Lexington Forge SAVANNAHSSW40 User manual

SAFETY NOTICE: Read this entire manual before you install and use your appliance. If not prop-
erly installed, a house re may result. To reduce the risk of re, follow the installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact
local building, re ofcials or authorities having jurisdiction about permits, restrictions and instal-
lation inspection requirements in your area.
These units are mobile home approved for U.S. and Canada
SAVANNAH LARGE WOOD STOVE
FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION
6" (152 mm) Flue Required
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL:SSW40
6300002
SSW40 cover
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CONTENTS
Specications .......................................................... 03
Questions? ...............................................................04
Pre-installation instructions.......................................05
Unpacking and leg installation..................................06
Stove set-up .............................................................07
Clearances ...............................................................09
Installation ................................................................10
Proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil red appliances,
and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
California Health and Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
WARNING
ACCESSORIES
1. Variable Speed Blower—Part no.: BLOTWS
2. Gold Legs—Part no.: SSW30CLGD
3. Gold Door Trim—Part no.: SSW30GDTK
4. Nickel Legs—Part no.: SSW30CLN
5. Nickel Door Trim—Part no.: SSW30NDTK
Operation..................................................................12
Maintenance.............................................................15
Replacement parts ...................................................18
Illustrated Parts Breakdown......................................19
FAQs.........................................................................20
Warranty ...................................................................23
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operating this woodburning appliance.
INSTALLER
Please leave these instructions with the appliance.
OWNER
Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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634002
SSW40 DIMS
10/08
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL A B C D E F
SSW40 331/4" 311/2" 23" 32" 261/2" 273/4"
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
SSW40 Front and Side Views

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QUESTIONS?
Log Length 22"
Maximum burn time213 hours
Average area heated (sq.ft)23,000 sq. ft.
Range of heat output312,000-36,000
Maximum heat output175,000
EPA emissions rating (g/h, non-catalytic) 4.3 gph
Weight 520 lbs
Loading Front
Air Control Manual
1. Maximum burn times and heat outputs are based on laboratory testing using full loads of seasoned
hardwoods, and may vary in individual use depending on how the stove is operated, type and moisture
content of fuel, and other factors. Maximum burn times are achieved under different operating
conditions than are maximum heat outputs.
2. These values are based on operation in building code-conforming homes under typical winter climate
conditions in the U.S. If your home is of nonstandard construction (e.g. unusually well-insulated, not
insulated, built underground, or if you live in a more severe and more temperate climate), these gures
may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Lexington Forge Authorized
Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home.
3. Under specic conditions used during EPA emissions testing.
NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS? REQUIRE PARTS INFORMATION?
First, contact the Lexington Forge Dealer from whom you purchased your stove, for parts and service.
Have the following information ready:
• Date of purchase
• Serial number (from the back of your stove)
• Model number (from the back of your stove)
• Dealer name and phone
If you still need assistance, contact Lexington Forge technical support (below).
WONDERING ABOUT THE WARRANTY?
See the last page of this manual for general warranty information. For additional information, contact your
Lexington Forge dealer or Lexington Forge Parts and warranty.
Lexington Forge
Technical Service, Parts & Warranty
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Model and product serial numbers can be found on the certication label of your stove.

