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OM-SC25 E V1.04

July 11, 2016

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.

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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.

0142WN017S

SIROCCO 25

(SC25)

SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC FIRE PLACE INSERT

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

Date Installed:_____________

Serial No.: _____________

Summary of Contents for SC25

Page 1: ...al 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 0142WN017S SIROCCO 25 SC25 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC FIRE PLACE INSERT This heater meets the 2015 U S E...

Page 2: ...RMANCE 13 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 13 INSPECT CHIMNEY 14 PLANNING APPLIANCE PLACEMENT 14 Firebox preparation 15 CHIMNEY 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 22 YOUR FIRST FIRE 22 THERMOSTAT 22 BYPASS 22 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 23 SELECTING WOOD 23 HOW TO USE MOISTURE METERS 24 EFFICIENCY 24 LIGHTING THE FIRE 25 RELOADING PROCEDURE with the catalyst temperature in ...

Page 3: ...ON 40 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 40 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 40 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 40 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 41 LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 41 FAN ASSEMBLY 42 THERMOSTAT 42 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 43 REPLACEMENT PARTS ________________________________________________________ 46 WARRANTY __________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...guards 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 glas...

Page 5: ...or Consult the catalytic combustor warranty also supplied with this wood heater Warranty claims should be addressed to in Canada in USA Blaze King Industries Valley Comfort Systems Warranty Department 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC Canada V2A 3H5 Ph 250 493 7444 Blaze King Industries Warranty Department 146A Street Walla Walla Washington 99362 Ph 509 522 2730 EMISSIONS CO Average g hr Low Burn 0...

Page 6: ...OM SC25 E V1 04 July 11 2016 Page 6 SC25 APPLIANCE INFORMATION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Sirocco 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 32 5 25 5 267 7 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Sirocco 25 ...

Page 7: ...repair for proper operation Consult the owner s manual for further information It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in the owner s manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed Only operate with doors closed Open door to feed ﬁre ONLY Open the bypass before opening the door Do not obstruct combustion a...

Page 8: ...NEVER intentionally start a chimney ﬁre to clean the ﬂue WARNING NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME Connect this unit to a properly grounded 110 volt electrical outlet Do not route the power cord in front of or under the appliance Do not make any changes or modiﬁcations to an existing masonry ﬁreplace or chimney to install this appliance Do not make any changes to the appliance to increase ...

Page 9: ... 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 required in some jurisdictions to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where heaters are installed Install at least on...

Page 10: ...a 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 ﬂuids chemical cleaners chemical starters treated or painted wood salt water driftwood or foil backed paper such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages lawn clippings or yard waste materials c...

Page 11: ...ty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE SIROCCO 25 INSERT 1 Poker 2 Manual kit w warranty cards ﬁre starter labels 3 Bypass handle Z2052 4 Part Z2015 ﬂue collar assembly with gasket attached to 225 2054 6 ﬂex ﬂue adapter 5 Part 225 2054 6 ﬂex ﬂue adapter FLOOR PROTECTION If the bot...

Page 12: ...5 343 mm B Top of door ﬂange to bottom of mantel and combustible facing with mantle shield 38 966 mm 24 610 mm C Side of door ﬂange to side combustible facing 10 254 mm D Mantle depth maximum with mantle shield part 2067 12 305 mm 8 204 mm E Minimum hearth side extension 8 F Mimimum hearth front extension 16 USA 18 CANADA Measured from each side of the fuel loading and ash removal openings mesuré ...

Page 13: ... levels from low to high Blaze King therefore recommends vertical installations with a minimum length of 15 from appliance top to chimney cap In insert applications Blaze King recommends insulated liners into all existing chimneys DRAFTING PERFORMANCE Draft is the force which moves air into the appliance up through the chimney The amount of draft created by your chimney depends upon length offsets...

Page 14: ...p can perform both inspection and cleaning If you choose to clean your own chimney use the proper tools Homemade cleaners may damage your chimney PLANNING APPLIANCE PLACEMENT Check the fireplace and insert dimensions to ensure the insert will fit properly While planning your installation keep in mind the required clearances as shown on the appliance label Plan ahead to be certain that furniture wi...

Page 15: ... Remove wedge and inspect bypass door and gasket to ensure proper seal 2 Ensure fans have not shifted during transport and are in correct position they should be in notch of fan mount guides Fig 2 3 Install thermostat rod extension by aligning machined faces and securing with the set collar Use supplied allen key Fig 3 4 5 NOTE CONNECTION MUST BE SNUG LIFT HANDLE ...

