VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC.
1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 3H5 -- PHONE: (250) 493-7444
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMINE THE SHIPMENT
Please inspect this shipment as soon as it arrives. If you discover any parts missing, or any damage, have the carrier
make an inspection immediately and make a notation on the freight bill. Should you discover damage after unpacking
the crate notify the carrier and have him inspect the heater within fifteen days. Send the inspection report, freight bill and
your explanation of the damage to your local Valley Comfort dealer. You will be advised on what parts will be replaced.
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCE
It is of great importance that all combustible materials, including firewood, be kept a safe distance from this heater. The
minimum distances should be:
Top of the Heater
.................................. 48"
Wood Charging End
.................................. 48"
Rear of Heater
.................................. 24"
Front of Heater
.................................. 36"
Other Side
.................................. 12"
Flue Pipe
.................................. 18"
If the heater is being installed on a combustible floor, a regulation insulating sheet metal covered stove board should be
placed under it. This board should extend at least 18" beyond the heater on the wood charging side and 6" on all other
sides.
INSTALLATION
Valley comfort Systems Inc. supports the Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. This organization provides
training and certification for personnal involved in installation and maintenance of wood heating systems
accross Canada. For your safety and satisfaction your system must be properly installed.
The installation of this heater shall be in accordance with the regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. It shall be
installed where there is an adequate supply of combustion air to assure proper combustion. If necessary, provision must
be made to compensate for air drawn from the area by other appliances, such as exhaust fans, clothes dryers or
fireplaces.
If the heater is being installed where normal air infiltration does not meet the requirements for combustion and ventilating
outside air must be introduced to the heater area.
THE FLUE PIPE
The Flue pipes used should be 6" in diameter and constructed of uncoated steel sheet metal or stainless steel with a
thickness of at least 24 gauge. Always fit the small crimped end of the pipe into the large section of the pipe below,
beginning with the small end of the flue pipe fitting into the flue collar on the heater. This will allow any creosote that
may form in the pipe to run back in to the combustion chamber and burn safely, rather than run out the joints and onto
the floor.
Avoid long horizontal runs when installing the flue pipe. It is best if you can obtain at least 1/4 rise per foot to the
chimney. If possible avoid using more than two elbows between the chimney and the heater.
Fasten all pipe joints including the heater flue collar with sheet metal screws. Use a bolt on the heater flue collar. On
long pipe installations the joints should be sealed with furnace cement.
THE FAN COMPLETE WITH CONTROL
Study the diagram on the next page. Then attach the control with the two screws provided, as shown at "A". Adjust it by
moving it to and from the smoke pipe. Moving the control towards the smoke pipe will allow a fast cut-in of the fan, away
will provide slower cut-in. The average setting is from 3/4" to 1" from the smoke pipe to the center of the control.
Attach the fan with the four 1/4 x 1/2 bolts provided, making certain that the oiling holes on the motor are facing up.
Using a light oil (SAE 20/30), oil the motor at each end of the shaft once a season or every six months when in use. If
the fan motor is a sealed bearing type there are no holes, no oiling is required.
