ENERGY KING 2000C Manual

Bay 2000C Fireplace Insert & Freestanding Stove
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions
Fireplace Inserts
Freestanding Stoves
Safety and emissions tested at Intertek Testing Services, Middleton, Wisconsin, to the appropriate standards for the
U.S. – to UL 127 for inserts and UL 1482 for freestanding models.
RJM Manufacturing, Inc.
PO Box 27 ♦1875 Olson Drive
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
[phone] ♦Fax [phone]

Congratulations on your purchase of an Energy King solid fuel appliance. Your stove or
insert is designed for a lifetime of durable, reliable performance and easy operation.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Energy King Bay 2000C
freestanding stove and fireplace insert models. These heaters are tested to EPA
Certification for emissions.
If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local
building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area. You will also need to
determine if you are required to obtain a permit from the local
governing authority.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your
new stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
SAFETY NOTES – IMPORTANT.....................................................................................................................1
COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................3
FLOOR PROTECTOR........................................................................................................................................3
FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS –MODEL BAY 2000C.............................................................................................................3
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ......................................................................................................................4
VENTING SYSTEM...............................................................................................................................................5
CONNECTION TO A MASONRY FIREPLACE.........................................................................................................6
BEFORE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................6
MOUNT TRIM PANELS ........................................................................................................................................7
BRASS TRIM .......................................................................................................................................................7
DIRECT CONNECT ..............................................................................................................................................7
Rev 4/2006

FREESTANDING STOVE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................8
SPECIFICATIONS –MODEL BAY 2000C.............................................................................................................8
BASE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................9
FLUE ADAPTOR ..................................................................................................................................................9
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ....................................................................................................................10
FLOOR PROTECTOR.........................................................................................................................................10
VENTING SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................................11
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR.....................................................................................................................................11
FIRESTOPPING..................................................................................................................................................13
THIMBLE............................................................................................................................................................14
BRICK CHIMNEY THIMBLE ASSEMBLY..............................................................................................................15
WARNINGS........................................................................................................................................................18
DO NOT BURN..................................................................................................................................................18
BACKPUFFING...................................................................................................................................................18
OVERFIRE.........................................................................................................................................................18
OPERATING YOUR ENERGY KING............................................................................................................19
WHAT IS A CATALYTIC WOODSTOVE?.............................................................................................................19
USING YOUR CATALYTIC WOODSTOVE...........................................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR......................................................................................20
REPLACING YOUR CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR ...................................................................................................21
BURNING YOUR ENERGY KING STOVE ..................................................................................................22
OPERATING THE CIRCULATING BLOWER............................................................................................23
WOOD.................................................................................................................................................................24
MAINTAINING YOUR ENERGY KING.......................................................................................................24
DISPOSAL OF ASHES........................................................................................................................................24
CREOSOTE –FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL......................................................................................25
CARE OF GLASS...............................................................................................................................................25
CARE OF BRASS DOORS..................................................................................................................................25
CARE OF BLOWER............................................................................................................................................25
GASKET REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................................................................27
UNIT DOES NOT BURN PROPERLY ....................................................................................................................27
UNIT DOES NOT GIVE OFF ENOUGH HEAT.........................................................................................................27
UNIT IS MAKING NOISE/DISTRIBUTION BLOWER IS VIBRATING..........................................................................28
BLOWER IS NOT WORKING................................................................................................................................28
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF A CATALYST ........................................................................................................29
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.....................................................................................................................30
Rev 4/2006

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SAFETY NOTES – IMPORTANT
1. Never use gasoline or similar liquids to start or “freshen” a fire. Keep all such liquids away from
your stove or insert.
2. Watch your unit closely during operation. If any part starts to glow red or white, it is in an overfire
condition. Close the air controls completely until the glowing has stopped.
3. Your unit is hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may
cause skin burns.
4. Never burn wet or green wood. Store all wood in a dry location, away from the elements.
5. Never burn garbage. This will damage the catalytic combustor.
6. If processed, solid fuel firelogs are used, do not poke or stir logs while they are burning. Use only
firelogs that have been evaluated for the application in the fireplace and refer to firelog warnings
and caution markings on packaging prior to use.
