Enerzone EB00042 Owner's manual

Installation

and Operation

Manual

Printed in Canada

Safety tested according to ULC S628,

UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an

accredited laboratory.

READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE

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45924A

2021-06-23

SOLUTION 2.3

INSERT

(EB00042 model)

CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN THE

AREA.

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

US Environmental Protection Agency

phase II certified wood insert compliant

with 2020 cord wood standard

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As one of North America’s

largest and most respected

wood stove and fireplace

manufacturers, Stove Builder

International takes pride in the

quality and performance of all

its products.

The following pages provide

general advice on wood

heating, detailed instructions

for safe and effective

installation, and guidance

on how to get the best

performance from this insert.

It is highly recommend that

this wood burning hearth

product be installed and

serviced by professionals who

are certified by a «Qualified

Agengy» such as NFI (National

Fireplace Institute®) or CSIA

(Chimney Safety Institute of

America) in the United States

and in Canada by WETT

(Wood Energy Technology

Transfer) or in Quebec

by APC (Association des

Professionnels du Chauffage).

Contact local building or fire

officials about restrictions

and installation inspection

requirements in the area.

A building permit might be

required for the installation of

this insert and the chimney

that it is connected to. It

is also recommended to

inform your home insurance

company.

Please read this entire manual

before installing and using this

insert.

A primary alternative heat

source should be available in

the home. This heating unit

may serve as a supplementary

heat source. The manufacturer

cannot be responsible for

additional heating costs

associated with the use of an

alternative heat source.

ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided. The

purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period. If it

cannot be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the

product.

It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at

https://www.enerzone-intl.com/en/warranty/warranty-registration/

Registering the warranty will help to quickly find the information needed on the unit.

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

THIS WOOD INSERT.

If this insert is not

installed properly,

combustible materials

near it may overheat

and catch fire.

To reduce the

risk of fire, follow

the installation

instructions in this

manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 7

1. Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 7

2. General Information .................................................................................................................. 8

2.1 Performances .................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................10

2.4 EPA Certification Loading ...............................................................................................12

2.5 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work ...........................................................................13

2.6 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ...........................................................13

2.7 The SBI Commitment ......................................................................................................13

3. Fuel ......................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood ............................................................................15

4. Operating the Insert ............................................................................................................... 17

4.1 Before Operating the Insert ..............................................................................................17

4.3 Blower Operation ............................................................................................................18

4.4 The First Fires .................................................................................................................19

4.5 Lighting Fires ..................................................................................................................19

4.6 Maintaining Wood Fires ...................................................................................................20

4.7 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ........................................................................22

5. Maintaining the Wood Heating System ................................................................................. 24

5.1 Insert Maintenance ..........................................................................................................24

5.2 Chimney Maintenance .....................................................................................................27

PART B - INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 28

6. Masonry Fireplace Requirements .......................................................................................... 28

7. Safety Information and Standards ......................................................................................... 28

7.1 Regulations Covering Insert Installation ............................................................................29

8. Clearances to Combustible Material ..................................................................................... 29

8.1 Certification Label ...........................................................................................................29

8.2 Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper ....................................................................................29

8.3 Installation of a Combustible Mantel Shelf .........................................................................30

8.4 Floor Protection ..............................................................................................................30

8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening and Clearances to Combustibles ............................................34

9. The Venting System ................................................................................................................ 35

9.1 General .........................................................................................................................35

9.2 Block-off Plate ................................................................................................................35

9.3 Suitable Chimneys ..........................................................................................................35

9.4 Liner Installation ..............................................................................................................36

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Dealer:

Installer:

Phone Number:

Serial Number:

9.5 Chimney Liner Installation ................................................................................................36

9.6 Minimum Chimney Height ................................................................................................38

9.7 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House .....................................................38

9.8 Supply of Combustion Air ................................................................................................39

Appendix 1: Blower and Ash Lip Installation ........................................................................... 40

Appendix 2: Door Overlay Installation ...................................................................................... 41

Appendix 3: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation ............................................................. 42

Appendix 4: Optional Faceplate and Trims Installation ........................................................... 43

