Blaze King AF30, Manual

Page 1: ...ng jurisdiction such a municipal building department fire department etc should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 CANADA Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 Blaze King Industries 146 A Street Walla Walla WA 99362 U S A Phone 509 522 2730 Fax 509 522 9803 Pour la version française de nos manu...

Page 2: ...IDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 16 DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE OUT 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 18 CREOSOTE __________________________________________________________________ 23 MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________________________ 24 ASH REMOVAL 24 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TESTING 24 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR CLEANI...

Page 3: ...llation have it checked by your local inspector Disregarding inspection and code requirements may jeopardize your homeowner s insurance Since some insurance carriers require notification of a stove installation contact your insurance agent We want your Blaze King to give you a lifetime of trouble free operation While we have made every effort to make these instructions as complete as possible some...

Page 4: ... lbs 27 2kg Fir 40 lbs 18 1kg Construction 10 ga 1 4 Firebox brick lined 16 ga outer shields Shipping Weight 500 lbs 226 8kg This unit was tested and listed UL 1482 2011 and ULC S627 00 by OMNI Test Laboratories This unit is certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emissions standards The following statement is required by the En...

Page 5: ...AF30 E V1 02 October 18 2013 Page 5 ASHFORD 30 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Ashford AF30 14 3 4 14 3 4 1 8 2 3 4 31 7 32 8 28 1 4 8 18 3 8 29 3 3 28 4 31 1 8 w optional fan 2 1 29 10 16 5 2 3 8 PRODUCT INFORMATION ...

Page 6: ...e Homes Appareille Approuvée De Type Carburant Solide Aussi Adapte Pour Installer Une Maison Mobile SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION CONCU POUR MAISONS MOBILES MODEL MODÈLE Ashford AF30 Tested to Testé UL 1482 2011 ULC S627 00 CERTIFIED IN BOTH UNITED STATES AND CANADA CERTIFIÉ POUR LES ÉTATS UNIS ET LE CANADA Check with local codes and pipe manufacturers for pipe clearances In Canada 18 clea...

Page 7: ...start a chimney fire to clean the flue When installed in a mobile home this appliance must be bolted to the floor and provided with outside air WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Check with local building officials If the Optional Fan Kit is installed connect this unit to a properly grounded 1...

Page 8: ...ting and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near this appliance Over firing the appliance may cause a house fire Never burn the stove so hot that the stove or chimney connector begins to glow Do not use a grate or other device to elevate the fire off of the firebox floor Burn...

Page 9: ... properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety It should be located away from the woodstove and close to the sleeping areas Locating a smoke detector too close to a woodstove can cause the sm...

Page 10: ... its arrival If damage is found report it to the carrier and then immediately file a freight damage claim Blaze King will not be held responsible for damage incurred once the product leaves our factories INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE ASHFORD 1 Poker 2 Fire Starter 3 Manual Kit OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Fan Kit 2 Side Shelf 3 Outside Air Kit FLOOR PROTECTION If the stove sits on a co...

Page 11: ...DED MIN 2ft H G F E I 1 1 in USA 5 8 in Canada and 55 1 5 7 8 in Canada and 2 1 8 in USA 2 57 5 8 2 A I H 2 D C B G G Residential Installations A B C D E F J Roof exit parallel and corner No fan kit required 10 75 273mm 6 153mm 25 5 648mm 16 375 416mm 4 102mm 16 875 429mm 72 1829mm Wall exit parallel and corner No fan kit required 10 75 273mm 6 153mm 25 5 648mm 16 375 416mm 4 102mm 16 875 429mm 72...

Page 12: ...You must comply with the local authority having jurisdiction and or in Canada CSA installation standard B365 M87 The chimney connector must be 6 diameter 24 MSG Black Blue steel Do not use aluminum or galvanized steel They cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire The chimney connector between the stove and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible Blaze King re...

Page 13: ...d is to install the chimney inside the residence through the ceiling s and the roof The other method is to install an exterior chimney that runs up the outside of the residence not recommended If it is necessary to run the chimney outside build an outside chase around the chimney The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstruction for safety and for proper draft operation T...

Page 14: ...r The resulting space must remain empty A flush mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only If covers are to be used on both sides each cover must be mounted on noncombustible spacers at least 1 clear of the wall Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner preferably insulated inside a masonry chimney This to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit Yo...

Page 15: ... structure as recommended by the manufacturer Chimney connector must be double wall close clearance type with either ULC629 or ULCS610 designation Single wall pipe is not allowed in Mobile Homes or in Alcove Installations Insulated chimney components must be a listed factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels and conforming to ULC629 in Canada or UL 103HT in the USA For Mobile home th...

Page 16: ...ug to decrease shock hazard THIS PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE HOLE RECEPTACLE DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG Do not route the power cord in front or under the stove OUTSIDE AIR KIT P N 1726B REQUIRED FOR MOBILE HOME any installation The outside air inlet hose is a flexible tube to bring outside air for combustion into the stove from outsi...

Page 17: ...AST PARTS ARE HEAVY PLEASE HOLD FIRMLY INSTALLATION 1 Remove catalytic thermometer and cast top from stove Fig A 2 Remove left and right cast sides from stove by lifting up and out from hangers Fig B If necessary use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the cast sides 3 Remove front cast assembly from stove by lifting up and out from stove through key holes Fig C If necessary use a 3 16 allen key to loosen bol...

