Jaroby ATFM User manual

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Québec (Québec) G2N 2C9
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www.jaroby.com
September 7th, 2007 Review
ATFM
Certified and tested according to
CAN/CSA B366-1-M91 norms

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CONTENTS
CHARACTERISTICS – ATFM ......................................................................................4
WARNING .....................................................................................................................5
NOTICE..........................................................................................................................7
C REOSOTE ....................................................................................................................7
CHIMNEY......................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................8
V ERTICAL INSTALLATION INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY .................................................9
E XTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION ..............................................................................9
V ERTICAL INSTALLATION ON A CATHEDRAL ROOF .......................................................10
C ROSS STYLE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................10
V ERTICAL INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................11
CLEARANCES.............................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION OF THE FIREBRICKS ....................................................................13
FANS AND THERMODISC.........................................................................................14
INSTALLATION OF THE 460 CFM FAN AND THE PROTECTION BOX ...............15
P ROPULSION MODE .....................................................................................................15
I NSTALLATION OF THE 2 EXITS OF 6 INCHES FOR THE FAN SYSTEM ................................17
A SPIRATION MODE ......................................................................................................18
SEATING .....................................................................................................................21
LIGHTING ...................................................................................................................21
AIR CIRCULATION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM....................................................22
IN CASE OF EXTENDED ELECTRIC FAILURE .......................................................23
AIR SUPPLY................................................................................................................24
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................25
INTERCHANGEABLES PARTS LIST ........................................................................26

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LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY......................................................................................27
CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IT FOR FURTHER
REFERENCES
INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFY
CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN AND IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OWNER'S
MANUAL GUIDE GIVEN WITH THIS APPLIANCE. THE INSTALLATION MUST
BE IN AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES AND CONNEX
EQUIPMENT (CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211(USA) AND THE APPLICABLE
BUILDING CODE .
WARNING! NEVER MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE !

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CHARACTERISTICS – ATFM
Combustible Wood
Recommended surface 0 to 2000 Ft² (0 to 186m
2
)
Capacity 59,000 BTU/H
Evacuation pipe diameter 6 in (15,54cm)
Chimney minimal height 12 ft (3,66m)
Top hot air exit 2 X 6 in (5,08cm X 15,54cm)
Dimensions:
Exterior height 42¼ in (107,95cm)
Exterior width 27 ½ in (69,85cm)
Exterior depth 38 ½ in (97,79cm)
Door openning 16 in X 10 ½ in (40,64cm X 26,67cm)
Inside height 12 in (30,48cm)
Inside width 19 in (48,26cm)
Inside depth 18 ½ in (46,99cm)
Maximal length of log 18 in (45,72cm)
Combustion duration 4 to 8 hours
Weight 480 pounds (218 kg)
Clearances
Back 12 in (25,40cm)
Lateral 12 in (30,5cm)
Roof 84 in (2,14m)
* One 460CFM fan included

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WARNING
Before installing, please take a few minutes to read this handbook. Keep it in a sure place
and easily reachable for future references. Not following these instructions could be a
cause of property damages, injuries or death. If this appliance is not properly installed, it
could cause fire damages to the property, injuries and death. To reduce fire hazards,
follow instructions contained in this handbook.
Contact an official inspector (ex: a fireman) or your insurance company for installation
permit. Always respect the provincial and municipal building codes of your region.
Do not connect this appliance to a chimney that already serves for another wood
appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a mobile house.
The existing chimney should be well inspected before any installation. In doubt, consult a
specialist.
The room where the appliance must be installed must measure a minimum of 64 ft
2
and
must be very well ventilated.
Minimum clearances found in this manual must be observed.
Never use a non-isolated exterior conduct or a single wall flue pipe as an exterior exit.
Put in place the firebricks before lighting the appliance (if they are not in place yet).
WARNING : Very hot while in function
 Keep children far away from the appliance.
 Never let the appliance without supervision when the door is open.
 Always close the doors after the lighting period.
 Do not use chemical products or other liquid to light the fire.
 Do not burn waste or inflammable fluids like gas, naphtha or motor oil.
 Always keep combustible material (clothes, furnitures, wood, matches, plastics,
etc...) at a minimal distance of 91,5 cm (3 feet) from the appliance.
This appliance is certified to burn wood. Do not use any other combustible.
Wood should not be stocked within the recommended minimums clearances or in the
necessary space for the loading and the ashes evacuation.
Always use dried wood. Do not burn green or wet wood. Do not use construction debris
such as pieces of 2x4, plywood...

