Century FW3300, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...g com Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 Tel 418 878 3040 Fax 418 878 3001 This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising ...

Page 2: ...lled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follow...

Page 3: ...That Should Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Stove 15 4 1 Your First Fires 15 4 2 Lighting Fires 15 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting 15 4 2 2 The Top Down Fire 16 4 2...

Page 4: ...ation 26 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 27 7 1 Location of the certification label 27 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 27 7 3 Floor protector 29 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 30 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 30 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 31 8 The Venting System 32 8 1 General 32 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 32 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 33 8 2 2 Ma...

Page 5: ...talling a Fresh Air Kit 40 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Use of Thermodisc 41 Appendix 3 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 43 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 45 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 48 ...

Page 6: ...D TO BE USED WITH THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KE...

Page 7: ...ight 441 lb 200 kg Firebox Volume 2 5 cu ft 0 071 m3 Maximum Log Length 17 north south Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate fuels and other variables The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cri...

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Page 9: ...areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your success with zone heating will depend on several factors including the correct sizing and location of the stove the size layout and age of your home and your climate zone Three season vacation homes can usually be heated with small...

Page 10: ...lso be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffle Vermiculite is a mineral Large commercial mines exist in China Russia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid board Vermiculite can withstand temperatures above 2 000 F It is not considered hazardous waste Disposal at a landfill is recommended Lightweight firebrick is made of pumice and cement Pumice is in fact...

Page 11: ... Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different purposes For example softer woods make good fuel for relatively mild weather in spring ...

Page 12: ... they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs ...

Page 13: ...ood takes a long time to dry firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods tak...

Page 14: ...the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts You ...

Page 15: ...ires Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires Whatever method you choose your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 4 2 1 Conventional Fire Starting The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch ...

Page 16: ...per You can just bunch them up and stuff them in between the kindling and the underside of the baffle Or you can make newspaper knots by rolling up single sheets corner to corner and tying a knot in them The advantage of knots is that they don t roll off the fire as they burn Light the newspaper and watch as the fire burns from top to bottom 4 2 3 Two Parallel Logs Place two spit logs in the fireb...

Page 17: ...n the stove s loading door while the wood is flaming This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the stove when the door is opened as a full fire is burning This is especially true if the chimney connector has 90 degree elbows and if the chimney runs up the outside wall of the house IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A...

Page 18: ...rol fully open until the firebox is full of flames the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things drives the surface moisture from the wood creates a layer of char on the wood which slows down its release of smoke heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire and heats the chimney so it can produce strong stea...

Page 19: ...e flow rate of exhaust through the stove and flue pipe slows down which gives more time for the transfer of heat from the exhaust You will notice that as you reduce the air setting the flames slow down This is your indication that the stove is burning at its peak efficiency If the flames get small and almost disappear when you turn down the air you have turned down the air too early or your firewo...

Page 20: ...you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 3 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use soft wood species and place the logs compactl...

Page 21: ...s 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation When you are home during the day and able to tend the fire it is preferable to build a smaller fire that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it e...

Page 22: ...ith a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the weather is mild you may find that letting the f...

Page 23: ...he old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle of the hinge side press the gasket into the groove Do not stretch the gasket as you place it Leave the gasket about 1 2 long when you cut it ...

Page 24: ... that the two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over tightening of retaining screws Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut Do not use the stove if the glass is broken To change the glass perform the same operation described above 5 1 4 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot Painted surfac...

Page 25: ...r how quickly creosote will form in your chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new stove until you determine the rate of creosote formation Even if creosote forms slowly in your system the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how...

Page 26: ...CTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions the Century FW3300 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installati...

Page 27: ...t in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your stove model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of the stove 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling The clearances to combustible walls may be slightly different in Canada and the U S A and may also differ depending on whether you use single or double wall flue pipe Ple...

Page 28: ...Century FW3300 Installation and Operation Manual 28 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 29: ... mm From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete Note 1 The floor protection at the back of the stove is limited to the stove s required clearance if such clearance is smal...

Page 30: ...Construction Rules 1 Minimum space behind shield 25 mm 1 in In Canada 21 mm 7 8 in 2 Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield 25 mm 1 in 3 Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield 75 mm 3 in 4 Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling 75 mm 3 in 5 Shield extension beyond each side of appliance 450 mm 18 in 6 Shield extension above appliance 500 mm 20 in 7 Edge clearance for ceil...

Page 31: ...mbustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 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 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 67 50 Brick spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 N A Brick with a minimum of ...

Page 32: ...aft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft 8 2 Suitable Chimneys Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6 inch diameter chimney flue system The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches Canada only ...

Page 33: ...system with all the necessary components for installation The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines To be safe and effective the chimney must be installed exactly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Use only components intended for the brand and model of chimney you are using Never substitute parts from oth...

Page 34: ...d 6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height When passing through a combustible wall the use of a factory built thimble is required 8 3 Minimum Chimney Height The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows ag...

Page 35: ...ghest heated space 8 4 1 Why inside chimneys are preferred 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 no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chi...

Page 36: ...he finest stove will not work well when connected to this chimney 8 5 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors except in mobile homes because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather However to protect against the ris...

Page 37: ... components are available from most hardware and building supply stores These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as compliant Therefore a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of single wall pipe Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified The rules for double wall pipe are found in the manufacturer s instal...

Page 38: ...50 percent to 225 mm 9 in if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney The use of two 45 degree elbows is often preferable to a single 90 degree elbow because less turbulence is created in the exhaust flow and they result in less horizontal run Maximum number of 90 degree elb...

Page 39: ...ions must be oriented towards the appliance so that falling dust and condensation stay inside the pipe A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appl...

Page 40: ...l a fresh air intake remove the pedestal s back panel With a pair of pliers remove the knock out on the back panel Replace the panel You can now install a fresh air kit that you will secure to the stove with a clamping collar When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor ...

Page 41: ...flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your Century dealer Make sure to specify this part ...

Page 42: ... is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model and ACO2055 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE...

Page 43: ...ole Then 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 Insert the lock pin into the hole provided for this purpose to the right of the tube see Detail A and fold the ends of the pin to secure it in place Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes 3 To remove the tubes use the ab...

Page 44: ...emoving the baffle support B the baffle board C the baffle insulation blanket D and the Insulation weight E Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model Type of tube FW3300 Front 64 holes of 0 109 Middle front 64 holes of 0 109 Middle rear 64 holes of 0 109 Rear 64 holes of 0 109 ...

Page 45: ...Century FW3300 Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 46: ...2 9 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER KIT WITH SCREWS 10 PER KIT 1 10 PL54111 ASH LIP 1 11 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 10 12 PL54119 AIR CONTROL ROD GUIDE 1 13 SE54125 AIR CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 1 14 AC07863 1 4 CHROME PLATED LONG COIL HANDLE 1 15 30131 BLACK METAL SCREW 10 X 1 2 TYPE A PAN QUADREX 13 16 SE54104 REAR PEDESTAL PANEL 1 17 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 18 PL...

Page 47: ... x 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 12 43 29000 4 X 8 X1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 7 44 PL36048 4 X 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 45 PL36099 2 1 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 46 30068 STAINLESS STEEL COTTER PIN 1 8 X 1 1 2 4 47 PL54024 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 4 48 30026 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 10 24 F 5 8 HEX WASHER HEAD 4 49 21122 TOP AIR DEFLECTOR INSULATION 1 50 PL54054 PROTECTOR PLATE FOR PRIMARY AIR DEFLECTOR 1 5...

Page 48: ...must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any 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 ...