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OM-AF20.1 E V1.02

May 15, 2015

ASHFORD AF20

SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE

Report # 142-S-13-2

e authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fi re department, etc.) should be

consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.

Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com

Manufactured By

Valley Comfort Systems Inc.

, 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, BC, V2A 3H5, Canada

Phone: 250-493-7444

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Fax: 250-493-5833

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www.blazeking.com

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[email protected]

OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

and leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.

is heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s particulate emission limits for wood heaters sold aft er May 15, 2015.

Summary of Contents for ASHFORD AF20.1

Page 1: ...rez à notre site web www blazeking com Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 Canada Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 www blazeking com info blazeking com OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference This hea...

Page 2: ...NIMUM CLEARANCES for AF20 1 12 COMBUSTION AIR 13 DRAFT 13 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 13 VENTING SYSTEMS 14 MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS 17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 18 DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE OUT 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 20 YOUR FIRST FIRE 20 BYPASS 20 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 20 THERMOSTAT 20 SELECTING WOOD 21 HOW TO USE MOISTURE METE...

Page 3: ... INSPECTION 36 BYPASS DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT 36 DOOR GLASS GASKET INSPECTION 37 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 37 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 37 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 38 CHIMNEY DRAFTS 39 OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY 39 CARE OF SURFACES 39 THERMOMETER 39 THERMOSTAT 39 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 40 REPLACEMENT PARTS _________________________________________...

Page 4: ...ards to protect children from hot surfaces These guards must be fastened to a wall and or to the floor Any safety guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance Do not operate the appliance with the gla...

Page 5: ...tion Agency s particulate emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15 2015 Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 8822 to 27550 Btu hr This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsis...

Page 6: ...OM AF20 1 E V1 02 May 15 2015 Page 6 AF20 1 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Ashford AF20 1 ...

Page 7: ... permise seulement avec une sortie passant par le toit Ne pas installer dans une chambre à coucher Passer à travers un mur ou un plafond requiert une méthode spécifique décrite dans les instructions et dans le code local du bâtiment BLAZE KING CATALYST STOVE POÊLE À BOIS CATALYTIQUE ROOM HEATER SOLID FUEL TYPE ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES APPAREIL APPROUVÉ DE TYPE CARBURANT SOLIDE AUSSI ADAPTÉ POU...

Page 8: ...re to clean the flue When installed in a mobile home this appliance must be bolted to the floor and provided with outside air WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Check with local building officials If the Optional Fan Kit is installed connect this unit to a properly grounded 110 volt electrical...

Page 9: ...ightly fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont It is recommended to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where heaters are installed Install at least...

Page 10: ...COMBUSTIBLES UNDER THE APPLIANCE WOOD PAPER etc Contact local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restriction or inspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance company as well SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood only DO NOT burn trash garbage artificial or paper logs gift wrappings coal lighter flui...

Page 11: ...arranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE ASHFORD 1 Poker 2 Manual kit w warranty cards thermometer fire starter bypass handle OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Fan kit Z2814 2 Side shelf Z2853 3 Outside air kit Z1726B BEFORE INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE CONTACT THE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OR OT...

Page 12: ... B C D E F J Roof exit parallel and corner 12 75 324 mm 6 5 166 mm 26 125 664 mm 15 875 404 mm 6 153 mm 18 125 461 mm 37 940 mm Wall exit parallel and corner 12 75 324 mm 6 5 166 mm 26 125 664 mm 15 875 404 mm 6 153 mm 18 125 461 mm 37 940 mm Alcove roof exit Fan kit required 12 75 324 mm 6 5 166 mm 26 125 664 mm 15 875 404 mm 37 940 mm Mobile Home Installation Roof exit parallel and corner Fan ki...

Page 13: ...nsafe to operate the stove and will void manufacturers warranty ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY Without a proper installed chimney this appliance will not burn correctly The role of the chimney is to pull the proper amount of air into the firebox for the purpose of complete combustion Incomplete combustion will lead to more smoke and pollution of the outside air A proper operating chimney will allow the user ...

