Blaze King ASHFORD 20.1, Operation & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...btain a permit Pour la version française de nos manuels S V P vous référez à notre site web www blazeking com Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton BC V2A 3H5 Canada Phone 250 493 7444 Fax 250 493 5833 www blazeking com info blazeking com OPERATION INSTALLATION MANUAL Installer Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner...

Page 2: ... DRAFT 14 VENTING SYSTEMS 14 MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS 17 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 18 PEDESTAL Z3903BK 19 LEG KIT Z2613BK 20 DOOR INSTALLATION AND CHANGE OUT Z2780BK or Z2780SA 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 22 YOUR FIRST FIRE 22 BYPASS 22 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 22 THERMOSTAT 22 SELECTING WOOD 23 LIGHTING THE FIRE 24 RELOADING PROCED...

Page 3: ...TS 32 OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY 32 THERMOMETER 32 THERMOSTAT 32 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 33 REPLACEMENT PARTS ________________________________________________________ 36 WARRANTY _________________________________________________________________ 40 INSTALLER NOTES____________________________________________________________ 44 ...

Page 4: ...rom hot surfaces These screens and guards must be fastened to the floor Any safety screen or 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 crack...

Page 5: ... 40 lbs 18 1 kg Construction 10 gauge 1 4 firebox brick lined 16 gauge outer shields Shipping Weight Firebox only 365 lbs 165 6 kg Shipping Weight Pedestal only 50 lbs 22 7 kg Shipping Weight Legs only 20 lbs 9 1 kg 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 w...

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Page 8: ... d inspections et de pièces de rechange périodiques pour assurer un fonctionnement approprié Consulter le manuel d installation pour de plus amples informations Il est contre la loi de faire fonctionner cet appareil au bois en contradiction avec les consignes d utilisation du manuel ou si l élément catalytique est enlevé ou désactivé Utiliser le uniquement avec les portes fermées Ouvrir la porte p...

Page 9: ...tart 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 11...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...tions 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 smoke detector alarm to sound if a puff of smoke is emitted while the woodst...

Page 12: ... THE LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OR OTHER AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION AND FOLLOW THEIR GUIDELINES THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT FULLY ASSEMBLING ALL COMPONENTS IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED CHILDREN AND ...

Page 13: ...D I 2 51 mm H B in USA 4 1 4 3 4 in Canada and 2 1 8 in USA 2 59 1 4 in Canada and 57 1 2 3ft recomended MIN 2ft Residential Installations A B C D E F J Roof exit parallel and corner 10 75 273 mm 6 153 mm 24 5 623 mm 16 375 416 mm 4 102 mm 18 458 mm 37 940 mm Wall exit parallel and corner 10 75 273 mm 6 153 mm 24 5 623 mm 16 375 416 mm 4 102 mm 18 458 mm 37 940 mm Alcove roof exit Fan kit or rear ...

Page 14: ... 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 recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45 elbows instead of a single 90 elbow A minimum 36 rise i...

Page 15: ... 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 Th...

Page 16: ... 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 You...

Page 17: ... 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 the chimney need to be remo...

Page 18: ...ould be installed before the stove is placed into position INSTALLATION See instructions included with fan kit Tools needed Square Robertson no 2 screw driver and a 5 32 allen wrench ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Blaze King fan kit is equipped with a three prong grounded plug to decrease shock hazard THIS PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE HOLE RECEPTACLE DO NOT CUT OR RE...

Page 19: ... also remove pedestal back panel if needed 5 Utilizing the key holes on the top of the pedestal body slide the pedestal into place by pushing it against the bottom of the stove and then pushing it towards the back of the stove use the half turned in screws as guide pins Fig B 6 Once the pedestal is in position finish tightening the four screws into the stove bottom and lift stove into its upright ...

Page 20: ...EFORE STOVE CAN BE DUCTED AND READY FOR USE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION 3 4 wrench or socket wrench INSTALLATION 1 Lean stove backwards to gain access to stove bottom 2 Position each leg parallel to slots and fasten to stove using the supplied washer lock washer and 1 2 bolt 3 Lift stove back to its upright position 4 Adjust carriage bolts in order to level stove ...

