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Chapter

 

3

 

Installation

 

America’s

 

Favorite

 

Stoves

 

Since

 

1980

 

Page

 

12

 

 

Outside Air Kit – FS Leg Units 

 

Drawing

 

Air

 

Through

 

The

 

Floor

 

1.

 

Install

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

to

 

the

 

bottom

 

of

 

the

 

stove

 

using

 

the

 

two

 

¼

20

 

x

 

1”

 

bolts

 

with

 

washers

 

as

 

shown

 

in

 

Figure

 

A.

 

2.

 

Making

 

sure

 

that

 

all

 

minimum

 

clearances

 

are

 

met,

 

position

 

the

 

stove

 

on

 

the

 

floor

 

protection.

  

3.

 

Insert

 

the

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

through

 

the

 

hole

 

in

 

the

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

and

 

allow

 

it

 

to

 

drop

 

down

 

until

 

it

 

comes

 

into

 

contact

 

with

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad.

  

You

 

may

 

need

 

to

 

slightly

 

lift

 

the

 

back

 

of

 

the

 

stove

 

to

 

accomplish

 

this.

 

4.

 

Using

 

a

 

felt

 

pen

 

draw

 

a

 

line

 

around

 

the

 

air

 

chamber

 

base

 

on

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad.

 

5.

 

Remove

 

the

 

stove

 

from

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad

 

and

 

cut

 

a

 

hole

 

just

 

inside

 

of

 

the

 

line

 

that

 

penetrates

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad

 

and

 

floor.

 

6.

 

Remove

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad

 

and

 

cut

 

a

 

4

1/2”

 

hole

 

centered

 

around

 

the

 

square

 

hole.

 

7.

 

Make

 

four

 

1

 

½”

 

cuts

 

in

 

one

 

end

 

your

 

outside

 

air

 

pipe

 

(4”

 

ID

 

flex

 

pipe

 

or

 

equivalent

 ‐ 

purchased

 

separately

 

from

 

retailer)

 

and

 

fold

 

out

 

to

 

make

 

flaps.

 

Insert

 

the

 

tube

 

through

 

the

 

hole,

 

cover

 

it

 

with

 

a

 

screen,

 

and

 

seal

 

to

 

the

 

floor.

 

8.

 

Reposition

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad

 

and

 

the

 

stove

 

so

 

that

 

the

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

is

 

aligned

 

with

 

hole

 

in

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad.

 

9.

 

Secure

 

the

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

to

 

the

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

with

 

the

 

screw

 

provided.

 
 

Drawing

 

Air

 

Through

 

The

 

Wall

 

1.

 

Install

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

to

 

the

 

bottom

 

of

 

the

 

stove

 

using

 

the

 

two

 

¼

20

 

x

 

1”

 

bolts

 

with

 

washers

 

as

 

shown

 

in

 

Figure

 

A.

 

2.

 

Making

 

sure

 

that

 

all

 

minimum

 

clearances

 

are

 

met,

 

position

 

the

 

stove

 

on

 

the

 

floor

 

protection.

  

3.

 

Insert

 

the

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

through

 

the

 

hole

 

in

 

the

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

and

 

allow

 

it

 

to

 

drop

 

down

 

until

 

it

 

comes

 

into

 

contact

 

with

 

the

 

hearth

 

pad.

  

You

 

may

 

need

 

to

 

slightly

 

lift

 

the

 

back

 

of

 

the

 

stove

 

to

 

accomplish

 

this.

  

This

 

normally

 

comes

 

pre

assembled.

  

However,

 

if

 

you

 

receive

 

one

 

that

 

needs

 

assembly

 

just

 

follow

 

the

 

diagram

 

shown

 

in

 

Figure

 

B.

 

4.

 

Secure

 

the

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

to

 

the

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

with

 

the

 

screw

 

provided.

  

5.

 

Attach

 

your

 

outside

 

air

 

pipe

 

(3”

 

ID

 

flex

 

pipe

 

or

 

equivalent

 ‐ 

purchased

 

separately

 

from

 

retailer)

 

to

 

the

 

adaptor

 

in

 

a

 

secure

 

manner

 

as

 

provided

 

by

 

the

 

kit

 

manufacturer.

 

6.

 

Follow

 

remainder

 

of

 

outside

 

air

 

kit

 

manufacturer’s

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Figure

 

A

 

Figure

 

B

 

Upper

 

Fresh

 

Air

 

Chamber

 

Rectangular

 

Air

 

Chamber

Summary of Contents for Mahogany W3100I

Page 1: ...ials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specified in this manual if more stringent PLEASE read this entire...

Page 2: ...Outside Air Kit FS Pedestal Units 11 Outside Air Kit FS Leg Units 12 Flashing Installation Insert Models 13 Mobile or Manufactured Home Requirements 13 Installing the Brick Panels 14 Freestanding Ins...

