Breckwell SW4100 User manual

Owner’s Operation and Instruction Manual
SAFETY NOTICE:
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may
If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may
result. For your safety, follow the installation instruc-
result. For your safety, follow the installation instruc-
tions. Never use make-shi compromises during the
tions. Never use make-shi compromises during the
installation of this heater. Contact local building or
installation of this heater. Contact local building or
re ocials about permits, restrictions and installa-
re ocials about permits, restrictions and installa-
tion requirements in your area.
tion requirements in your area.
CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before you install or
use your new room heater. Failuretofollowinstruc-
tions may result in property damage, bodily injury,
or even death.
Improper Installation Could Void
Your Warranty!
SAFETY TESTED TO UL 1482 and ULC-S627
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOODSTOVE
WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED
Breckwell
227 Industrial Park Road P.O.
Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Phone: [phone]
Web: www.BRECKWELL.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU TO OR-
DER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DESCRIPTION PART #
B36 Blower Assembly - 100 CFM 69354
Combustion Air Adapter 892021
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.
e instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482 and ULC-S627 standards.
CAUTIONS:
• 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 STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
• THIS MODEL NOT APPROVED FOR MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION.
Combustible : Wood
Colors : Metallic Black
Flue Pipe Diameter : 6” (15.3cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Hieght : 12’ (3.7m)
Maximum Log Length : 21” (53.4cm)
Dimensions
Overall :
Depth x Width x Height :
32” x 27 1/4” x 34-1/8” (81cm x 69cm x 87cm)
Combustion Chamber :
Width x Depth :
22 3/4”x 21” (578mm x 533mm)
Volume :
Cubic Feet:
3.11 ³ (.0881m³)
Door Opening : Width x Height: 16” x 8” (41cm x 20cm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door : (Viewing) Width x Height: 14 7/16” x 9 1/8” (37cm x 23cm)
Weight (lbs): 430 lbs (195kg)

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WARRANTYINFORMATIONCARD
Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________
City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________
Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________
Fuel Type: Wood Coal Pellet Gas Other _________________________
Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________
City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________
If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________
Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________
Reason for Purchase: Alternative Heat Main Heat Source
Decoration Cost Other _________________________
What was the determining factor for purchasing your new appliance?_______
I have read the owner’s manual that accompanies this unit and fully understand the:
Installation  Operation  and Maintenance  of my new appliance.
Print Name Signature Date
Please attach a copy of your purchase receipt.
Warranty not valid without a Proof of Purchase.
Warranty information must be received within 30 days of original purchase.
Detach this page from this manual, fold in half with this page to the inside and tape together. Apply a
stamp and mail to the address provided. You may use an envelope if you choose.
You may register online by going to www.usstove.com
All information submitted will be kept strictly condential. Information provided will not be sold for advertising purposes.
Contact information will be used solely for the purpose of product notications.

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United States Stove Company
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
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Tools and Materials Needed For Installation
You will need a drill with a 1/8” bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe. A 5/16” socket/wrench or screw driver to install
pedestal trim, room air deector, and blower assembly described below. A 1/2” socket/wrench to install ue collar. A non-combustible
oor protector as specied in this manual. All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular chimney
installation.
Assembly
Flue Collar Assembly:
1. Mount the ue collar to the top of the unit as shown using the (3) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 bolts, (3) washers, and (3) weld
tabs provided in the parts box.
Firebrick Conguration:
1. Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration below.
Side view of flue collar
mount to heater top
Brick Configuration
HEATER
TOP
WELD
TAB
5/16-18 x 1-1/2
BOLT

