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Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual

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Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Kit (AC01337) ........................... 40

Appendix 2: Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan

and Thermodisc ................................................................ 41

Appendix 3: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ............. 43

Appendix 4: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ................................... 45

CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .......... 48

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Page 1: ...eating com Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 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 ari...

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: ...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 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Stove 16 4 1 Your First Fires 16 4 2 Lighting Fires 16 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 16 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 17 4 2...

Page 4: ...ation 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 30 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 31 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 31 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 32 8 The Venting System 33 8 1 General 33 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 33 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 33 8 2 2 Ma...

Page 5: ...lling the Fresh Air Kit AC01337 40 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc 41 Appendix 3 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 43 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 45 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 48 ...

Page 6: ...ROCEDURES OR RELOADING DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE...

Page 7: ...Time 6 to 8 hours Approximate Shipping Weight 320 lb 147 kg Firebox Volume 2 4 cu ft 0 068 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate fuels and other variables The EPA test fuel is dimensional Dougl...

Page 8: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 8 ...

Page 9: ...ork for You Your new Century FW3000 wood stove is a space heater which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in as well as spaces that connect to that area although to a lower temperature This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes ...

Page 10: ...e layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller stoves than houses that are heated all winter 2 3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Century FW3000 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment...

Page 11: ...ssia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid board Vermiculite can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Lightweight firebrick is made of pumice and cement Pumice is in fact volcanic rock a naturally green product found in the Northwest United States Disposal at a landfill is recommended ...

Page 12: ... Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only 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 ...

Page 13: ... they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs ...

Page 14: ...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 hardwoods like oak maple an...

Page 15: ...nufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You can increase the number of logs burned at a time to making sure the temperature never rises higher than 475 F 246 C on a magn...

Page 16: ...rite way to light fires Whatever method you choose your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the f...

Page 17: ...ots by rolling up single sheets corner to corner and tying a knot in them The advantage of knots is that they don t roll off the fire as they burn Light the newspaper and watch as the fire burns from top to bottom 4 2 3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the firebox Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindl...

Page 18: ...age because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the stove when the door is opened as a full fire is burning This is especially true if the chimney connector has 90 degree elbows and if the chimney runs up the outside wall of the house IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY 4 3 2 Ash Removal A...

Page 19: ...air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things drives the surface moisture from the wood creates a layer of char on the wood which slows down its release of smoke heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire and heats the chimney so it can produce str...

Page 20: ...e is burning at its peak efficiency If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air you have turned down the air too early or your firewood is wetter than it should be With good fuel and correct air control use the flames should slow down but should stay large and steady even as the air supply is reduced 4 3 6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs Using the air contr...

Page 21: ...ires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense 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...

Page 22: ...s 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it e...

Page 23: ...temperatures you may see some light brown stains 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 ...

Page 24: ... from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket about 1 2 long when you cut it and press the end into the groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the stove for 2...

Page 25: ... is broken To change the glass perform the same operation described above 5 1 4 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners To maintain the finish at its original brilliance use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces If the paint be...

Page 26: ...derstood plan to handle a chimney fire 5 2 3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job If you don t have experience cleaning chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on The most common equipment used are ...

Page 27: ...CTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Century FW3000 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installati...

Page 28: ...o it in 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 ...

Page 29: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 29 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...Construction Rules 1 Minimum space behind shield 25 mm 1 in In Canada 21 mm 7 8 in 2 Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield 25 mm 1 in 3 Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield 75 mm 3 in 4 Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling 75 mm 3 in 5 Shield extension beyond each side of appliance 450 mm 18 in 6 Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in 7 Edge clearance for ceil...

Page 32: ...mbustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 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 in by non combustible spacers 67 50 Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 N A Brick with a minimum of ...

Page 33: ...east 5 inches Canada only or no more than 7 inches is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT U S A or ULC S629 Canada 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes ...

Page 34: ...6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize 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 an insulated listed thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows ...

Page 35: ...ghest heated space 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chi...

Page 36: ... down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove will 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...

Page 37: ...tside 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 Single wall pipe components...

Page 38: ... can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because t...

Page 39: ... should include 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 ...

Page 40: ... 40 Appendix 1 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01337 When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor with screws The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Kit AC01337 sold separately A AC01337 B AC02090 ...

Page 41: ...to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your CENTURY dealer Make sure to sp...

Page 42: ...turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model and ACO2055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO ...

Page 43: ...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 in detail A 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 abo...

Page 44: ... tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes 3 4 diameter are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FW3000 Front 37holes of 0 172 Middle front 37 holes of 0 172 Middle rear 37 holes of 0 172 Rear 37 holes of 0 172 ...

Page 45: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 46: ...G 5 16 ID X 0 512 OD 2 5 30170 HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 1 2 LONG 2 6 SE63001 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET S31141 1 7 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 8 PL55105 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 1 9 PL55101 DECORATIVE BOTTOM DOOR TRIM 2 10 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 7 11 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 7 12 PL55076 ASH LIP 1 13 AC01337 FRE...

Page 47: ...2055 QUICK CONNECT THERMODISC 1 33 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 34 SE45632 01 FW3000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 35 29015 4 x 9 x 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 9 36 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 10 37 PL36049 4 1 2 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 38 PL36024 1 7 8 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 39 SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 40 PL55095 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 4 41 21216 VERMICULATE BAFFLE 14 3 4 X 20...

Page 48: ...must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding ...

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