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PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Check with the building inspector’s ofce for compliance with local codes; a permit may be required.
2. This appliance requires a masonry or prefabricated chimney listed to ULC S629 (Canada) and UL
103HT (U.S.) sized correctly.
3. A 6" (152mm) diameter ue is required for proper performance.
4. Always connect this unit to a chimney and NEVER VENT TO ANOTHER ROOM OR INSIDE A
BUILDING.
5. DO NOT connect this unit to any duct work to which another appliance is connected such as a
furnace.
6. DO NOT connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance.
7. The connector pipe and chimney should be inspected periodically and cleaned if nescessary.
8. Remember the clearance distances when you place furniture or other objects within the area. DO
NOT store wood, ammable liquids or other combustible materials too close to the unit. Refer to
certication label on back of your unit for required clearances.
9. Contact your local municipal or provincial re authority for information on how to handle a chimney
re. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney re. In the event of a chimney re, turn air
control to closed position and CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
10. DO NOT tamper with combustion air control beyond normal adjustment.
11. If installing in a mobile home, use mobile home kit.
WHY THE CORRECT FLUE SIZE IS IMPORTANT — 6"(152 mm)
Draft is the force, which moves air from the appliance 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 appliance. An uncontrolled burn,
a glowing red part or chimney connector indicates excessive draft. Inadequate draft may cause back
pufng into the room and “plugging” of the chimney and/or cause the appliance to leak smoke into the
room through appliance and chimney connector joints.
Today’s solid fuel appliances are much more efcient than in the past. The units are designed to give
you controlled combustion, as well as maximum heat transfer, using less fuel to do so. The design of your
new appliance is such that the exhaust “smoke” is now at lower temperatures than in the past, therefore
requiring proper chimney size to give adequate draft. If your chimney is too large, the heating appliance
will have a difcult time to raise the “chimney ue” temperature to give adequate draft, therefore causing a
smoke back up, poor burn, or both.
Should you experience such a problem call in a local chimney expert.
With the door closed, the rate of burning is regulated by the amount of air allowed to enter the unit
through the air control. With experience you will be able to set the control for heat and burning time
desired.
Once the required chimney draft is obtained, operate only with doors closed and open slowly when re-
fueling. (This will reduce or eliminate smoke from entering the room.)
CAUTION
After reading these instructions, if you have any doubt about your ability to complete
your installation in a professional manner, you should obtain the services of an installer
versed in all aspects of correct and safe installation. DO NOT use temporary, makeshift
compromises during installation.

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CAUTION
Attempts to achieve higher output rates that exceed heater design specications can result in permanent
damage to the heater. The recommended wood load is level with the top of the rebricks. Overloading
may prevent sufcient air entering the heater to properly fuel the re.
Important: For optimum heater performance at “low” burn rate, operate the fan at low speed.
An outside air kit is available from your Lexington Forge dealer.
Optional Blower: 110v 130 CFM Model: BLOTWS
• OPERATE THIS HEATER ONLY WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
CAUTION
THIS HEATER IS EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.
SERIOUS BURNS CAN RESULT FROM CONTACT.
KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE
SERVICING UNIT.

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STOVE SET-UP
STOVE SET-UP
1. Check that all brick and tubes are in place.
2. Select the proper location for the stove. These appliances must not be installed any closer than the
minimum clearance to combustible materials shown on page 11 of this manual. The stove must be
installed on a non-combustible surface as shown on page 9 of this manual.
3. Remove packing material and packing labels from glass.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE INSTALLATION
4. If non-combustible materials have been installed on the walls, obtain the minimum clearances from
either the manufacturer of these materials or the local building inspectors ofce.
5. Install the stovepipe INSIDE the ue collar on the top of the stove between the stove and chimney.
6. DO NOT use a grate to elevate the re.
STOVE PIPE
1. Make sure your chimney and chimney connector meets safety codes. Check with authorities having
jurisdiction in your area.
2. All pipe sections must be connected with the male end (crimped end) toward the stove.
3. Fasten the stove pipe to the ue collar by the use of three sheet metal screws. Do the same at each
additional joint to make the entire installation rigid.
4. Maintain the required diameter ue for the entire installation.
5. If you are connecting the stove to an old masonry ue, be sure to have it inspected for cracks and
general condition. Resizing with a stainless steel liner may be required.
6. It is recommended that no more than two 90 degree bends be used in the stovepipe installation.
More than two 90 degree bends may decrease the amount of draw and possible cause smoke
spillage.
7. A damper is not required in this installation. Remove any damper plate in the chimney or secure in
the OPEN position.
8. Single wall ue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in overall length.
NOTES ON CHIMNEY AND STOVEPIPE INSULATION:
Maintaining a clean chimney is important. Chimneys should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup.
A straight chimney is easier to clean than one with 45 or 90 degree bends. A bend requires the pipe to
be removed for cleaning. The stove bafe must be removed when cleaning the chimney (see page 15).
Chimney sweepings will build up on top of bafe causing a blocked ue and/or a re hazard.
Steel Chimney
Most factory made “Class A” steel chimneys have a layer of insulation around the inner ue. This
insulation keeps the smoke warm and protects the surrounding structure from the high ue temperatures.
Because the insulation is less dense than masonry, the inner steel liner warms up more quickly than
masonry chimney; this makes the steel chimney support a good draft more quickly than masonry does.
Indoor/Outdoor Location
Because the chimney’s function is to keep the smoke warm, it is best to locate it inside the house. This
location uses the house as insulation for the ue and allows some radiant heat release form the ue into
the home. Since an interior chimney doesn’t continuously lose its heat to the outdoors, less heat from the
stove is required to get it warm and keep it warm.

