5
Operation of the Heater
1.
BE SURE TO PUT A LAYER OF SAND OR FIREBRICK AP-
PROXIMATELY 1 1/2" THICK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE
STOVE BEFORE STARTING FIRE.
2. Burn wood or wood products only. Th
e wood should be air
dried for at least six months prior to use for maximum effi
ciency.
3. Aft er the fi re has been started and is burning satisfactorily, adjust
the rate of burning by opening or closing the draft damper wheel
on the feed door.
4.
Never build extremely large fi res in this type of heater as damage
to the heater or smoking may result.
5.
Provide air into the room for combustion.
6.
Do Not touch the heater aft er fi ring until it has cooled.
7.
Do Not use a grate or elevate fi re, build fi re directly on hearth.
8. Th
e fuel feed door must remain closed during operation.
Crimped end of the pipe must be installed toward the heater. Th
e pipe
should slide into the fl ue collar. Th
e pipe should be fi rmly attached to
the fl ue collar with 3 screws and sealed with furnace cement.
Slope any horizontal pipe upward toward the chimney at least 1/4 "
inch for each foot of horizontal run.
You must have at least 18" inches clearance between any horizontal
piping and the ceiling. (Fig. 4)
Th
e pipe cannot extend into the chimney fl ue.(Fig. 8)
Seal each connector pipe joint with furnace cement. Also seal the
pipe at the chimney.
Use 3 sheet metal screws at each joint to make the piping rigid.
It is recommended that no more than two (2) 90 degree bends be used
in the stove pipe installation as more than two (2) may decrease the
amount of draw and possibly cause smoke spillage.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
NOTE: Th
e chimney connector shall not pass through an attic,
roof space, fl oor, ceiling, or similar concealed space. Where pas-
sage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is
desired, the installation must conform with NFPA 211.
Chimney Connection
MASONRY CHIMNEY
Th
e masonry chimney must comply with UL codes. Before using an exist-
ing masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the fl ue liner to be
sure it is safe to use. Make repairs before attaching the heater. See Page 3,
Item 5. Look at Fig. 6. Th
e connector pipe and fi ttings you will need to
connect directly to a masonry chimney are shown. If the connector pipe
must go through a combustible wall before entering the masonry chimney,
consult a qualifi ed masonry chimney dealer. Th
e installation must conform
to local fi re codes. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Th
e chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or
basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of the chimney, close
it tightly.
UL LISTED CHIMNEY
Carefully follow chimney manufacturer's instructions. Use only listed type HT
per UL 103, 6-in diameter black or blued chimney connector, minimum 24
gauge steel. If your chimney starts at the ceiling (Fig. 7), you will need enough
6" pipe to reach the ceiling.
Th
e top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least 2
feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet. (Fig 6)
RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION
FIG. 5
ELBOW
COLLAR
THIMBLE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
FLUE CONNECTION-NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL
PIPE
NONCOMBUSTIBLE WALL
PIPE
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT REGULATOR
FIG. 6
PIPE REDUCER
FLOOR PROTECTOR
3 FT. MIN.
2 FT. MIN
10 FT.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
11 FT. MINIMUM
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT REGULATOR
PIPE
NONCOMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 211
WRONG
RIGHT
FIG. 7
WRONG