7. Do not let an accumulation of either soot or creosote build up in your chimney or inside the
firebox.
8. Check your chimney system carefully before installation. If in doubt about its condition, contact a
professional.
9. All fuel burning appliances require proper combustion air to operate and to avoid negative air
pressure in your home. Negative air pressure will cause safety and operation problems.
10. Do not connect your solid fuel applianceto a chimney flue already venting another
appliance.
11. Dispose of cool ashes with care. They should be stored in a non-combustible, metal container.
Please read and follow all the instructions on page 24 of this manual for proper storage and
disposal of ashes.
12. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as they appear in this manual.
13. Consult your local building codes before installation.
14. Build the fire directly on the firebrick. Do not elevate the fire by using rates or andirons.
15. You will need to cure the painted surfaces of your Energy King. For the first few fires, adjust the
air control to a medium fire after ignition. This will allow the paint to cure in an even manner.
(There may be small amounts of paint fumes on initial fires.)
16. Start your fire with paper and kindling. Adding of fuel should be moderate as the fire progresses.
Do not burn large quantities of paper or foreign materials that create an extremely hot, quick fire.
17. The fuel loading door and ash pan must remain closed during operation. When reloading your
stove, always open the air controls and the bypass, and wait a short period of time before
opening the doors.
18. For further information on using your woodstove, obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection
Association’s, “Using Coal and Woodstoves Safely,” NFPA No. NS-10-1978. The address of the
NFPA is 1 Batterymarch Park, P. O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

Components
Familiarize yourself with the components of your stove before installation and operation. This owner’s
manual has been designed to assist you in installing, operating and maintaining your Energy King
stove efficiently and safely. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
1. Manual Draft Control. Controls burn rate by regulating air entering the stove. It is located
beneath the loading door. Turn the control all the way to the right for maximum air intake, burn
rate and heat output, and all the way to the left for minimum air intake and heat output, with a low
burn rate.
2. Catalytic Combustors. The wood heaters contain catalytic combustors, which need periodic
inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is against the law to operate these stoves in a
manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual or if the catalytic element is
deactivated or removed. The catalytic combustors in these stoves are designed to burn the
smoke, carbon monoxide and particulate, which are not burned by the fire. Once the fire has
been established you can engage the catalytic combustors by shutting the bypass. (Minimum
catalytic light off will not occur until the stove reaches 500 degrees F.) (See the instructions on
page 21 for replacement of the catalytic combustors.)
3. Bypass. The bypass control is located above the loading door. The bypass control should be
pulled out all the way to allow smoke to bypass the catalytic combustor when first starting a fire
and until the unit reaches the 500-degree temperature necessary for light off. The catalytic
bypass should also be pulled out all the way when loading the stove with fuel.
4. Ash Pan. Designed for easy clean up of ash accumulation. Do not operate the stove with the
ash pan open, always keep it closed.
5. Blower. The blower is designed to provide additional heating value and forced air convection.
Three speeds allow easy adjustment.
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Installation Materials Needed for Your Safety
(Freestanding Stoves)
Chimney Connector. Also known as flue pipe or stovepipe, the chimney connector joins the stove to
the chimney. It should be 6 inch diameter, minimum 24 MSG black or 25 MSG blued steel.
Thimble. A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in combustible walls and ceilings
through which the chimney connector passes to the chimney. It is intended to keep walls from
igniting.
Chimney. You must use either an approved masonry chimney or a prefabricated 6-inch listed high
temperature (tested to 2100 degrees F.) residential and building type heating appliance chimney per
UL 103 or ULC S629. The chimney size should not be less than or more than three times greater
than the cross-sectional area of the flue collar. Components required by manufacturers for
installation such as the chimney support base, firestop (as appropriate), attic insulation shield,
insulated tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation. Use only components
manufactured for the chimney.
Floor Protector
Stove. Use a listed floor protector or any non-combustible material.
Insert. Use a listed floor protector or material having a thermo conductivity of K-O.84 BTU – inches
per foot square – hour – Fahrenheit degrees; or equivalent to 3/8” non-asbestos millboard.
Fireplace Insert Installation
Specifications – Model Bay 2000C
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Height 23 ¾”
Width 33”
Depth 24”
Weight 460 lbs.
