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Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 

 

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7.4.2  Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 

Type of shield 

Clearances may be reduced by these 

percentages 

 

Sides 

and rear % 

Top % 

(ceiling) 

 

Can/US

(%) 

USA 

min. 

Can/US

(%) 

USA 

min. 

Sheet  metal,  a  minimum  of  24 
gauge  (0.61  mm) in  thickness  , 
spaced  out  at  least  25 mm  (1 in)* 
by non-combustible spacers 

67 

12 in 

50 

18 in 

 

Ceramic  tiles,  or  equivalent  non-
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, 

with 

minimum  of  24  gauge  (0.61  mm)  
sheet  metal backing  spaced  out  at 
least  25 mm  (1 in)*  by  non-
combustible spacers 

67 

12 in 

50 

24 in 

 

Brick,  spaced  out  at  least  25 mm 
(1 in)* by non-combustible spacers 

50 

18 in 

N/A 

N/A

 

 

Brick, 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 

12 in 

N/A 

N/A

 

 

 
* In Canada this space can be 21 mm (7/8 in) 

Summary of Contents for Savannah DB03025

Page 1: ...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 down...

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 you...

Page 3: ...ed 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moistu...

Page 4: ...nstallation 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...

Page 5: ...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 Blower and Optional Thermodisc 45 Ap...

Page 6: ...TION 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 IGNITIO...

Page 7: ...2 kg Firebox Volume 1 7 cu ft 0 048 m3 Maximum Log Length 17 east west viFlue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to...

Page 8: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 8...

Page 9: ...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 ho...

Page 10: ...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 baffle Vermiculite is a minera...

Page 11: ...ce 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 pu...

Page 12: ...ore 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 fir...

Page 13: ...r 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 u...

Page 14: ...fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical addit...

Page 15: ...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 dete...

Page 16: ...as 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...

Page 17: ...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 b...

Page 18: ...s 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...

Page 19: ...ove 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...

Page 20: ...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 hous...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...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 formin...

Page 23: ...ounter clock wise one turn to increase pressure 3 Re install the lock pin spring pin with a small hammer 5 1 3 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition After...

Page 24: ...n fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and metal frames 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 t...

Page 25: ...y Connector Maintenance 5 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 allowed to...

Page 26: ...rous 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 yo...

Page 27: ...NCE 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 ATTACHE...

Page 28: ...pliant 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...

Page 29: ...ances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 13 330 mm 13 330 mm B 21 533 mm 21 533 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm D 18 470 mm 18 470 mm E 29 743 mm 29 743 mm F 21 540 mm 21 5...

Page 30: ...From door opening 16 406 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...

Page 31: ...r 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...

Page 32: ...Savannah Installation and Operation Manual 32 Clearances for shield construction...

Page 33: ...stible 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 with...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...ouble wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN UCL S629 Standards for 650 C Factory built chimney The total length of the flue system should be at least 12 feet including elbows from the top of th...

Page 36: ...ue 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...

Page 37: ...t 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 hou...

Page 38: ...urning in the stove 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 t...

Page 39: ...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 the pressure in the house to become negative relative...

Page 40: ...ast 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 l...

Page 41: ...e 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 wit...

Page 42: ...resh 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...

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

Page 44: ...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 upwa...

Page 45: ...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 increas...

Page 46: ...tallation 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 BENEA...

Page 47: ...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 lo...

Page 48: ...r tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube Savannah Front 30 holes of 0 140 Middle front 30...

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

Page 50: ...WITH GASKET 14 9 16 X 10 1 10 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 11 PL54703 LOWER GLASS RETAINER 1 12 PL54704 UPPER GLASS RETAINER 1 13 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 12 14 P...

Page 51: ...SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 40 PL36026 3 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 41 29015 4 x 9 x 1 25 REFRACTORY BRICK 12 42 PL36084 4 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 43 PL36029 5 7 8 X 6 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BR...

Page 52: ...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...

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