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OM-PI1010A E V1.10

May 21, 2015

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.

Report # 142-S-05-2

PRINCESS PI1010A

SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE

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 The Princess PI 1010A

Page 1: ...fort 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 Report 142 S 05 2 PRINCESS PI1010A SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE This h...

Page 2: ...OPTIONS 11 REQUIRED SHROUD OPTIONS 11 DECORATIVE OPTIONS 11 MINIMUM CLEARANCES for a PI1010A 12 COMBUSTION AIR 13 DRAFT 13 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 13 INSPECT CHIMNEY 14 PLANNING STOVE PLACEMENT 14 STOVE ASSEMBLY 15 CHIMNEY 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 19 YOUR FIRST FIRE 19 THERMOSTAT 19 BYPASS 19 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 19 SELECTING WOOD 20 HOW TO USE MOI...

Page 3: ...PASS DOOR GASKET INSPECTION 35 BYPASS DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT 35 DOOR GLASS GASKET INSPECTION 36 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 36 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 36 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 37 CHIMNEY DRAFTS 38 FAN ASSEMBLY 38 THERMOMETER 38 THERMOSTAT 38 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 39 REPLACEMENT PARTS ______________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...uards 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 gl...

Page 5: ...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 19 0 42 Med lo...

Page 6: ...OM PI1010A E V1 10 May 21 2015 Page 6 PI1010A APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Princess Insert PI1010A ...

Page 7: ...certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards EPA test methods 28 and 5G with an emission rate of 2 0 g hr Not approved for sale after May 15 2020 This wood heater needs periodic inspection and 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 instru...

Page 8: ...tart a chimney fire to clean the flue WARNING NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME If the Optional Fan Kit is installed connect this unit to a properly grounded 110 volt electrical outlet Do not route the power cord in front of or under the stove 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 applia...

Page 9: ...tightly 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 leas...

Page 10: ...ea 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 material...

Page 11: ...rranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE PRINCESS INSERT 1 Poker 2 Manual Kit w warranty cards thermometer fire starter labels leveling bolts REQUIRED DOOR OPTIONS 1 Black Painted Door Z4686BK C 2 Gold Door Z4686G C 3 Satin Door Z4686SA C 4 Black Solid Door Z4686SO C REQUIRED SH...

Page 12: ...MINIMUM CLEARANCES for a PI1010A Measured from Insert Stove Sides and Top 7 178mm 22 559mm 7 178mm A A B A 8 203m m m easur edfromeachside o f thefuel loadi ngandashrem ovalopen ings B 16 406m m in USA B 18 457m m in Canad a COMBUSTIBLE Minimum 1 25 4mm Clearance to Combus tible ...

Page 13: ...ion DRAFT Draft in the chimney system is initiated by the air pressure difference between the top and bottom of the chimney Heat generated within the firebox will rise and accelerate the draft in the chimney Recommended draft is 05 in w c operated on high Too little draft results in a sluggish fire and smoke spillage into the room when the stove door is opened Too much draft over 0 06 in w c makes...

Page 14: ... flue is essential A qualified professional chimney sweep 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 STOVE 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 stove ...

Page 15: ...er devices to ensure a proper level installation of the unit This is determined by your fireplace construction Sometimes the hearth is raised from the bottom of the fireplace and sometimes it is lowered Only use non combustible material to fill any space under the insert such as firebricks to support the bottom of the firebox The insert must sit level with or slightly higher than the hearth front ...

Page 16: ...nstallation the unit may need to be pulled out slightly away from the front of the fireplace In some installations the leveling bolts might make it difficult to slide the unit into a fireplace with a rough hearth We have provided two metal strips approximately 3 x 16 to help with this problem Lay the strips down and slide the unit on them This may not be required in all circumstances If they are n...

Page 17: ... E V1 10 May 21 2015 Page 17 PI1010A 7 Hold the shroud top panel in place and slide the trim down over the shroud sides and top see Fig 5 8 Secure the trim in place with 2 10 sheet metal screws provided see Fig 6 ...

Page 18: ...re officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area We recommend that the inside your chimney be at least the same diameter as the flue of your stove If 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 p...

Page 19: ...he fire is well established Once the fire is established turn the thermostat to MED for 5 minutes and then to a LOW setting or the desired setting Too rapid an adjustment may cause the stove to operate improperly The most common mistake new owners make is continually adjusting the thermostat BYPASS Most catalytic wood burning appliances have a bypass device to allow the smoke from the fire to temp...

Page 20: ...r 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 litt...

Page 21: ...hod 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 does not take the water moisture into account Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency AFUE attempts to represent the actual season long average effici...

Page 22: ... 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 in the ...

Page 23: ... 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 i...

Page 24: ...HIGH 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 fu...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...equire 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 ...

Page 27: ...on 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 ...

Page 28: ...auses 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 lo...

Page 29: ...ply 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 30: ...tor 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 31: ...or 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 37 Doing so...

Page 32: ...osed 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 o...

Page 33: ...ND OR 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 remove...

Page 34: ... 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 stove has cooled down The door should be removed by lifting up and out off of the hinge pins Then lay the door flat 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 adh...

Page 35: ...ar 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 removin...

Page 36: ...ains 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 38 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 ...

Page 37: ...ide Secure retainer nut and repeat paper test see LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION on page 34 Use penetrating oil if necessary to make turning easier DO NOT FORCE 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 IN THE CHIMNEY POSSIBLY CAUSING A HOUSE FIRE IF ANY PART OF THE WOODSTOVE OR FLUE SYS...

Page 38: ...e stove and will void manufacturers warranty THERMOSTAT The thermostat is set at the factory and should not be tampered with If the thermostat malfunctions contact your dealer for replacement by a qualified installer THERMOMETER The combustor thermometer 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 ...

Page 39: ... 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 further in this sect...

Page 40: ... 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 me...

Page 41: ... each reloading Poor draft caused 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...

Page 42: ...t Knob silver Inlay 1 4 Z4498 Replacement Bypass Retainers 1 5 0341C 3ft Comb Gasket Slit 2x1 16 by sq inch 1 6 Z4400G Ceramic Combustor 1 7 Z4687 Flame Shield Replacement 1 8 Z4551 Dome Guard Kit 1 9 0693 3 8 x 2 Latch Screw 1 10 0121A New Style Wood Handle 3 3 8 x 1 1 4 1 11 Z0053 Replacement Bypass Cable Repair Kit 1 12 Z46THERM PI Thermostat Assembly 1 13 0102 Knob Black 1 5dx 75 high 1 ...

Page 43: ...OM PI1010A E V1 10 May 21 2015 Page 43 PI1010A REPLACEMENT PARTS cont 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 6 5 37 21 47 1HZ 6W OH RRG DQGOH IW DVNHW UQG EON SU IW 5RED ODVV 3 3 5 7 6 DVNHW 36 E IW RRU DQGOH VVHPEO ...

Page 44: ...OM PI1010A E V1 10 May 21 2015 Page 44 PI1010A REPLACEMENT PARTS cont Brick Layout 7 0 12 3 57 180 5 47 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 6 6L H ULFN 7 6L H ULFN 8 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN 6L H ULFN ...

Page 45: ...End 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 ...

Page 46: ...to 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 o...

Page 47: ...t 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 48: ...current 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 ser...

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