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Combustion Air Intake
This appliance requires a source of combustion air. If you home is of tight construction or has nega-
tive pressure problems, you will need an outside source of air.
You have two options. You may cut a rectangular hole in the floor of your home and the floor protector, or
purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit from your local hardware supply store and install it on the rear of the
pedestal.
If your choice is to cut a rectangular hole in the floor and flooring protector, refer to the below illustrations for
assistance. You must place a rodent screen between the floor protector and the floor to prevent passage of
any unwanted vermin into your home.
If using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES NOT close by means of
a flap or trap door. You must purchase a style that allows a continuous in-flow of air and that has a rodent
screen. You will also need a Combustion AirAdapter to attach to the pedestal of the appliance. This adapter
can be purchased from your dealer.
If your home is not of tight construction, you can just simply remove the 4” round knockout in the rear of the
pedestal.
“Combustion Air thru Unit Base” installation:
First,decide thelocation of theappliance.Then, cuta 2”x 6”rectangular openinginthe floorprotector
within the appliance base’s perimeter. Using the flooring protector as a template, position it in place
and mark onto the floor of your home where to make your next cut. Make the cut in your home’s floor
slightly larger than the 2” x 6” to accommodate any misalignment.Attach a piece of screen over the
hole to prevent any unwanted vermin entering your home. Complete your appliance install.
“Dryer Venting Kit” installation:
Beginby installingthe 4” adapterto therear ofthe applianceusingthe screwsprovided. Ifnot already,
remove the round knock-out from the pedestal. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for
attaching the dryer vent kit to the home. Then attach it to the adapter on the appliance.
“Combustion Air thru Unit Base” Installation “Dryer Venting Kit” Installation
FLOOR PROTECTOR Home’s Floor
Rodent Screen
Non-Combustible Floor
Make a 2” x 6” (51mm x 152mm)
cutout through both the oor
protector and home’s ooring
within the perimeter of the
appliance’s base.

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INSTALLATION
SAFETY NOTICE
• IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS,
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
• USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
• KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
• 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.
• IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE
THE FIRE OF OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN
REQUIRED.
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney and in an area that will favor
the most ecient heat distribution possible throughout the house. e stove must, therefore, be installed in the
room where the most time is spent and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce
radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection,
that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If necessary,
the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the installation of a blower.
e wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat
may occur.
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of re
or fail to respect required clearances.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS THE PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.

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FLOOR PROTECTOR
Your wood stove should be placed on a 1 inch, non-combustible surface with a k factor of 0.84. For multiple
layers, add R-values of each layer to determine the overall R-value. e R value for the required board is 1.2. If
there is a horizontal section of chimney connector, the oor protector should go under it and 2 inches beyond
each side.
Convert specication to R-value:
k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R=1/k x T
C-factor is given: R=1/C
Example:
If the oor protector is 4” brick with a C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8” mineral board with a “k” factor of 0.29
the total R-value of the system is:
4” brick C=1.25, R=1/1.25=0.8
1/8” mineral board K=0.29, R=1/0.29 x 0.125=0.431
Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231
Total R is greater than 1.2, the system is acceptable.
e oor protector should exceed the stove as follows:
e oor protector must be listed to UL1618.
- Canadian installations require 8” (203mm)
Model Front Sides Rear
SW4100 26”
(660mm)
8”
(203mm)
6”
(152mm)

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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation
of the stove. Refer to the tables below :
• Floor to ceiling height must be at least 7’ (2.13m) in all cases.
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of the unit.
• e clearance between the ue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical ue pipe.
• e chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, a
oor, or a ceiling.
• For Canadian installations, where passage through a wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired,
the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
• A ue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a minimum clearance of 18” (457.2mm).
• To reduce ue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
Single Wall Pipe
Model A B C D E F
SW4100 14
(358mm)
20
(508mm)
17.5
(445mm)
30.5
(775mm)
11
(279mm)
24
(610mm)

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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)
Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the
case, we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the dra.
e stove 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 smoke pipe 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. Each inner joint should be sealed
with high temperature silicone. Outer joints should be sealed with high temperature tape.
e 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 chimney 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 dra, the total length of the coupling 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).
ere should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system.
Installation of a “barometric dra stabilizer” (replace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited.
Furthermore, installation of a dra damper is not recommended. Indeed, with a controlled combustion wood
stove, the dra is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust. e dra
should be measured at 0.06”w.c. for proper dra.
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Appliance

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CHIMNEY
Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory built or masonry chimney. 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 specications.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specications of the
National Building Code. It must be lined with re clay bricks, metal, or clay tiles sealed together with re ce-
ment. (Round ues are the most ecient).
e interior diameter of the chimney ue must be identical to the stove smoke exhaust. A ue which is too
small may cause dra problems, while a large ue favours rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-up
of creosote and the risk of chimney res. Note that it is the chimney and not the stove which creates the
dra eect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate dra from your chimney.
e following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
1. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
2. It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
3. e chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a
height of 2’ (0.6m). Any nearby obstruction or tree can push air down onto the chimney causing a possible
back dra.
4. Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior chimney
will, by denition, be hotter than an exterior chimney, being heated up by the ambient air in the house.
erefore, the gas which circulates will cool more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the
risk of chimney res. Outside chimney pipe should be double or tripple wall to ensure heat is retained in
the chimney to encorporate the correct dra.
5. e dra caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
6. Using a re screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is
not obstructed thus blocking the dra, and should be cleaned when used regularly.

