Blaze King AF25, Operation & Installation Manual

Page 1: ... w Fax 250 493 5833 w www blazeking com w info blazeking com OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner Homeowner Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference Report F19 533 ASHFORD 25 AF25 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE U S Environmental Protection Agency certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission ...

Page 2: ...______________ 12 FLOOR PROTECTION 12 COMPONENTS REQUIRED 12 PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE ASHFORD INSERT 12 REQUIRED SHROUD OPTIONS 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCES for AF25 13 COMBUSTION AIR 14 DRAFTING PERFORMANCE 14 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 14 INSPECT CHIMNEY 15 PLANNING STOVE PLACEMENT 15 FRONT CAST REMOVAL 16 STOVE ASSEMBLY 16 Flue collar assembly removal 16 CHIMNEY 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS______________________...

Page 3: ...T Z2022 36 DOOR GLASS GASKET INSPECTION 38 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 38 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 38 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 38 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 39 LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 39 FAN ASSEMBLY 40 THERMOSTAT 40 TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________________________ 41 REPLACEMENT PARTS_________________________________________________________ 44 WARRANTY_____________...

Page 4: ...guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue pipe servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance Do not operate the appliance with the glass door removed cracked or broken Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service perso...

Page 5: ...mbustor warranty also supplied with this wood heater Warranty claims should be addressed to in Canada in USA Blaze King Industries Valley Comfort Systems Warranty Department 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC Canada V2A 3H5 Ph 250 493 7444 Blaze King Industries Warranty Department 146A Street Walla Walla Washington 99362 Ph 509 522 2730 EMISSIONS CO Average g hr Low Burn 0 05 0 31 Med low Burn 0 18 ...

Page 6: ...F25 v1 11 per PE32 revs March 15 2021 Page 6 AF25 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 42 1 4 29 1 4 24 3 8 24 1 8 11 35 3 8 22 27 7 8 6 1 2 18 14 1 8 18 1 4 6 1 2 18 22 3 8 19 21 5 8 32 DIMENSIONS Z2091 AF25 29 1 4 Shroud ...

Page 7: ...ALL LOOSE WIRE TO BE ZAP STRAPPED TO INTAKE CHANNEL Valley Comfort Systems Inc WEIGHT Date 1290 Commercial way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 Rev Date Model QTY Per Material AR 1 SC25 AF25 Jan 22 16 Jun 4 19 PUNCH BLANK SIZE LASER BLANK SIZE Part Name Tolerance Part Number General Hole Size Hole Pos Angles 0 03 0 005 0 03 0 5 All Dimensions in Inches Drawn By Thickness 25 INSERT WIRING DIAGRAM 44 1 4 24 3 8...

Page 8: ...180 AF25 v1 11 per PE32 revs March 15 2021 Page 8 AF25 CERTIFICATION LABEL LABEL LOCATION ...

Page 9: ...TALLED OR OPERATED 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 PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW APPLIANCE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH This applianc...

Page 10: ...ing lid and moved outdoors immediately If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is required in some jurisdictions to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where heaters are installed Install at le...

Page 11: ...nspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance company as well SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood only DO NOT burn trash garbage artificial or paper logs gift wrappings coal lighter fluids chemical cleaners chemical starters treated or painted wood salt water driftwood or foil backed paper such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages lawn clip...

Page 12: ... Blaze King grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of the appliance and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE ASHFORD INSERT 1 Poker 2 Manual Kit w warranty cards labels 3 Bypass Handle Z2052 REQUIRED SHROUD OPTIONS Z2091 Shroud AF25 29 1 4 Z2093 Shroud AF25 32 1 4 COMPONENTS REQUIRED 6 stainless steel liner listed to UL 1...

Page 13: ...l 13 5 343 mm B Top of door flange to bottom of mantel and combustible facing 20 508 mm C Side of door flange to side of combustible facing 10 254 mm D Mantle width maximum 12 305 mm E Minimum hearth side extension 8 F Mimimum hearth front extension 16 USA 18 CANADA Measured from each side of the fuel loading and ash removal openings mesuré de chaque coté de l ouverture de la porte de chargement e...

Page 14: ...ating levels from low to high Blaze King therefore recommends vertical installations with a minimum length of 15 from appliance top to chimney cap In insert applications Blaze King recommends insulated liners into all existing chimneys DRAFTING PERFORMANCE Draft is the force which moves air into the appliance up through the chimney The amount of draft created by your chimney depends upon length of...