Appendix 5: Log retainers installation ...................................................................................... 46

Appendix 6: Optional Cuttable Faceplate Installation ............................................................. 47

Appendix 7: Optional Heat Shield Installation ......................................................................... 48

Appendix 8: Optional Fire Screen Installation .......................................................................... 50

Appendix 9: Air Tubes and Bafﬂe Installation .......................................................................... 51

Appendix 10: Removal Instructions .......................................................................................... 53

Appendix 11: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...................................................................... 54

Enerzone Limited Lifetime Warranty ......................................................................................... 58

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CERTIFICATION PLATE

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PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

1. Safety Information

• Operate only with the door fully closed or fully open with the fire screen in place. If the door is left

partly open, gas and flame may be drawn out of the opening, creating risks from both fire and

smoke.

• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR INSERT OPERATION.

• Using an insert with cracked or broken components, such as glass, firebricks or baffle may produce

an unsafe condition and may damage the insert.

• Open the air control fully before opening the loading door.

• This insert has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold

separately. The door may be opened, or fire screen removed only during lighting procedures or

reloading. Always close the door or put back on the fire screen after ignition. Do not leave the insert

unattended when the door is opened with or without a fire screen.

• NEVER USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL (NAPHTHA), FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, KEROSENE,

CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN

THIS INSERT. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE INSERT

WHILE IT IS IN USE.

• Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances.

• Burn only seasoned natural firewood.

• This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal

regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this

manual.

• This appliance should always be maintained and operated in accordance with these instructions.

• Do not elevate the fire by means of grates, andirons or other means.

• A smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher should be installed in the

house. The location of the fire extinguisher should be known by all family members.

• This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65warnings.ca.gov/

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2. General Information

2.1 Performances

Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume,

maximum burn time and maximum heat output.

Model Solution 2.3 Insert (EB00042)

Fuel Type Dry Cordwood

Recommended heating area (sq. ft..)1500 to 2,100 ft2 (47 to 195 m2)

Overall firebox volume 2.4 ft3 (0.068 m3)

EPA loading volume 2.02 ft3 (0.057 m3)

Maximum burn time18 hours

Maximum heat output (dry cordwood)275,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW)

Overall heat output rate (min. to max.)2 3 14,800 BTU/h to 28,600 BTU/h

(4.34 kW to 8.38 kW)

Average overall efficiency3

Dry cordwood 69 % (HHV)474 % (LHV)5

Optimum efficiency677 %

Average particulate emissions rate71.54 g/h (EPA / CSA B415.1-10)8

Average CO989.4 g/h

1 Recommended heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft, heat loss factors, climate, fuel type, feed

rate, fuel level, and other variables. The recommended heated area for a given appliance is dened by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a

minimum acceptable temperature considering that the space conguration and the presence of heat distribution systems have a signicant impact

in making heat circulation optimum.

2 The maximum heat output (dry cordwood) is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb/ft3 and 20 lb/ft3. Other performances are based on

a fuel load prescribed by the standard. The specied loading density varies between 7 lb/ft³ and 12 lb/ft3. The moisture content is between 19%

and 25%.

3 As measured per CSA B415.1-10 stack loss method.

4 Higher Heating Value of the fuel.

5 Lower Heating Value of the fuel.

6 Optimum overall efciency at a specic burn rate (LHV).

7 This appliance is ofcially tested and certied by an independent agency.

8 Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and Draft ASTM WK47329-14.

9 Carbon monoxide.

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2.2 Specifications

Maximum log length120 in (508 mm) east-west

Flue outlet diameter 6 in (150 mm)

Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (150 mm)

Type of chimney ULC S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL 1777

Baffle material C-Cast

Approved for alcove installation No

Approved for mobile home installation2No

Shipping weight (without option) 422 lb (191 kg)

Appliance weight (without option) 370 lb (168 kg)

Type of door Simple, glass with cast iron frame

Type of glass Ceramic glass

Blower Included (up to 144 CFM)

Particulate emission standard EPA / CSA B415.1-103

USA standard (Safety) UL 1482, UL 737

Canada standard (Safety) ULC-S628

1 North-south: ends of the logs visible, East-west: (sides of the logs visible).

2 Mobile homes (Canada) or manufactured homes (USA): The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes “manufactured homes”

better known as “mobile homes” as follows; buildings built on xed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels/axles and set on a permanent

foundation. In Canada, a mobile home is a dwelling for which the manufacture and assembly of each component is completed or substantially

completed prior to being moved to a site for installation on a foundation and connection to service facilities and which conforms to the CAN/CSA-

Z240 MH standard.

