Blaze King BRIARWOD BRII/90I, Operation & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ctured 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 Homeowner Please SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference BRIARWOD BRII 90I SOLID FUEL STOVE This heater meets ...

Page 2: ...OUD OPTION 11 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 11 DECORATIVE OPTIONS 11 FLOOR PROTECTION 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCES for a BRII 90I 12 COMBUSTION AIR 13 DRAFT 13 ROLE OF THE CHIMNEY 13 INSPECT CHIMNEY 14 PLANNING STOVE PLACEMENT 14 CHIMNEY 16 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 17 OPTIONAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 19 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________ 21 YOUR FIRST ...

Page 3: ...8 LOADING DOOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 29 BAFFLE REPLACEMENT 30 CHIMNEY DRAFTS 30 OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY 30 TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________________ 31 WARRANTY _________________________________________________________________ 35 INSTALLER NOTES____________________________________________________________ 40 ...

Page 4: ...rth guards to protect children from hot surfaces These guards must be fastened to a wall and or to the floor Any safety 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 t...

Page 5: ...consistent with operating instructions in this manual EMISSIONS CO Average g hr Low Burn 1 11 1 66 Med low Burn 0 92 3 481 Med high Burn 0 69 2 6 High Burn 0 33 7 682 Model BRII 90I non catalytic Overall height and width incl shroud 28 5 8 x 43 727 mm x 1092 mm Width of firebox enclosure behind shroud 27 3 4 705 mm Width of fan housing to thermostat housing 39 3 4 1010 mm Overall depth and height ...

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Page 7: ...CY Certified to comply with July 1990 pa rticulate emission standards Operate with doors closed Open door to feed fire ONLY Do not obstruct combustion air openings Use only high temperatureceramic glass if replacement is necessary 5 mmthick For use with solid fuel only Other fuels may cause a house fire or endanger your safety DO NOT OVERFIRE IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY GLOWS YOU ARE OVERFIRING INSPECT A...

Page 8: ...lly start a chimney fire to clean the flue WARNING NOT APPROVED FOR INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME If the Optional Fan Kit is installed connect this unit to a properly grounded 110 volt electrical outlet Do not route the power cord in front of or under the stove Do not make any changes or modifications to an existing masonry fireplace or chimney to install this appliance Do not make any changes to the a...

Page 9: ...el container with a tightly fitting 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 cont It is recommended to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where heaters are insta...

Page 10: ...ur area Notify your insurance company as well SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont 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 clippings or yard waste mat...

Page 11: ...5G 4 Shroud trim kit satin Z0845S BEFORE INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE CONTACT 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 ...

Page 12: ...A 18 458 mm in CANADA FLOOR PROTECTION If this unit is installed on a hearth that is flush with a combustible surface then R1 1 protection is required with 19 in front of the door opening and 8 on the sides If this unit is installed on a hearth elevated 3 or more from a combustible surface then a non combustible floor protection is required for all installations extending 16 in USA or 18 in Canada...

Page 13: ...arvation DRAFT Draft in the chimney system is initiated by the air pressure difference between the top and bottom of the chimney Heat generated within the firebox will rise and accelerate the draft in the chimney Recommended draft is 05 in w c operated on high Too little draft results in a sluggish fire and smoke spillage into the room when the stove door is opened Too much draft over 0 06 in w c ...

Page 14: ...imney flue is essential A qualified professional chimney sweep can perform both inspection and cleaning If you choose to clean your own chimney use the proper tools Homemade cleaners may damage your chimney PLANNING 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 s...

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Page 16: ...or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area We recommend that the inside your chimney be at least the same 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 w...

Page 17: ...6 and carefully set the shroud aside The shield box is now sitting at its final position and the side extensions are firmly attached to the shield box 10 Remove the shield box assembly which now has the side extensions Fig 4 attached to it from the fireplace opening Leave the side extensions Fig 4 securely attached to the shield box Fig 6 in the correct position as established in step 7 11 Slide t...

