Empire Comfort Systems GATEWAY 1700 User manual

Installation
and Operation
Manual
MOBILE
HOME
Printed in Canada
Safety tested according to
ULC S627, UL 1482 and
UL 737 standards by an
accredited laboratory.
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 STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45976A
2019-05-22
US Environmental Protection
Agency phase II certified wood
stove compliant with 2020
cordwood standard.
GATEWAY 1700
(WB17FS MODEL)

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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 stove.
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 stove 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
stove.
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 STOVE.
If this stove 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.

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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...........................................................................................................................14
2.5 Zone Heating ....................................................................................................................14
2.6 Emissions and Efficiency....................................................................................................15
3. Fuel ........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Tree Species .....................................................................................................................15
3.2 Log Length .......................................................................................................................16
3.3 Piece Size.........................................................................................................................16
3.4 Compressed Wood Logs....................................................................................................16
3.5 Drying Time.......................................................................................................................16
4. Stove Operation .................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Using a Blower..................................................................................................................18
4.2 The Use of a Fire Screen....................................................................................................19
5. Burning Wood Efficiently ..................................................................................................... 19
5.1 First Use ...........................................................................................................................19
5.2 Lighting Fires ....................................................................................................................19
5.3 Combustion Cycles............................................................................................................20
5.4 Rekindling a Fire................................................................................................................21
5.5 Removing Ashes................................................................................................................21
5.6 Air Intake Control...............................................................................................................22
5.7 Fire Types .........................................................................................................................22
6. Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 Heater ..............................................................................................................................24
6.2 Glass Door........................................................................................................................25
6.3 Door .................................................................................................................................26
6.4 Exhaust System ................................................................................................................28
6.5 Frequency.........................................................................................................................28
PART B - INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 30
7. Safety Information and Standards ....................................................................................... 30
7.1 Mobile Home.....................................................................................................................30
7.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation...............................................................................30
7.3 Location of the Certification Label ......................................................................................31

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Dealer:
Installer:
Phone Number:
Serial Number:
8. Clearances to Combustible Material.................................................................................... 31
8.1 Clearances........................................................................................................................33
8.2 Floor Protection.................................................................................................................37
8.3 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely.......................................................................37
9. The Venting System .............................................................................................................. 41
9.1 General ............................................................................................................................41
9.2 Suitable Chimneys.............................................................................................................41
9.3 Minimum Chimney Height...................................................................................................43
9.4 Chimney Location..............................................................................................................43
9.5 Supply of Combustion Air ..................................................................................................44
9.6 Installing the Chimney Connector .......................................................................................45
Appendix 1: Legs Installation ................................................................................................... 48
Appendix 2: Pedestal Installation ............................................................................................. 51
Appendix 3: Door Overlay Installation...................................................................................... 53
Appendix 4: Decorative Panels................................................................................................. 54
Appendix 5: Optional Air Mate Installation............................................................................... 55
Appendix 6: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation............................................................. 56
Appendix 7: Optional Fire Screen Installation.......................................................................... 57
Appendix 8: Optional Blower and Thermodisc Installation ..................................................... 58
Appendix 9: Air Tubes and Baffle Installation .......................................................................... 59
Appendix 10: Mobile Home Installation ................................................................................... 61
Appendix 11: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...................................................................... 62
Empire Limited Lifetime Warranty ............................................................................................. 65

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CERTIFICATION PLATE

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PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Safety Information
• This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold
separately. The door may be opened, or fire screen removed only during lighting procedures or
reloading. Always close the door or put back on the fire screen after ignition. Do not leave the stove
unattended when the door is opened with or without the fire screen.
• WARNING : OPERATE ONLY WITH THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH THE
FIRE SCREEN 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 STOVE OPERATION.
• Using a stove with cracked or broken components, such as glass, firebricks or baffle may produce
an unsafe condition and may damage the stove.
• Open the air control fully before opening the loading door.
• 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 STOVE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE
WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances.
• Burn only seasoned natural firewood.
• This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions.
• Do not elevate the fire by using a grate.
• Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this appliance.
• 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.
• A smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher should be installed in the
house. The location of the fire extinguisher should be known by all family members.
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 Gateway 1700
Combustion technology Non-catalytic
Fuel Type Dry Cordwood
Recommended heating area (sq. ft.)1500 to 1,800 ft2(46 to 167 m2)
Nominal firebox volume 1.9 ft3(0.054 m3)
Maximum burn time16 hours
Maximum heat output (dry cordwood)265,000 BTU/h (19 kW)
Overall heat output rate (min. to max.)2 3 15,650 BTU/h to 23,300 BTU/h
(4.6 kW to 6.83 kW)
Average overall efficiency3
Dry cordwood 70 % (HHV)475 % (LHV)5
Optimum efficiency678 %
Average particulate emissions rate71.26 g/h (EPA / CSA B415.1-10)8
Average CO958 g/h
1 Recommended 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 draft ASTM WK47329-14 based on the ATM
send by EPA on October 12, 2017.
9Carbon monoxide.

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2.2 Specifications
Maximum log length118 in (457 mm) east-west
Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm)
Type of chimney ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)
Baffle material C-Cast
Approved for alcove installation Yes
Approved for mobile home installation2Yes
Type of door Simple, glass with cast iron frame
Type of glass Ceramic glass
Particulate emission standard EPA / CSA B415.1-103
USA standard (Safety) UL 1482, UL 737
Canada standard (Safety) ULC S627
1East-west: through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs; north-south: through the door you see the tips of the logs.
2Mobile home (Canada) or manufactured home (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.
3Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and draft ASTM WK47329-14 based on the ATM send
by EPA on October 12, 2017.

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2.3 Dimensions
2.3.1 Stove Dimensions with Queen Anne Legs
Ø
6"
150mm
12 1/2"
316mm
24 7/8"
632mm
6 5/8"
167mm
Figure 1: Top View
24 1/8"
613mm
24 1/2"
622mm
15 5/8"
395mm
9 3/8"
237mm
28 3/4"
729mm
27 3/4"
705mm
10"
254mm
26 3/4"
678mm
23 1/8"
586mm
18 3/4"
477mm
17 1/8"
435mm
21 1/2"
547mm
Figure 2: Front View Figure 3: Side View