Page 16: ...priate slot and fasten in strain relief mount using a 2 Robertson screwdriver Install plastic plug into opposite unused power cord slot Fig 6 2 Fasten rheostat housing from appliance and secure with rheostat nut ensure rheostat pins sit in the alignment through holes Install rheostat knob Fig 7 3 Position lower shroud on firebox brackets Fig 8 Fig 6 RUBBER PLUG Fig 7 RHEOSTAT NUT RHEOSTAT KNOB RHE...

Page 17: ...4 20 flange nut per side Fig 10 Flue Collar Preparation 1 NOTE For ease of install once chimney piping is completely installed and attached to the provided flue collar flue extension leave flue collar hanging roughly 2 feet above the floor of the fireplace This will enable unit to be pushed back into the fireplace opening without interference and allow for an easy grab through the bypass door open...

Page 18: ...rotruding out of the firebox can Once in position do the same with the right side of the rear shroud Push back and downwards on shroud to ensure it is locked in place then tighten all four screws using a 2 Robertson screwdriver Fig 13 3 Position stove in fireplace opening If required use the four leg leveler bolts to level the firebox Fig 14 Fig 9 Fig 13 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER Fig 14 Fig 12 INSTALL...

Page 19: ... 5 Slide lower shroud cover underneath the lower shroud shelf and fasten using a 2 Robertson screwdriver two screws Fig 16 6 WITH THE LOADING DOOR OPEN align outer shroud notches with the protruding screws on the rear shroud then hang The bottom of the outer shroud is held in place by magnets Fig 17 Fig 16 Fig 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont ...

Page 20: ... TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THE FIREBOX ON ALL SIDES FEEL THE AREA WHERE THE FLUE COLLAR MAKES CONTACT WITH THE FIREBOX IF THERE IS A GAP THE FLUE COLLAR IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO BE REALIGNED 2 Once sealed fasten flue collar assembly to firebox using a 9 16 wrench and the supplied stainless steel nuts Fig 18 Tighten flue adapter bolts evenly so a tight seal is maintained NUTS NOTE TO REMOVE ...

Page 21: ... you plan to use an existing masonry chimney be sure it is free of cracks and loose joints Gases traveling through a chimney can reach extremely high temperatures Cracks or loose mortar can allow hot gases to reach the wood portion of the structure surrounding the chimney These toxic gases can also re enter the house through cracks and small holes in the chimney or cause back puffing which will re...

Page 22: ...d in then the bypass is closed Fig 20 The bypass handle is hung from the top right hand side of the outer shroud NEVER OPEN THE LOADING DOOR WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE BYPASS DOOR THERMOSTAT The thermostat knob is located on the left side of the lower shroud ash shelf It controls the burn rate of the appliance Any thermostat position between LOW thin line and HIGH wide line will produce the desired...

Page 23: ...n 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 little smoke at this stage in the burn cycle Both hardwood and softwood burn equally well in this appliance but hardwood which is more dense will weigh more per cord and bu...

Page 24: ...od outlined in B415 1 10 test method It is represented by the Higher Heating Value HHV as the fuel used during testing contains between 19 25 water moisture included in the total calculated fuel weight Other test methods such as LHV or Low Heating Value do not take the water moisture into account Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency AFUE attempts to represent the actual season long average efficienc...

Page 25: ...ng the thermostat 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 appliance on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes after every refuelling this will help to condition the wood load for optimum combusti...

Page 26: ... push the bypass latch rod in using the bypass handle 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 settings The thermometer needle will remain in the active zone indicating that the bu...

Page 27: ...table for heating the average size home and offer the cleanest door glass 1 Starting the fire Each appliance home installation chimney installation and homeowner combination works a little differently The first several times you fuel the appliance it may not react as you expect A little experimentation may be needed to find the right combination of fuel and thermostat setting to achieve the maximu...

Page 28: ...e 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 than...

Page 29: ...e 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 your dealer for a replacement combustor Please read REPLACEMENT PARTS section in this owners manual It is important to periodically monitor the operation of t...

Page 30: ... 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 peeli...

Page 31: ...arge 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 appliance If severe cracking has resulted in loss o...

Page 32: ...ter waiting 12 hours first remove the flame shield by simply lifting the shield off the two tabs at either side 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 not drop or damage the combustor If ...

Page 33: ... 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 swell providing a tight seal It is this tight seal that improves efficiency and performance You should never burn your appliance without a combustor ...

Page 34: ...ue 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 41 Doing so will improve burn times and extend combustor life span The comb...

Page 35: ...d 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 orga...

Page 36: ...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 without delay Cleaning on a regular basis ...