Page 14: ...the safe operation of both appliances and will void the stove warranty You must comply with the local authority having jurisdiction and or in Canada CSA installation standard B365 M87 The chimney connector must be 6 diameter 24 MSG Black Blue steel Do not use aluminum or galvanized steel They cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire The chimney connector between the stove ...

Page 15: ...s to install the chimney inside the residence through the ceiling s and the roof The other method is to install an exterior chimney that runs up the outside of the residence not recommended If it is necessary to run the chimney outside build an outside chase around the chimney The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstruction for safety and for proper draft operation The ...

Page 16: ...he resulting space must remain empty A flush mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only If covers are to be used on both sides each cover must be mounted on noncombustible spacers at least 1 clear of the wall Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner preferably insulated inside a masonry chimney This to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit Your ...

Page 17: ...IANCE FIREBOX FLOOR When a metal prefabricated chimney is used the manufacturer s installation instructions must be followed precisely You must also purchase from the same manufacturer and install the ceiling support package fire stops when needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap etc Maintain the proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer Chimney connector must...

Page 18: ... INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE HOLE RECEPTACLE DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG Do not route the power cord in front or under the stove OUTSIDE AIR KIT Z1726B REQUIRED FOR MOBILE HOME any installation The outside air inlet is a flexible tube to bring outside air for combustion into the stove from outside the residence through the wall or up through the flo...

Page 19: ... 2 Remove left and right cast sides from stove by lifting up and out from hangers Fig B If necessary use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the top two bolts that secure the cast sides to the firebox 3 Remove the Cast iron front and door This operation requires two people as the cast iron front is large and heavy Loosen four 1 4 20 hex bolts and 1 4 spacer washers Fig C Use a 1 2 wrench Have an assistant sup...

Page 20: ...MOMETER This thermometer is located on the top of the stove It s purpose is to show you if the combustor is active Always operate the stove in the active zone When the combustor is not active the stove will emit smoke and will not be efficient For an accurate reading turn fans off for approximately 10 minutes and then read the thermometer THERMOSTAT The thermostat knob is located on the top right ...

Page 21: ... Never burn salt water driftwood It is very corrosive and will damage the firebox Burning salty wood also voids the warranty This controlled combustion firebox has been designed for high efficiency and long burn times The proper time to add more wood is when the last charge has been reduced to a glowing charcoal bed and while the catalytic thermometer is still active range There will be very littl...

Page 22: ...ng contains between 19 25 water moisture included in the total calculated fuel weight Other test methods such as LHV or Low Heating Value does not take the water moisture into account Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency AFUE attempts to represent the actual season long average efficiency of an appliance HHV is the actual calculated average efficiency obtained under test conditions Using correctly s...

Page 23: ...at down to soon may cause the fire to go out 9 Let the fire burn with the thermostat in a HIGH setting for 20 30 minutes or until the fire is well established At that point turn the thermostat down to the desired setting It is good burning practice to burn the stove on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes after every refuelling this will help to condition the wood load for optimum combustion The temperature ...

Page 24: ...door rotate the bypass handle backwards on Princes Insert push handle down Let the fire burn on the HIGH thermostat setting for 20 to 30 minutes OR until the fire is very well established At that point turn the thermostat down to the desired setting Keep in mind you may not see a large amount of flame activity in the lower thermostat setting The thermometer needle will remain in the active zone in...

Page 25: ...IGH will produce a maximum heat which is more than suitable for heating the average size home and offer the cleanest door glass 1 Starting the fire Each stove home installation chimney installation and homeowner combination works a little differently The first several times you fuel the stove it may not react as you expect A little experimentation may be needed to find the right combination of fue...

Page 26: ...time the amount of draft is also decreasing and spillage may occur The differences between the flue temperature and the outdoor air temperatures causes your chimney to draw and vent the flue gasses to the outside This air movement sometimes referred to as Stack Effect is also influenced by air density and moisture differences Small temperature differences produce less draw in your chimney system t...