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Flue Sizing
The ue size for a controlled-combustion appliance should be based on the cross-sectional volume of the
stove ue outlet. In this case, more is denitely not better. Hot gases lose heat through expansion; if a
stove with a six-inch ue collar (28 square inch area) is vented into a 10"x 10" ue, the gases will expand
to over three times their original volume. As gases cool with expansion, draft strength decreases. If the
oversized ue is also outside the house, the heat it absorbs will be conducted to the outdoor air and the
ue will remain relatively cool.
It is common for a masonry ue to be oversized for the stove. Such a chimney can take quite a while to
warm up, and the stove performance will likely be disappointing. The best solution to an oversize ue
problem is the installation of an insulated steel chimney liner of the same diameter as the appliance ue
outlet. The liner keeps the exhaust gas warm and the result is a stronger draft. An uninsulated liner is a
second choice—although the liner will keep the exhaust restricted to its original volume, the air around the
liner will require time and heat energy to warm up.
Check your local codes. You may be required to install a ue liner in any oversize masonry ue.
Masonry Chimney
Although masonry is the traditional material used for chimney construction, it can have distinct
performance disadvantages when used to vent a controlled combustion wood stove. Masonry forms an
effective “heat sink”—that is, it absorbs and holds heat for long periods of time.
The large mass however, may take a long time to become hot enough to sustain a strong draft. The larger
the chimney (in total mass) the longer it will take to warm up. Cold masonry will actually cool exhaust
gases enough to diminish draft strength. This problem is worse if the chimney is located outside the home
or if the chimney ue has a cross-sectional volume much larger than the stove outlet.
Pipe and Chimney Layout
Every bend in the ue will act as a brake on the exhaust as it ows from the rebox to the chimney cap.
The ideal pipe and chimney layout is straight up from the stove through completely straight chimney. Use
this layout if at all possible, as it will promote optimum stove performance and simplify maintenance.
If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney, locate the elbow about midway between the stovetop and
the chimney thimble.This conguration lets the smoke speed up before it must turn, keeps some pipe
in the room for heat transfer, and allows long-term exibility for installing a different appliance without
relocating the thimble. There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove pipe between the
stove and a chimney. Longer runs can cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote problems. Use
double-wall stove pipe for longer runs.
Single Venting
Your stove requires a dedicated ue. Do not connect the stove to a ue used by any other appliance.
Chimney draft is a natural form of energy and follows the path of least resistance. If the stove is vented
to a ue that also serves open replace or another appliance, the draft will also pull air through those
avenues.
The additional airow will lower the ue temperatures, reduce draft strength and promote creosote
development; overall stove performance will suffer. The effect is similar to that of a vacuum cleaner with a
hole in the hose. In some extreme instances, the other appliances can even impose a negative draft and
result in a dangerous draft reversal.
STOVE SET-UP

