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Shelburne Model 8371 

Manual: 6400-40469 

R: 3 - 8/9/11 

Shelburne 

(Model 8371) 

Woodstove 

OWNER'S MANUAL 

INSTALLATION & OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE 

YOUR NEW Shelburne WOOD STOVE.   

 

If this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. 

To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.  Failure to follow these 

instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

  

 

CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION (BUILDING DEPARTMENT or 

FIRE OFFICIALS) ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED, RESTRICTIONS, AND INSTALLATION 

INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Shelburne 8371

Page 1: ... this room heater is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION BUILDING DEPARTMENT or FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED RESTRICTIONS AND INST...

Page 2: ...Intentionally Blank Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Shelburne Model 8371 2 ...

Page 3: ...ROM STOVEPIPE 12 VENTING 13 COMPONENTS OF A VENTING SYSTEM 13 INSTALLING A VENTING SYSTEM 13 CONNECTING YOUR WOOD STOVE 14 REVERSING THE FLUE COLLAR 14 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS 17 OPERATION 18 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 18 CHOOSING FIREWOOD 19 BUILDING A FIRE 20 BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE 20 BUILDING A BREAK IN FIRE 20 NORMAL OPERATION 21 BUILDING A FIRE FOR EVERYDAY USE 21 BURN RATE 21 OVER FIRE CAU...

Page 4: ... chimney and chimney connector Review the proper clearance measurements from combustible surfaces You can safely reduce required clearances in most cases with a special connector pipe and special wall coverings as specified by this manual the NFPA 211 codes and your local authorities having jurisdiction As a general rule keep furniture drapes curtains wood paper and other combustibles at least 36 ...

Page 5: ...e If the ash lip is not installed properly the hearth may exceed safe temperatures Follow these safety precautions Never modify this stove in any way especially the primary air control system Never burn kiln dried wood painted or treated wood solvents trash plywood colored or glossy paper artificial logs cardboard coal garbage or driftwood Especially do not burn coal in this stove Never Use gasoli...

Page 6: ...lace if worn frayed cracked or extremely hard EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If you have a stovepipe connector or chimney fire follow these instructions 1 If the fire is too threatening leave the area and call the fire department immediately If not perform the next three steps 2 Close the primary air control 3 Close the stovepipe damper if present 4 Keep the stove front side and ash doors closed WARNING DO ...

Page 7: ...ot depending on type of wood moisture content packing density and other factors As a constant for comparison and test purposes we are assuming 20 lbs of seasoned hardwood per cubic foot of firebox volume Max Log Length 19 48 3 cm front door Height 30 1 2 73 7 cm Width 26 1 2 67 3 cm Depth 19 48 3 cm Front Door Size 19 3 4 wide x 11 3 4 high 501 x 298 mm Stovepipe Size 6 152 mm diameter Metal Chimn...

Page 8: ...ECTED SURFACES You can reduce the clearances to combustibles by using any NFPA approved wall protection system Please refer to NFPA 211 for specifications and complete details You can obtain this information directly from NFPA National Fire Protection Agency Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 1 800 344 3555 or 1 617 770 3000 www nfpa org HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR PROTECTION Install your stove o...

Page 9: ...tion within the building are reduced Use of the outside air kit may also improve stove performance in a particularly airtight house The outside air kit for this stove allows for the direct connection of the stove s air intake to a minimum 3 76 mm diameter duct supplied by others which leads to the outside of the house When considering placement of the duct from the outside of the house to the hear...

Page 10: ...ve to combustibles More specifics on installation follow You must follow minimum clearances for the Shelburne stove to combustibles such as walls and ceilings You may reduce the general clearances if installing the stove near Protected Surfaces see CLEARANCES TO NFPA 211 PROTECTED SURFACES in the following tables and diagrams Figure 4 Freestanding Clearances Figure 5 Alcove Installation Clearances...

Page 11: ...Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Shelburne Model 8371 Figure 6 Fireplace Installation Clearances Figure 7 Connector Clearances 11 ...

Page 12: ...urfaces horiz Protected Surfaces NFPA 211 horiz Single wall connector pipe 18 in 460 mm 9 in 230 mm Double wall connector pipe 6 in 150 mm 3 in 75 mm Single wall connector is 24 MSG or 25 MSG blued steel stovepipe Double wall connector close clearance pipe which must be used with a listed factory built Type HT chimney and may also be used with a masonry chimney to reduce clearances is available fr...

Page 13: ...as a chimney Use stovepipe for freestanding installations only to connect the stove to a proper chimney INSTALLING A VENTING SYSTEM Stovepipe sections must be attached to the stove and to each other with the crimped end toward the stove If creosote builds up this allows the creosote to run into the stove and not the outside of the stovepipe and onto the stove Secure all joints including attaching ...

Page 14: ... roof An exterior installation where the chimney passes through the wall behind the stove then up the outside of the residence Whenever possible choose an interior chimney An interior chimney heats up more quickly and retains its heat thus promotes a better draft and discourages the formation of creosote An exterior chimney does not benefit from the warmth of being surrounded by the building so it...