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If the appliance starts to blush, it's because it is too charged. Do not add fuel.
Immediately close the doors and the air intake of the appliance until everything becomes
normal again.
Do not load the appliance beyond the firebricks height.
Ashes must be evacuated frequently, put in a steel container provided with a tight lid and
be placed outside at once. You must never place other waste in this container.
Considering the need of air for the combustion, a window or a door must be half opened
sometimes (fresh air drainage) to balance the pressure in the house, especially if:
- A fan already evacuates air towards outside (kitchen, bathroom.)
- You want to avoid a repression of smoke when lighting the appliance and when
reloading the wood.
It is recommended to have a smoke detector near the appliance.
You should contact your municipal or provincial fire department to have knowledge
of the procedure to be followed in case of a chimney fire. Think of an emergency
plan.
In case of a chimney fire:
- Hermetically close the doors and the air intakes.
- Water the combustible material adjacent to the chimney.
- Ring the alarm, evacuate the house if necessary and call the firemen.
- Never touch the pipes until the fire is not completely extinct.
- Do not use the chimney until it has been inspected or repaired.
Keep all the doors closed while the appliance is in function. Frequently verify the
ceramics cords, they must always be in good condition.
The chimney pipe should not pass close to water, gas or oil pipes, nor close to electric
wire or other types of conduits, of combustible materials in the roofs, the attics, the walls
or the floors. If you have to make it pass through a wall or a part of combustible
construction, do not forget that the installation must be in accordance with the
CAN/CSA-B365. Use at least 12 feet of a 6 inches diameter vertical chimney.
NOTE:
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID FIRE HAZARDS,
WOUNDS AND PROPERTY DAMAGES.

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NOTICE
The ATFM was conceived to safely function the doors closed and only when burning
firewood. Any change, modification or unauthorized installation will automatically
cancel the certification of the appliance, its guarantee, its homologation and the appliance
might become dangerous.
During the first hours of operation, you must heat it gradually. In order to allow an
appropriate cooking of the paint and in order to facilitate its adhesion with metal, do not
heat the appliance with a strong fire. It will also avoid thermal shock which could lift up
the paint or make it whiten.
Make sure that the room is ventilated enough in order to eliminate the odours and the
smoke coming from the paint during the first hours of utilization. It is normal that a light
smoke is released from the paint during the first hours of use.
Even if this nuisance is temporary, open the windows and the doors in order to ensure a
good ventilation. This special paint is conceived to tolerate temperatures until 1200°F
(650°C).
C REOSOTE
The wood burning slowly produces tar and other organic steams, which forms a whole
called “creosote”. The steam condenses in the cool chimney when the wood is burning
slowly. In this way, creosote residues are formed on the walls. Creosote can take several
forms: tarry liquid, soot dust or deposits in crystal form. When in fire, the creosote
releases a very strong heat and can be the cause of a chimney fire.
- Do not knock on the glasses or violently close the doors.
- Do not use the appliance when a glass is broken or damaged.
- Do not build the fire too close of the glasses.
- Keep the doors closed when using the appliance.
- Do not connect the ATFM with a chimney or a flue serving another heating
appliance

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CHIMNEY
Only use approved chimneys of the same dimensions as the appliance exit. Therefore,
you should use 6 inches diameter chimneys for your ATFM. Chimneys must be tested
upon the CAN/ULC S629 M87. The ATFM wood appliance can be installed onto a
masonry chimney following the ULC S635, ULC S640 norms. Do not forget to plan a
place for the sweeping of the chimney.
When possible, it is preferable to avoid an outside chimney or built on an exterior wall,
and this is even more important for colder areas. Outside chimneys generally have a less
efficient draught. They can even have an inverse draught because it is hard to heat them
enough so that they can reach their operating temperature. A greater accumulation of
creosote, a less efficient draught and a lesser performance are some characteristics of cold
chimneys. Draught is proportional to the total chimney height as well as its temperature.
It is therefore possible to get a better draught by increasing the chimney's height and by
reducing the heat loss with an insulated lining. The chimney has to be installed with a
stainless steel lining. Make sure that all smoke pipe joints are really airtight. A leak
reduces the efficiency of the appliance and could even make its utilization dangerous.
INSTALLATION
A good installation is extremely important for a safe and efficient use of your J.A. Roby
Inc. appliance. If you doubt on the way to install the appliance correctly, seek for
professional installation service. We suggest you to call masters fitters.
1. Withdraw firebricks placed inside the appliance in order to reduce the weight and
to facilitate the installation.
2. You must install a fireproof plate under the appliance, which must exceed of 18
inches at the front and of 8 inches at each side and at the back.
3. The free space shall not be reduced except under the approval of the authorities
responsible for the application of the building code.
4. Install the chimney and an insulated wall thimble for an installation passing
through a wall according to the instructions from the chimney manufacturer.
5. Install the firebricks in accordance with the recommended instructions for your
model.
6. The appliance should not be connected to an hot air conduct.

