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Stove Installation

(for qualified installers only)

100-01164

4041115

Top View -
Straight Installation

Measure rear and side

clearances from the nearest

edge of the stove top.

Measure front clearances

from the face of the stove

(unibody).

NOTE: vent diameter may

vary depending on brand

and model.

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Floor Protection

21”

16” Min.

6” Min.

Clearance A

Clearance D

Clearance E

Clearance B

Back Wall

Side Wall

6-1/4”

30”

Figure 2

Top View -
Corner Installation

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Floor Protection

21”

16” Min.

6” Min.

6-1/4”

30”

Measure rear and side

clearances from the nearest

edge of the stove top.

Measure front clearances

from the face of the stove

(unibody).

NOTE: vent diameter may

vary depending on brand

and model.

Corner Wall

Clearance C

Clearance F

Figure 3

Summary of Contents for LOPI Liberty

Page 1: ... for future reference SAFETY NOTICE If this appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Copyright 2007 T I 10 00 100 01164 4050922 Listed Tested to U L 1482 ...

Page 2: ...n and operation of your new appliance an easier and more enjoyable experience We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your appliance Important Information No other Lopi Liberty appliance has the same serial number as yours The serial number is stamped onto the label on the back of the appliance This serial number will be needed in case...

Page 3: ...17 Opening the Door 17 Bypass Operation 18 Starting a Fire 19 Adjusting the Burn Rate 20 Ash Removal 20 Optional Blower Operation 21 Re Loading the Stove 21 Overnight Burn 21 Normal Operating Sounds 21 Hints for Burning 22 Selecting Wood 22 Troubleshooting 23 Maintaining Your Appliance Daily Maintenance 24 Remove Ash 24 Clean The Glass 24 Monthly Maintenance 25 Door and Glass Inspection 26 Check F...

Page 4: ...erature appliance Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance 36 Keep furniture drapes curtains wood paper and other combustibles a minimum of 36 away from the front of the appliance This appliance must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in t...

Page 5: ...crease combustion air A A A A Allow the appliance to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning Overfiring the appliance may cause a house fire If a unit or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Maintain the door and glass seal and keep them in good condition Avoid placing wood against the glass when loading Do not slam the door or strike the glass Do not use a grate or other device...

Page 6: ...500 to 2 500 Maximum BTU s per Hour Cord Wood Calculation 74 300 Overall Efficiency Oregon Method 70 Maximum Burn Time Up to 12 Hours Heating capacity will vary depending on the home s floor plan degree of insulation and the outside temperature It is also affected by the quality and moisture level of the fuel Dimensions 30 21 Note Measure side corner and back clearances from the stove top Measure ...

Page 7: ...ional Accessories Needed for Installation Door Shell Black 99300165 Brass 99300166 see pg 32 Legs or Pedestal Stove Installation Considerations The table below details the six most common types of installations and the considerations for each type Alternative methods of installation are available if they comply with local building codes Installation Type Considerations Standard Ceiling with a Fact...

Page 8: ...c Clearances The following clearances must be met see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Minimum Clearance Singlewall Connector Reduced Clearance A Sidewall to stove 16 16 B Backwall to stove 15 10 C Cornerwall to stove 9 1 2 7 1 2 D Connector to sidewall 28 27 1 2 E Connector to backwall 18 1 4 12 3 4 F Connector to cornerwall 21 18 1 2 Reduced clearance installations require one of the chimneys and connector...

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Page 10: ...diation Shield with Chimney Support Reduced Clearance Chimney Connector Sections Roof Penetration Equipment Roof Radiation Shield Flashing Storm Collar A A A A Stove Clearance as outlined in this manual AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA A A A A Standard residential installations with reduced clearance connector may use the clearance determined by the manufacturer of the connector for the connect...

Page 11: ...Requirements Required for mobile homes in certain localities check with building officials Must not be drawn from an enclosed space garage unventilated crawl space Requires the optional outside air boot for legs or pedestal A A A A A A A A AAAAA AAAAA Optional Air Duct must not be longer than 15 and at least 16 square inches in cross section A hole must be cut through the floor protection and floo...

Page 12: ...pter may be required Alcoves are classified as combustible or non combustible Non combustible alcoves must have walls and a ceiling that are 3 1 2 thick of a non combustible material brick stone or concrete see Figure 7 This non combustible material must be spaced and ventilated at least 1 off of all combustible materials walls ceiling etc to allow air to move around the non combustible walls and ...

