Hudson River Stove Works SENECA Series User manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions For
SENECA
SMALL & MEDIUM SIZE WOOD STOVES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM
HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY NOTICES
When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow
the installation instructions. You must contact local building, fire officials, or authority having
jurisdiction about restrictions, permit and installation inspection requirements in your area.
DO NOT INSTALL IN AMOBILE HOME.
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
UNITS ARE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

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16” - USA
FLOOR PROTECTION
The main precaution when installing a wood stove is to leave sufficient space between the stove
(top, sides, back, front, and under stove pipes) and any other material that can catch fire.
If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor, it must be placed on an approved 1/2” non-
combustible hearth pad with k = 0.84 BTU/in ft2hr oF. In the USA, the floor protector must
extend 8” beyond each side of the flue loading door and 16” to the front.
Fig. 4
In a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum
of 2” beyond either side of the pipe.
Although it is recommended that homeowners purchase pre-manufactured hearth boards for
floor protection, there are acceptable alternative materials that may be used.
YOU DETERMINE IFALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION MATERIALS ARE
ACCEPTABLE.
All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards,
etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must
not be used. The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as
R-value (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity). Use the formulas and charts
below to make determine if alternate materials are acceptable.
8” - USA
8” - USA

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PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION:
1. Convert specification to R-value:
i. R-value given - no conversion needed.
ii. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: T
k
1
R×=
iii. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: T
xK
R×= 12
1
iv. r-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = r x T
2. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor protector.
i. Use the formula in step (1) to convert values not expressed as “R”.
ii. For multiple layers, add R-values of each layer to determine overall R-value.
3. If the overall R-value of the system is greater than the R-value of the specified floor protector, the alternate is
acceptable.
Common K and R Values Charts
Material Thickness R-Value
Ceramic Board (Fibrefrax) 1/2" 1.100
Ceramic Board (Micore) 1/2" 1.100
Common Brick 4" 0.800
Common Brick 2-1/4" 0.450
Gypsum or Plaster Board 1/2" 0.450
Cement Board (Wonderboard) 1/2" 0.200
Durorock 1/2" 0.200
Limestone 1" 0.153
HardiBacker Cement Board 1/4" 0.130
Cement Mortar 1/2" 0.100
Slate 1" 0.100
Concrete 1" 0.095
Marble 1" 0.090
Granite 1" 0.083
Ceramic Pavers 1" 0.080
Flagstone 1" 0.079
Sandstone 1" 0.079
Ceramic Tile 1/4" 0.020
SOURCE:
1) The Chimney Sweep On-line Library http://www.chimneysweeponline.com/horvalue.htm

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SOURCE:
http://hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/k_values_what_does_it_all_mean?id=64_0_1_0_M1
Material K value R Value | inches-K value .84 | inches-R value of 1
per inch
Micore 300 0.43 2.33 0.5 0.43
Wonderboard (cement board) 1.92 0.52 2.3 1.92
Common Brick 5 0.20 6.0 5
Cement Mortar 5 0.20 6.0 5
Ceramic Tile 12.5 0.08 14.9 12.5
Marble 11 0.09 13.1 11
Air Space (ventilated) 0.7 1.43 0.8 0.7
sand and gravel 1.7 0.59 2.0 1.7
Drywall (gypsum) 1 1.00 1.2 1

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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect local installation
regulations. This is for your safety! The manufacturer is not responsible for the product, if it is not installed
following these recommendations. These clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory
authority.
A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.) These surfaces
are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non-combustible materials. If
you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material, consult your local fire officials.
Parallel Installation Corner Installation
ClearancesforSmallSeneca SingleWallPipeDoubleWallPipe
A‐Chimneyconnectortobackwall 20"20"
B‐Chimneyconnectortosidewall 25"24"
C‐Chimneyconnectortocornerwall 22"22"
D‐Unittobackwall 16"16"
E‐Unittosidewall 16"15"
F‐Unittocornerwall 13"13"
ClearancesforMediumSeneca SingleWallPipeDoubleWallPipe
A‐Chimneyconnectortobackwall 19"12"
B‐Chimneyconnectortosidewall 26"24"
C‐Chimneyconnectortocornerwall 19"16"
D‐Unittobackwall 17"10"
E‐Unittosidewall15"13"
F‐Unittocornerwall 8.5"5.5"
WARNING: DO NOT MAKE COMPROMISES DURING INSTALLATION. FOLLOW
ALL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CHIMNEY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

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CHIMNEY CONNECTION
The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney. For use
with the appliance the chimney connector MUST be 6” in diameter, with a minimum thickness
of 24gauge black steel or 26gauge blued steel.
Aluminium and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the appliance. These
materials cannot withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire and can give off toxic
fumes when heated.
DO NOT USE THE CONNECTOR PIPE AS A CHIMNEY.
Each chimney connector or stovepipe section must be installed to the stove flue collar and to
each other with the male (crimped) end toward the stove. See fig 5.
Fig. 5
This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid creosote from running down the outside of the
pipe or the stovetop. All joints, including the flue collar connection must be secured with three
sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate.
For the best performance the chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible, with
no more than two 90°elbows. The maximum horizontal run is 36” and a recommended total
length of stovepipe should not exceed 10 feet. Always slope horizontal runs upward ¼” per foot
toward the chimney.
No part of the chimney connector may pass through an attic or roof space, closet or other
concealed space, or through a floor ceiling. All sections of the chimney connectors must be
accessible for cleaning. Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction
is desired, the installation must conform to NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365, and is also addressed
in this manual.