Page 3: ...or debris off of the stove before firing The paint will become soft and gummy as the stove heats up and will harden as the stove cools During the break in period open the door frequently every 5 10 mi...

Page 4: ...is stove as well The exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly...

Page 5: ...operating the heater WARNING DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITH THE GLASS PANEL REMOVED CRACKED OR BROKEN REPLACEMENT OF THE PANEL SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON Ensure adequate com...

Page 6: ...Pedestal 37 1 8 to Front Height with Large Flashing 32 1 16 38 13 16 to Shroud Height with Medium Flashing 30 1 16 Height with Standard Pedestal 31 1 4 to Front Height of unit inside fireplace 20 1 2...

Page 7: ...listed to the pipe Insert Model Minimum Clearances to combustibles must be maintained as shown in the following chart NOTE Materials projecting more than from the wall are considered mantels I J K L...

Page 8: ...that it either be cemented to the masonry or be installed without cement in a thimble connected to the masonry wall When the connector is inserted in a thimble the joint must be tight enough so that i...

Page 9: ...36 of the front of the stove 4 Clearances All specified clearances to combustibles must be maintained Measurements provided are the minimum safe distances and should not be compromised 5 Chimney Termi...

Page 10: ...not fully remove realign the stove and firmly retighten the bolts NOTE For units with the pedestal only no ash pan or wood storage the stove will have to be lifted straight up for pedestal installatio...

Page 11: ...sher and partially tighten 3 Hold the blower on both sides and allow the screw heads to go through the slots and move the blower to the right as much as possible 4 Tighten bolts with 7 16 wrench 5 Rou...

Page 12: ...minimum clearances are met position the stove on the floor protection Draw an outline around the pedestal on the floor protector Remove the stove 2 In the center of the outline of the pedestal foot pr...

Page 13: ...with a screen and seal to the floor 8 Reposition the hearth pad and the stove so that the Rectangular Air Chamber is aligned with hole in the hearth pad 9 Secure the Rectangular Air Chamber to the Upp...

Page 14: ...quirements NOTE Not approved for Canadian Mobile Home Installations These directions only apply for mobile home installations within the United States of America WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING R...

Page 15: ...d when handling the brick panels Install the brick panels shown in figure 6 in the following order C B A and F Next remove the front secondary tube Install the panels D with the ceriblanket above them...

Page 16: ...re than 180o of elbows two 90o elbows or two 45o one 90o elbow etc Standard residential installations may use single wall connector Mobile Home may NOT Standard residential installations with reduced...

Page 17: ...lation Freestanding with Exterior Factory Built Chimney NOTE Exterior chimneys are subject to greater moisture and creosote accumulation due to the lower temperatures An insulated chase can help to re...

Page 18: ...ding with Masonry or Factory Built Chimney NOTE Most factory built chimney manufacturers make stainless steel chimney liners either flexible or rigid This provides a wide variety of installation optio...

Page 19: ...e including chimney must be clean and undamaged Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the insert All convection vents and louvers must be left unmodified and unobstructed Entire firepla...

Page 20: ...d edges 2 Make a cardboard template of the measurements but add a 2 flange to each side This flange will be used to mount the block off plate to the inside of the firebox Bend the flanges downwards on...

Page 21: ...ONS This fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6 diameter extending from the fireplace insert to the top of the chimney The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 re...

Page 22: ...Direct Connection Zero Clearance Fireplace NOTE Direct connections require installation of an airtight block off plate or damper adaptor see Block off Plate Installation on page 16 Although this inst...

Page 23: ...ncreasing sizes of wood before adding larger pieces for longer burns Always allow enough time for the wood to get burning well before adding larger pieces of wood When loading wood always be careful n...

Page 24: ...ugh to burn efficiently but this will now take less pre heating than older stoves After some initial experimentation you will be able to determine the optimum operating temperatures for various burn r...

Page 25: ...ever use substitute materials Chimney Cleaning Inspection Before each heating season the entire chimney system combustion chamber and fireplace should be professionally inspected cleaned and if necess...

Page 26: ...e test the wood with a moisture meter Some experienced wood burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear knock and not a thud Why Dry Wood is Key Wet wood wh...

Page 27: ...ing the Door Gasket The door gasket inserts into the outer groove of the door retainer Stove gasket cement holds it in place Before installing remove any residual cement Lay the gasket in place start...

Page 28: ...onal A E 3100BLOWKIT Brick Panel Set A BRICK W31 Damper Knob C S 852 Door Gasket C G 050 Door Glass C D 038 Door Handle Shaft CW D 031 Door Handle Wood CW M 250 Glass C D 038 Glass Clip C S 110 Glass...

Page 29: ...the dealer must examine the stove at the consumer s residence a reasonable service call charge may be incurred and is the sole responsibility of the consumer d If the unit must be transported those ch...

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