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ST1008
SSW40 clearances
10/08
Top Vent out the Back Wall with Minimum 2' Vertical
CLEARANCES
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES (UL-1482 AND ULC-S627)
Minimum clearances to combustible materials in inches. Note: All “A,” “C,” and “F” dimensions are to the stove
pipe.
A B C D E F G H I
Installation: Full Vertical
Single Wall Pipe
Flat top model 15" 10" 26" 15" 8" 20" 50" 18" 8"
Double Wall Pipe
Flat top model 13" 8" 23" 12"
Figure 1: Clearances to Combustibles
ST1008

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INSTALLATION
WALL PASS-THRUS
Whenever possible, design your installation so the connector does not pass through a combustible wall.
If you must use a wall pass-through in your installation, check with your building inspector before you
begin and construct it in accordance with local building codes. Also, check with the chimney connector
manufacturer for any specic requirements.
Accessories are available from your dealer for use as wall pass-throughs. If using one of these, make
sure it has been tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through.
All combustible material in the wall is cut away a sufcient distance from the single-wall connector to
provide the required 12" (305mm) clearance for the connector. Any material used to close up the opening
must be non-combustible.
The following wall pass-through methods may be approved in your area:
• Use a section of listed factory-built chimney with a nine-inch clearance to combustibles.
• Place a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated thimble, which is then separated from
combustibles by 6"(152 mm) of berglass insulating material.
• Place a chimney connector pipe inside a section of listed solid-insulated, factory-built
chimney, with an inside diameter 1" (51 mm) larger than the chimney connector and having 1"
(25mm) or more of insulation and maintaining a minimum 2 inch air space between the outer
wall of the chimney and combustibles.
Chimney
Connector
ST1009
wall pass thru
12"
(305 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
ST1009
ST1010
hollow wall pass thru
Sheet Metal Cover
(This Side Only)
18" (450 mm)
Empty Space All Around
the Chimney Connector
ST1010
Figure 3: Hollow wall pass-thru
Figure 2: Wall pass-thru
enclosed with noncombustible
materials

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Do not connect the heater to any air distribution duct or system.
In Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has established different guidelines. Figure
11 shows one method, in which all combustible material in the wall is cut away to provide the
required 18" (450 mm) clearance for the connector. The resulting space must remain empty.
A ush mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only. If covers must be used on
both sides, each cover must be mounted on non-combustible spacers at least 1"(25mm) clear
of the wall. Your Lexington Forge dealer or your local building inspector can provide details of
other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustible wall. In Canada,
this type of installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances and Equipment.
NOTE: Do not vent your stove into a factory-built (zero-clearance) replace. These appliances
and their chimneys are specically designed as a unit for use as replaces. It may void the listing
or be hazardous to adapt them for any other use.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
Installation on a Concrete Floor
An appliance mounted on a concrete oor does not require oor protection.
Carpeting and any other combustible material shall not cover the oor protector.
If a combustible surface is applied to the concrete oor, a clearance must be maintained
equivalent to the area reserved for the oor protector. See Figure 4.
Installation on a Combustible Floor
If the appliance is to be installed on a combustible oor or a combustible oor covering, it must be
installed on a non-combustible oor protector. The pad must be installed beneath the appliance
extending 18"(457 mm) in Canada, 16" (406 mm) in the U.S. on any side equipped with a door,
and 8" (203 mm) on all other sides. In the U.S. the pad must cover any horizontal chimney
connector runs and extend 2"(51 mm) beyond each side.
INSTALLATION
2”
(51 mm) 2”
(51 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
*18” (457 mm)
**16” (406 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
ST1011
floor protection
10/08
Wall Line
Floor Protector
Door Side of
Appliance
* Canada
** US
ST1011
Figure 4: Installation on a combustible oor

