STEERS AGENCY PHASE II, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...NMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by Distributed by STEERS Manufactured by STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC 1700 Léon Harmel Québec Québec G1N 4R9 Tel 418 527 3060 Fax 418 527 4311 www sbi international com ...

Page 2: ...fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTIONS HOT WHILE IN OPE...

Page 3: ...imney 20 2 3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 23 2 4 DRAFT 25 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR 25 2 6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER FAN 26 SECTION 3 0 OPERATION 27 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 27 3 2 FUEL 29 3 2 1 The use of manufactured logs 30 3 2 2 Simple wood moisture test 31 3 3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING 31 3 4 LIGHTING A FIRE 31 3 5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE 32 3 6 FAN BLOWER OPERATION 32 SECTION 4 0 MAINTENANCE 33 4...

Page 4: ...IFYING THE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WHERE SUCH ACTION IS CONSIDERED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS e g GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES MAY RENDER THIS INSTALLATION UNSAFE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVID...

Page 5: ...CK B Single wall pipe Double wall SIDES A Single wall pipe Double wall CORNERS C Single wall pipe Double wall HEIGHT D CLYDE 1 6 20 20 19 19 14 14 7 2 13 m GLENCOE 2 1 14 6 14 12 7 6 7 2 13 m DUNDEE 1 9 14 6 12 12 7 5 7 2 13 m KYLE 2 0 16 10 5 15 9 5 7 2 13 m Table 1 3 Clearances to combustible materials Height from floor protection to ceiling You may decrease these clearances by installing heat r...

Page 6: ... metal a minimum of 0 013 0 33 mm spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers 67 50 Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible material on fire proof supports spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm by non combustible spacers 50 33 Ceramic tiles or an equivalent non combustible material on fire proof supports with a minimum of 0 013 0 33 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 7 8 21 mm ...

Page 7: ...Please note that a floor protection is required with the pedestal models for spark and ash shielding but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant heat of the stove The stove was designed and safety tested so that without any protection the floor would not overheat Please refer to local building codes for suitable floor protection materials FRONT 18 300 mm SIDES 8 200 mm BACK 8 200 mm F...

Page 8: ...tor is a single pipe A double walled connector has two concentric pipes no insulation and is an air cooled connector 2 2 CHIMNEY CAUTION DO NOT fill any framed space around the factory built chimney with insulation or any other material Insulation placed in this area could cause adjacent combustibles to overheat Do not use makeshift compromises during installation as they may be safety hazards and...

Page 9: ...he chimney must rise above the roof at least 3 0 9 mm from the uppermost point of contact See Figure 2 2 The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10 3 04 m distance by a height of at least 2 0 6 m See Figure 2 2 The minimum overall height of the chimney system measured from the stove top to the exterior termination cap of the chimney should be at least 12 3 66...

Page 10: ... sold at many North American retailers of wood stoves and related heating accessories Wall support system If your chimney must rise along an outside wall you need to connect it to your stove through an adjacent wall For this type of installation the following items are normally required Chimney Suitable lengths of chimney enough to go up to your roof An adjustable wall support A wall thimble An ad...

Page 11: ...10 Stove pipe An adequate number of stove pipe sections A 90o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2 2 1 A Typical installation through the wall ...

Page 12: ...to locate the studs Use a spoke saw or jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need to maintain a clearance of 2 inches between the chimney and any combustible materials For concrete walls cut a hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the chimney 2 Once the opening completed you need to frame in the area to allow for the installation of a wall thimble A wall thimble is not required for ...

Page 13: ...s to the stove pipe 5 You can now install the wall support Simply slide the wall support up to the tee ensuring that the adapter on the support engages with the female coupler on the bottom of the tee When the wall support is level and properly positioned you can use lag bolts to secure it into the wall studs TO complete the installation install an insulated tee plug below the wall support ...

Page 14: ...be installed through your soffit install a roof flashing above and finishing plate below where the roof is cut Consult the following section called CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM for more details 7 Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet ...

Page 15: ...ling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level For this type of installation the following items are normally required Chimney An adequate number of chimney sections enough to go up to your roof A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter An attic insulation shield A roof flashing kit A chimney c...

Page 16: ...15 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2 2 1 B Typical Installation Through the Ceiling ...

Page 17: ... go through the ceiling use a spoke saw or power jig saw to cut a hole remembering that you need a minimum 2 inch clearance between the chimney and any combustible materials Depending on whether you have a one or two story structure you will need to cut a matching hole through the floor of the attic or second floor living space 2 Before you install the ceiling support you need to frame the area 3 ...

