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180.SC30.NZ v1.01

December 4, 2017

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SC30L.NZ & SC30P.NZ

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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SPECIFICATIONS

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Sirocco SC30P.NZ (Pedestal)

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Sirocco SC30L.NZ (Leg)

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CERTIFICATION LABEL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE SIROCCO

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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FLOOR PROTECTION

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MINIMUM CLEARANCES

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INITIAL INSTALLATION

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SEISMIC RESTRAINT

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STANDARD FLUE INSTALLATION

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COMBUSTION AIR

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DRAFTING PERFORMANCE

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MINIMUM FLUE HEIGHTS

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ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY

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DOOR CHANGE-OUT

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INTRODUCTION

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YOUR FIRST FIRE!

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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BYPASS

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CATALYTIC THERMOMETER

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THERMOSTAT

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SELECTING WOOD

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HOW TO USE MOISTURE METERS

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LIGHTING THE FIRE

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RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature in the ACTIVE ZONE)

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RELOADING PROCEDURE (with the catalyst temperature still in the inactive zone)

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OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING

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ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION

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WOOD BURNING IN THE SHOULDER SEASON

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CATALYST MONITORING

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CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, TESTING

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CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, CLEANING

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CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, TROUBLESHOOTING

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CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, REPLACEMENT

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Summary of Contents for SIROCCO SC30L.NZ

Page 1: ...stallation to determine the need to obtain a permit Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 Canada Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 www blazeking com info blazeking com Distributed By Pellet Fire Solutions Ltd P O Box 11 245 Sockburn Christchurch New Zealand www pelletfiresolutions co nz OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ON 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCES 13 INITIAL INSTALLATION 14 SEISMIC RESTRAINT 15 STANDARD FLUE INSTALLATION 16 COMBUSTION AIR 17 DRAFTING PERFORMANCE 17 MINIMUM FLUE HEIGHTS 17 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 17 DOOR CHANGE OUT 18 INTRODUCTION 19 YOUR FIRST FIRE 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 20 BYPASS 20 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 20 THERMOSTAT 20 SELECTING WOOD 21 HOW TO US...

Page 3: ...R GASKET INSPECTION 34 LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT 34 BYPASS DOOR GASKET INSPECTION 34 BYPASS DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT 35 DOOR GLASS GASKET INSPECTION 36 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 36 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 36 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 37 THERMOMETER 37 THERMOSTAT 37 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 38 WARRANTY _____________________________________...

Page 4: ...rds to protect children from hot surfaces These guards must be fastened to a wall and or to the ﬂoor Any safety guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Under no circumstances should this appliance be modiﬁed This appliance must not be connected to a chimney ﬂue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance Do not operate the appliance with the glass d...

Page 5: ...capacity 83 9 L Recommended Fuel length 46 cm Wood capacity approximate Pinus radiata 27 2 kg Construction 10 gauge 1 4 ﬁrebox brick lined 16 gauge outer shields Shipping Weight SC30P NZ pedestal 222 kg Chimney recommendation Minimum 4 6 m from stove top to chimney cap Insulated liner recommended in Canada in USA Blaze King Industries Valley Comfort Systems Warranty Department 1290 Commercial Way ...

Page 6: ...180 SC30 NZ v1 01 December 4 2017 Page 6 SC30L NZ SC30P NZ APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Sirocco SC30P NZ Pedestal ...

Page 7: ...180 SC30 NZ v1 01 December 4 2017 Page 7 SC30L NZ SC30P NZ APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Sirocco SC30L NZ Leg APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 8: ...MISSIONS KW KW g kg mg MJ CM1 6 SL 0476 7 71 67 6 4 75 7 71 0 38 27 7 AS NZS 4012 2014 A1 4013 2014 SL 0477 7 71 69 1 4 75 7 71 0 30 22 0 PERFORMANCE MAY VARY FROM TEST VALUES DEPENDING ON THE ACTUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS BURN ONLY UNTREATED SOFTWOOD WITH A MOISTURE CONTENT OF LESS THAN 25 DRY BASIS FUEL TYPE SOFTWOOD PINUS RADIATA DO NOT BURN COAL TESTED BY SPECTRUM LABORATORIES 1 25 HIGHBROOK DR ...

