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2022-09-19

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READ AND KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR REFERENCE

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CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA.

READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

Wood Stove

Owner's Manual

Part 1 of 2

SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS

AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Summary of Contents for CB00025

Page 1: ...S ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH Wood Stove Owner s Manual Part 1 of 2 SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ... by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your local area A building permit might be required for the installation of this stove and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing ...

Page 3: ...3 1 First Use 10 3 2 Lighting Fires 10 3 3 Zone Heating 12 3 4 Combustion Cycles 12 3 5 Rekindling a Fire 13 3 6 Removing Ashes 13 3 7 Air Intake Control 14 3 8 Fire Types 14 4 Maintenance 16 4 1 Heater 16 4 2 Refractory Materials and Baffle 16 4 3 Glass Door 17 5 Operating the Stove 17 5 1 Blower Operation 18 5 2 The Use of a Fire Screen 18 5 3 Exhaust System 19 6 The Venting System 20 6 1 Genera...

Page 4: ...Page 4 Wood Stove Owner s Manual ENGLISH ...

Page 5: ...IS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances Burn only seasoned natural firewood This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions Do not elevate the fire by using a grate Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this ap...

Page 6: ... supply of combustion air shall be provided to the room This stove must be installed as a free standing heater with the clearances listed in the manufacturer s installation instructions It is strictly forbidden to install this stove in a factory built fireplace 1 1 Mobile Home Some appliances may be installed in a mobile home The installation requires a fresh air kit sold separately WARNING DO NOT...

Page 7: ...ents for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Factory Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances UL 103HT and ULC S629 or to a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner 1 3 Location of the Certification Label Since the information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media owner s manual cat...

Page 8: ...most the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coating on the stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Compounds is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing process meets the latest air quality requirements regarding VOC reduction or elimination The air tubes are stainless ...

Page 9: ... MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN THE RELEASE OF TOXIC FUMES OR RENDER THE HEATER INEFFECTIVE AND CAUSE SMOKE 2 1 Tree Species The tree species the firewood is produced from is less important than its moisture content The main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood use both types fo...

Page 10: ...d 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 starting and rekindling fires much easier 2 4 Compressed Wood Logs Compressed wood logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned with caution in the number of these logs burned at once Do not burn compressed logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additi...

Page 11: ...nd dry The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between 15 to 20 3 Burning Wood Efficiently 3 1 First Use Two things happen when burning the first few fires the paint cures and the internal components are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also trigger false alarms in smoke detectors When light...

Page 12: ...ght angles and place a dozen finely split kindling on the second row It is possible to use ragged paper but it may not hold in place since it tends to roll while it is burning The best is to wrap a sheet on itself grab the ends of the roll and make a knot Use four or five sheets of paper tied together and put them on top and around the kindling Open the air intake control completely ignite the pap...

Page 13: ... heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the stove the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller stoves than houses that are heated all winter 3 4 Combustion Cycles Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating There will be temperature variations...

Page 14: ...s edges are glowing The heater should not be left unattended during ignition and the fire should not burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes When lighting a new load the appliance produces a heat surge This heat surge is pleasant when the room temperature is cool but can be unpleasant when the room is already warm Therefore it is best to let each load of wood burn completely so that the...

Page 15: ...own are for guidance only and may differ from your product but the operation remains the same See the EPA Loading Section of the Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual for a specific overview of the air control of your appliance 3 8 Fire Types Using the air intake control is not the only way to match the appliance heat output to the desired temperature in the house A house will need far less...

Page 16: ...3 8 4 Burn Cycle Time The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame The burning time expected from this stove including both phases will vary de...

Page 17: ...combustion 4 Maintenance This heater will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly Internal components of the firebox such as firebricks or refractory panels baffle and air tubes will wear over time Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts see Exploded diagram and parts list in the Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual To avoid premature deter...

Page 18: ...The goal should be having a clear glass with no brown stains If brown stains appear regularly on the glass something about the fuel or the operating procedure needs to be changed When brown streaks are coming from the edge of the glass it is time to replace the gasket around the glass The glass gasket should be self adhesive Always replace the gasket with a genuine one 4 3 2 Replacement In case of...

Page 19: ...ve has cooled down Therefore you can leave the blower speed control at the desired setting OFF HI LO Figure 2 Blower operation 5 2 The Use of a Fire Screen Some stoves have been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen In the United States or in provinces with a particulate matter emission rate limit e g US EPA the use of wood stoves with door open with a fire screen is p...

Page 20: ...Cleaning Frequency It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in the chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in the chimney monthly until the rate of creosote formation is determined Even if creosote forms slowly in the system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year Establish a routine for the fuel wood stove and firing tech...

Page 21: ...at drives the wood heating system Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently if it is not connected to a suitable chimney The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside The ...