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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO
NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
This room heater must be connected to a 6” factory built UL 103 HT chimney (ULC S629, in
Canada) or a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. These flues and required
chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean.
Factory Built Chimney
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must
be followed. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling
support package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, firestops (where needed),
insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as
recommended by the manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height above the roof or
other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation. See page 8 for chimney termination
requirements.

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MASONRY CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks,
loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the
stove is installed and operated. When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a
masonry chimney, special methods are needed. Refer to Combustible Wall Chimney Connector
Pass-Throughs on page 9.

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connector
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and the chi
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through an
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m
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mbustibles.
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nnector. See
t
n
all sides.
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5
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g, with insula
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inches [51 m
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m
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ake sure fast
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a
ttic or roof s
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(152.4 mm)
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m
inimum 24 g
t
or, and a mini
nels of 1” (25.
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a minimum 6
a
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S
upport the wa
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heet metal s
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m
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mney section.
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eners used t
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age (.024” [.6
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rt sized to fit
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rance to Co
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13
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use clean and dry wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result
when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or
freshly cut hardwoods. Do not burn treated wood, driftwood, solvents, trash, coal,
garbage, cardboard, or coloured papers. Pile and store wood outdoors under cover. Do
not place or store wood within stove installation clearances or within the space required
for loading and ash removal.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS
HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS
IN USE.
Before lighting your appliance ensure that the chimney is clear from obstructions and
free of creosote buildup. Also ensure that the steel ash pan door is closed firmly and the
cast iron ash grate is in the closed position.
To light your stove, first make sure that the air control on the firebox front left is open to
its full extent. Do not elevate the fire; build wood fire directly on firebox hearth. Do not
use grates, andirons, or other fuel support methods. Light a fire using finely
chopped wood and establish it so that it has plenty of flames. As soon as the fire is
going briskly adjust the air control to the desired setting. Keep the fire burning briskly
until the stove is up to temperature. DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE DOOR
OPEN. DO NOT OVERFILL THE STOVE SO THE WOOD LEANS ON THE DOOR, OR
PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING PROPERLY.
WARNING: STOVES EQUIPPED WITH DOORS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WITH
DOORS FULLY OPEN OR DOORS FULLY CLOSED. IF DOORS ARE LEFT PARTLY
OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT FO THE FIREPLACE STOVE OPENING,
CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
WARNING: DO NOT OVER FIRE. IF THE STOVETOP OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE
GLOW RED, YOU ARE OVER FIRING.
The air draft control on the firebox front will control the rate of burn in the firebox. The
more it is open the faster the fire will burn. The more it is closed the slower it will burn:
AIR CONTROL SETTINGS:

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DESIRED BURN SETTINGS INLET AIR SETTING
LOW CLOSEDFULLY
MED/LOW ¼OPEN
MED/HIGH ¾ OPEN
HIGH FULLYOPEN
Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the stove. The chimney can’t
pull in more air than is available to it. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is
tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by competition between the
stove and other appliances that vent indoor air to the outside; i.e., exhaust fans for range
hoods, clothes dryers, bathroom fans, etc.
If the chimney draws well when all such equipment is turned off (or sealed, in the case
of fireplaces and/or other stoves), you need to be attentive in timing the use of the other
appliances. If you need to crack a nearby window or door to enable the chimney to pull
well, you should install an outside-air intake to bring combustion air into the room.

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BUILDING A FIRE
•Open inlet air control fully.
•Place a small amount of crumpled paper in the stove.
•Cover the paper with a generous amount of kindling wood in a teepee fashion and a few small
pieces of wood.
•Ignite the paper and close door. If fire dies down substantially, open door slightly.
•Add larger pieces of wood as the fire progresses being careful not to overload. Do not fill
firebox beyond firebrick area. An ideal coal bed of 1” (25mm) or 2” (50mm) should be
established to achieve optimum performance.
•This unit is designed to function most effectively when air is allowed to circulate to all areas of
the firebox. An ideal means of achieving this is to rake a slight (1: to 2” wide) trough in the
center of the ember bed from front to back prior to loading the fuel.
•Once fuel has been loaded, close door and open air inlet control fully above door until fire is
well established (approx. 10 minutes) being careful not to over fire.
•Re adjust air inlet control to desired burn rate. If excessive smoke fills firebox, open air inlet
control slightly until flames resume and wood is sufficiently ignited.
•When refueling, adjust air control to the fully open position. When fire brightens, slowly and
carefully open the door. This procedure will prevent gases from igniting causing smoke and
flame spillage.
•Add fuel being careful not to overload.
DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH DOOR OPEN. Operation with the ash door
open can cause an over firing condition to occur. Over firing the stove is dangerous and can result in
property damage, injury or loss of life.
IF YOU HAVE A CHIMNEY FIRE:
•Call the fire department immediately.
•If all the stovepipe joints are tight and no other appliance is connected to the same flue, close
all openings, and draft controls if you have an airtight stove. Close the stovepipe damper in a
non airtight stove.
•If you have a leaky stove, you may have to wait for the fire to burn out.
•Get everyone out of the house, and put them to work watching for sparks or signs of fire on the
roof or nearby. One adult should stay in the house to check the attic and upper floors for signs
of fire.
•Discharge a class ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher or throw baking soda into the stove if the
chimney is not sound or there is a danger of the house or surroundings catching on fire. The
chemical travels up the chimney and often extinguishes the flame. Special fire extinguishers
are also available for stove and chimney fires. They give off intense smoke and smother the
fire.
•Throwing water in a stove will cause the metal to warp, but if it’s a choice between the house
or the stove, use water.
•Make sure the chimney is inspected after a fire. A chimney fire can cause deterioration of
metal or cause masonry to weaken.

