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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTIONS

STOVE SMOKES

Operating Technique

Fully open the primary air control one minute before
opening doors.

Cold Chimney

Preheat the chimney when first starting a fire.

Blocked Chimney

Examine the chimney and stovepipe for blockage or
creosote accumulations.

Oversized Chimney

Reline the chimney to the appropriate diameter

Undersized Chimney

Install a draft inducer or replace the chimney.

Chimney Too Short

Lengthen the chimney.

Air Infiltration Into The
Chimney

Seal chimney connections and openings in clean-out
doors.

More Than One
Appliance Connected to
the Flue

Disconnect all other appliances and seal openings.

BACK-PUFFING
OR GAS
EXPLOSIONS

Operating Technique

Fully open the primary air control one minute before
opening the door and keep it fully open for a few minutes
after reloading.

Extra Low Burn Rate

Burn the stove at a higher burn rate.

Chimney Down-draft

Install a chimney cap.

Excessive Ash Build-up

Empty ash pan more frequently.

UNCONTROLLED
OR SHORT BURN

Unsealed or Open Door

Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets.

Excessive Draft

Check the installation. Operate at LOW BURN. Install
stovepipe damper.

Deteriorated Cement
Seals

Reseal the stove with furnace cement.

Extra Long Chimney

Shorten the chimney. Install stovepipe damper.

Oversized Chimney

Reline the chimney to the proper diameter.

High Winds or Hilltop
Location:

Install a chimney cap.

Excessive Draft

Draft in excess of 0.1 wc should be corrected with a
stovepipe damper

INSUFFICIENT
HEAT

Poor Quality or Green
Wood

Use only air-dried wood, preferably dried at least one year.

Low Burn Rate

Operate the stove at a higher burn rate.

Air Insulated Chimney

Replace with a pre-fabricated insulated chimney system or
a properly sized masonry chimney.

Cold Exterior Chimney

Reline or insulate the chimney.

Leaky Stovepipe or
Chimney

Check the installation.

Too Much Heat Loss
From House

Caulk windows, seal openings in home.

BLISTERING OF
ENAMEL
CASTING

Operating Technique

Do not over-fire the stove. Monitor stove temperatures.
Use seasoned wood only.

Excessive Draft

Check the DRAFT. A damper may be required. Operate
the stove at a LOW BURN range.

Summary of Contents for 8012

Page 1: ...UR NEW Mansfield WOOD STOVE To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION BUILDING DEPARTMENT or FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS REQUIRED RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA ...

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Page 3: ...nting Components Configuration 13 Components of a Venting System 13 Installing a Venting System 13 Connecting Your Wood Stove 14 Installing In a Mobile Home 17 Operation 18 Controls Features 18 Choosing Firewood 19 Building A Fire 20 Breaking In Your Wood Stove 20 Normal Operation 21 Removal Disposal of Ashes 22 Maintenance 23 Monitoring Stove Temperatures 23 Creosote Formation Need for Removal 23...

Page 4: ... the risk of fire Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage bodily injury and even death Locate your stove in a safe convenient open area away from traffic flow doors and hallways and near a chimney and chimney connector Review the proper clearance measurements from combustible surfaces You can safely reduce required clearances in most cases with a special connector pipe a...

Page 5: ...is in place while using the stove If the ash lip is not installed properly the hearth may exceed safe temperatures Follow these safety precautions Never modify this stove in any way especially the primary air control system Never burn kiln dried wood painted or treated wood solvents trash plywood colored or glossy paper artificial logs cardboard coal garbage or driftwood Especially do not burn coa...

Page 6: ...emission high efficiency combustion you desire This new technology will not corrode rust dissolve or lose its strength however it is vulnerable to puncture or cracking due to rough handling PLEASE EXERCISE CARE WHEN LOADING WOOD OR CLEANING YOUR STOVE NOT TO DAMAGE THE THERMO CERAMIC BAFFLE Located directly above the burner tubes in the firebox this gray sheet of material will break if wood or cle...