Page 22: ...ith the manufacturer s instructions Only components intended for the brand and model of chimney should be used Never fabricate or substitute parts from other chimney brands The chimney must be a type suitable for solid fuel 6 3 1 Factory Built Metal Chimneys in Mobile Homes For use in a mobile home if allowed this stove is to be connected to a 6 double wall factory built chimney pipe conforming to...

Page 23: ...d its roof The chimney must extend at least 3 ft 1 m above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 2 ft 60 cm higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 10 ft 3 m 6 5 Chimney Location Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system it must have the right characteristics The signs of bad system design are cold back drafting whe...

Page 24: ... the chimney This occurs for the two following reasons First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure in the lower part of the house will draw cold air down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove w...

Page 25: ...d 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 air needed by the stove The only case in which the wood stove may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes t...

Page 26: ...y 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 rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and easier to...

Page 27: ...end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney in ft 20 mm m 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 the assembly should not require that ...

Page 28: ...ional com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...

Page 29: ...y an accredited laboratory US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 cord wood standard CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN LOCAL AREA READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY ...

Page 30: ...t be kept The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period If it can not be provided the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the product It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at https www century heating com ca en warranty warranty registration Registering the warranty will help to quickly ﬁnd the information needed on the unit ...

Page 31: ... 3 With Heat Shield AC02762 and Lowered Ceiling 14 3 1 4 Inside a Combustible Alcove 15 3 1 5 Mobile Home 15 3 1 6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02762 16 4 Floor Protection 17 5 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 18 5 1 Shield Construction Rules 18 6 Installation of options on your product 21 6 1 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation 21 6 2 Optional Fire Screen Installation 22 6 3 O...

Page 32: ...Page 4 Installation and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH 1 Certification Plate ...

Page 33: ...eptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 2 The overall firebox calculation is an approximation and is not intended to be used for loading This volume includes a buffer zone to allow an easier fuel insertion prevent ash spillage and allow the air wash to work properly 3 The maximum heat output dry cordwood is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb ft3 and 20 l...

Page 34: ...tandard Safety ULC S627 12 North south ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 13 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as follows buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels axles and set on a permanent foundation In Canada a mobil...

Page 35: ...mensions 2 3 1 Stove Dimensions 9 1 4 235mm 18 1 2 470mm 6 5 8 170mm 6 153mm 11 280mm OPTION Figure 1 Top View 16 406mm 8 1 8 206mm 9 5 8 245mm 30 1 4 767mm 28 1 4 716mm 21 1 2 545mm 22 7 8 580mm 29 3 8 746mm 33 3 4 857mm OPTION Figure 2 Front View Figure 3 Side View ...

Page 36: ...Page 8 Installation and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH 2 3 2 Combustion Chamber Dimensions Figure 4 Door Opening Figure 5 Front View Combustion Chamber Figure 6 Side View Combustion Chamber ...

Page 37: ...re too Close the door When there is no more fire in the front of the firebox and there are only faint flames on the wood in the back of the firebox break ashes level the coal bed and put four logs in the firebox Place the biggest log about 5 x5 and a medium log about 4 x4 on the coal bed with a north south orientation Place two other medium logs on the first two with the greatest possible angle Th...

Page 38: ...ipes must be met individually meaning the appliance cannot be installed closer to the combustible materials than the single or double wall pipe allows For a safe way to reduce clearances refer to section 5 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely of this manual 3 1 Clearances APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Can...

Page 39: ...age 11 Installation and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush F F C Figure 7 Clearances Top Figure 8 Clearances Corner 84 213 cm Ve Ho N Figure 9 Clearances Side ...

Page 40: ... mm 5 146 mm B 2 64 mm 2 64 mm E 8 210 mm 8 210 mm C 2 64 mm 2 64 mm F 9 229 mm 9 229 mm A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush F F C If the clearance reduction is on the same side as the door handle position the stove at a minimum of 6 inches from the side wall clearance B otherwise it may be located at the clearance shown in the table above 16 Note that to reduce the clearances of an applian...

Page 41: ...m 8 203 mm L 72 1829 mm 72 1829 mm If the above clearances are met then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be DISTANCES18 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH SINGLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES17 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA D 18 457 mm 18 457 mm D 9 235 mm 9 235 mm E 26 673 mm 26 673 mm E 23 603 mm 23 603 mm F 18 464 mm 18 464 mm F 14 368 mm 14 368...

Page 42: ...LIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA A 2 64 mm 2 64 mm B 2 64 mm 2 64 mm C 2 64 mm 2 64 mm L 72 1829 mm 72 1829 mm Ve Ho L DISTANCES19 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA D 5 146 mm 5 146 mm E 8 210 mm 8 210 mm F 9 229 mm 9 229 mm A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm 48 Flush F F C If the clearance reduction is on the same side as the door handle pos...

