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Printed in Canada

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN 
LOCAL AREA.

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE

STRATFORD II

(OB04007 model)

Safety tested according to ULC S610, 

UL 127 standards by an accredited 

laboratory.

ENGLISH

US Environmental Protection Agency 

phase II certified wood fireplace 

compliant with 2020 cord wood standard

Installation and  

Operation Manual

46104A

2019-08-14

Summary of Contents for STRATFORD II OB04007

Page 1: ...ILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE STRATFORD II OB04007 model Safety tested according to ULC S610 UL...

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Page 3: ...replace and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this fireplace A primary...

Page 4: ...reen 17 4 2 Blower Operation 17 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 18 5 1 First Use 18 5 2 Lighting Fires 18 5 3 Combustion Cycles 19 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 20 5 5 Removing Ashes 20 5 6 Air Intake Control 21 5...

Page 5: ...allation 47 Appendix 2 Faceplate Installation 48 Appendix 3 Optional Fresh Air Intake Installation 49 Appendix 4 Optional Traditional Gravity Hot Air Distribution Kit Installation 52 Appendix 5 Option...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual Stratford II ENGLISH CERTIFICATION PLATE...

Page 7: ...firewood This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repairs for the proper operation It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructi...

Page 8: ...mended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance i...

Page 9: ...th ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 11 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better...

Page 10: ...2 3 Dimensions 18 3 8 467mm O 6 150mm 8 1 8 206mm 13 3 8 341mm 9 1 8 231mm G G 28 5 8 727mm Figure 1 Top view 12 1 2 319mm 11 1 8 283mm 10 1 2 268mm 25 3 8 645mm Figure 2 Front view Figure 3 Front vie...

Page 11: ...rical inlet F 40 5 8 1032mm 15 3 4 401mm 16 5 8 422mm 37 1 4 945mm 4 7 8 125mm 29 3 4 756mm 2 1 2 64mm A F 23 7 8 607mm Figure 4 Left side view Figure 5 Right side view 12 1 4 310mm 4 1 2 116mm 36 3 4...

Page 12: ...al Stratford II ENGLISH 17 1 2 446mm 20 3 8 517mm 18 7 8 479mm 9 7 8 252mm Figure 7 Combustion chamber Top view 1 25mm MAX 1 2 13mm MIN 12 1 8 307mm 12 7 8 326mm Figure 8 Left view Faceplate projectio...

Page 13: ...s It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass so it sh...

Page 14: ...s of this fireplace can only work properly if the fuel used is in the correct moisture content range of 15 to 20 Refer to the following section of suggestions on preparing fuelwood and judging its moi...

Page 15: ...hardwood 3 2 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1 25 mm shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the fireplace very difficult The most c...

Page 16: ...r weather than in winter weather Split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds Softwoods like pine spruce poplar and aspen take less time to dry than hardwoods They can be dry enough to burn after...

Page 17: ...ir circulation in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 However the use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain more output from a fireplac...

Page 18: ...onventional method to build a wood fire is to crumple 5 to 10 sheets of newspaper and place them in the firebox and hold them in place with ten pieces of kindling wood The kindling should be placed on...

Page 19: ...Fire Starters Commercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are made of specialized flammable solid chemicals Always follow...

Page 20: ...rward Place a new load of wood on and at the back of the embers Open the air control completely and close the door Raking the coals is useful for two reasons First it brings them near where most of th...

Page 21: ...ition the flow rate of exhaust through the appliance and flue pipe slows down which increases the duration of the energy transfer of the exhaust gases As the air intake is reduced the flame slows down...

Page 22: ...steadily and brightly This is the time to use larger pieces of hardwood Place the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly A densely built fire like this w...

Page 23: ...sage for the air below by making a trench with the ember bed Add small pieces of wood to restart the combustion 6 Maintenance This heater will give many years of reliable service if used and maintaine...

Page 24: ...clear glass with no brown stains If brown stains appear regularly on the glass something about the fuel or the operating procedure needs to be changed When brown streaks are coming from the edge of th...

Page 25: ...round the glass 6 4 Door In order for the fireplace to burn at its best efficiency the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically to check...

