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Date Printed: 4/28/11

File: G:/pubdata/Manuals\english manuals\OM-KE/PE.pub

OM KE/PE 1006

Version 1.11 Revised: DApril 2011

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Blaze King

OWNER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Manual

Blaze King

Catalyst Stove

MODELS

KING KE1107 / KEJ1107

CLASSIC, ULTRA & LEGS MODELS

PRINCESS PE1006 / PEJ1006

CLASSIC, ULTRA & LEG MODELS

CATALYTIC SOLID FUEL WOOD HEATERS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Manufactured By

Valley Comfort Systems Inc.

1290 Commercial Way

Penticton, BC V2A 3H5

CANADA

Phone: 250-493-7444

Fax: 250-493-5833

Blaze King Industries

146 A Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

U.S.A.

Phone: (509) 522-2730

Fax: (509) 522-9803

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

Summary of Contents for KING KE1107

Page 1: ...RA LEGS MODELS PRINCESS PE1006 PEJ1006 CLASSIC ULTRA LEG MODELS CATALYTIC SOLID FUEL WOOD HEATERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 CANADA Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 Blaze King Industries 146 A Street Walla Walla WA 99362 U S A Phone 509 522 2730 Fax 509 522 9803 Pour la version française de nos manuels S V P vous r...

Page 2: ...2 Date Printed 4 28 11 File G pubdata Manuals english manuals OM KE PE pub OM KE PE 1006 Version 1 11 Revised DApril 2011 ...

Page 3: ...3 Date Printed 4 28 11 File G pubdata Manuals english manuals OM KE PE pub OM KE PE 1006 Version 1 11 Revised DApril 2011 ...

Page 4: ...LY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH This unit is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emissions standards The following statement is required by the Environmental Protection Agency This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation It is against the law to operate this woo...

Page 5: ...re codes before installing your stove When you have completed the installation have it checked by your local inspector Disregarding inspection and code requirements may jeopardize your homeowner s insurance Since some insurance carriers require notification of a stove installation contact your insurance agent We want your Blaze King to give you a lifetime of trouble free operation While we have ma...

Page 6: ... 10 Hearth 11 Ice Formation and Prevention 11 Inspections 11 Listed 11 Mobile Home 11 Outside Air Kit 11 Thermometer 11 Thermostat 11 Thimble 11 Tie Down Screws 11 SAFETY 12 Chimney Fire 12 Smoke Detectors 12 Fire Extinguishers 12 Building and Fire Codes 12 Children 12 Chimneys 12 Clearances to Combustible Materials 13 Creosotes Formation and Need for Removal 13 Fuel 13 Electrical Power 14 Disposa...

Page 7: ...d Clearance Prefabricated Chimney Fig 28 26 Residential Wall Exit Standard and Reduced Clearance Masonry Chimney Fig 29 27 Mobile Home and Residential Alcove Roof Exit Prefabricated Chimney Fig 30 28 Fig 31 Cutaway View With Major Internal Part 29 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 30 Side Shields 30 Rear Shield 30 Fans 31 Outside Air 32 OPERATION 33 Fuel 33 Initial Start Up Sequence 33 Optimum Thermostat Setti...

Page 8: ...ail purchase and the name and address of your Blaze King dealer Blaze King may request that the defective part parts or the entire stove be shipped to one of Blaze King s manufacturing locations at the purchaser s expense RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY IF the purchaser has complied with all of the terms and conditions of this warranty and IF the purchaser has notified BLAZE KING of a defect prior...

Page 9: ...side never to other rooms or buildings Special methods are required when passing through a wall or ceiling See chimney manufacturers instructions and local building codes Two types of chimneys are acceptable for use with these stoves 1 A listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to ULC629 in Canada or UL 103HT in the USA 2 Masonry Chimney A field constructed cod...

Page 10: ... the door DRAFT This appliance may not operate properly if the draft is below 02 of water as measured using a water manometer Draft below 02 will cause excessive smoke spillage incomplete combustion and fire startup problems Low draft may sometimes be improved by making a chimney taller and the use of double wall stove pipe The use of two 45 degree elbows in place of 90 elbows is recommended Exter...

Page 11: ...3HT in the USA Use of any other venting system or components in mobile homes voids the stove listing and the warranty Contact local building or fire officials for information regarding local codes The structural integrity of the mobile home floor wall and ceiling roof must be maintained WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM OUTSIDE AIR KIT Optional An optional kit which draws outside air throu...

Page 12: ...Contact your Fire Department for further advice SMOKE DETECTORS Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety It should be located away from the woodstove and close to the sleeping areas Locating a smoke detector too close to a woodstove can cause the smoke detector alarm to sound if a puff of smoke is emitted while the woodstove door is open during reloading...

Page 13: ... fire building and burning procedures Reread pages 32 through 38 of this owner s manual Most instances of creosote buildup in the chimneys of catalytic woodstoves are due to operator error If you still have questions consult your dealer or contact the Customer Service department at Blaze King INSPECTION Inspect your chimney and chimney connector at least twice each month during the heating season ...