Maximum Log Size 21”
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
Height 23 ¾”
Width 32”
Depth 16”
Surround Dimensions
Height 32” Width 45”
Heating Capacity
Low Burn Rate 11,400 BTU/Hr.
High Burn Rate 34,600 BTU/Hr.
Weighted Average Particulate Emissions Overall Efficiency 78.5%
2.5 grams per hour Efficiency calculated per CSA B415 Standard
(Unit was tested with blower, three-speed switch)

Clearances to Combustibles
Model Bay 2000C Fireplace Insert
A To Mantle 18”
B To Side Trim 9”
C To Top Trim 14”
D To Sidewall 16”
E Hearth Pad Extension to front 16”
F Hearth Pad Extension to Side 8”
Refer to NFPA 211 for clearance reduction methods.
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Venting System
Proper draft must be provided for your Energy King unit. Draft is the force that moves air from the
stove 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 little draft may cause
backpuffing into the room and plugging of the chimney or catalyst.
The Energy King fireplace insert model Bay 2000C is intended only for installation into a masonry fireplace
constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, NFPA No. 211, or applicable local code requirements. Please consult local building and
fire officials about fire restrictions and installation requirements. FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL ONLY.
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Connection to a Masonry Fireplace
There are several kits available to connect the stove to a masonry fireplace. Look for a listed kit. The
kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fireplace damper. The existing damper may
have to be removed to allow installation of the kit. The key points of this type of stove connection are,
first, the connector pipe must extend up the chimney above where the fire clay liner starts. Secondly,
the areas of the kit installation and connector penetration should fit tightly and be sealed with high
temperature furnace cement unless the kit’s instructions state otherwise.
The tight fitting installation aids the proper draw of the chimney.
DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR FROM MASONRY FIREPLACE. INSTALL AND USE
ONLY IN MASONRY FIREPLACE. USE A LISTED FLOOR PROTECTOR OR ANY NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. FIREPLACE INSERT FLOOR PROTECTOR MUST EXTEND AT
LEAST 8 INCHES TO EACH SIDE OF UNIT AND 16 INCHES IN FRONT.
The Bay 2000C will insert into any masonry
fireplace that is at least (A) 32” wide, (B) 24” high,
and (C) 16” deep.
Before Installation
1. Check to make sure your masonry fireplace and chimney are in safe condition. Check the
chimney for cracks, loose mortar, and other signs of deterioration and blockage. The insert
should not be installed until it is determined that the chimney is safe for use. Since an oversized
flue contributes to the accumulation of creosote, the size of the flue should be checked to
determine that it is not too large for the insert.
The fireplace must be constructed to meet UBC Chapter 37 standards.
2. Clean the fireplace thoroughly.
3. Remove damper plate or block into open position with a non-combustible material.
4. Flue and chimney should be cleaned before installation.
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Mount Trim Panels
5. Measure from back of the unit to the front and mark on the sides the location of the support angle.
6. Place the angle on the side of the unit and mark the holes for the locking screws. Drill three 3/16”
holes and bolt in place on both sides of the unit.
7. Bolt side trim panels to the support angle with screws and tinnerman nuts.
8. Mount top panel to side panel.
Brass Trim
9. Place side brass pieces on the side of the trim panels and cut to length.
10. Place top brass piece on top trim panel and cut to length.
11. Place brass corner piece over the side and top pieces. Mark and drill two 3/16” holes through
brass.
12. Drill one 3/16” hole near the bottom of each side brass piece.
13. Using six brass bolts and nuts, bolt brass trim to trim panels.
14. Place insulation around trip panels. Slide insert into masonry fireplace. Be sure to center and
level unit in place. Push tight against fireplace front. Make sure unit is in far enough to allow
proper chimney hookup, and smoke outlet is behind fireplace lintel to assure safe operation. If
brick is rough, additional insulation may be needed. Use only HIGH HEAT insulation approved for
woodburning stoves and inserts.
Direct Connect
The 8” obround connection (cast iron) must be bolted securely to the fireplace and fastened to the
chimney liner. A 6” offset direct connection must be used when the installation utilizes a 6” flexible
stainless liner.