Page 18: ...nsions using three sheet metal screws and flat washers on each side Fig 8 19 Install the fan front covers Fig 2 attach rheostat knob if fan kit installed and connect the AC cord as required See electrical diagrams Fig 11 20 Install the shroud lid Fig 3 using four sheet metal screws to attach it to the shroud and the fan covers 21 Install the hearth protection in front of your insert as required by...

Page 19: ...de up and finger screen Fig 21 The fan attaches from the front to the fan housing with the finger screen attaching under the outside with 2 fan mounting screws The screen will need to be bent to act as a finger protector Fig 21 5 Mount the rheostat with 2 screws Fig 21 Connect the green ground wire by using the green screw and star washer provided Be sure to place the star washer between the round...

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Page 21: ...moisture content of 20 or lower It takes a great deal of energy to evaporate the moisture contained in green wood and that energy will not be heating your house Also green or wet wood will greatly increase creosote problems The only accurate method 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 Burni...

Page 22: ...e method outlined in B415 1 10 test method It is represented by the Higher Heating Value HHV as the fuel used during testing 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 e...

Page 23: ...ice 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 During the start up of a cold stove a HIGH fire must be maintained for at least 20 30 minutes This ensures that the stove and fuel are all stabilized at proper operating temperatures If the fire is allowed to die down immediately draft control set to LOW too so...

Page 24: ...amount of smoke comes back into the living space When your fire begins to warm the chimney and the draft improves spillage is greatly reduced After a short period of time you can slide the draft control to a LOW setting and maintain a comfortable temperature in your home In reducing the draft control setting you have also reduced the flue temperatures and your chimney begins to cool down At this t...

Page 25: ...of 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 organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote These vapors...

Page 26: ...ARAGE OR BASEMENT HOT ASHES WILL 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 ...

Page 27: ... 7 8 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 a...

Page 28: ... frame with original fasteners Ensure the glass is parallel to the frame and tighten the fasteners evenly 5 Follow steps on page 26 LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT DOOR GLASS CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high 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...

Page 29: ...1 3 if necessary To lossen the door seal 1 Open the loading door 2 Rotate the handle clockwise one rotation Fig B 3 Repeat paper test see LOADING DOOR GASKET INSPECTION on page 37 4 Repeat steps 1 3 if necessary 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 ...

Page 30: ... the chimney connector by using a sheet metal screw of proper size Recommended draft is 02 03 in w c at medium fire and 05 in on high burn Too little draft results in a sluggish fire and smoke spillage when the stove door is opened Too much draft over 0 06 in w c on high burn makes it unsafe to operate the stove and will void manufacturers warranty OPTIONAL FAN ASSEMBLY Routine maintenance of the ...

Page 31: ...ur 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 Creoso...

Page 32: ...r is a fire hazard and demands immediate attention Poor draft caused by an oversize flue single wall pipe to many elbows etc Measure draft with Manometer See DRAFTS Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep PROBLEM Door glass quickly becomes coated with creosote CAUSE LOW draft control setting SOLUTION Slide the draft control to HIGH during the first 20 30 minutes or until the fire is well...

Page 33: ...II 90I REPLACEMENT PARTS cont ITEM NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 0186A 6ft Gasket 7 8 hard rope for Briarwood 1 2 0254AS 6ft 1 8 window gasket 1 3 0730 Robax Glass 10 5 8 x 21 5 8 1 4 ZBR518 Door without glass 1 ZBR518P C Door with glass no handle 1 ...

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Page 35: ... of America or Canada Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner 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 door handle metal components 5 Years 2 Yea...

Page 36: ...n 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 thereof that is repaired or replaced during the Limited Warranty period will be warranted under the terms of the Limited Warranty for a period not exceeding the remaining term of the original Limited Warranty ...

Page 37: ...extent 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 limit...

Page 38: ... 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 9 If a defect or problem is determined by Blaze King to be non warrantable Blaze King is not liable for travel costs for ser...

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