Century Heating CB00023, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...TIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE FW3200 CB00023 model MOBILE HOME Safety tested according to ULC S627 UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an accredited laboratory ENGLISH US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 cord wood standard Installation and Operation Manual Printed in Canada 4619...

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Page 3: ...tove and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this stove A primary alternative heat source should be available in the home This heating unit may serve as a supplementary heat source The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the use ...

Page 4: ...ing Time 14 4 Operating the Stove 15 4 1 The Use of a Fire Screen 15 4 2 Blower Operation 15 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 16 5 1 First Use 16 5 2 Lighting Fires 16 5 3 Combustion Cycles 17 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 18 5 5 Removing Ashes 18 5 6 Air Intake Control 19 5 7 Fire Types 19 6 Maintenance 21 6 1 Cleaning and Painting 21 6 2 Refractory Materials and Baffle 21 6 3 Glass Door 21 6 4 Door 23 6 5 Exh...

Page 5: ...eight 38 9 4 Chimney Location 38 9 5 Supply of Combustion Air 39 9 6 Installing the Chimney Connector 40 Appendix 1 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation 42 Appendix 2 Optional Fire Screen Installation 43 Appendix 3 Blower Installation 44 Appendix 4 Optional Thermodisc Installation 45 Appendix 5 Air Tubes and Baffle Installation 46 Appendix 6 Mobile Home Installation 48 Appendix 7 Optional as...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual FW3200 ENGLISH CERTIFICATION PLATE ...

Page 7: ...ore opening the loading door NEVER USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances Burn only seasoned natural firewood This appliance should always be maintaine...

Page 8: ...ed heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 2 The maximum heat output dry cordwood is based on a loading de...

Page 9: ...C S627 10 North south ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 11 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as follows buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels axles and set on a permanent foundation In Canada a mobile home is a dwell...

Page 10: ... 1 8 385mm 24 1 8 613mm 35 1 2 903mm 36 1 8 919mm 7 1 2 191mm 26 662mm 28 710mm 18 1 2 471mm 31 1 4 795mm Side view Combustion chamber side view Combustion chamber front view Door opening M010 M010 M010 24 1 4 616mm 12 1 8 308mm 7 1 2 191mm O 6 153mm 20 1 8 511mm 13 7 8 354mm 11 3 4 298mm 21 7 8 556mm 15 1 8 385mm 24 1 8 613mm 35 1 2 903mm 36 1 8 919mm 7 1 2 191mm 26 662mm 28 710mm 18 1 2 471mm 31...

Page 11: ...rature glass Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass so it should not be disposed of with regular household products Disposal at a waste management center is recommended 2 5 Zone Heating This stove is a space heater which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in as well as spaces that connect to that area although to a lower temperature This is called zone ...

Page 12: ... in the correct moisture content range of 15 to 20 Refer to the following section for suggestions on preparing fuelwood and judging its moisture 3 Fuel Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the stove split to a range of sizes and stacked outside to air dry until its moisture content is down to 15 to 20 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE MATERIALS CONTAINING RUBBER INCL...

Page 13: ...they were fed large pieces of hardwood 3 2 Log Length Logs should be cut at least 1 25 mm shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm 3 3 Log Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dr...

Page 14: ...weather than in winter weather Split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds Softwoods like pine spruce poplar and aspen take less time to dry than hardwoods They can be dry enough to burn after being stacked to air dry only for the summer months Hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pieces are big Firewood dries more quickly when stacke...

Page 15: ...F GENERATING CARBON MONOXIDE CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT IS HIGHLY TOXIC WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR INSTALLATION OF A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 4 2 Blower Operation It is possible to install a blower on this stove The blower is optional and is sold separately See Appendix 8 Exploded Diagram and Parts List for genuine part number The blower ...

Page 16: ...r the first few times it may be wise to open doors and windows to ventilate the house Burn two or three small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process Then build bigger and hotter fires until there is no longer paint smell from the stove As hotter and hotter fires are burned more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature of the paint The smell of curing paint does not disappea...

Page 17: ...e fire is lit 5 2 3 Two Parallel Logs Method Two spit logs are placed in the firebox with a few sheets of twisted newspapers in between the logs Fine kindling is added across the two logs and some larger kindling across those log cabin style Newspaper is lit 5 2 4 Using Fire Starters Commercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and ...

Page 18: ...nters the firebox This will ignite the new load quickly Secondly the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wood When the embers are simply spread inside the combustion chamber the new load smoulder for a long time before igniting Close the air control only when the firebox is full of bright turbulent flames the wood is charred and its edges are glowing The heater should not be left una...