Page 13: ...AAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA c Measure all clearances from the nearest edge of the stove top d e c Rear heat shield Figure 8 Minimum Clearance See the illustration above Reduced Clearance Connector A Sidewall to stove 16 B Backwall to stove 10 C Cornerwall to stove 7 1 2 D Connector to sidewall 27 1 2 E Connector to backwall 12 3 4 F Connector to cornerwall 18 1 2 If using offsets use the connector clearan...

Page 14: ...quirements for more details Follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions and clearances for floor penetrations A ceiling support is required an attic insulation shield is required where insulation is present Insulation Figure 10 Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney A A A A Chimney Cap See the section Chimney Termination Requirements for more details A A AA AA A A AAAAA AAAAA Chimney Se...

Page 15: ...n shield thimble is required Optional insulated chase Wall Bands and Supports Insulated Tee with cleanout Minimum 15 Maximum 33 Min 18 clearance to ceiling Floor Protection See Floor Protection Requirements for details Figure 12 Hearth Stove Positive Connection NOTE Most factory built chimney manufacturers make stainless steel chimney liners either flexible or rigid This provides a wide variety of...

Page 16: ...See the section Floor Protection Requirements for more details Combustible Mantle Min 18 See the section Stove Placement Requirements for minimum clearances required Max 8 Figure 14 Interior or Exterior Masonry Chimney NOTE This type of installation requires a UBC approved masonry connector or a factory built U L Listed wall thimble Make sure the clean out seals in place Clay Liner See the section...

Page 17: ...ket The door gasket might adhere to the paint on the front of the heater Leave the door slightly ajar for the first fire and be careful when opening the door after the first fire AAA A A A A A A 2 to 4 hours Over Firing the Stove This stove was designed to operate at a high temperature But due to differences in vent configuration fuel and draft this appliance can be operated at an excessive temper...

Page 18: ...t When pushed in the smoke goes around the baffle utilizing the secondary combustion and making the heater more efficient When starting or re loading pull the bypass out During normal operation push the bypass in Bypass Pushed In Used for normal operation Bypass Pulled Out Used for starting and re loading AA AA AA AA AA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA Use the included pull tool to operate the bypass...

Page 19: ...asoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use If using a firestarter use only products specifically designed for stoves follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully If the smoke does not pass up the chimney ball up one sheet of newspaper place it in the c...

Page 20: ...n 7 16 open to pushed fully in The air control becomes hot during operation use gloves or a tool to prevent burns The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate When making adjustments you may wish to let the stove burn for 10 minutes to gauge performance Ash Removal ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should...

Page 21: ...sh it in Open the bypass pull it out 2 Open the door slightly Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully 3 Load wood onto the fire Overnight Burn This stove is large enough to accommodate burn times up to eight hours Follow the steps below to achieve an overnight burn 1 Move the air control to high burn and let the stove become hot burn for approximately 15 minu...

Page 22: ... less creosote Testing Wood Moisture Split wood stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year This insures dry wood If purchasing wood for immediate use test the wood with a moisture meter Some experienced wood burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear knock and not a thud Wet Wood Leads To Leads To Dry Wood Leads To Leads To Less Heat More Heat...

Page 23: ...ditions can negatively affect draft In these cases a small amount of smoke may enter the home Adding more pipe or a draft inducing cap may help Stove Does Not Burn Hot Enough Wood is Wet see the section Selecting Wood on page 22 for details on wood Make sure the air control is all the way open Slide the control back and forth to insure the control is not stuck Insufficient Draft Chimney height and...

Page 24: ...bustible materials pending final disposal ASHES Improperly disposed ashes lead to fires Hot ashes placed in cardboard boxes dumped in back yards or stored in garages are recipes for disaster Wood burning stoves are inherently dirty During cleaning have a vacuum ready to catch spilled ash make sure ash is entirely extinguished There are vacuum cleaners specifically made to remove ash even if the as...

Page 25: ... follow the directions below Door Cam Door Handle Washers Door Frame Use a 9 16 socket wrench to remove this nut Side View of Door Handle Door Cam Adjustment To tighten remove a washer from the inside of the door frame To loosen place an additional washers on the inside of the door frame or loosen the nut 1 2 turn Exploded View Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it ...

Page 26: ...burning and creating odors The optional blower should be vacuumed every year to remove any buildup of dust lint etc Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any buildup on the screens of the blower BOTTOM OF STOVE Firebrick and Baffle Inspection Use the illustration on page 28 as a reference for checking the following items Make sure the appliance is cool before proceeding Baffle Firebricks check the bricks...

