PI-1010A
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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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BUILDING CODES AND PERMITS
Check local building codes before beginning installation. Most areas require a permit from the city or county Building
Inspector, Fire Marshal or Authority Having Jurisdiction. After the installation is completed, it should be checked by your
local Fire Marshal or Building Inspector.
BYPASS
All catalytic wood burning stoves have a bypass device which allows the smoke from the fire to temporarily bypass, or go
around, the catalyst. In Blaze King models, the bypass is located just behind the catalyst. The bypass is a heavy steel
plate, hinged inside the stove, and is controlled by the bypass handle on the right front of the stove. When the handle is
in the down position the bypass is closed. To open the bypass lift the handle up.
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR
Warning: This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper
operation. It is against the law to operate the wood heater if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed or to operate
it in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions of this manual. DO NOT operate this insert without a properly
operating catalytic combustor.
The combustor is a ceramic honeycomb which is coated with a catalyst. The catalyst may be a combination of one or
more precious metals, including the following: platinum, palladium, rhodium and cerium. The catalyst chemically lowers
the combustion temperature of the smoke from a wood fire. This allows more smoke to burn, while increasing efficiency
and lowering emissions. The catalyst is generally operational when the stove thermometer registers in the "Active" zone.
If the thermometer does not stay in the Active zone, but falls into the "Inactive" zone for most of the burn cycle, the
thermostat could be set too low or the catalyst may need cleaning or replacement. The catalyst is located in the top of
the firebox, just inside the door. See CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, TESTING, page 26.
COAL
DO NOT BURN COAL IN THIS STOVE. Evidence of coal burning automatically voids all warranties.
CHIMNEY
One or more passageways, vertical or nearly so, for sending flue gases (smoke) to the outside atmosphere.
Stoves must be vented ONLY to the outside and never to other rooms or buildings.
Special methods are required when passing through a wall or ceiling. See chimney manufacturers instructions and local
building codes.
Two types of chimneys are acceptable for use with these stoves:
- A listed factory built fireplace: Chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to UL 127 or ULC S620.
- Masonry Chimney: A field-constructed, code-approved, chimney of solid masonry units, bricks, stones, listed masonry
chimney units or reinforced Portland cement concrete. It must have at least 5/8" fire clay lining joined with refractory
cement or other listed lining system suitable for use with wood stoves. Before connecting to an existing masonry
chimney, have it inspected by a certified chimney sweep.
NEVER VENT THE STOVE INTO A CLASS "B" GAS VENT CHIMNEY. NEVER USE A CHIMNEY CONNECTOR OR
CHIMNEY FLUE SMALLER THAN THE STOVE EXHAUST, UNLESS APPROVED BY YOUR LOCAL INSPECTOR.
Avoid a home fire. Maintain the designated clearance distance to combustibles. Insulation must not touch the chimney.
There must be a designated air space clearance around the chimney. This air space around a chimney is necessary to
allow natural heat removal from the area. Insulation in this space will cause a heat buildup which may ignite wood
framing.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Generally, the taller the chimney, the more dependable the draft. The chimney should be kept warm to enhance the
draft. This will also protect against creosote accumulation caused by condensation of water vapor and smoke. A build-up
of creosote can reduce the draft and become a potential fire hazard. See CREOSOTE, page 9. A chimney should extend
at least three feet above a flat roof, or at least two feet above any part of the roof within 10 feet. Chimney tops should
NEVER be near trees or other tall objects that might cause down-drafts.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other materials that will ignite and
burn, whether flame proof or not, or whether plastered or un-plastered.
