HearthStone Phoenix 8612 User manual

Phoenix (8612)
Non-Catalytic Wood
Stove
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL, AND USE,
YOUR NEW PHOENIX WOOD STOVE. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION (BUILDING
DEPARTMENT or FIRE OFFICIALS) ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED,
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Phoenix Model# 8612
Manual # 6400-40413A
Revised 11-06-06

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCING YOUR PHOENIX WOOD STOVE.......................................................................... 2
CODES...................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 3
PERIODIC CHECKLIST............................................................................................................................... 4
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 6
SETTING UP YOUR PHOENIX............................................................................................................ 7
WOOD STOVE......................................................................................................................................... 7
UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLING YOUR STOVE........................................................................................................................ 7
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR PROTECTION ................................................................................ 8
OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY .............................................................................................................................. 8
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ............................................................................................................ 9
CLEARANCES FOR MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS .................................................................... 12
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVEPIPE)CLEARANCES................................................................................ 12
VENTING COMPONENTS AND CONFIGURATION...................................................................................... 13
COMPONENTS OF A VENTING SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 13
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR .......................................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLING A VENTING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 14
CONNECTING YOUR WOOD STOVE ........................................................................................................ 15
Connecting to a Prefabricated Metal Chimney............................................................................. 15
CONNECTION TO AMASONRY CHIMNEY............................................................................................... 17
INSTALLING IN AMOBILE HOME........................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING YOUR PHOENIX STOVE ........................................................................................... 19
CONTROLS AND FEATURES.................................................................................................................... 19
CHOOSING FIREWOOD............................................................................................................................ 19
BUILDING AFIRE................................................................................................................................... 20
BREAKING IN YOUR WOOD STOVE........................................................................................................ 20
BUILDING ABREAK IN FIRE .................................................................................................................. 21
NORMAL OPERATION............................................................................................................................. 22
BUILDING AFIRE FOR EVERYDAY USE ................................................................................................. 22
BURN RATE............................................................................................................................................ 22
OVER-FIRE CAUTION............................................................................................................................. 23
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ASHES..................................................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................ 26
REPLACEMENT PARTS &OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 29
SAFETY LABEL....................................................................................................................................... 30

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Introducing Your
Phoenix Wood Stove
Congratulations! You have just invested in a
most unique wood burning stove – the Phoenix
Wood Burning Stove from HearthStone Quality
Home Heating Products Inc®. The Phoenix
Model 8612 is a clean burning EPA certified,
non-catalytic wood-burning stove. With a 2.30
cubic foot firebox capacity, and only 2.4 grams
per hour particulates emission, you can be proud
to join the HearthStone family with our Phoenix
Cast & Stone Wood Burning Stove. The
generous depth of the firebox, and large door,
allows for loading wood up to 19 inches long!
Your purchase ensures you many years of clean,
comfortable heat with minimal maintenance.
You receive the benefits of the most advanced
technology in wood burning without the cost
and maintenance requirements of a catalytic
stove. The Phoenix blends modern technology
with the unique beauty and heating qualities of
soapstone, long known for its even heat
transmission, and long heat-retaining ability.
We trust that you will appreciate the quality of
our handcrafted product.
Please read this manual in its entirety. Its
purpose is to familiarize you with your stove's
safe installation, proper break-in, operation, and
maintenance. It contains information that is
useful to you now, and for years to come, so
keep it handy and refer to it as needed.
Use these instructions, as well as national, state,
and local building codes to install your stove.
Be sure to maintain the designated stovepipe
and stove clearances to walls, ceilings, hearth,
and other combustible surfaces. This will help
reduce the risk of fire. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in property damage,
bodily injury, and even death.
Locate your stove in a safe, convenient, open
area; away from traffic flow, doors, and
hallways; and near a chimney and chimney
connector. Review the proper clearance
measurements from combustible surfaces. You
can safely reduce required clearances in most
cases with a special connector pipe and special
wall coverings as specified by this manual, the
NFPA 211 codes, and your local authorities
having jurisdiction.
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains, wood, paper,
and other combustibles far away from the stove.
Never install the stove in a location where
gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or
other flammable liquids are used, or stored.
Locate the stove centrally in your living area if
possible to allow the heat to travel naturally to
distant rooms. We recommend that you do not
locate your stove in an uninsulated basement.
The amount of radiant energy required to heat
concrete basement walls is so great that most of
the usable heat is absorbed by them, and lost to
the home.