Page 15: ...ening through which it passes Insulation must be 2 51 mm from the chimney At least 2 feet 0 6 m higher than any part of the roof within 10 feet 3 m measured horizontally from the top of the chimney Exterior chimney requirements At least 1 25 mm clearance to combustible structure This stove requires a minimum chimney height of 13 feet 4 m The maximum allowable chimney height is 30 feet 9m 3 0 MINIM...

Page 16: ...Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Shelburne Model 8371 Figure 9 Acceptable Chimney Configurations 16 ...

Page 17: ...N 8DP MH 8 Diameter S N 9296N Each kit includes Stainless spark arrester cap storm collar Adjustable vented flashing 0 12 6 12 Two 24 Dura Plus chimney pipes 24 support box with built in starter section and trim UL or ULC approved equipment is acceptable WARNING REMOVE THE CHIMNEY WHEN TRANSPORTING MOBILE HOME WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF T...

Page 18: ...ition Pull on the door to make sure it is properly latched PRIMARY AIR CONTROL This feature is located on the lower left side of the stove The primary air control allows you to regulate the amount of air entering the firebox Generally speaking the more air allowed into the firebox the faster and hotter the rate of burn conversely less air creates a slower burn Pull the lever toward the front of th...

Page 19: ...agbark 4 327 27 7 Hop Hornbeam Ironwood 4 267 27 3 Beech Blue Ironwood 3 890 26 8 Birch Black 3 890 26 8 Locust Black 3 890 26 8 Hickory Bitternut 3 832 26 7 Locust Honey 3 832 26 7 Apple 4 100 26 5 Mulberry 3 712 25 8 Oak White 4 012 25 7 Medium High Beech European 3 757 24 Maple Sugar 3 757 24 Oak Red 3 757 24 Ash White 3 689 23 6 Birch Yellow 3 689 23 6 Medium Juniper Rocky Mtn 3 150 21 8 Elm R...

Page 20: ...e wood stove will emit some smoke and fumes This is normal off gassing of the paints and oils used when manufacturing the wood stove If you find it necessary open a few windows to vent your room The smoke and fumes will usually subside after 10 to 20 minutes of operation The odor and smoke will end once the stove is cured The first fires may produce other odors from impurities that exist in the ar...

Page 21: ...e temperature 500 to a maximum of 600 F Fully load the firebox with wood on a bed of hot coals or on an actively flaming fire and fully open the primary air control A high burn rate is recommended once or twice a day to fully heat the stovepipe and chimney which will help minimize creosote accumulation MEDIUM BURN Center top surface temperature 350 500 F Set the primary air control to a mid range ...

Page 22: ...eat the gasket Alternately the ashes can be removed with a shovel through the front door Dump ashes from the ash drawer into a metal container with a tight fitting lid Do not place any other items or trash into the metal container Replace the container s lid and allow the ashes to cool Do not place the ash disposal container on a combustible surface or vinyl flooring as the container will be hot P...

Page 23: ...r risk of creosote buildup Inspect the venting system at the stove connection and at the chimney top Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits faster so it is important to check the chimney at the top where it is coolest as well as from the bottom near the stove Cleaning Remove accumulated creosote with a cleaning brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use We recommend you us...

Page 24: ...ass immediately if broken Contact your local dealer for replacement glass kit PN 93 58705 which is accompanied with instructions and everything needed for the repair If you replace the glass yourself wear work gloves and safety glasses The procedure for glass replacement is as follows 1 Remove the door by lifting it straight up off the hinges with the hinge pins remaining in the door 2 Place the d...

Page 25: ...s the possibility of the chimney being too cold Again hot chimneys promote a stronger draft Other draft guidelines are as follows AN AIRTIGHT HOUSE If your home is super insulated or especially well sealed the infiltration air supply to the interior of the house may be inadequate This phenomenon of air starvation within the building can be exacerbated if exhaust fans such as clothes dryers bathroo...

Page 26: ...Build up Empty ash pan more frequently UNCONTROLLED OR SHORT BURN Unsealed or Open Door Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets Excessive Draft Check the installation Operate at LOW BURN Install stovepipe damper Deteriorated Cement Seals Reseal the stove with furnace cement Extra Long Chimney Shorten the chimney Install stovepipe damper Oversized Chimney Reline the chimney to the proper diam...

Page 27: ...310 760 FLUE COLLAR Matte 2310 750 FRONT DOOR Matte 2310 740 PRIMARY AIR PLENUM 2310 742 SECONDARY AIR RISER 2310 754 SECONDARY AIR PLENUM TOP 2310 752 SECONDARY AIR PLENUM BOTTOM STEEL SET OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5370 031 PRIMARY AIR CONTROL 90 57000 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 5370 040 PRIMARY AIR CONTROL HANDLE 93 53700 OUTSIDE AIR ADAPTER KIT 5370 012 BOX ASH PAN 93 68700 REAR HEATSHIELD KIT 5370 052 ASH DOO...

Page 28: ...Safety Rating Label Page 28 of 29 ...

Page 29: ...istration Form which is enclosed in the Stove Information packet to the following address Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Warranty Department 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville VT 05661 inquiry hearthstonestoves com NOTE SENDING IN THE SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE OR HEARTHSTONE S PERFORMANCE Page 29 of 29 ...

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