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CAUTION

After reading these instructions, if you have any doubt 
about your ability to complete your installation in a pro-
fessional like manner you should obtain the services of 
an installer versed in all aspects as to the correct and 
safe installation.  Do not use temporary makeshift com-
promises during installation.

BEFORE INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

1.  Check with the building inspector’s office for compli-
ance with local codes; a permit may be required.
2.  The room heater must be connected to 1) a chimney 
complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys 
in the standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential 
Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103, or in 
Canada CAN/ULC-S629 Standard for 650 degree C 
Factory Built Chimneys and applicable building codes or 
2) a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
3.  A 6” (152mm) diameter, 24 gauge Black Steel flue is 
required for proper performance.
4.  Always connect this unit to a chimney and NEVER 
vent to another room or inside a building.
5.  DO NOT connect this unit to any duct work to which 
another appliance is connected such as a furnace.
6.  

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY 

FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

7.  The connector pipe and chimney should be inspected 
periodically and cleaned if necessary.
8.  Remember the clearance distances when you place 
furniture or other objects within the area.  

DO NOT

 store 

wood, flammable liquids or other combustible materials 
too close to the unit.     

Refer to certification label  on back of your unit for 

required clearances.

 

9.  Contact your local municipal or provincial fire author-
ity for information on how to handle a chimney  fire. Have 
a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. In the 
event of a Chimney fire, turn air control to closed position 
and 

CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

.

10.  

DO NOT

 tamper with combustion air control beyond 

normal adjustment.
11.  

DO NOT

 

INSTALL THESE UNITS IN A MOBILE 

HOME OR TRAILER.  THESE UNITS ARE NOT 

MOBILE HOME APPROVED.

12.  

DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION 

DUCT OR SYSTEM.

13. When installing a solid fuel appliance, it is also rec-
ommended to install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide 
Detectors on every level of the house. During the initial 
firing of the appliance, some smoke or odor may occur 
due to paint curing. You may want to keep some win-
dows open for ventilation during the first few hours of 
burning to prevent smoke detector activation. Test your 
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly.

OPERATION

WHY THE CORRECT FLUE SIZE IS IMPORTANT - 6”

 

Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up 
through the chimney.  The amount of draft in your chimney 
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, 

nearby obstructions, and other factors.  Too much draft may 
cause excessive temperatures in the appliance.  An uncon-
trolled burn or a glowing red part or chimney connector 
indicates excessive draft.  Inadequate draft may cause back 
puffing into the room and “plugging” of the chimney and/
or cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through 
appliance and chimney connector joints.
Today’s solid fuel appliances are more efficient than in the 
past.  The units are designed to give you controlled combus-
tion, and maximum heat transfer, using less fuel to do so.
The design of your new appliance is such that the exhaust 
smoke is now at lower temperatures than in the past, 
therefore requiring proper chimney size to give adequate 
draft.  If your chimney is too large, the heating appliance 
will have a difficult time to raise the chimney flue tempera-
ture to give adequate draft, therefore causing a smoke 
back up, poor burn, or both.

Should you experience such a problem call in a local 

chimney expert.

With the door closed, the rate of burning is regulated by 
the amount of air allowed to enter the unit through the air 
control.  With experience you will be able to set the con-
trol for heat and burning time desired.
Once the required chimney draft is obtained, operate only 
with doors closed and open doors slowly when re-fueling.  
(This will reduce or eliminate smoke from entering the room). 
Attempts to achieve higher output rates that exceed heat-
er design specifications can result in permanent damage 
to the heater.  The recommended wood load is level with 
the top of the firebricks.  
Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater 
to properly fuel the fire.
Operate this heater only with the door closed. 

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS, 

SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR ENGINE OIL

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START 

THE FIRE.

IMPORTANT: 

It is highly recommended that the wood 

stove and chimney be installed by a qualified installer.  
(A qualified installer is a person or entity who regularly 
installs wood heating products and chimneys, in the 
ordinary course of their regular business.)

ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR 

INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE UNIT IS INSTALLED.  

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN AIR STARVATION 

OF OTHER FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES AND 

THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARDOUS 

CONDITIONS.

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.  KEEP CHILDREN, 

CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.  CONTACT 

MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

OPTIONAL BLOWER: MODEL PBAR-2427, 

120 VOLTS, 60Hz, 0.75 AMPS, 2900 RPM

DANGER:  RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  

DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.

IMPORTANT:  FOR OPTIMUM HEATER 

PERFORMANCE AT LOW BURN RATE, OPERATE 

THE FAN AT LOW SPEED.

Summary of Contents for HWS-230292

Page 1: ... INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA This manual describes the installation and operation of the Model HWS 230292 Model WS 3029 and Model LWS 130291 non catalytic wood heater This heater meets US Environmental Protection Agency s emission limits for wood heaters Please read this entire manual before you inst...

Page 2: ...iance up through the chimney The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney local geography nearby obstructions and other factors Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance An uncon trolled burn or a glowing red part or chimney connector indicates excessive draft Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the chimney and or...

Page 3: ... lift the stove off of the raised platform set upright on the legs and re install the ash pan When stove is in place for installation make sure stove is level by adjusting the leg levelers shown in Figure 0 3 Model LWS 130291 Large Wood Stove w Legs Remove ash pan and 4 bolts in angle iron bracket as shown in Figure 0 1 With assistance lift stove off of wooden pallet and lay stove on its side on a...

