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Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual

Note that secondary 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

Classic With Blower

Front

►

37 holes of 0.172"

Middle front

►

37 holes of 0.172’’

Middle rear

►

37 holes of 0.172’’

Rear

►

37 holes of 0.172’’

Summary of Contents for DB03081

Page 1: ...ve Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free do...

Page 2: ...installed 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...

Page 3: ...0 2 2 1 What is Good Firewood 10 2 2 2 Tree Species 10 2 2 3 Log Length 11 2 2 4 Piece Size 11 2 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 12 2 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 13 2 3 Manufactured Logs 13 3 Operat...

Page 4: ...earances Safely 30 6 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 30 6 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 32 7 The Venting System 33 7 1 General 33 7 2 Suitable Chimneys 33 7 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimne...

Page 5: ...PROCEDURES 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 FU...

Page 6: ...lb 151 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...

Page 7: ...Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual 7...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...also be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffle Vermiculite is a mineral Large commercial mines exist in China Russia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid b...

Page 10: ...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 differe...

Page 11: ...ies 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 flame...

Page 12: ...faster 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 t...

Page 13: ...much lighter in 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...

Page 14: ...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 3 2 1 Conventi...

Page 15: ...just bunch them up and stuff them in between the kindling and the underside of the baffle Or you can make newspaper knots by rolling up single sheets corner to corner and tying a knot in them The adva...

Page 16: ...heating The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed When you burn in cycles you rarely need to open the stove s loading door while the wood is flaming This is an advantage becau...

Page 17: ...e 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 moist...

Page 18: ...the flow rate of exhaust through the stove and flue pipe slows down which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust You will notice that as you reduce the air setting the flames slow d...

Page 19: ...you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the...

Page 20: ...rs 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...

Page 21: ...with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains...

Page 22: ...h and the key path pin B 3 Remove or add one washer A as needed Keep the removed washer for future adjustment 4 Re install the key path pin in the key way and slide the latch along it 5 Secure with th...

Page 23: ...dhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A the clips B and the metal frames C Lift out the glass D and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughl...

Page 24: ...himney Connector Maintenance 4 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allow...

Page 25: ...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 proc...

Page 26: ...ON 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 5 2 Regula...

Page 27: ...to 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 6...

Page 28: ...Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual 28 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection...

Page 29: ...6 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 protectio...

Page 30: ...tter 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 in...

Page 31: ...Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual 31 Clearances for shield construction...

Page 32: ...combustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board...

Page 33: ...t is not connected t 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 com...

Page 34: ...least 1 m 3 ft above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft Installation and Operation Manu...

Page 35: ...stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a hen there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial s...

Page 36: ...n Conventional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire an...

Page 37: ...on codes apply to the installation of single wall pipe Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified The rules for double wall pipe are found in the manufacturer s installation instructions...

Page 38: ...nclude 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 colla...

Page 39: ...e kit on your Classic With Blower stove To do this you will need to install the fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Installation instructions are provided w...

Page 40: ...Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual 40 Installation on the bottom AC01337...

Page 41: ...re output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat When using the blower allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The incr...

Page 42: ...r Installation and Operation Manual 42 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...

Page 43: ...l 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...

Page 44: ...r 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 Classic With Blower Front 37 holes of 0 172 Middl...

Page 45: ...Classic With Blower Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List...

Page 46: ...205 ZINC WASHER ID 13 32 X OD 13 16 3 9 30533 LATCH KEY PATH PIN 1 10 30033 STEEL DOOR LATCH 1 11 30224 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 HEX 1 12 AC06500 SILICONE AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK GASKET KIT 1 13 30123 SCREW 8 32 X 5...

Page 47: ...1 39 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 1 40 44070 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 56W B 1 41 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 42 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 43 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 44 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 45 44046 THERMOD...

Page 48: ...ion 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 manufac...

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