Page 19: ...e other hand too much air can make the fire uncontrollable creating very high temperatures in the unit as well as in the chimney and seriously damaging them A reddish glow on the unit and on the chimney components indicates overheating Excessive temperatures can cause a chimney fire 5 7 Fire Types Using the air intake control is not the only way to match the appliance heat output to the desired te...

Page 20: ...o a coal bed of the same size The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame The burning time expected from this stove including both phases will vary depending on a number of things such as firebox size the amount of wood loaded the species of the wood the wood moisture content the...

Page 21: ...panels baffle and air tubes will wear over time Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts To avoid premature deterioration follow the lighting and reloading procedures in section 5 Burning Wood Efficiently and also avoid letting the heater run with the air intake fully open for entire burn cycles 6 1 Cleaning and Painting Painted and plated surfaces can be wiped down with a sof...

Page 22: ...wn streaks are coming from the edge of the glass it is time to replace the gasket around the glass The glass gasket should be self adhesive Always replace the gasket with a genuine one 6 3 2 Replacement The glass used is a ceramic glass 5 32 4 mm thick tested to reach temperatures up to 1400ºF If the glass breaks it must be replaced with one having the same specification To remove or replace the g...

Page 23: ... best efficiency the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox The tightness of the door seal can be verified by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper The test must be performed all around the door If the paper slips out easily anywhere replace the gasket 6 4 1 Gasket It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal...

Page 24: ...imney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3 mm or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 6 5 1 Cleaning Frequency It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in the chimney It is import...

Page 25: ...by removing the baffle See Appendix 5 Air Tubes and Baffle Installation for more details 6 5 3 Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires If you have a chimney fire follow these steps 1 Close the stove door and the air intake control 2 Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger 3 If you require assistance alert the fire department 4 If possible u...

Page 26: ... of combustion air shall be provided to the room 7 1 Mobile Home May be installed in a mobile home The installation requires a fresh air kit sold separately WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN THE SLEEPING ROOM THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED 7 2 Regulations Covering Stove Instal...

Page 27: ...es shown in this section have been determined by tests according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 Canada UL 1482 U S A and UL 737 U S A When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions No part of the stove or flue pipe may be located closer ...

Page 28: ...Page 28 Installation and Operation Manual FW3200 ENGLISH A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm F F C Clearances Back and side Clearances Corner 84 L 2133 mm Ve Ho N Clearances Ceiling ...

Page 29: ...730 mm E 28 730 mm 28 730 mm F 21 552 mm 21 552 mm F 19 502 mm 19 502 mm 8 1 1 With Heat Shield AC0276214 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES13 FROM DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 3 76 mm 3 76 mm D 6 165 mm 6 165 mm B 3 76 mm 3 76 mm E 11 298 mm 11 298 mm C 3 76 mm 3 76 mm F 12 324 mm 12 324 mm 13 The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the d...

Page 30: ...28 730 mm 28 730 mm F 23 603 mm 23 603 mm F 21 552 mm 21 552 mm 8 1 3 With Heat Shield AC02762 and Lowered Ceiling16 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 5 127 mm 5 127 mm D 8 216 mm 8 216 mm B 3 76 mm 3 76 mm E 11 298 mm 11 298 mm C 3 89 mm 3 89 mm F 13 337 mm 13 337 mm L 73 1854 mm 73 1854 mm L ...

Page 31: ... DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 7 191 mm 7 191 mm D 11 279 mm 11 279 mm B 24 610 mm 24 610 mm E 32 832 mm 32 832 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm F 21 552 mm 21 552 mm 8 1 6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02762 It is strictly forbidden to install a unit with a single wall pipe in a mobile home APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES17 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOU...

Page 32: ...x concrete FLOOR PROTECTION Canada USA G18 8 203 mm N A H 8 203 mm N A I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 203 mm From door opening J N A 8 203 mm N19 N A See Note 2 H I G J Floor Protection 8 3 Reducing Clearances Safely It is often desired to use as little space as possible when installing a wood stove To do this it is possible to reduce the clearances safely and install the stove closer to the wal...

Page 33: ... non combustible board spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm 33 24 610 mm Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 67 12 305 mm 50 24 610 mm Brick spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm N A N A ...

Page 34: ...ction to match each letter to a clearance A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 49 1245 mm B Shield extension above the appliance 20 500 mm C Minimum space behind the shield 1 25 mm In Canada 21 mm D Clearance along the bottom of the shield minimum 1 25 mm and maximum 3 75 mm E Minimum clearance along the top of the shield at the ceiling 3 75 mm F Moun...

