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Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual

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Page 1: ...e St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information co...

Page 2: ...lled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follow...

Page 3: ...f 11 3 Fuel 12 3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 12 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree Species 12 3 2 3 Log Length 13 3 2 4 Piece Size 13 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 14 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 15 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Stove 16 4 1 The use of a fire screen 16 4 2 Your First Fires 16 4 3 Lighting Fires 16 4 3 1...

Page 4: ...s Covering Stove Installation 27 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 28 7 1 Location of the certification label 28 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 28 7 3 Floor protector 31 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 32 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 32 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 34 8 The Venting System 35 8 1 General 35 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 35 8 2 1 Factory built Me...

Page 5: ... 39 Appendix 1 Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01336 42 Appendix 2 Installing the Optional Fire Screen AC01342 44 Appendix 3 Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc 45 Appendix 4 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 47 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 49 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY 52 ...

Page 6: ...JUNCTION WITH A FIRE SCREEN AC01342 SOLD SEPARATELY THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR ...

Page 7: ...ing area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 1 Values are as measured per test method except for the recommended he...

Page 8: ...dard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S627 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs Mobile home Canada or manufactured home USA The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as followed buildings built...

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Page 10: ... living areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the stove the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated wi...

Page 11: ...g the need to mine new materials The paint coat on your stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Components is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing process meets the latest air quality requirements with regards to VOC reduction or elimination The air tubes are stainless steel which can also be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffl...

Page 12: ...spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given vo...

Page 13: ...es more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes star...

Page 14: ...aster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwo...

Page 15: ...weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be ...

Page 16: ...rnal components of the stove are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove be prepared by opening doors and or windows to ventilate the house As you burn hotter and hotter fires more of the painted surfaces reach the curing tempe...

Page 17: ...re has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit A t...

Page 18: ...d is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or watching television Wood burns best in cycles A cycle starts whe...

Page 19: ... days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen You will...

Page 20: ...e stove This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewo...

Page 21: ...nse heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly in the firebox so the pieces are packed tightly together You will need to fire the load hot for long enough to fully char the log surfaces before you can turn the air down Make sure the fire is flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn 4 4 6 3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold ...

Page 22: ...y load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the heat output of the stove to the heat demand of the space 4 4 6 5 North South Fires Versus East West Fires In fireboxes that are roughly square wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs north south or the sides of the logs east west East west loads that are built co...

Page 23: ... forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the fire go out is better than trying to maintain a continuous fire Use the technique described above for building a fire to take the chill off the house If you do get brown stains on the glass you can ...

Page 24: ...ass gasket when the door gasket is replaced The gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and clips B that holds the glass C to the door frame D Lift out the glass C and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering th...

Page 25: ... when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear creosote builds up more slowly Your new stove has the right characteristics to help you to burn...

Page 26: ...o take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and wil...

Page 27: ...E MAY BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME THIS MOBILE HOME APPROVED STOVE REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF A FRESH AIR KIT SOLD SEPARATELY WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM WARNING THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and op...

Page 28: ...order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your stove model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of the stove 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe Please b...

Page 29: ...ustible materials must be respected in the appropriate certification of the pipe Clearances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME APPLIANCE CLEARANCES INSTALLATION WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR CANADA USA A 10 254 mm 10 254 mm B 21 533 mm 21 533 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm K 48 1219 mm 48 1219 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm If the above clearances are met then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be D...

Page 30: ...Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual 30 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 31: ... mm From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smal...

Page 32: ...etter to a clearance Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling ...

Page 33: ...Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual 33 Clearances for shield construction ...

Page 34: ... non combustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 25 mm 1 by non combustible spacers 67 12 in 50 24 in Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 by non combustible spacers 50 18 in ...

Page 35: ... a suitable The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the his heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft d stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6 ...

Page 36: ...size the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height When passing through a combustible wall the use of a factory built thimble is required Installation and Operation Manual built Metal Chimneys For use in a mobile home this stove is in diameter factory built chimney conforming to CAN UCL S629 Standards for 650 C Factory built The total length of the flu...

Page 37: ...stem it must have the right characteristics The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove slow kindling of new fires and smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading There are two guidelines to follow First the chimney should be installed up through the heated space of the house not out and up an outside wall Second the chimney should penetrate the t...

Page 38: ...l not work well when connected to this chimney 8 5 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors except in mobile homes because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather However to protect against the risk of smoke spillage...

Page 39: ...e at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year 8 6 Installing the Chimney Connector The chimney connector is the single or double wall pipe installed between the stove flue collar and the chimney breech...

Page 40: ...Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual 40 Use 45 elbows where possible instead of 90 Installation and Operation Manual s where possible instead of 90 elbows ...

Page 41: ...clude an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of...

Page 42: ...al Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01336 WHEN INSTALLED WITH A FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT THE STOVE MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Installation on the back AC01336 ...

Page 43: ...Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual 43 Installation on the bottom AC01336 ...

Page 44: ...oor opening Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in Detail A Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 45: ...r the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your dealer Make sure to specify this part number AC02050 When using the optional blower allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early You...

Page 46: ... Installation and Operation Manual 46 CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE BLOWER S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE ...

Page 47: ...annel hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 4 To remove the tubes use the above ste...

Page 48: ...ry air tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FW2600 Front 30 holes of 0 140 Middle front 30 holes of 0 136 Middle rear 20 holes of 0 147 Rear 15 holes of 0 128 ...

Page 49: ...Century FW2600 Installation and Operation Manual 49 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 50: ...S WITH GASKET 11 1 4 X 15 3 8 1 9 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 10 SE63024 GLASS RETAINER WITH SCREWS KIT 10 PER KIT 1 11 PL54631 ASH LIP 1 12 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 10 13 PL54697 PRIMARY AIR CONTROL PLATE 1 14 30187 ZINC WASHER ID 17 64 X OD 1 2 1 15 30206 ZINC WASHER ID 5 16 X OD 3 4 1 16 PL65572 AIR CONTROL ROD GUIDE 1 17 SE5...

Page 51: ...19 3 1 2 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 35 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 13 36 PL36027 3 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 37 PL54512 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 38 PL54513 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 39 PL54514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 40 PL54515 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1 41 21397 BAFFLE VERMICULITE BOARD 17 1 8 X 9 3 4 X 1 1 4 1 ...

Page 52: ...n of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product A one time replacement limit applie...

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