High Valley 2500 Owner'S Manual Download

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MODEL

2500

High Valley Stoves

Stoll

185 Highway 201

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Abbeville, SC 29620

2500

2500 F

Safety No ce:

If this wood heater is not properly installed, a house

re may result.

For your safety, please carefully read and follow the installa on direc ons. Contact the local Building Inspector,
Fire O

ﬃ

cial, or other Authority Having Jurisdic on (AHJ) about code requirements, restric ons, and installa on

inspec on in your area. The AHJ can advise you if you are required to obtain a permit before installa on.

Failure to follow these instruc

ons can result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Owner’s Manual

Safety, Installa on, Opera on, & Maintenance Guidelines

INSTALLER:

Leave this manual with the individual (s) responsible for opera ng this wood heater.

OPERATOR:

The Owner’s Manual contains important safety, opera ng, and maintenance informa on.

Please read and understand the en re Owner’s Manual before installing or opera ng this wood heater.
If you have ques ons please contact your High Valley Dealer for assistance.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THIS MANUAL

SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for 2500

Page 1: ...ou if you are required to obtain a permit before installa on Failure to follow these instrucƟons can result in property damage bodily injury or even death Owner s Manual Safety Installa on Opera on Maintenance Guidelines INSTALLER Leave this manual with the individual s responsible for opera ng this wood heater OPERATOR The Owner s Manual contains important safety opera ng and maintenance informa ...

Page 2: ...al remains Salt water dri wood or other previously salt water saturated materials Unseasoned wood or Paper products cardboard plywood or par cleboard The prohibi on against burning these ma terials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper cardboard saw dust wax and similar substances for the purpose of star ng a fire in an aﬀected wood heater Burning these materials may result in...

Page 3: ...rtant safety no ces and informa on may be repeated a number of mes The repe on is inten onal in an eﬀort to reinforce safety instruc ons and to place them in context U S EPA E S T I P 2 G S I S P Page 4 I P P 5 C P P 6 C R G P 7 C C T D P 8 M 2500 F S C P 9 P I A P 10 F W H I P 11 F W H C C P 12 M 2500 M F I P 13 F I D S I P 14 P O A P 15 M 2500 F C P 15 O G P 16 17 T I P 18 C I T I P 19 C C R C P...

Page 4: ...ese or other flammable liquids near a wood heater could cause a fire DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLU IDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL Cord wood is the only fuel approved for use in this wood heater DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT A WOOD HEATER TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRI BUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROV...

Page 5: ...number would depend on the size and layout of the home Installing your wood heater in an uninsulated basement is not recommended Much of the heat produced will be lost to the uninsulated walls of the basement Never cut holes or vents in a ceiling floor in an a empt to get warm air to rise to the rooms above You will be compromising a firebreak in your home and could should a fire ensue jeopardize ...

Page 6: ...flue of the Model 2500 and can be an acceptable op on assuming that the masonry chimney provides adequate dra The cross sec onal area of an 8 round flue is 50 sq in Area πr2 or A π42 or A 3 14 X 16 where Pi 3 1416 The cross sec onal area of an 8 square masonry flue le is 64 sq in However masonry chimneys commonly have 8 x 12 96 sq in or even 12 x 12 144 sq in flue les which would be two 2X to thre...

Page 7: ...ges roof flashings chimney caps etc must be installed exactly to the manufacturer s instructions Installation specification and clearances may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and must be carefully adhered to according to the individual manufacturer s instructions If a new masonry chimney is to be constructed the use of a professional masonry contractor is strongly recommended Specialized kn...

Page 8: ...s bles by a minimum of 6 inches 152mm of glass fiber insula on Opening shall be covered and thimble supported with a sheet steel support minimum 24 gauge 0 024 inch 0 61mm in thickness Supports shall be securely fastened to wall surfaces on all sides and shall be sized to fit and hold chimney sec on Fasteners used to secure chimney sec on shall not penetrate chimney flue liner Solid insulated list...

Page 9: ...L 1618 Type 2 R 0 45 3 8 Asbestos Millboard or Equivalent with k 0 84 NOTE Clearances to combus ble materials may be reduced using shielding methods as described in the current edi on of NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Any reduc on of clearances must be approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdic on M 2500 F S C M 2500 L M 2500 P Model 2500 Ove...

Page 10: ...aler has the material handling equipment and experience to handle the weight of the Model 2500 Laying the Model 2500 on its back to install the legs is not recommended Leg breakage can occur as the assembled wood heater is being pped upright If you opt for this method remove the firebricks that line the firebox before pping the body Carefully li the body onto sturdy blocks or jacks capable of supp...

Page 11: ...c on and allow final posi oning of the wood heater Remove the cardboard before ligh ng the first fire in the wood heater The wood heater should be centered on the chimney if possible to allow for the shortest and most direct connec on The wood heater does not necessarily need to be centered on the floor protec on as long as the minimum side protec on requirement 8 is met An asymmetrical installa o...

Page 12: ...ctly under the chimney pipe if possible All Clearances to combus bles must be maintained Confirm that any ceiling support roof support fire stops insula on shields etc are installed cor rectly and match the brand of Type HT 2100 chim ney being used If the wood heater must be oﬀset from the chim ney opening use 15 or 45 pipe elbows to make correc ons for the oﬀset Crimped connector pipe ends must p...