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MAINTENANCE
The Eco Burn requires little maintenance; however the flue and oven base should be
periodically checked for cleaning. Inside the oven is a removable base plate. This plate
should be lifted off and any soot underneath it removed. You can also remove the
hotplates on cooking surface of the appliance and scrape the sides of the oven. The
glass on the firebox and oven door can be cleaned with glass cleaner. You can also use a
damp cloth and ash. Do not use a cleaner that contains caustic and/or abrasive cleaners.
DISPOSAL OFASHES:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container
of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
Check your chimney and chimney connector for creosote and soot buildup weekly, until
a safe frequency for cleaning is established. If creosote has accumulated it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If accumulation is excessive, disconnect
the stove and clean both the chimney and the stove. You may want to call a professional
chimney sweep to clean them. Both have to be cleaned at least once a year, or as often
as necessary.
GASKETS:
Air leaks can be caused by low spots in the door gaskets. To locate such low spots,
close each door on a slip of paper and attempt to pull the paper free. If the paper slips
out without tearing, the gasket isn’t snug enough at that spot. If the seal cannot be
improved by adjusting the door latch, try shimming the gasket. Pack a small quantity of
cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket to lift the main
gasket and thereby improve its contact with the door frame. If shimming does not
improve the seal, replace the gasket.

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GLASS CARE:
You will find that most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off regularly during
hot fires. You can wipe fly ash from the glass when hot using a crumpled piece of dry
newspaper. NEVER USE LIQUID CLEANING AGENTS ON HOT GLASS. If
you wish to clean the glass more thoroughly, follow this procedure:
Be sure the glass is completely cool
Use a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose
Dry the glass completely
The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest against it and always close the
door gently. If the glass should ever crack while the fire is burning, do not open the
door until the fire is out and do not operate the stove again until the glass has been
replaced with a new 5mm thick plate of ceramic glass, available from your Hudson
River Stove dealer. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
TO REMOVE THE GLASS: When the unit is cool, open the door and remove the
screws and brackets holding the glass in place. Remove all broken glass. Wrap the
edges of the new glass with a U-shaped strip of fiberglass gasket, covering ¼” on each
side. Place the glass with the fiberglass gasket in position and replace the brackets and
screws. When finished, you should be able to move the glass slightly, horizontally and
vertically.
FIREBRICK
The insulating material in the fire chamber is firebrick. Your stove is shipped direct
from the factory with the firebrick in place. If the need arises to replace damaged or
cracked firebrick, see below for proper firebrick placement.

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BLOWER OPERATION
The electrical rating for the fan is 120 volt 60 cycle. The fan is already installed on your
stove. Plug into a 120 volt power source, and use the line switch to turn off/on. Route the
power cord away from heater. DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON BLOWER
WITHOUT REMOVING PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
STOVE BODY PART #
A. BAFFLE INSULATION BLANKET 6035
DOOR
A. HINGE PINS 6085
B. GLASS 6005
C. GLASS CLIPS 6045
D. GLASS GASKET 6055
E. DOOR GASKET 6065
F. DOOR HANDLE PARTS 6075
LEGS
A. (4) 6095
ASH PAN 6115
BLOWER 6125

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ECO BURN 12 MONTH WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants this stove to be able to operate under normal use and service and
within 12 months from date of the original purchase on the terms herein shall repair or
replace without cost to the original customer any part thereof which shall be returned to
our factory, transportation charges prepaid and which our inspection shows would
prevent operation. This warranty does not apply to firebricks, brick retainer, baffle,
door seal, glass or discoloration of the surface or tarnishing of gold fittings all of which
require normal service to maintain them.
Under the terms of this warranty, Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the labor
costs involved in removing or replacing the stove. Nor shall Manufacturer be liable for
any injury, loss, or damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the use or
inability to use the product, or its removal and replacement. All other stove warranties,
expressed or implied are excluded to the extent possible at law. Consumers also have
rights under relevant State and Commonwealth Laws.
The Retailer does not have the authority to alter this warranty.
For further information, contact:
Hudson River Stove Works
1871Route 9H Hudson NY 12534
www.hudsonriverstoves.com