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OPERATION
CHIMNEY
REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Contact your local building authority for approved methods of installation
1. This appliance requires a masonry or pre-manufactured chimney listed to ULCS629 (Canada) and UL
103 HT (USA) sized correctly.
2. If a masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your chimney inspected for cracks and check the
general condition before you install your unit. Re-lining may be required to reduce ue diameter to
the appropriate functional size.
3. The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm) above the highest point where it passes through the
roof, and at least 2' (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building within 10' (3 m). Figure 5.
4. The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, concealed space, oor,
ceiling, wall or any partition of combustible construction.
5. The minimum overall height of your chimney should be 15' (5 m) from the oor.
6. Do not use makeshift compromises during installation.
At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and chimney at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a buildup of creosote or soot has occurred. If a signicant layer of creosote
has accumulated (1/8" (3 mm) or more], or if soot has accumulated, either should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney re. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious
chimney re.
The conditions for a chimney re develop as follows: 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 ue of a slow burning re. As a result creosote residue
accumulates on the ue lining. Creosote is a ammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot re
within the ue system which can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to
strive for small, intense res rather than large smoldering ones.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local re authority for information on what to do in the event of a
chimney re, and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle one.
0 to 10’
2’ Min.
3’ Min.
0 to 10’
2’ Min.
3’ Min.
ST1012
2 3 10 rule
Reference Point ST1012
Figure 5: The 2'-3'-10' Chimney Rule

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OPERATION
OPERATION
Do not use a grate or elevate re. Build wood re directly on rebrick. When the stove is used
for the rst time the solvents in the paint will smoke off.
Wood
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efciencies and lower emissions
generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to
green or freshly cut hardwoods.
Only use dry seasoned wood. Green wood, besides burning at only 60 percent of the fuel
value of dry wood, deposits creosote on the inside of your stove and along the chimney. This
can cause an extreme danger of chimney re. To be called “seasoned,” wood must be dried
for a year. Regardless of whether the wood is green or seasoned, it should be stored in a well-
sheltered ventilated area to allow proper drying during the year to come. Wood should be stored
beyond recommended clearance from combustibles.
Fuel
Even the best stove installation will not perform well with poor fuel. If available, always use
hardwood that has been air-dried (seasoned) 12-18 months. Softwood burns more rapidly than
hardwood and has a high pitch content that can result in creosote. Decayed wood of any type has
little heat value and should not be used.
Unseasoned (green) wood has a high moisture content. Much of its heat value will be used to
evaporate moisture before the wood can burn. This signicantly reduces the amount of energy
available to warm your home, as well as the intensity of the re and temperature of the exhaust
gas. Incomplete combustion and cool ue temperatures promote creosote formation and weak
draft.
You can judge the moisture content of wood by its appearance and weight or use a commercially
available moisture meter for exact measurement. Unseasoned wood will be a third heavier than
dry wood. Also look for cracks (checking) in the ends of the log that result from contraction as the
wood dries. The longer and wider the cracks are, the dryer the wood is.
Creosote
Creosote is a by-product of low-temperature stove operation, weak draft or both. It is a tar
that results when unburned gases condense inside the ue system at temperatures below
290 degrees F. Creosote is volatile and can generate a chimney re. All of the installation
characteristics that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote condensation.
Consequently, you can minimize creosote accumulation with an effective chimney design and the
use of operational techniques that encourage good draft and complete combustion.
Inspect your chimney frequently and clean it whenever accumulation exceeds 1/4".
DO NOT BURN: Treated Wood, Solvents, Trash, Coal, Garbage, Cardboard, Colored Papers
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

