7056-138L • August 23, 2019
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Heatilator EcoChoice WS18
www.heatilatorecochoice.com
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label
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B. Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C. Quick Start Guide
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Listing and Code Approvals ..............7
A. Appliance Certification
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B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications
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C. Mobile Home Approved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. Glass Specifications
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E. Non-Combustible Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
F. Combustible Materials
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G. Sleeping Room
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H. California - Prop65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
User Guide
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Operating Instructions .......................9
A. Your Wood Appliance - General Operating Parts
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B. Fire Safety
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C. Over-Firing Your Appliance
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D. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials
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E. Wood Selection & Storage
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F. Chimney Fire
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G. Burning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
H. Burn Rate Air Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
I. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
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J. Building A Fire
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K. Correct Baffle/Blanket Placement
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L. Wood Fuel
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M. Blower Operating Instructions
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N. Opacity (Smoke)
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O. Clear Space
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P. Negative Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Q. Frequently Asked Questions
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Maintenance and Service .................19
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . 19
B. General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Troubleshooting Guide .....................22
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Service Parts Replacement ..............23
A. Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B. Firebrick Replacement
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C. Snap Disc Replacement
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D. Door Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E. Baffle Removal
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F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement
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Install Guide
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Getting Started ..................................27
A. Design and Installation Considerations
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B. Fire Safety
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C. Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
D. Tools And Supplies Needed
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E. Inspection of Appliance and Components
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F. Install Checklist
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Dimensions and Clearances ............30
A. Appliance Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
B. Hearth Protection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
C. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC)
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Chimney Systems .............................33
A. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney
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B. Chimney Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 34
C. 2-10-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
D. Chimney Height / Rise and Ru
n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
E. Venting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F. Chimney Systems
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G. Installing Chimney Components
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H. Proper Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Appliance Set-up ...............................38
A. Outside Air Kit Installation
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B. Blower Installation (Optional)
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C. Adjusting the Blower Speed Control
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Mobile Home Installation ................40
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Reference Materials ........................41
A. Service & Maintenance Log
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B. Exploded View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
C. Service Parts
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D. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
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