Heartland HL-Artisan Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

The Artisan

Installation and Operating Instructions

01/07 EINS 515000

SAFETY NOTICE:

If this stove is not properly installed, a

house fire may result, for your safety, follow the
installation directions, contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements
in your area.

IMPORTANT:

Check around oven chamber on a 

weekly

basis for soot and creosote accumulation. Clean the
chamber thoroughly from the top, side and bottom with
the rake provided. Burn the stove hot daily to reduce
creosote accumulation. Use only dry wood aged for one
year.

Failure to do so could result in chimney fire and

void the warranty.

WOODSTOVES

The temperature registered by the oven door
thermometer may not necessarily correspond with the
reading taken with a thermometer inside the oven

1050 Fountain St N. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3H-4R7

Business 

(519) 650-5775

Fax (519) 650-3773   Toll Free Phone: 1-877-650-5775  Toll Free Fax: 1-800-327-5609

© 2006 HEARTLAND APPLIANCES INC.

PLEASE NOTE: Specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without notice

ATTENTION INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

The Artisan is listed to
ULC Standard S-627 &
UL 1482 by Warnock
Hersey Professional
Services Ltd

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.

Note: Please read these
instructions thoroughly
before attempting to install
this unit.

OVERFIRING CAUTION

Repeated or extended overfiring

will void warranty on this

appliance. See page 18 for

details.

Summary of Contents for HL-Artisan

Page 1: ...d the warranty WOODSTOVES The temperature registered by the oven door thermometer may not necessarily correspond with the reading taken with a thermometer inside the oven 1050 Fountain St N Cambridge Ontario Canada N3H 4R7 Business 519 650 5775 Fax 519 650 3773 Toll Free Phone 1 877 650 5775 Toll Free Fax 1 800 327 5609 2006 HEARTLAND APPLIANCES INC PLEASE NOTE Specifications contained in this man...

Page 2: ... stove top causing a fire hazard Any openings in the wall behind the stove or in the floor under the stove must be sealed Do not set unopened glass or metal containers on the stove Grease accumulation is the cause of many cooking fires Clean the oven compartment regularly Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water Cover grease fires with a pot lid or baking soda Avoid the use of aerosol...

Page 3: ...3 Heartland is not liable for any claims or damages resulting from any failure of the Wood Cookstove or from service delays beyond their reasonable control 4 To obtain warranty service the original purchaser must present the original Bill of Sale Model and Serial number Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only 5 The warranty does not ...

Page 4: ...e Chimney Connector Pg 10 7 Chimney and Draft Pg 11 8 Floor Protection Pg 11 9 User Instructions Pg 12 10 Door Operation Pg 13 11 Lighting the Fire Pg 13 12 Refuelling Pg 14 13 Break In Fire Pg 15 14 Flue way Cleaning Pg 16 15 Fresh Air Kit Pg 17 16 Understanding Combustion Pg 17 17 Over firing Pg 18 18 Trouble Shooting Pg 19 19 Cooking Instruction Pg 22 19 Contact Information Pg 24 ...

Page 5: ... test standards are ULC S 627 for Canada and UL 1482 for U S The Artisan is listed for burning wood only Do not burn other materials or garbage The Artisan is not listed for installation in mobile homes Do not install the stove in mobile homes Safety Notice If your stove is not properly installed and maintained a house fire may result For your safety follow all installation operation and maintenan...

Page 6: ...sually very welcome However heat radiating in other directions will not be as welcome if it results in overheating nearby walls ceilings and floors An important part of planning a safe installation is to be sure that the combustible material located near your stove does not overheat Clearance is the distance between your stove and stovepipe and nearby walls ceilings and floors If there is adequate...

Page 7: ...rposes only All clearances are subject to local Provincial or State building and fire codes Clearances may change without notice Always consult with local building inspector Improperly installed and or maintained stove may result in a house fire Chimney Connector Approvals For Single and listed Double Wall Use only 6 diameter approved and listed chimney to the following standards z Canada ULC Stan...

Page 8: ...ore clearances to combustible walls may contradict each other The clearances with the greater numerical value is to be used Rough In Measurements Non combustible hearth must extend 8 inches 203mm to the sides and back of the unit Must extend 21 inches 534mm to the front in Canada and 18 inches 458mm to the front in U S Hearth must extend fully to the wall if using clearances that are less than the...

Page 9: ... or more clearances to combustible walls may contradict each other The clearance with the greater numerical value must be used Rough In Measurements Non combustible hearth must extend 8 inches 203mm to the sides and back of the unit Must extend 21 inches 534mm to the front in Canada and 18 inches 458mm to the front in U S Hearth must extend fully to the wall if using clearances that are less than ...

Page 10: ...ney connector have more than one 90 degree bend or two 45 degree bends Connection Requirements 1 The chimney connector should be made of 24 gauge or thicker sheet metal and should be 6 in diameter 2 The last section of the chimney connector starting from the stove should be screwed to the flue collar of the stove with at least 3 self tapping screws Individual sections of the chimney connector must...

