft Use a minimum total system height of 12 feet measured from the stove flue collar to the top of the chimney not including the chimney ca...

Page 20: ...nufacturer Chimney connector must be double wall close clearance type and must be of same brand and model as listed prefabricated chimney Single wall pipe is not allowed in Mobile Homes or in Alcove Installations Insulated chimney components must be a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to ULC629 in Canada or UL 103HT in the USA For Mobile home the chimney...

Page 21: ...ols needed Square Robertson nr 2 screw driver ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Blaze King fan kit is equipped with a three prong grounded plug to decrease shock hazard THIS PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE HOLE RECEPTACLE DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG Do not route the power cord in front or under the stove OUTSIDE AIR KIT P N 1726B REQUIRED FOR MO...

Page 22: ...ARNING DOOR IS HEAVY AND FALLS OUT WHEN PINS ARE PULLED OUT PLEASE HOLD DOOR FIRMLY Hold the door whilst pulling out pins A Pull the door out forward To install the door follow the instruction above in reverse order DOOR ALIGMENT The door can be aligned if necessary by moving the hinge blocks on the stove Undo the bolt s on the inside of the firebox slide the hinge block to the correct position an...

Page 23: ... remove bypass handle before doing so If you like to install the flat versus the curved shields or vise versa the matching cover plate on the bottom need to be replaced too This can be done by undoing the two screws B holding the bottom plate in place An extra person or jack might be required to lift the one side of the stove Check stove pipe and possible fresh air connection before doing so If in...

Page 24: ... and 3 will produce the desired clean burning characteristics However since each application can vary you may find it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your application A thermostat setting of 3 will produce maximum heat which is more than suitable for heating the average size home Due to a lack of experience many stove owners make to many and rapid changes to the Thermostat Let s say yo...

Page 25: ... door is not tightly closed Leaving the loading door open AFTER the fire is well started may cause premature failure of the catalytic combustor 7 When nearly all the wood in the firebox is burning finish loading the stove Lay the wood left to right as far to the back of the stove as possible After the loading door is closed and the catalytic thermometer is in the active zone close the bypass door ...

Page 26: ...tly the catalyst thermometer may register a higher heat for several hours after the thermostat is turned down 3 Keep hot coals active so when you reload the stove you will reduce the time necessary to maintain an active catalyst 4 The thermostat is adjusted at the factory and should not be tampered with If the thermostat breaks the damper will close automatically FAN OPERATION If you have the Opti...

Page 27: ...is mechanically with a proper chimney cleaner or brush A combination of wet fuel and poor operating procedure may necessitate weekly cleaning to remove creosote buildup Remember the hotter the fire the less creosote Small intense fires create less creosote than large smoldering fires We recommend that each day a small intense fire be built preferably in the morning This daily practice should burn ...

Page 28: ...ng as follows Build a fire using the same technique paper kindling logs you have used in the past Leave the thermostat knob on a medium 2 setting When the fire is well established within one to three hours turn the thermostat knob between 1 and 2 A properly operating catalyst will remain active and the catalyst thermometer will remain in the active zone until the wood load is mostly consumed A tir...

Page 29: ... the bottom of the plate on the two pins that protrude below the catalyst The flame shield should rest at an angle about 45 degrees with its bottom near the combustor and its top near the stove front DOOR GLASS CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high burn for a period of time after each reloading The moisture which is driven from a new load of wood contributes m...

Page 30: ...wn The door does not have to be removed from the stove 3 With a pair of pliers pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it 4 Thoroughly clean out the channel so the new silicone adhesive will adhere and the gasket will fit smoothly 5 Run a small bead of a high temperature silicone adhesive such as G E Silicone Sealer or the equivalent along the center of the channel DO NOT USE HO...

Page 31: ...s built in lag of 4 8 minutes tells you what was happening 4 8 minutes ago And remember it is only an indication of the temperatures of the gasses after they pass through the catalyst The ther mometer probe the part that fits into the stove must be cleaned at least once a year Lift it from the stove be care ful it may be hot and wipe or scrape it clean At room temperature away from the stove the i...

Page 32: ... out have your chimney and flue connector inspected by a certified chimney sweep A damaged masonry chimney should be repaired or rebuilt A prefabricated chimney factory built that is damaged should be replaced Any damage to the flue connector should be corrected before the system is used again Possible causes of a chimney fire and remedies for those causes can be found further in this section Exce...

Page 33: ...ve creosote formation in chimney and chimney Connector CAUSE SOLUTION By pass door left open Close by pass door By pass door not sealing tightly Inspect by pass door and seal for warping Ash or creosote buildup may occur on door or seat With stove cold scrape and vacuum area around by pass Be sure all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth Improper operation Check thermostat setting and operat...

Page 34: ... draft caused by an oversize or short flue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS page 31 See CHIMNEY page 15 17 Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep Obstruction in chimney or cap screen Remove obstruction Clean chimney and or cap screen Strong gusting winds causing downdraft in chimney Install wind resistant chimney cap Tightly sealed house inadequate air supply Open a window sl...

Page 35: ...Version 1 03 April 2011 Chinook CBT Page 35 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F REPLACEMENT PARTS Z1714 Fan Kit Assembly ...

Page 36: ...Version 1 03 April 2011 Chinook CBT Page 36 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F BRICK LAYOUT Version 1 01 Nov 2010 G pupdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F ...

Page 37: ... 1 6 Z4551 Dome Guard Kit 1 7 Z2430 Flame Shield 1 8 Z4400G M Combustor 10 65 x 4 x 2 Incl Gasket 1 9 4498 Bypass Retainer 1 10 0255B 3ft Bypass Gasket 5 8 dense round 1 11 0341C 3ft Combustor Gasket Slit 2 x 1 16 1 12 Z1757 Ash Hole Lid 1 13 2449 Latch Catch 1 14 0342B 2 Catalytic Thermometer 4 5 Probe 1 15 2437 Flue Collar ring 7 25 ID 1 16 H Z3009 Thermostat CK24 1 17 Z2416 Curved Top and Botto...

Page 38: ...Version 1 03 April 2011 Chinook CBT Page 38 G pubdata Manuals English Manuals OM CK24 OM CK24C CK24F REPLACEMENT PARTS BRICK LAYOUT Number Brick Size Qt 1 A 18 2 SI 3 3 QC 1 4 MT 1 5 MC 1 6 JC 1 7 HC 1 ...

Page 39: ...ze King dealer Blaze King may request that the defective part parts or the entire stove be shipped to one of Blaze King s manufacturing locations at the purchaser s expense RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY IF the purchaser has complied with all of the terms and conditions of this warranty and IF the purchaser has notified BLAZE KING of a defect prior to the expiration of the respective warranty per...

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