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Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 

 

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CENTURY LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand 
new products only,  which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from  factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of 
sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your CENTURY dealer.   

This  warranty  applies  to  normal  residential  use  only.  Damages  caused  by  misuse,  abuse,  improper  installation,  lack  of 
maintenance, over firing, negligence or accident during transportation, power failures, downdrafts,  venting problems or under-
estimated  heating  area  are  not  covered  by  this  warranty.    The  heated  area  indicated  for  a  given  appliance  is  defined  by  the 
manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure. 

This  warranty  does  not  cover  any  scratch,  corrosion,  distortion,  or  discoloration.  Any  defect  or  damage  caused  by  the  use  of 
unauthorized parts or others than original parts void this warranty. An authorized qualified technician must perform the installation in 
accordance  with  the  instructions  supplied  with  this  product  and  all  local  and  national  building  codes.  Any  service  call  related  to  an 
improper installation is not covered by this warranty. 

The  manufacturer  may  require  that  defective  products  be  returned  or  that  digital  pictures  be  provided  to  support  the  claim.  Returned 
products  are  to  be  shipped  prepaid  to  the  manufacturer  for  investigation.  If  a  product  is  found  to be  defective,  the  manufacturer  will 
repair  or  replace  such  defect.  Transportation  fees  to  ship  the  product  back  to  the  purchaser  will  be  paid  by  the  manufacturer.  Repair 
work covered by the warranty, executed at the purchaser’s domicile by an authorized qualified technician requires the prior approval of 
the manufacturer. All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below.   

The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect. The 
manufacturer may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any 
warranted but defective parts. The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any special, indirect, consequential damages of any 
nature, which are in excess of the original purchase price of the product. A one-time replacement limit applies to all parts benefiting 
from a 5 year coverage. This warranty applies to products purchased after March 1

st

, 2015. 

DESCRIPTION 

WARRANTY APPLICATION 

PARTS 

LABOUR 

Combustion chamber (welds only) and castings. 

5 years 

3 years 

Surrounds, heat shields, ash drawer, steel legs, pedestal, trims (aluminum 
extrusions), plating* (defective manufacture), and convector air-mate. 

3 years 

2 years 

Removable stainless steel components, secondary air tubes*, deflectors and 
supports. 

3 years 

n/a 

Glass retainers, handle assembly and air control mechanism. 

2 years 

1 year 

Carbon steel firebox components, glass retainers, C-Cast baffle* and 
vermiculite baffle*. 

2 years 

n/a 

Standard blowers, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring, and other controls. 

1 year 

1 year 

Optional blowers, ceramic glass (thermal breakage only*), paint (peeling), 
gaskets, insulation, ceramic fibre blankets and other options. 

1 year 

n/a 

Firebrick 

n/a 

n/a 

All parts replaced under the warranty. 

90 days 

n/a 

*Pictures required. 

Labour  cost  and  repair  work  to  the  account  of  the  manufacturer  are  based  on  predetermined  rate  schedule  and  must  not  exceed  the 
wholesale price of the replacement part.  

Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your CENTURY dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the 
following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: 

 

Your name, address and telephone number;  

 

Bill of sale and dealer’s name; 

 

Serial number and model name as indicated on the 
nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; 

 

Nature of the defect and any relevant information. 

Before  shipping  your  unit  or  defective  component  to  our  plant,  you  must  obtain  from  your  CENTURY  dealer  an  Authorization 
Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender

Содержание FW3000 CB00004

Страница 1: ...l Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any m...

Страница 2: ...lled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follow...

Страница 3: ...That Should Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Stove 15 4 1 Your First Fires 15 4 2 Lighting Fires 15 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 15 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 16 4 2...

Страница 4: ...ation 25 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 26 7 1 Location of the certification label 26 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 26 7 3 Floor protector 28 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 29 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 29 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 30 8 The Venting System 31 8 1 General 31 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 31 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 31 8 2 2 Ma...

Страница 5: ... the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01337 38 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Blower and Thermodisc 39 Appendix 3 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 41 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 43 CENTURY LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 46 ...

Страница 6: ...ROCEDURES OR RELOADING DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE...

Страница 7: ...Time 6 to 8 hours Approximate Shipping Weight 317 lb 144 kg Firebox Volume 2 4 cu ft 0 068 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate fuels and other variables The EPA test fuel is dimensional Dougl...

Страница 8: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 8 ...

Страница 9: ...f the house where the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the stove in this area you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest while bedrooms and basement if the...

