United States Stove WONDERWOOD 2931 User manual

Owners Manual
Model 2931
WONDERWOOD
THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
inspection requirements in your area.
CAUTION:
Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation
or operation of this heater.
Improper installation may void your warranty.
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER
*ASSEMBLY
*INSTALLATION
*OPERATION
*REPAIR PARTS
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
P.O.Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
[phone]
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
P.O.Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
[phone]
Thismanualwillhelpyoutoobtainefficient,dependableservice
from the heater, and enable you to order repair parts correctly.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Whenwriting,alwaysgivethefullmodelnumberwhichisonthe
nameplate attached to the inside of the cabinet door of the
heater.
When ordering repair parts or options, always
givethefollowinginformationasshowninthelist:
1. The PART NUMBER
2. The PART DESCRIPTION
3. The MODEL NUMBER: 2931
4. The SERIAL NUMBER:________________
Before installing your heater, fill in the serial number of your
heater in the space provided above.

TOOLS AND MATERIAL NEEDED
TOOLS
Pencil
6 Foot Folding rule or tape
Tin Snips
Drill, hand or electric
Drill bit, 1/8" dia.
(for sheet metal screws)
Gloves
Screwdriver (blade-type)
5/16" Nut Driver or
5/16" Socket w/Ratchet
MATERIALS
Chimney Connection- 6" Dia. Black
Steel (24 Ga. minimum): Straight or
Corrugated Elbow (as required)*
1/2" Sheet Metal Screws
6" Inside Diameter Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) listed Residential
Type and Building Heating Appliance
Chimney, Type "HT", or 6" existing
Masonry Chimney with flue liner.
Floor Protector Material: 3' x 4'-6" as
specified on page 4.
Furnace Cement (Manufacturer
recommends: Rutland Code 78 or
Equivalent)
* Avoid adjustable elbows, They Leak!
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CIRCULATOR DIMENSIONS
Fig. 1
32 1/4
12 1/2
33 1/2
4 1/8
4 1/4
19 1/4
CENTER LINE OF 6"
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
24
TOP OF FLOOR PROTECTOR
CENTER LINE
OF 6"
CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR
Notes

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RULESFORSAFEINSTALLATIONANDOPERATION
Read these rules and the instructions carefully.
SAFETYNOTICE:Ifthisheateris notproperlyinstalled,ahousefiremayresult. For
your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Check local codes. The installation must
complywith theirrulings. Donot install this
heater in a mobile home or trailer.
Alwaysconnectthisheatertoachimneyor
vent to the outside. Never vent to another
room or inside a building.
Donotconnect aWOOD burningheater to
an aluminum Type B gas vent. This is not
safe and is prohibited by all codes. This
heater requires connection to approved
chimneys:Eitherafactorybuilt6"UL103HT
or a lined, approved, recently inspected,
and cleaned masonry chimney with a 6"
flue, preferably round. A larger masonry
flue may be used, so long as the flue-
section diameter is not greater than 50 sq.
in.
Thechimneyportion(whetherfactory-built
ormasonry)mustbetallenoughtoprovide
sufficient draft and safe exit of smoke and
combustionproducts.PleaserefertoPage
5.
Be sure that your Chimney is safely con-
structedandingoodrepair.Havethechim-
ney inspected by the Fire Department or a
qualified inspector (such as a Chimney
sweep). Your insurance company may be
able to recommend a qualified inspector.
Inspect chimney connector and chimney
twice monthly during the heating season
for any deposit of creosote or soot which
must be removed (see Chimney Mainte-
nance, page 14).
Provideairforcombustionfromoutsidethe
house into the room where the heater is
located. If the intake is not in the same
room, air must have free access to the
room.
CAST IRON PARTS MUST BE "SEA-
SONED" TO AVOID CRACKING. BUILD
ONLY SMALL FIRES ON FIRST USE.
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to
use this heater who is unfamiliar with the
correct operation of the heater. Do not
allowchildren to use or inany way operate
this heater.
Forfurtherinformationonusingyourheater
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) publica-
tion"UsingCoalandWoodStovesSafely"
NFPA No. HS-10-1978. The address of
the NFPA is Battery March Park, Quincy,
MA. 02269.
Keep the ash pit section free of excess
ashes. Do not allow ashes to stack higher
than the sides of the ash pan.*
DISPOSALOF ASHES- Ashes should be
placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a
non-combustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials.
Keep the ashes in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Theashes may be buried inthe ground or
used as fertilizer.
CAUTION: The special paints used on
your heater may give off some smoke
while they are curing during first few fires.
Build small fires at first. The metal used in
constructionofthe heaterhas alight coat-
ingof oil. This could giveoff smokeand/or
odors when heater is used for the first
couple of times. This should disappear
afterashortperiod.Oncethisburn-offhas
occurred, it should not reoccur.
CARING FOR PAINTED PARTS- This
heaterhasapaintedoutsidejacket,which
is durable but will not stand rough han-
dlingorabuse.Wheninstallingyourheater,
usecare inhandling. Cleanwith soapand
warm water when heater is not hot. DO
NOT use any harsh chemicals (acids or
caustics) or scouring powder, as these
wear and dull the finish.
KEEP THE FEED DOOR, ASH DOOR
AND CABINET DOOR CLOSED AT ALL
TIMES EXCEPT WHILE TENDING THE
HEATER. DO NOT OVERFIRE THE
HEATER. THIS WILL HAPPEN IF THE
FEED DOOR, OR PARTICULARLY THE
ASH DOOR, IS LEFT OPEN DURING
OPERATION. UNDER EXTREME CON-
DITIONS THIS CAN PRODUCE DAN-
GEROUS RESULTS. AS A MINIMUM, IT
WILLALLOWTHEPAINTTODISCOLOR.
*Never allow ashes to contact the grate(s).
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE
HEATER UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN
REFUELING THIS UNIT OR WORKING
WITH METAL CABINET PARTS.
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Notes

LOCATING THE HEATER
AS A LOCATION IS SELECTED,
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:
1. Thechimneyconnectionshouldbeasshort
as possible. The heater must have its own
chimney flue. Do not connect this unit to a
chimneyflueservinganotherappliance.Ifthere
isnochimneynearwhereyouwishtoplacethe
heater, you can use a UL 103HT Residential
TypeandBuildingHeatingApplianceChimney
(Fig. 5,6,6A,&6B).
2. Place the heater on solid masonry or solid
concrete. When the heater is used on a com-
bustible floor protector of one layer of 3/8"
millboard having a thermal conductivity of
K=0.84 BTU in./ft. 2 hr. Deg. F with 28-gauge
sheetmetaloraULListedfloorprotector.Have
the floor protector extend 16" beyond the door
sideoftheheaterandundertheconnectorpipe
in the back.
3. CheckFigures2,3,and4.Besureyouhave
the clearances shown from the heater and the
connector pipe to combustible surfaces. If you
have a SOLID brick or stone wall behind your
heater, you can place the heater as close as
youwishtothewall.Ifthewallisonlyfacedwith
brick or stone, treat it as a combustible wall.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 4
17"
27"
16"
20"
54"
19 1/4"
36"
4 3/4"
NOTE: DASHED LINES SHOW
STRAIGHT UP AND THROUGH
THE WALL INSTALLATION
10" 32 1/4" 16"
FLOOR PROTECTOR
(TOP VIEW)
SIDEWALL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 211
12"
12"
Fig. 3
NOTE: BEFORE FIRING
HEATER
1. Remove plastic knob from
inside of cabinet door and
install on outside of door.
(See Page 15)
2.Slide firebricks toward the
rear so no gaps remain
between them.
CAUTION:
Keep furnishings and other
combustible materials away
from the heater.
STOP: Before connecting
the flue pipe, check the
"SOLID FLUE DAMPER
INSTALLATION".
(page 6)
F36 BLOWER KIT
An Optional Blower kit is available for the 2931 Wonderwood
automatic wood burning circulator heater. If this kit is not available
where you have purchased this Wonderwood heater, you can
purchase the F36 Blower Kit directly from the factory. To order
contact the United States Stove Company at the address and
telephone number given on the back page.

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SAFETY NOTICE
In the unlikely event that your 2931 "overfires" (a condition evidenced by elbows,
stovepipes, and connectors glowing red in appearance or otherwise discoloring),
thenyourinstallationissubjecttoexcessivedraftcreatedbyeitherachimneytootall
or too great in diameter in conjunction with its height, or some other factor of an
indeterminate cause. In this event, you should install a barometric draft regulator.
Such installation will preclude any overfiring and/or any hazardous consequences
of potential overfiring.
Barometricdraftregulatorsaregenerallyavailablewhereyoupurchasedyourstove
ormay be ordereddirectly from UnitedStates Stove Companyat a nominalcharge.
BAROMETRIC DRAFT REGULATOR
Model DR6
1996 Consumer Price:
$22.00 - Includes Shipping and Handling
1/4-20 Kep Nut
Flue Collar Gasket
Flue Collar
1/4-20x3/4" Bolt
INSTALLING FLUE COLLAR
This heater has been shipped with the flue collar unattached for shipping purposes.
To install the flue collar simply follow the instructions below.
The following parts are necessary to install the flue collar:
1 - Flue collar
1 - Flue collar gasket
6 - 1/4-20x3/4" bolts
6 - 1/4-20 Kep nuts
1. Slide the flue collar gasket over the flue collar.
2. Place flue collar into the heaters firebox and thru the hole
in the back upper left hand corner.
3. Align the holes in the flue collar with those in the firebox.
4. Insert the (6) 1/4-20x3/4" Bolts thru the flue collar and
attach
the (6) 1/4-20 Kep nuts.
5. Tighten each Kep nut to ensure a good seal between the
flue collar and the firebox back.
NOTE: The below drawing is an illustration to assist in the
installation of the flue collar. The Feed door and Ash door
have been left off for viewing purposes only.

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This unit comes equipped with a solid flue damper which is intended to be
installed into the flue collar. The following instructions will help guide you in
installing the solid flue damper.
1. Before you connect the 6" flue pipe to the flue
collar, place the solid damper inside of the flue
collar on an angle to permit the damper to slide
between to two stops that are welded into the
flue collar.
2. Place the damper rod into the hole on one side
of the flue collar, aligning it with the flue damper.
Twist the damper rod back and forth as you
slide the damper rod through the flue collar and
solid damper.
3. Once the damper rod is completely through the
flue collar, lock the damper rod into the solid
damper by pressing in firmly on the damper rod
and twisting. At this point the Damper rod should
be able to open and close the solid damper.
NOTE: Thisunithasbeentestedwiththecastironstopsinthefluecollartomeet
EPA requirements.
SOLID FLUE DAMPER INSTALLATION REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 2931 (SEE PAGE 18)
AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR
Key No. Description Qty. Part No.
1 Fire Grate 2 40076
2 Ash Pan 1 67444
3 Base 1 67859
4 Draft Damper Hinge Pin 1 17200
5 Draft Damper Frame 1 40075
6 Draft Control Plate 1 23476
7 Clip 2 83818
8 Glass Brass Trim (LH/RH) 2 89382
9 Glass Brass Trim (TOP/BOTTOM) 2 89381
10 Glass Frame 1 68452
11 Glass Gasket 66" 88047
12 Glass (20 1/2"x12 1/2") 1 89409
13 Left Half Brick 1 23782
14 Front Coal Grate 1 40283
15 Flue Collar 1 40343
16 Fire Box Weldment 1 68693
17 Firebrick Retainer 1 40132
18 Firebrick 7 89066
19 Door Hinge Pin 1 83114
20 Feed Door Assembly 1 67775
21 Feed Door Rope Gasket 44" 88033
22 Thermostat 1 67743
23 Thermostat linkage adjustment 1 86191
24 Door Handle 2 40091
25 Flat Washer 1 83045
26 Hex Nut (1/4-20) 2 83250
27 Latch 1 22108
28 Ash Door Rope Gasket 29" 88033
29 Ash Door 1 67781
30 Thermostat Knob 1 89687
31 Front Liner 1 40100
32 Heat Shield 1 23703
33 Draft Damper 1 40282
34 Rear Half Brick 1 23785
35 Left Top Brick Retainer 1 23145
36 Second Heat Shield 1 22030
37 Flue Collar Gasket 1 88032
38 Air Wash Deflector 1 23547
* Grate Support 2 22536
* Corner Key (Brass Trim) 10 89419
* Blank Key (Brass Trim) 10 89420
39 Wood Handle 1 89523
40 Door Hinge Pin 1 23441
41 Door Latch 1 21047
42 Latch Spacer 1 21467
43 Smoke Curtain 1 22090
44 Heat Shield 1 23474
* Smoke Curtain Bracket 2 22171
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REPAIR PARTS AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODEL 2931 - INTERIOR
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of which is apparent: The chimney
providesameansforexhaustingsmoke
andfluegasesresultingfromcombustion
of the fuel. Secondarily, though, the
chimney provides "Draft" which allows
oxygen to be continuously introduced
into the appliance, so that proper
combustion is possible. As of April 1,
1987, all heaters and furnaces
manufactured by United States Stove
Company should be installed using a
factory built chimney that meets the
"TypeHT"requirementofUL103(when
a factory - built chimney is used).
IMPORTANT
*Size the chimney to the flue outlet on
the stove. (6" outlet = 6" I.D. chimney)
*Avoid using elbows except as
necessary (they reduce draft).
*Make sure all horizontal runs of con-
nector pipe go up hill (1/4" elevation for
each horizontal foot).
FIG. 5
PIPE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
REFER TO CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURERS PARTS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
2 FT MIN.
10 FT. 3 FT.
MIN.
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
11 FT. MIN.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
PIPE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
REFER TO CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURERS PARTS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
2 FT MIN.
10 FT. 3 FT.
MIN.
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
11 FT. MIN.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
FIG. 6
Cathedral Ceiling - Chimney
Cap Mandatory
CHIMNEY CONNECTION
Two basic types of chimneys are ap-
proved for use with solid fuel: Factory-
builtandmasonry.Factory-builtchimney
must comply with UL103HT standard.
Do not expect your stove or furnace to
createdraft.Draftisnotafunctionofthe
appliance. Draft is purely a function of
the chimney. Modern stoves and
furnaces are much more air-tight and
efficient than those of the past and,
therefore require greater draft. A
minimum of .05, measured in water
column (gauges to measure chimney
draftarereadilyavailableatstoveshops
andareeconomicaltopurchaseorrent)
isrequiredforproperdraftingtoprevent
back-puffing, smoke spillage, and to
maximize performance.
Chimneys perform two functions - one

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REPAIR PARTS
AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER
MODEL NUMBER 2931
(SEE PAGE 16)
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 89411 Mesh Brass Trim (LH/RH) 2
2 89410 Mesh Brass Trim (TOP, BOTTOM) 2
3 23230 Cabinet Front Mesh 1
4 89413 Cabinet Front Brass Trim (left) 1
5 89414 Cabinet Top Brass Trim 1
6 89412 Cabinet Front Brass Trim (Right) 1
7 23377 Cabinet Front 1
8 22118 Cabinet Top 1
9 68439 Cabinet Left Side 1
10 66440 Cabinet Back 1
11 68573 Cabinet Right Side 1
12 68236 Cabinet Door 1
13 89065 Door Hinge 1
14 21063 Back Brace 2
15 89062 Door Knob 1
16 83033 Machine Screw (8-32x1/4) 1
17 83005 Machine Screw (10-24x1/2) 1
18 83093 Spring Latch 1
19 83244 Nut (Kep, 10-24 Plain) 1
REPAIR PARTS LIST
FIG. 6B - Typical Masonry Chimney Installation
FLOOR PROTECTOR
2 FT MIN.
10 FT.
MINIMUM 3 FT.
MIN.
APPROVED COWL
6"
MIN.
6" MIN. APPROVED
THIMBLE
60" MIN.
FIG. 6A - Thru-The-Wall Installation
THIMBLE
COLLAR
PIPE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
WALL
FLOOR PROTECTOR CLASS A UL 103HT
CHIMNEY KIT INCLUDING
WALL THIMBLE.
BAROMETRIC
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REPAIR PARTS AUTOMATIC WOOD BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODEL 2931 - EXTERIOR
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CAUTION:
NOT ALL FIREPLACES
ARE SUITABLE FOR
INSTALLATION OF A WOOD
HEATER.
Many people may wish to convert an
existingfireplacetoheateruse.Usually,
safe connection of stovepipe to a ma-
sonrychimneyrequiresmoreeffortthan
connection to a prefabricated chimney.
Thefireplacemustbeclosedandsealed
atthedamperintheflue.Goodsealants
arehigh temperature caulking,ceramic
wool, and furnace cement. Always re-
member to inspect the masonry chim-
ney and fireplace. If necessary, clean
the flue and smoke shelf before begin-
ning your installation. Install the heater
intothechimneyso that the system can
be dismantled for cleaning and inspec-
tion.
Before deciding to convert your fire-
placeor existing chimney, keepinmind
thatolderfireplaces and their chimneys
are unsafe. They must be structurally
sound,andthefluelinermustbeingood
condition.Donotuse achimney if itis
unlined (should have a tile clay liner
to protect brickwork), have it relined
professionally.Clearancestocombus-
tiblesare explainedintheprevious sec-
tion on masonry chimneys. If you have
any questions regarding the condition
ofthe chimney,consultaqualified engi-
neer,competentmason,certifiedChim-
ney Sweep, or knowledgeable inspec-
tor.
Many prefabricated fireplaces fall into
the"zero-clearancefireplace"category.
This is a factory metal fireplace with
multi-layeredconstruction.Itisdesigned
to provide enough insulation and/or air
coolingsothatthebase,backandsides
can be safely placed in close contact
with combustible floors and walls. Al-
though many prefabricated fireplaces
have been tested by nationally recog-
nized organizations for use as fire-
places, they have not been tested to
acceptheaters.Infact,theiruseassuch
may void the manufacturer's warranty.
Steel-lined fireplaces, on the other
hand, can be used with heaters. These
unitsuse a 1/4-inchfireboxlinerand an
airchamberinconnectionwith8inches
of masonry to meet code. They contain
all the essential parts of a fireplace,
firebox, damper, throat, smoke shelf,
andsmokechamber.Manyofthemlook
exactly like a masonry fireplace and
must be checked closely for above re-
quirements before installing a wood
heater into them.
Another method frequently used by
some people is to vent the heater di-
rectly into the fireplace. This does not
meet code since the heater is being
vented into another appliance - the
fireplace. This method should not be
attempted because combustion prod-
ucts will deposit and build up in the
firebox or fireplace. Be certain not to
install a hazard in you house. You will
void your warranty with this installa-
tion.
VENTING INTO A FIREPLACE
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Install the stovepipe as far as possible
into the thimble, but not past the inside
of the flue lining. There should be a
small air space (approximately 1/2 in.)
between the stovepipe and thimble,
allowing for expansion of the stove-
pipe. Seal this airspace with high-tem-
perature caulking or ceramic wool. Fi-
nally,besuretowire thedamperclosed
andapplythesamesealant youusedat
the stovepipe and thimble junction.
Do not vent up through the fireplace
opening,regardlessof whether the fire-
place opening is closed.
MASONRY CHIMNEYS have several
positiveattributes: If properly built, they
are quite durable, and most
homeowners consider them more at-
tractive perhaps than a non-enclosed
factory built chimney.
And,if the chimneyislocated within the
confines of the house (that is, not at-
tached to an exterior wall), its mass
alone will store heat longer and con-
tinue to release the heat long after the
fire has died. Masonry chimneys have
many disadvantages though.
Masonry chimneys constructed on an
exterior wall are exposed to cold out-
door temperatures, promoting greater
heater loss, higher accumulations of
creosote,andreduceddraftwhichleads
to poorer heater or furnace perfor-
mance.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Connectionofthestovepipedirectlyinto
the existing masonry chimney over the
fireplace opening is the only approved
method. This installation performs bet-
ter, yielding easy to clean and inspect
forcreosote.Before beginning this type
of installation plan carefully; a high de-
gree of skill is required to insure safety.
An entry port for the stovepipe must be
cut through the chimney with minimum
damage to the fire clay liner. Some
involvedmeasurementsmayberequired
to locate the flue liner exactly. Before
cutting, take time to mark the size and
position of the entry port. Position the
entryport so that at least 8 inches ofthe
flue liner remains below the port.
Keep in mind that wood mantels and
combustible trim around the fireplace
must have adequate clearances from
the heater and stovepipe or must be
protectedinanapprovedmanner.Also,
be sure to leave at least 24" clearance
between the top of the stovepipe and
the combustible ceiling or other com-
bustibles.Placingthecenteroftheentry
port 2 feet below the ceiling will insure
proper clearance for 6 inch, 8 inch, and
10 inch stovepipes. Next, install a fire
clay (at least 5/8 in. thick) or metal
thimble, being sure that the thimble is
flush with the inner flue lining. Secure
thethimbleinplacewithrefractorymor-
tar. The thimble should be surrounded
on all sides with 8 inches of brickwork
(solid masonry units) or 24 inches of
stone.
CABINET DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY
The door knob is mounted inside of the cabinet door to facilitate
shipping and must be reversed for proper usage.
To get cabinet door open, place hand under cabinet frame (right
hand side of cabinet door) and push door out.
INSTALL THE CABINET DOOR KNOB USING THE STEPS
BELOW:
1. Remove the machine screw and door knob (Fig. 9).
2. Place door knob on outside of cabinet door. Then place
machine screw through hole and into door knob and tighten (Fig.
10).
FIG. 9 FIG. 10
CABINET DOOR
KNOB
MACHINE
SCREW
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SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the
chimney that creates the draft. Smoke
spillage into the house or excessive
build-up of water or creosote in the
chimneyare warnings that the chimney
is not functioning properly. Possible
causes are:
1. Theconnection pipe maybepushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the
draft (Fig. 8).
2. Two heaters connected into the
same chimney flue.
3. Samefluebeingusedtoventilatethe
cellarorbasement.Ifthereisacleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, it
must be closed tightly and sealed.
4. If the chimney is too cool, water will
condense in the chimney and run back
into the stove. Creosote formation will
be rapid and may block the chimney.
Operatetheheateratahighenoughfire
to keep the chimney warm preventing
this condensation. (Poorly insulated
chimney)
5. The chimney top may be lower than
another part of the house or a nearby
tree. The wind blowing over a house or
a tree falls on top of the chimney like
water over a dam, beating down the
smoke. The top of the chimney should
be at least 3 feet higher than any point
of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).
6. Other chimney/flue inadequacies
covered else where in this manual.
CAUTION
A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you
thought were safe distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire,
have your chimney inspected by a qualified person before using again.
When considering a masonry chimney,
round tiles are preferable to square or
rectangular, as round tiles have much
better airflow characteristics and are far
easiertoclean.Unfortunately,mostNorth
American chimneys use square or
rectangular tile liners that are really
designed for open fireplaces, not stoves
orfurnaces.Ofmostimportance,second
only to overall chimney height, is the
diameter of the flue liner itself. In most
instances, it should be sized to the
appliance; i.e., 6" flue outlet on the
appliance requires a 6" flue. The inner
diameter should never be less than the
flue outlet diameter and should never be
greater than 50% of the appliance flue
outlet. For example, do not expect a
woodburningstoveorfurnacetofunction
properly if installed into a chimney with a
flue liner greater than 50% the appliance
outlet -- such as a 6" flue outlet requires
a 6" diameter for optimum drafting, but
canfunctionwellwithan8",butbecomes
borderline beyond 8" diameter.
Masonrychimneysbuiltofconcreteblocks
without flue liners of at least 5/8" fireclay
do not meet modern building codes. A
TYPE "A"
FIREPLACE
CONVERSION
Fig. 7
5/8" FIRECLAY
FLUE LINER
STOVEPIPE CONNECTOR
SEALED AT THIMBLE
HORIZONTAL 6" STOVEPIPE
(24 GAUGE) WITH 1/4"
RISE PER FOOT
6" STOVEPIPE ELBOW
CLEARANCE REDUCER
(FOR MANTEL)
6" STOVEPIPE - HAVING
THREE SHEET METAL SCREWS
PER JOINT OF STOVEPIPE
U.L. LISTED
FLOOR PROTECTOR DAMPER THROAT
CLOSED AND SEALED
solid fuelappliancemustnotbejoinedto
a chimney flue which is connected to
another appliance burning other fuels.
Ifyour chimney has atypically oversized
flue liner of 8x12 inches or greater, or if
it is unlined, it will be necessary for you
to reline the chimney, using many of the
modernapprovedandeconomicalmeth-
ods such as stainless steel, castable
refractory, or properly sized fireclay lin-
ings.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionregardingventing
your appliance, feel free to contact the
factoryattheaddressandphonenumber
on this Owner's Manual. You may also
contact NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association)andrequestNFPAStandard
211 (1984 Edition). Their address is
Battery March Park, Quincy,
Massachusetts 02269. Another helpful
publication is NFPA Standard 908,
available at the same address. Specify
1984 Edition on either of the above
publications.