Page 15: ...G STOVE PLACEMENT Check the fireplace and insert dimensions to ensure the insert will fit properly While planning your installation keep in mind the required clearances as shown on the stove label Plan ahead to be certain that furniture will have ample clearance and that drapes and curtains cannot come in contact with the room heater Refer to the approval label on the stove for correct clearances ...

Page 16: ...removal 1 Position stove in front of fireplace opening and open loading door 2 Remove the two nuts from inside the firebox that hold flue collar assembly in place use a 9 16 wrench Fig 2 Ensure gasket is still fully intact and adhered to flue collar base Set flue collar assembly aside until flue collar preparation later in installation Thermostat rod installation 3 Ensure fans have not shifted dur...

Page 17: ...h lower back corner of the cast facing on that side Ensure wiring is tucked above the protruding flanges of the front cover Fig 4 7 Slide shroud down behind front cast and fasten to firebox with seven 8 x 1 2 screws The bypass door handle bracket can be screwed to either side of the shroud Fig 5 Fig 4 FRONT COVER BYPASS HANDLE BRACKET Fig 5 NOTE IF POWER CORD IS RUN THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OPENING ...

Page 18: ...ue Collar Preparation 1 For ease of install once chimney piping is completely installed and attached to the provided flue collar leave flue collar hanging roughly 2 feet above the floor of the fireplace This will enable unit to be pushed back into the fireplace opening without interference and allow for an easy grab through the bypass door opening to install Ensure 1 4 gasket is intact on the bott...

Page 19: ...KET OF THE FLUE COLLAR NEEDS TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THE FIREBOX ON ALL SIDES FEEL THE AREA WHERE THE FLUE COLLAR MAKES CONTACT WITH THE FIREBOX IF THERE IS A GAP THE FLUE COLLAR IS NOT SEATED PROPERLY AND NEEDS TO BE REALIGNED 3 Once sealed fasten flue collar assembly to firebox using a 9 16 wrench and the supplied stainless steel nuts Fig 9 Tighten flue adapter bolts evenly so a tight seal is main...

Page 20: ...ame diameter as the flue of your stove If you plan to use an existing masonry chimney be sure it is free of cracks and loose joints Gases traveling through a chimney can reach extremely high temperatures Cracks or loose mortar can allow hot gases to reach the wood portion of the structure surrounding the chimney These toxic gases can also re enter the house through cracks and small holes in the ch...

Page 21: ...s normal operating temperatures After approximately 30 minutes the fans can be turned on and the speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting i e if your appliance is set at medium then your fan should also be set at medium low low high high etc The fan control is located on the lower side of the outer right casting INTRODUCTION All Blaze King free standing wood appliances are desi...

Page 22: ...rn salt water driftwood as it is very corrosive and will deteriorate the structure of the appliance The burning of salt water driftwood will void the warranty Both hardwood and softwood burn equally well in this appliance but the more dense hardwood will weigh more per cord and burn a little slower and longer The only accurate way to determine wood moisture is to purchase a moisture meter NEVER ST...

Page 23: ... can be hung from the left or right hand notch below the ash lip of the appliance NEVER OPEN THE LOADING DOOR WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE BYPASS DOOR DO NOT TOUCH THE BYPASS LATCH DIRECTLY ALWAYS USE THE BYPASS HANDLE DURING OPERATION THE BYPASS LATCH GETS VERY HOT AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS Fig A Fig B THERMOSTAT The thermostat is located below the ash lip of the appliance and is controlled by the...

Page 24: ...bserve the catalytic thermometer Once the needle is in the ACTIVE ZONE close the bypass door 9 Let the fire burn with the thermostat at the HIGH setting for 20 30 minutes or until the fire is well established This ensures that the stove catalyst and wood load are all stabilized at optimum operating temperatures The temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustor must be raised to at ...

Page 25: ...ad the firebox If you experience excessive smoke spillage slightly close the loading door to re establish a draft through the chimney 5 Once loaded latch the loading door shut and if opened close the bypass door immediately Let the fire burn on the HIGH thermostat setting for 20 to 30 minutes OR until the fire is very well established At that point turn the thermostat down to the desired setting K...