Page 26: ...es when they are in the desired positions Doors position with more space Doors position with less space Doors tilt up Doors tilt down Left Right Left Right Left Right Left Right Top pintle Bottom pint...

Page 27: ...in the relatively cooler chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney connector an...

Page 28: ...the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert the fire department 4 If possible use a dry chemical fire extinguisher baking soda or sand to control the fire Do not use water as it may cause a...

Page 29: ...must always be used with the original andirons Do not use a fireplace insert and other products not specified for use with this fireplace Do not install in a mobile home Canada or manufactured home U...

Page 30: ...best location for the fireplace should consider the location of windows doors and circulation in the room There must be enough space in front of the fireplace for the hearth extension and mantel and o...

Page 31: ...h 3 76 mm Mantle minimum distance 8 203 mm measured from the door opening Side wall distance 13 330 mm measured from the door opening Minimum distance to the wall in front of the fireplace 48 122 cm M...

Page 32: ...be installed as follows The headers must be 2 x 3 5 cm x 8 cm or 2 x 4 5 cm x 10 cm Do not put wood or other material in the area above the fireplace Install only the cripple studs needed to support...

Page 33: ...enclosure its thickness must be added to the following measurements A Fresh air intake duct14 Fresh air intake can be installed on the right or underneath B Distance between framing and side fireplac...

Page 34: ...3 8 365mm Framing configuration should be used as a reference only If a finishing material is installed inside the enclosure its thickness must be added to the following measurements Theses values are...

Page 35: ...be protected over the entire width of the floor protection by a folded and continuous metal sheet D min 2 51 mm not supplied A clearance of 80 2 03 m between the base of the fireplace and the ceiling...

Page 36: ...st be respected 8 6 4 Floor Protection OPTION INSTALLATION TYPE R FACTOR REQUIRED A B C 1 On floor level Yes 1 00 16 406 mm 41 1054 mm 8 203 mm 2 Raised base of 4 or less Yes 1 00 16 406 mm 41 1054 mm...

Page 37: ...14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insulation 0 320 3 120 Limestone 6 5 0 153 Ceramic board Fibremax 0 450 2 2 Horizontal still air 3 mm thick 0 135 0 9201...

Page 38: ...a depth of 6 152 mm C can be installed at least 58 1 47 m B from the base of the fireplace Different shelf sizes are listed in the following table POSITIONING AND DEPTH OF THE SHELF B C 58 1 47 m 6 1...

Page 39: ...nction safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney The heat in the flue gases that pass from the fireplace into the chimney is not waste heat This heat is what the...

Page 40: ...owing installation instructions To ensure a safe installation please refer to it Some non illustrated parts may be required 9 3 1 General Advices This wood burning fireplace has optimum performance an...

Page 41: ...and can lead to draft problems If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft 1 5 m above its point of contact with the roof it must be secured using a roof brace A rain cap must be installed on top of the c...

Page 42: ...Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 50 mm minimum clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Do not fill this 2...

Page 43: ...he chimney will pass In the attic install an attic radiation shield from above D 3 Install an anchor plate A and a first chimney section on the fireplace Install the number of chimney sections needed...

Page 44: ...ing the instructions of the ceiling supported installation Table 3 Minimum system height when using elbows Chimney model See Table 4 Vertical Installation 15 ft 4 6 m Two 2 elbows 15 ft 4 6 m Four 4 e...

Page 45: ...instructions to connect the extended liner section to the special chimney connector The liner must extend at least 12 30 cm above the masonry chimney 9 4 Angled Wall Pass Thru Installation When passi...

Page 46: ...1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Olympia Chimney Champion Chimney System 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Rockford Chimney Supply Rock Vent 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk CF Sentinel CF 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Pro 2...

Page 47: ...DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION Position the overlays W on the door frames and secure using bolts Y To facilitate the installation do not tighten the nuts until they are all installed Note It is not necess...

Page 48: ...ENGLISH Appendix 2 FACEPLATE INSTALLATION A faceplate must be installed on this fireplace Two choices of faceplate are offered See the faceplate installation manual for more details Figure 10 Traditi...