Page 9: ... to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless instructions are given in this manual All other work must be done by a trained technician Allow the appliance to cool down before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning Maintain the door and glass seal and keep them in good condition A leaking door seal will shorten burn times and may harm the combustor Avoid placing wood against the glass ...

Page 10: ...ee airﬂow through vents on this appliance Do not use chemicals or ﬂuids to start the ﬁre Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter ﬂuid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a ﬁre in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use Some fuels could generate carbon monoxide and are very dangerous This appliance is designed and approved...

Page 11: ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep furniture curtains wood paper and other combustibles a minimum of 48in 1219mm away from the front of the appliance ALSO DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLES UNDER THE APPLIANCE WOOD PAPER etc ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS NZS 4013 DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKIN...

Page 12: ...GUIDELINES THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT FULLY ASSEMBLING ALL COMPONENTS IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE KEPT FROM TOUCHING THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS HOT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SU...

Page 13: ...earance mm C D D 76mm 76mm A B E 859mm 882mm A Rear 320 B Side 320 C Floor protector front 300 D Floor protector side 200 E Flue rear 480 Corner Position Clearance Distance Position Clearance mm H I I 76mm 76mm F G J 1309mm 1309mm 882mm 859mm K F Side 200 G Side 200 H Floor protector front 300 I Floor protector side 200 J Flue rear 560 K Flue corner 792 ...

Page 14: ...LTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS e g GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THE INSTALLATION UNSAFE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Locate ﬁre on a non combustible hearth ensuring minimum clearances are obtained to combustibles be it a ﬂat wall or corner installation see MINIMUM CLEARANCES 2 Mark a centre point on the ceiling that is directly above the centre of the ﬂue outle...

Page 15: ...01 Flue Reﬂector Please note that this is only required if there is a combustible wall within the vicinity of the ﬁre 12 Ensure that seismic restraint is ﬁtted to the ﬁre see below 13 Finally ﬁt the ADD Rain Cap to the top of the ﬂue The application of a 250mm Galv Slip Liner should eliminate the need for any cutting of ﬂue Please note that the recommendation of the ADD Cowl is preferred but not r...

Page 16: ...200mm Galvanised Steel liner with brackets 2 6 103 with swage 250mm x 1200mm Galvanised Steel liner with swage 1 7 536 Fixed ADD Stainless Steel Cowl 1 8 955 430 x 430 Ceiling Plate 1 9 180 253mm x 1200mm Galvanised Slip liner 1 10 1001 150mm Matt Black Flue Reﬂector 1 11 155 250mm x 1200 Galvanised Liner with swage 1 12 502 150mm Stainless Steel Fixed Cowl X 13 401 150mm Stainless Steel Revolving...

Page 17: ...eater An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft Inadequate draft may cause back puﬃng into the room and plugging of the chimney Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints Blaze King cannot be responsible for external forces leading to less than optimal performance ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY Without a...

Page 18: ...ut the door follow these steps WARNING DOOR IS HEAVY PLEASE HOLD FIRMLY INSTALLATION 1 Align bottom door hinge hole with bottom ﬁrebox hinge pin 2 Lower door onto bottom hinge pin then align top door hinge hole with top ﬁrebox hinge pin 3 Lower door onto pins until door hinge surface contacts ﬁrebox hinge surface ...

Page 19: ...the ﬁrebox s internal structure Excessive temperatures can be caused by many small pieces of very low moisture content wood being used as a primary fuel source This may be evident by warping or warped internal plates and retainers possible cracking of the outer ﬁrebox and possibly premature failure of the catalytic combustor All wood appliances should be cleaned out and inspected at the end of eve...

Page 20: ... show you if the combustor is active Always operate the stove in the active zone When the combustor is not active the stove will emit smoke and will not be eﬃcient THERMOSTAT The thermostat knob is located on the top right rear corner of the stove It controls the burn rate of the stove Any thermostat position between LOW thin line and HIGH wide line will produce the desired clean burning character...