Page 13: ... nector installa on Ovalized connector pipe is available to fit through the damper opening and stainless steel damper adapter kits are available to seal the damper opening Save the damper plate and all parts If the insert is removed in the future the fireplace can be returned to working order Use only liner materials listed to appropriate UL standards and carefully follow all instruc ons provided ...

Page 14: ...ound Remove the paper tape and adhere the gaske ng to the inside surface of the flanges facing the Insert body Start the four pressure screws into the tabs in the Surround Do not let the cap screw threads project through the tabs to prevent marring the Model 2500 Insert finish Check that the Insert is centered side to side in the fireplace open ing The front edge of the Insert top should be no mor...

Page 15: ...rning wood heater Thermal shock could break the ceramic glass exacerbat ing the problem Hot steam could increase the risk of burns or scalding ALWAYS USE SAFE BURNING PRACTICES B S W F O This wood heater is designed and approved for the burn ing of cord wood fuel only Never burn any type of coal in this heater Burning any type of fuel other than cord wood in this wood heater is against all safety ...

Page 16: ...seems uncontrollable consult your dealer A hand damper installed in the connector pipe will allow for manual control under high dra condi ons CAUTION Before ligh ng your cataly c equipped wood heater please read and or re read the safety informa on on Pages 2 4 15 and elsewhere throughout this man ual Ensure that the wood heater has been installed accord ing to the instruc ons given in this manual...

Page 17: ...cial vacuums equipped with heat resistant filters and designed for ash clean up and removal are available through your dealer S O The amount and density of smoke com ing from the chimney is a visual indicator of how cleanly the wood heater is burning Develop a habit of checking the smoke opacity regularly and at various stages of combus on With experience a quick glance can confirm proper op era o...

Page 18: ...rding to the guidelines on Page 16 17 You must develop and use good wood burning habits always open the Bypass Damper and Air Controls before opening the Loading Door and always open the Loading Door slowly to avoid pulling smoke from the firebox into the home A modern wood heater properly installed and connected to a good chimney which provides adequate dra should not leak smoke into the home Air...

Page 19: ... on the probe is normal and does not aﬀect the performance of the thermometer If you do choose to clean the probe stove glass cleaner made for dissolving creosote on ceramic glass should be used to gently wipe the probe C T The cataly c combustor technology used in the Model 2500 is similar in many ways to the cata ly c converters used on automobiles equipped with internal combus on engines Both u...

Page 20: ...pt to remove the combustors from the housing at this stage Make a careful visual inspec on of the cataly c combustors Ash and soot residue on the combustors is normal and it can be gently removed with a so paint brush and or a vacuum cleaner with a so brush a achment With the loose ash removed con nue to inspect the cataly c combustor elements If only normal ash and soot accumula on are observed f...

Page 21: ...s fallen out of the combustor F I Flame impingement occurs when open flame penetrates the cataly c combustors The Cataly c Combustor Housing is designed to minimize flame impingement by shielding the combustors from open flame S ll if the firebox is overloaded with wood and a roaring fire is established strong dra can suck flames into the combustor P S Aggressive cleaning with s ﬀ brushes or hard ...

Page 22: ...move the hinge pins and set them aside Lay the Loading Door face down on a well padded work surface Allow the Door Handle to hang over the edge of the table Remove the eight 8 screws and retainer clips Wearing gloves remove any remaining pieces of ceramic Place the replacement ceramic glass on a clean sec on of the pad ded work area Remove a short sec on of the paper backing that covers the gas ke...

Page 23: ...turn the blower on and oﬀ automa cally based on tem perature and a Toggle Switch that allows the operator to choose between automa c and manual on oﬀ control P C The Power Cord is pre wired to exit the le side of the Convec on Blower Cover The Power Cord can be rerouted to exit on the right side of the Cover if a power outlet is more readily available on the right side of the installa on If you ar...

Page 24: ...e 9 months for so woods and up to 24 months for hard woods to air dry thoroughly C Clean eﬃcient combus on in your wood heater depends on burning well seasoned good quality fuel Buying seasoned wood in the burning season is ex pensive and o en disappoin ng The best advice is to get green wood in early spring and air dry it yourself If you don t cut your own wood find a reputable reliable wood sell...

Page 25: ...18 the Standard for Wall Protectors Floor Protectors and Hearth Extensions was adopted as a standard in 2011 UL 1618 categorizes floor and wall protectors as Type 1 or Type 2 protec on A seemingly minor change in UL 1618 calls for the actual thermal proper es of floor protec on to be speci fied in R value in place of k value In fact that change makes it one step simpler to calculate thermal protec...

Page 26: ... of corrosive fuel etc Damage caused by unauthorized modifica on use or repair Damage caused by the use of non High Valley spare parts or accessories Damage caused by lack of regular maintenance and cleaning by the owner as outlined in the Opera ng Instruc ons or due to negligence or carelessness Damage caused by misuse accident neglect or willful abuse of the product Damage caused by the use of a...

Page 27: ...csimile of the Safety Label which is a ached to the back of your Model 2500 is provided for the convenience of the owner the Authority Having Jurisdic on or any other inspector who wishes to verify the contents of the label In some installa ons the label is not easily accessible Please record the serial number oﬀ the original label for your records ...

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