Bosca GOLD 400, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...on and Operating Instructions Save These Instructions Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA GOLD 400 Wood Stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death ...

Page 2: ...eieht Combustible Wull Chi ne MOBILE HOME INSTAILATION 10 OPERATING AND LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Iishtins 11 Reloadins l2 MAINTF NANCF t2 12 Disposal of Ashes Glass Reolacement 13 Glass Cleanine 13 Doors Gasket Replacement t4 Refractory Brick Replacement 14 Wood Handle 15 Creosote Formation and need for removal 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 REPT ACFMENT PARTS 16 13 I TFETIMF T IMITF D WARR ANTY l8 ...

Page 3: ... CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPETANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAT LIGHTER FLUID ON SIMITAR TIQUIDS TO START OF FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP AtL SUCH LIQUIDS WEtt AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHITE IT IS IN USE DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBOX HEARTH BURN NATURAT WOOD ONIY DO NOT BURN ANY OTHER FUELS PREFER HIGH QUALITY WOOD ADEQUATETY AIR DRIED AVOI...

Page 4: ...ation operation and maintenance It contains information that will be useful so save it for future reference INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION For your ultimate safety and the proper function of your stove it should be installed in accordance with the instructions of this Manual The first step is to decide where is the most appropriate place to install your stove It is important to install the stove in an ...

Page 5: ...e R value of the proposed alternate floor protector i Use the formula in step 1 to convert values not expressed as R ii For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value If the overall R value of the system is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor protector should be 3 4 inch thick material with a...

Page 6: ...lude materials that are behind non combustible materials If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material consult your local fire o Iicials Parallel Installation Corner Installation CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS STANDARD RESIDENTIAT INSTATLATION SINGLEWAII DOUBTEWALL CONNECTOR ALCOVE INSTATTATION WITH DOUBIE WALL CONNECTOR A SIDEWALL TO UNIT B BACKWALTTO UNIT C CORNERWATLTO UNIT D SIDEWALL TO ...

Page 7: ...ee sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate For the best performance the chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible with no more than two 90 elbows The maximum horizontal run is 36 and a recommended total length of stovepipe should not exceed 10 feet Always slope horizontal runs upward l per foot toward the chimney No part of the chimney connector may pass th...

Page 8: ...mum standards of the National Fire Piotection Association NFPA by having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortaror other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated When conirecting the stove through a combustible wallto a masonry chimnei special methods are needed See fig 4 Refer to Combustible Wa ll Chi...

Page 9: ...eh ouler wall wilh enclosed chase Chimirey is sripported by tee suppon bracket Fig 5 Chimney Height A masonrv chimnev or a listed factory build chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other nearby iil t t ift trt ir v rti U i teast 3 90 cni higher than the highest p oint wherg it pass es through the roof and il ii i6 0 i h h l hi tn nign sipart of the iootor structure thalis wit...

Page 10: ...f the Solid Pak chimney The inner end of the Solid Pak chimney section shallbe flush with the inside of the masonry chimney flue and sealed with a non water soluble refractory cement Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration Method C 6 152 4 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Starting with a minimum 24 gage 02a 61 mml 6 152 4 mm metal chimney connector and a minimum24 gage...

Page 11: ...olted to the flodr Use holes in the base to bolt down the stove Regulation requires that unit must be grounded Attach a piece of f 8 cooper wire at least 18 in length from the stove to the hassis of the mobile home Stove must be installed with an approved Ut103 HT ventilated chimnev connector Ut103 HT chimney and terminal cap with spark airestor Never use a single wall connector in a mobile home i...

Page 12: ...re minrrtes t Once the logs are alight close the door and place the Air Control on HIGH for 20 minutes When the stove reaches the operation temperatqle atq there is sufficient draft graduate the Air Control to the deslied position lt is recommefidable to slowly adjust this command before graduating to the MEDIUM position prolonged combustion you will find bv experience how to best manage your slov...

Page 13: ...r of the ashtray for 5 minutes or until the split logs and small logs are alight llow the temperature o_f tlre stove to recuperat e belore adding i arger ldgs U Reload the stove according to the description above Remove the rear panel pulling it towards you Remove the air pipe protector sliding it upwards Release the bolts that fix the baffle to the firebox using a 10mm wrench Once the bolts are l...

Page 14: ...ate for this type of work Removti the front door c arefully pushing it upward fig 7 Place the door on a flat surface Unscrew the bolts that hold down the stainless steel frame on the stove door i fi th aroi t fto the glass The g lass should be loose on the door once the frame has been removed pla ce a new sfrllt of gtass on the door resetThe frame in its original position then screw the frame in p...

Page 15: ...sure that the rope does not unravel Place a bead of high temperature adhesive in the clean stainless steelchannel Beginning at one of the ends press the gasket into the stainless steel channel interior Before cutting make sure the rope ends properly meet Do not overlap rope ends Firmly press the rope en make sure it properly seats into the stainless steel channel interior Clean any excess adhesive...

Page 16: ...SCA Dealer Handle After some use it may be necessary to replace the wood part of the front door handle Replace the wooden handle as follows Be sure that the fire is out and the stove is cold Remove the existing wood handie use a N 4 Allan keyJ Turn the screw as far as possible and remove To replace the wood handle check with your Official BOSCA Deaier Creosote Formation and need for removal When w...

Page 17: ...ill disip ate when the firebox reaches the normal operating temperature Use seasoned wood I eep the Air Controlat Medium or High position Make sure that the gasket is in good conclition If your heater is more than 2 years old replace the baffle N Code Description I r2720055 Door without ceramic glass 2 10320008 Ceramic Glass with gasket 3 r0310290 Refractory Bricks set 4 10320095 Ashpan 5 12720056...

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Page 19: ...th solid wood fuel only cord wood Operated with feed door closed open to feed fire only Do not use a grate to elevate fire build fire directly on hearth Do not operate with the ash door open DO NOT OVERFIRE lf heater or chimney connectors glows you are overfiring lnspect and clean chimney frequently under certain condictions of use creosote buildup may occur rapidly MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIB...

Page 20: ...nal related problems such as overfiring use of corrosive driftwood downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions nearby trees buildings hilttops mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessive offsets or negative air pressures caused by mechanicals systems such as fumaces fans clothes dryers etc Any installation construction transportation or other related costs or expenses arisi...

Page 21: ...LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model Style Serial Number Purchase Date Purchased From ...

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