Blaze King BOXER 24, Operation & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...H5 Canada Phone 250 493 7444 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 534 BOXER 24 BX24 1 SOLID FUEL WOOD CATALYTIC STOVE BX24 1 U S Environmental Protection Agency certified to com...

Page 2: ...13 COMBUSTION AIR 14 DRAFTING PERFORMANCE 14 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 14 VENTING SYSTEMS 15 RECOMMENDED FLUE HEIGHTS 18 KIT INSTALLATION 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS____________________________________________________ 20 INTRODUCTION 20 YOUR FIRST FIRE 20 THERMOSTAT 20 BYPASS 21 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 21 SELECTING WOOD 22 HOW TO USE MOISTURE METERS 23 EFFICIENCY 23 LIGHTING THE FIRE 24 RELOADING PROCEDURE ...

Page 3: ...OOR GASKET RETAINER REPLACEMENT Z2022 36 DOOR GLASS GASKET INSPECTION 38 DOOR GLASS GASKET REPLACEMENT 38 DOOR GLASS CLEANING 38 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 39 LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 39 OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY 40 THERMOSTAT 40 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER 40 REPLACEMENT PARTS_________________________________________________________ 44 WARRANTY_____________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...placed 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 person Do not strike or slam shut the appli...

Page 5: ...s the installation and operation of the Boxer 24 1 BX24 1 catalytic equipped wood heater This heater is certified to comply with the 2020 U S Environmental Protection Agency s particulate emission standards using crib wood Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10097 to 26290 Btu hr This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn ra...

Page 6: ...180 BX24 1 v1 00 May 27 2020 Page 6 BX24 1 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 28 1 8 14 7 16 38 1 2 39 1 2 15 1 16 30 1 8 22 3 16 25 3 4 24 5 8 4 15 16 34 5 16 BX24 1 Firebox with Pedestal S Z2126 ...

Page 7: ...180 BX24 1 v1 00 May 27 2020 Page 7 BX24 1 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 30 1 8 15 1 16 30 31 1 16 34 5 16 24 5 8 22 3 16 25 3 4 4 15 16 BX24 1 Firebox with Leg Base S Z2133 ...

Page 8: ...ntiel Ne pas installer dans une chambre à coucher Passer à travers un mur ou un plafond requiert une méthode spécifique décrite dans les instructions et dans le code local du bâtiment BLAZE KING CATALYST STOVE POÊLE À BOIS CATALYTIQUE ROOM HEATER SOLID FUEL TYPE APPAREIL APPROUVÉ DE TYPE CARBURANT SOLIDE MODEL MODÈLE BX24 1 Tested to Testé UL 1482 11 R2015 ULC S627 00 R2016 CERTIFIED IN BOTH UNITE...

Page 9: ...nd clean when necessary DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE NEVER intentionally start a chimney fire to clean the flue Connect this unit to a properly grounded 110 volt electrical outlet Do not route the power cord in front of or under the appliance Do not make any changes or modifications to an existing masonry fireplace or chimney to install this appliance Do not...

Page 10: ...d 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 least on...

Page 11: ...stallation restriction or inspection 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 c...

Page 12: ... CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE KEPT FROM TOUCHING THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS HOT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS FIRE WOOD WET CLOTHING ETC PLACED TOO CLOSE CAN CATCH FIRE OBJECTS PLACED IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE KEPT A MINIMUM OF 48 1219 MM FROM THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE FLOOR PROTECTION If the stove sits on a combustible floor a non combustible shield must be ...

Page 13: ...061 mm x 934 mm In Canada 46 1 4 width x 46 3 4 depth 1175 mm x 1188 mm This stove must be installed in compliance with all local codes and regulations Residential Installations A B C D E F J Roof exit parallel and corner 10 254 mm 10 254 mm 25 125 639 mm 15 125 385 mm 2 75 70 mm 16 375 416mm 49 1245 mm Wall exit parallel and corner 10 254 mm 14 356 mm 25 125 639 mm 19 125 483 mm 2 75 70 mm 16 375...

Page 14: ...e suggestion applies With the addition of the recommendation to use two 45 degree elbows rather than a single 90 degree elbow The use of two 45 degree elbows will allow for both a smoother transition to the exterior chimney and will also shorten the horizontal run to the outside chimney A minimum 36 rise is recommended prior to any elbows being used When possible outside chimney systems should be ...

Page 15: ...liance To do so will affect the safe operation of both appliances and will void the stove warranty 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 ...

Page 16: ...re are basically two methods of metal chimney installation One method 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 r...

Page 17: ...sulting 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 is to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit Your lo...

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Page 19: ... Use extreme caution when leaning the stove over to avoid injury or damage to the flooring or appliance Place cardbaord inside the firebox to support bricks when leaning the stove 2 Unpackage pedestal kit and postion beneath underside of stove bottom keeping centered left to right 3 With the x4 mounting holes in pedestal kit aligned with the x4 pem nuts in stove bottom fasten all four 1 4 20 hex h...

Page 20: ...tinually adjusting the thermostat INTRODUCTION All Blaze King free standing wood appliances are designed as radiant room space heaters They have been designed and tested to be installed in insulated habitable rooms areas of your dwelling The appliance has not been designed to be installed in a concrete uninsulated basement or in a shop garage environment Such applications may cause the thermostat ...

