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Printed in Canada

09-07-2018

Installation and Operation Manual

FW2700

(CB00003 and CB00013 models)

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED

WOOD STOVE

Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737

and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited

laboratory

www.century-heating.com

Stove Builder International Inc.

250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures

(Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3

After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: [email protected]

This manual is available for free download on

the manufacturer’s web site. It is a

copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this
manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages
arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized
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Summary of Contents for CB00003

Page 1: ...ng com Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for prob...

Page 2: ...lled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follow...

Page 3: ...Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree Species 12 3 2 3 Log Length 13 3 2 4 Piece Size 13 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 14 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 15 3 3 Manufactured Logs 15 4 Operating Your Stove 16 4 1 The use of a fire screen 16 4 2 Your First Fires 16 4 3 Lighting Fires 16 4 3 1 Conventional Fire Starting 17 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire 17 4 3 3 Two Parallel Logs 17 4 3 ...

Page 4: ...ible Material 29 7 1 Location of the certification label 29 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 29 7 3 Floor protector 31 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 32 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 32 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 34 8 The Venting System 35 8 1 General 35 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 35 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 35 8 2 2 Masonry Chimneys 36 8 3 Minimum Ch...

Page 5: ...ntury FW2700 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc 42 Appendix 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 44 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY 47 ...

Page 6: ...AYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS I...

Page 7: ...on in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 1 Values are as measured per test method except for the recommended heating area firebox volume maximum burn time and maximum h...

Page 8: ...CFM Particulate emission standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S627 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs Mobile home Canada or manufactured home USA The US department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile home...

Page 9: ...Century FW2700 Installation and Operation Manual 9 ...

Page 10: ...ere the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the stove in this area you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest while bedrooms and basement if there is one will...

Page 11: ...ing we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 5 1 What is Your New Stove Made Of The body of your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coat on your ...

Page 12: ...spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given vo...

Page 13: ...es more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes star...

Page 14: ...aster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwo...

Page 15: ...the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but be careful burning too much of these logs at the same time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You ...

Page 16: ...rnal components of the stove are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove be prepared by opening doors and or windows to ventilate the house As you burn hotter and hotter fires more of the painted surfaces reach the curing tempe...

Page 17: ...3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit A top down fire can provide up to two hours of heating or more The top down method only works properly if the wood is well...

Page 18: ... can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading or watching television Wood burns best in cycles A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and ends when that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about ...

Page 19: ...fallen You will find most of the remaining charcoal at the back of the firebox furthest from the door Rake these coals towards the door before loading There are two reasons for this raking of the coals First it concentrates them near where most of the combustion air enters the firebox and where they can ignite the new load quickly and second the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wo...

Page 20: ...uel over a longer period of time Second the flow rate of exhaust through the stove and flue pipe slows down which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust You will notice that as you reduce the air setting the flames slow down This is your indication that the stove is burning at its peak efficiency If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air you have tu...

Page 21: ... down Make sure the fire is flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn 4 4 6 3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather you ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly This is the time to use your biggest pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly A densely ...

Page 22: ...y load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the heat output of the stove to the heat demand of the space 4 4 6 5 North South Fires Versus East West Fires In fireboxes that are roughly square wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs north south or the sides of the logs east west East west loads that are built co...

Page 23: ... the glass after a week or so of use This is normal and can be easily removed when the stove is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been...

Page 24: ...oor by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket about 1 2 long when you cut it and press the end into t...

Page 25: ... that the two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over tightening of retaining screws Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut Do not use the stove if the glass is broken To change the glass perform the same operation described above 5 1 5 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot Painted surfac...

Page 26: ... the Chimney It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new stove until you determine the rate of creosote formation Even if creosote forms slowly in your system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year It is recommended to clean ...

Page 27: ...re fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty NOTE Before installing...

Page 28: ...TH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME WARNING IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A SLEEPING ROOM OF A CONVENTIONAL HOME 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Centur...

Page 29: ...ertification label on the back of the stove 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe Please be sure to choose the correct clearance for your location and type of flue pipe See figure Clearances to combustible materials and floor protectio...

Page 30: ...talled in accordance with the appliance clearances above mentioned However you can install the stove at reduced clearances follow the instructions in Section 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely Where they are followed the new distance of the pipe to combustible materials must be respected in the appropriate certification of the pipe ...

Page 31: ... materials and floor protection FLOOR PROTECTOR CANADA USA G 8 203 mm Note 1 N A Canada only H 8 203 mm N A Canada only I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 406 mm From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a n...

Page 32: ...See figure Clearances for shield construction to match each letter to a clearance Mounting hardware which extends from the shield surface into combustibles may be used only at the edges of the shield Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 1397 mm 55 in B Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in...

Page 33: ...Century FW2700 Installation and Operation Manual 33 Clearances for shield construction ...

Page 34: ...ombustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 67 12 in 50 24 in Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 ...

Page 35: ...east 5 inches Canada only or no more than 7 inches is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT U S A or ULC S629 Canada 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes ...

Page 36: ...d 6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height When passing through a combustible wall the use of a factory built thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows ag...

Page 37: ...you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chimney flue warms up Although they are common in North America chimneys that exit a house wall and run up outside can cause problems Good System Design Inside chimneys are preferred because even when no fire is burning there is normally upward flow in the system Inferior System Design Outside chimneys ar...

Page 38: ...onventional Houses The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the small amount of a...

Page 39: ...ufacturer s installation instructions These rules will be very different than those for single wall 8 6 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney connector assembly has been called the weak link in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly which has been common in the past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that...

Page 40: ...clude an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of...

Page 41: ...to the door opening Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 42: ...rease the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your Century dealer Make sure to sp...

Page 43: ...s the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model and AC02055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION E...

Page 44: ...Century FW2700 Installation and Operation Manual 44 Appendix 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 45: ... 16 1 9 AC06400 6 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 1 10 PL55105 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 1 11 PL55106 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 2 12 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 7 13 PL65284 ASH LIP 1 14 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 7 15 SE08304 01 ASH DRAWER 1 16 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 17 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 18 AC07863 1 4 CHROME PLATED LONG COIL HANDLE 1 19 3...

Page 46: ...36021 2 1 8 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 36 PL36049 4 1 2 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 37 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 10 38 PL36046 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 X 1 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 39 PL36021 2 1 8 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 40 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 ...

Page 47: ...n of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product A one time replacement limit applie...

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