SAFETY NOTICE:
A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT IF THIS
STOVE IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
DIRECTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL
BUILDING, OR FIRE OFFICIALS,
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR
AREA.

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The performance of your stove depends on
many variables. Since all installations are
unique, the general information and operating
procedures presented here can only serve as
useful guidelines rather than hard and fast rules.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate
to contact your dealer for additional
information.
This stove is manufactured and warranted by:
HearthStone Quality Home Heating
Products, Inc®
317 Stafford Ave.
Morrisville, VT. 05661
CODES
When installing your Phoenix wood stove, it is
imperative that you adhere to all local codes,
which can be obtained from either of the
following two National sources:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
(ANSI)
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
(NFPA)
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
If you are installing your Phoenix in a mobile
home, follow the guidelines described in the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (United
States).
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before installing and using this
stove.
Make sure to install your stove:
According to the manufacturer's
recommendations
In accordance with all applicable codes
With the proper sized chimney
When using your stove:
Warn children and others unfamiliar with
woodstoves of the danger of touching hot,
radiating surfaces of your stove. For your
additional safety, obtain hearth, and stove
guards through your local dealer.
Follow recommended break-in procedure as
outlined in this manual.
Burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies,
and lower emissions result when burning
air-dried, seasoned wood, as compared to
green or freshly cut wood.
Use caution when loading firewood into a
hot stove.
Keep the front door tightly closed at all
times except when loading wood.
Keep the ash pan tray fully inserted and the
ash door closed tightly.
Inspect the stovepipe, chimney connector,
and chimney as recommended.
Be sure the removable ash lip is in place
while using the stove. If the ash lip is not
installed properly, the hearth surface may
exceed safe temperatures.
Follow these safety precautions:
Never modify this stove in any way,
especially the primary air control system.
Never burn kiln dried wood, painted or
treated wood, solvents, trash, plywood,
colored or glossy paper, artificial logs,
cardboard, coal, garbage, or driftwood.
Especially, do not burn coal in this stove.

Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid, or any other liquid fuels as fire
starters. Do not use solid fire starters, to start
or invigorate the fire. These fuels can
possibly generate carbon monoxide, which
can sap the supply of oxygen in your home.
Keep all such materials away from the stove.
Never use the stove if the ash pan door is
open, damaged, not in place, or not sealing.
Never use a wood grate or other device to
elevate the fire.
Do not allow logs to rest against or
otherwise touch the glass when the door is
closed.
Do Not slam the door, or use the door to
force wood in to the stove.
Never over-fire your stove. (See page 23)
Never put articles of clothing, or candles, on
a hot stove.
Do Not connect the stove to a flue that is
serving another appliance.
Other safety guidelines
Keep all combustible items such as
furniture, drapes, clothing, and other items,
at least 36" (0.92 m) from the stove (See
page 9)
Install a good smoke detector, preferably in
an area away from your wood stove.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy. We
recommend the type rated "A B C."
Dispose of ashes properly. (See page 23)
Keep children and pets away from the stove;
they could be burned by touching a hot
stove.
Clean your chimney system as needed. (See
page 24)
PERIODIC CHECKLIST
Perform each of these tasks at the specified
intervals.
At the End of Every Week:
•Empty ashes from the firebox and ash pan,
sooner if the firebox or the ash pan begins to
fill up. A good indicator is when ashes reach
the openings in the “dog house”, or lower
primary air inlet.
At the Beginning of Every Other Month:
•A visual inspection of the chimney
connector and chimney for creosote is
recommended depending upon your use of
the stove. (Please see page 24-Creosote
Formation and Need For Removal)
•Check door seals using the "dollar bill test."
- When the fire is out and the stove is cool,
shut the door on a dollar bill. If the bill pulls
out without any resistance, then your stove’s
door isn't sealed properly. To tighten the
seal, change the door gasket (Refer to page
17 – Gaskets). Check hinge screws for
tightness.
At the End of Every Season:
•Dismantle the chimney connector and clean
it thoroughly. Replace any pieces that show
signs of rust or deterioration.
•Inspect and, if necessary, clean your
chimney.
•Thoroughly clean the inside of the stove.
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•Inspect all door gasket material and replace
if worn, frayed, cracked or extremely hard.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If you have a stovepipe or chimney fire, follow
these instructions:
1. If the fire is too threatening, leave the area
and call the fire department immediately! If
not, perform the next three steps.