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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, restops (where needed), insulation shield, roof ashing, chimney cap, etc.
Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer. e chimney must be the
required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper dra operation.

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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 stove is installed and operated. When con-
necting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed.

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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) mini-
mum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. e clay
liner must conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specication 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. e clay liner shall
run from the brick masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chim-
ney ue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or cement the
clay liner in place to the chimney ue 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). e inner end of
the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be ush with the inside of the mason-
ry chimney ue, 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: Start-
ing with a minimum 24 gage (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chim-
ney connector, and a minimum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble which
has two air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through.
ere shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area containing ber-
glass insulation, from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall com-
bustibles. Support the wall thimble, and cover its opening with a 24-gage
minimum sheet metal support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space. ere
should also be a support sized to t and hold the metal chimney connec-
tor. 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 ue 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 chim-
ney connector. Keep solid-pak section concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4
mm) o 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 gage minimum sheet metal supports. See
that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make
sure fasteners used to secure chimney ue line.
NOTES:
1. 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 in-
ner ue liner face.
2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a
oor, or ceiling.

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OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR
For air tight houses and houses with negative pressure problems, your wood stove must have a fresh air intake
installed. You can either purchase a dryer venting kit from your local hardware supply or cut a hole in the
ooring protector and home’s oor as shown in the illustration at the beginning of this manual.
Outside combustion air may be required if :
1. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-dras occur whether
or not there is combustion present.
2. Existing fuel-red equipment in the house, such as replaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not
operate properly, suer smoke roll-out when opened, or back-dras occur whether or not there is combustion
present.
3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
4. e house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight tting windows and/or has any powered
devices that exhaust house air.
5. ere is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
Illustration: Optional securing of heater to the Floor.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOORING

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TYPE WEIGHT
(LBS. CU. FT., DRY)
PER CORD EFFICIENCY
RANKING
SPLITS MILLIONS
BTU’s/CORD
Hickory 63 4500 1.0 Well 31.5
White Oak 48 4100 .9 Fair 28.6
Red Oak 46 3900 .8 Fair 27.4
Beech 45 3800 .7 Hard 26.8
Sugar Maple 44 3700 .6 Fair 26.2
Black Oak 43 3700 .6 Fair 25.6
Ash 42 3600 .5 Well 25.0
Yellow Birch 40 3400 .4 Hard 23.8
Red Maple 38 3200 .3 Fair 22.6
Paper Birch 37 3100 .3 Easy 22.1
Elm/Sycamore 34 2900 .2 Very Dicult 20.1
Red Spruce 29 1800 .1 Easy 16.1
WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION
Your heating unit was designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burned. Waste and other ammable materials
should not be burned in your stove. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specic varieties have better energy yields
than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use DRY WOOD only in your wood stove. e wood should have dried for 9 to 15 months,
such that the humidity content (in weight) is reduced below 20% of the weight of the log. It is very important to keep in mind that
even if the wood has been cut for one, two, or even more years, it is not necessarily dry if it has been stored in poor conditions. Under
extreme conditions it may rot, instead of drying. is point cannot be over stressed; the vast majority of the problems related to the
operation of a wood stove is caused by the fact that the wood used was too damp or has dried in poor conditions. ese problems can be:
- ignition problems
- creosote build-up causing chimney res
- low energy yield
- blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. e wood should not be stored directly on
the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be le between each row of logs, which should be
placed in the sunniest location possible. e upper layer of wood should be protected from the elements but not the sides.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about ve inches in diameter) parallel to the door on the bed
of red embers.
Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished within 90 seconds from the
time if was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.
If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly cut. Do not use this wood in
your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney, creating potential conditions for a chimney re. Using
wet or freshly cut wood could cause rust in the rebox.

