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Windsor High Efficiency Wood Stove

30005127

floor protection

installation on a concrete floor

An appliance mounted on a concrete floor does not 
require floor protection.
Carpeting and any other combustible material shall not 
cover Floor Protector.
If a combustible surface is applied to the concrete floor, 
a clearance must be maintained equivalent to the area 
reserved for the floor protector. (Fig. 1)

installation on a combustible floor

If the appliance is to be installed on a combustible floor 
or a combustible floor covering, it must be installed on 
a noncombustible millboard floor protector or durable 
equivalent. The millboard protector should be 3/8” (10 
mm) thick in the US and Canada. The pad must be in-
stalled beneath the appliance extending 18” (457 mm) in 
Canada, 16” (406 mm) in the U.S. On any side equipped 
with a door, and 8” (203 mm) on all other sides. In the 
US, the pad must cover any horizontal chimney connec-
tor runs and extend 2” (51 mm) beyond each side.
A grouted ceramic floor-tile surface installed per local 
building code considered equivalent.

chimney

cONtact yOuR lOcal buildiNg autHORity 
fOR appROvEd MEtHOdS Of iNStallatiON.

1.  This appliance requires a masonry or pre-manufac-

tured chimney listed to ULC S629 (Canada) and UL 
103HT (US) sized correctly.

2.  If a masonry chimney is used, it is advisable to have 

your chimney inspected for cracks and check the 
general condition before you install your unit. Relin-

ing may be re-
quired to reduce 
the flue diameter 
to the appropri-
ate functional 
size.
3. To help ensure 
a good draft, the 
top of the chim-
ney should be at 
least 3 feet (914 
mm) above the 
point of penetra-
tion through the 
roof, and be at 
least 2 feet (610 

mm) higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet 
(3 m).

4.  The chimney connector shall not pass through an 

attic, roof space, closet, concealed space, floor, ceil-
ing, wall or any partition of combustible construction.

5.  The minimum overall height of your chimney should 

be 15 feet (5 m) from the floor. (Fig. 3)

6. Do not use make shift compromises during installa-

tion.

Refer to chimney manufacturer’s instructions.

Operation

Do not use a grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire direct-
ly on hearth. When the stove is used for the first time 
the solvents in the paint will smoke off.

Wood

This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. 
Higher efficiency and lower emissions generally result 
when burning air dried seasoned hardwood, as com-
pared to softwood or to green or freshly cut hardwood.
Only use dry seasoned wood. Green wood, besides 
burning at only 60 percent of the fuel value of dry wood, 
deposits creosote on the inside of your stove and along 
the chimney. This can cause an extreme danger of 
chimney fire. To be called “seasoned”, wood must be 
dried for a year. Regardless of whether the wood is 
green or seasoned, it should be stored in a well-shel-
tered, ventilated area to allow proper drying during the 
year to come. Wood should be stored beyond recom-
mended clearance from combustibles.

dO NOt buRN:

  Treated Wood 

Solvents 

Trash 

Coal

  Garbage 

Cardboard 

Colored Paper

instructions for first burn - curing the Stove paint

Your stove has been painted with the highest quality 
stove paint and has special break-in procedures. The 
heat generated by the normal operation of the stove, 
will serve to harden the paint.
Ventilate the house during the first three times the stove 
is used. The paint on the stove will give off smoke, 
carbon dioxide and an odor. Without adequate ventila-
tion, concentrations of smoke could irritate you or cause 
damage to person and/or property. Open doors and 
windows and use a fan if necessary. After the initial 
burns the paint will be cured and there should be no 
more smoke.
Each of the initial burns should be conducted as fol-
lows:
1.  The first and second burns should be approximately 

250° F (120° C) for approximately 20 minutes.

2.  The third burn should be between 500° F (260 to 

370° C) for at least 45 minutes. The important fact 

54”

(1372 mm)

ST1021
ceiling height
10/08

Minimum 

Overall 

Height from 

Floor

15’ (5 m)

3’ (914 mm) 

Minimum 

from Roof 

Penetration

2’ (610 mm) Higher 
Than Nearest Point of 
Roof Within 10’ (3 m)

ST1021

Figure 3
Chimney Heights

Summary of Contents for Windsor WR300007

Page 1: ...rictions and installation inspection requirements in your area This stove is listed by OMNI Test Laboratories of Port land Oregon to meet UL1482 for the US and ULC 627 for Canada Do Not Discard This M...

Page 2: ...uncontrolled burn or a glowing red part or chimney connector indicates excessive draft Inad equate draft may cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the chimney and or cause the appliance to...

Page 3: ...the stove body 2 Select the proper location for the stove These ap pliances must not be installed any closer than the minimum clearance to combustible materials shown in Brick pattern Refer to Page 1...

Page 4: ...from the floor Fig 3 6 Do not use make shift compromises during installa tion Refer to chimney manufacturer s instructions Operation Do not use a grate or elevate fire Build wood fire direct ly on he...

Page 5: ...reduce deposits on glass Replace glass only with high temperature Robax Pyroceram of the proper size and thickness Gasket Replacement After extensive use the sealing material which provides glass and...

Page 6: ...hority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire WARNING Things to remember in case of chimney fire 1 Close draft control 2 Call the fire...

Page 7: ...ys a large quantity of thick black smoke present in the firebox A large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox is a good indication that the draft is poor 7 Is it normal for soot to cover the gl...

Page 8: ...n doubt contact a chimney expert and or chimney manufacturer for help Clean chimney rain caps and especially spark arrester regularly to prevent creosote build up which will signifi cantly reduce chim...

Page 9: ...70 7 Glass Clip 7 S37034 8 Screw 7 S11086 9 Hinge Pin 2 S11005 10 Push Nut 2 S11090 11 Firebrick Lt 9 x 4M zn x 1Z v 15 S16040 12 Firebrick Lt 4Z x x 4M zn x 1Z v 1 S16046 13 Firebrick Lt 7C v x 4M zn...

Page 10: ...horized MHSC supplier or MHSC Customer Service Department 10 MHSC will not be responsible for Down drafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions such as near by trees buildings rooftops hills...

Page 11: ...11 Windsor High Efficiency Wood Stove 30005127 MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive Paris Kentucky 40361 www mhsc com...

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