Century Heating S244 User manual

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CENTURY E.P.A. WOOD STOVE MANUAL
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Verified and tested following
ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC..
1700, Leon-Harmel, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada G1N 4R9
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

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INTRODUCTION
Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in
North America, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum
satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood
heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation,
operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove in North America comply with
ULC-S627 and UL-1482 standards.
Readthisentiremanualbeforeyouinstallanduseyournewstove. Ifthisstoveisnotproperly
installed,ahousefiremayresult. Toreducetheriskof fire, followthe installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Consultyour municipal building departmentorfire officials aboutrestrictions andinstallation
requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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 DURING IGNITION.
•DO NOT BURN WASTE,FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE,NAPHTHA,OR MOTOR OIL.
•DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
•ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION.
•DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your stove. Keep your sales
invoice. We also recommend that you register
your warranty online at
www.century-heating.com
Registering your warranty online will help us
track rapidly the information we need on your
stove.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................4
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 4
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE................................................................................................. 4
1.3 CLEARANCES ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.1 Reduced clearances .................................................................................................... 6
1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR ......................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM)........................................................................................................11
2.1 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 CHIMNEY.............................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney........................................... 13
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney...................................... 24
2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR ................................................................................................... 27
2.4 DRAFT.................................................................................................................................... 29
2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR........................................................................................... 29
2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN)............................................ 31
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION...................................................................................................................................32
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 32
3.2 FUEL....................................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs .................................................................................. 35
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test....................................................................................... 35
3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING......................................................................................... 35
3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE............................................................................................................... 36
3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE ................................................................................................. 37
3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION........................................................................................... 38
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................39
4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE................................................................... 39
4.2 GLASS..................................................................................................................................... 39
4.3 GASKETING.......................................................................................................................... 40
4.4 ASH REMOVAL USING THE ASH DRAWER................................................................. 40
4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ......................................................................................... 41
SECTION 5.0 FEATURES......................................................................................................................................42
5.1 S244.......................................................................................................................................... 42

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5.2 FW2470 .................................................................................................................................. 43
5.3 FW2700 .................................................................................................................................. 44
5.4 FW3000 .................................................................................................................................. 45
CENTURY HEATING LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................46

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SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION
When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Century wood stove is
suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Century wood
stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home, except for the FW2470 model
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and
the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code
requirements. In the USA, theANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of
local code requirements.
In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities
having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements
might apply locally.
1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.WHERE SUCH
ACTION IS CONSIDERED,THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.
•DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
•CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS,e.g. GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES,MAY RENDER THIS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE.
•ASOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
•CONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL,OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR
USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat
distribution throughout the house. The stove should 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 at the floor level. The stove’s convection effect is facilitated by the installation of a
blower.

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1.3 CLEARANCES
Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly fromthe floor protector to the ceiling must
be a minimumof 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the
front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be placed so as to
maintain the minimum clearances to combustible walls specified for each type of connector used.
See Table 1.3 below for all clearance measures. Refer to Figure 1.3 for a diagram of each of the
measures A through C. Clearances to combustible materials
MODELS BACK (A)
Single wall pipe / Double wall SIDES (B) Single wall pipe / Double wall CORNERS (C) Single wall pipe / Double wall HEIGHT (D)*
S244 15.5" (395mm) / 15.5" (395mm) 18" (455mm) / 18" (455mm) 10" (255mm) / 10" (255mm) 56" (1.42m)
FW2470 17" (430mm) / 5.5" (140mm) 10.5" (265mm) / 2.5 (65mm) 10.5" (265mm) / 2.5 (65mm) 54" (1.37m)
FW2700 15.5" (395mm) / 15.5" (395mm) 17.5" (420mm) / 17.5" (420mm) 11" (280mm) / 11" (280mm) 54.5" (1.38m)
FW3000 15" (380mm) / 15" (380mm) 26" (660mm) / 26" (660mm) 12" (305mm) / 12" (305mm) 54" (1.37m)
*Height, from floor protection to ceiling
You ma
y
decrease these clearances b
y
installin
g
heat radiation shields between the walls or the
ceilin
g
and the stove. These heat radiation shields must be installed permanentl
y
, and can
includesheetmetal,arigidnon-combustiblesheet or a masonr
y
wall. Theinstallationstandards
of such heat radiation shields are listed on the following page.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO PLACE WOOD WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES
TABLE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials
For mobile home installation
•Outside air kit with a listed double wall connector(CAN: ULC S641; USA: UL103) and
listed compatible chimney system(CAN: ULC S629; USA: UL103HT)
•Use clearances from combustibles specified in the double wall connector installation.
CAUTION: The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, wall and ceiling/roof
must be maintained.
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FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials

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1.3.1 Reduced clearances
You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or
the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and
can include sheet metal, a rigid non-combustible sheet or a masonry wall.
Clearances of not less than 1" (25 mm) and not more than 3" (76 mm) between the bottom
of the shield and the floor and not less than 3" (76 mm) between the top of the shield and
the ceiling must be respected to allow vertical air circulation behind the shield. The shield
must extend 20" (500 mm) above the stove top and 18" (450mm) to each side of the stove
(see Graphic 1).
Following the installation of such a heat radiation shield, the clearances mentioned on the
stove certification plate may be reduced as stated in the following table.
TYPE OF PROTECTION
Reducing Clearances With
Shielding
Sides and
Rear/Back Top
Sheetmetal, aminimum of0,024" (0,61mm)spacedout
at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see
graphic 2). 67% 50%
Ceramictiles, oran equivalentnon-combustiblematerial
on fire-proof supports spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by
non-combustible spacers (see graphic 3). 50% 33%
Ceramictiles, oran equivalentnon-combustiblematerial
on fire-proof supports with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61
mm)sheet metalbackingspacedoutatleast1" (25mm)
by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 4)
67% 50%
Brick spacedoutat least1" (25mm)by non-combustible
spacers (see graphic 5) 50% N/A
Brick with a minimum of 0,024" (0,61 mm) sheet metal
backing spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by non-
combustible spacers (see graphic 6).
67% N/A

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Graphic 1
A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection.
B- 500 mm (20 po.) minimum;
C- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ;
E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum;
F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum.
1- Wall shielding ;
2- Non-combustible spacers ;
3- Ceiling shielding ;
4- Combustible wall ;
5- Ceiling;
6- Heater (side view) ;
7- Heater (top view).

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Graphic 2
A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
1- Combustible wall ;
2- Non-combustible spacer;
3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal.
Graphic 3
A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacer;
3- Fire-proof support;
4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material.
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Graphic 4
A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacer;
3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal;
4- Fire-proof support;
5- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material.

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Graphic 5
A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacer;
3- Brick.
Graphic 6
A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum;
1- Combustible wall;
2- Non-combustible spacer;
3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal;
4- Brick.