Ashley AF700 Quick start guide

THIS MANUAL INCLUDES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MODEL AF700
FURNACE UTILIZING THE LISTED OPERATIONAL TYPES:
1. WOOD ADD-ON
2. WOOD ONLY
OWNER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL AF700
Installation is to be preformed by a
qualified installer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is certified UL 391
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
South Pittsburg, TN 37380 852426C-3203E
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emissions
standards.

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CAUTION:
The warm air supply outlet of the supplementary furnace shall not be connected to the cold-air return inlet
of the central furnace because a possibility exists of components of the central furnace overheating and
causing the central furnace to operate other than as intended.
Power source not controlled by furnace main disconnect.
Respect all local and national codes when installing this unit.
This unit is not to be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
This unit is designed to burn solid hardwood only.
38.39
26.07
1.97
33.63
28.01
40.73

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Combustible : Wood
Flue Pipe Diameter : 6” (153cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C) Class “A”
Minimum Chimney Height : 12’
Maximum Log Length : 22”
Electrical 120V, 60Hz, 1.8A per blower (5.6A on start up)
Dimensions
Combustion Chamber :
Width x Depth :
18.5” x 22” (469mm x 558mm)
Volume :
Cubic Feet:
3.6 cubic feet
Door Opening : Width x Height: 13.6” x 9.8” (345mm x 248mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door : (Viewing) Width x Height: 13” x 10.75” (330mm x 273mm)
Weight (lbs): 470
SPECIFICATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products.
By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY!
Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least
one tree each year. Future generations will thank you.

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SAFETY
Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
Danger: Risk of fire or explosion. Do not burn garbage, gasoline, naphtha, motor oil, or other inappropriate
materials. Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
Warning: Risk of fire. Do not operate with flue draft exceeding .060” water column/14.93 Pascals. Do not operate
with fuel loading and ash removal doors open. Do not store fuel or other combustible materials within marked
installation clearances. Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
Caution: Hot surfaces. Keep children away. Do not touch during operation.
The heat exchanger, flue pipe, and chimney must be cleaned regularly to remove accumulated creosote and
ash. Ensure that the heat exchanger, flue pipe, and chimney are cleaned at the end of the heating season to
minimize corrosion during the summer months. The appliance, flue pipe, and chimney must be kept in good
condition. These instructions also apply to a draft inducer if used. To prevent flame or smoke spillage, the slide
baffle must be pulled out and the fuel loading door left cracked for 10 seconds prior to opening door fully.
Load fuel carefully or damage may result.
Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
Do not use chemicals or fluids to ignite the fire.
Do not leave the furnace unattended when the door is slightly opened.
Do not burn garbage, flammable fluid such as gasoline, naphtha or motor oil.
Always close the door after the ignition.
Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about permits, restrictions and installations requirements
in your area.
INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FLUE PIPE JOINTS, AND FLUE PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES
ARE NOT DRAWN INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY, THE AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
CAUTION: CLEAN OUT OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE CHIMNEY, AND DRAFT INDUCER, IF USED, IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS,
CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.

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UNPACKING AND PRE-ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
1) Remove all packaging from the furnace.
2) Remove the supplied tools and parts from the furnace.
A) The supplied ash shovel and poker from the heat exchanger tube, behind the heat exchanger door at
the top of the unit.
BRICK ALIGNMENT
Inspect for any damage. Ensure that the bricks and ash grate are positioned correctly and not broken (see
illustration for proper brick arrangement).
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
The following is a list of tools and materials needed to install your furnace.
• 7/16” socket wrench.
• 5/16” socket (Best if using a power drill and a socket bit).
• Pair of pliers or channel-locks.
• Power drill with an 1/8” drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe..
• Sheet metal screws.
• Non-combustible floor protector as specified in this manual.
• All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular venting installation..
• Electrical wiring tools and supplies.
• Ductwork for supply and return air.
PROPER FIRE BRICK ALIGNMENT

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FURNACE INSTALLATION
Dimension Inch mm
A Backwall to Furnace 29 737
B Sidewall to Furnace 15 381
C Sidewall to Flue 18 458
D Backwall to Flue 18 458
E Supply Duct (first 6 feet) 6 153
F Supply Duct (after first 6 feet) 1 26
G Minimum Duct height 8 204
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
The installation of this furnace includes supplying electrical power, return (fresh air) ductwork, and supply air
ductwork. This furnace may be installed in two different configurations.
1) Stand alone wood furnace
2) Add-on wood furnace
See kit installation section in this manual to ensure proper assembly, installation and operation of your new
furnace.
If installing in an area with a fan it should not be allowed to create negative pressure in the room where the
furnace is installed.
LOCATING YOUR FURNACE (INSURE THAT THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED)
Your furnace must be installed as shown in this manual and in compliance with all local and national codes.
It is of the utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation
of the furnace. Refer to the table and diagrams below for minimum required clearances.
Back wall / Arrière Mur
Ceiling / Plafond
EF
G
D
Back wall / Arrière Mur
Side wall / Paroi Latérale
C
B
A
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

