Century S244, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ting 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 arisi...

Page 2: ...led 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: ... 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 The use of a fire screen 15 4 2 Your First Fires 15 4 3 Lighting Fires 15 4 3 1 Conventional Fire Starting 16 4 3 2 The Top Do...

Page 4: ...tion 28 7 Clearances to Combustible Material 29 7 1 Location of the certification label 29 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 29 7 3 Floor protector 32 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 33 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 33 7 4 2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages 34 8 The Venting System 35 8 1 General 35 8 2 Suitable Chimneys 35 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys 35 8 2 2 Mas...

Page 5: ...Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01331 42 Appendix 2 Installing the Fire Screen AC01318 43 Appendix 3 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc 44 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 46 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 48 ...

Page 6: ...ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN 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 KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR...

Page 7: ... 1 kg Firebox Volume 1 2 cu ft 0 035 m3 Maximum Log Length 17 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Stainless steel and firebrick 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 ...

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Page 9: ...heating system by heating a particular space within a home such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source Although the stove may be able to heat the main living 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...

Page 10: ...environment so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 4 1 What is Your New Stove Made Of The body of your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove can be recycled into new products thus eliminating the need to mine new mater...

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 a...

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 a...

Page 13: ...ely 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 take less time to dry than hardwoods softwoods like pine spruce and ...

Page 14: ...he 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 c...

Page 15: ...ls vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove be prepared by opening doors and or windows to ventilate the house As you burn hotter and hotter fires more of the painted surfaces reach the curing temperature of the paint The smell of curing paint does not disappear until you have bur...

Page 16: ...e has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 The Top Down Fire The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smother itself as it burns and second it is not necessary to build up the fire gradually because the firebox is loaded before the fire is lit A to...

Page 17: ... normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when you are inactive such as when reading ...

Page 18: ...s normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days 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 NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 Raking Charcoal Rekindle the...

Page 19: ...his heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 Turning Down the Air Supply Once the firewood firebo...

Page 20: ... in diameter After raking the coals you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction Open the air control fully and only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming This kind of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like...

Page 21: ...the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame The length of burn you can expect from your stove including both the flaming and coal bed phases will be affected by a number of things such as firebox size the amount of wood loaded the species of wood you burn the wood moisture content the size of the space to be heated the climate zone you live in and the time of yea...

Page 22: ...ogs east west East west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when heated but the amount of wood you can load is limited because if you put in too many pieces one may fall against the glass East west loads are excellent for long low output fires for relatively mild weather North south loads break down more quickly but much more wood can be loaded at a time This makes north south loading...

Page 23: ...th 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 fi...

Page 24: ...e end into the groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the stove for 24 hours 5 1 3 Replacing the Glass Gasket and or the Glass It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced The gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws and clips Lift out the glass and pull off the old...

Page 25: ... condense inside the chimney connector and chimney forming a combustible deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form Whe...

Page 26: ...s and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the chimney flue to scrub off the creosote The chimney connector assembly should always be cleaned at the same time the chimney is cleaned CAUTION Operation of your stove without the baffle may cause unsafe and hazardous temperature conditions and will void the warranty NOTE Before installing the firebrick check to ensure that none...

Page 27: ...LANNED STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY VIOLATES CSA B365 CANADA AND ANSI NFPA 211 USA CONNECT THIS STOVE ONLY TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL OR TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES IF REQUIRED A SUPPLY OF CO...

Page 28: ...liances and Equipment and the CSA C22 1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements In the USA the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with...

Page 29: ...formation given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides the information published in any other media owner s manual catalogues flyers magazines and or web sites it is important to refer to it 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 ...

Page 30: ...84 213 cm 84 213 cm Note These clearances are also valid for an alcove installation If ceiling height L is between 68 and 84 clearance C changes to 12 305 mm CLEARANCES DOUBLE WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 10 254 mm 10 254 mm B 18 457 mm 18 457 mm C 10 254 mm 10 254 mm D 12 324 mm 12 324 mm E 26 673 mm 26 673 mm F 18 457 mm 18 457 mm K 48 1220 mm 48 1220 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm If ceiling height L is be...

Page 31: ...Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 31 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection ...

Page 32: ...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 small...

Page 33: ...onstruction 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 ceili...

Page 34: ...bustible 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 2...

Page 35: ...east 5 inches Canada only or no more than 7 inches 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 inches To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 U S A or ULC S629 Canada 8 2 1 Factory built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes ref...

Page 36: ... 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 an insulated listed 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 a...

Page 37: ...hest 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 chim...

Page 38: ...e burning in the stove First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney through the stove and into the room Even the finest stove will not work well when connected to this ch...

Page 39: ...during windy weather If you notice changes in wood stove performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove you should disconnect the outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct In some windy conditions negative pressure at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor...

Page 40: ...can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because th...

Page 41: ...should include an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft 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 provision for cleaning of the pipes either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly R...

Page 42: ...Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 42 Appendix 1 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01331 The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Kit AC01331 sold separately ...

Page 43: ...pening Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in Detail A 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 opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 44: ...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 numbe...

Page 45: ...urned 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 kit 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 kit CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE ST...

Page 46: ...Century S244 Installation and Operation Manual 46 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 47: ...EAT SHIELD 1 15 SE45398 S244 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 16 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 17 AC01331 FRESH AIR ADAPTER 1 18 AC07863 1 4 CHROME PLATED LONG COIL HANDLE 1 19 30125 MECHANICAL SCREW 8 X 1 1 4 QUADREX ZINC 2 20 PL63231 AIR CONTROL COVER 1 21 30094 HEX SCREW WASHER HEAD 1 4 20 X 3 4 F ZINC TYPE 2 22 30428 BUSHING 2 23 SE63323 AIR CONTROL DAMPER 1 24 AC02050 ULTRA QUIET 100 CFM BLOWER WITH VARIABL...

Page 48: ...ust 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 t...