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45189A 

Printed in Canada 

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7

-10-2014 

INSTALLATION 

AND OPERATION 

MANUAL

 

Solution 1.8  

(EB00002 model)

 

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD 

STOVE 

 

Safety tested according to ULC S627 

and UL 1482 Standards  by 

Intertek Testing Services 

 

www.enerzone-intl.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 

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 

 

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 
arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized 
sources. 

Summary of Contents for Solution 1.8

Page 1: ...al Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 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...

Page 2: ...rly 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 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 y...

Page 3: ...at Should Not be Burned 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 Moisture Content 13 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Stove 14 4 1 Your First Fires 14 4 2 Lighting Fires 15 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 15 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 15 4 2 3...

Page 4: ...26 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 26 7 1 Location of the certification label 26 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 26 7 3 Floor protector 29 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 30 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 30 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 Factory ...

Page 5: ...tion 44 Appendix 3 Installing Trims 45 Appendix 4 Installing the Optional Air Mate AC01230 46 Appendix 5 Installing the Optional Fresh Air Kit OA10500 AC02090 47 Appendix 6 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc AC01000 AC02055 48 Appendix 7 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 50 Appendix 8 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 53 ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANT...

Page 6: ...OCEDURES 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: ... Firebox Volume 1 8 cu ft 0 050 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material C Cast Mobile home approved Yes with pedestal only 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 Douglas fir pieces staple...

Page 8: ...8 Solution 1 8 Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 9: ... the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the stove in this area you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest while bedrooms and basement if there is one will st...

Page 10: ...New Stove Made Of The body of your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coat on your stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Components is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used...

Page 11: ...pruce 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 and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given vol...

Page 12: ...s 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 flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes start...

Page 13: ...ruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pieces are big firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed firewood that is ready to burn has a m...

Page 14: ...robe thermometer for installation on double wall stove pipe The thermometer should be placed about 18 457 mm above the stove Higher temperatures can lead to overheat and damage your stove 4 Operating Your Stove 4 1 Your First Fires Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of the stove are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemical...

Page 15: ...trol fully and light the newspaper If you have a tall straight venting system you should be able to close the door immediately and the fire will ignite If your venting system has elbows or an outside chimney you may need to leave the door closed but unlatched for a few minutes as the newspaper ignites and heat in the chimney produces some draft Once the fire has ignited close the door and leave th...

Page 16: ...t Use only in a cold firebox to start a fire DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE 4 3 Maintaining Wood Fires 4 3 1 General Advice Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating There will be variations in the temperature in different parts of the house and there will be variations in tempe...

Page 17: ...n a tightly covered metal container they should be taken outside immediately The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should b...

Page 18: ... stove 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 begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 3 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewoo...

Page 19: ...se 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 burn 4 3 6 3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold w...

Page 20: ...more quickly but much more wood can be loaded at a time This makes north south loading good for high output long lasting fires for cold weather 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System 5 1 Stove Maintenance Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly Some of the internal components of the firebox such as firebricks baffles and air tubes will wear over...

Page 21: ...wn stains If you continue to see brown stains on the glass something about your fuel and operating procedure needs to be changed Stains on the glass indicate incomplete combustion of the wood which also means more smoke emissions and faster formation of creosote in the chimney If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass it is time to replace the gasket around the glass Visit your st...

Page 22: ...fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the stove for 24 hours 5 1 4 Replacing the Glass Gasket and or the Glass It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced The gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and clips B then both metal frames C that holds the glass D to the door frame E Lift...

Page 23: ...when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear creosote builds up more slowly Your new stove has the right characteristics to help you to burn ...

Page 24: ... take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will...

Page 25: ...SA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS STOVE ONLY TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES IF REQUIRED A SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE ROOM OR SPACE DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION...

Page 26: ...this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 Canada and UL1482 U S A When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions No part of the stove or flue pipe may be located closer to combustibles than the mi...

Page 27: ... CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm B 11 279 mm 11 279 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm D 10 254 mm 10 254 mm E 21 533 mm 21 533 mm F 19 483 mm 19 483 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm Clearances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm B 11 279 mm 11 279 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm D 10 254 mm 10 254 mm E 21 533 mm 21 533 mm F...

Page 28: ...28 Solution 1 8 Installation and Operation Manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 29: ...n FLOOR PROTECTOR CANADA USA G 8 203 mm Note 1 N A Canada only H 8 203 mm N A Canada only I 18 457 mm 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 with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concre...

Page 30: ...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 combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 1435 mm 56 5 in on pe...

Page 31: ...Solution 1 8 Installation and Operation Manual 31 Clearances for shield construction ...

Page 32: ...bustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 po 33 24 po 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 12 po 50 24 po Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 po...

Page 33: ...ast 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 r...