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MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES
Your furnace has recommended minimum maintenance clearance requirements. These clearances insure that
there is adequate room to preform maintenance and service your furnace. DO NOT store fuel within the specified
clearances. The clearances will change depending on what kits are installed with your furnace. See the tables
and diagram below to determine the clearances for your furnace.
Standard unit (no additional kits)
Dimension Inch mm
H Maintenance
Clearance (Front)
24 610
J Maintenance Clearance (Left) 10 254
K Maintenance
Clearance (Right)
10 254
L Maintenance
Clearance (Rear)
29 737
Unit with Blower Kit
Dimension Inch mm
H Maintenance
Clearance (Front)
24 610
J Maintenance Clearance (Left) 24 610
K Maintenance
Clearance (Right)
24 610
L Maintenance
Clearance (Rear)
36 915
P
M
Q
N
RR
JK
L
H
MAINTENANCE CLEARANCE
Dimension Inch mm
M* Front 22 558.8
N Flue rear 2 51
P** Left 8 204
Q** Right 8 204
R Flue Side 2 51
FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS
FLOOR PROTECTOR
The furnace must be placed on solid concrete, solid masonry, or when installed on a combustible floor, on a
floor protector. The floor protector is required to provide heat, live ember, and ash protection and must be of a
non-combustible, continuous solid surface to protect against infiltration of live embers and ash. Floor protection
must have and R-Value of at least 1.03. Refer to floor protector manufacturer’s instructions for installation directions.
The floor protector or non combustible floor must extend under the furnace and beyond each side as shown below.

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DUCTWORK INSTALLATION
We strongly recommend that the hot air ductwork be installed by a home heating specialist. If doing the installation
yourself, before you decide which installation will best suit your needs, consult a qualified heating technician and
follow his recommendations as to the safest and most efficient method of installation.
This furnace can be installed in three ways, as a stand alone unit, parallel, and in series with an existing furnace.
SUPPLY AIR (HOT AIR) PLENUM
The warm-air supply duct shall be constructed of metal in accordance with NFPA 90B, 2-1.1. The plenums installed
to the furnace shall be constructed of metal in accordance with NFPA 90B, 2-1.3.
When installing this furnace the hot air plenum is to have a minimum height of 24” (610mm) if the top of the first
vertical section is not flush with the top of the first horizontal section of ductwork. If the top of the plenum is flush
with the top of the first horizontal section of ductwork then the minium height is 15” (381mm).
RETURN AIR (FRESH AIR)
The return (fresh) air intake on the furnace is on the rear of the unit. The ductwork must be mechanically attached
to the unit or blower kit box with sheet metal screws to ensure a proper operation.
26.25
6.12
SUPPLY AIR (HOT AIR)
DUCTWORK OUTLET SIZE
SUPPLY AIR PLENUM
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 24”
SUPPLY AIR PLENUM WITH
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 15”

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STAND ALONE INSTALLATION
If installing this furnace as a stand alone unit, ensure all local codes and all instructions in this manual are followed,
including clearance to combustibles, floor protector specifications and safety warnings.
PARALLEL FURNACE INSTALLATION
To install the new furnace in parallel with an existing furnace follow the instructions for series installation with a
few additional requirements listed below.
The return air will duct directly to the return of the new furnace, and not be pulling through any other furnace.
The output of the existing furnace must be equal to or greater than this wood furnace.
If installing in a parallel configuration the ductwork may need adjustments so as to maintain the static pressure
between 0.2” W.C. And 0.05” W.C.
A back flow damper must be installed in the supply ductwork of the new furnace, to ensure that air does not
circulate back through the wood furnace.
Some installation configurations may require dampers to be installed in the supply ductwork of both furnaces.

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CENTRAL INSTALLATION
ADD-ON INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION A
SOLID FUEL
FURNACE
FILTER BOX
EXISTING
FURNACE
COLD AIR
RETURN WARM AIR
TO EXISTING
DUCT WORK
INSTALLATION B
SOLID FUEL
FURNACE
FILTER BOX
COLD AIR
RETURN
EXISTING
FURNACE
PLENUM
COLLECTOR
BOX
WARM AIR
TO EXISTING
DUCT WORK

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INSTALLATION D
INSTALLATION E

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INSTALLATION H
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
INSTALLATION FINSTALLATION G

