Empire Comfort Systems St.Clair 3000 User manual

Printed in Canada
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
St.Clair 3000
(WB30FP-1 model)
Safety tested according to ULC S610,
UL 127 standards by an accredited
laboratory.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
phase II certified wood fireplace
compliant with 2020 cord wood standard
Installation and
Operation Manual
46193A
2020-10-06

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The following pages
provide general advice on
wood heating, detailed
instructions for safe and
effective installation, and
guidance on how to get the
best performance from this
fireplace.
It is highly recommended
that this wood burning hearth
product be installed and
serviced by professionals who
are certified by a «Qualified
Agency» such as NFI (National
Fireplace Institute®) or CSIA
(Chimney Safety Institute of
America) in the United States
and in Canada by WETT
(Wood Energy Technology
Transfer) or in Quebec
by APC (Association des
Professionnels du Chauffage).
Contact local building or fire
officials about restrictions
and installation inspection
requirements in your local
area.
A building permit might be
required for the installation of
this fireplace and the chimney
that it is connected to. It is
also highly recommended to
inform your home insurance
company.
Please read this entire manual
before installing and using this
fireplace.
A primary alternative heat
source should be available in
the home. This heating unit
may serve as a supplementary
heat source. The manufacturer
cannot be responsible for
additional heating costs
associated with the use of an
alternative heat source.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
THIS WOOD FIREPLACE
If this fireplace is not
installed properly,
combustible materials
near it may overheat
and catch fire.
To reduce the
risk of fire, follow
the installation
instructions in this
manual.
ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided. The
purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period. If it
cannot be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the
product. It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at
https://www.empirestove.com/product-registration.html
Registering the warranty will help to quickly nd the information needed on the unit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 7
1. Safety Information................................................................................................................... 7
2. General Information ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Performances.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Dimensions....................................................................................................................10
2.4 Materials........................................................................................................................13
2.5 Zone Heating .................................................................................................................13
2.6 Emissions and Efficiency .................................................................................................14
3. Fuel ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Tree Species..................................................................................................................14
3.2 Log Length ....................................................................................................................15
3.3 Piece Size .....................................................................................................................15
3.4 Compressed Wood Logs.................................................................................................15
3.5 Drying Time ...................................................................................................................16
4. Operating the Fireplace ........................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Using a Firescreen..........................................................................................................17
4.2 Blower Operation............................................................................................................17
5. Burning Wood Efficiently ...................................................................................................... 18
5.1 First Use........................................................................................................................18
5.2 Lighting Fires .................................................................................................................18
5.3 Combustion Cycles ........................................................................................................19
5.4 Rekindling a Fire.............................................................................................................20
5.5 Removing Ashes ............................................................................................................20
5.6 Air Intake Control ...........................................................................................................21
5.7 Fire Types......................................................................................................................21
6. Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Cleaning and Painting .....................................................................................................23
6.2 Refractory Material and Baffle ..........................................................................................23
6.3 Glass Door ....................................................................................................................24
6.4 Door .............................................................................................................................26
6.5 Exhaust System .............................................................................................................27
PART B – INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 29
7. Safety Information and Standards ....................................................................................... 29
7.1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................29
7.2 Standards......................................................................................................................30
8. Fireplace Installation............................................................................................................. 30
8.1 Standoff Installation ........................................................................................................30
8.2 Optional Carrying Handles ...............................................................................................30
8.3 Location ........................................................................................................................31
8.4 Clearances to Combustibles............................................................................................31
8.5 Framing Construction......................................................................................................31
8.6 Hearth Extension Construction .........................................................................................35

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8.7 Facing...........................................................................................................................39
8.8 Combustible Shelf Installation ..........................................................................................40
9. The Venting System .............................................................................................................. 40
9.1 Location ........................................................................................................................40
9.2 Supply of Combustion Air................................................................................................41
9.3 Chimney Installation ........................................................................................................41
9.4 Angled Wall Pass-Thru Installation ....................................................................................46
9.5 Chimney Support Installation............................................................................................46
9.6 Approved Chimneys .......................................................................................................48
Appendix 1: Installing the Door Overlay................................................................................... 50
Appendix 2: Faceplate Installation ........................................................................................... 51
Appendix 3: Optional Fresh Air Intake Installation .................................................................. 52
Appendix 4: Optional Traditional Hot Air Gravity Kit Installation ............................................ 53
Appendix 5: Optional Forced Air Kit Installation...................................................................... 58
Appendix 6: Optional Firescreen Installation ........................................................................... 59
Appendix 7: Refractory Panels Removal.................................................................................. 60
Appendix 8: Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle Installation ....................................................... 61
Appendix 9: Blower Replacement ............................................................................................ 62
Appendix 10: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...................................................................... 64
EMPIRE Limited Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................... 67
Dealer:
Installer:
Phone Number:
Serial Number:

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CERTIFICATION PLATE

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PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Safety Information
• This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a firescreen, sold
separately. The door may be opened, or firescreen removed only during lighting procedures or
reloading. Always close the door or put back on the firescreen after ignition. Do not leave the
fireplace unattended when the door is opened with or without a firescreen.
• WARNING : OPERATE ONLY WITH THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH THE
FIRESCREEN IN PLACE. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE
DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE FIREPLACE
OPERATION.
• Using a fireplace with cracked or broken components, such as glass, firebricks or baffle may
produce an unsafe condition and may damage the fireplace.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL (NAPHTHA), FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE
IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE
FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances.
• Burn only seasoned natural firewood.
• This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repairs for the proper operation. It is against
federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
in this manual.
• Do not obstruct air inlets. This fireplace needs air for its good operation.
• Do not block the hot air vents of the fireplace as this will cause the fireplace to overheat.
• A smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher should be installed in the
house. Location of detectors should be chosen wisely to avoid false alarm when reloading the
appliance. The location of the fire extinguisher should be known by all family members.
• Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this fireplace.
• Mixing of appliance components from different sources or modifying components is prohibited
and will void the warranty. Any modification of the fireplace that has not been approved in
writing by the testing authority is prohibited and violates CSA B365 and NFPA 211 standards.
• The manufacturer grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the poor installation or lack of
maintenance of this fireplace and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damages.
• Do not elevate the fire by means of grates, chenets, andirons or any other means.
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/

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2. General Information
2.1 Performances
Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume,
maximum burn time and maximum heat output.
Model St.Clair 3000 (WB30FP-1)
Fuel Type Dry Cordwood
Combustion Technology Non-Catalytic
Recommended heating area (sq. ft..)1 750 to 2,500 ft2(70 to 232 m2)
Overall firebox volume 3.0 ft3(0.085 m3)
EPA loading volume 2.61 ft3(0.074 m3)
Maximum burn time19 hours
Maximum heat output (dry cordwood)2 85,000 BTU/h (24.9 kW)
Overall heat output rate (min. to max.)2 3 18,057 BTU/h to 49,654 BTU/h
(5.19 kW to 14.52 kW)
Average overall efficiency3
Dry cordwood 65.7 % (HHV)4 70.8 % (LHV)5
Optimum efficiency6 72 %
Average particulate emissions rate7 0.99 g/h (EPA / CSA B415.1-10)8
Average CO9 50.1 g/h
1Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft,heat loss factors, climate, fuel type
and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is dened by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum
acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure.
2The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft3and 20 lb/ft3. Other performances are based on
a fuel load prescribed by the standard. The specied loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft3. The moisture content is between 19%
and 25%.
3As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.
4Higher Heating Value of the fuel.
5Lower Heating Value of the fuel.
6Optimum overall efciency at a specic burn rate (LHV).
7This appliance is ofcially tested and certied by an independent agency.
8Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17.
9Carbon monoxide.

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2.2 Specifications
Maximum log length10 18 in (457 mm) east-west
Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)
Baffle material Ceramic board
Approved for mobile home installation11 No
Type of door Double, glass with cast-iron frame
Type of glass Ceramic glass
Blower Included (up to 176 CFM)
Particulate emission standard12 EPA / CSA B415.1-10
USA standard (Safety) UL 127
Canada standard (Safety) ULC S610
10 North-south: ends of the logs visible, East-west: sides of the logs visible.
11 Mobile homes (Canada) or manufactured homes (USA): The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes”
better known as “mobile homes” as follows; buildings built on xed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels/axles and set on a permanent
foundation. In Canada, a mobile home is a dwelling for which the manufacture and assembly of each component is completed or substantially
completed prior to being moved to a site for installation on a foundation and connection to service facilities and which conforms to the CAN/CSA-
Z240 MH standard.
12 Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and ASTM E3053-17.

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2.3 Dimensions
Top view
Front view Front view - Door opening
G: Opening for Hot air gravity kit (ø 8").