Woodstock Soapstone 209 User manual

WOODSTOCK SOAPSTONE STOVES
OWNER’S MANUAL
PROGRESS HYBRID
MODEL 209
Woodstock Soapstone Company, Inc.
66 Airpark Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784
Toll Free 1-800-866-4344 • www.woodstove.com Rev 1710
Tested To UL 1482
Listed By Intertek
Report #4004457

OUR PROMISE
We are sure you will enjoy your new stove. During the first six
months that you own it, test its performance and experience the
comfortable warmth of soapstone. If you are not thoroughly delight-
ed with the beauty, quality, and energy efficiency of your stove, you
may return it for a full refund, including the cost of return freight.
This is the best consumer protection plan in the industry.
EPA APPROVAL
This Manual describes the installation and operation of: the Model
209 Progress Hybrid Ca aly ic Soaps one S ove
Model 209 Progress Hybrid Ca aly ic Soaps one S ove meets the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood
heaters sold after uly 1, 1992. Under specific test conditions, this
stove has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 12,538 to
73,171 BTU/hr., and average emissions of 1.33 grams/hr.
The Progress Hybrid contains a catalytic combustor, which needs
periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is
against the law to operate this woodstove in a manner inconsistent
with the operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic ele-
ment is deactivated or removed.
LISTING TO UL #1482
Model 209 Progress Hybrid Ca aly ic Soaps one S ove has been
tested to UL Standard #1482 for safety, and is listed by Intertek
Testing Services. UL Standard #1482 is the standard for testing solid
fuel heating appliances which is universally recognized by all
national building regulatory agencies (SBCC, BOCA, ICBO) and
individual states.
Please No e: Tested and Listed for US installations only
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Woodstock Soapstone Stove will be carefully inspected before
shipment. We will replace any part which is defective in material or
workmanship, free of cost, for a period one year from the date of
purchase. If a defect is discovered, please contact Woodstock
Soapstone Company, Inc. for instructions regarding return or
replacement of the defective part.
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR
WARRANTY
The catalytic combustor in your Progress Hybrid Woodstove is fully
warranted for three years from the date of purchase against any
defect in workmanship or materials that prevent the combustor from
functioning when installed and operated properly. The catalytic
combustor is additionally warranted for three years from the date of
purchase for any deterioration in the stainless steel substrate materi-
al. For instructions regarding return or replacement of the catalytic
combustor, please contact:
Woodstock Soapstone Company, Inc.
66 Airpark Road
West Lebanon, NH 03768
Phone: [phone] • Web: www.woodstove.com
Report #4004457

MODEL 209
PROGRESS HYBRID CATALYTIC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY INFORMATION/CERTIFICATIONS............ Inside Cover
EPA Certification, UL Listing, Warranty, Catalytic Combustor Warranty
INTRODUCTION
Progress Hybrid Wood Stove Explained
INSTALLATION....................................................... 1-14
Installation, Location, Chimneys, Fireplace InstallationClearance Table, Wall
Protection, Floor Protection
OPERATION............................................................15-19
Setting up Your Stove, Seasoning Your Stove, Starting a Fire and Establishing
Draft, Engaging the Catalytic Combustor, Re-loading & Overnight Burning,
Ash Removal, Surface Thermometer, Overfiring, Daily Use, The Fall-Away
Handle, Firewood
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR........................................ 20-23
How your Combustor Works, Inspection & Cleaning, Replacement, Catalytic
Probe Thermometer, Frequently Asked Questions, Catalytic Combustor
Warranty Information
MAINTENANCE..................................................... 24-26
Stove, Stone & Glass Cleaning, Gasket Replacement, Routine Checks, End-Of-
Season Maintenance, Creosote
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................... 27-28
SAFETY................................................................. 29-30
Overview, Installation, Smoke & The Chimney, Heat, Ash Removal,
Precautions, Emergency Procedures
PARTS LIST & DIAGRAMS......................................... 31-34
SPECIFICATIONS................................................... Back Cover

Introduction
In many ways, the Progress Hybrid was inspired by our customers’ request for a larger wood stove
capable of heating large spaces. Many wanted the choice of top or rear venting and right or left side
loading. A large ash pan option also made the list. Of course everyone wanted a grand view of the mes-
merizing flames. All of these features made it into the final design, but this was not good enough for us.
We wanted this new wood stove to exceed the efficiency of any stove in production and deliver its soul
soothing warmth with one of the most efficient burns, and lowest emissions in the industry. How could
we achieve these goals? Hybrid technology.
Why is the Progress called a Hybrid? It is a hybrid because it combines two distinct and proven com-
bustion technologies to achieve our goals of high efficiency and low emissions. Government regulations
and increased public concern regarding air quality over the past few decades have led the wood stove
industry to develop cleaner burning stoves. These stoves have used either catalytic combustors or a sec-
ondary combustion system- until now. The Progress Hybrid is the first wood stove in the industry to
combine these two systems and reap the benefits of both to produce one of the cleanest burning and
most efficient stoves available today. Each system on its own has distinct advantages. A brief description
is below followed by a more detailed explanation.
Catalytic Combustors:
• Burn wood smoke starting at 500° F
• Operate best at low to moderate burn rates
• Yield clean, efficient, long duration burns
• Add to wood stove efficiency by generating heat from burning wood smoke
Secondary Combustion Systems:
• Burn wood smoke starting around 1000° F
• Operate best at moderate to high burn rates
• Deliver maximum heat output
• Provide a very active fire that is great for viewing
Catalytic combustors are well suited for longer duration, moderate burning. They have the ability to
break down the organic compounds in wood smoke at lower temperatures. This leads to a cleaner burn
than older stoves that allowed the wood to smolder when choked down for longer burn times. The cat-
alytic reaction reduces harmful combustion by-products to mainly water vapor and carbon dioxide. As
the compounds are broken down through this reaction a substantial amount of heat is released as well.
This extra heat increases the overall efficiency of a catalytic wood stove. The combustor has the ability to
take advantage of the fuel value of the wood smoke before the smoke leaves the stove as pollution and
wasted energy.
Secondary combustion systems are designed to maximize efficiency and reduce emissions as well, but
they operate differently. The secondary combustion system incorporates a secondary air source to ignite
the volatile gases produced by the wood burning in the firebox. This reaction requires temperatures over
1000 degrees F to effectively start breaking down the organic compounds in the wood smoke. Secondary
combustion systems will work best in a stove that is designed to maintain high firebox temperatures
and allow the right amount of secondary combustion air into that high temperature area. The gases burn
at very high temperatures as the smoke is broken down into simpler compounds in the firebox.
The Progress Hybrid incorporates a large catalytic combustor as well as a secondary combustion sys-
tem. It has been designed to deliver the maximum amount of heat from the wood and smoke it burns
while minimizing the pollution released to the atmosphere. One simple lever controls the flow of pri-
mary as well as secondary air into the firebox. The amount of air, temperature of the firebox, and the
amount of fuel (smoke and gasses) present will dictate which system (or both) is most active. Simply
allowing more air into the firebox will generate more heat there, while also increasing the amount of

oxygen to light off the secondary combustion process. The result is a spectacular light show as the sec-
ondary flames swirl and tumble around the firebox. The entire stove body will radiate warmth for
hours. Less air to the firebox will slow the primary combustion, and create the ideal conditions for an
effective catalytic reaction. The catalytic combustor will become very active as the smoke and oxygen not
consumed in the firebox will provide it with the necessary ingredients to effectively break down the
compounds in the smoke, and generate substantial heat at the top of the stove. Heat will be delivered to
your home very evenly and moderately for twelve hours or more.
These two systems are not mutually exclusive and have been designed to work together. The Progress
Hybrid is designed to utilize each system or both depending on the conditions present in the firebox.
This makes operating the Progress as simple as possible while providing a clean and efficient burn over
a wider range of heat output.
This hybrid design makes the Progress the perfect marriage of modern combustion technology and the
timeless beauty and function of soapstone.

DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
H x W x D (10” S andard Legs). . . . . 33.5”x30.5”x25”
HxWxD (5” Shor Legs). . . . . . . . . . . . 28.5”x30.5”x25”
Ash pan unavailable with short legs
EPA Certified..................................Yes
Listed to UL 1482..............................Yes
Flue Exit..............................Top or Back
EPA Emissions Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33 grams/hr
Flue Size........................................6”
EPA Efficiency.................................81%
Flue Height to Center (Standard Legs). . . . . . . 27.75”
Catalytic Combustor & Secondary Air . . . . Standard
Flue Height to Center (Short Legs). . . . . . . . . . . 22.75”
Bottom Heat Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard
Weight....................................700 lbs.
Ash Pan..................................Optional
Loading Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right or Left
Back Clearance (no protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36”
Loading Door Size (HxW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11”x9”
Back Clearance (w/Heat Shield Kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7”
Draft Control..............................Manual
Side Clearance.................................24”
Wood Length (Maximum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22”
Firebox Size...........................2.8 Cubic ft.
Burn Time................................8-16 hrs.
Heat Output Range. . . . . . . . . 12,500-80,000 BTU/hr
Area Heated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,600-2,200 sq. ft.
33.5”
Progress with Standard Legs
25”
10”
30.5”
20.5”
4.5”
Centerline to rear 6” flue
27.75” with 10” Legs
22.75” with 5” Legs
28.375”
Progress with Short Legs
28.5”
Centerline
6”rear flue exit