Page 21: ...only accurate method to determine moisture content in wood is to use a moisture meter Never burn salt water driftwood It is very corrosive and will damage the ﬁrebox Burning salty wood also voids the warranty This controlled combustion ﬁrebox has been designed for high eﬃciency and long burn times The proper time to add more wood is when the last charge has been reduced to a glowing charcoal bed a...

Page 22: ... middle 3 In the center of log push pins of meter along grain three measurements are taken on the freshly split surface 2 or 5 cm in from each end of the log and in the middle of the split surface with suﬃcient contact see ﬁgure 4 Do this to all the logs and take an average of the readings this will be only an approximate indication but a good guide OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 5 cm 2 5 cm ...

Page 23: ... ﬁre burn with the thermostat in a HIGH setting for 20 30 minutes or until the ﬁre is well established At that point turn the thermostat down to the desired setting Turning the thermostat down to soon may cause the ﬁre to go out It is also good burning practice to burn the stove on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes after every refuelling this will help to condition the wood load for optimum combustion The...

Page 24: ... wood installation weather conditions and the desired room temperature RELOADING PROCEDURE with the catalyst temperature still in the inactive zone Follow the procedure for LIGHTING THE FIRE on the previous page OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Any thermostat position between LOW and HIGH will produce the desired clean burning characteristics However since each application can vary you may ﬁnd it necess...

Page 25: ...erred to as Stack Eﬀect is also inﬂuenced by air density and moisture diﬀerences Small temperature diﬀerences produce less draw in your chimney system than large temperature diﬀerences General Rules for burning in the shoulder season Run your appliance on high for 30 minutes after start up and reloading Slowly turn the thermostat down to the desired heat setting The heat setting needs to be high e...

Page 26: ...it may require cleaning or replacement It is also possible that the thermometer itself may not be reading accurately Before condemning the combustor read THERMOMETER If after cleaning has been performed your combustor is still not working you can Contact Blaze King for a replacement combustor Please read REPLACEMENT PARTS section in this owners manual It is important to periodically monitor the op...

Page 27: ...ing Solution Replace the combustor with a genuine Blaze King combustor failure to do so will void your warranty PROBLEM CATALYST PEELING Possible Cause Extreme temperatures above 1000 C at combustor surface can cause the catalysts to peel Over ﬁring and ﬂame impingement on the combustor are primary causes Minor peeling photo shows minor peeling that is normal and does not aﬀect function Severe pee...

Page 28: ...causes large pieces to fall out replace the combustor PROBLEM MECHANICAL CRACKING Possible Cause Mishandling abuse or operating without a properly gasket sealed combustor Solution Handle with care Possible Cause Distortion of holding collar Solution Combustor should be held ﬁrmly in its can It should slide easily into and out of the holding collar of the stove If severe cracking has resulted in lo...

Page 29: ... simply lifting the shield oﬀ the two tabs at either side Pay particular attention to orientation as there is a top and bottom edge to the ﬂame shield 2 Once you remove the ﬂame shield you ll ﬁnd the combustor The honeycomb combustor can be made of diﬀerent materials such as cordierite mulite or even stainless steel They are all the same with regard to removal and caution should be taken so as to ...

Page 30: ...combustor 5 This new combustor already has the gasket installed Note the 1 wide masking tape This tape will help to keep the leading edge of the gasket from snagging during installation If you ve cleaned your combustor wrap the combustor gasket as you see here and use the 1 masking tape around the perimeter front and rear During the ﬁrst ﬁre the masking tape will burn oﬀ and the combustor gasket w...

Page 31: ...u will continue to receive excellent eﬃciency and clean burning for years to come A few reminders never burn anything other than dry seasoned cordwood Burning anything else may contaminate or ruin your new combustor Also remember to keep your front loading door gasket seal properly adjusted see LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT Doing so will improve burn times and extend combustor life span The comb...

Page 32: ...ox is closed tightly 2 Call the local ﬁre department 3 Examine the chimney attic and roof of the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch ﬁre If necessary spray with a ﬁre extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the appliance again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and ot...

Page 33: ...ON MONOXIDE AND OR FLAMMABLE GASES THESE GASES MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION AND POSSIBLE DEATH CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE The most eﬃcient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come oﬀ the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily The chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated it must...

