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Solution 3.4 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

Solution 3.4

Front

►

28 holes of 0.203"

Middle

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28 holes of 0.172’’

Rear

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28 holes of 0.172’’

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Page 1: ...hague St Augustin de Desmoures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com 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 o...

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 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Stove 15 4 1 Your First Fires 15 4 2 Lighting Fires 15 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 15 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 16 4 2 3...

Page 4: ...ations Covering Stove Installation 26 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 27 7 1 Location of the certification label 27 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 27 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 bui...

Page 5: ...ing the Optional Door Overlay 40 Appendix 2 Installing Trims 41 Appendix 3 Installation and Use of Blower and Thermodisc 42 Appendix 4 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 44 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 49 ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 52 ...

Page 6: ... TO BE USED WITH THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN ONLY DURING LIGHTING 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 FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEE...

Page 7: ...lb 248 kg Firebox Volume 3 4 cu ft 0 104 m3 Maximum Log Length 22 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material C Cast Mobile home approved No 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 stapled together ...

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Page 9: ...ee season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller stoves than houses that are heated all winter 2 3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Solution 3 4 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove But there i...

Page 10: ...re stainless steel which can also be recycled The C Cast baffle is made of an aluminosilicate fibre material that is compressed with a binder to form a rigid board C Cast can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Firebrick is mainly composed of silicon dioxide also known as silica an earth derived product It is most commonly...

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: ...ster 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 unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoo...

Page 14: ...he 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 additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but be careful burning too much of these logs at the same time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You c...

Page 15: ... 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 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox Next place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper Th...

Page 16: ...aper between the logs Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those log cabin style Light the newspaper 4 2 4 Using Fire Starters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals Follow the package directions for use Gel starter may b...

Page 17: ... will interfere with proper fire management The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the stove is relatively cool but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the stove and prevent it from coming into the room After ashes have been removed from the stove and placed in a tightly covered metal container they should be taken outside immediately The closed contain...

Page 18: ...NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT DO NOT OVERFIRE When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood the stove and the chimney the result will be a surge of heat from the 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 tha...

Page 19: ...ther direction Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming This kind of fire is good for mild weather when 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 house 4 3 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes ...

Page 20: ... 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 and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it ea...

Page 21: ...the glass after a week or so of use This is normal and can be easily removed when the stove is cool by wiping 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 forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been ...

Page 22: ... Airtightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To increase the pressure on the gasket remove one washer A To reduce pressure on the door when putting a new door gasket for example put two washers To adjust 1 Unscrew the nut 2 Remove the door latch 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...

Page 23: ... fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the stove for 24 hours 5 1 5 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 to the door frame E Lift ...

Page 24: ...p 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 clean fires with little or no smoke resulting in less creosote in the chimney 5 2...

Page 25: ...s 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 void the warranty NOTE Before installing the firebrick check to ensure that none...

Page 26: ...NCTION 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 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Solution 3 4 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installatio...

Page 27: ...n 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 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe Please...

Page 28: ...28 Solution 3 4 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: ...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 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 1...

Page 31: ...Solution 3 4 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 in 33 24 in 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 in 50 24 in Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in...

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: ... flue 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 a combustible wall the use of an insulated listed thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows a...

Page 35: ...hest 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 house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chim...

Page 36: ...mney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house the slight negative pressure low in the house will compete against the desired upward flow in the chimney There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the stove First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser t...

Page 37: ...n wood stove performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove you should disconnect the outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct In some windy conditions negative pressure at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full sy...

Page 38: ...38 Solution 3 4 Installation and Operation Manual Use 45 degree elbows where possible instead of 90 degree elbows ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...o 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 41: ...side panels B 2 Slide the panels towards the front to release them from the front brackets 3 Choose between the gold or nickel U shaped decorative trims C and remove the protection film before installation 4 Align the decorative trims with the top and bottom slots of the front edge of the panels Then push the decorative trims to clip them into place 5 Slide both panels B into the front brackets an...

Page 42: ... space it is intended to heat The blower 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 blower allow the stove to reach operating temperature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficienc...

Page 43: ...Installation and Operation Manual 43 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 BENEATH THE STOVE ...

Page 44: ... 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 left air channel hole Secure the tube in the channel hole using a cotter pin 4 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 5 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reve...

Page 45: ...e 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 3 4 Front 28 holes of 0 203 Middle 28 holes of 0 172 Rear 28 holes of 0 172 ...

Page 46: ...be properly in place for optimum burning efficiency Have any damaged firebrick baffle and or insulation replaced Step 1 Start by taking out the four firebricks on the left hand side of the firebox then remove the cotter pins and the secondary air tubes from the stove making sure to identify them so they can be reinstalled in the same location ...

Page 47: ...on top of the first baffle the notch facing down as per the right hand side image insert the two parts into the stove and over the right and left secondary air channel Then push the baffle and its insulation against the firebox s back wall Step 3 Repeat step 2 for the second baffle and insulation ...

Page 48: ... firebricks back into place Warning The baffle on the left represented bellow is not positioned correctly The baffle on the right is positioned perfectly It must be on top of the bricks at the rear of the unit Not positioning the baffle correctly will lead to over firing and induce premature wear and tear of the firebox components which will void the warranty X OK ...

Page 49: ...Solution 3 4 Installation and Operation Manual 49 Appendix 5 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 50: ...X OD 13 16 2 8 30533 LATCH KEY PATH PIN 1 9 30033 STEEL DOOR LATCH 1 10 30224 LOCKNUT 3 8 16 HEX 1 11 SE53582 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 9 13 16 X 17 3 32 1 12 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 2 13 PL53583 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 14 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER KIT WITH SCREWS 12 PER KIT 1 15 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 16 SE45285 INTRUCTION MANUAL KIT SOLUTION 3 4 1 17 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK...

Page 51: ...096 ROUND CAST IRON ASH PLUG 1 42 PL36048 4 X 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 43 29020 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK HD 17 44 29005 6 X 8 1 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK HD 6 45 PL36029 5 7 8 X 6 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 46 PL07712 REAR INSULATION 2 47 30068 STAINLESS STEEL COTTER PIN 1 8 X 1 1 2 3 48 PL07718 02 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE NEUTRAL 1 49 PL07718 01 MIDDLE SECONDARY AIR TUBE RED 1 50 P...

Page 52: ...igation 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 manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product A one time replacement limit ...

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