Ventis HES240, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...RUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH HES240 VB00016 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 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 4...

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Page 3: ...e 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 of ...

Page 4: ...d Logs 14 3 5 Drying Time 15 4 Operating the Stove 16 4 1 The Use of a Fire Screen 16 4 2 Blower Operation 16 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 17 5 1 First Use 17 5 2 Lighting Fires 17 5 3 Combustion Cycles 18 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 19 5 5 Removing Ashes 19 5 6 Air Intake Control 20 5 7 Fire Types 20 6 Maintenance 22 6 1 Cleaning and Painting 22 6 2 Refractory Materials and Baffle 22 6 3 Glass Door 22 6 ...

Page 5: ...tion 39 9 5 Supply of Combustion Air 40 9 6 Installing the Chimney Connector 41 Appendix 1 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation 43 Appendix 2 Optional Fire Screen Installation 44 Appendix 3 Optional Blower Installation 45 Appendix 4 Optional Thermodisc Installation 46 Appendix 5 Log retainers installation 47 Appendix 6 Removing the Decorative Panels 48 Appendix 7 Air Tubes and Baffle Install...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH CERTIFICATION PLATE ...

Page 7: ...fore 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 maintain...

Page 8: ...articulate emissions rate5 1 54 g h EPA CSA B415 1 10 8 Average CO6 89 4 g h 1 Recommended 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...

Page 9: ... S627 7 North south ends of the logs visible East west sides of the logs visible 8 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 dwelling...

Page 10: ...Page 10 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH 2 3 Dimensions Top view Front view Side view Combustion chamber side view Combustion chamber front view Door opening ...

Page 11: ...the back in an East West orientation Place a medium log about 3 x 3 on top of the biggest one Place another medium on coal bed on front of the biggest with another medium on top of it Place the last medium one in front If you need to stack the last piece over the ash lip make sure you always leave at least 1 5 8 inch between the last log and the inner wall of the combustion chamber There should be...

Page 12: ...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 6 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 13: ... 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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...e the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire When the fire screen is in use it is important not to leave the stove unattended to respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section 9 The Venting System of this manual See Appendix 2 Optional Fire Screen Installation for installation instructions 4 ...

Page 17: ...or 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 disappe...

Page 18: ...he 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 19: ...enters 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 un...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ... 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 so...

Page 23: ...g 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 Do not clean the glass when the stove is hot Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut Do not use the stove if the glass is broken 6 3 2 Replacement The glass used is a ceramic glass 5 32 4 mm thick 15 x 9 400 mm x 248 m...

Page 24: ...lass The gasket must not be stretched during installation 6 Cut the gasket to the required length 7 Pinch the gasket onto the glass in a U shape all around the glass 6 4 Door In order for the stove to burn at its 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 ...

Page 25: ...ng smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When the stove is operated properly the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear and creosote builds up more slowly Creosote Formation and Need to Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooler ch...

Page 26: ...leaning process some will choose to do it themselves The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build up Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle See Appendix 7 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 Cl...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...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 29: ...Page 29 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm F F C Clearances Top Clearances Corner 84 L 213 cm Ve Ho N Clearances Side ...

Page 30: ...8 mm E 26 667 mm 25 641 mm F 19 502 mm 19 502 mm F 16 419 mm 16 419 mm 8 1 1 With Heat Shield AC0276211 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES10 FROM DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 3 76 mm 3 76 mm D 6 159 mm 6 159 mm B 4 102 mm 4 102 mm E 13 337 mm 13 337 mm C 3 76 mm 3 76 mm F 12 318 mm 12 318 mm 10 The pipe distances listed in this table refer to the d...

Page 31: ...99 mm E 28 718 mm 28 718 mm F 19 502 mm 19 502 mm F 16 419 mm 16 419 mm 8 1 3 With Heat Shield AC02710 and Lowered Ceiling13 APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES12 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 5 127 mm 5 127 mm D 8 210 mm 8 210 mm B 6 152 mm 6 152 mm E 15 387 mm 15 387 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm F 14 368 mm 14 368 mm L 80 203 cm ...

Page 32: ...H DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 11 279 mm 11 279 mm D 14 362 mm 14 362 mm B 18 457 mm 18 457 mm E 27 692 mm 27 692 mm C 11 279 mm 11 279 mm F 20 521 mm 20 521 mm 8 1 6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02710 or 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 CONN...

Page 33: ...natives No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete FLOOR PROTECTION Canada USA G15 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 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 ...

Page 34: ...n 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 35: ...uction 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 Mou...

Page 36: ...Page 36 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH Heat shield clearances Heat shield clearances Heat shield clearances ...

Page 37: ...ameter 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 referre...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 40: ...from 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 ...

Page 41: ...s 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 conn...

Page 42: ...mbly 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 pro...

Page 43: ...AKE KIT INSTALLATION This mobile home approved stove requires the installation 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 A B ...

Page 44: ...PA 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 opening Warning N...

Page 45: ... on the 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 ...

Page 46: ...wer 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 ...

Page 47: ...Page 47 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH Appendix 5 LOG RETAINERS INSTALLATION 1 2 3 ...

Page 48: ... Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH Appendix 6 REMOVING THE DECORATIVE PANELS To remove the decorative panels A remove the screws B and push forward on the panel to unhook it from the support C ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...Page 50 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH Note that secondary air tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A and that all tubes are identical ...

Page 51: ...Page 51 Installation and Operation Manual HES 240 ENGLISH Appendix 8 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Screw the base on the floor with the proper hardware ...

Page 52: ...240 ENGLISH Appendix 9 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 1 5 4 3 2 6 8 7 9 9 10 11 12 42 41 43 44 45 35 15 16 21 22 24 25 23 26 27 28 29 33 32 31 30 14 17 17 40 38 39 38 36 18 19 19 19 18 19 19 19 20 18 19 19 19 18 19 19 19 20 19 19 20 37 13 34 13 27 ...

Page 53: ...R KIT 1 11 30507 BLACK TORX SCREW WITH FLAT HEAD TYPE F 1 4 20 X 3 4 1 12 PL65303 ASH SHELF 1 13 PL65311 DÉCORATIVE PANEL 1 14 PL65542 BASE COVER 1 15 PL65302 AIR DEFLECTOR 1 16 30154 BLACK SCREW 10 X 5 8 QUADREX 2 TYPE A 1 17 PL65127 FLOORED BRICK RETAINER 1 18 29007 3 1 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 19 29015 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 14 20 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 3 21 PL...

Page 54: ...N TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 1 39 30206 ZINC WASHER 5 16 ID X 3 4 OD 1 40 AC07869 3 8 BLACK COIL HANDLE 1 41 PL65960 ASH PAN 1 42 AC01336 5 Ø FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT FOR WOOD STOVE ON PEDESTAL 1 43 SE46150 VB00016 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 44 AC01315 RIGID FIRE SCREEN 1 45 30898 ROUND WOODEN BLACK HANDLE DULL BLACK FINISH 1 ...

Page 55: ...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 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...

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