Page 27: ...2 1 224 230022 224 230021 13 8 32 3 8 Type F Screw 8 225 20039 14 Set Screw 2 225 20038 Replacing the Glass The glass must not contact the door retainer or glass clips directly The glass gasket and glass clip gaskets insulate the glass to prevent cracking Do not over tighten the glass clips See Door Shell Installation pg 32 for details on removing the door handle and shell NOTE The glass gasket is...

Page 28: ...le Support Rear T 1 99900278 6 Damper Plate 1 98900320 7 Damper Slider 1 98900340 8 Damper Yoke 1 98900326 9 Damper Extension Rod with Pull Ring 1 98900333 10 Brick 9 x 4 5 un cut 21 175 00001 1 98900102 9 11 Brick Cut 8 25 x 4 5 2 251 00010 12 Brick Cut 6 25 x 4 5 2 251 00011 Floor and Side Firebrick Removal Replacement Do not pry firebrick they chip and crack easily Remove the floor firebricks f...

Page 29: ...de the damper slider all the way forward 7 Reach into the firebox and push up on the damper yoke until the damper yoke separates from the damper slider Remove both the damper slider and damper plate by sliding them between the front two secondary air tubes REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 8 Place the damper plate above the secondary air tubes in the rear center of the firebox 9 Position the damper slider ...

Page 30: ...r or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation 7 Exclusions to this 7 Year Warranty include injury loss of use damage failure to function due to accident negligence misuse improper installation alteration or adjustment of the manufacturer s settings of components lack of proper and regular maintenance damage incurred while the appliance is in tr...

Page 31: ...addition mobile home installations require outside air use the optional pedestal or outside air boot Pedestal or legs are required DURAVENT model DVL with DURA PLUS chimney AMERI TEC model DCC with model HS chimney SECURITY model DP with SECURITY model ASHT or S2100 chimney METALFAB model DW connector with TG chimney Standard Masonry Chimney with any one of the above listed connectors TESTED TO RE...

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Page 33: ...ll You can gauge the alignment by looking at the gaps here Once the door is aligned tighten the two set screws on the bottom of the door shell to secure the door retainer 1 8 Hex Wrench 4 Attach the door handle following the directions to the right 5 Replace the door on the hinges and latch the door 6 Attach the ashlip trim following the directions below 9 16 Wrench AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA...

Page 34: ... 8 use lumber Attach each leg following the instructions below Attach each leg to the stove by inserting a bolt and washer through the hole or slot in the leg and into the threaded hole on the stove 9 16 Socket Wrench These rubber tipped bolts are for leveling the stove Make sure they contact the floor Do not adjust with weight on the legs the rubber tips may tear ...

Page 35: ... AAA AA AA AA AA Insulation is used to seal the side edges of the pedestal The cover plate is used to seal off room air 22 A A A A A Using Outside Air with the Pedestal Before installing check the section Outside Air Requirements 11 for installation concerns 1 Determine the location of the outside air hole penetrating the floor hearth The illustration above details the size of pedestal and its loc...

Page 36: ...rom the thermodisk are held in place away from the firebox this prevents damage to the wires Slide the thermodisk assembly into the space between the stove and rear heat shield Run both of the wires from the thermodisk down behind the stove and through the eye of the wire clip Wire Clip Thermodisk This portion hooks on the top edge of the rear heat shield The two yellow wires attach to the thermod...

Page 37: ...elow for attaching the upper section of the air boot with gasket to the stove 4 Slide the lower section down until it contacts the hearth Attach the two sections together following the directions below AA AA AA AA Bottom of Stove 8 7 8 5 1 8 Attach the air boot with the two screws included with the kit 1 4 Nutdriver Attach gasket to the bottom edge of the air boot AAAAA Attach the included gasket ...

Page 38: ... Fire Starting 19 Firebox Assembly 28 Firebox Parts 28 Firebrick and Baffle Inspection 26 Firebrick Removal Replacement 28 Floor Protection Requirements stove 8 Glass Cleaning 24 Glass Replacement 27 Hearth Floor Protection Stove 8 Hearth Stove 16 Heating Specifications 6 Hints for Burns 22 Installation Options 6 Installation stove 7 Leg Installation 34 Listing Label 31 Maintenance 24 Mobile Home ...

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