Page 26: ...neral Rules for burning in the shoulder season Run your appliance on HIGH for 30 minutes after start up and reloading before gradually turning the thermostat down to the desired heat output setting The thermostat setting needs to be high enough to keep the catalytic thermometer in the active zone If the thermometer will not stay in the active zone turn the thermostat to a higher setting and then w...

Page 27: ...ill not producing an ACTIVE reading you should contact your Blaze King dealer for a replacement combustor Note It is also possible that the catalytic thermometer itself may be functioning incorrectly Before condemning the combustor read CATALYTIC THERMOMETER in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning p...

Page 28: ...tion Replace the combustor with a genuine Blaze King combustor failure to do so will void your warranty PROBLEM CATALYST PEELING Possible Cause Extreme temperatures above 1800 F or 1000 C at combustor surface can cause the catalysts to peel Over firing and flame impingement on the combustor are primary causes Minor peeling photo shows minor peeling that is normal and does not affect function Sever...

Page 29: ... large pieces to fall out replace the combustor PROBLEM MECHANICAL CRACKING Possible Cause Mishandling abuse or operating without a properly gasket sealed combustor Solution Handle with care Possible Cause Distortion of holding collar Solution Combustor should be held firmly in its can It should slide easily into and out of the holding collar of the stove If severe cracking has resulted in loss of...

Page 30: ...imply lifting the shield off the two tabs at either side Pay particular attention to orientation as there is a top and bottom edge to the flame shield 2 Once you remove the flame shield you ll find the combustor The honeycomb combustor can be made of different materials such as cordierite mulite or even stainless steel They are all the same with regard to removal and caution should be taken so as ...

Page 31: ...ustor 5 This new combustor already has the gasket installed Note the 1 wide masking tape This tape will help to keep the leading edge of the gasket from snagging during installation If you ve cleaned your combustor wrap the combustor gasket as you see here and use the 1 masking tape around the perimeter front and rear During the first fire the masking tape will burn off and the combustor gasket wi...

Page 32: ...bustor has been installed you can relight your stove You will continue to receive excellent efficiency and clean burning for years to come A few reminders never burn anything other than dry seasoned cordwood Burning anything else may contaminate or ruin your new combustor Also remember to keep your front loading door gasket seal properly adjusted see LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT Doing so will i...

Page 33: ...s closed tightly 2 Call the local fire department 3 Examine the chimney attic and roof of the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire If necessary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the appliance again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and oth...

Page 34: ...FLAMMABLE GASES THESE GASES MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION AND POSSIBLE DEATH MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE The most efficient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed easily The chimney must be checked regularly and if creosote has accumulated it must be ...

Page 35: ...laze King 7 8 fiber glass door gasket ready to re install as well as high temperature adhesive See your Blaze King dealer 2 Be sure the fire is out and the stove has cooled down The door does not have to be removed from the stove 3 With a pair of pliers pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it 4 Thoroughly clean out the channel so the new silicone adhesive will adhere and the ...

Page 36: ... the combustor see CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR REPLACEMENT step 2 4 3 Remove hanging smoke baffle 4 Open bypass door slide it all the way forward and unthread remove the 1 4 20 bolt and washer that fastens the bypass door to the bypass rod bracket Remove the bypass door through the combustor opening once detached FLAME SHIELD COMBUSTOR SMOKE BAFFLE BOLT AND WASHER BYPASS DOOR BYPASS ROD BRACKET ...

Page 37: ...s removed unthread the two 1 4 20 coupling nuts that spaced the dome guard from the dome bottom BOLT AND WASHER DOME GUARD COUPLING NUT 6 Remove the twelve remaining 1 4 20 nuts from the dome bottom Lift the bypass door gasket retainer assembly upwards enough to clear the threaded posts from the dome and remove through the combustor opening Once removed ensure all debris is cleared from the inner ...

Page 38: ...utes much of the creosote on the inside of the glass Removing that moisture at the beginning of the burn cycle helps to keep the glass clean Leaving the thermostat on a higher setting for 30 minutes to an hour before turning to low for an overnight burn will also help Heavier deposits may require hand cleaning Manual glass cleaning should be done when the appliance and glass are cool DO NOT CLEAN ...

Page 39: ...KET INSPECTION on page 35 Fig 13 DO NOT OPERATE THIS WOOD STOVE IF THE DOOR GASKET IS MISSING OR DAMAGED DANGEROUS OVER FIRING CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE OR IGNITE CREOSOTE IN THE CHIMNEY POSSIBLY CAUSING A HOUSE FIRE IF ANY PART OF THE WOODSTOVE OR FLUE SYSTEM IS GLOWING THE STOVE IS BEING OVER FIRED LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 1 Open the door to 90 2 Hold bottom nuts using a 9 16...