Page 34: ...Be sure the ﬁre is out and the stove has cooled down The door should be removed by lifting up and out oﬀ of the hinge pins Then lay the door ﬂat 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 Dry ﬁt the new gasket ﬁrst to ensure proper ﬁt Do not stret...

Page 35: ... the stove Looking down through the collar lift one end of the bypass door for clearance to turn inside the top assembly Once the bypass plate is in this position remove the plate through the combustor opening 7 Remove the old gasket and apply the THERMOSEAL 1000SF high temperature resistant cement along the door opening edge 8 Place the gasket along the cement and tap it in to seat it securely in...

Page 36: ...e gasket remains consistent and uniform 4 Install glass with the Blaze King logo to the lower left corner of the door Install the glass retainers with original fasteners Ensure the glass is parallel to the frame and tighten the fasteners evenly 5 Follow steps on LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE DOOR GLASS CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the appliance on high bu...

Page 37: ...g or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual If the thermostat malfunctions contact your dealer for replacement by a qualiﬁed installer THERMOMETER The combustor thermometer 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 combustor The ther...

Page 38: ... 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 Excessive Creosote Formation and Spots of Creosote Accumul...

Page 39: ...onﬁrm Catalytic combustor not operating properly Inspect the combustor See CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TESTING Poor draft caused by an oversize or short ﬂue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep Chimney too cold or poorly insulated Upgrade chimney system Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep PROBLEM Catalytic combustor thermometer on top ...

Page 40: ...ith low pitch content such as some types of pine PROBLEM The combustor temperature cannot be controlled Turning the thermostat down often makes the combustor temperature go up CAUSE Turning the thermostat down particularly in the ﬁrst half of the burn cycle causes the ﬁre to emit more smoke which is fuel for the combustor The combustor temperature therefore climbs for up to several hours This is n...

Page 41: ...180 SC30 NZ v1 01 December 4 2017 Page 41 SC30L NZ SC30P NZ REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 42: ...R ASB METAL AF CK SC 1 5 3822 SMOKE BAFFLE 1 6 155 0255 B GASKET 5 8 DENSE RND 1 m 1 7 2430 1 FLAME SHIELD WING 20 30 1 8 Z4551 Combustor 10 65 x 4 x 2 Incl Gasket 1 9 155 0186 GASKET 7 8 RND BLK MID 2 m 1 10 155 0254 AS GASKET 1 8 X 3 4 W PSA SPEC 2 m 1 11 130 0243 GLASS CERAMIC 5 mm 30 1 AF CK SC 1 12 Z2644 S B DOOR HANDLE SATIN W BLCK SC 1 13 Z2452 BK BYPASS HANDLE BLK ASM SC 1 14 3241 MAIN TUB...

Page 43: ...180 SC30 NZ v1 01 December 4 2017 Page 43 SC30L NZ SC30P NZ REPLACEMENT PARTS Brick Layout 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 47 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 4 6L H ULFN 6 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN ...

Page 44: ...xcept as noted for replacement parts Warranty Period Components Covered Parts Labor 1 Year X All parts materials and surface ﬁnishes ﬂaking and peeling subject to conditions exclusions and limitations listed 2 Years X Thermal sensors catalytic thermometer bi metallic thermostat assembly door handle metal components and catalyst combustor see conditions exclusions and limitations 5 Years 2 Years X ...

Page 45: ...no claim shall be made against the manufacturer on any oral warranty or representation All claims under this Limited Warranty must be made in writing by your dealer 2 Any stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced during the Limited Warranty period will be warranted under the terms of the Limited Warranty for a period not exceeding the remaining term of the original Limited Warranty or six...

Page 46: ... King will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions 9 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as use of downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions Environmental conditions include but are not limited to nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessi...

Page 47: ...ent retail cost of the repair or the replacement according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King During the 2nd year purchaser pays 20 3rd year purchaser pays 40 4th year purchaser pays 60 5th year purchaser pays 80 25 If a defect or problem is determined by Blaze King to be non warrantable Blaze King is not liable for travel costs for service...

Page 48: ...__________________ Installer print ______________________________________________________________________________ Installer sign ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________________________________________________ Serial...

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