Woodstock Soapstone Survival Hybrid User manual

INSTALLATION
LOCATION
A centrally located stove will heat the greatest area of your home. Heat should be able to circu-
late easily into nearby rooms. Placing your stove near an open stairway or register in the floor
will help transfer heat to other rooms.
Other installation considerations are:
• Clearance to Combustibles
• Adequate Space for Wood Loading and Ash Removal
• Room Traffic Patterns
Most people install their stove in a room they use frequently so they can enjoy the beauty and
comfort of the stove. A prominent location also helps with monitoring and reloading the stove
as needed. A well planned placement will enhance your enjoyment of your stove and can also
save installation costs.
Th b st location for a chimn y and
woodstov is in th c nt r of th
hous . Th chimn y will b warm r,
draft will b b tt r, and radiant h at
will b distribut d mor v nly.
ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS
THE MODEL 212S SURVIVAL HYBRID WOODSTOVE IS NOT APPROVED FOR AN ALCOVE INSTALLATION. AN
ALCOVE IS DESCRIBED AS AN AREA LESS THAN 512 CUBIC FEET, WHICH IS E UIVALENT TO AN 8’ X 8’ X 8’
SPACE.
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Woodstock Soapstone Co. has been designing, building, and
innovating wood and gas stoves since 1978. A properly
installed and operated Woodstock Soapstone Stove will
warm your home and delight your eye for a lifetime.
Read this entire manual carefully. t explains how to install
your Woodstock Soapstone Survival Hybrid Wood Stove
safely and how to operate it correctly and efficiently. The
clearances and procedures recommended in this guide are in
compliance with the recommendations of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), the Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), and the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). You may feel some of them are very stringent,
but they should be followed. They were designed to protect
you, your home, and the environment. Improper installa-
tions are a major cause of serious fires. Failure to follow
instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury,
or death.
Before installing a wood stove, check your local building
codes and any requirements established by your insurance
company.
You may need a local building permit to install your stove.
Any changes in your home must comply with building
codes. f the codes have not been fully updated, you may
want to check with the Building nspection Department or
your local Fire Department. A qualified stove installer should
be aware of any changes and updates to local and state codes
and may be best suited to handle your installation work.
Many chimney sweeps are qualified installers. f you are
unfamiliar with sweeps or need to locate a certified sweep in
your area, you can check listings at www.csia.org (Chimney
Safety nstitute of America). Builders and contractors are
another option. n some cases, homeowners install their own
stoves. Before installing your stove, please review carefully
the stove installation, clearance, and safety information in
this manual. Woodstock Soapstone has NF (National
Fireplace nstitute) certified woodburning specialists on staff
who are available to answer any questions you may have
about your installation. Call us toll free at 1-800-866-4344.
You should notify your insurance company that you are using
a woodstove. Before you light your first fire, have a local
building inspector and your insurance representative inspect
and approve your installation in writing.
When this room heater is not properly installed, a house
fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the
installation instructions. Contact local building or
fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.

STOVEPIPE AND CHIMNEYS
Stovepipe (Connector Pipe)
Connector pipe is either single wall (sheet metal) or double wall (sheet metal outer pipe with a stainless steel inner pipe).
Connector pipe is designed to connect your stove to your approved prefabricated chimney system. The connector pipe
should be 6-inch diameter to match the flue collar of the stove. f you use single wall pipe, we strongly recommend 22
gauge pipe (26 or 28 gauge is too thin for use with a woodstove). Attach a 3-foot pipe shield to the first three feet of
stovepipe. Use three sheet metal screws to secure each pipe joint, including the pipe to stove connection.
Single wall or double wall connector pipe CANNOT be used to pass through a combustible surface like a ceiling, wall, or
window. Only use insulated chimney pipe to pass through a wall, ceiling, or roof. Single wall pipe can be used inside
the home, but must connect to insulated chimney pipe to pass through a combustible surface.
Stovepipe Shields
The Survival Hybrid includes a three foot pipe shield that must be attached to the back of the pipe, and a round ceiling
shield/trim collar that must be attached where the connector pipe attaches to the chimney pipe. These shields are consid-
ered part of the stove and must be attached to the pipe and ceiling.
Approved Chimney Type: “UL 103 Type HT Class A”:
The Survival Hybrid Wood Stove requires a prefabricated metal chimney listed as Class A and carrying a
UL Listing of 103 HT (high temperature). The “UL 103 Type HT Class A” prefabricated chimney will
have a temperature rating of 2,100° F. There are prefabricated chimney systems that are approved only
to 1,700° F and are suitable only for fireplace inserts or factory built fireplaces. DO NOT use these with
your Survival Hybrid stove.
At the point of the first penetration of a combustible surface (i.e., wall or ceiling) all subsequent vent-
ing components need to be prefabricated “UL 103 Type HT Class A”. f your prefabricated
chimney goes through a living space like an attic or second story, the chimney pipe must
be enclosed, and that enclosure must conform to clearance standards for the prefabricated
chimney. Your chimney must pass through your roof and extend above the roof line in
accordance with the height requirements detailed below.
Chimney Flue Sizing: 6” Round ID
The Survival Hybrid has been designed for use with a 6” (28 sq.in.) chimney system, which is
the same diameter as the stove’s flue collar.
Chimney Height Requirements
The chimney must extend 3-feet above the point where it passes through the roof and must
also be 2-feet. higher than any roof surface or obstruction within 10-feet (measured horizon-
tally) of the chimney. You should check your local building codes for any other requirements.
The recommended minimum chimney height for the Survival Hybrid is 10 feet from the flue
collar of the stove to the top of the chimney. At the top of the system, the chimney must
extend 3 feet above the roof and 2 feet above any obstruction in a 10-foot radius. There may
be other factors, like local building codes, high wind, high altitude, etc., that may make the
minimum height undesirable or a violation of building codes.
Chimn ys must
xt nd a minimum
of 3’ abov roof
p n tration...
... and a minimum of 2’
abov th high st point
within 10’.
UL 103 HT Stainl ss
Chimn y Conn ction
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UNPROTECTED SINGLE OR DOUBLE WALL STOVE PIPE MUST NOT BE USED TO PASS THROUGH A
COMBUSTIBLE WALL, WINDOW, OR CEILING TO CONNECT TO THE CHIMNEY. YOU MUST USE AN
APPROVED METHOD WHICH PROVIDES GREATER PROTECTION THAN SINGLE OR DOUBLE WALL
PIPE.
DO NOT USE GALVANIZED SINGLE WALL PIPE AS CONNECTOR PIPE.

f a chimney is too short, or if the flue too large, your stove’s hot exhaust can cool and reduce the “engines draft”. A slow
draft can lead to poor stove performance, smoke spillage, or back puffing. Generally, if the Survival Hybrid is installed
with a 10-12 foot chimney and there is smoke spillage or backpuffing, the height of the chimney may have to be
increased by adding another section of pipe on the outside of the home to create better flow through the stove and up
the chimney.
Approved Chimney Configurations
The diagrams below represent the most common and acceptable installations using prefabricated chimney pipe. The nec-
essary components are listed and shown in their appropriate locations. These components are Class A listed to UL 103HT
(tested to 2100 degrees F.) Only components listed to UL 103HT can be used to install your wood stove. nstallation
instructions are described below as examples only. More detailed instructions are available through Woodstock
Soapstone or the pipe manufacturer. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation 1- Through ceiling, attic or second floor, and roof
Installation 2- Through flat or pitched roof
Determine where the stove will be placed. Pay close attention to all required clear-
ances for the stove and connector pipe. Next, use a plumb line to locate the support in
the ceiling/roof above. Cut the appropriate sized hole in the ceiling and frame in the
necessary supports to secure the chimney support.
nstall the pipe adapter onto the first section of chimney pipe, and lower the pipe into
the appropriate support. If th chimn y pass s through an attic, us an insulation shi ld in
th attic to k p any insulation away from th pip . If it pass s through a s cond story living
spac , th chimn y will n d to b nclos d.
As the pipe extends through the roof, install the appropriate flashing and storm collar
to keep the weather out. f the height of the chimney above the roof is 5 feet or greater,
a roof brace will be used. All chimneys should have the appropriate cap installed at
the top to reduce wind and weather related downdrafts, as well as deter any animals
from building nests.
The connector pipe should extend from the flue collar of the stove to the pipe adapter
at the chimney support. The male (crimped) end should always point down toward
the stove. Be sure that each joint has enough overlap for a secure connection. All con-
nections should be fastened with screws, including at the flue collar and pipe adapter.
Please refer to the manufacturers full set of installation instructions.
FLOOR PROTECTION RE UIREMENTS
Your Survival Hybrid stove requires the use of an approved hearth pad. The hearth protects your floor from two hazards:
• Heat Transfer: Heat radiation from the bottom, front, and sides of the wood stove
• Ember Protection: Sparks and hot coals that may fall out during ash removal and reloading of firewood.
Even if you have a stone or tile overlay on wood, it is still considered combustible since the surface materials will
not provide adequate heat transfer protection.
Your stove MUST sit on one of the following: (1) a floor of solid non-combustible material (masonry, brick or tile on
concrete and mortared in place), (2) a prefabricated hearth pad listed to UL 1618 approved standards (these pads are
made to be placed on an existing floor), or (3) a custom designed pad constructed of approved non-combustible materi-
als which will protect the floor from sparks, hot coals, and ashes; and prevents heat from being transferred onto the floor
beneath.
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DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Installation 1- Flat ceiling through the roof
Installation 2 -Through flat or pitched roof.
Attic Insulation Shield
Chimney Cap
Chimney Cap
Flashing & Storm Collar

The Survival Hearth Pad
The minimum size of the Survival Hearth pad is 30” x 48”, and provides the following:
A) 16” where wood is loaded and ashes are removed
B) 6” of protection to the sides of the stove
C) 4” in the back of the stove
To Build Your Own Hearth Pad
1) Start with a plywood base or subfloor.
Ov r this apply:
2) A layer of cement board (1/2” or greater).
Ov r this apply:
3) Cover with a non-combustible material such as steel, tile, slate, stone, or
brick. Use mortar or grout to set the material in place, then grout the seams.
Hearth Rugs also ARE NOT meant to be used as primary hearth protection.
These are made to be used in addition to an approved hearth, and are an auxil-
iary decorative protection. They are not a substitute for an approved hearth pad.
RE UIRED STOVE CLEARANCES
The Model 212 Survival Hybrid stove has been tested to UL standards for clear-
ances to combustible walls. The stove comes with two side shields, a back shield,
and a shield for under the ash pan. The Survial Hybrid also comes with a pipe shield and a ceiling shield. All of these
shields are considered part of the stove and must be installed before the stove is operated.
These shields enable the stove to be installed in areas where space is limited and the stove must be placed near a com-
bustible wall. The two side shields are decorative as well as protective.
Stove Shields and Pipe Shields
Clearances for the Survival Hybrid were determined by testing with heat shields designed specifically for this stove.
When using these shields, clearance is measured from the back of the stove to the combustible wall. The shield is not
included in the clearance calculation. n addition, there is a 3-foot pipe shield that must be attached to the back of the
pipe, and a round ceiling shield/trim collar that must be attached where the connector pipe attaches to the chimney
pipe.
Be sure that all joints in the connector pipe are secure and fastened with screws, including at the flue collar and chimney
pipe adapter. Please refer to the manufacturers full set of installation instructions.
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Typical H arth Pad Construction
trim
board
1/4” slat or til
1/2” plywood or
subfloor
non-combustibl
insulation board
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR SURVIVAL HYBRID STOVE ON A COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
(WOOD, CARPET, LAMINATE, OR VINYL, FOR EXAMPLE).
C) 4”
B) 6” B) 6”
A) 16”

Clearance Table
The Survival Hybrid can be installed at a 9” clearance with no additional protection, provided that all of the stove
and pipe shields are installed.
*These clearance reductions meet or exceed requirements of NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,
and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. Approved NFPA 211 clearance reduction methods DO NOT allow stove
clearances to be reduced below 12”. NFPA WALL SHIELDS MUST BE SIZED TO NFPA 211 SPECIFICATIONS.
CONSULT NFPA 211 AND A UALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THESE REDUCTIONS.
• These clearances apply to walls, ceilings, furniture and other combustibles.
• The 36” Vertical Pipe Shield attaches to the back of the stove pipe and prevents excess heat from being radiated
from the pipe. Heat shield protection is only required for the first 24” of vertical connector pipe.
• At least 30” is required from the front of the stove to combustibles (such as curtains, wall hangings, and
furniture).
Note: The o ly approved method allowi g for a rear stove cleara ce less tha 12” is the Approved Rear Heat Shield
(#N-997) provided by Woodstock Soapsto e Co.
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Clearance Table For Model 212 Survival Hybrid
Type of nstallationu
Type of protectionq
Top Vent, Straight Up, With all 9” stove back 9” stove sides 9” stove corners
Shields (sides, back, 36” pipe 11.5” stove pipe 15” stove pipe 16” stove pipe
shield, and ceiling shield
No Protection 36” 36” 36”* stove corners
3 1/2” thick Masonry Against 24” 24” stove sides 24” stove sides
Combustible Wall*30” stove pipe 28” stove pipe
3 1/2” thick Masonry with 12” 12” stove sides 12”stove sides
1” ventilated airspace*18” stove pipe 18” stove pipe
24 ga. sheet metal with 12” 12” stove sides 12” stove sides
1” ventilated airspace*18” stove pipe 18” stove pipe
1/2” thick non-combustible 12” 12” stove sides 12” stove sides
insulation board with 1” airspace*18” stove pipe 18” stove pipe
Back cleara ces,
install d parall l to walls,
top v nt, & stov pip
which go s straight up
Side cleara ces,
install d parall l to
walls, top v nt, &
stov pip which go s
straight up
Cor er i stallatio
cleara ces, wh n stov
is install d in corn r at
45 d gr s to 2 walls
1) Parallel Installation, Single Wall Pipe, Top Vent
C) 15”
PARALLEL INSTALLATION
WITH STOVE SHIELDS,
PIPE/CEILING SHIELDS
A) Back of stove to wall = 9”
B) Back of pipe shield to wall = 9”
C) Side of stove to wall = 9”
D) Side of pipe to wall = 15”
The Survival Hybrid stove is a top vent
stove designed to be installed along a
side or back wall, or at a 45 degree angle
to a corner wall. Straight up venting will
provide the best draft and easiest opera-
tion.
CLEARANCE INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
D) 9”
A) 9”
B) 11.5”

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MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
Because mobile homes are also referred to by HUD as “manufactured” homes, regulations present a gray area.
Many “mobile” homes are set on a permanent foundation and connected to public utilities. f you are installing a
stove in a mobile or manufactured home, read the requirements below and check with your local code officials. More
questions? Give us a call Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00 ET or Saturday 9:00-12:00 ET at 1-800-866-4344.
While all stove installations have to meet National Fire Safety codes, mobile homes are given special consideration
when it comes to installing a wood burning stove. These additional regulations were established by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and result in the following additional requirements:
1. Outside Air for Combustion (factory installed when ordered)
2. Tie Downs for the Stove
3. Spark Arrestor on the Chimney Cap
4. Stove Grounded to Chassis
5. Stoves May Not Be nstalled in Mobile Home Bedrooms
1) Outside Air must be used for combustion. Many mobile homes have very tight construction, so wood stoves need
to get adequate combustion air from outsid th hom to avoid the risk of depleting oxygen in the living space and to
reduce the likelihood of smoldering and spilling smoke. Having outside air for combustion is a requirement for all
wood burning stoves in the state of Washington and is recommended for wood stoves in “super tight” new construc-
tion.
The outside air adapter has a 4-inch collar on the back of the stove. Use 26 gage pipe to make a duct from this collar,
through the floor, and then horizontally to the outside of the foundation or skirting. The termination of the outside air
adapter should be covered with wire mesh with openings no larger than 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch.
CLEARANCE INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS, Continued
TOP VENT
CORNER INSTALLATION
WITH STOVE SHIELDS,
PIPE/CEILING SHIELDS
A. Stove corners to side walls = 9”
(determines placement)
B. Pipe to side walls = 16”
n a corner installation, the distance from the stove
corners to the side walls dictates where the stove
can, and cannot, be placed. The minimum distance
from the back corners to the side walls is 9”
2) Corner Installation,
Single Wall Pipe, Top Vent
B
A
Mobile Home Prohibition:
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM
wall
wall
hearth pad

2) Tie Downs: HUD requires that the stove must be
attached to the floor. This is to prevent tipping in
the event the home is moved. t also provides some
protection if the mobile home is installed in an
earthquake zone. Two legs of the Survival Stove
have a plate at the bottom to bolt opposite corners
to the floor.
3) Spark Arrestor: The chimney cap must have a
spark arrestor screen for fire-protection. These are
available with most prefabricated chimney systems.
4) Grounding: The stove should be grounded to the
home chassis.
5) Not allowed in mobile home bedrooms: Wood
stoves are not permitted for installation in sleeping
rooms.
Not : A h at shi ld is provid d for th stov pip to pr v nt xc ssiv h at from b ing radiat d to n arby walls. Th h at shi ld
should b attach d to th back of th stov pip with scr ws provid d. Doubl wall pip is oft n us d in mobil hom s to conn ct
th stov to th chimn y, but wh n th Survival Hybrid was t st d to UL Standards th h at shi ld provid d b tt r prot ction
than doubl wall pip .
INSTALL SHIELDS BEFORE YOU LIGHT YOUR STOVE
Your Model 212 Survival Hybrid Stove has been shipped with the side, rear, and bottom shields attached to the
stove. The pipe and ceiling shields must be installed before lighting your stove. The pipe and ceiling shield hardware
is packed in the manual kit. These shields are considered parts of the stove, and must be installed before lighting the
first fire.
1) Bottom Heat Shield: Protects the floor (already installed)
2) Side Heat Shields: Protects walls (already installed)
3) Back Heat Shield: Protects walls (already installed)
4) Pipe Shield: Protects walls from heat from pipe (install onsite)
5) Ceiling Shield: Protects from heat from pipe (install onsite))
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Mobile home with pitched roof
Grounding
Chimney Cap with
Spark Arrester
Mobil hom installations
r quir a numb r of sp cial con-
sid rations, including d dicat d
outsid air, ti -downs, and
grounding to th chassis of th
mobil hom .
An optional outsid air kit is availabl
if th Survival Hybrid is b ing
install d in a mobil hom . Th outsid
air kit has a 4” collar on th back of
th stov . From this collar, a 4” m tal
duct must b install d through th
floor and horizontally to th outsid of
th hous . Th t rmination of th duct
must b cov r d with a scr n with
hol s no gr at r than 1/4” squar .
Outside Air
Adapter & Duct
Tie-Downs
1
2
2
23
4
4
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