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SAFETY NOTICE

If this Seneca is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a
house fire may result. For safety, follow all installation, operation and
maintenance directions. Contact local building officials about restric-
tions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use

Seneca

Model 2170

2006063 1/03 Rev. 5

Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual

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Summary of Contents for Seneca 2170

Page 1: ...safety follow all installation operation and maintenance directions Contact local building officials about restric tions and installation inspection requirements in your area DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUA...

Page 2: ...ofessional solid fuel stove installer to install your stove or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself The Seneca has been tested and is listed by Warnock Hersey of...

Page 3: ...mm wood logs Fuel capacity 23 10 4 kg pounds Loading Front or top Chimney Connector 6 150mm Chimney Flue Size 6 150mm Flue exit position Reversible Top or Rear Ash handling system Removable ash pan Gl...

Page 4: ...lations Important Failure to follow these installation instruc tions may result in a dangerous situation including a chimney or house fire Follow all instructions exactly and do not allow makeshift co...

Page 5: ...Pass Throughs The single wall chimney connector should be made of 24 gauge or heavier steel and may be either 6 150mm or 8 200mm in diameter Install the chimney connector not less than 18 450 mm from...

Page 6: ...exactly as you install the chimney The manufacturer of the chimney will supply the accesso ries to support the chimney either from the roof of the house at the ceiling of the room where the stove is...

Page 7: ...ve or through the fireplace opening have special clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel You will find the required safe clearances for Seneca fireplace installation on Page 10 Floor pr...

Page 8: ...e required 12 clearance for the connector Any material used to close up the opening must be noncombustible Three other methods are also approved by the NFPA These are Using a section of double wall ch...

Page 9: ...se heat passes readily through brick or concrete it can easily pass through to the wood As a result such fireplace hearths can be a fire hazard and are considered a combustible floor Fig 12 For all fi...

Page 10: ...connector wit heat shields or without heat shields In general the greatest clearance is required when you locate a stove with no heat shield near a wall with no heat shield The least clearance is req...

Page 11: ...t Seneca 2006063 Unprotected A Mantel 26 660mm B Top Trim 26 660mm C Side Trim 12 305mm Fireplace and Mantel Trim Clearances ST731 Fig 15 Maintain clearances to combustible components of the mantelpie...

Page 12: ...K 20 L 13 460mm 710mm 530mm 200mm 510mm 330mm Stove top exit with rear heat shield and heat shields on connector1 2 Stove rear exit with rear heat shield only S 18 T 16 N A U 8 V 10 N A 460mm 410mm 2...

Page 13: ...l to Wall Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove in Corner Seneca Clearance Diagrams A B C C D E G H I I F F J K L L M N O O P Q R R S T N A U V N A Top Exit Installations rear heat shield no c...

Page 14: ...stallation B A C A 48 1220mm B 48 1220mm C 1 25mm ST734 Fig 17 Rear wall shield dimensions for a top exit installation B A A C B A 40 1020mm B 48 1220mm C 1 25mm ST735 Fig 18 Wall shield dimensions fo...

Page 15: ...f the hearth The asterisk indicates U S Canada Seneca WITHOUT Stove and Chimney Connector Heat Shields Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Stove Installed Stove Stove Installed Stove Parallel to W...

Page 16: ...allation of the Seneca you should have two or more strong assistants to help move it Place the stove on its back on a soft surface such as a couple of old blankets Tilt it carefully Protect sur roundi...

Page 17: ...ver Not visible Front Loading Door Ash Door Load Doors A Side Loading Door allows the easiest loading of wood logs The Front Door opens for adding an occasional log to the fire The front door may also...

Page 18: ...the stove on the windward side of the house will provide the fresh air needed Another option for getting more combustion air to the stove is to duct air directly from the outside to the stove In fact...

Page 19: ...the combustor operation In general the temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustion must be raised to approxi mately 800 F 430 C to ensure that catalytic activity is initiated Durin...

Page 20: ...Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 3 Light the newspaper and close the door Gradually build up the fire by adding a few 3 5 80 120mm diameter splits If this is one of...

Page 21: ...lose the damper Split wood will fill the firebox more completely and reduce the fre quency of reloading Leave the stove damper open for a short time until the probe temperature reaches 800 F 430 C the...

Page 22: ...hieve greater tightness turn the handle more in a clockwise direction Each movement of the handle draws the door closer to the stove Do not use excessive force when tightening the door latch A tight s...

Page 23: ...ghtly This will cause the bottom hinge pin to leave its seat Once the bottom hinge pin is free lower the door to free the top hinge pin Place the door face down on a padded surface 2 Remove the four 1...

Page 24: ...the combus tor has achieved light off and when it has not Follow this simple two step procedure With a fire in the stove and damper closed to activate the combustor go outside and observe the smoke le...

Page 25: ...roblem persists contact your local dealer for further advice about your particular situation A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works Better Learn to Recognize Creosote and Soot When you first begin...

Page 26: ...ten the set screw on the door latch Check leg bolts and heat shield screws tighten if necessary Annual Spring Cleaning Check gaskets for wear and replace if necessary Remove ashes from the ash pan and...

Page 27: ...laces for creosote and fly ash to deposit It is important to follow the operating instructions in order to minimize these deposits and to periodically inspect your catalyst for signs of blockage Maski...

Page 28: ...imney this makes the steel chimney support a good draft more quickly than masonry does Steel chimneys are not as attractive as masonry but they are very durable and generally outperform masonry Indoor...

Page 29: ...to pull flue gases out of the chimney system as fast as the fire generates them Volatile gases build up within the firebox until reaching a density and tempera ture at which they ignite With this ign...

Page 30: ...nt at the time of replacement The customer must pay for any in home travel fees service charges or transportation costs for returning the Seneca to the Authorized Dealer Amount of Time Credit Towards...

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