This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which
needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper
operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or
if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed
Proper installation requires a minimum 6" listed Class A
all fuel chimney or tile lined masonry chimney. Chimney
connectors must be 6" in diameter and constructed of 22
or 24 gauge aluminized steel, black steel, or stainless
steel. Discharging into a larger chimney system may
create draft problems. Your chimney should extend a
minimum of 3-feet above your roof and at least 2-feet
higher than any obstacle within 10-feet of the chimney.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Your Sierra Stove is equipped with a special design to
meet clean air standards. This includes a
Catalytic
Combustor and Secondary Air System
. Please follow
the starting instructions carefully to ensure you are using
your woodstove in the clean, efficient manner for which it
was designed.
A special drafting pattern is employed in your Sierra Stove
which provides an "air-wash" across the inside face of the
glass thereby reducing the frequency with which the glass
requires cleaning. Proper usage of these controls is
discussed in the Starting Instructions section.
Your Sierra Stove may be configured as a hearth stove or
free-standing heater with optional pedestal. Hearth stove
installations are generally masonry construction where the
stove is placed in front of a fireplace and a approved
chimney liner is used for flue connection. Check local
codes and follow information provided in this manual.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Your Sierra Stove has been painted with the highest quality
silicone stove paint and has special break-in procedures to
for proper curing.
* Ventilate the house. It takes heat to activate the silicone
resin and this process gives off carbon dioxide smoke.
* Don't touch the surface. It will be soft and gummy during
the curing phase. Once cured, it will not be soft again.
* Most stoves cure with three burns. The first two should
be 250
E
F for 20 minutes, or about half of a normal fire. Let
the stove cool down between burns. The last fire should
be 500
E
F to 700
E
F for at least 45 minutes. The point
being, cure slowly without a hot fire.
* Curing can usually be observed by the effect of the paint
turning flat as the heat radiates out from the hotter parts of
the stove.
OPERATING AND SAFETY TIPS
Always exercise caution when operating your stove and
follow these important safety tips.
1.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
"freshen up" a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well
away from the heater while it is in use.
2.
A glowing red stove is dangerous! Never fire your
stove to over 1000
E
F surface temperature. Never stoke up
the fire so hot that it changes color of the surface of the
stove. Cool the fire quickly by closing the stove 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 gases and may result in a
sudden burst of flame with a muffled report. This may
sound very similar to a gas furnace igniting. Always
increase the air intake gradually. Do not open it all the way
until you see flame in your firebox. Always open bottom air
intake before you open the door.
3.
Never hang clothes near the stove to dry as they may
catch fire. Keep furniture, drapes, wood supply and any
other combustibles 3 feet away from your woodstove.
4.
Never burn garbage in your woodstove. By garbage we
mean: plastics, aluminum wrappers, slick paper magazines
or styrofoam of any kind. Garbage fouls your chimney and
the air.
5.
Use caution when loading fuel into stove after it is
already burning vigorously. Avoid resting fuel against the
glass as this will cause dirty spots.
6.
Burn dry wood only. Do not use coal as fuel.
7.
Educate your children to the dangers associated with
fire, and the presence of the hot appliance. Child guards
are available through your dealer. Never allow a child to
operate your woodstove.
8.
Combustion Air: Fire consumes oxygen, therefore a
fresh outside air source must be provided in order to
maintain a healthy atmosphere within the house. Open a
window slightly when operating the Sierra Stove.
9.
Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of
ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or the
ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or
otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
10.
Flue Fires: Always a potentially dangerous situation,
a flue fire can usually be controlled by depriving the fire of
oxygen. Accomplish this by closing the stove door tightly
and closing draft regulator snugly. The Fire Department
should always be called to avoid letting the situation get out
of control. Flue fires can be avoided by maintaining your
chimney (See Creosote and Maintenance).
11.
Smoke Detectors are a very good investment for the
protection of your family and home.
12.
Build fire directly on the fire bricks of the stove. Do
not use grates or andirons to elevate wood.
General Information
The following items are shipped inside the S8000II:
•
This manual
•
Sierra & FireCat Combustor Warranty
•
Ash Pan
•
Flue collar and hardware
•
Flue cap, retaining bar and hardware
•
Flue cap and collar gaskets
1. If not already in place, install the Ash Pan in the cavity
beneath the front door.
2. Determine if the flue gases will exit the top or rear of the
stove.
a. The flue collar must be installed where the flue
gases will exit and the pipe is connected.
b. The flue cap must be installed to cover the other
exit hole. Example: flue collar on top, flue cap on back.
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