Page 11: ...e is the most dangerous kind and indicates that one or a combination of the following conditions exist 1 cold liner 2 smouldering fires 3 wet wood Glazed creosote should never exceed 1 8 3mm thickness Dry flaky creosote should never exceed 1 4 6mm thickness before it is removed Floor Protection When installing your woodstove on a combustible floor a non combustible floor protector is required unde...

Page 12: ...chimney Fuelling with Wood Woodburning The firewood used will make an important contribution to successful operation The best performance and overall efficiency will be achieved by burning firewood that has been split stacked and air dried undercover from the rain for at least one year Burning improperly seasoned or green wood can be a frustrating experience leading to poor performance smoky fires...

Page 13: ...lam the fire door shut Lighting the Fire a Check the flue pipe is free of blockage b Open the firebox door c Open the ashpit door d De ash and remove the dead fuel from bottom grate Lift off cleaning door above the bottom grate and rake fuel into the ashpan Replace the cleaning door e Remove the ashpan empty and replace f Fully open the ash spin wheel on the ashpan door primary air and the flue ch...

Page 14: ...letely Cleaning of the Bottom Grate Due to an accumulation of ash and other material it may not be possible to pass through the grate Allow the fire to burn out and then open the ashpit door Lift off the cleaning door See Fig 12 and insert a hooked poker to draw out any offending accumulation Replace cleaning door after use The amount of accumulated debris is dependent on the heating load and shou...

Page 15: ...r damper is for chimney draft The more it is closed the easier it is to control the heat The line markings on the flue chamber enable you to repeat the best settings to suit your chimney from No 1 in a closed position to No 6 fully open Open the damper fully before re fuelling Re set the damper to the position that has been found by experience to give the best results with your chimney Do not try ...

Page 16: ... oven cleaner or cleaners containing citric acid on porcelain surfaces IMPORTANT NOTE Porcelain enamel is glass Clean porcelain surfaces with glass cleaner or polish and a soft cloth These cleaners are unsuitable for use on chrome and stainless steel including the hand rails and their brackets The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a NON ABRASIVE mild detergent applied with a soft ...

Page 17: ...ges If your home is tight and well insulated the fire in the stove may be starved of combustible air it will be difficult maintaining a fire and you may have back drafting problems During the heating season cold air which is more dense than warm air will cause the fire to burn a little hotter resulting in more BTU s from your wood and less creosote build up Please contact an authorized Heartland d...

Page 18: ...or open 4 Ensure the ashpan door is tightly closed during operation An open ashpan door will allow excess draft through the firebox causing overfiring When emptying ashes clean thoroughly behind the ashpan to allow complete closure 5 Clean your chimney regularly to remove creosote build up A chimney fire is a fire hazard and will overfire your stove See page 20 What to do if you have a chimney fir...

Page 19: ...al areas as the flue collar of the appliance Chimney Height Taller chimneys tend to produce stronger draft We recommend that the top of the chimney should be at least 36 900mm higher than the highest point at which it contacts the roof and 24 600mm higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10 feet three metres These figures produce the minimum allowable chimney height C...

Page 20: ...se flashing and a lack of proper support Any discolouration of the metal shell near a joint indicates that the insulation has settled A damaged metal chimney should be replaced with a new approved chimney which will be safe and will perform better Safety Practices What to do if you have a chimney fire 1 Close all the combustion air dampers on the appliance 2 Call the fire department immediately 3 ...

Page 21: ... 650 5775 Fax 519 650 3773 Toll Free Phone 1 877 650 5775 Toll Free Fax 1 800 327 5609 The temperature registered by the oven door thermometer may not necessarily correspond with the reading taken with a thermometer inside the oven ATTENTION INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance WOODSTOVES ...

Page 22: ...spinwheel full As soon as the fire has become red all through close the flue chamber damper Do not allow the fire to become white hot The temperature of the oven should now rise steadily When it reaches a point about 30 C 50 F below that required close the spinwheel to approximately one turn open Thereafter control the temperature of the oven by adjusting the spinwheel When using the oven best res...

Page 23: ...temperature in the firebox Ideally the woodstove will perform best if it is left running constantly keeping the entire system warm Depending on the wood and chimney conditions it would typically take three or four charges of cord wood to establish a good base for oven cooking meaning 11 2 to 2 hours before cooking from a cold start Always load a new charge of wood to a glowing hot coalbed waiting ...

Page 24: ...01 If you have any questions or you need replacement parts contact your dealer or call us direct at 519 650 5775 Our office hours are from 8 30 am to 5 00 pm est For our complete line of kitchen appliances visit our website at www heartlandapp com or phone 1 877 650 5775 and ask to speak to a sales representative For pricing please call your dealer or call Heartland Appliances 519 650 5775 or Fax ...

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