Page 43: ...D 9 235 mm 9 235 mm E 25 654 mm 25 654 mm A B E D K E B 3 1 5 Mobile Home It is strictly forbidden to install a unit with a single wall pipe in a mobile home APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES20 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm D 9 235 mm 9 235 mm B 22 559 mm 22 559 mm E 27 686 mm 27 686 mm C 10 254 mm 10 254 ...

Page 44: ...3 76 mm D 6 159 mm 6 159 mm B 3 76 mm 3 76 mm E 8 222 mm 8 222 mm C 3 76 mm 3 76 mm F 9 241 mm 9 241 mm If the clearance reduction is on the same side as the door handle position the stove at a minimum of 6 inches from the side wall clearance B otherwise it may be located at the clearance shown in the table above 21 Les distances de tuyau listées dans ce tableau se réfèrent aux distances obtenues ...

Page 45: ...sibility of embers falling through to the combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the finished surface Check local codes for approved alternatives No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete PROTECTION DE PLANCHER Canada USA G22 8 203 mm N A H 8 203 mm N A I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 203 mm From door opening J N A 8 203 mm K 34 8...

Page 46: ... Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered 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 39 7 8 1013 mm B Shi...

Page 47: ...Page 19 Installation and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH Figure 11 Heat shield clearances Figure 12 Heat shield clearances H H Figure 13 Heat shield clearances Figure 14 Heat shield clearances ...

Page 48: ...n non combustible board spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm 33 24 610 mm 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 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 67 12 305 mm 50 24 610 mm Brick spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm N A N A...

Page 49: ...WN ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRODUCT BUT THE ASSEMBLY REMAINS THE SAME This mobile home approved stove requires the installation of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe HVAC type must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1 B sold separately Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details ...

Page 50: ...n is prohibited It is prohibited to use this wood stove with a ﬁre screen in a mobile home 1 Open the door 2 Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to position the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector 4 Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part ...

Page 51: ...Thermodisc allows the blower to operate only when the stove is hot enough See the instructions provided with the thermodisc for more details 1 Remove the backplate by cutting the knockouts with pliers MICROJOINT 2 Screw the blower D in place using the screws C included in the installation manual Screw the thermodisc A with the screws B supplied with the thermodisc on the back of the stove Ensure t...

Page 52: ... lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Put the baffle in place 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes 5 To remove the tubes use the above...

Page 53: ...tion and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH Note that secondary air tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A and that all tubes are not necessarely identical look at the part number on the tube B A ...

Page 54: ...ements S250 ENGLISH 6 5 Mobile Home Installation THE IMAGES SHOWN ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRODUCT BUT THE ASSEMBLY REMAINS THE SAME For a stove on a pedestal screw the base on the floor with the proper hardware O O ...

Page 55: ...the glass D THE IMAGES SHOWN ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR PRODUCT BUT THE ASSEMBLY REMAINS THE SAME E D C A B 1 Remove the door E from its hinges and lay it on a soft flat surface 2 Remove the eight screws A the eight glass retainers B and the metal frames C 3 Remove the glass D If it is damaged install a new one in place The replacement glass must have a gasket all around ...

Page 56: ...iciency the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox The tightness of the door seal can be verified by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper The test must be performed all around the door If the paper slips out easily anywhere either adjust the door or replace the gasket 7 3 1 Gasket It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to mai...

Page 57: ...Page 29 Installation and Operation Requirements S250 ENGLISH 8 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 58: ... 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 10 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 12 11 29000 4 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 12 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT 342 g 12oz AEROSOL 1 13 SE46244 CENTURY 1 4 MANUAL KIT 1 14 SE74355 ASSEMBLY AIR CONTROL HATCH KIT 1 15 30734 3 8 BLACK COIL HANDLE 1 16 PL74302 ASH TRAY 1 17 30507 BLACK TORX SCREW WITH FLAT HEAD TYPE F 1 4 20 X 3 4 3 18 SE74370 S250 GLASS GASKET AND M...

Page 59: ...ODISC F110 20F 1 37 AC02050 BLOWER ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL UP TO 100 CFM 1 38 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 39 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 40 44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT MODEL KBMS 13BV 1 41 44073 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 39W 100 CFM 1 42 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 type SJT 50 pcs per carton 1 43 AC01336 5 Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON PEDESTAL 1 44 49028 5 WHITE AIR INTAKE TERMINATION 1...

Page 60: ...mited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation 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 unc...

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Page 62: ...is document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources Stove Builder International inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Québec Canada G3A 2H3 1 877 356 6663 https www century heating com us en tech sbi international com ...

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