Page 34: ...r double wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC S629 Standards for 650 C Factory built chimney The total length of the flue system should be at least 15 feet including elbows from the top of the stove To maintain an effective vapour barrier insulation and waterproof at the chimney and outside flue pipe install a mobile home roof flashing and seal it with silicone ...

Page 35: ...y Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof The chimney must extend at 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 8 4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House Because the...

Page 36: ...en no fire is burning there is normally upward flow in the system Inferior System Design Outside chimneys are a problem because when no fire burns they will go into cold backdraft if the stove is installed low in the house 8 4 2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space When it is cold outside the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise This tendency of warm air to ris...

Page 37: ... installed in a mobile home This Solution 1 8 stove is mobile home approved only with the pedestal option Wood stoves installed in mobile homes must have a ducted supply of combustion air from outdoors This air supply should be routed down through the house floor into the vented crawl space under the mobile home The air supply duct should be non combustible aluminum flex duct with a screened weath...

Page 38: ...e 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 are available from most hardware and building supply stores ...

Page 39: ...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 th...

Page 40: ...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 R...

Page 41: ...the stove See installation instructions below 1 Remove the firebricks the ash dump plug and the loading door from the stove to avoid breaking any parts and facilitate handling in the followings steps 2 Gently flip the stove on its back 3 Remove the 2 transport support bracket which can be discarded Keep the 4 bolts washers and nuts since they will be required in step 5 ...

Page 42: ...te Insert each bolt from the inside of the firebox this will allow the bricks to sit more evenly on the floor of the firebox 6 Gently flip the stove back on its legs making sure not to put too much weight on the rear legs 7 Open the ash drawer lid then slide it on the left and right bend of the legs support brackets 8 Position the stove for its installation and reinstall the door and the bricks se...

Page 43: ... not to put too much weight on the rear edge of the base 7 Secure the air control cover to the brackets under the ash lip with 2 screws then install the coil handle on the control rod by turning it counterclockwise 8 Secure the pedestal backing panel to the rear of the pedestal 9 Open the ash drawer lid then slide it into the front opening of the pedestal 10 Position the stove for its installation...

Page 44: ...ed to install the door overlay See figure below for installation instructions Position the overlay A on the door frame and secure it from the inside of the door using the 4 included screws B To facilitate the installation do not tighten the screws until they are all installed Note It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay ...

Page 45: ... Slide the panels towards the front to release them from the front brackets 3 Choose between the gold or nickel U shaped decorative insert and remove the protection film before their installation 4 Align the decorative inserts with the top and bottom slots of the front edge of the panels Then push the decorative inserts to clip them into place See detail A 5 Slide the panels into the front bracket...

Page 46: ... Enerzone wood stoves can be equipped with an optional air mate This device accumulates heat and increases the air flow See below for installation instructions 1 Remove the 3 screws holding the rear heat shield deflector 2 Position the air mate on top of the stove and fix it in place using the 3 screws removed in step 1 ...

Page 47: ...resh Air Kit OA10500 AC02090 When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Installation on the back Installation on the bottom ...

Page 48: ...chase this option through your ENERZONE dealer Make sure to specify this part number AC01000 The fan has a rheostat see the illustration on the right to identify the different adjustment positions either from high HI to low LO or closed OFF When using the optional fan allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the fan cools...

Page 49: ... Installation and Operation Manual 49 CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN 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 BENEATH THE STOVE ...

Page 50: ...er drawing 2 Starting with the rear tube lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 3 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way ...

Page 51: ...tter pin on the right side 5 Repeat step 2 and 3 for the other secondary air tubes To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order Installation order A tubes and cotter pins B C cast baffle board C insulation blanket D insulation blanket weight E Baffle board support bracket ...

Page 52: ...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 Solution 1 8 Front 40 holes of 0 156 Middle rear 80 holes of 0 109 Rear 80 holes of 0 109 ...

Page 53: ...Solution 1 8 Installation and Operation Manual 53 Appendix 8 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 54: ...10 AC06000 SILICONE AND 1 2 x 8 BLACK GASKET REPLACEMENT KIT DOOR 2 11 SE53582 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 9 13 16 X 17 3 32 1 12 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 6 1 13 PL53583 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 14 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER KIT WITH SCREWS 12 PER KIT 1 15 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 6 16 PL53550 NICKEL U SHAPED SIDE DECORATIVE ACCENT 4 16 PL53550G BRASS U SHAPED SIDE DECORATIVE ACCENT 4 17 P...

Page 55: ...9 BUILD TO ORDER 1 43 PL53528 REAR AIR DEFLECTOR 1 44 AC01230 AIRMATE 1 45 AC01000 130 CFM BLOWER WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL 1 46 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 type SJT 1 47 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 48 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 49 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 50 44070 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 56W B 1 51 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 52 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 53 24096 ROUND CAST IRON ASH PLUG 1 54 PL36115 4 1...

Page 56: ... 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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