Bosca LIMIT 450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...on and Operating Instructions Save These Instructions Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA LIMIT 450 Wood Stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death ...

Page 2: ...Wall Chimnev Connector Pass Throushs MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 10 OPERATING AND LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Lishtins 11 Reloadins L2 MAINTFNAN lF t2 Baffle T2 Disposal of Ashes 13 Glass Reolacement Glass Cleanine 13 Door Gasket Replacement r4 Refractory Bricks Installing and Replacemenl I4 Handle Creosote Formation and need for removal 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 REPI ACEMENT PARTS 16 13 LIFETIME LIMITED WA...

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

Page 4: ...intenance It contains infbrmation 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 area with adequate air...

Page 5: ...or 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 altemate is acceptable Example The specified fl oor protector should b e 3 4 inch thick material with a k factor of 0 g4 The proposed alterna...

Page 6: ...ls that are behind ndn combustible materials If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material consult your local fire officials Parallel Installation Note Double wall is only allowed in US installations Corner Installation CTEARANCE REQUIREMENTS STANDARD RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION SINGLEWATT DOUBLEWALL CONNECTOR A SIDEWATL TO UNI1 B BACKWALLTO UNIT C CORNERWATL TO UNIT D SIDEWALL TO CONNE...

Page 7: ...h three sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate For the best performance the chimney c onnector 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 stovepif e should not exceed 10 feet Always slope horizontal runs upward 1 a Per foot toward the chimney No part of the chimney connector ma...

Page 8: ...at a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Piotection Association NFPA by having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are ho crac ks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have t 9 chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated When conirecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry_chimney special methods are needed Se...

Page 9: ...wall with enclosed chase Chimirey is sripported by tee support brackel Fig 5 Chimney Height A masonry chimney or a listed factory build chimney must be the qeqrlire d height above the roof and any other nearby obstructioirs The chimney must be ai least 3 90 cni higher than the highest pbint where it passes through the roof and at least 2 60 cm higher than the highest part of the rooFor structure t...

Page 10: ...he 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 024 61 mm 6 152 4 mm metalchimney connector and a minimum24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 1 25 4 mm each construct a wallpass th...

Page 11: ... The pedestal must be bolted to the flo jr Use 7a holes in the base to bolt down the stove Regulation requires that unit must be grounded Attach a piece f o8 cooper wire at least 18 in length from the stove to the rassis of the mobile home Stove must be installed with an approved Ut103 HT ventilated chimney connector Ut103 HT chimney and terminal cap with spark airestor Never use a single wall con...

Page 12: ...inutes Once the logs are alight close the door and place the Air Control on HIGH for 20 minutes When the stove reaches the operation temperature and there is suflicient draft graduate the Air Control to the desired position It is recommendable to slowly adjust this command before graduating to the MEDIUM position prolonged combustion You will find by experience how to best manage your stove to you...

Page 13: ...tove s use When the baffle needs to be removed make sure that the stove is cold before putting your hands into the firebox To replace the baffle you have to dismantle the rear panel of your stove fig 7 1 Release the 4 bolts located on the sides of the rear panel using a 1Omm wrench Remove the rear panel pulling it towards you 3 Release the bolts that fix the baffle to the firebox using a 10mm wren...

Page 14: ...hont door chrefully pushing it upward fig I l Place the door on a flat surface Unscrew the bolts that hold down the stainless steel frame on the stove door Separate the door frame from the glass The glass should be loose on the door once the frame has been removed Pla ce a new sheet of glass on the iioor reset the frame in its original position then screw the frame in place on the door Reinstall t...

Page 15: ... ensure that the rope does not unravel Place a bead of high temperature adhesive in the clean stainless steel channel 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 adhe...

Page 16: ...ficial BOSCA Dealer Handle After some use it may be necessary to replace the wood part of the front door handle STEEL HANDLE Y e DHANDLE u V to ur HEAD cuP scREW Replace the wooden handle as follows Be sure that the fire is out and the stove is cold Remove the existing wood handle use a N 4 Allan key Turn the screw as far as possible and remove To replace the wood handle check with your Official B...

Page 17: ...stove to emit smoke during the first few minutes of operation The smoke will dissipate when the firebox reaches the normal operating temperature Use seasoned wood Keep the Air Controlat Medium or High position Make sure that the gasket is in good condition If your heater is more lhanZ years old replace the baffle No Code Description 127znnR Door without ceramic glass 2 12720079 Ceramic Glass with ...

Page 18: ...REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 19: ...r la chemin6e fr6quentmment dans certaines conditions de fonctionnemment par exemple mise au ralenti sans afteridre la combustions des volatiles une formation de cr6osbte goudron puet se produire rapidement ALCOVE INSTALLATION BACK IVALL MUR ARRIERE FLOOR PROTECTOR MUST BE A MINIMUM THICKNESS NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL HAVINGAN EQUAL OR EETIER INSULATING VALUE LoWER K VALUE 0F kx 84 lT iIUST EXTEND ...

Page 20: ...al related problems such as _overfiring use of conos e dri wood downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions nearby trees buildings hilttops mbuntains in adequate ve nting or ventilation excdssive offsets or negative air pressures cause d by mechanicals systems such as furnaces fans ilothes dryers etc Any hstallation construction transflortation or other related cosls or expenses aris...

Page 21: ...LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model Style Serial Number Purchase Date Purchased From ...

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