Page 27: ...quire cleaning or replacement It is also possible that the thermometer itself may not be reading accurately Before condemning the combustor read THERMOMETER If after cleaning has been performed your combustor is still not working you can Contact Blaze King for a replacement combustor Please read REPLACEMENT PARTS section in this owners manual It is important to periodically monitor the operation o...

Page 28: ...n Replace the combustor with a genuine Blaze King combustor failure to do so will void your warranty PROBLEM CATALYST PEELING Possible Cause Extreme temperatures above 1800 F or 1000 C at combustor surface can cause the catalysts to peel Over firing and flame impingement on the combustor are primary causes Minor peeling photo shows minor peeling that is normal and does not affect function Severe p...

Page 29: ...uses large pieces to fall out replace the combustor PROBLEM MECHANICAL CRACKING Possible Cause Mishandling abuse or operating without a properly gasket sealed combustor Solution Handle with care Possible Cause Distortion of holding collar Solution Combustor should be held firmly in its can It should slide easily into and out of the holding collar of the stove If severe cracking has resulted in los...

Page 30: ...ly lifting the shield off the two tabs at either side Pay particular attention to orientation as there is a top and bottom edge to the flame shield 2 Once you remove the flame shield you ll find the combustor The honeycomb combustor can be made of different materials such as cordierite mulite or even stainless steel They are all the same with regard to removal and caution should be taken so as to ...

Page 31: ...or 5 This new combustor already has the gasket installed Note the 1 wide masking tape This tape will help to keep the leading edge of the gasket from snagging during installation If you ve cleaned your combustor wrap the combustor gasket as you see here and use the 1 masking tape around the perimeter front and rear During the first fire the masking tape will burn off and the combustor gasket will ...

Page 32: ...r has been installed you can relight your stove You will continue to receive excellent efficiency and clean burning for years to come A few reminders never burn anything other than dry seasoned cordwood Burning anything else may contaminate or ruin your new combustor Also remember to keep your front loading door gasket seal properly adjusted see LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 38 Doing so ...

Page 33: ...sed tightly 2 Call the local fire department 3 Examine the chimney attic and roof of the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire If necessary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the appliance again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other or...

Page 34: ...R FLAMMABLE GASES THESE GASES MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION AND POSSIBLE DEATH CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE The most efficient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily The chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated it must be removed wi...

Page 35: ...8 9 Check the fit of the door gasket Insert a narrow strip of paper into the door opening and close and latch the door Obvious resistance should be felt when pulling the paper out Repeat this check several times around the perimeter of the door If no resistance is felt adjust door latch catch see LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 38 10 A tight sealing door extends the burn times protects the...

Page 36: ...r lift one end of the bypass door for clearance to turn inside the top assembly Once the bypass plate is in this position remove the plate through the combustor opening 6 Remove the old gasket and apply the THERMOSEAL 1000SF high temperature resistant cement along the door opening edge 7 Place the gasket along the cement and tap it in to seat it securely in the channel 8 Reverse method of removing...

Page 37: ...ins consistent and uniform 4 Install glass with the Blaze King logo to the lower left corner of the door Install the glass retainers with original fasteners Ensure the glass is parallel to the frame and tighten the fasteners evenly 5 Follow steps on page 35 LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE cont DOOR GLASS CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high burn f...

Page 38: ... to the firebox 3 To tighten the door tension use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the two nuts on the latch cover Slide the latch cover towards the back of the stove and tighten nuts Fig C Repeat paper test see LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION on page 35 DO NOT OPERATE THIS WOOD STOVE IF THE DOOR GASKET IS MISSING OR DAMAGED DANGEROUS OVER FIRING CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE OR IGNITE CREOSOTE I...

Page 39: ...er tells you what was happening 4 8 minutes ago and remember it is only an indication of the temperatures of the gasses after they pass through the combustor The thermometer probe the part that fits into the stove must be cleaned at least once a year Lift it from the stove be careful it may be hot and wipe or scrape it clean At room temperature away from the stove the indicator should point near t...