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2. Close the primary air control.
3. Close the stovepipe damper (if present).
4. Keep the stove front, and ash doors closed!
1. WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT A
STOVEPIPE OR CHIMNEY FIRE BY
THROWING WATER ONTO THE
STOVE, STOVEPIPE, OR CHIMNEY.
THE EXTREMELY HIGH
TEMPERATURE ASSOCIATED WITH
SUCH FIRES CAN CAUSE
INSTANTANEOUS STEAM AND
SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
Once the chimney fire has expired, leave the
primary air control closed and let the fire in the
stove die out completely. The stove should not
be fired again until the stove, stovepipe, and
chimney are all thoroughly inspected for any
sign of damage. You must correct any damage
before using your stove again.
HearthStone’s Thermo-Ceramic Baffle System
To enhance the combustion efficienc
y
and reduce the emissions of the fire in
y
our stove HearthStone
QHHP, Inc. has developed an advanced THERMO-CERAMIC baffle s
y
stem. This s
y
stem uses a
lightweight, durable ceramic material above the burner tubes to maintain the hi
g
h temperatures in the
secondary combustion area and maintain the low emission – hi
g
h efficienc
y
combustion
y
ou desire. This
new technology will not corrode, rust dissolve or lose its strength, however it is vulnerable to puncture or
cracking due to rough handling.
PLEASE EXERCISE CARE WHEN LOADING WOOD OR CLEANING YOUR
STOVE, NOT TO DAMAGE THE Thermo-Ceramic BAFFLE
Located directl
y
above the burner tubes in the firebox, this white sheet of material will break if wood or
cleanin
g
brushes impact it. Be careful when loadin
g
and cleanin
g
y
our stove to not break this material. If
this piece has been fractured or a hole is punctured, it will cause the stove to function improperl
y
. You must
replace the board through a qualified HearthStone dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Heat Output. 60,000 BTUs/hour (cordwood)
35,000 BTUs/hour (EPA
Method)
Size Of Heated Area. 1,500 to 2,000 square feet.
Firebox Capacity. 2.2cubic feet (0.0623 cubic
meters) or 40 pounds of wood
(The amount and weight of
wood contained per cubic foot
of firebox volume can vary
from 15 to 36 lbs. per cubic
foot depending on type of
wood, moisture content,
packing density and other
factors. As a constant for
comparison and test purposes,
we are assuming 20 lbs. of
seasoned hardwood per cubic
foot of firebox volume).
Maximum Log Length. 21" (53cm) - logs
Height 27-1/2" (70 cm)
Width 28" (71 cm)
Depth 20" (51 cm)
Front Door Size 16-3/4" wide x 10-5/8" high
(43 x 27 cm)
Stovepipe Size 6" (152 mm) diameter
Metal Chimney 6" (152 mm) inside diameter
Masonry Chimney 6” (15.2cm) inside diameter
(round flue)
8” x 8” (20 x 20cm) (square
flue)
Flue Exit 45°Top or rear exit
Actual Weight 400 (181 kg) pounds
Crate Dimensions H-34” (86cm) w-32”
(81 cm) L-29” (74 cm)
Optional Equipment Rear Heat Shield
Outside Air Kit
Soapstone Finish1Polished Gray Soapstone
Castings Finish Painted Matte; and Porcelain
Enamel in various colors.
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1 Polished gray soapstone is a natural product and will vary from stone to stone. Various amounts of gray, charcoal, blue and green are usually
evident, and vary according to the natural composition of the stone.
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Setting up Your Phoenix
Wood Stove
UNPACKING
HearthStone packages your Phoenix stove with
the greatest care, so that it ships safely. Under
certain circumstances, however, damage can
occur during transit and handling. When you
receive your stove, unpack it carefully,
inspecting your stove and all parts for damage.
Also, make sure that all parts are included with
the stove, on the stove, or in the firebox. If any
parts are damaged or missing, please contact
your dealer immediately.
INSTALLING YOUR STOVE
First, you must decide where to situate your
stove. After choosing an appropriate spot,
inspect this location to make sure that the stove
will have enough clearance to combustible
materials that would surround the stove. These
combustibles can include walls, floor, ceiling,
fireplace, and chimney. You must carefully
consider the clearances to all of these
combustibles before actually connecting your
stove. When considering these clearances, also
decide the kind of floor the stove will rest on.