Page 7: ...easoned hardwood per cubic foot of firebox volume Maximum Log Length 21 533 mm logs Soapstone Finish 1 Polished gray soapstone Castings Finish Painted black matte and porcelain enamel colors Height 28 71 1 cm not including flue collar Width 27 68 6 cm Depth 26 67 3 cm Front Door Size 18 wide x 12 high 45 7 x 30 5cm Stovepipe Size 6 152 mm diameter Metal Chimney 6 152 mm inside diameter Masonry Chi...

Page 8: ...nt typical installations but are specific to the Simpson Dura Vent DVL brand Clearances cannot be reduced without the use of close clearance connector pipe and or by protecting the surfaces per NFPA 211 standards Clearances to NFPA 211 Protected Surfaces You can reduce the clearances to combustible surfaces by using any National Fire Protection Agency NFPA approved wall protection system Please re...

Page 9: ...lied by others which leads to the outside of the house When considering placement of the duct from the outside of the house to the hearth keep in mind the need to avoid wiring and structural members in the wall See the following illustrations for all connection options Choose the one most convenient Locate the termination of the duct on the outside wall of the structure in such a manner so as to p...

Page 10: ...wing diagrams and the table on page 11 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 If you use a rear heat shield to obtain reduced clearances you must use the optional rear heat shield manufactured by Hearthstone available through your local dealer Close clearance connector pipe must be tested to UL standards and listed Check listings of your pipe for actual clearances Shown are measurements typical only ...

Page 11: ...e 6 in 15 cm 3 in 8 cm SEE Pipe Manuf Specs DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Single wall connector is 24 MSG or 25 MSG blued steel stove pipe Double wall connector close clearance pipe which must be used with a listed factory built Type HT chimney and may also be used with a masonry chimney to reduce clearances is available from several manufacturers your dealer...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 9 ...

Page 13: ...s only to connect the stove to a proper chimney Installing a Venting System Stovepipe sections must be attached to the stove and to each other with the crimped end toward the stove If creosote builds up this allows the creosote to run into the stove and not the outside of the stovepipe and onto the stove Secure all joints including attaching the stovepipe to the stove s flue collar with three shee...

Page 14: ...me manufacturer the wall pass through or ceiling support package T section package fire stops when needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap and any other needed accessories Follow the manufacturer s instructions when installing the chimney and accessories In addition be sure to maintain all manufacturer s recommendations for the proper clearances to the chimney There are basically two wa...

Page 15: ...mum Requirements At least 3 0 91 m higher than highest part of roof opening through which it passes and at least 2 0 61 m higher than any part of the roof within 10 3 m Use the following checklist to ensure that your masonry chimney meets these minimum requirements Chimney wall construction Brick or modular block at least 4 102 mm thick A rubble or stone wall at least 12 305mm thick Flue liner Min...

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Page 17: ...ts o 6DP MH 6 Diameter S N 9096N o 7DP MH 7 Diameter S N 9196N o 8DP MH 8 Diameter S N 9296N Each kit includes Stainless spark arrester cap storm collar adjustable vented flashing 0 12 6 12 two 24 Dura Plus chimney pipes and a 24 support box with built in starter section and trim UL or ULC approved equipment is acceptable CHIMNEY MUST BE REMOVED WHEN TRANSPORTING MOBILE HOME WARNING DO NOT INSTALL...

Page 18: ... operation Failure to do so could allow carbon monoxide to leak into the room Extended exposure to carbon monoxide could result in bodily injury or even death PRIMARY AIR CONTROL This feature is located on the lower left side of the stove under the removable ash lip The primary air control allows you to regulate the amount of air entering the firebox Generally the more air allowed into the firebox...