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V ERTICAL INSTALLATION INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY
The ATFM wood appliance must be installed in accordance
with the applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, ULC S635,
ULC S640, UL 1777 norms. Install the chimney following the
manufacturer’s instructions.
E XTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION
The ATFM wood appliance must be installed in accordance with the applicable local
laws or the CAN/CSA-B365 norm. Install the chimney following the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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V ERTICAL INSTALLATION ON A CATHEDRAL ROOF
The ATFM wood appliance must be installed
in accordance with the applicable local laws or
the CAN/CSA-B365 norm. Install the chimney
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
C ROSS STYLE INSTALLATION
The ATFM wood appliance must be
installed in accordance with the applicable
local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365 norm.
Install the chimney following the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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V ERTICAL INSTALLATION
The ATFM wood appliance must be installed in accordance with the applicable local
laws or the CAN/CSA-B365 norm. Install the chimney following the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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CLEARANCES
Due to its reduced clearances, this appliance occupies a minimum of space in the room
where it is installed. No matter where you install it, this appliance will perfectly complete
your decoration by its originality and its heat. This appliance only needs a 12 inches
clearance at its back and 12 inches from the lateral walls. For the heat exchanger, the
clearances of zero.
Do not place the safety thermodisc under the 6in pipes. The door's heat may stop the
appliance and the fans may not restart when the electricity returns; the thermodisc being
too hot.

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INSTALLATION OF THE FIREBRICKS
1. Install the bottom wall bricks.
2. After that, install the side wall bricks.
3. Install the back ones.
4. Then, install three pipes (#2 and #3) and fix them.
5. Install the two plates retaining the wool.
6. Slide the bricks to be placed under the wool and to be supported by the three
pipes.
7. To finish with, install the pipe #1 and fix it.

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FANS AND THERMODISC
The 115 volts fans must be screwed under the ventilation conduct at the planned place in
the appliance rear. The protection thermodisc box must be fixed at 72 inches (182,88cm)
from the appliance on the ventilation conduct. A hole must be done in order to permit the
air coming from the fans to touch lightly the thermodisc. Plug the terminal.
When the appliance is in function, the heat reaching a temperature of 120
o
C activates the
thermodisc. At this moment, the thermodisc activates the fans for a better distribution of
heat in your home. As soon as the heat goes under 120
o
C, the thermodisc automatically
stops the fans. When the appliance is in fonction, and that the protection thermodisc fixed
on the ventilation conduct reaches a temperature of 160
0
F, the thermodisc will stop the
fans and will close the air entry in order to slow down the combustion and will stop
distributing the heat in the ventilation conduct of your home. When the heat goes under
160
0
F, the thermodisc will automatically allow the air entry openning and will start the
fans.
If you use the appliance without thermostat, see the section named “ In case of extended
electric failure”
The electrical cord of the fans must never touch the appliance surfaces in order to
avoid electrical shock or fire.
ELECTRICAL PLAN
In case you wish the
fans to function with
the thermostat:
Disconnect the
thermodisc wire (F
– 120) which is placed
in #3 and follow the
dotted line to connect it
in #5.

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INSTALLATION OF THE 460 CFM FAN AND THE
PROTECTION BOX
P ROPULSION MODE
1. Fix the electrical box on the side
(2 screws)
Position the rod allowing the air intake into the
hole.
2.

Remove the panel
recovering the two square
holes.

Fix the 460CFM fan on
the appliance with the 4
bolts, rings and nuts.

Place the bottom of the
protection box.

Install the panel to recover the
two square entries.

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3.
4.
5.
OPTION

Pass the fan power supply wire
into the connector and let it
exceed of 6 inches in the
protection box.
 Tighten the connector screw.
 Connect the wires.

Position and fix the left and
right sides of the 460CFM fan
box.
 Use 7 screws for each sides.
 Put in place the air filter.
 Fix the grate with 6 screws.

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I NSTALLATION OF THE 2 EXITS OF 6 INCHES FOR THE FAN SYSTEM
1.
2.
3.

Remove the panel recovering the 2
exits of 6 inches.

Fix the two pipes of 6 inches
diameter by using 2 screws per pipe.
 Do not block the anti-
repression
valves operation.
 Fix the thermocouple box (L-
160) at
30`` (76cm).

Plan the thermodisc hole before fixing
the box.

Install the fan conducts without any
clearance from the ceiling. At each
conduct extremity, install a floor grid.

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A SPIRATION MODE
Installation of the 460cfm ceiling fan of the basement with a flexible aluminium pipe
or a rigid coated sheet pipe.
1.

Install the starting collar on the 460 cfm
fan with three screws.
 Install the retaining collar
with
2 bolts and nuts (1/4 " X 2 ")
and then tighten the end on the
simple pipe.
 Fix it all with 6 screws. 
Screw the fan grid (GV460) by
using 5 bolts (1" X ¼") with
locks.

Screw the basement ceiling grid with 6
screws of 1 ½". The necessary space
between t
he joists must be of 12 inches
centre in centre. Be sure that the box does
not touch the joists in order to avoid noises.

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2.

Be sure that the panel
recovering the two 6 inches
exits over the appliance is
well closed and fixed.

Remove the square panel at
the back of the appliance.
 Fix the butterfly valve.
 Pos
ition the 90 degrees elbow and the
6 inches diameter coated sheet pipe (or
black steel). Fix the 90 degrees elbow
only with screws of less than ½" of
length because it could affect the good
operation of the anti-repression valve.
 Fix the thermodisc box (L-
160
stop) at 30`` (76cm) from the
bottom of the rear collar exit of 6
inches. Drill the pipe in front of
the thermodisc to capture the fan
heat.

To fix the thermodisc to a flexible
pipe, a collar is available (option).

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