Depending on your floor, you can install your
stove as it is, or use a floor protector (Hearth).
You will need to purchase a reversible 45°
elbow for the flue collar exit. By reversing the
45°elbow, the stove can be installed as either a
rear exit stove (stovepipe typically exiting
horizontally from the back of the stove into a
chimney) or a top exit stove (stovepipe typically
exiting vertically up from the stove into a close
clearance chimney through the ceiling and up
above the roofline). These and other methods of
installation are acceptable as long as all
clearances, codes and other installation
instructions are observed.
Use this section to plan how to situate your
stove in your particular location. Consider both
the clearances of the stovepipe and the stove
itself to the surrounding combustibles.
The soapstone walls of the Phoenix soapstone
stove produce an even, radiant heat. Locate the
stove centrally in your living area to allow the
heat to travel naturally to distant rooms. It is not
recommended that you locate your stove in an
uninsulated basement. The amount of radiant
energy required to heat concrete basement walls
is so great that most of the usable heat is
absorbed by them and lost to the rest of the
home.
Read this chapter to obtain a sound
understanding of how to properly install your
stove.
If you use a close clearance connector pipe, it
must be listed, and tested to UL standards.
Check the listing of your pipe for actual
clearances. The diagrams in this manual
represent typical installations, but are specific to
the Simpson Dura-Vent DVL brand. Clearances
cannot be reduced without the use of close
clearance connector pipe and/or by protecting
the surfaces per NFPA 211 standards.

HEARTH REQUIREMENTS AND FLOOR
PROTECTION
The floor protection must extend beyond the
body of the stove at the minimum as follows:
From fuel door opening
Installations in Canada require 18” (45.72 cm)
of floor protection in the front.
Rear clearance required only if stovepipe runs
horizontally back from the top of the stove.
An acceptable floor protector is a 3/8” (10 mm)
minimum thickness non-combustible or listed
floor protector with an “R” factor of 1.0.
The floor protector must have minimum
dimensions of 33”w x 42”d (838 mm x 1067
mm) and must extend beyond the body of the
stove.
OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY
You can connect an outside air source directly
to this stove using an optional outside air kit.
The advantage of providing outside air directly
to the stove is that the air used by the stove for
combustion is taken from outside the residence
rather than from within the room where the
stove is located. With outside air supplied
directly to the stove, drafts within the room and
air infiltration within the building are reduced.
Use of the outside air kit may also improve
stove performance in a particularly airtight
house, or when several other air-exhausting
appliances are present.
The outside air kit for this stove allows for the
direct connection of the stove's air intake to a
minimum 3" (76 mm) diameter duct (supplied
by others) which leads to the outside of the
house. When considering placement of the duct
from the outside of the house to the hearth, keep
in mind the need to avoid structural members of
the house. The outside air kit will attach to the
bottom of the stove. Before installing the kit,
determine where the duct for the outside air will
terminate. The duct can terminate from the back
center of the ash dump box or the center of the
right side of the ash dump box by changing the
position of the screw-on plates and the adaptor.
NOTE: If you intend to use the optional blower,
you will not be able to use the rear outlet on the
outside air box. When using a blower the
outside air duct must connect to the right side of
the outside air box.
Ensure the termination of the duct on the outside
wall of the structure is located in such a manner
to prevent the possibility of obstruction by
snow, leaves or other material. Screen the duct
opening against animals and insects. The
termination should be screened using ¼” x ¼”
mesh metal screen and be covered with a
rain/wind proof hood (flex pipe, outside
termination, mesh, and hood supplied by others.
Contact your dealer for availability).
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Using Single Wall Stove Pipe without Rear Heat Shield
¾Residential and Mobile Home installations for USA/Canada – Top Exit - maintain 18” minimum
clearance between horizontal chimney connector and ceiling.