Page 19: ... Black 3 890 26 8 Hickory Bitternut 3 832 26 7 Locust Honey 3 832 26 7 Apple 4 100 26 5 Mulberry 3 712 25 8 Oak White 4 012 25 7 Medium High Beech European 3 757 24 Maple Sugar 3 757 24 Oak Red 3 757 24 Ash White 3 689 23 6 Birch Yellow 3 689 23 6 Medium Juniper Rocky Mtn 3 150 21 8 Elm Red 3 112 21 6 Coffeetree Kentucky 3 112 21 6 Hackberry 3 247 20 8 Tamarack 3 247 20 8 Birch Gray 3 179 20 3 Bir...

Page 20: ...smoke will end once the stove is cured The first few fires of the season may produce other odors from impurities that exist in the area immediately surrounding the stove Some potential impurities are cleaning solvents paint solvents cigarette smoke and soot from scented candles pet hair dust adhesives a new carpet and new textiles These odors will dissipate over time You can alleviate these odors ...

Page 21: ...ange logs it is advisable to open the door just a crack pause for a moment then open the door completely This procedure allows the firebox to clear of smoke before the door is open fully In addition reloading on a bed of hot red coals reduces smoking time and brings fresh fuel up to a high temperature rapidly Burn Rate HIGH BURN 500 600 Degrees F Fully load the firebox with wood on a bed of hot co...

Page 22: ...ashes in the firebox if preferred It is important to prevent ashes from building up around the front door opening or they will spill out or they can pack into the gasket channel and prevent proper sealing To remove ashes sift the ashes across the grate into the ash pan The ash pan is easy to remove and has a handle for convenient disposal of ashes Dump ashes from the ash pan directly into a metal ...

Page 23: ...g brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use A certified chimney sweep should be used to perform this service Contact your dealer for the name of a certified chimney sweep in your area your dealer may be a certified sweep It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and repaired if necessary Gaskets Gasket material sho...

Page 24: ...ustrated 6 Place the gasketed glass onto the door 7 Screw the glass retainer clips back on the door 8 Install the door Stone Occasional cleaning is all that should be necessary to maintain the natural beauty of your stove s polished soapstone finish Clean the soapstone with water any non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth Wipe dust from the stone with a clean cloth Do not use chemical agents to was...

Page 25: ...guidelines are as follows AN AIRTIGHT HOUSE If your home is super insulated or especially well sealed the infiltration air supply to the interior of the house may be inadequate This phenomenon of air starvation within the building can be exacerbated if exhaust fans such as clothes dryers bathroom fans or cook stove exhaust fans are in operation within the home Outfitting your stove with the option...

Page 26: ...ore frequently UNCONTROLLED OR SHORT BURN Unsealed or Open Door Close the door tightly or replace the gaskets Excessive Draft Check the installation Operate at LOW BURN Install stovepipe damper Deteriorated Cement Seals Reseal the stove with furnace cement Extra Long Chimney Shorten the chimney Install stovepipe damper Oversized Chimney Reline the chimney to the proper diameter High Winds or Hillt...

Page 27: ...0 Top Stone Support Grill 5010 258 Secondary Air Tube 4 2010 190 Flue Collar 5010 260 Air Tube Lock Bracket 2010 105 Bottom Foot 5010 301 Front Baffle Support 5400 2206 Front Door Latch 5010 080 Door Handle Cranks 5012 066 Primary Air Shutter Bushing STONE REFRACTORY 5010 450 Top Heat Shield 1201 26 8 1 32 X 9 1 2 Soapstone Rear Center 1141 260 7 1 16 X 8 1 16 Soapstone Top MISCELLANEOUS 1141 226 ...

Page 28: ...28 Safety Label ...

Page 29: ...a completed and signed Warranty Registration Form which is enclosed in the Stove Owner s packet to the following address Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Inc Warranty Department 317 Stafford Avenue Morrisville VT 05661 inquiry hearthstonestoves com NOTE SENDING IN THE SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE OR HEARTHSTONE S PERFORMANCE ...

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