I. Stove Features and Operating Controls....................3
II. Clearances for Installation.......................................4
1. Clearances for Fireplace Installation.....................4
2. Clearances for Freestanding Installation...............4
III. Installation as a Fireplace Unit...............................5
1. Stove Components...............................................5
2. Mounting the Optional Trim Panels......................5
3. Installing the Gemini XLB Unit............................6
4. Importance of Proper Draft..................................6
IV. Freestanding Installation.........................................7
1. Stove Components...............................................7
2. Preparation...........................................................7
3. Attaching the Freestanding Kit..............................8
4. Importance of Proper Draft..................................8
5. Mounting the Stove Pipe......................................8
6. Chimney Installation............................................9
V. Installing the Brass Trim........................................10
1. Standard Brass....................................................10
2. Optional Brass....................................................10
VI. Catalytic Combusters...........................................11
1. General Information...........................................11
(A) Tamper Warning...........................................11
(B) Manufacturer and Warranty Info..................11
2. Catalyst Monitoring...........................................11
3. Catalyst Troubleshooting General Info...............12
4. Catalyst Replacement.........................................13
VII. Stove Operation.................................................14
1. Fuel Selection.....................................................14
2. Building and Maintaining a Fire.........................14
3. Refueling the Stove.............................................14
4. Achieving Catalyst Light-Off
From a Cold Start..........................................14
5. Catalyst Light-Off When Refueling....................14
VIII. Maintenance.....................................................15
1. Ash Removal......................................................15
2. Care of the Glass................................................15
3. Chimney Care....................................................15
4. Stove Finish........................................................15
5. Blower Care.......................................................15
6. Door Gasket Replacement..................................15
7. Motor Maintenance...........................................15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IX. Safety......................................................................16
X. Limited Warranty....................................................16
XI. Warranty Registration.............................................17
NOTE: Tested and listed by Arnold Greene Testing
Laboratories to test standards ANSI-UL 1482, 737, 127
HUD specifications and Uniform Building Code.
Thank you for purchasing the Gemini XLB stove.
Appalachian Stove welcomes you to the growing ranks of
energy conscious Americans.
Heating with wood and bituminous coal is one way to
conserve resources and to stimulate a healthy economy.
The forest industry has worked for many years to assure a
continual supply of our most abundant renewable
resource - wood.
To fully benefit from your stove and to ensure safe
operation, follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
We hope you enjoy many years of safe, economical heat
from your Gemini XLB stove.
This manual describes the installation and operation of
the Appalachian Stove’s Gemini XLB catalytic equipped
wood heater. This heater meets the United States
Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limit for
wood heaters sold after July 1, 1988. Under specific
conditions, this heater has been shown to deliver heat at
rates ranging from 10,100 to 26,900 BTU/hour.
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