Page 21: ... these steps WARNING DOOR IS HEAVY PLEASE HOLD FIRMLY INSTALLATION 1 Align bottom door hinge hole with bottom firebox hinge pin 2 Lower door onto bottom hinge pin then align top door hinge hole with top firebox hinge pin 3 Lower door onto pins until door hinge surface contacts firebox hinge surface 4 Fit Bypass Handle packaged with door assembly onto protruding bypass extension on right side of st...

Page 22: ... 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 COMBUSTOR FLAME SHIELD BYPASS DOOR THERMOSTAT The thermostat knob is located on the top right rear corner of the stove It controls the burn rate of the stove Any thermostat position between LOW thin...

Page 23: ...od to determine moisture content in wood is to use a moisture meter Never burn salt water driftwood It is very corrosive and will damage the firebox Burning salty wood also voids the warranty This controlled combustion firebox has been designed for high efficiency and long burn times The proper time to add more wood is when the last charge has been reduced to a glowing charcoal bed There will be v...

Page 24: ...ire to go out DO NOT leave your BLAZE 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 as far to the back of the stove as possible After the loading door i...

Page 25: ...tion towards the rear of the stove 7 Run the stove on the hightest thermostat setting for 20 30 mins 8 Adjust the thermostat to the desired comfort level keep in mind you may not see a large amount of flame activity in the lower thermostat setting the catalyst temperature gauge will be the indicator that the burn cycle is continuing Should you burn the stove on a very low setting for extended peri...

Page 26: ...erage 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 ...

Page 27: ...ch 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 other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote These vapors condense in the relatively cooler chimney flue of a slow burni...

Page 28: ...L GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND OR FLAMMABLE GASES THESE GASES MAY CAUSE SUFFOCATION AND POSSIBLE DEATH 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 a...

Page 29: ...r the stove has been in operation for several hours If the thermometer s indicator needle does not stay above the 1 3 mark in the active zone even with a hot fire over a 7 10 day period of regular use the combustor may need replacement If the combustor needs replacing then discontinue use of the appliance until the combustor is replaced If the combustor must be examined or replaced contact your Bl...

Page 30: ...REPLACEMENT Blaze King recommends your dealer perform this task Your BLAZE KING is equipped with a door which uses a strong heat resistant ceramic glass intended to withstand extremely high temperatures and tested for continuous use above 1200 degrees Fahrenheit However this glass can be broken through improper use If glass replacement becomes necessary use only BLAZE KING CERAMIC GLASS see REPLAC...

Page 31: ...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 pulling the paper out Repeat this check several times around the perimeter of the door LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT To tighten the seal use a 9 16 wrenc...

Page 32: ...mbly on the back of the stove is not required However should it become necessary to replace an individual fan or rheostat contact your local dealer THERMOMETER The combustor thermometer tells you what was happening 4 8 minutes ago and remember it is only an indication of the temperatures of the gasses after they pass through the combustor The thermometer probe the part that fits into the stove mus...

Page 33: ...ave 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 34: ...y 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 m...

Page 35: ...d 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 season...

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Page 38: ...4BK Door Handle Assembly incl Latch Black 1 6 Z4551 Dome Guard Kit 1 7 Z2430 Flame Shield 1 8 Z0336A M Combustor 10 65 x 4 x 2 Incl Gasket 1 9 Z4498 Bypass Retainer 1 10 0255B 3ft Bypass Gasket 5 8 dense round 3 ft 1 11 0341C Combustor Gasket Slit 2 x 1 16 1 12 Z5784 Latch Catch Hook replacement kit 1 13 0342E 4 Catalytic Therm w Black Pan 1 14 Z3009 Thermostat 1 15 0102 Thermostat Knob Black 1 16...

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Page 40: ... 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 Exchanger...

Page 41: ... 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 stove ...

Page 42: ...nt 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 t...

Page 43: ... 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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