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 20” (51 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 25” (64 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 21” (53 cm)
Corner Installation:
A: Wall to stove corner: 18” (46 cm)
B: Wall to pipe: 25” (64 cm)
Using Close Clearance Connector Pipe without Rear Heat Shield
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada – Top Exit
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 20” (51 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 25” (64 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 21” (54 cm)
Corner Installation:
A: Wall to stove corner: 18” (46 cm)
B: Wall to pipe: 21” (54 cm)
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Using Close Clearance Connector Pipe with Rear Heat Shield
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada – Top Exit
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 16” (41 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 13” (33 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 9” (23 cm)
Corner Installation:
A: Wall to stove corner: 12” (31 cm)
B: Wall to pipe: 18” (46 cm)

USING CLOSE CLEARANCE STOVE PIPE WITH REAR HEAT SHIELD AND NFPA 211
PROTECTED SURFACE *
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada – Top Exit
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 8” (20 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 9” (23 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 5” (13 cm)
Corner Installation:
A: Wall to stove corner: 5” (13 cm)
B: Wall to pipe: 11” (28 cm)
Note: The stove must be bolted to the floor
when installing it into a mobile home.
* The National Fire Protection Agency has
recommended minimum clearances to non-
combustible surfaces. Following are two
examples of NFPA 211 non-combustible walls.
To make a wall non-combustible, protected it
with a minimum of 24 gauge sheet metal or a
minimum of 4” (102 mm) of masonry, both with
a 1” (25mm) air space between the wall and the
masonry or sheet metal. Refer to NFPA 211 for
a complete list of non-combustible wall
configurations.
USING SINGLE WALL STOVE PIPE WITHOUT HEAT SHIELD
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada – Rear Exit
¾Maintain 18” min. clearance between horizontal chimney connector and ceiling.
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 20” (51 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 25” (64 cm)
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USING CLOSE CLEARANCE CONNECTOR PIPE WITH HEAT SHIELD
Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada – Rear Exit
Parallel Installation:
A: Side walls to stove: 16” (41 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 13” (33 cm)
ALCOVE INSTALLATION USING CLOSE CLEARANCE CONNECTOR PIPE AND REAR HEAT
SHIELD
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada
A: Side walls to stove: 16” (41 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 13” (33 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 6” (15 cm)
D: Top of stove to ceiling: 40” (102 cm)
The minimum alcove size:
Height: 68” (173 cm)
Width: 60” (152 cm)
Max. Depth: 48” (122 cm)
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Alcove Installation Using Close Clearance Connector Pipe and Rear Heat Shield with
NFPA 211 Protection.
¾Residential and Mobile Home Installations for USA/Canada
A: Side walls to stove: 8” (20 cm)
B: Back wall to stove: 9” (23 cm)
C: Back wall to pipe: 5” (13 cm)
D: Top of stove to ceiling: 36” (91 cm)
The minimum alcove size:
Height: 64” (163 cm)
Width: 40” (102 cm)
Max. Depth: 48” (122 cm)

CLEARANCES FOR MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS
¾INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE BUILT TO UBC CHAPTER 37.
¾Do not remove brick from the fireplace to accommodate the stove. Connect the flue outlet
directly to the chimney flue. The chimney flue must have a minimum inside diameter of 6” (152
mm) or a maximum measurement of 8” x 8” (203 mm x 203 mm) square. If the chimney flue is
larger than 8” x 8”, reline it to meet the required flue size.
A: Side wall to stove: 20” (51 cm)
B: Side trim to stove: 15” (38 cm)
C: Top trim to stove: 22” (56 cm)
D: Mantel to stove: 27” (69 cm)
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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVEPIPE)
CLEARANCES
The National Fire Protection Agency provides
recommended minimum clearances for chimney
connectors to combustibles such as walls,
ceilings and floors. Once the stove is installed at
safe distances from combustible surfaces, it is
also important to maintain proper connector
clearances for the reminder of the installation.
For example, horizontal runs of stovepipe must
maintain NFPA recommended clearances from
the ceiling. However, other minimum
recommendations are exceeded when following
the required clearances for the stove to
combustible materials, because our stove
combustibles clearances take precedence over
connector clearances.
For walls and ceilings, the NFPA
recommendation for single wall pipe is 18” (457
mm) and for close clearance pipe, it is 5” (127
mm). For flooring, the floor protector’s
minimum area must be under the chimney
connector and 2” (50 mm) beyond each side.
24 gauge, single wall
pipe to wall = 18” (457 mm)
Close clearance
pipe to wall = 5” (127 mm)

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VENTING COMPONENTS AND
CONFIGURATION
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: There is a
possibility of generating carbon monoxide (CO)
with most fuels, including to a minimal extent,
wood. A properly maintained and operated
woodstove and venting will eliminate the
chance of this occurring. Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with
headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If your
home fills with smoke, or if you have the listed
symptoms, evacuate everyone to fresh air
immediately! As a safety precaution, install a
CO monitor in, or near, each room wherever any
fuel burning heating unit, or appliance operates.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE
•Single wall connector is 24 MSG or 25
MSG blued steel stovepipe.