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Freestanding Stove Installation
The Bay 2000C Freestanding Stove must be connected
to a listed high temperature (2100 degrees F) residential
type and building heating appliance chimney per US 103
or ULC S629 or an approved masonry chimney with a
flue liner.
Specifications – Model Bay 2000C
Height 35”
Width 33”
Depth 24”
Weight 510 lbs.
Maximum Log Size 21”
Heating Capacity
Low Burn Rate 11,400 BTU/Hr.
High Burn Rate 34.600 BTU/Hr.
Efficiency
Weighted Average Particulate Emissions
2.5 grams per hour
Overall Efficiency 78.5%
Efficiency calculated per C.S.A. B 415 Standard
(Unit was tested with blower, three-speed switch.)
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Base Assembly
To assemble as a stove, you need to bolt the base to the bottom of the unit using five ¼”
self-tapping screws.
Remove door, brick and grate. Set unit on its back to mount the base. Place base with slotted holes
towards the unit and line up with punched holes on the bottom of the unit. Use the five ¼” self-tapping
bolts to mount securely.
Flue Adaptor
The flue adaptor must be secured atop the unit for freestanding stove installation.
To attach the adaptor:
1. Attach the flat gasket to the adapter.
2. Set the flue adapter onto the top of the flue opening.
3. Center the adapter evenly over the flue.
4. Locate the two J shaped threaded screws. Remove the nut and washer from each. Set them
aside.
5. Lower the J shaped screws into the flue adapter opening, and insert each through the holes in the
adapter and stove.
6. Reaching inside the flue adapter, replace the nut and washer on each J shaped screw.
7. Tighten securely, using a wrench.
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Clearances to Combustibles
Model Bay 2000C Freestanding Stove
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A Unit to Sidewall 16”
B Unit to Backwall 18”
C Chimney Connector to Sidewall 29”
D Chimney Connector to Backwall 18”
E Chimney Connector to Ceiling 18”
When locating your stove, consider safety, convenience, traffic flow, and the fact that the stove will
need a chimney and chimney connector.
Your stove should be located away from doors and hallways and in an open area to allow for
necessary clearances.
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper, and other combustibles far away from the stove.
Never install the stove in locations where gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter, or any other flammable
liquids are used or store.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME.
A variety of prefabricated clearance reductions systems may be available through your stove dealer.
Always look for a safety listing label on the product when selecting a prefabricated clearance
reduction system and make sure it is designed for use with a woodstove. Follow exactly the
installation instructions provided with this system. Refer to NFPA 211 for clearance reduction
methods.
Floor Protector
The stove must be placed on a floor
protector if the floor is wood or other
combustible flooring. IF
CARPETING IS PRESENT, IT
MUST BE REMOVED. THE FLOOR
PROTECTOR MUST NOT BE
PLACED ON CARPET. The floor
protector must extend at least 8
inches from the sides and back of
the stove, and 16 inches from the
door of the stove. Insulate this area
with 3/8” millboard or equivalent (R
Factor = .75) The overall base size
is 50” x 50” minimum.

Venting System
A chimney connector and chimney make up the venting system. Inside, chimney temperatures may
exceed 2000 degrees F. To protect against a chimney fire, the connector and chimney must be
properly installed and maintained. When a connection is made through a combustible wall to the
chimney, a thimble must be used. A chimney support package must be used when a connection is
made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney. These accessories are of primary importance to
provide safe clearances to combustible wall and ceiling materials.
The unit may be connected to either a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner or a
prefabricated listed high temperature (tested to 2100 degrees F) residential and building type heating
appliance chimney per UL 103 or ULC S629. The chimney size should not be less than or more than
three times greater than the cross-sectional area of the flue collar. Do not connect it to a chimney
serving another appliance.
Proper draft must be provided for your Energy King unit. Draft is the force that moves air from the
stove 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 stove and may damage the catalytic combustor. Inadequate draft may
cause backpuffing into the room and plugging of the chimney or catalyst.
Chimney Connector
Your chimney connector should be 6-inch diameter, minimum 24
MSG black or 25 MSG blued steel. Aluminum and galvanized steel
should not be used, since they cannot withstand the high temperatures
a wood fire produces. Never use chimney connector pipe as a chimney.