Page 14: ...s stove is not designed or intended to be operated with the loading door open Do not leave your stove unattended when the loading door is not tightly closed such as when starting a fire Leaving the loading door open AFTER the fire is well started can cause overheating of the stove Such overheating can cause the stove to warp Check the loading door gasket for deterioration at least twice each heati...

Page 15: ...output that is achieved during EPA testing This testing is quite complicated and costly milled woods are burned This is a standard for all manu facturer testing and is not intended to provide consumers with a model for how a stove will burn in their home The sec ond method that counts is what Blaze King refers to as the Real World method These btu s are achieved during in house testing using the s...

Page 16: ...CHING ON FIRE c The dimensions and position of the Floor Protector See page 22 d The type of chimney system to be used e Electrical Power Optional The stove can be equipped with a fan assembly with a seven foot electrical cord Do not route the cord in front of the stove REDUCED WALL CLEARANCE The stove and chimney connector may be placed closer to the wall than shown on pages 22 28 if the wall is ...

Page 17: ... air distribution ducts STOVE ASSEMBLY Remove all items packed in the firebox IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE WARRANTY CARD FOUND IN THE FIREBOX AND MAIL IT TODAY PRODUCT INSPECTION BLAZE KING Stoves are known for their quality materials and construction However mistakes occasionally occur Inspect all parts for damage due to shipping and to be sure that al...

Page 18: ...f a creosote fire To protect against the possibility of a house fire the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained A listed thimble must be used when a connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney A chimney support package must be used when a connection is made through the ceiling to a listed prefabricated chimney These accessories are absolutely necessa...

Page 19: ...uld not exceed the overall area of an 8 flue 50 square inches for KE1107 or 6 flue 28 25 square inches for PE1006 The chimney should also be checked to assure it meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 211 Following is a list of the more critical minimum requirements for a properly constructed chimney 1 The masonry wall of the chimney if brick or modul...

Page 20: ...rick Chimney Thimble Assembly Construction of the brick thimble assembly requires 12 inches of brick around a fire clay liner Be sure the point of penetration allows an 18 inch clearance from the connector to the ceiling An appropriate opening for a chimney connector must be cut in the wall to maintain the required 12 inches of brick separation from combustibles It will be necessary to cut wall st...

Page 21: ... combustible wall and the 1 inch air space around the chimney connector as it passes through the chimney section to the chimney The location of the opening through the wall to the chimney must leave a minimum 18 inch vertical clearance between the connector pipe and the ceiling to prevent the ceiling from catching fire For instructions on installation of the thimble refer to chimney manufacturer s...

Page 22: ...y and for proper draft operation The requirement is that the chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney measured horizontally Fig 12 THIMBLE When a wall exit installation is used a listed assembly thimble must be installed In a roof exi...

Page 23: ...earance Use side shields and either fan kit or rear shield 10 254mm 6 153mm 20 5 520mm 13 330mm 10 254mm 6 153mm 21 534mm 13 5 343mm Wall exit parallel and corner 16 410mm 11 230mm 26 5 675mm 18 460mm 14 360mm 24 75 629mm 16 410mm 11 230mm 27 690mm 18 5 470mm 14 360mm 25 640mm Wall exit reduced side Use side shields 10 254mm 11 230mm 20 5 520mm 18 460mm 10 254mm 11 230mm 21 534mm 18 5 470mm Wall e...

Page 24: ...n of the chimney must be at least 18 below the ceiling Installation instructions begin on page 18 Blaze King recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45 elbows instead of a single 90 elbow A minimum 36 rise is recommended prior to any elbows being used 7 Residential wall exit with reduced side clearances is possible by adding side shields Single wall chimney connector 24 gauge is permitted C...

Page 25: ...the outside air pipe 6 Cut a pilot hole in the ceiling 7 Cut a hole for the ceiling penetration components and frame in the sides of this hole in both ceiling and roof Refer to the pipe manufacturer s installation instructions 8 Install the Support Box and Chimney through roof Install the slip section for the Chimney Connector at this time Refer to the pipe manufacturer s installation instructions...

Page 26: ...anufacturer s Installation Instructions to install Prefabricated Chimney system NOTE To meet the code the chimney must extend above the roof at least three feet and two feet above any area of the roof within ten feet of the termination of the chimney Chimney connectors can be used horizontally between the stove and chimney if the horizontal length does not exceed three feet AND THE CONNECTOR SLOPE...

Page 27: ...ry chimney provided the horizontal length does not exceed three feet AND THE CONNECTOR SLOPES UPWARD TOWARD THE CHIMNEY AT THE RATE OF 1 4 PER FOOT This slope in the horizontal section is required to allow the water vapor to drain back into the stove Use a carpenter s level to check the slope Also check the vertical alignment of the chimney connector exiting the stove The chimney connector may hav...

Page 28: ... not interfere with floor joists ceiling joists or rafters before proceeding further 4 Mark the positions for the tie down and the hole for the outside air pipe 5 Move the stove and using a saber saw with a suitable blade cut a hole for the outside air pipe and install as per instructions Drill a pilot hole for the tie down 6 Cut a pilot hole in the ceiling 7 Cut a hole for the ceiling penetration...