•Double wall connector (close clearance pipe)
which must be used with a listed factory-built
“Type HT" chimney, also may be used with a
masonry chimney to reduce clearances, is
available from several manufacturers, your
dealer can help you choose. Some air
insulated connector pipe models available are
Simpson Dura Vent DVL, and Metalbestos
DS. Security, GSW and Ameritec also have
acceptable close clearance connector pipe.
•When used in a mobile home, a spark arrestor
is required. (See page 18)
•Chimney connector will not pass through
floor or ceiling, nor any attic or roof space,
closet or similar concealed space. Where
passage through a wall or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to NFPA 211 or
CAN/CSA - B365.
•It is very important to follow minimum
clearances for chimney connectors to
combustibles such as walls and ceilings when
installing the stove near non-combustible
surfaces. Typical chimney connector
clearances are outlined beginning on page 9.
The single wall clearances are generic; the
Double wall clearances are for Simpson Dura
Vent DVL.
•CHECK THE SPECIFICATIONS FROM
THE MANUFACTURER OF YOUR
CONNECTOR.
COMPONENTS OF A VENTING SYSTEM
The complete venting system consists of two
components, the chimney connector and a
chimney. Both these components become
extremely hot during use. Temperatures inside
the chimney may exceed 2,000 F (1093 degrees
C) in the event of a creosote fire.
To protect against the possibility of a house fire,
the chimney and stovepipe must be properly
installed and maintained. Ensure the venting
system is consistently in good condition.
Replace rusted, cracked, or broken components.
A thimble is required when a connection is
made through a combustible wall to the
chimney. A wall pass-through, or chimney
support package, is used when a connection is
made through a wall or ceiling to a prefabricated
chimney. These accessories are absolutely
necessary to provide safe clearances to
combustible wall and ceiling material.
This stove can be connected to a lined masonry
chimney or an approved high temperature
prefabricated, residential type building heating
appliance chimney. DO NOT connect this stove
to a chimney serving another appliance, as
doing so will affect the safe operation of both
appliances.

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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
NOTE: The chimney connector cannot pass
through an attic, roof space, closet or similar
concealed space, or a floor or ceiling. Where
passage through a wall or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to NFPA 211 or
CAN/CSA-B365.
Use only 6” (152 mm) diameter, 24-gauge
stovepipe for the chimney connector. Do not
use aluminum, or galvanized steel pipe, as
they cannot properly withstand the extreme
temperatures of a wood fire.
Do not use stovepipe as a chimney. You must
connect your stove to a chimney comparable to
those recommended in this manual. Stovepipe
(the chimney connector) is used only to connect
the stove to a proper chimney.
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE
TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
OR DUCT.
INSTALLING A VENTING SYSTEM
Attach the stovepipe sections to the stove and to
each other with the crimped end toward the
stove. If creosote builds up, this allows the
creosote to run into the stove, and not on the
outside of the stovepipe, onto the stove, or on
the floor.
Secure all joints, including the connection
where the stovepipe attaches to the stove’s flue
collar, with three sheet metal screws. Failure to
properly secure the connections can result in
joint failures with the stovepipe vibrating apart
in the event of a creosote chimney fire. Holes
pre-drilled in the flue collar accept #10 (1/8”) x
½” (3 mm x 13mm) sheet metal screws.
Additional stovepipe accessories such as
telescoping pipes, draw-bands, slip connectors,
and clean-out tees greatly simplify the
installation of stovepipe. These accessories also
allow for easy dismantling of the stovepipe
without moving the stove when you periodically
inspect the stovepipe connection and chimney.
Long runs of stovepipe to increase heat
dispersal are not recommended.The longer the
stovepipe length and/or the larger the number of
elbows, the greater the chance of draft
resistance, and the greater the chance for
creosote accumulation. In the past, installers
strove for long runs of pipe to increase the heat
dispersal. Because of the Phoenix’s high
efficiency, however, this is unnecessary, and
unwise. Make the stovepipe as short and straight
as possible. Install the stove as close as practical
(maintaining all proper clearances) to the
chimney. Ensure horizontal runs of pipe always
rise away from the stove at a minimum of ¼”
per foot (21 mm/m).