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THE FIRST FIRES
e fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited, only burn small res
in your stove for the rst four hours of operation. Never open the air control more than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.
Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove. e odors could be smelled during the 3 or 4 rst res. Never
start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating. Animals / People with lung problems should not be present
during the curing process.
IGNITION
Aer making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), place several rumpled sheets of
paper in the center of the combustion chamber. Place 8 to 10 pieces of small dry kindling wood over the paper in the form of a tent.
You may also place a few pieces of heating wood, but choose the smaller ones. No chemical product should be used to light the re.
Before igniting the paper and kindling wood, it is recommended that you warm up the chimney. is is done in order to avoid back
dra problems oen due to negative pressure in the house. If such is the case, open a window slightly near the stove and twist together
a few sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to the mouth of the pipe inside the
combustion chamber to warm up the chimney. Once the updra movement is initiated, you are ready to ignite the stove by lighting
the paper and kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.
When you have achieved a good bed of hot embers, we recommend the following burn procedures:
HEATING
Controlled combustion is the most ecient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type of combustion you
want for each given situation. e wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply
in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit a larger
quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. e air intake control on your stove is very simple. If you pull on it out completely
towards you, it is fully open. If you push on it until it stops the combustion air is reduced to a minimum. Real operating conditions
may give very dierent results than those obtained during testing according to the species of wood used, its moisture content, the size
and density of the pieces, the length of the chimney, altitude and outside temperature. Do not overheat the unit. Flue gas temperatures
shou.d remain between 300° and 500°. Any lower, creosote will form, any higher and to much heat will be lost.
CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase firing for any reason. Doing so could
result in heater damage and will void your warranty.
SW4100
Primary Air Settings
(Slide Damper is located in center of stove under hearth plate)
(Damper Adjustment: Pulling out on damper increases air)
Electric Blower Speed Setting (Variable)
(Blower is on High when turned “ON”, Rotate clockwise
until stop for “LOW”.)
Burn Rate Adjust Damper from fully closed Burn Time Blower Speed
Low 1/8” (3.2mm) @ 30 minutes Low
Medium - Low 1/4” (6.3mm) @ 30 minutes Low
Medium - High 1-1/8” (12.7mm) @ 30 minutes Low
High approx. 3” (76mm) all minutes High

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WARNINGS
• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER
FIRING IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
• THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD
STOVE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.
• NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX.
RELOADING
Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air
controls to maximum a few seconds prior to opening the stove’s door. en proceed by opening the door very
slowly; open it one or two inches for 5 to 10 seconds, before opening it completely to increase the dra and thus
eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow combustion in the stove. en bring the red embers to
the front of the stove and reload the unit.
For optimal operation of your wood stove, we recommend you to operate it with a wood load approximately
equivalent to the height of re bricks. Do not build the re where the logs can roll and strike the glass or roll
out of the stove during loading.
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room. In the case of negative
pressure, it is a good idea to allow fresh air in the room either by opening a window slightly or by installing a
fresh air intake system on an outside wall.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal - When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. e creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney ue of a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot re. e chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If
creosote has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re.
We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately
18” above the stove. is thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the
smoke exhaust system. e ideal temperature for these gases is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below
these temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above 500 degrees, heat is wasted since a too large
quantity is lost into the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn dry wood. is allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote
deposit.
• Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper
operating temperatures. e secondary combustion can only take place if the rebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.
If a chimney or creosote re occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the re to go out and the heater to
cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure there
is no more creosote deposits remaining in the chimney.

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ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches deep. Always empty
the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting
lid. e closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible oor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the close container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other
waste shall not be placed in this container.
CAUTIONS:
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE
STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
MAINTENANCE
Your wood stove is a high eciency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform
a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in
which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodi-
cally for creosote buildup or obstructions.
Never operate the unit without the berboard properly installed.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove o imme-
diately. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other
materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mould-
ings and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards aer replacing. When
replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where
wood stoves are sold. e glass should be washed only when cold.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in or-
der to insure good control over the combustion, maximum eciency and security. To change the door gasket,
simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone
sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24 hours
aer having completed this operation.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE
STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry so cloth that will not harm the paint nish. If the paint becomes scratched or
damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200° F heat resistant
paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with ne sand paper, clean it properly, and
apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.

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