Century Heating S245E, 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: ...hat 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: ...tove Installation 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...

Page 5: ...tion Manual 5 Appendix 1 Installing the Fresh Air Kit AC01331 42 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc 43 Appendix 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 45 CENTURY HEATING LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 48 ...

Page 6: ...OCEDURES 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 KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE ...

Page 7: ...b 106 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 Combustion autonomy and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home chimney draft chimney diameter locality heat loss factors climate or fuels The EPA test fuel is dimensional Douglas fir pieces stapled together into cr...

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Page 9: ...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 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 wit...

Page 10: ...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 materials The paint coat on your stove is very thin Its VOC content Volatile Organic Components is very low VOCs can be responsible for smog so all the paint used during the manufacturing p...

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: ...d 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 are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to encourage drying Wood should be s...

Page 13: ...s 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 poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry ...

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: ...ieces of finely split kindling on the second layer at right angles The fire is topped with about 5 sheets of newspaper 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 th...

Page 17: ... that the heat radiated from one piece helps to ignite the pieces next to it Each load of wood should provide several hours of heating The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed When you burn in cycles you rarely need to open 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 ...

Page 18: ...ad quickly and second the charcoal will not be smothered by the new load of wood If you were to simply spread the charcoal out the new load will smoulder for a long time before igniting Remove ash first and then rake charcoal towards the front of the firebox before loading so that it will ignite the new load 4 3 4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal and n...

Page 19: ...ot you can begin to reduce the air supply for a steady burn As you reduce the air supply to the fire two important things happen First the firing rate slows down to spread the heat energy in the fuel over a longer period of time Second the 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 redu...

Page 20: ...ou 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 compactly...

Page 21: ... 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 ea...

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: ...irebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit Air tightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Remove the lock pin spring pin by pulling and turning it using pliers 2 Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure 3 Re install the lock pin spring pin with a small hammer ...

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 4 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: ...ARE PLANNED 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 ...

Page 28: ...ppliances 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 wi...

Page 29: ...nformation 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: ... cm 68 173 cm Note These clearances are also valid for an alcove installation Corner clearances C can be reduced to 10 254 mm if the ceiling is elevated to 84 213 cm 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 12 318 mm 12 318 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...

Page 31: ...Century S245E 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: ...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 29 gauge 0 36 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 35: ...least 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 re...

Page 36: ...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 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: ...re 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 c...

Page 39: ...ove 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 air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year 8 6 Installing the Chimney Conne...

Page 40: ... 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 they reduce chimney draft Use 45 degree elbows where possible instead of 90 degree elbows ...

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 ...

Page 42: ...Century S245E 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: ... 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 numb...

Page 44: ...rly 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 Detailed instructions for installing the fan and thermodisc detail A are provided with each of these accessories CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE FAN S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY S...

Page 45: ...Century S245E Installation and Operation Manual 45 Appendix 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List ...

Page 46: ...6 SE63271 ASH DRAWER 1 17 30748 BRUSHED NICKEL LONG ASHES DRAWER HANDLE 1 18 AC01331 FRESH AIR ADAPTER 1 19 PL63321 FRONT RIGHT LEG 1 20 PL63309 REAR RIGHT LEG 1 21 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 12 22 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 23 PL63312 LEFT FRONT LEG 1 24 PL63311 REAR LEFT SIDE LEG 1 25 SE45575 S245E INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 26 30119 MECHANICAL SCREW 8 X ...

Page 47: ...059 ASH DUMP PLUG 1 42 VP00018 3 X 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 43 29010 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 7 44 29015 4 x 9 x 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 45 PL36027 3 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 46 PL36055 4 1 2 X 9 X 7 8 X 5 REFRACTORY BRICK 2 47 21386 BACK INSULATION BAFFLE 1 48 PL63339 BAFFLE INSULATION WEIGHT 1 ...

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...