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ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
THERMODISC
THERMODISC
COVER
4” ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOX
BLOWERS
BLOWERS GASKET CLIP NUTS
(Not used in the upper center hole.)
ASSEMBLY OF FURNACE
Your furnace requires the following items to be assembled or installed by the service person:
Blowers and Blower Controls
Electrical Connections
1) Remove all parts from inside the furnace and inspect for damage, including the firebrick as some breakage
could occur during shipment.
2) Install the thermodisc on rear of furnace cabinet with the two screws provided. Mount the conduit assembly
from the junction box to the thermostat bracket. Crimp the two female terminals to each of the wire leads.
Plug the wires to the thermodisc. NOTE: It does not matter which of the two wires plugs to which terminal on
the thermodisc.
3) Remove blowers from cartons. Remove junction box cover. Attach clip nuts as in figure shown. Install blower(s)
and gasket(s with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolts as shown.
4) Wire right side blower first (See wiring diagram) and replace cover on junction box on blower.
5) Wire left blower same as above and replace cover.
6) Check operation of shaker grates with grate handle before operating furnace.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
All electrical connections should be done by a qualified electrician
It is recommended to connect the furnace to its own 15 amp 120 Volt circuit from the house power supply
NOTE:
Wire leads from the distribution blower are usually BOTH BLACK.
Makes no difference which leads from the motor(s) connects to
the corresponding leads coming out of the conduit.

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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
CHIMNEY
Your wood furnace may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney, matching the diameter of the
exhaust. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365 standard; therefore it must
be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the
National Building Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement.
(Round flues are the most efficient).
The interior diameter of the chimney flue must be identical to the furnace smoke exhaust. A flue which is too
small may cause draft problems, while a large flue favors rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-up of
creosote and the risk of chimney fires. Note that it is the chimney and not the furnace which creates the draft
effect; your furnace’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
• It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
• The exterior portion should be double or triple wall pipe to ensure proper draft.
• The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a
height of 2’ (0.6m).
• Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. The interior chimney will be
hotter than an exterior chimney that is being cooled by the ambient air outside the house. Therefore the
gas which circulates will cool slower, thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires.
• The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
• Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is not
obstructed thus blocking the draft, and it should be cleaned when used regularly.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too
much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into
the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints.
An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.
Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it is not too close to neighbors or in a valley which may cause
unhealthy or nuisance conditions.

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MASONRY CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration
and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the furnace is installed and operated. When connecting the
furnace through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed as explained in the
“Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs” Section.

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COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS
Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a
5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a
wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315
(Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) or its equivalent.
Keep a minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick masonry between
the clay liner and wall combustibles. The clay liner shall run
from the brick masonry outer surface to the inner surface of
the chimney flue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly
grout or cement the clay liner in place to the chimney flue
liner.
Method B. 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed, factory-
built Solid-Pak chimney section with insulation of 1” (25.4 mm)
or more, build a wall pass-through with a minimum 9” (228.6
mm) air space between the outer wall of the chimney length
and wall combustibles. Use sheet metal supports fastened
securely to wall surfaces on all sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6
mm) air space. When fastening supports to chimney length,
do not penetrate the chimney liner (the inside wall of the
Solid-Pak chimney). The inner end of the Solid-Pak chimney
section shall be flush with the inside of the masonry chimney
flue, and sealed with a non-water soluble refractory cement.
Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration.
Method C. 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Starting with a minimum 24 gauge (.024” [.61 mm])
6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum 24
gauge ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels
of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through. There
shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area containing
fiberglass insulation, from the outer surface of the wall thimble
to wall combustibles. Support the wall thimble, and cover
its opening with a 24-gauge minimum sheet metal support.
Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space. There should also be a
support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney connector.
See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces
on all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure the metal
chimney connector do not penetrate chimney flue liner.
Method D. 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Start with a solid-pak listed factory built chimney
section at least 12” (304 mm) long, with insulation of 1” (25.4
mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8” (2 inches [51 mm]
larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector). Use this
as a pass-through for a minimum 24-gauge single wall steel
chimney connector. Keep solid-pak section concentric with
and spaced 1” (25.4 mm) off the chimney connector by
way of sheet metal support plates at both ends of chimney
section. Cover opening with and support chimney section
on both sides with 24 gauge minimum sheet metal supports.
See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces
on all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure chimney flue
do not penetrate flue liner.
NOTES:
Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the
wall pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner flue liner face. A chimney connector
shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.

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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the furnace outlet. If this is not the case,
we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft.
The furnace pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm.
It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
Your connector should be assembled in such a way that the male section (crimped end) of the pipe faces down.
Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. Seal the joints with furnace cement.
The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot, with
the upper end of the section toward the chimney. Any installation with a horizontal run of furnace pipe must
conform to NFPA 211. You may contact NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request the latest edition
of the NFPA Standard 211.
To insure a good draft, the total length of the furnace pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to 3.04 m).
(Except for cases of vertical installation, cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be much longer
and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling of the room).
There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system.
Installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer” (fireplace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited.
Furthermore, installation of a draft damper is not recommended. With a controlled combustion wood furnaces
the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the furnace and not at the exhaust.
To
Appliance

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FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You
must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through
and “T” section package, firestops (where needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain
proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer. The chimney must be the required
height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation.