Enerzone EB00042 Owner's manual

Category
Stoves
Type
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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Enerzone EB00042 Owner's manual

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Stoves
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