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XVR-I SE Installation and Operation Manual 

 

 

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Appendix 1: Installing the Fresh Air Kit (AC01337) 

 

It is possible to install a fresh air kit on your XVR-I SE stove. To do this, you will need to 
install the fresh air kit (A) and an insulated fresh air intake pipe (B), sold separately. When 
installed with a fresh air kit, the stove must be anchored to the floor with screws. 

Installation instructions are provided with fresh air kit (AC01337), sold separately. 

Installation on the back (AC01337):

 

 

Summary of Contents for XVR-I SE

Page 1: ... 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 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 o...

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 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 you f...

Page 3: ... Good Firewood 10 3 2 2 Tree Species 10 3 2 3 Log Length 11 3 2 4 Piece Size 11 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 12 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 13 3 3 Manufactured Logs 13 4 Operating Your Stove 14 4 1 Your First Fires 14 4 2 Lighting Fires 14 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 14 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 15 4 2 3 Two Parallel Logs 15 4 2 4 Using Fire Starters 15 4 3 Maintaining Wood Fires 16 4 ...

Page 4: ...9 7 4 1 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 30 7 4 2 Shield Construction Rules 31 8 The Venting System 32 8 1 General 32 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 32 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 32 8 2 2 Masonry Chimneys 33 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height 33 8 4 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House 34 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred 34 8 4 2 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest hea...

Page 5: ...EDURES 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 DO...

Page 6: ...g 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 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 into cribs with air spaces ...

Page 7: ...XVR I SE Installation and Operation Manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...s of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide back up heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 board Vermiculite can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Lightweight firebrick is made of pumice and cement Pumice is in fact vo...

Page 10: ...rdwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only 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 different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and...

Page 11: ...ey fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are...

Page 12: ... takes a long time to dry firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself drying happens 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 than unsplit rounds softwoods take l...

Page 13: ... 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 use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You can...

Page 14: ...s Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires Whatever method you choose your goal should 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 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up ...

Page 15: ...ces of finely split kindling on the second layer at right angles The fire is topped with about 5 sheets of newspaper You can 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 advantage of knots is that they don t roll off the fire as they burn Light the ...

Page 16: ...d from one piece helps to ignite the pieces next to it Each load of wood should provide several hours of 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 because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the stove when the door is opened as a full fi...

Page 17: ...e loading so that it will ignite the new load 4 3 4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal and not too close to the glass Close the door and open the air control fully Leave the 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 t...

Page 18: ...st the firing rate slows down to spread the heat energy in the fuel over a longer period of time Second 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 down This is your indication that the stove is burning at its peak efficiency If the flames get s...

Page 19: ... 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 you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactly i...

Page 20: ... 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 easi...

Page 21: ... 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 smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the fire...

Page 22: ...irtightness 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 p...

Page 23: ...it out with an old screw driver Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket about 1 2 long when you cut it and press the end into the groove Tuck any loose f...

Page 24: ... and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners To maintain the finish at its original brilliance use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces If the paint becomes scratched or damaged you can give your wood stove a brand new look by repainting i...

Page 25: ...ning can be a difficult and 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 process you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is ...

Page 26: ...CONJUNCTION 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 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the XVR I SE wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations T...

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 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 pip...

Page 28: ...XVR I SE Installation and Operation Manual 28 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 29: ...floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smaller than 8 inches 203 mm Note 2 Only required under the horizontal section of the connector Must exceed each side of the connector by at least 2 inches 51 mm 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desirable to reduce the minimum installation clearances by placing the...

Page 30: ...stible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 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 50 Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 N A Brick with a minimum of 24 ...

Page 31: ...nd each side of appliance 450 mm 18 in 6 Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in 7 Edge clearance for ceiling shields 75 mm 3 in 8 Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered 9 Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation 10 Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm 8 in from the vertical c...

Page 32: ...t 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 ref...

Page 33: ...lue 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 aga...

Page 34: ...st 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 chimne...

Page 35: ...finest stove will not work well when connected to this chimney 8 5 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors except in mobile homes because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather However to protect against the risk o...

Page 36: ...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 These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as compliant Therefore a list of rules found in solid...

Page 37: ...ree elbows where possible instead of 90 degree elbows The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules or those enforced where you live Maximum overall length of straight pipe 3 m 10 ft including elbows Minimum clearance from combustible material 450 mm 18 in The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to...

Page 38: ...ovision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of the assembly should not require that the stove be moved The male ends of the sections must be oriented towards the appliance so that falling dust and condensation stay inside the pipe A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or c...

Page 39: ...on your XVR I SE stove To do this you will need to install the fresh air kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor with screws Installation instructions are provided with fresh air kit AC01337 sold separately Installation on the back AC01337 ...

Page 40: ...XVR I SE Installation and Operation Manual 40 Installation on the bottom AC01337 ...

Page 41: ...ir past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your FLAME dealer Make sure to specify this part number AC03...

Page 42: ... turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model and ACO2055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO...

Page 43: ...e 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 lock it in place by turning the tube as shown in detail A Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 4 To remove the tubes use the above ...

Page 44: ...ir 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 XVR I SE 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 ...

Page 45: ...XVR I SE Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 46: ... AND 5 8 X 8 BLACK GASKET KIT 1 11 30055 HINGE PIN RETAINING RING 5 16 ID X 0 512 OD 2 12 30169 DOOR HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 3 4 LONG 2 13 SE55103 01 CERAMIC GLASS WITH GASKET 10 3 16 X 17 1 8 1 14 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 15 PL55041 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 16 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER WITH SCREW KIT 10 PER KIT 1 17 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 5 18 30208 WASHER ID...

Page 47: ... B 1 42 44080 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT 1 43 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 44 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 45 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 1 46 AC05530 THERMODISC KIT 1 47 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 48 PL36103 REFRACTORY BRICK 3 1 2 X 4 1 49 SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 50 PL36049 4 1 2 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 51 PL36024 1 7 8 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 52 29015 4 x 9 x 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 9 53 29010 4 1 ...

Page 48: ...cement 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 the wholesale price of any warranted but defecti...

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