Page 4: ...y be required 6 It is recommended that no more than two 2 90 bends be used in the stove pipe installation More than two 2 90 bends may decrease the amount of draw and possibly cause smoke spillage 7 A damper is not required in this installation Remove damper plate in the chimney or secure in OPEN position 8 Single wall flue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet 3 m in overall length CAUTION DO N...

Page 5: ...masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your chimney inspected for cracks and check the general condition before you install your unit Relining may be required to reduce flue diameter to the appropriate functional size 3 To help ensure a good draft the top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet 914mm above the point of penetration through the roof and be at least 2 610mm feet higher than...

Page 6: ...fire To protect against the possibility of a house fire the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained An approved thim ble must be used when a connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney A chimney support pack age must be used when a connection is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney These acces sories are absolutely necessary to provide ...

Page 7: ...ction Stove system with prefabricated metal chimney consists of Stove Chimney Connector stove pipe Thimble for exterior chimney Firestops Insulations Shields Storm Collar and Flashing Termination Cap Hearth Pad Floor Protection CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS Figure 4 1 Masonry Chimney Figure 4 2 Exterior Prefabricated Chimney Figure 4 3 Interior Prefab Chimney ...

Page 8: ...mney It must be a 6 inch 152mm minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black steel or an approved air insulated double wall venting pipe Thimble A manufactured or site constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney connec tor passes to the chimney It is intended to keep the walls from igniting Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 211 Standards Prefabricated must be su...

Page 9: ...to entry the masonry chimney Figure 6 1 2 Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 inch 20mm minimum diameter clay liner or equiva lent secured with refractory mortar 3 Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch 42mm x 42mm out side dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall opening Inside opening of frame should be no less than 14 inch x 14 inch 56mm x 56mm Figure 6 1 4 Attach the...

Page 10: ...llow the minimum clearances to combustibles Where passage through the wall or partition of combustible construction is desired in Canada the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 Figure 7 2 Figure 8 WARNING Asphyxiation Risk Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to any air distributon duct or system May allow flue gases to enter the house WARNIN...

Page 11: ...aterial Must terminate at least feet 91cm above the roof and at least 2 feet 61cm above any portion of the roof within 10 feet 05cm Must be located away from trees or other structures 2 10 3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft NOTE Chimney performance may vary Trees buildings roof lines and wind conditions affect performance Chimney height may need adju...

Page 12: ...d supply adequate draft CLOSE OPEN LIGHT THE PAPER ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE 10 15 Wadded Up Pieces of Newspaper 10 20 Pieces of Dry Kindling A Few Pieces of Seasoned Split Wood OPEN AIR CONTROL ADD NEWSPAPER ADD KINDLING ADD WOOD REDUCE AIR CONTROL Congratulations Your wood stove is ready for operation WOOD STOVE QUICK START GUIDE Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retail...

Page 13: ... stove The flat spots on the paint surface indicate the hotter surfaces of the stove and is caused by the heat radiating through the paint It is also expected that shiny spots caused by friction from the packaging materials will disappear during the curing of the stove SO 1 Remember to Ventilate well 2 Allow the stove to cure before burning for long periods at high temperatures 3 Flat spots on the...

Page 14: ...or on hinges and replace new push nuts purchased from GHP Group on door pins to ensure door does not move after reinstall GASKET REPLACEMENT After extensive use the sealing material which provides glass and door seal may need to be replaced if it fails to sustain its resilience Inspect glass and door seal period ically to ensure for proper seal If gaskets become frayed or worn replace immediately ...

Page 15: ...stain the fire DO NOT add more paper after the fire has started WARNING Things to remember in case of chimney fire 1 CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL 2 CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASH DISPOSAL USING THE ASH DRAWER IMPORTANT CREOSOTE 1 Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day during the heating season being careful not to over fire unit This removes the slight film of...

Page 16: ...e the main reasons for poor results in starting a fire Always use dry seasoned wood for your fire Even wood dried for two years will be difficult to ignite if it has become wet 6 Why is there always 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 glass ...

Page 17: ... and Maintenance Avoid using too many elbows or long horizontal runs If in doubt contact a chimney expert and or chimney manufacturer for help Clean chimney rain caps and especially spark arrester regularly to prevent creo sote build up which will significantly reduce chimney draw and may cause a chimney fire 10 Should I close or open the air control fully when shutting down the stove When shuttin...

Page 18: ... Vacuum the blower impellers The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for soot and creosote every two months during the burn season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is under 14 16 ft 4 3m 4 8m measured from bottom of appliance This will prevent pipe blockage poor draft and chimney fires Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote build up Keep door and glass gasket i...

Page 19: ...in 2 75 20 132 10 Push Nut 2 75 21 150 11 Firebrick Lt 7 3 4 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 4 75 21 145 12 Firebrick Lt 9 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 15 75 21 147 13 Firebrick Lt 4 1 2 x 4 7 16 x 1 1 4 1 75 21 146 14 Firebrick Lt 9 x 2 1 2 x 1 1 4 1 75 21 148 15 Firebrick for Ash Drawer 1 75 21 149 16 Ash Drawer Assembly 1 75 21 512 17 Leg Assembly 4 75 22 510 GHP Group reserves the right to make changes in design materia...

Page 20: ...be responsible for Downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions such as nearby trees buildings rooftops hills mountains or ineffective chimney design Inadequate ventilation excessive offsets or negative air pressure caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces clothes dryers fans etc 11 This warranty is void if The appliance has been operated in atmospheres contami nated by chlorine ...

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