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SETTING UP YOUR STOVE
Your Model 211 Absolute Steel Hybrid woodstove has been shipped assembled except for two parts:
1)
The flue collar and cover plate, including the internal cover plate shield.
2)
Required bottom heat shield.
All necessary hardware and instructions are also packed in the firebox. Any optional items such as heat shields will be
packed separately.
1)
How to attach the Absolute Steel Hybrid flue collar & cover plate, and the cover
plate shield:
The Absolute Steel Hybrid is designed to be vented out the top or out the rear with an
easily convertible flue collar and cover plate. Each part is secure to the stove body with 4
bolts. You will need a 7/16” wrench or socket and ratchet to install these parts. The stove
is shipped with the cover plate installed over the rear flue exit with an internally mounted
heat shield. The flue collar is packed inside the firebox.
1. Decide which way you would like to vent your stove. This may be dependent on
the location of an existing chimney or the design of an existing hearth. Always pay
close attention to required clearances when considering stove placement
TOP VENTING:
1. If you are
top venting
, use the (4) bolts supplied making sure that the gasket on it
is secure and stays in place while installing. Use four of the bolts to attach the flue
collar to the stove body. The holes in the stove body are threaded to accept the
bolts. Alternate between the bolts while tightening to ensure even pressure. The
bolts should be tight enough to firmly compress the gasket. Do not over tighten.
REAR VENTING:
1. If you are
rear venting
, the cover plate has an internally mounted stainless steel heat shield. Two of the four
mounting bolts are longer to accommodate this shield and are diagonally opposite each other. Remove the (2) hex
nuts from these longer bolts using a 7/16” wrench or socket. Remove the shield and set the shield and nuts aside
for reuse.
2. Remove the (4) mounting bolts from the cover plate and transfer the cover plate to the top of the stove. Install the
(2) longer bolts diagonally opposite from each other (doesn’t matter which 2 holes). Working through the back flue
opening, reinstall the heat shield and snug it down with the (2) nuts. Install the remaining shorter (2) bolts.
3. You can now install the flue collar on the rear of the stove using the (4) 1/4-20 hex bolts supplied.
2)
Installation of the required bottom heat shield:
The Absolute Steel Hybrid was tested and listed with the use of the bottom heat shield. The bottom heat shield MUST
be installed prior to lighting the first fire. The attachment instructions can be used for both the ash pan and non-ash pan
versions of the Absolute Steel Hybrid. If your stove DOES NOT have an ash pan, the shield will be flat sheet metal
instead of formed sheet metal.
1. Locate the (4) 1/4-20 studs welded to the bottom of the stove. The studs
can be found in each corner, just behind each leg. With the attachment
flanges facing up, slide the heat shield under the stove centered on the
ash pan housing. The shield is symmetrical so there is no front or back.
2. Each attachment flange has (2) holes, one on each end. Align these holes
with the studs and push the shield up over the studs. It may be easier to
have a helper during this step.
3. Thread (1) 1/4-20 nut on each stud. 2-3 threads is all that’s necessary as
you want the shield to drop down and rest on the nuts, this will leave a
small air gap. DO NOT affix the shield firmly to the bottom of the stove.
Image above shows a top mounted
flue collar and rear cover plate