In general, you do not need to install a stovepipe
damper with the Phoenix. Some installations,
however, could benefit from a stovepipe
damper, such as a very tall chimney which can
create a higher than normal draft. In such cases,
a damper can help regulate the draft. The
Phoenix requires a draft between 0.06" water
column (wc) and 0.1" wc. For drafts above 0.1"
wc, install a stovepipe damper.
Remember, the NFPA provides recommended,
minimum clearances for chimney connectors to
combustibles such as walls and ceilings. Once
the stove is installed at safe distances from these
combustible surfaces, it is also important to
maintain these connector clearances for the
remainder of the installation.

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CONNECTING YOUR WOOD STOVE
You can install your Phoenix to a prefabricated
metal chimney, or a masonry chimney.
CONNECTING TO A PREFABRICATED METAL
CHIMNEY
When connecting the Phoenix to a prefabricated
metal chimney, you must follow, precisely, the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Use
only Type HT (2100 deg. F), prefabricated
metal chimneys listed per UL 103 or ULC S629
standards.
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Ensure the size of the chimney’s flue is
appropriate for the Phoenix. The Phoenix
requires a 6" (152 mm) inside diameter flue for
new installations. A 6” diameter flue provides
adequate draft and performance. You can use
an 8" (203 mm) diameter existing flue with a
reducer. An oversized flue contributes to
creosote accumulation. (In this case, bigger is
NOT better.)
When purchasing a prefabricated chimney to
install with your stove, be sure to also purchase
from the same manufacturer the wall pass-
through (or ceiling support package), "T"
section package, fire-stops, insulation shield,
roof flashing, chimney cap, and any other
required accessories. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when installing the chimney and
accessories. In addition, be sure to maintain all
manufacturers’ recommendations for the proper
clearances to the chimney.
There are two ways to install a prefabricated
metal chimney:
•An interior installation where the chimney
passes inside the residence through the
ceiling, additional floors or attic, and the
roof.
•An exterior installation where the chimney
passes through the wall behind the stove
then up the outside of the residence to a
point above the roof.
Whenever possible, choose an interior chimney
installation. An interior chimney heats up more
rapidly and retains its heat; thus promoting a
better draft and discouraging the formation of
creosote. An exterior chimney does not benefit
from the warmth of being surrounded by the
building, so it typically operates at lower flue
temperatures than an interior chimney. An
exterior chimney’s draft is not as strong and
may experience increased creosote
accumulation.

Chimney Cap
Extended Roof
Support Bracket
(Conduit
not included) Storm Collar
Adjustable Roof
Flashing
Twist-Lock
Chimney Sections
Attic Insulation Shield
Firestop Radiation
Shield
Firesafe Enclosure
Two story house installation with attic.
Stovepipe
Support Box and Trim
Collar with built-in
Starter section
Chimney through outer wall with enclosed chase. One story house installation with attic.
Chimnet Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Chimney Sections
Chase Enclosure
W all Strap
Support Box
with built-in
Starter
Adjustable Roof
Tee
W all Thim ble
Tee clean-out
Access door
Tee Support Bracket
Chimney is supported by Tee Support Bracket. Chimney is supported by Ceiling.
Chimnet Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Adjustable Roof
section
Insullation
Shield
Stovepipe
Chimney pipe through Clay tile
Chimnet Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Masonry Chimney
Adjustable Roof
Tee
W all Thimble
Tee clean-out
Access door
or other Lined Masonry Chimney
Clay tile or
other Liner
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CONNECTION TO AMASONRY CHIMNEY
Consider two primary elements when
connecting your stove to a masonry chimney:
the chimney itself and the thimble where the
stovepipe connects to the chimney. Use only
Code approved masonry chimneys with a flue
liner.
Before connecting to a masonry chimney, hire a
professional to examine the chimney for cracks,
loose mortar, other signs of deterioration, and
blockage. If the chimney needs repairs,
complete them before installing and using your
stove. Do not install your stove until the
chimney is pronounced safe for use.
Make sure the chimney’s cleanout is complete
and working properly. To avoid a loss of draft,
ensure the cleanout closes tightly.
Make sure the size of the chimney’s flue is
appropriate for this stove, and that it is not too
large. Use a masonry chimney with an 8" x 8"
(203 mm x 203 mm) maximum tile size for best
results. An oversized flue will contribute to the
accumulation of creosote.