Page 18: ... height of about 2 feet below the next ceiling level An attic insulation shield must be installed where a chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space or attic space It is designed to keep insulation materials away from the chimney A second attic insulation shield must be installed if your chimney passes from a lower living space into an upper living space As wee you must en...

Page 19: ...our chimney pipe and goes under your shingles Once you have done that check that everything is plumb and nail the flashing into the roof deck Seal the joint between the shingles and the plate with silicone 8 Next slide the storm collar down the chimney until it contacts the flashing Tighten the nut and bolt and seal the collar to the chimney with a waterproof non combustible silicone sealant Final...

Page 20: ...ect your chimney to your stove Simply install the inter connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove You can follow the instructions in the following section section 2 3 of this manual called CHIMNEY CONNECTOR ...

Page 21: ...y built thimble on construct your own brick thimble If you are using a masonry chimney it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code in your region It must normally be lined with fire clay bricks metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement Round flues are the most efficient FIGURE 2 2 2 A Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimne...

Page 22: ...21 FIGURE 2 2 2 B Factory Built Thimble ...

Page 23: ...22 FIGURE 2 2 2 C Brick Thimble ...

Page 24: ...B To insure a good draft the total horizontal length of the connector should never exceed 8 to 10 2 4 to 3 04 m In the case of vertical installation the total length of the connector can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling level There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the whole connector and chimney system Never start with a 90o elbow Always ...

Page 25: ...24 FIGURE 2 3 A Connecting Sections FIGURE 2 3 B Minimum Slope ...

Page 26: ...n the vertical chimney connector to help reduce excessive draft 2 5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 3 76mm outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby The following are signs that a fresh air kit may be required Your stove does not draw steadily smoke rollouts occur wood burns poorly or back draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present Existin...

Page 27: ...ing hot air toward the front the blower enables you to extend the radiation and convection power of your stove You can purchase this option through your E P A Steers dealer Consult the list below to make sure you specify the correct part number Installation instructions are supplied with the blower NAME OF MODEL BLOWER PART NUMBER Clyde 1 6 AC03095 Dundee 1 9 AC03095 Kyle 2 0 AC05520 Glencoe 2 1 A...

Page 28: ...CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS WEAR GLOVES TO OPERATE YOUR STOVE CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY Altering or modifying the unit or installation without prope...

Page 29: ...p thermometer If you are using a probe thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 900o F 482o C If you are using a magnetic thermometer make sure that the temperature does not exceed 475o F 246o C If the door handle of the stove becomes excessively hot to the touch consider this to be an indication of over firing Over firing can result in a safety hazard and can permanently damage ...

Page 30: ...nimum of six months one year or more is recommended This reduces the moisture content of the wood resulting in a better stove performance Wood species with moisture content of 20 or less are ideal Dry seasoned cord wood can be distinguished from green wood by the cracks at each end of the logs Wet or green wood will tend to cause the fire to smoulder producing large amounts of creosote Creosote bu...

Page 31: ...Logs containing chemical additives burn a lot hotter and were designed for decorative fireplaces Decorative fireplaces generally have larger cooler and less air tight fireboxes Your E P A Steers stove on the other hand has a smaller completely sealed firebox which attains much higher temperatures It is therefore not designed to support excessive heat caused by the addition of chemicals in manufact...

Page 32: ...t your stove outside 3 4 LIGHTING A FIRE Place enough crumpled balls of newspaper or other paper into the stove to cover the bottom of the firebox Place small and dry kindling on the crumpled paper Place larger and dry kindling on top of the small kindling Open the air intake control fully Light a fire at the bottom of the crumpled paper and close the door If the fire tends to go out momentarily h...

Page 33: ... P A Steers stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added Combustion efficiency is largely related to establishing a hot ember bed and hot firebox temperatures The quicker the stove and chimney flue get up to normal operating temperatures the better A small intense fire is preferred to a lar...

Page 34: ...ss is broken If the glass on your stove breaks replace only with a glass supplied by your E P A Steers dealer To replace the glass remove the screws retaining the glass retainers inside the door Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a new one Perform the procedure backwards after replacing When replacing the glass you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed...

Page 35: ... Make sure the fire is out and the stove is cold Lift the ash dump plug in the center of the firebox by hooking the poker through the loop on the cover and lifting up Push the ashes through the hole and leave an ash bed of approximately 1 deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot ember bed Clear the ashes from the area where the ash dump plug normally sits so that it will properly seat aga...

Page 36: ...latively cool chimney of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residues accumulate on the chimney When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire which could be hazardous Your E P A Steers stove has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced Even so the chimney and any chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine...

Page 37: ...acturer are based on predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All labour and freight 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 ...