Page 35: ...Page 35 Installation and Operation Manual FW3200 ENGLISH Heat shield clearances Heat shield clearances Heat shield clearances ...

Page 36: ...meter of at least 5 Canada only or no more than 7 is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue should be 6 To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT U S A or ULC S629 Canada 9 2 1 Factory Built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes referred...

Page 37: ...lashing must be installed and sealed with silicone adhesive 9 2 3 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cr...

Page 38: ... should be installed up through the heated space of the house not out and up an outside wall Second the chimney should penetrate to the top of the building at or near the highest heated space Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is n...

Page 39: ...rom the basement from a garage or any enclosed space Air must be drawn from a ventilated crawl space under the floor or directly from outside Install a flexible or rigid insulated pipe HVAC type must comply to ULC S110 and or UL 181 Class 0 or Class 1 to the fresh air intake Where a mobile home has been converted to a standard house by mounting it on a permanent basement foundation the supply of o...

Page 40: ... compliant Therefore a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of a single wall pipe Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified The rules for double wall pipe are found in the manufacturer s installation instructions These rules will be very different than those for single wall 9 6 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney conne...

Page 41: ...bly must make allowance for expansion elbows in assemblies allow for expansion straight assemblies should include an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney in ft 20 mm m One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar with 3 sheet metal screws and the other end securely fastened to the chimney There must be prov...

Page 42: ...on of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe HVAC type must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1 B sold separately Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details The configutation of this appliance do not allow the air intake to be installed underneath the pedestal It can only be installed on the back A B DETAIL F F ...

Page 43: ...orced ex US EPA 1 Open the door 2 Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to stove the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector 4 Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door open...

Page 44: ... stove 1 Remove the backplate by cutting the knockouts with pliers MICROJOINTS 2 Screw the blower A in place using the screws B included in the installation manual Ensure that the blower s power cord is not in contact with any surface of the stove to prevent electrical shock or fire damage Do not run the power cord beneath the stove B A ...

Page 45: ... It allows the fan to operate only when the stove is hot enough See the instructions provided with the thermodisc for more details Screw the thermodisc A with the screws B provided on the back of the stove The electrical cord of the thermodisc should not touch any surface of the stove to avoid electric shock or fire Do not run the power cord under the stove A B ...

Page 46: ...en lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Put the baffle in place 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes 5 To remove the tubes use the abo...

Page 47: ...stallation and Operation Manual FW3200 ENGLISH Note that secondary air tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A and that all tubes are identical M199 A A B B M020 B C A M199 A A B B M020 B C A ...

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Page 49: ... the metal plate C and the refractory brick A 2 Unscrew the two metal rounds using an adjustable wrench 3 Using a hammer remove the third metal rounds 4 Place the ash pan support A in the bottom of the base of the stove 5 Place the refractory brick A the ash plug B and the ash pan C 6 Screw the metal plate A behind the stove A B C A A B C A A B C A B DETAIL F F ...

Page 50: ...ED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 3 1 4 2 5 14 11 12 12 10 40 41 8 13 9 26 29 38 50 19 19 20 20 21 22 39 47 45 44 16 18 16 18 18 18 18 16 15 16 16 15 17 17 37 7 43 51 49 48 23 25 27 23 6 35 46 42 28 24 43 30 31 32 34 33 30 36 16 16 17 17 16 18 18 18 18 16 18 18 18 16 52 53 4 54 55 56 ...

Page 51: ...NLESS WASHER ID 17 64 X OD 1 2 1 11 30206 ZINC WASHER 5 16 ID X 3 4 OD 1 12 30506 SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 1 13 AC05959 METALLIC BLACK STOVE PAINT 342 g 12oz AEROSOL 1 14 SE46191 FW3200 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 15 29000 4 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 16 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 10 17 29007 3 1 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 18 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK ...

Page 52: ...WER CORD 96 X 18 3 type SJT 50 pcs per carton 2 44 44028 CERAMIC THERMODISC F110 20F 1 45 PL05530 02 THERMODISC BOX COVER 1 46 AC02050 BLOWER ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL UP TO 100 CFM 1 47 44073 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 39W 100 CFM 1 48 PL09909 02 BLOWER HOUSING 1 49 44080 RHEOSTAT WITHOUT NUT MODEL KBMS 13BV 1 50 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 1 51 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 52 21594 C CAST TOP INSULAT...

Page 53: ...y part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequential damages of any nature which are in excess of the original purchase price of...

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Page 56: ...ational com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...