Page 21: ...ING DOOR WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE BYPASS DOOR Fig 1 Fig 2 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 CATALYTIC THERMOMETER This thermometer is located on the top of the stove It s purpose is to show you if the combustor is active Always operate the stove in the active zone When the combustor is no...

Page 22: ...er 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 and while the catalytic thermometer is still active range There will be very little sm...

Page 23: ...contains between 19 25 water moisture included in the total calculated fuel weight Other test methods such as LHV or Low Heating Value does not take the water moisture into account Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency AFUE attempts to represent the actual season long average efficiency of an appliance HHV is the actual calculated average efficiency obtained under test conditions Using correctly seas...

Page 24: ... the thermostat in a HIGH setting for 20 30 minutes or until the fire is well established At that point turn the thermostat down to the desired setting It is good burning practice to burn the stove on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes after every refuelling this will help to condition the wood load for optimum combustion The temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustor must be raised to a...

Page 25: ...ss door bypass latch rod pulled out using bypass handle and again wait 2 minutes for the air flow to stabilize 3 Unlatch the loading door and open just a crack to allow the ambient room air to be introduced to the firebox this may take a few seconds to stabilize 4 Slowly open the loading door and proceed to reload the firebox If you experience excessive smoke spillage slightly close the loading do...

Page 26: ...oducing too much heat build smaller hotter fires Build smaller hotter fires on milder days in the spring and fall OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING Any thermostat position between LOW and HIGH will produce the desired clean burning characteristics However since each application can vary you may find it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your application A thermostat setting on HIGH will produce ...

Page 27: ...ire cleaning or replacement It is also possible that the thermometer itself may not be reading accurately Before condemning the combustor read THERMOMETER If after cleaning has been performed your combustor is still not working you can Contact Blaze King for a replacement combustor Please read REPLACEMENT PARTS section in this owners manual It is important to periodically monitor the operation of ...

Page 28: ...eplace 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 Severe peel...

Page 29: ...ge 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 lar...

Page 30: ...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 to not...

Page 31: ...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 will swe...

Page 32: ...shaped like a triangle The point of the triangle should face down when installed correctly Never operate your stove without the flame shield in place The flame shield will protect the face of the combustor against damages from wood when loading and other possible damages that can occur during the cleaning process 8 The flame shield will rest on the two tabs located on the dome guard and lean sligh...

Page 33: ...ed 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 other org...

Page 34: ...ARBON 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 accumulated i...

Page 35: ...fiber glass 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 should be removed by lifting up and out off of the hinge pins Then lay the door flat 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 adhesi...

Page 36: ...bustor 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 bolts and washers 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 BOLTS AND WASHERS BYPASS DOOR BYPASS ROD BRACKET ...

Page 37: ...nuts that spaced the dome guard from the dome bottom BOLT AND WASHER DOME GUARD COUPLING NUT 6 Remove the fourteen remaining 1 4 20 nuts from the dome bottom as well as the bypass shield 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 surface of t...

Page 38: ...igh burn for a period of time after each reloading The moisture which is driven from a new load of wood contributes 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...

Page 39: ...D APPLIANCE 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 WOODAPPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM IS GLOWING THE APPLIANCE IS BEING OVER FIRED NOTE YOUR DOOR WAS SET AT THE FACTORY DO NOT ADJUST UNLESS NECESSARY LOADING DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT 1 Open the door to 90 2 Hold...

Page 40: ...f the Inactive zone then retighten the bolt NOTE IF YOUR BLAZE KING IS EQUIPPED WITH FANS TURN OFF FANS AND WAIT 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO READING CATALYTIC THERMOMETER INDICATOR AIR MOVEMENT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE STOVE MAY PROVIDE FALSE READING THERMOSTAT This wood heater thermostat has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal regulations to alter this set...

Page 41: ...our 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 Creos...

Page 42: ...s 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 meter ...

Page 43: ...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 seasoned we...

Page 44: ...COMBUSTOR 1 3 2030 FLAME SHELD GRATE 1 4 220 0102 BLACK KNOB 1 50 X 75H Therm 1 5 Z2060 BYPASS ROD ASSEMBLY 1 6 Z2019 25 BYPASS DOOR ASM 1 7 Z2022 25 BYPASS GASKETRETAINERASSEMBLY 1 8 2050 DOME GUARD 1 9 Z3030 25 INSERT THERMOSTAT 1 10 Z2052 BYPASS HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 11 Z2804 ASHFORD DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY 1 12 120 0342 E CATALYTIC THERMOMETER W PAN 4 1 ...

Page 45: ...180 BX24 1 v1 00 May 27 2020 Page 45 BX24 1 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 46: ...IT REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 2 1 4 ITEM NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 145 0136 RHEOSTAT WITH OFF O H LOW 1 2 150 0710 L FAN CROSSFLW 120x47MM LEFT 1 3 150 0710 R FAN CROSSFLOW 120x47MM RIGHT 1 4 220 0137 RHEOSTAT KNOB BLACK SLVR LINE 1 ...

Page 47: ...nd 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 B...

Page 48: ...he 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 or pa...

Page 49: ... 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 to nea...

Page 50: ...ent 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 service...

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