Page 40: ...e your chimney and flue connector inspected by a certified chimney sweep A damaged masonry chimney should be repaired or rebuilt A prefabricated chimney factory built that is damaged should be replaced Any damage to the flue connector should be corrected before the system is used again Possible causes of a chimney fire and remedies for those causes can be found further in this section Excessive Cr...

Page 41: ...pass door not sealing tightly Inspect by pass door and seal for warping Ash or creosote buildup may occur on door or seat With stove cold scrape and vacuum area around by pass Be sure all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth Improper operation Check thermostat setting and operating procedures See THERMOSTAT OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Wood too green or wet Use seasoned wood Use a moisture met...

Page 42: ...by an oversize or short flue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep Obstruction in chimney or cap screen Remove obstruction Clean chimney and or cap screen Strong gusting winds causing downdraft in chimney Install wind resistant chimney cap Tightly sealed house inadequate air supply Open a window slightly near the stove Burning poorly seasoned...

Page 43: ...Y 1 0136 Rheostat with Off Switch 1 2 0137 Rheostat Knob silver Inlay 1 3 0175C Fan Axial Spider mnt Muffin Bay 2 Z2814 Fan Kit Replacement Parts 1 2 3 No exploded view Part Description QTY 1 H Z0136 Rheostat with off switch 1 2 H 0137 Rheostat knob silver inlay 1 3 H Z7005 Replacement axial fan 1 ...

Page 44: ...OM AF20 1 E V1 02 May 15 2015 Page 44 AF20 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 6 2 3 15 17 7 1 14 16 10 11 9 5 13 12 8 4 18 ...

Page 45: ... 1 5 Z2821 Wooden Bypass Handle Grip 1 6 Z4551 Dome Guard Kit 1 7 Z2430 Flame Shield 1 8 Z0336A M Combustor 10 65 x 4 x 2 Incl Gasket 1 9 Z4498 Bypass Retainers 1 10 0255B 3ft Bypass Gasket 5 8 dense round 3 ft 1 11 0341C 3ft Combustor Gasket Slit 2 x 1 16 3 ft 1 12 Z3808 Replacement Ash Plug 4 sqr 1 13 0342E 4 Catalytic Therm w Black Pan 1 14 Z3009 Thermostat 1 15 0102 Thermostat Knob Black 1 16 ...

Page 46: ...15 2015 Page 46 AF20 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont Brick Layout ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY 1 A Size Brick 12 2 D Size Brick 3 3 DC Size Brick 1 4 EK Size Brick 1 5 K Size Brick 2 6 MT Size Brick 2 7 QC Size Brick 1 8 SI Size Brick 2 ...

Page 47: ...nd User except as noted for replacement parts Warranty Period Components Covered Parts Labor Wood 1 Year X All parts materials and surface finishes flaking and peeling Subject to Conditions Exclusion and Limitations listed 2 Years X Fan assemblies and motors thermal sensors catalytic thermometer bi metallic thermostat assembly door handle metal components 5 Years 2 Years X Firebox Heat Exchanger B...

Page 48: ...o the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty How the Warranty Works 1 All warranties by the manufacturer are set herein and no claim shall be made against the manufacturer on any oral warranty or representation All claims under this Limited Warranty must be made in writing by your dealer 2 Any stove or...

Page 49: ... of this Limited Warranty contact your authorized Blaze King dealer before installation 8 Blaze King will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions 9 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as use of downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions Environmental conditions include but are not limited to ...

Page 50: ...urrent retail cost of the repair or the replacement according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King During the 2nd year purchaser pays 20 3rd year purchaser pays 40 4th year purchaser pays 60 5th year purchaser pays 80 25 If a defect or problem is determined by Blaze King to be non warrantable Blaze King is not liable for travel costs for serv...

Page 51: ...OM AF20 1 E V1 02 May 15 2015 Page 51 AF20 1 NOTES ...

Page 52: ...______________________________________ Installer print _______________________________________________________________ Installer sign _______________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________________________________ Serial No _____________________________________...

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