When wood is burned slowly, it pro-
duces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condenseinthe 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.
The chimney connector and chimney
should be inspected at least twice
monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should
be removed.
Failure to remove creosote or soot may
cause a house fire. Creosote may be
removed by using a chimney brush or
othercommonlyavailablematerials. Or,
betteryet,byacertifiedchimneysweep.
Chimneyfiresburnveryhot.Ifthechim-
neyconnectorshouldglowred,immedi-
ately call the fire department, then re-
duce the fire by closing the inlet air
control and closing the damper in the
pipe.
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
CREOSOTE-FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
NOTE:
A draft reading of .05 to .06 w.c. is suggested for proper burning of this
unit.
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RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION
1. Thecrimpedendofthestovepipefits
inside the heater flue collar. Install ad-
ditional pipe and elbow with the
CRIMPED END TOWARD THE
HEATER. This will allow any
condensationintheflueto runbackinto
theheater. Smokewillnotescapewhen
installed in this manner.
2. Slope any horizontal pipe upward
toward the chimney at least 1/4 inch for
each foot of horizontal run.
3. You must have at least 18 inches of
clearance between any horizontal pip-
ing and the ceiling.
4. The pipe cannot extend into the
chimney flue. (Fig. 8)
5. Seal each connector pipe joint with
furnace cement. Also seal the pipe at
the chimney.
6. Use 3 Sheet Metal screws at each
joint to make the piping rigid.
7. Itis recommended thatnomorethan
two 90 degree bends be used in the
stovepipe installation as more than two
may decrease the amount of draw. If
possible, use only corrugated (non-ad-
justable) elbows. They are much more
airtight.
8. The chimney connector must not
pass through an attic or roof space,
closet,oranyconcealedspace,orfloor,
ceiling,wallorcombustiveconstruction.
OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS
FUEL
Hardwood, 18" to 23" should be split
andairdried(seasoned)for6monthsto
obtain maximum burning efficiency.
Wood should be stored in a dry, well
ventilated area. A Wooden box or crate
is ideal for storage.
NOTE:USESOLIDWOODMATERIAL
ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL.
DO NOT USE MANUFACTURED OR
CHARCOAL LOGS!
LIGHTING
1. Set the thermostat on "High" for
maximum draft.
2. Open the feed door and place paper
andkindling on the grate for startingthe
fire.
3. Light fire and close feed door.
4. Add fuel after fire is burning briskly.
Usecarenottosmotherthekindlingfire.
5. Set thermostat higher or lower for
desired temperature.
ADDING FUEL
When possible, add small amounts of
fuel each hour or so instead of adding
large quantities of fresh fuel every 4 to
5 hours. This will give more complete
combustion and less build-up of tars or
soot in the chimney.
1. SetThermostattoHIGHbeforeopen-
ing feed door.
2. Empty ash pan regularly. Do not
allowashestobuilduptograteasgrate
will warp and burnout will occur, and
you might spill the ashes when remov-
ing the pan. Dispose of hot ashes prop-
erly (see Note 11 on Page 3).
CAUTION: STORING OF WOOD
WITHIN MINIMUM CLEARANCES OF
HEATER MAY CAUSE HOUSE FIRE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE THE
HEATER,ASSTATEDEARLIER,THIS
CAN PRODUCE A DANGEROUS
CONDITION AND EVEN CAUSE A
HOUSE FIRE. IF ANY PORTION OF
THE HEATER OR ANY CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR GLOWS RED OR DIS-
COLORS, THE HEATER IS BEING
OVERFIRED.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS
HEATER WITH FEED OR ASH DOOR
OPEN. THIS HEATER IS DESIGNED
FOR THERMOSTATIC OPERATION.
OPERATION WITH EITHER DOOR
OPEN WILL OVERHEAT AND DAM-
AGE THE HEATER.
CAUTION:NEVER STORE FLAM-
MABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY
GASOLINE,IN THEVICINITY OFTHE
HEATER.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE,
GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
STARTOR"FRESHENUP"AFIRE IN
THE HEATER.
CAUTION: BUILD A FIRE ON THE
INTEGRAL GRATE THAT IS PRO-
VIDED WITH THE HEATER.
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RIGHT WRONG WRONG
Fig. 8