Use the following checklist to ensure that your
masonry chimney meets these minimum
requirements:
Chimney wall construction:
Brick or modular block at least 4" (102
mm) thick.
A mortared rubble or stone wall.
Flue liner:
Minimum thickness of 5/8" (16 mm).
Installed with refractory mortar.
At least 1" (25 mm) air space.
An equivalent flue liner must be a listed
chimney liner system meeting type HT
requirements or other approved material.
Interior chimney requirements:
At least 2" (51 mm) clearance to
combustible structure.
Fire stops installed at the spaces where
the chimney passes through floors and/or
ceiling.
2" (51 mm) gap maintained to any
insulation from the chimney.
Exterior chimney requirements:
At least 1" (25 mm) clearance to
combustible structure.
Chimney height requirements: (See
Illustration)
At least 3 feet (0.9 m) higher than the
highest part of the roof opening through
which it passes.
At least 2 feet (0.6 m) higher than any
part of the roof within 10 feet (3 m)
measured horizontally from the top of the
chimney.
This stove requires a minimum chimney height
of 13 feet (4 m). The maximum allowable
chimney height is 30 feet (9m).
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INSTALLATION IN AMOBILE HOME
Follow these special requirements for installing
your stove in a mobile home.
•Install the stove in accordance with 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (HUD)
•Permanently attach the stove to your mobile
home’s floor. Use the 1/4" holes or notches
in each leg base to bolt down the stove.
•Install one of the following Dura-Vent
Mobile Home Chimney & Connector Kits:
6DP-MH 6” Diameter S/N 9096N
7DP-MH 7” Diameter S/N 9196N
8DP-MH 8” Diameter S/N 9296N
Each kit includes:
Stainless spark arrester cap, storm collar,
Adjustable vented flashing – 0/12 –
6/12, two 24” Dura/Plus* chimney
pipes, 24” support box with built-in
starter section and trim.
* (UL or ULC approved equipment is
acceptable)
•You must remove the exterior chimney
sections when transporting Mobile Home.
▌WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL IN A ROOM USED
FOR SLEEPING.
▌CAUTION:
MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME
WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING, AND ROOF
WHILE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED,
AND IN USE.
Typical Mobile Home Installation.
Chimney is supported by Ceiling.
Stovepipe
Chimney Cap
Chimney Section
Flashing
Adjustable Roof
Storm Collar
Starter section
with built-in
Support Box
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Operating Your Phoenix
Wood Stove
Once your Phoenix is positioned, connected,
and assembled, you are ready to light a fire.
WARNING:
STOVE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Read this entire chapter before lighting your
first fire. It explains the controls and features of
your wood stove, how to choose firewood, and
how to break-in your stove. The chapter also
covers using your stove on a daily basis.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Before lighting any fires, become familiar with
the location, and operation, of your stove's
controls and features. Learn how to use them to
maximize the efficiency of your stove. For your
own safety, do not modify these controls or
features in any way.
PRIMARY AIR CONTROL: The handle is
located on the lower front left side of the stove.
The primary air control allows you to regulate
the amount of air entering the firebox.
Generally, the more air allowed into the firebox,
the faster and hotter the rate of burn; conversely,
less air creates a slower burn. To fully open the
primary air intake, push the handle to the left;
push the handle to the right to close the primary
air control.
ASH PAN: The ash pan, and ash pan access
door, is located under the ash lip. The ash pan
collects ash from the fire and allows you to
conveniently remove the ash from your wood
stove. Clear the firebox of ashes daily by
sliding the ash grate sideways, sifting the ashes
across the grate into the ash pan, then returning
the grate to its closed position. The ash pan is
easy to remove and has a handle for convenient
disposal of ashes. The back of the ash pan
assembly is sloped upwards. Before removing
the ash pan, push it (hard!) into the stove to
force the pan up the slope; this kicks the ashes
further into the pan.
Do not operate the stove unless the ash pan is
inserted into the stove and the ash door is
closed. Running the stove with the ash door
open could overheat and damage the stove.
CHOOSING FIREWOOD
Your Phoenix Wood Heater is designed to only
burn firewood-also known as cordwood.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR
ENGINE OIL TO START A FIRE. DO
NOT USE CHARCOAL, PELLETS,
COAL, WAX-SAWDUST BASED,
DENSIFIED LOGS OR ANY OTHER
MATERIALS AS FUEL; THEY ARE
NOT SAFE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE.