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Date Printed: 4/28/11
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OM KE/PE 1006
Version 1.11 Revised: DApril 2011
Preparation And Assembly
WARNING
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY AND/OR INSTALLATION OF YOUR BLAZE KING WOODSTOVE OR FAILURE TO
OPERATE IT ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES DETAILED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS, WILL VOID THE STOVE
WARRANTY, CAN CAUSE A HOUSE OR CHIMNEY FIRE, AND MAY ENDANGER YOUR FAMILY. FOR YOUR
SAFETY, FOLLOW THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW STOVE.
These Blaze King woodstoves are Listed by Warnock Hersey ONLY if: they are connected to a code-approved masonry
chimney with a flue liner, or a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to, ULC629 in
Canada or UL-103HT in the USA. and minimum clearances to combustible (burnable) materials are observed. See
CHIMNEY and CHIMNEY CONNECTOR, pages 8 and 9, and Table 1 on page 23 for minimum clearances.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
If you are planning to install this stove yourself, you will need the tools listed below. Consult the chimney and chimney
connector manufacturer's installation instructions for
tools
needed for chimney installation.
-a- 1/4" Wrench, Nut driver, or Socket with Handle.
-b- Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver and Square Drive Screwdriver
-c- Tape Measure.
-d- Carpenter's Level.
-e- See OPTIONS section for tools needed.
PLANNING FOR YOUR STOVE PLACEMENT
As you plan your installation, consider the following:
-a- Stove should be placed as central in the home as possible. Consider safety, convenience, traffic flow, and the fact
that the stove will need chimney and chimney connector.
-b- MINIMUM CLEARANCES SHOWN ON PAGE 22 ARE TO PREVENT WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM CATCHING
ON FIRE.
-c- The dimensions and position of the Floor Protector. See page 22 .
-d- The type of chimney system to be used.
-e- Electrical Power (Optional) The stove can be equipped with a fan assembly with a seven-foot electrical cord. Do not
route the cord in front of the stove.
REDUCED WALL CLEARANCE
The stove and chimney connector may be placed closer to the wall than shown on pages 22-28 if the wall is properly
protected. Clearances to combustibles may be reduced by only using proper approved clearance reduction shields. In
the USA refer to
NFPA 211
and in Canada refer to
CSA B365-01 section 7.2.4.
All reduced clearance installations
must
be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
INSPECT YOUR CHIMNEY
Before connecting any wood-burning unit to an existing chimney, inspect the chimney to be sure that it is in good
condition. There must be no cracks or holes. The cross-sectional area must not be less than that of the flue collar
(unless approved by your local inspector). A proper chimney is crucial for safe, satisfactory operation of any wood
heating system. Relining or rebuilding may be necessary to make the chimney safe, efficient, and in conformity with local
codes.
Masonry Chimneys that have a very large cross-section , particularly exterior chimneys, may experience poor draft and
may require relining to reduce the cross-section-and provide a proper draft. This is also an ideal time to clean the
existing chimney. For peak efficiency, a clean chimney flue is essential. A qualified professional chimney sweep can
perform both inspection and cleaning. If you choose to clean your own chimney, use the proper tools. Homemade
cleaners, may damage your chimney.
Be sure the Ash Clean-Out Door for the masonry chimney is closed and sealed tightly. This door may be in the wall
below the chimney, in the room below the chimney or outside near the ground level of the chimney. This is frequently
overlooked, and can cause severe drafting and creosote problems in masonry chimney installations. The chimney MUST
extend above the roof at least three feet or two feet above any area of the roof within ten feet of the termination of the
chimney.