Page 37: ... 8 fiber glass door gasket ready to re install as well as high temperature adhesive See your Blaze King dealer 2 Be sure the fire is out and the appliance has cooled down The door does not have to be removed from the appliance 3 With a pair of pliers pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it 4 Thoroughly clean out the channel so the new silicone adhesive will adhere and the gas...

Page 38: ...combustor see CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR REPLACEMENT step 2 4 3 Remove hanging smoke baffle 4 Open bypass door slide it all the way forward and unthread remove the 1 4 20 bolt and washer that fastens the bypass door to the bypass rod bracket Remove the bypass door through the combustor opening once detached FLAME SHIELD COMBUSTOR SMOKE BAFFLE BOLT AND WASHER BYPASS DOOR BYPASS ROD BRACKET ...

Page 39: ... removed unthread the two 1 4 20 coupling nuts that spaced the dome guard from the dome bottom BOLT AND WASHER DOME GUARD COUPLING NUT 6 Remove the twelve remaining 1 4 20 nuts from the dome bottom Lift the bypass door gasket retainer assembly upwards enough to clear the threaded posts from the dome and remove through the combustor opening Once removed ensure all debris is cleared from the inner s...

Page 40: ...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 before turning to low for an overnight burn will also help Heavier deposits may require hand cleaning Manual glass cleaning should be done when the appliance and glass are cool DO NOT CLEAN THE G...

Page 41: ...ON on page 37 Fig 22 LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 1 Open the door to 90 2 Hold bottom nuts using a 9 16 wrench Use a 1 4 Allen head screwdriver to back nuts off the bolts Fig 23 3 Remove the door by lifting up and out Fig 23 DO NOT OPERATE THIS WOOD APPLIANCE IF THE DOOR GASKET IS MISSING OR DAMAGED DANGEROUS OVER FIRING CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE OR IGNITE CREOSOTE IN THE CHIMNEY P...

Page 42: ... the thermostat malfunctions contact your dealer for replacement by a qualified installer FAN ASSEMBLY Routine maintenance of the fan assembly on the side of the appliance is not required However should it become necessary to replace an individual fan or rheostat contact your local dealer 4 Loosen the four door hinge nuts using a 7 16 wrench Slide door hinges in to tighten door seal and out to loo...

Page 43: ... 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 further in this section E...

Page 44: ... door not sealing tightly Inspect by pass door and seal for warping Ash or creosote buildup may occur on door or seat With appliance 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 45: ...h reloading Poor draft caused by an oversize or short ﬂue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFT PERFORMANCE 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 slightl...

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Page 47: ... 04 July 11 2016 Page 47 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 2 5 6 528 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 5 3 5 25 6 7 7 1 756 5 267 7 187 5 267 7 12 6 9 5 1 58 5 3 8 2 5 6 528 2 2 5 6 528 6 2 5 6 528 29 5 3 1 675 1 5 7 02817 ...

Page 48: ...V1 04 July 11 2016 Page 48 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 2 5 6 528 6 60 833 5 6 528 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 0DJQHW 5RXQG LD OE 833 5 287 5 6 528 5217 6 528 02817 1 5 7 833 5 5 5 6 528 6 528 67 1 2 3 66 1 1 5 ...

Page 49: ...04 July 11 2016 Page 49 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 2 5 6 528 6 5 8 5 833 5 6 528 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 0DJQHW 5RXQG LD OE 833 5 287 5 6 528 5217 6 528 02817 1 5 7 6 528 67 1 2 3 66 1 1 5 8SSHU 5HDU 6KURXG ...

Page 50: ...1 04 July 11 2016 Page 50 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 2 5 6 528 6 5 833 5 6 528 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 0DJQHW 5RXQG LD OE 833 5 287 5 6 528 5217 6 528 02817 1 5 7 6 528 67 1 2 3 66 1 1 5 833 5 5 5 6 528 5 ...

Page 51: ...OM SC25 E V1 04 July 11 2016 Page 51 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 6 225 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 6 67 225 66 5 0 00 6 6 7 51 0 7 6 6 7 36 63 7 225 1 02817 1 5 7 67 225 1 6 225 1 ...

Page 52: ...OM SC25 E V1 04 July 11 2016 Page 52 SC25 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont REFRACTORY BRICK LAYOUT 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 47 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 7 6L H ULFN 33 6L H ULFN 6 6L H ULFN ...

Page 53: ...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 Byp...

Page 54: ...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 appliance or p...

Page 55: ...ing 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 nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessive...

Page 56: ...haser 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 service work In the event of in home repair work the customer will pay any in home travel fees or service charges required by the Authorized Dealer 26 At no time will Blaze King be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit Bl...

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