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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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If this Legacy Stoves

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 product is not installed correctly, a 

house fire may result. 

For your safety, follow installation directions precisely. Contact
local building or fire officials about restrictions and inspection 
requirements for your area. Contact your local authority (such 
as the municipal building department, fire department, fire 
prevention bureau, etc.) To determine the need for a permit. 
Do not install in a mobile home. 

Keep chimney and chimney connectors clean and in good 
condition.

Please read this entire manual before you

install or use your new room heater. Retain

these instructions for future reference.

Failure to follow these instructions may

result in property damage, bodily injury, or

even death. 

LEGACY STOVES, 
A DIVISION OF:

ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS
2393 LITTLE EGYPT RD
HARRISONVILLE, PA 17228
717-987-0099 
WWW.ALTERNATEHEATINGSYSTEMS.COM
EMAIL:[email protected]

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Summary of Contents for SF250 Tribute

Page 1: ...ority such as the municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc To determine the need for a permit Do not install in a mobile home Keep chimney and chimney connectors clean and in good condition Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room heater Retain these instructions for future reference Failure to follow these instructions may result in pr...

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Page 4: ...aft 10 What to Do if You Have a Problem 10 If you have a chimney fire 10 Smoke puffs out of the stove 10 Magnafire Chimney Specifics 11 Operating Instructions 13 Starting A Fire 13 Blower Operation 13 Loading 13 Increasing Heat From A Low Fire 13 Shaking Ashes 13 Ashes 14 Fuel 14 Grates 14 Safety 14 Controlled Firing 15 Maintenance 16 Periodic and Normal Everyday Maintenance 16 Coal Fuel Handling ...

Page 5: ...omes is Legacy Stove is not approved for installation in mobile manufactured homes Keep Ash Pan Empty Excessive ash buildup will block the air ow around the grates is and only this will cause the grates to warp and sag Neglect is not covered by your stove s warranty 5 D D D DA A A AN N N NG G G GE E E ER R R R D D D DO O O O N N N NO O O OT T T T U U U US S S SE E E E C C C CH H H HE E E EM M M MI...

Page 6: ...f any local codes installation must meet minimum requirements of NFPA 211 in USA Refer to manufacturer s instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling Inspect and clean chimney system frequently in accordance with manufacturer s instructions FOR USE WITH COAL ONLY NEVER SLEEP IN THE SAME ROOM WITH ANY COAL BURNING STOVE CAUTION STOV...

Page 7: ...aker handle installs onto the shaker handle mount using the two hex bolts and washers provided Firebricks e SF250 Tribute uses 14 standard 3rebricks as shown below ese standard 3rebricks measure 9 X 4 X 1 each e 3rebricks are already installed in the stove but can be removed to lighten the stove for moving e doors can also be removed by simply lifting them o of the hinges 7 ...

Page 8: ...imum size oor protection for a corner installation hearth pad is 54 x 54 USA ONLY Adjustable Leveling Feet To accommodate an uneven hearth surface the SF250 Tribute is equipped with adjustable leveling feet Each foot can be turned in or out of the leg to lower or raise that corner of the stove It is recommended that you have your unit installed and serviced by professionals who are certi3ed by the...

Page 9: ...ollar with at least three screws or rivets Do not pass the connector pipe through a wall or ceiling without 3rst checking with your local codes If allowed use only approved pass thru methods 9 I I I IF F F F T T T TH H H HE E E E S S S ST T T TO O O OV V V VE E E E M M M MU U U US S S ST T T T B B B BE E E E C C C CO O O ON N N NN N N NE E E EC C C CT T T TE E E ED D D D T T T TO O O O A A A A T T...

Page 10: ...ng stove can only perform as well as its venting system will allow it to What to Do if You Have a Problem If you have a chimney fire 1 Be sure everyone is out of the house 2 Call the 3re department 3 Close the draft control on the ash door and make sure both doors on the stove are closed and latched 4 Do not put water on the 3re this will cause unnecessary damage to the stove and ue 5 Have the chi...

Page 11: ...ion within masonry chimneys Other approved materials that will resist corrosion erosion softening or cracking from ue gases and condensate at temperatures up to 1 800º F 982º C Insulated liners work best for maintaining good draft In addition to the requirements found in the previous paragraphs it is important to be aware that all clearances must be met including those from the chimney connector t...

Page 12: ...ing the home by running down the outside of the chimney Additional items or a kit O provide additional mounting support or 3re protection to the roof joists or other roof components F Draft Regulation Barometric Damper Setup A stove and chimney combination that drafts well will occasionally produce more draft than is desired Excessive draft can lead to over3ring It will also lead to reduced eNcien...

Page 13: ...oal ignition set the draft controls on the load door to about 1 4 turn open e draft control on the ash door is used to control the rate of burn After starting a 3re keep it about 2 full turns open for about 30 minutes en adjust further closed to the proper output level Normal operation will be between cracked and one turn open Since coal responds slowly to draft adjustments make only small adjustm...

Page 14: ...iving space rather than being drawn up the chimney R R R RE E E EM M M ME E E EM M M MB B B BE E E ER R R R C C C CO O O OA A A AL L L L G G G GA A A AS S S SE E E ES S S S A A A AR R R RE E E E T T T TO O O OX X X XI I I IC C C C Sulfur dioxide sulfur trioxide and other products of coal combustion may corrode stainless steel and masonry chimneys Coal with high sulfur content will destroy chimneys...

Page 15: ...A A AU U U UT T T TI I I IO O O ON N N N D D D DO O O O N N N NO O O OT T T T R R R RE E E EM M M MO O O OV V V VE E E E T T T TH H H HE E E E A A A AI I I IR R R R I I I IN N N NT T T TA A A AK K K KE E E E D D D DA A A AM M M MP P P PE E E ER R R R C C C CO O O ON N N NT T T TR R R RO O O OL L L L O O O OR R R R M M M MO O O OD D D DI I I IF F F FY Y Y Y I I I IT T T T I I I IN N N N A A A AN N ...

Page 16: ...l e residue will fall down to the bo om of the chamber and can be removed through the ue opening on the back of the stove by means of a vacuum cleaner or a small scoop In the 3rebox remove all ashes and vacuum the entire 3rebox Inspect and replace any cracked 3rebricks Since coal and coal ashes will draw moisture it is important to thoroughly clean the 3rebox at the end of the heating season Some ...

Page 17: ...E E E E S S S ST T T TO O O OV V V VE E E E W W W WI I I IT T T TH H H H B B B BR R R RO O O OK K K KE E E EN N N N G G G GL L L LA A A AS S S SS S S S W W W WA A A AR R R RN N N NI I I IN N N NG G G G D D D DO O O O N N N NO O O OT T T T U U U US S S SE E E E A A A A S S S SU U U UB B B BS S S ST T T TI I I IT T T TU U U UE E E E P P P PA A A AR R R RT T T T T T T TO O O O R R R RE E E EP P P PL ...

Page 18: ...of the water coil e storage tank should be elevated if necessary to allow for proper thermo siphon action 1 Turn o the water heater and the water supply to it Drain the tank completely 2 Remove the Temp Pressure relief valve and discard Install a short nipple and tee 1 along with a new Temp Pressure relief valve 3 Run copper tubing along with the necessary 3 ings between the storage tank and the t...

Page 19: ...rage tank Install a nipple and tee and reinstall the drain valve to the tee 4 4 Install a circulating pump 6 as shown Run copper tubing from the circulator to the lower leg of the coil is is where the optional gate valve 5 can be installed 5 Install a tee and a 150 lb pressure relief valve 7 in the top leg within 2 feet of the top outlet of the water coil 6 Complete the copper line by running it b...

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Page 21: ...60 EA 1 10 25027A Shaker Block EA 2 00 01037 1 Shaker Handle Mount EA 2 00 01037 2 Grate Holder 2 2 Pcs Req SET OF 2 3 00 00193 Grate Holder EA 3 00 00194 Grate Link 5 Cast EA 3 00 00205 LONG GRATE 15IN CAST EA 3 00 00208 SF250 Bent Hot EA 3 10 49202 Blower 135cfm 7ft Cord MK3 EA 3 21 13584 Glass Rect 4 5 x 8 5 EA 3 40 450850 FIRE BRICK 9 X4 1 2 X 1 1 4 EA 3 40 900450125 GLUE 32OZ EA 3 42 4583 1 2...

Page 22: ...ject to conditions exclusions and limitations as described below WARRANTY PERIOD Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized AHS Legacy Stoves dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shal...

Page 23: ...onmental conditions inadequate ventilation negative pressure or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions insufficient make up air supply or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes 6 use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions 7 installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not exp...

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Page 26: ...vanced Design Old Fashioned Values Signature of Boxer Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Alternate Heating Systems in Harrisonville PA USA ...

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