3 Tested and certied in compliance with CFR 40 part 60, subpart AAA, section 60.534(a)(1(ii) and Draft ASTM WK47329-14.

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2.3 Dimensions

Figure 1: Top View Figure 2: Side View - Minimum Insert Projection

Figure 3: Front View Figure 4: Side View - Maximum Insert Projection

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Figure 5: Door Opening Figure 6: Side Firebox

Figure 7: Front Firebox

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2.4 EPA Certification Loading

For EPA Certification testing, wood logs were 16 ± 1 inches long and the specie used was hard

maple.

2.4.1 Air Control

The air control is located underneath the ash shelf.

To open the air control, pull the air control handle

completely (High). This will increase the burn rate.

To close the air control, push the air control handle

completely (Low). This will decrease the burn rate.

2.4.2 High burn rate

Open the air control completely. Place six small pieces

(2" x 2") of wood in the firebox crossing them at the

greatest possible angle. Criss cross fifteen kindling

wood pieces on the small pieces of wood in three

layers at the greatest possible angle. Tie knot with five

sheets of paper and place them on top of the kindling

wood. Light up the paper and let the door ajar at 90°

until all the kindling wood is on fire and the first row of

small pieces of wood is on fire too. Close the door. When there is no more fire in the front of the

firebox and there are only faint flames on the wood in the back of the firebox, break ashes, level

the coal bed and put five logs in the firebox. Place the biggest log (about 4"x 4") at the back in

an East-West orientation. Place a medium log (about 3"x 3") on top of the biggest one. Place

another medium on coal bed on front of the biggest with another medium on top of it. Place

the last medium one in front. If you need to stack the last piece over the ash lip, make sure

you always leave at least 1 5/8 inch between the last log and the inner wall of the combustion

chamber. There should be air space between each log and between the logs and the bricks. Let

the door ajar at 90° for approximately two minutes and then close the door.

2.4.3 Medium and low burn rate

On a 2" coal bed that is still slightly red, place five logs of approximatively 4"x 4" or 3"x 3" with

an East- West orientation. Place a medium log at the back. Place the biggest log in the center

with a medium one on top of it. Place a medium on the front and another medium on top of it.

If you need to stack the front pieces over the ash lip, make sure you always leave at least 1

5/8 inch between the last log and the inner wall of the combustion chamber. There should be

air space between each log and between the logs and the bricks. Let the door ajar at 90° for

approximately 5 min. Then, close the door with the primary air control open. Leave to burn with

the primary air control open for approximately 10 minutes and then close the primary air control

completely for the low burn rate and halfway for the medium burn rate.

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2.5 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work

This insert is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well

as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating

and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.

Zone heating can be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space

within a home, such as a basement, a family room or an addition that lacks another heat source.

Houses of moderate size and relatively new construction can be heated with a properly sized

and located wood insert. Whole house zone heating works best when the insert is in the part of

the house where the family spends most of its time. This is normally the main living area where

the kitchen, dining and living rooms are located. Locating the insert in this area will give the

maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency

and comfort. The space where the most time is spent will be warmest, while bedrooms and

basement (if there is one) will stay cooler. In this way, less wood is burned than with other forms

of heating.

Although the insert may be able to heat the main living areas of the house to an adequate

temperature, it is strongly recommended to also have a conventional oil, gas or electric heating

system to provide backup heating.

The success of zone heating will depend on several factors, including the correct sizing and

location of the insert, the size, layout and age of the home and the climate zone. Three-season

vacation homes can usually be heated with smaller inserts than houses that are heated all winter.