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INSTRUCTION FOR FIRST BURN – CURING THE STOVE PAINT
Your stove has been painted with the highest quality stove paint and has special break-in procedures.
The heat generated by the normal operation of the stove, will serve to harden the paint.
Ventilate the house during the rst three times the stove is used. The paint on the stove will give off
smoke, carbon dioxide and an odor. Without adequate ventilation, concentrations of smoke could irritate,
or be upsetting. Open doors and windows and use a fan if necessary. After the initial burns the paint
will be cured and there should be no more smoke. Each of the initial burns should be conducted as
follows:
1. The rst 2 burns should be at approximately 250° F (120° C) for approximately 20 minutes.
2. The 3rd burn should be between 500° F and 700° F (260° to 370° C) for at least 45 minutes. The
important fact is the paint should be cured slowly. Avoid hot res during the curing process.
The best way to achieve the rst burn is with kindling res. Prolong the res as needed by adding more
kindling. During the curing process the paint may be gummy. Once cured the paint will remain hard. It is
normal to see at spots on painted surfaces of the stove. The at spots on the paint surface indicate the
hotter surfaces of the stove, and is caused by the heat radiating through the paint. It is also expected
that shiny spots caused by friction from the packaging materials, will disappear during the curing of the
stove.
So . . .
1. Remember to ventilate well.
2. Allow the stove to cure before burning for long periods at high temperatures.
3. Flat spots on the painted surfaces are normal.
4. Shiny spots on the paint surface before burning is normal.
5. Call your dealer if you have any questions.
BUILDING A FIRE
1. Open inlet air control fully.
2. Place a small amount of crumpled paper in the stove.
3. Cover the paper with a generous amount of kindling wood in a teepee fashion and a few small pieces
of wood.
4. Ignite the paper and close door. If re dies down substantially, open door slightly.
5. Add larger pieces of wood as the re progresses being careful not to
overload. Do not ll rebox beyond rebrick area. An ideal coal bed of 1" (25
mm) to 2" (51 mm) should be established to achieve optimum performance.
6. This unit is designed to function most effectively when air is allowed to
circulate to all areas of the rebox. An ideal means of achieving this is to
rake a slight (1" to 2" wide) trough in the center of the coal bed from front to
back prior to loading the fuel.
7. Once fuel has been loaded, close door and open air inlet control fully until re
is well established (approx. 10 minutes) being careful not to over re.
8. Re-adjust air inlet control to desired burn rate. If excessive smoke lls
rebox, open air inlet control slightly until ames resume and wood is
sufciently ignited. A basic rule of thumb is “closed – low,” "1/2 way-
medium,” and “fully open – high.”
9. When refueling, adjust air control to the fully open position. When re
brightens, slowly and carefully open the door. This procedure will prevent
gases from igniting causing smoke and ame spillage.
10. Add fuel being careful not to overload.
OPERATION
Low burn High burn
A
ST1013
air control
10/08
ST1013
Figure 6: Air Control Layout

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Secondary Air Tubes C-Cast Bafe
ST1015
baffle
ST1015
ST1016
remove baffle
ST1016
ST1017
remove rear baffle
10/08
ST1017
MAINTENANCE
REMOVING THE BAFFLE
To remove the bafe you will have to remove the secondary air tubes and the C-cast
bafe plates. See Figure 7.
1. Use a Philips head screw driver or your ngers to remove the drywall screws that are
hanging down next to the secondary air tubes. These screws were for shipping pur-
poses only and can be discarded.
2. To remove the tubes, start by removing the cotter pin on the left end of each tube, then
slide the tube to the right until the tube can be pulled down and left, and removed from
the stove. The four (4) lower tubes are the same.
3. After all four tubes have been removed you can remove the two piece C-cast bafe.
Be very careful not to damage the bafe. Carefully lift up on the rear piece and move
it as far back as possible letting it sit on top of the steel non-removable bafe. Next, lift
up on the front piece and move it to the left and allow the right side to angle down into
the rebox until it can be removed through the door opening. You can now remove the
rear piece the same way. Figures 8 and 9.
6. Replace the C-cast bafe and tubes. After the tubes are in place check to see that
the c-cast bafe is slid back against the steel non- removable bafe. Replace the rear
bricks.
CLEANING YOUR CHIMNEY
The Savannah SSW40 stove has a removable bafe which allows the chimney to be
cleaned without removing the connector from the stove.
Make sure the stove is cool before proceeding
To remove the rear of the bafe, reach in through the door and lift up on the rear half
of the bafe and, very carefully with your ngers, walk the rear half of the bafe up and
onto the front half of the bafe. Make sure you slide it far enough forward so the chimney
brush will not damage it when cleaning. See Figure 10A. There is no need to remove the
secondary air tubes for cleaning.
After the chimney has been cleaned clean out the rebox and carefully replace the rear
half of the bafe. Check to see that both pieces of the bafe are down on the steel bafe
and pushed all the way to the rear of the rebox. See Figure 10B.
ST1014
secondary air tubes
Figure 7 ST1014
Figure 9
Figure 10 a & b: Removing Bafe
Figure 8

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REMOVING FIREBRICK
To remove rebrick, lift up from bottom and rotate outward. See Figure 11.
GLASS CARE
REPLACE GLASS ONLY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL LEXINGTON FORGE DEALER
The following use and safety tips should be observed:
1. Inspect the glass regularly for cracks and breaks. If you detect a crack
or break, extinguish the re immediately, and contact your dealer for
replacement.
2. Do not slam door or otherwise impact the glass. When closing doors,
make sure that logs or other objects do not protrude to impact the glass.
3. Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch (or otherwise
damage) the glass. Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or
breaks.
4. Never attempt to clean the glass while unit is hot. Light deposits are
normal. Heavier deposits may be removed with the use of a readily available oven cleaner.
5. Never put substances which can ignite explosively in the unit since even small explosions in
conned areas can blow out the glass.
6. This unit has an air wash system designed to reduce deposits on glass.
GASKET REPLACEMENT
After extensive use, the sealing material which provides glass and door seal may need to be replaced
if it fails to sustain its resilience. Inspect glass and door seal periodically to ensure proper seal:
if gaskets become frayed or worn, replace immediately. Contact your Lexington Forge dealer for
approved replacement parts. Refer to replacement parts list in this manual.
The following steps should be followed for glass gasket replacement:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled
2. Remove door and place on a protected at surface.
3. Remove screws and glass clips.
4. Lift glass out.
5. Remove old gasket and clean glass.
6. Sand gasket groove and wipe clean (rubbing alcohol works well).
7. Put a thin lm of gasket cement on the door.
8. Replace new gasket starting at the top center of the door.
9. Trim to length and butt ends together. Remove all excess cement.
10. Replace glass in door, being sure not to over-tighten screws and clips.
The following steps should be followed for door gasket and ash pan door gasket replacement:
1. Ensure appliance is not in operation and is thoroughly cooled.
2. Remove door and place on a protected at surface.
3. Remove old door gasket and clean channel.
4. Sand gasket groove and wipe clean (rubbing alcohol works well).
5. Using an approved high temperature gasket cement, apply a thin coat in bottom of channel.
6. Starting at top center of door, work into channel around door unit, trim to length and butt ends.
7. Close door and allow three to four hours for cement to set before restarting appliance. continued on next page
Firebrick
ST1018
remove firebrick
ST1018
Figure 11: Removing Firebrick

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CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors. These combine with
moisture to form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of a
slow burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited,
this creosote makes an extremely hot re. The chimney should be inspected regularly during
the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has accumulated. If this is the case, the
creosote should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney re.
WARNING:
Things to remember in case of chimney re:
1. CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
KEEP UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE
1. Burn with air control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day
during the heating season, being careful not to over-re unit. This removes the slight lm of
creosote accumulated during low burn periods.
2. Burn stove with draft control wide open for several minutes every time you apply fresh wood.
This allows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns wood vapors which might
otherwise be deposited within the systems.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid burning wet or green wood. Seasoned wood has
been dried for at least one year.
4. A small hot re is preferable to a large smoldering one that can deposit creosote within the
system.
5. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and ring technique. Check daily for creosote
build-up until experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the
hotter the re, the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild
weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months. Contact your
local municipal authority for information on how to handle a chimney re. Have a clearly
understood plan to handle a chimney re.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non-combustible oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending nal 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. Other waste should not be placed in the ash container.
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SSW40 parts
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
Figure 9: Exploded View

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Item Qty. Description Part Number
1. 1 Door Cast Iron 63D2078
2. 1 Glass 63D0111
3. 4 Glass Clip 63D0174
4. 1 Handle Assembly, Fall-away 63D2084
5. 1 Grate, Cast Iron 63D0068
6. 1 Handle Assembly, Ash Pan Door 63D0313
7. 1 Ash Pan Door, Cast Iron 63D0188
8. 1 Fettle 63D3002
9. 1 Airwash, Cast Iron 63D3001
10. 1 Shroud, Left 63D3117
11. 1 Tube, Secondary Air (Top) 63D3006
12. 4 Tube, Secondary Air (Bottom) 63D3007
13. 1 C-Cast, Combo Bottom 63D3008
14. 1 C-Cast, Top Dead Air 63D3005
15. 1 Shroud, Rear 63D0008
16. 1 Shroud, Right 63D3118
17. 23 Brick Paver* 63D0162*
18. 4 Leg, Cast Iron 63D0186
19. 1 Ash Pan Drawer 63D3159
20. 1 Air Adjustment Assembly 63D3071
21. 1 Full Brick Kit w/Cut Bricks** SSW40BK**
REPLACEMENT PARTS

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FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) What is the correct way to start a re?
a) You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling) and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has not been
coated or had unknown materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically advertising yers) or colored
paper.
b) Open the door of the wood stove.
c) Crumple several pieces of paper and place them in the center of the rebox and directly on to the rebricks of the
wood stove (see page 6 of this manual). Never use a grate to elevate the re.
d) Place small pieces of dry wood (kindling) over the paper in a “Teepee” manner. This allows for good air
circulation, which is critical for good combustion.
e) Light the crumpled paper in 2 or 3 locations. Note: It is important to heat the air in the stovepipe for draft to start.
f) Fully open the air control of the wood stove (see page 14 of this manual) and close the door until it is slightly
open, allowing for much needed air to be introduced into the rebox. Never leave the door fully open as sparks
from the kindling may occur causing injury. As the re begins to burn the kindling, some additional kindling may
be needed to sustain the re. DO NOT add more paper after the re has started.
g) Once the kindling has started to burn, start by adding some of your smaller pieces of seasoned (dry) rewood.
Note: Adding large pieces at the early stages will only serve to smother the re. Continue adding small pieces
of seasoned (dry) rewood, keeping the door slightly open until each piece starts to ignite. Remember to always
open the door slowly between placing wood into the re.
h) Once the wood has started to ignite and the smoke has reduced, close the wood stove door fully. The reduction
of smoke, is a good indication that the draft in the chimney has started and good combustion is now possible.
Larger pieces of seasoned (dry) rewood can now be added when there is sufcient space in the rebox. Adjust
the air control setting to desired setting (see page 14)
i) Note: The lower the air control setting the longer the burn time of your rewood.
2) What type of wood is best to use as rewood?
Dry seasoned hardwood should be used. Avoid green unseasoned wood. Green wood, besides burning at only 60
percent of the fuel value of dry seasoned wood, will deposit creosote on the inside of your stove and along the inside
of your chimney.
3) What does dry seasoned wood mean, and what is considered hardwood?
Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in a well-ventilated and sheltered area would be considered dry
seasoned wood. Hardwoods are generally from slow growth trees (Example: Oak and Fir). Softwoods are generally
from fast growth trees (Example: Pine and Spruce).
4) Will following the above listed steps for starting a re result in perfect results all the time?
The quick answer is most of the time. There are many variables that may affect your success rate when starting a
re. Most of those variables and how to deal with them will be learned through experience. Your ability to start a
good re will signicantly increase with time and patience. Some of the reasons for poor stove performance will be
covered in the next section of these instructions
5) Why can’t I get the re lit?
Damp or wet wood and poor draft are the main reasons for poor results in starting a re. Always use dry seasoned
wood for your re. Even wood dried for two years will be difcult to ignite if it has become wet.
6) Why is there always a large quantity of thick black smoke present in the rebox?
A large quantity of thick black smoke in the rebox is a good indication that the draft is poor.
7) Is it normal for soot to cover the glass at the beginning of a re?
Your stove has been built with an air wash system that will help keep the glass clear when the rebox has reached