Page 18: ...eter is located on the top of the stove It s purpose is to show you if the Combustor is active Always burn the stove in the active zone When the combustor is not active the stove will emit smoke and will not be efficient For an accurate reading turn fans off for approximately 10 minutes and then read the thermometer THERMOSTAT The Thermostat knob is located on the top right rear corner of the stov...

Page 19: ...TOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont WARNING BURNING WET UNSEASONED WOOD CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION WHEN CREOSOTE IS IGNITED IT CAN CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE FIRST FIRE NEVER START A FIRE UNLESS ALL BRICKS ARE CORRECTLY PLACED INSIDE THE FIREBOX CHECK THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ALWAYS OPEN THE BYPASS DOOR BEFORE OPENING THE LOADING DOOR ON...

Page 20: ...ZE KING unattended when the loading door is not tightly closed or the bypass door is open Leaving the loading door open AFTER the fire is well started may cause premature failure of the catalytic combustor 7 When nearly all the wood in the firebox is burning finish loading the stove Lay the wood left to right as far to the back of the stove as possible After the loading door is closed and the cata...

Page 21: ...e size home and offer the cleanest door glass 1 Starting The Fire Each stove home installation homeowner combination works a little differently The first several times you fuel the stove it may not react as you expect A little experimentation may be needed to find the right combination of fuel and thermostat setting to achieve the maximum efficiency This is one of the joys of burning wood You the ...

Page 22: ...then your fan should also be set at medium low low high high etc ICE FORMATION AND PREVENTION Most of what you see coming from the chimney of a properly operating catalytic stove is water vapor In extremely cold weather and with some exterior chimneys this vapor may freeze in the chimney to the point of actually blocking the chimney and extinguishing the fire In such weather occasionally burn the ...

Page 23: ...t is mechanically with a proper chimney cleaner or brush A combination of wet fuel and poor operating procedure may necessitate weekly cleaning to remove creosote buildup Remember the hotter the fire the less creosote Small intense fires create less creosote than large smoldering fires We recommend that each day a small intense fire be built preferably in the morning This daily practice should bur...

Page 24: ...ay from all combustible materials pending final disposal 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 WARNING NEVER STORE HOT ASHES IN A GARAGE OR BASEMENT HOT ASHES WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND OR FLAMMABLE GASES THESE GAS...

Page 25: ...ow this procedure 1 Allow the stove to burn out and cool down 2 Open the door and remove the flame shield the perforated plate that is just above the inside of the door opening Lift it slightly and pull it forward and down 3 The combustor may now be seen The combustor is held together by a stainless steel band Use a screwdriver and gently pry under the band at each end The combustor will loosen en...

Page 26: ... broken gasket material or a gasket that is hard and unyielding will also indicate need for replacement Any time a piece of gasket is missing or is broken anywhere the entire gasket must be replaced To check the gasket further wait until the stove is cooled and insert a piece of paper a dollar bill will work into the door opening and close and latch the door Obvious resistance should be felt when ...

Page 27: ...er right corner Do not stretch or cut the gasket Distribute the gasket evenly around the frame 7 Allow the adhesive to dry before closing the loading door 8 Check the fit of the door gasket Insert a narrow strip of paper into the door opening and close and latch the door Obvious resistance should be felt when pulling the paper out Repeat this check several times around the perimeter of the door If...

Page 28: ...ot with a wire brush then spray area NOTE two light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one Porcelain Enamel finish Use a dry slightly damp rag or soft brush to remove spills or stains For difficult jobs that require a cleaning agent use only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended for use on enamel surfaces If porcelain enamel becomes chipped or scratched during use apply enam...

Page 29: ...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 Excessive...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ed 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 near the stove Burning poorly seaso...

Page 32: ... 2013 Page 32 ASHFORD 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 0136 Rheostat with Off Switch 1 2 0137 Rheostat Knob silver Inlay 1 3 0175C Fan Axial Spider mnt Muffin Bay 2 Z2814 Fan Kit Replacement Parts 1 2 3 ...

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Page 34: ...2821 Wooden Bypass Handle Grip 1 6 H Z4551 Dome Guard Kit 1 7 H Z2430 Flame Shield 1 8 H Z4400G M Combustor 10 65 x 4 x 2 Incl Gasket 1 9 H Z4498 Bypass Retainer 1 10 Gasket 3x5 8 Bypass Gasket 5 8 dense round 3 ft 1 11 H 0341C Combustor Gasket Slit 2 x 1 16 3 ft 1 12 H 0342D 3 1 2 Catalytic Thermometer w Black Pan 1 13 H Z3009 Thermostat CK30 SC30 AF30 1 14 H 0102 Thermostat Knob Black 1 15 H Z17...

Page 35: ...OM AF30 E V1 02 October 18 2013 Page 35 ASHFORD 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont Brick Layout 7 3 6 2 4 5 8 1 Number Brick Size Qty 1 0830I 1 2 A 17 3 HC 1 4 JC 1 5 MC 1 6 MT 1 7 QC 1 8 SI 4 CERAMIC BLANKET ...

Page 36: ...er 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 5 Years 2 Years X Firebox Heat Exchanger Bypass Door Steel Componen...

Page 37: ...al 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 stove or part thereo...

Page 38: ...ent of this Limited Warranty contact your authorized Blaze King dealer before installation 8 Blaze 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 ...

Page 39: ... current retail cost of the repair or the replacement according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King During the 2nd year purchaser pays 20 3rd year purchaser pays 40 4th year purchaser pays 60 5th year purchaser 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 se...

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