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California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you

to  chemicals  including  glass  wool  fiber  and  carbon

monoxide which the State of California has determined

can cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive

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www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 

SAFETY NOTICE

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CAUTION:  HOT  WHILE  IN  OPERATION.  KEEP

CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

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IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

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CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OWNERS' MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN MOBILE HOME OR

SLEEPING ROOM.

This  wood  heater  needs  periodic  inspection  and

repair  for  proper  operation.  It  is  against  federal

regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner

inconsistent  with  operating  instructions  in  this

manual.

THIS  STOVE  MUST  BE  CONNECTED  TO  A  LISTED

HIGH  TEMPERATURE  RESIDENTIAL  TYPE  AND

BUILDING AND HEATING APPLIANCE CHIMNEY OR

AN  APPROVED  MASONRY  CHIMNEY  WITH  FLUE

LINER. 

S8000II Catalytic Hybrid

Wood Heater Manual

Installation & Operating Instructions

Please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sierra Stove. We

are confident that your new stove will provide you with years

of safe, comfortable and efficient heating.
Your  Sierra  Stove  is  a  free-standing  wood  fueled  heating

appliance  tested  to  the  ICBO  TL-130  .  Safety  testing  is

according to UL 1482-2011(R2015) and UM 84.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the

Sierra S8000II wood heater.

EMISSION CERTIFICATION STATUS

The S8000II model meets the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency's  emission  limits  New  Source  2020,,  ASTM

E3053-2017 and EPA Alternate Test Method (ATM) 125 for

cordwood. Under specific test conditions this heater has been

shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 16,700 to 71,300

Btu/hr capable of heating approximately 2,400-3,000 square

feet. Actual heat output and space heated is determined by:

climate, home construction, species and moisture content of

wood.
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low

burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal

regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this

wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating

instructions in this manual
Please read this entire manual before you install and use

your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may

result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Save these instructions for future reference.

SAFETY NOTICE

If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may

result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. 

Check with local building or fire officials about restrictions

and installation inspection requirements in your area.
It is best to have a professional install your Sierra Stove. If

you prefer to install it yourself (see Installation

Instructions), be sure to obtain the proper permits. Have

the local building officials inspect the stove and chimney

pipe for safety and code compliance after the installation is 

complete.
Your SIERRA generates a lot of heat, so treat it with care. 

Read this manual thoroughly before installing and 

operating your stove.

DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE

SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

      F21-XXX

PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER !!

Summary of Contents for S8000II

Page 1: ...ion and operation of the Sierra S8000II wood heater EMISSION CERTIFICATION STATUS The S8000II model meets the U S Environmental Protection Agency s emission limits New Source 2020 ASTM E3053 2017 and EPA Alternate Test Method ATM 125 for cordwood Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 16 700 to 71 300 Btu hr capable of heating approximately ...

Page 2: ... heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater A glowing stove or connector pipe is hazardous HEARTH PROTECTION Floor protection and or hearth extension is required for the Sierra Stove All floor protection materials must be non combustible i e metals brick stone mineral fiber boards etc Floor protector must be a 1 2 minimum thickness non combustible material having an ...

Page 3: ...ve door and bottom air control The fire should die down once deprived of oxygen If the fire doesn t die call the fire department for assistance CAUTION In airtight stoves after closing the bottom air control volatile gases are still given off by the wood smoldering in the firebox A sudden burst of oxygen caused by opening the draft control or door while stove is smoldering will ignite the volatile...

Page 4: ...placed before using 7 The chimney should be the proper size Some fireplace chimneys are quite large and will cause poor stove performance and excessive creosote The rule of thumb is that the chimney flue should be roughly no more than three times the flue opening on the stove A 6 inch stove flue will work in an 8 inch by 12 inch fireplace flue It may be necessary to install another liner in an ove...

Page 5: ...e thickness with a ventilated thimble minimum 24 gauge in thickness having two 1 inch air channels separated from combustibles by a minimum of 6 inch of glass fiber insulation Opening shall be covered and thimble supported with a sheet steel support minimum 24 gauge in thickness D Solid insulated listed factory build chimney length with an inside diameter 2 inch larger than the chimney connector a...

Page 6: ...tween the stove and an approved chimney but never as the chimney itself To minimize creosote formation in the chimney connector pipe place stove as close to the chimney as safety clearances will allow Never use more than two elbows Any horizontal pipe section should rise 1 4 per foot towards chimney This will allow creosote to run back into the stove Special methods are required when passing a chi...

Page 7: ... follow this procedure 1 Convent specifications to R value a R value is given no conversion is needed b K factor is given with a required thickness T in inches R 1 k T c C factor is given R 1 C 2 Determine the R value of the proposed alternate floor protector a Use the formula in step 1 to convert values not expressed as R b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine the overall R...

Page 8: ...tion or sections of stove connector pipe that connect the stove flue outlet to the fireplace chimney Method I is normally used and is generally the easiest to install Method II may be used in chimneys that need a new flue liner 8887 There are qualified installers in most areas that can install your stove for you Sierra recommends that you contact the National Chimney Sweep Guild for a member in yo...

Page 9: ...a 30 minimum clearance between mantel and stove top If less clearance is needed there are approved mantel shield kits available so check with your Sierra dealer 6 The Sierra Fireplace Cover Kit FPCK may be used to enhance the looks of the hearthstove installation but it is not required with the direct connection method of installation Instructions for installation are supplied with this kit THE FP...

Page 10: ...ur stove has a blower do not run the electrical cord in front or near the fire box V USING A CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR Definition and Purpose of a Catalytic Combustor Catalytic combustors for woodstoves cats are simular in principle to catalytic converters on automobiles The big difference is that the heat generated by your woodstove is put to use heating your home instead of being dumped out the tailpi...

Page 11: ... firebox heat and coal bed for the large long burn load Kindling Made from small pieces diameter and 6 12 long A hatchet works well for splitting a small piece of cord wood length wise You ll need about 4 lbs of kindling to heat up the flue and start a small draft Starting Load Made up of 2 diameter pieces 12 16 long You ll need about 6 lbs of start up fuel to build the coal bed and warm up the st...

Page 12: ...the bottom of the firebox This allows the air to get under the fire better 3a High Altitude Starting Instructions Follow all steps above l through 3 however due to the decreased density of oxygen supplied in a given volume of air at higher elevations it will be necessary to allow the stove to burn for a longer period of time with the air control rod pulled all the way out It may also be necessary ...

Page 13: ...t or oxygen present in the stove this wet and steamy smoke does not ignite and burn Instead it is drawn through the exhaust vent and into the chimney As this steam begins to cool down in the flue it condenses as droplets of moisture on the inside walls of the chimney This becomes creosote which is flammable and is the fuel which burns in a flue fire It is necessary to periodically clean these depo...

Page 14: ...re 4 If you do have a chimney fire call the fire department immediately Only then attempt to control the fire Throw soda on the logs close the draft regulators completely to shut off air to the fire Wet down your roof and adjacent areas to keep the fire from spreading 5 If you must use green wood and we urge you to avoid doinf so be sure to mix with dry logs Glass In the event that you need to cle...

Page 15: ...od Stove notify your nearest dealer or contact Sierra Products Inc at www sierraproductsinc net customer support technical service Sierra Products Inc 63 Laxalt Dr Carson City NV 89706 www sierraproductsinc net P N 140821r2 S8000II WOOD STOVE MANUAL 15 ...

Page 16: ...service center SPI may require the consumer to supply reasonable proof of the stoves purchase date This warranty is in lieu of any other express warranty Any implied warranties including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall not extend beyond one year from the date of purchase The purchaser s sale and exclusive remedy shall be for the ...

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