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CARE AND OPERATION 

FUEL 

 

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HOW TO START AND MAINTAIN A FIRE

 

1.  Open the primary air control by pulling the handle out 

ward to the full open position. This allows the firebox 
and fresh fuel to quickly come up to ideal operating 
temperature. 

2.  Build your fire directly on the firebrick covering the 

bottom of the stove.  
a. 

Place five or six loosely crumpled sheets of 
newspaper in the stove. 

b. 

Add a small amount of dry kindling randomly 
on the top of the newspaper. 

c. 

Place a few more loosely crumpled newspa-
pers on top of the kindling and light the bottom 
paper first, then light the top paper. Once the 
fire is well underway, close the fuel door. The 
upper fire should preheat the chimney and cre-
ate an effective draft while the lower fire ignites 
the kindling. 

3.  After the kindling is burning well, add increasingly 

larger pieces of wood until the fire is actively burning. 

4.  Once a bed of coals has been established, adjust the 

primary air control to a lower setting by pushing the 
air control rod all the way in (closed) and then pulling 
the rod out incrementally to the desired setting. Tips - 
Adjust the primary air control to a medium to low set-
ting for a slow and more efficient burn. On higher set-
tings, it is more efficient to burn with a bright but not 
roaring fire. 

 
REFUELING

 

To refuel the stove, first move the primary air control to 
high (pulled out). Let the fire "liven up" for about one min-
ute. Open the fuel door about 1/2" and hold in this posi-
tion about 30 seconds or until stove is drafting well.  
Open the door and add wood. If the fire or coal bed is 
almost depleted and a full load of cord wood is added, it 
may be necessary to adjust the primary air control wide 
open to re-establish a lively fire. The use of start-up air 
should only be used for a short period of time. 
 
NOTE:  After refueling and the wood is burning at a brisk 
rate, reset the primary air control to the desired position 
by pushing the primary air control rod all the way in and 
then pull it back out to the desired setting. 

BURN RECOMMENDED FUEL

 

This appliance is approved for use with untreated natural 

dry wood only (see 

Important Warnings

, page 2, No. 8).  

Do not burn particleboard scraps or pressed logs using 

bonding agents because they can produce conditions 

which will deteriorate metal. Green or uncured wood 

does not work well as fuel, and can cause increased 

creosote buildups. The value of green wood as a source 

of heat is limited. Do not overload or use kindling wood 

or mill ends as primary fuel as this may cause overfiring. 

Overfiring is a condition where excessive temperatures 

are reached, beyond the design capabilities of the stove. 

The damage that occurs from overfiring is not covered un-

der the stove warranty. 

 

WHY SEASONED WOOD? 

The key to the success of a good fire that produces heat 

from a woodstove is the wood. It needs to be well-

seasoned natural wood. 

 

What does “Well-Seasoned” mean? 

 

When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, full of sap and 

moisture. This moisture content can exceed 80%, which 

must be reduced to less than 20%. Wood properly sea-

soned is then capable of generating the heat the stove was 

designed to provide. 

 

Green wood does not burn easily.  Attempting to burn 

green wood often results in a lot of smoke and very little 

fire. Time is the most important factor in seasoning wood.  

Ideally the moisture content should be reduced to 11-20%, 

although very few of us will be able to check that figure.  

There are several steps that should be taken to ensure that 

that you come close to these figures. 

 

SEASONING GUIDE 

Softwoods – 6 months to 18 months 

Hardwoods – 12 months to 24 months 

 

Logs that are 5” diameter across or larger should be split in 

half, three pieces if over 8 inches, and four pieces when 

over a foot across.  If the tree fell 2 to 4 years ago, it still 

needs to be cut, split, and seasoned for 6 to 24 months 

depending on the wood. 

 

WOOD STORAGE 

Wood to be seasoned should be stacked in an area open 

enough to ensure good air circulation on both sides – leav-

ing adequate space between woodpiles to walk comfort-

able.  Do not stack wood against a wall or building.  It helps 

to elevate the woodpiles off the ground (two 2 x 4’s running 

lengthwise beneath the woodpile works well). This allows 

air to flow under the bottom logs. 

 

Wood that is kept outdoors, either covered with a tarp, or 

not covered at all, will not burn well until it has been in an 

enclose space for one to two months. 

Summary of Contents for 1900HT-M

Page 1: ...NUAL RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE EPA CERTIFIED WOOD BURNING STOVE THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER READ ENTIRE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION P N 775002M Rev F 11 03 MODEL 1900HT M ...

Page 2: ...se gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liq uids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 10 DO NOT OVERFIRE If heater or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring this appliance could cause a house fire Overfiring is a condition where the appliance is operated at temperatu...

Page 3: ...and ash lip One Insulation pad and strips Place pad and strips under top marble USING THIS MANUAL Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual The Homeowner s Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your appl...

Page 4: ...2 1 WARNING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUC TIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE PRONG GROUNDING PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROP ERLY GROUNDED THREE PRONG RECEPTACLE DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG DO NOT ROUTE POWER CORD UNDER OR IN FRONT OF APPLI ANCE 2 Local amendments 3 Is a permit required cost You may wish...

Page 5: ...ity to Combustibles Electrical Wiring The installation of this stove will require some research Once your options are determined consult with your local building department who will be able to give you the necessary installation requirements for your area Is a building permit required Rooms where installation may not be allowed etc WARNING CHECK ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES BEFORE INSTALLAT...

Page 6: ...not permit ted Chimney must be Simpson Dura Vent Dura Plus chimney with manufactured mobile home installation kit Dura Vent part number 6DP MH Chimney connec tor between stove and chimney must be Simpson Dura Vent DVL close clearance connector pipe Manufac tured Mobile Home installations must use a rain cap with a spark arrester Clearances Inches A 13 6 C 15 E 15 B 25 D 6 F 5 PROTECTED WALL CLEARA...

Page 7: ...The following 2 optional kits are required to deliver out side air to this appliance Contact your dealer to order Catalog 14M67 Outside Air Floor Duct Catalog 14M68 Back Cover Plate In all manufactured mobile homes and in many site built residences subject to local code a stove may be required to use outside air for combustion A 5 square outside air floor duct Back Cover Plate is available through...

Page 8: ...for shipping with a small retaining screw at the top of drawer Remove and dis card this screw BAFFLE PLATES This appliance has two heavy steel baffle plates that are installed in the upper firebox over the steel secon dary air supply tubes During shipment and installa tion the baffle plates might slide around and may need to be repositioned lined up to each other and pushed to the back wall in ord...

Page 9: ...per the Vent Manufactur ers installation instructions Ensure that there is an ef fective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney penetrates to the exterior of the structure This can be accomplished by applying a non hardening waterproof sealant to the following components Around the chimney at the point where the storm collar will meet the chimney just above the Flash ing Along the vertica...

Page 10: ...ion air to the fire chamber and for safely removing unwanted combustion byproducts from the appliance If the venting system s design does not pro mote these ends the system may not function properly Poorly functioning venting systems may create per formance problems as well as be a safety hazard i e an oversized chimney may result in less than optimum performance Installations into a large masonry...

Page 11: ...Using 6 Diameter Single Wall Connector Pipe Not Approved For Manufactured Mobile Homes MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME STAN DARD Using 6 Diameter Type L Vent Connector Pipe MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME STANDARD Using 6 Diameter Type L Vent Connector Pipe ...

Page 12: ...ide wall of the Solid Pak chimney The inner end of the Solid Pak chimney section shall be flush with the inside of the masonry chimney flue and sealed with a non water soluble refractory cement Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration Method C 6 inch 152mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Mem ber Starting with a minimum 24 gage 024 inch 61 mm 6 inch metal chimney connector and a ...

Page 13: ... with 24 karat industrial grade gold and requires curing to harden the gold Once it is cured it will never tarnish Prior to burning this appliance the doorframe should be cleaned thoroughly with a good window cleaning solution and a soft cloth Do not use any metal polishes or abrasives to clean the gold sur face Any oils or fingerprints left on the gold could be come permanent blemishes if the sto...

Page 14: ...e high burn control plate so it is not left open Generally you will want to set the air control somewhere in the low or medium range Low Burn approx 9 000 13 000 Btu hr Pull control handle out approx 3 4 Medium Burn approx 13 000 16 000 Btu hr Pull control handle out approx 1 1 2 Medium High Burn approx 16 000 25 000 Btu hr Pull control handle out approx 2 1 2 until small click is felt High Burn M...

Page 15: ...t is available at your local authorized Len nox Hearth Products dealer Never attempt to paint a hot stove FIRST FIRE When your installation has been completed and in spected you are ready to build your first fire 1 Pull the primary air control to the full open position located below the ash lip 2 Open door and build a small fire in the stove using paper and dry kindling Wait a few minutes for a go...

Page 16: ...od only see Important Warnings page 2 No 8 Do not burn particleboard scraps or pressed logs using bonding agents because they can produce conditions which will deteriorate metal Green or uncured wood does not work well as fuel and can cause increased creosote buildups The value of green wood as a source of heat is limited Do not overload or use kindling wood or mill ends as primary fuel as this ma...

Page 17: ...gallons of ashes DOOR GLASS AND ASH DRAWER GASKETS A 3 4 spun fiberglass rope gasket provides the seal around the fuel door and a 1 8 x 1 flat woven gasket glass provides the seal around the glass And a 1 4 spun fiberglass gasket provides a seal around the ash drawer Should these gaskets become frayed or dam aged they should be replaced with the same size and type as the original gasket Contact yo...

Page 18: ...ts of two heavy gage steel plates One of these plates has a welded strap to overlap the seam which runs front to back between the two Before removing the baffle plates from the firebox wearing a pair of leather or work gloves is recommended 1 To remove the baffle reach inside the firebox and slide one plate over the other 2 Next move the metal plates stacked one on top of the other sideways toward...

Page 19: ...se a full length liner to achieve ade quate draft for the appliance A draft gauge should read a minimum of 05 w c inches water column not to exceed 07 w c for optimum performance See Draft Requirements on page 10 OVERFIRING DAMAGE If the heater or chimney connector glows you are overfir ing Other symptoms may include Cracking warping or burning out of components gold doors may turn color stove gla...

Page 20: ...8 UNF Retrofit Requires Drill 3 213 Tap 10362 Torque Plate Latch Component Parts 1135 Knob Ash Drawer 27M80 Gasket Ash Drawer 1 2 X 1 8 x 16 907 Handle Air Control 26M19 Module Draft Control controls burn rate Includes gasket 14440 Dial A Temp rheostat MS1502 Marble Set Gray Also requires 1each 1054 4 each 1051 MS1505 Marble Set Green Also requires 1each 1054 4 each 1051 775002M Installation Opera...

Page 21: ...B 2 2 9 x 4 1 2 w notch FB11 2 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 FB 3 2 9 x 4 1 2 w hole FB23 2 5 x 1 FB7 4 9 x 2 1 8 37075 grate 2 4 1 2 x 4 3 8 PAGE 21 FIREBRICK DIAGRAM DOOR ASSEMBLY HANDLE ASSEMBLY MARBLESETS INSETSFORSTOVETOP ASHLIP Part Catalog MS1502 Gray Marble Set Part Catalog MS1505 Green Marble Set Marble is a natural product and therefore each piece will have its own unique character ...

Page 22: ... utilizing this floor penetration duct Duct penetration measures 5 square Back Cover Plate BCP 19 See illustration above When using outside combustion air the back cover plate is required to seal off the primary combustion air intake so that it can no longer draw air from within the room Blower Kit BK 100 A Blower Kit includes rheostat for variable speed con trol is available for increased heat ci...

Page 23: ...8 460 mm Fuel capacity 45 to 55 lbs 20 25 kg Firebox Size 2 cubic feet 610 mm Loading Front Width of outer top 27 3 4 705 mm Depth 27 1 2 699 mm stove back to ash lip front edge Height to flue 32 3 4 832 mm Height to stove top 33 1 2 851 mm Back to center line of flue 9 Approx weight with brick 380 lbs 173 kg Blower Optional 160 cfm Square feet heating capacity and burn time are approximations onl...

Page 24: ...SAFETY LISTING LABEL PAGE 24 ...

Page 25: ...EPA LABEL PAGE 25 ...

Page 26: ...e 26 OWNERSHIP RECORDS Dealer s Name Dealer s Address City State Zip Code Serial Number Date of Purchase Date Installed Notes SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG Service Service Service Date Technician Description ...

Page 27: ...1110 West Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865 ...

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