Page 49: ...be installed above or below the floor level The air intake should be installed high enough not to be obstructed by snow It should be protected from the wind away from automobile exhaust a gas meter o...

Page 50: ...t 2 Install the adapter included in the fireplace 2 and align the notch of the adapter T with the one on the fireplace Turn the adapter clockwise T 1 2 Figure 12 Fresh air intake on the right side Fig...

Page 51: ...Secure the plastic with aluminum tape 5 To complete the installation make a hole of to 6 mm to 13 mm bigger than the duct diameter on the outside wall of the house at the chosen location From outside...

Page 52: ...elbows C 6 steel brackets D with fastening screws E and self tapping screws F Parts not included in the kit 8 rigid ducting G 26 ga galvanized steel Dimensions of hot air outlet frame with elbow Dimen...

Page 53: ...outlets can be installed in the same room as the fireplace or both can be installed in adjacent rooms or upstairs If the outlets are installed at different heights the higher outlet will draw more he...

Page 54: ...hat close the 8 20 cm diameter holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation and the other set of knockout inside the fireplace B Screw 6 steel brackets D with 6 screws E onto the t...

Page 55: ...lf drilling screws 3 per elbow Insert the frames B into the elbow outlets C Press the frame on the back of the non combustible wall and screw it in place Screw the frame B to the outlet of the elbow C...

Page 56: ...B Heat distribution box C Telescoping section D Anchor plates E All screws are included Not included in the kit 8 rigid ducting 26 ga galvanized steel if necessary according to the desired height Dime...

Page 57: ...tive plate Dimensions of assembled heat distribution box and adjustable decorative plate Dimensions of telescoping section 5 3 8 138mm 7 1 8 181mm 32 814mm 34 1 8 867mm 2 52mm 3 76mm 0 0mm MIN 12 1 2...

Page 58: ...airs When forced air kit is installed in conjunction with a gravity kit the forced air device will draw some of the air from the gravity kit ducting therefore reducing its efficiency Clearances There...

Page 59: ...ose the 8 20 cm diameter holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation and the other set of knockout inside the fireplace B Secure 2 anchor plates E with 8 screws provided F on top...

Page 60: ...elescoping section Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self tapping screws Insert the adjustable frame B in the heat distribution box C pre...

Page 61: ...ard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects of the forced air kit on...

Page 62: ...g Never leave the fireplace unattended while in use with the fire screen 1 Open the doors 2 Hold the fire screen and bring it close to the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against...

Page 63: ...S REMOVAL 1 Using a ratchet and a Torx T 30 bit unscrew the two screws D holding the andiron C 2 Remove the floor refractory panel E T 30 C D E 3 Using a power driver remove the refractory panel brack...

Page 64: ...e 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 Make sure...

Page 65: ...lower replacement it is recommended to remove the faceplate first Refer to the faceplate installation manual for more details 1 Remove the air control decorative panel J by removing the screws K 2 Rem...

Page 66: ...onnect the wires from the power outlet to the terminal block making sure that the white wire matches the white wire on the terminal Connect the black wire with the black wire of the terminal block The...

Page 67: ...AM AND PARTS LIST A DETAIL A B DETAIL B C DETAIL C E DETAIL E 1 2 11 12 5 4 7 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 10 9 8 3 60 32 33 64 68 67 66 65 28 26 27 9 29 30 31 41 40 39 38 37 36 26 45 44 43 42 46 47 48 49 61...

Page 68: ...11 SE24277 01 STRATFORD RIGHT DOOR WITH HANDLE AND GASKET 1 12 SE72084 REPLACEMENT HANDLE WITH LATCH KIT 1 13 40030 ROUND ROPE 1 4 WITH ADHESIVE 3 14 PL66525 GASKET RETAINER 2 15 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5...

Page 69: ...T SCREW 10 32 X 1 4 2 52 60204B TERMINAL BLOCK END SECTION 1 53 60204A TERMINAL 3 8 SECTION 2 54 44028 CERAMIC THERMODISC F110 20F 1 55 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR 8 1 56 44202 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 5...

Page 70: ...r 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 respec...

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