Appalachian Stove & Fabricators 36-BW, Installation And Operation Procedures

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3. MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS
A) Determine the depth needed for the stove to sit in 
fireplace.

B) Before placing the stove into the fireplace, place the top 
trim panel squarely on top of the stove, (square with the 
unit and fireplace opening).

C) Attach the top of the trim panel to the top of the stove 
using the top trim panel brackets and the self-tapping 
metal screws. 

D) Slide the side trim panels onto the top trim panel. Use 
the self-tapping metal screws to secure the side panels. If 
desired, the top trim panel brackets can be removed for 
easy access to the top trim panel for inspection of the stove 
and chimney.

E) Use the foil backed insulation on the back side of the 
trim panels. Add silicone, if desired, to increase the seal 
around the stove.

4. INSTALLING THE STOVE
A) Slide the stove into the fireplace, centering it within the 
opening.

B) Push the stove back until the trim panels seal firmly 
against the face of the fireplace, compressing the insulation 
to accomplish a seal.

5. IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up 
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your 
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local 
geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors. Too 
much draft may lead to excessive temperatures in the 
appliance and may damage the catalytic combustors. 
Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and 
“plugging” of the chimney catalyst.

NOTE: Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak 
smoke into the room through the appliance and chimney 
connector joints.

NOTE: An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove 
part or chimney connector indicates excessive draft.
 
NOTE: Be sure the damper opening of the stove lies 
behind the lintel to prevent overheating the fireplace 
facing. 

FIGURE 6

TRIM PANELS

NOTE: If the floor of the fireplace is recessed, it 
must be built up with non-combustible materials, 
such as brick, scrap metal, etc. The 36-BW should 
sit level in the fireplace to function properly.