Page 40: ...nual If the thermostat malfunctions contact your dealer for replacement by a qualified installer FAN ASSEMBLY Routine maintenance of the fan assembly on the side of the stove is not required However should it become necessary to replace an individual fan or rheostat contact your local dealer 4 Loosen the four door hinge nuts using a 7 16 wrench Slide door hinges in to tighten door seal and out to ...

Page 41: ...t have your chimney and flue connector inspected by a certified chimney sweep A damaged masonry chimney should be repaired or rebuilt A prefabricated chimney factory built that is damaged should be replaced Any damage to the flue connector should be corrected before the system is used again Possible causes of a chimney fire and remedies for those causes can be found further in this section Excessi...

Page 42: ...By pass door not sealing tightly Inspect by pass door and seal for warping Ash or creosote buildup may occur on door or seat With stove cold scrape and vacuum area around by pass Be sure all mating steel surfaces are clean and smooth Improper operation Check thermostat setting and operating procedures See THERMOSTAT OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Wood too green or wet Use seasoned wood Use a moisture ...

Page 43: ...er each reloading Poor draft caused by an oversize or short flue etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep Obstruction in chimney or cap screen Remove obstruction Clean chimney and or cap screen Strong gusting winds causing downdraft in chimney Install wind resistant chimney cap Tightly sealed house inadequate air supply Open a window slightly ne...

Page 44: ... RETAINER ASSEMBLY 1 5 120 0800 ANALOG CAT THERMOMETER 1 6 2049 SMOKE BAFFLE 1 7 S CAT2425 COMBUSTOR 1 8 2030 FLAME SHIELD 1 9 110 2060 CAST BYPASS LATCH 1 10 Z2050 DOME GUARD ASSEMBLY 1 11 Z3030 25 INSERT THERMOSTAT 1 12 Z2015 REMOVABLE FLUE COLLAR ASSEMBLY 1 160 2055 FLUE COLLAR 1 4 CERAMIC GASKET 1 13 150 0710 L FAN CROSS FLOW LEFT 1 14 Z2052 BYPASS HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 15 150 0710 R FAN CROSS FLO...

Page 45: ...PLACEMENT PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 Z2010 AF25 CAST DOOR ITEM NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 110 2010 AF25 CAST DOOR 1 2 130 0270 GLASS CERAMIC 5MM 25i 1 3 155 0254 AS GASKET 1 8 X 3 4 W PSA SPEC FT 6 65 4 155 0186 GASKET 7 8 RND BLK MID FT 7 5 2044 SC25 DOOR HANDLE 1 ...

Page 46: ...F25 v1 11 per PE32 revs March 15 2021 Page 46 AF25 REPLACEMENT PARTS Refractory Brick Layout ITEM NO PART NUMBER QTY 1 A Size Brick 14 2 AA Size Brick 1 3 KT Size Brick 2 4 PP Size Brick 4 5 SI Size Brick 2 ...

Page 47: ...wner End User except as noted for replacement parts Warranty Period Components Covered Parts Labor Wood 1 Year X All parts materials and surface finishes flaking and peeling Subject to Conditions Exclusion and Limitations listed 2 Years X Fan assemblies and motors thermal sensors catalytic thermometer bi metallic thermostat assembly door handle metal components 5 Years 2 Years X Firebox Heat Excha...

Page 48: ...to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty How the Warranty Works 1 All warranties by the manufacturer are set herein and no claim shall be made against the manufacturer on any oral warranty or representation All claims under this Limited Warranty must be made in writing by your dealer 2 Any applian...

Page 49: ...laze King will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions 9 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as use of downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions Environmental conditions include but are not limited to nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills mountains inadequate venting or ventilation exc...

Page 50: ...chaser pays 80 25 If a defect or problem is determined by Blaze King to be non warrantable Blaze King is not liable for travel costs for service work In the event of in home repair work the customer will pay any in home travel fees or service charges required by the Authorized Dealer 26 At no time will Blaze King be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit B...

Page 51: ...___________________________ Installer print _______________________________________________________________ Installer sign _______________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ________________________________________________________________ Serial No ________________________________________________...