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46231U_A

2021-06-25

ENGLISH

READ AND KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR REFERENCE

Printed in Canada

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.

READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

Wood Stove

Owner's Manual

Part 1 of 2

SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS

AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for Century S250

Page 1: ...S ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH Wood Stove Owner s Manual Part 1 of 2 SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ... by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your local area A building permit might be required for the installation of this stove and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing ...

Page 3: ...3 1 First Use 10 3 2 Lighting Fires 10 3 3 Zone Heating 12 3 4 Combustion Cycles 12 3 5 Rekindling a Fire 13 3 6 Removing Ashes 13 3 7 Air Intake Control 14 3 8 Fire Types 14 4 Maintenance 16 4 1 Heater 16 4 2 Refractory Materials and Baffle 16 4 3 Glass Door 17 5 Operating the Stove 17 5 1 Blower Operation 18 5 2 The Use of a Fire Screen 18 5 3 Exhaust System 19 6 The Venting System 20 6 1 Genera...

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Page 5: ...IS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances Burn only seasoned natural firewood This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions Do not elevate the fire by using a grate Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this ap...

Page 6: ...use as a freestanding heater in residential installations In Canada the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electric...

Page 7: ...lmost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coating on the stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Compounds is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing process meets the latest air quality requirements regarding VOC reduction or elimination The air tubes are stainless...

Page 8: ... FUMES OR RENDER THE HEATER INEFFECTIVE AND CAUSE SMOKE 2 1 Tree Species The tree species the firewood is produced from is less important than its moisture content The main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood use both types for different purposes Softer woods make good f...

Page 9: ... about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier 2 4 Compressed Wood Logs Compressed wood logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned with caution in the number of these logs burned at once Do not burn compressed logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Follow the manufacturer s instructions...

Page 10: ...nd dry The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between 15 to 20 3 Burning Wood Efficiently 3 1 First Use Two things happen when burning the first few fires the paint cures and the internal components are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also trigger false alarms in smoke detectors When light...

Page 11: ...ight angles and place a dozen finely split kindling on the second row It is possible to use ragged paper but it may not hold in place since it tends to roll while it is burning The best is to wrap a sheet on itself grab the ends of the roll and make a knot Use four or five sheets of paper tied together and put them on top and around the kindling Open the air intake control completely ignite the pa...

Page 12: ...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 with smaller stoves than houses that are heated all winter 3 4 Combustion Cycles Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating There will be temperature variations ...

Page 13: ...s edges are glowing The heater should not be left unattended during ignition and the fire should not burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes When lighting a new load the appliance produces a heat surge This heat surge is pleasant when the room temperature is cool but can be unpleasant when the room is already warm Therefore it is best to let each load of wood burn completely so that the...

Page 14: ...own are for guidance only and may differ from your product but the operation remains the same See the EPA Loading Section of the Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual for a specific overview of the air control of your appliance 3 8 Fire Types Using the air intake control is not the only way to match the appliance heat output to the desired temperature in the house A house will need far less...

Page 15: ...3 8 4 Burn Cycle Time The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame The burning time expected from this stove including both phases will vary de...

Page 16: ...ombustion 4 Maintenance This heater will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly Internal components of the firebox such as firebricks or refractory panels baffle and air tubes will wear over time Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts see Exploded diagram and parts list in the Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual To avoid premature deteri...

Page 17: ... The goal should be having a clear glass with no brown stains If brown stains appear regularly on the glass something about the fuel or the operating procedure needs to be changed When brown streaks are coming from the edge of the glass it is time to replace the gasket around the glass The glass gasket should be self adhesive Always replace the gasket with a genuine one 4 3 2 Replacement In case o...

Page 18: ...ve has cooled down Therefore you can leave the blower speed control at the desired setting OFF HI LO Figure 2 Blower operation 5 2 The Use of a Fire Screen Some stoves have been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen In the United States or in provinces with a particulate matter emission rate limit e g US EPA the use of wood stoves with door open with a fire screen is p...

Page 19: ...Cleaning Frequency It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in the chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in the chimney monthly until the rate of creosote formation is determined Even if creosote forms slowly in the system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year Establish a routine for the fuel wood stove and firing tech...

Page 20: ...at drives the wood heating system Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently if it is not connected to a suitable chimney The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat This 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 The ...

Page 21: ...with the manufacturer s instructions Only components intended for the brand and model of chimney should be used Never fabricate or substitute parts from other chimney brands The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel 6 3 1 Factory Built Metal Chimneys in Mobile Homes For use in a mobile home if allowed this stove is to be connected to a 6 double wall factory built chimney pipe conforming t...

Page 22: ... its roof The chimney must extend at least 3 ft 1 m above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 2 ft 60 cm higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10 ft 3 m 6 5 Chimney Location Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system it must have the right characteristics The signs of bad system design are cold back drafting when...

Page 23: ... the chimney This occurs for the two following reasons First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure in the lower part of the house will draw cold air down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove w...

Page 24: ... its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of air needed by the stove The only case in which the wood stove may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes th...

Page 25: ...ty of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly which has been common in the past 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 t...

Page 26: ...end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney in ft 20 mm m 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 the assembly should not require that ...

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Page 28: ...onal com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...

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