You must connect your stove to a chimney like those illustrated in this
manual. DO NOT PASS CHIMNEY CONNECTOR THROUGH
COMBUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILING.
Chimney connector sections must be attached to the stove and to each
other with the crimped end toward the stove. This allows creosote to run
into the stove and not onto the outside of the pipe. All joints, including
transition to chimney connector, should be secured with three sheet
metal screws. Otherwise, in the event of a creosote fire, the connector
may vibrate apart.
For proper operation, the chimney connector should be as short as
possible. Horizontal lengths of chimney connector should have an
upward slope from the stove of ¼ inch per foot.
Maintain 18 inches clearance between the chimney connector and the
wall and ceiling unless a wall protection system is installed.
When installing the stove into a masonry chimney, be sure to check for
signs of deterioration and blockage. Once the chimney is determined to
be safe, installation can proceed. The size of the flue should also be
checked. The chimney must have a fire clay liner or stainless steel lining
must be installed. The stainless steel lining should be single wall pipe, 6
inches in diameter, a minimum 24 gauge. If a flue lining is used, an air
space between the flue liner and the chimney wall of ½ inch must be
maintained.
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A list of the more important minimum requirements for a properly
constructed chimney follows.

1. For proper operation and safety, the chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the highest point
where it passes through the roof, and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or
structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney, measured horizontally.
2. Class A chimneys on the outside of the house must have a minimum of one inch clearance to the
combustible structure, while a chimney inside the house and through the ceiling must have at
least two inches of clearance to the combustible structures. At all points where the chimney
passes through floors and/or ceiling, fire stops must be installed. An air space between the
chimney and insulation of 2 inches or more must be maintained.
3. The wall of the Class A chimney, if constructed of brick or modular block, must measure a
minimum of 4 inches nominal thickness. Mountain or rubble stone wall must be at least 12 inches
thick.
4. Installation of single wall pipe from the heater to the masonry flue should rise ½ inch per every
one foot of pipe distance from the heater to the chimney.
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Firestopping
Remember that insulation must not contact the chimney. There must be air space around the
chimney.
Insulation must be 2 inches or more from the chimney.
DO NOT PASS CHIMNEY CONNECTOR THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILING. SEE
LOCAL BUILDING CODE AND MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRECAUTIONS
REQUIRED FOR PASSING THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE WALL OR CEILINGS.
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Thimble
When installation entails connection from
the stove through a combustible wall to a
masonry chimney, a thimble must be used.
Two of several methods of connection
through a combustible wall are illustrated
below. For alternatives, consult your local
building authority or NFPA 211.
Listed prefabricated metal thimbles can be
bought for use with woodstoves. The
manufacturer’s installation for the thimbles
must be strictly followed. Maintain all
designated clearance to combustible
materials.
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Brick Chimney Thimble Assembly
Construction of the brick thimble assembly requires 12 inches of brick around a fire clay liner. Be sure
the point of penetration allows an 18” clearance from the connector to the ceiling. An opening of 32
inches (for a 6-inch chimney connector) must be cut in the wall to maintain the required 12 inches of
brick separation from combustibles. It will be necessary to cut wall studs and install a header and sill
frame to maintain proper dimensions and to hold the weight of the brick.
Minimum 3 ½” (4 inch nominal) thick solid bricks are to be used. The fire clay liner (ASTM C35 or
equivalent), minimum 5/8 inch wall thickness, must not penetrate into the chimney beyond the inner
surface of the chimney flue liner and must be firmly cemented in place. If it is necessary to cut a hole
in the chimney liner, use extreme care to keep it from shattering. Refractory mortar must be used at
the junction to the chimney liner. After the assembly is complete, insert the chimney connector in the
fire clay liner. Do not push it beyond the inside edge of the chimney liner because this will affect the
draw of the chimney.
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Install an attic insulation shield to maintain the specified clearance to insulation. Insulation in this air
space will cause a heat buildup that may ignite the ceiling joists.
This method of installation requires at a minimum a ceiling support package, an insulation shield and
roof flashing.
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This method of installation requires at a minimum a wall pass through device, a wall support package
and insulated “T” section and roof flashing
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