2.6 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency

The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside this insert firebox means

that the household will release up to 90% less smoke into the outside environment than if an

older conventional insert was used. But there is more to the emission control technologies than

protecting the environment.

The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of

the fuel. By burning the wood completely, this insert releases all the heat energy from the wood

instead of wasting it as smoke up the chimney. Also, the features inside the firebox allow control

of the air supply meaning controlling the heat output, while maintaining clean and efficient

flaming combustion, which boosts the efficient delivery of heat to the home.

The emission control and advanced combustion features of this insert can only work properly if

the fuel used is in the correct moisture content range of 15% to 20%. See section «3. Fuel» of

this manual for suggestions on preparing fuelwood and judging its moisture.

2.7 The SBI Commitment

The SBI team is committed to protecting the environment, so we do everything we can to use

only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment.

2.7.1 What is This Insert Made Of?

The body of this insert, which is most of its weight, is carbon steel. Should it ever become

necessary many years in the future, almost the entire insert can be recycled into new products,

thus eliminating the need to mine new materials.

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The paint coating on the insert is very thin. Its VOC content (Volatile Organic Compounds) is

very low. VOCs can be responsible for smog, so all the paint used during the manufacturing

process meets the latest air quality requirements regarding VOC reduction or elimination.

The air tubes are stainless steel, which can also be recycled.

The C-Cast baffle is made of aluminosilicate fibre material that is compressed with a binder

to form a rigid board. C-Cast can withstand temperatures above 2,000 °F. It is not considered

hazardous waste. Disposal at a landfill is recommended.

The firebricks are mainly composed of silicon dioxide, also known as silica, a product processed

from a mined mineral. It is most commonly found in nature in the form of sand and clay. Disposal

at a landfill is recommended.

The door and glass gaskets are fibreglass which is spun from melted sand. Black gaskets have

been dipped into a solvent-free solution. Disposal at a landfill is recommended.

The door glass is a 4 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made

of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a

high temperature glass. Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass,

so it should not be disposed of with the regular household products. Disposal at a landfill is

recommended.

3. Fuel

MATERIALS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BURNED

- GARBAGE;

- LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE;

- MATERIALS CONTAINING RUBBER, INCLUDING TIRES;

- MATERIALS CONTAINING PLASTIC;

- WASTE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, PAINTS OR PAINT THINNERS, OR ASPHALT

PRODUCTS;

- MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS;

- CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION DEBRIS;

- RAILROAD TIES OR PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD;

- MANURE OR ANIMAL REMAINS;

- SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD OR OTHER PREVIOUSLY SALT WATER SATURATED

MATERIALS;

- UNSEASONED WOOD; OR

- PAPER PRODUCTS, CARDBOARD, PLYWOOD, OR PARTICLEBOARD. THE PROHIBITION

AGAINST BURNING THESE MATERIALS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE USE OF FIRE

STARTERS MADE FROM PAPER, CARDBOARD, SAW DUST, WAX AND SIMILAR

SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF STARTING A FIRE IN AN AFFECTED WOOD

HEATER.

BURNING THESE MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN RELEASE OF TOXIC FUMES OR RENDER

THE HEATER INEFFECTIVE AND CAUSE SMOKE.

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3.1 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood

3.1.1 What is Good Firewood?

Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the insert, split to a range of sizes and

stacked in the open until its moisture content is down to 15% to 20%.

3.1.2 Tree Species

The tree species the firewood is produced from is less important than its moisture content. The

main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood. Hardwoods are

denser than softwoods. People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have

only spruce, birch and poplar, other low-density species to burn and yet they can heat their

homes successfully.

Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood sometimes use both types for different

purposes. For example, softer woods make good fuel for mild weather in spring and fall because

they light quickly and produce less heat. Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given

volume of wood contains less energy. Using softwoods avoids overheating the house, which

can be a common problem with wood heating in moderate weather. Harder woods are best for

colder winter weather when more heat and longer burn cycles are desirable.

Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived

than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice

that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron inserts wouldn’t hold

a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood. That is no longer true. It is

possible to successfully heat a home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest

a break at the same time.

3.1.3 Log Length

Logs should be cut at least 1" (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in

easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the insert very

difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16" (400 mm).

The pieces should be a consistent length, with a maximum of 1" (25 mm)

variation from piece to piece.

3.1.4 Piece Size

Firewood dries more quickly when it is split. Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough

to burn. Even when dried, unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don’t have the sharp

edges where the flames first catch. Logs as small as 3" (75 mm) should be split to encourage

drying.

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Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3" to 6" (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross

section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the

firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split small enough to fuel the fire. It is

sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to air dry.

3.1.5 How to Dry Firewood

Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts.

Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of

heat and dirty glass door.

Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time:

− Firewood takes a long time to dry;

− Firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry

enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood

in spring and dry it yourself;

− Drying happens faster in dry weather than in

damp, maritime climates;

− Drying happens faster in warm summer weather

than in winter weather;

− Small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces;

− Split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds;

− Softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods;

− Softwoods like pine, spruce, poplar, and aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked to

air dry only for the summer months;

− Hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully, especially if the

pieces are big;

− Firewood dries more quickly when stacked outside in a location exposed to sun and wind; it takes

much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed;

− Firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between 15% and 20% and will allow the

insert to produce its highest possible efficiency.

3.1.6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content

Use these guidelines to find out if the firewood is dry enough to burn:

− Cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry,

− As it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow,

− Bang two pieces of wood together; seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull,

− Dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood,

− Split a piece, and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn; if it feels damp, it is

too wet,

− Burn a piece; wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood

does not.

− A wood moisture meter can be bought to test the firewood.

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3.1.7 Manufactured Logs

Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or

logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100%

compressed sawdust can be burned with caution in the number of

these logs burned at once. Start with one manufactured log and see

how the insert reacts. Never use more than two manufactured logs.

4. Operating the Insert

This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be

altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this

wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

4.1 Before Operating the Insert

Before using the insert, the following items should be installed :

• Door overlay (See «Appendix 2: Door Overlay Installation», page 41),

• Optional fresh air intake, if installed (See «Appendix 3: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation»,

page 42),

• Optional faceplate, if installed (See «Appendix 4: Optional Faceplate and Trims Installation», page 43)

• Optional heat shield, if installed (See «Appendix 7: Optional Heat Shield Installation», page 48)

• The door coil handle (A) and the air control handle (B) with set screw (C) .

A

DETAIL A

BC

A

Figure 8: Installing the handles

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4.2 The Use of a Fire Screen

In the United States or in provinces with a particulate emission limit (eg US EPA), the

use of wood stoves with open door with and fire screen is prohibited.

This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold

separately. Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire.

When the fire screen is in use, it is important not to leave the stove unattended to respond

promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room.

Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section «9. The Venting System» of this

manual. See «Appendix 8: Optional Fire Screen Installation» for installation instructions.

4.3 Blower Operation

A blower is already installed on this insert. It is

located underneath the ash lip, in front of the insert.

Its function is to increase airflow through the heat

exchanger and improve hot air circulation in the

room. When used regularly, the blower can provide a

small increase in efficiency, up to 2%. However, the

use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain

more output from an insert that is undersized for the

space it is intended to heat.

Ensure the blower cord is not in contact with

any surface of the insert to prevent electrical

shock or fire damage. Do not run cord beneath

the insert.

Figure 9: Blower location

The blower has a rheostat that can be adjusted in three different

positions; either from high (HI) to low (LO) or closed (OFF).

Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately

one hour) before turning on the blower, since increased airflow

from the blower will remove heat and affect the start up

combustion efficiency.

The blower is also equipped with a heat sensor. When the

blower is ON, it will start automatically when the insert is hot

enough and it will stop when the insert has cooled down.

Therefore, the blower speed control can be left at the desired

setting.

OFF

HI

LO

Figure 10: Blower rheostat

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4.4 The First Fires

Two things will happen when burning the first few fires; the paint cures and the internal

components of the insert are conditioned.

As the paint cures, some of the chemicals vaporize. The vapors are not poisonous, but they do

smell bad. Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors.

So, when lighting the insert, be prepared by opening doors or windows to ventilate the house.

Burn one or two small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process. Then build bigger and

hotter fires until there is no longer paint smell from the insert.

As hotter and hotter fires are burned, more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature

of the paint. The smell of curing paint does not disappear until one or two very hot fires have

been burned.

4.5 Lighting Fires

Each person heating with wood develops its own favorite way to light fires. Whichever method

is chosen, the goal should be to get a hot fire burning, quickly. A fire that ignites fast produces

less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney. Here are three popular and effective ways

to ignite wood fires.

4.5.1 Conventional Method

The conventional method to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10

sheets of newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, a dozen

pieces of fine kindling are placed on the newspaper. This kindling

should be very thin; less than 1 inch thick (25 mm). Then, larger

kindling pieces are placed on the fine kindling. The air control fully

open, the newspaper is lit. With a tall and straight venting system

the door can be closed immediately and the fire will ignite. Once

the fire has ignited, the door can be closed with the air control still

fully open. When the kindling is almost completely burned, standard

firewood pieces can be added until the fire is the right size for the

weather.

DO NOT LEAVE THE INSERT UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN.

ALWAYS CLOSE AND LATCH THE DOOR AFTER THE FIRE IGNITES.

4.5.2 The Top Down Method

The top down method solves two problems encountered when using the conventional method:

first, the fire does not collapse on itself and smother as it burns; and second, it is not necessary

to build up the fire gradually since the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit. A top down fire can

burn for two hours or more. The top down method works properly only if well-seasoned wood

is used.

Three or four full-sized split pieces of dry firewood are placed in the firebox. Then, 4 or 5 more

finely split pieces of firewood (2" to 3" [50 mm to 75 mm] in diameter) are placed on the top of

the logs at right angles (log cabin style). Next, a dozen finely split kindling are placed on the

second layer at right angles.

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The fire is topped with 5 sheets of newspaper, stuffed in between the kindling, under the baffle.

Knots can be made in the newspaper by rolling up single sheets corner to corner and tying a

knot in them. The advantage of knots is that they don’t roll off the fire as they burn. Newspaper

is lit and the fire burns from top to bottom.

4.5.3 Two Parallel Logs Method

Two spit logs are placed in the firebox with a few sheets of twisted newspapers in between the

logs. Fine kindling is added across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin

style. Newspaper is lit.

4.5.4 Using Fire Starters

Commercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper. Some of these starters are made

of sawdust and wax and others are made of specialized flammable solid chemicals. Always

follow the package directions when using.

Gel starters can also be used, but only to light a fire, in a cold combustion chamber without hot

embers inside.

DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, FUEL OIL, MOTOR

OIL, OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.

4.6 Maintaining Wood Fires

4.6.1 General Advice

Wood heating with a space heater is very different than other forms of heating. There will be

temperature variations in different parts of the house and there will be temperature variations

throughout day and night. This is normal, and for experienced wood burners these are advantages

of zone heating woodburning.

Wood inserts don’t have a steady heat output. It is normal for the temperature to rise after a new

load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decrease throughout the burning

cycle. This increasing and decreasing temperature can be matched with the household routines.

For example, the temperature in the area can be cooler when the household is active, and it can

be warmer when it is inactive.

Wood burns best in cycles. A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and

ends when that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about the same size as it

was when the wood was loaded. Trying to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log

on the fire at regular intervals is not recommended. Always place at least three, and preferably

more pieces on the fire at a time so that the heat radiated from one piece helps to ignite the

pieces next to it. Each load of wood should provide several hours of heating. The size of each

load may vary depending on the amount of heat required.

Burning in cycles means the insert door does not need to be opened while the wood is flaming.

This is an advantage since it is preventing smoke leaking from the insert when the door is opened

as a full fire is burning. This is especially true if the chimney is on the outside wall of the house.

If the door must be opened while the fire is flaming, fully open air control for a few

minutes then open the door slowly. (See section «4.6.5 Controlling the Air Intake»)

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