Page 29: ...a Manuals english manuals OM KE PE pub OM KE PE 1006 Version 1 11 Revised DApril 2011 Cutaway View Fig 31 Cutaway View with major internal components Model PEJ1006 KE1107 Optional Leg Kit is Available for PE PEJ 1006 or KE KE1107 Flue pipe ...

Page 30: ... under the clip that is just under the top of the stove 2 Hold the shield tight on the side of the stove Slide to front and to back until holes in bottom of side shield align with holes in bottom of stove 3 Drop one bolt through each hole Place nut on bottom of bolt and tighten 4 Install the other shield REAR SHIELD KIT KE1107 P N R S1107 REAR SHIELD KIT PE1006 P N R SP1006 EITHER this Rear Shield...

Page 31: ...rmostat and bypass controls Hook the top of the fan tube over the stovetop and inside the stove top vent Start the screw that is below the fan into the slotted bracket on the bottom back of the stove body Align the assembly so that the fan tube is parallel with the main air tube down the center of the stove Tighten the screw below the fan to push the fan tube up Tighten the top screws so the entir...

Page 32: ...on for marking holes in accordance with the dimensions listed on the label and figures of these instructions 2 Check that the intended location will not interfere with floor joists ceiling wiring or plumbing 3 Mark the positions for the tie down and the hole for the outside air pipe 4 Move the stove and using a saber saw with a suitable blade cut a 6 1 2 hole for the outside air pipe Drill a pilot...

Page 33: ...burn materials soaked in flammable liquids trash garbage artificial or paper logs plastics gift wrappings coal charcoal naphtha engine oil chemical cleaners chemical fire starters treated or painted wood saltwater driftwood railroad ties plywood particle board Do not burn sawdust wood shavings pellets or chips in this woodstove The use of saltwater driftwood will void the warranty CAUTION Do not p...

Page 34: ...setting of 3 will produce a maximum heat which is more than suitable for heating the average size home 1 Starting the fire see Initial Startup Sequence page 32 and the Addendum Each stove home installation 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...

Page 35: ...NG DOOR IS OPENED TOO FAST THE SUDDEN INTRODUCTION OF AIR CAN CAUSE THE FIRE TO FLARE AND DISCHARGE SMOKE AND FLAME INTO THE ROOM SUCH A DISCHARGE MAY BURN PERSONS WHO ARE NEAR THE WOODSTOVE 4 With a poker pull the glowing coals to the front center of the firebox Leave as much as possible an open channel between pieces of wood in the center of the stove This channel makes a natural chimney and get...

Page 36: ...roperly your Blaze King catalyst equipped stove is clean burning So if significant creosote buildup occurs reexamine your fire building and burning procedures Most instances of creosote buildup in the chimneys of catalytic woodstoves are due to operator error If you still have questions consult your dealer or contact the Customer Service department at Blaze King INSPECT CHIMNEY TWICE MONTHLY Inspe...

Page 37: ...out to properly adjust the door seal The gasket should be just tight enough to test ok as in step 10 do not over tighten the latch which makes the door difficult to latch 10 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 perimet...

Page 38: ... GLASS CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high burn for a period of time after each reloading The moisture which is driven from a new load of wood contributes much of the creosote on the inside of the glass Removing that moisture at the beginning of the burn cycle helps to keep the glass clean Leaving the thermostat on a higher setting for 30 minutes to an hour ...

Page 39: ... do not come in contact with the fan blade THERMOMETER The catalyst thermometer with its built in lag of 4 8 minutes 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 catalyst 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...

Page 40: ...Department After the fire is out have 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 ...

Page 41: ...r PROBLEM Excessive creosote formation in chimney and chimney Connector CAUSE SOLUTION By pass door left open Close by pass door By 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 s...

Page 42: ...each reloading Poor draft caused by an oversize or short flue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS page 38 See CHIMNEY page 8 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 O...

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Page 52: ... you begin to build a fire The coils in the Thermostat are now hot and if you turn the Thermostat to Low right away you can actually cause the fire to go out from such a rapid change All changes to the Thermostat should be done gradually When you first light the stove and you are using the High setting move the Thermostat towards Medium at 20 minute intervals After the stove has operated at Medium...

Page 53: ...ps Just add more wood when needed and like most Blaze King catalytic wood stove owners do something you enjoy with all your extra time now that you don t have to add wood every hour A couple of tips Always have your next intended load of wood ready when you open the Front Loading door Doing so will decrease the amount of time that the Front Loading Door is open allowing for the Combustor to remain...

Page 54: ...U OBSERVE THE SAFETY INSTUCTIONS REGARDING DISPOSAL OF ASHES DESCRIBED ABOVE 1 After the ash bed has cooled down remove the ash plug loacated at the bottom centre of the firebox by slipping a poker or similar tool through the small handle loop on the top of the plug 2 Scrape the ashes down through the open ash dump hole and into the ash pan fitted into the stove pedestal Do not be concerned about ...

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