Страница 10: ... your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new materials The paint coat on your stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Components is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing pro...

Страница 11: ...spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring and fall because they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given vo...

Страница 12: ...es more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 3 to 6 75 mm to 150 mm in cross section Having a range of sizes makes star...

Страница 13: ...ns faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry...

Страница 14: ...od is much lighter in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compress...

Страница 15: ...e to get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox Next place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper T...

Страница 16: ...paper between the logs Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those log cabin style Light the newspaper 4 2 4 Using Fire Starters Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals Follow the package directions for use Gel starter may ...

Страница 17: ...t will interfere with proper fire management The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the stove is relatively cool but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the stove and prevent it from coming into the room After ashes have been removed from the stove and placed in a tightly covered metal container they should be taken outside immediately The closed contai...

Страница 18: ...the chimney the result will be a surge of heat from the stove This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone hea...

Страница 19: ...you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 3 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactl...

Страница 20: ...s 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it e...

Страница 21: ...e fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the fire go out is better than trying to maintain a continuous fire Use the technique described above for building a fire to take the chill off the house If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood stove glass doors Do not use abra...

Страница 22: ... is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws A and clips B Lift out the glass C and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the glass thoroughly The gasket must be centred on the edge of the glass To do this easily peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up Stick the end of the gasket ...

Страница 23: ...n condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form Wh...

Страница 24: ...ff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle and or firebricks may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty NOTE Before installing the firebricks check to ensure...

Страница 25: ...CTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Century FW3000 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installati...

Страница 26: ...o it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your stove model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of the stove 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe ...

Страница 27: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 27 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Страница 28: ... mm From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smal...

Страница 29: ...Construction Rules 1 Minimum space behind shield 25 mm 1 in In Canada 21 mm 7 8 in 2 Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield 25 mm 1 in 3 Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield 75 mm 3 in 4 Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling 75 mm 3 in 5 Shield extension beyond each side of appliance 450 mm 18 in 6 Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in 7 Edge clearance for ceil...

Страница 30: ...mbustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 67 50 Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 N A Brick with a minimum of ...

Страница 31: ...ntended if it is not connected to a suitable gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to eat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance w...

Страница 32: ...ove the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code locally The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed...

Страница 33: ... gh the heated space of the house not out and up an outside wall Second the chimney should penetrate the top of the building at or near the highest heated Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no f...

Страница 34: ...he finest stove will not work well when connected to this chimney 8 5 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors except in mobile homes because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather However to protect against the ris...

Страница 35: ...ve backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year 8 6 Installing the Chimney Connector The chimney connector is the single or double wall pipe installed between the stove flue collar and the chimney breech Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building supply stores...

Страница 36: ...k link in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly which has been common in the past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and ea...

Страница 37: ... should include an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly ...

Страница 38: ...Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01337 When installed with a fresh air intake kit the stove must be anchored to the floor with screws The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01337 sold separately A AC01337 B AC02090 ...

Страница 39: ...to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your CENTURY dealer Make sure...

Страница 40: ... firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model and ACO2055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION ENSURE...

Страница 41: ...hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown in detail A Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 4 To remove the tubes use the abo...

Страница 42: ... tubes A can be replaced without removing the baffle board B Important Notes The air tubes 3 4 diameter are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FW3000 Front 37holes of 0 172 Middle front 37 holes of 0 172 Middle rear 37 holes of 0 172 Rear 37 holes of 0 172 ...

Страница 43: ...Century FW3000 Installation and Operation Manual 43 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Страница 44: ...0 512 OD 2 5 30170 HINGE PIN 5 16 DIA X 1 1 2 LONG 2 6 SE63001 REPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET S31141 1 7 AC06400 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET KIT 6 1 8 PL55105 GLASS RETAINER FRAME 1 9 PL55101 DECORATIVE BOTTOM DOOR TRIM 2 10 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 7 11 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 7 12 PL55076 ASH LIP 1 13 AC01337 FRESH AIR INTAK...

Страница 45: ... CONNECT THERMODISC 1 33 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 34 SE45632 01 FW3000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 35 29015 4 x 9 x 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 9 36 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 10 37 PL36049 4 1 2 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 38 PL36024 1 7 8 X 4 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 39 SE16059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 40 PL55095 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 4 41 21216 VERMICULATE BAFFLE 14 3 4 X 20 1 8 X 1 1...

Страница 46: ...discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any special indirect consequential damages of any nature which are...

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