LIMIT 45O Wood Stove
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1. q Northline BOSC Owner s Manual LIMIT 450 Wood Stove Installation and Operating Instructions Save These Instructions Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA LIMIT 450 Wood Stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA SAFETY NOTICES 2 INTRODUCTION 3 INSTALLATION 3 The floor 3 Installation clearances a Chimney Connection 6 Factory Built Chimney Masonry Chimney T Masonry Fireplace 8 Chimney Height 8 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs 9 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 10 OPERATING AND LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ed Lighting 11 Reloading 12 MAINTENANCE 12 Baffle 12 Disposal of Ashes 13 Glass Replacement 13 Glass Cleaning 13 Door Gasket Replacement 14 Refractory Bricks Installing and Replacement 14 Handle LS hs mati n ed moval ED TROUBLESHOOTING 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS 16 LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY 19 NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL amp SAFETY NOTICES When your BOSCA LIMIT 450 is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building fire officials or authority having jurisdiction about restrictions permit and installation inspection requirements in your area DO NOT USE CHEMICA2. Chimney Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA by having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney special methods are needed See fig 4 Refer to Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs on page 9 Chimney Cap m Storm Collar Adjustable roof Lo q vw Ma pa ii DINA Flashing ai PE F pd i Insullation Shield Li p ee EN A Su ort Box with built in Starter section Stove Pipe es si il One story house installation with attic Chimney is supported by celling Fig 3 Chimney Cap Storm Collar Adjustable roof Flashing Chimney Sections Chase Enclosure Wall Strap Wall Thimble Tee Support Bracket Tee Clean Out E Ne Door Chimney through outer wall with enclosed chase Chimney is supported by tee support bracket www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA lasonry Fireplace i Storm Collar E Er Y Adjustable roof Flashing Chimney Cap There are listed kits available to connect a stove to a masonry fireplace The kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fireplace damper The existing
3. of stovepipe should not exceed 10 feet Always slope horizontal runs upward 14 per foot toward the chimney No part of the chimney connector may pass through an attic or roof space closet or other concealed pons or through a floor ceiling All sections of the chimney connectors must be accessible for cleaning Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation must conform with NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 and is also addressed in this manual CHIMNEY DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM This room heater must be connected to a 6 factory built UL 103 HT chimney ULC 629 in Canada or a code approved asonry chimney with a flue liner NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 NorthlineExpress com OWNER S MANUAL Factory Built Chimney When a metal prefabricated chimney is used BOSCA s installation instructions must be followed You must also purchase from BOSCA or its authorized retailer and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and T section package firestops where needed insulation shield roof flashing chimney cap etc Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by BOSCA The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation See fig 3 Masonry
4. 8 457 mm 18 457 mm G UNIT TO CEILING DU POELE AU PLAFOND 49 1 247 mm 49 1 247mm 49 1 247mm H FLOOR TO CEILING DU SOL AU PLAFOND 84 2 134 mm 84 2 134 mm 4 2 134 mm For additional types of installations and clearances consult your owners manual Pour d autres modes d installation et degagements supplementaires consultez votres manuel du proprietaire Note Double wall is only allowed in US installations MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES NON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR PROTECTOR ALCOVE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ALCOVE DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX AUX MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES PROTECTEUR DE PLANCHER INCOMBUSTIBLE BACKWALL MUR ARRIERE ADJACENT WALL MUR ADJACENT FLOOR PROTECTOR MUST BE A 4 MINIMUM THICKNESS NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BACK WALL MUR ARRIERE ju 5 HAVING AN EQUAL OR BETTER INSULATING VALUE _ w 38 s LOWER K VALUE OF kx 84 IT MUST EXTEND 35 Su gt 2 BENEATH HEATER AND TO THE zo 28 ue S z FRONTISIDES REAR AS INDICATED Sw Sw 52 QE ox Se m gt a LE PROTECTEUR DE PLANCHER DOIT TRE D UNE 32 25 O ar g 16 MIN PAISSEUR MINIMUM DE D UN MATERIAL STOVE po Roo mas INCOMBUSTIBLE AVANT UNE VALEUR DISOLATION POELE DE kx 84 IL DOIT S TENDRE EN DESSOUS DE L APPAREN ET AU DEVANT AUX COTES ET L ARRI RE DE L APPAREIL COMME INIDIQU ATTENTION CHA LORDS DU FONCTION a NEMENT NE PAS TOUCHER LE CONTACT PEU CAUSER DES BRULURES A LA PEAU GARDEZ LES ENFANTS LES VETEMENTS LES
5. CF k tu n _ x k tw ft _ po A Btu ft hr F ft hr F Btu in k A a es AE NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA Installation Clearances It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect local installation regulations This is for your safety The manufacturer is not responsible for the product if it is not installed following these recommendations These clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority A combustible surface is anything that can burn i e sheet rock wall paper wood fabrics etc These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non combustible materials If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material consult your local fire officials Parallel Installation Corner Installation STANDARD RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION ALCOVE INSTALLATION SINGLEWALL amp DOUBLEWALL CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR Singlewall Corner Doublewall Doublewall CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS SIDEWALL TO UNIT BACKWALL TO UNIT CORNERWALL TO UNIT SIDEWALL TO CONNECTOR BACKWALL TO CONNECTOR CORNERWALL TO CONNECTOR UNIT TO CEILING FLOOR TO CEILING A B C D ee F G H 508 a 508 mm 356 mm 559 mm 572 mm 533 mm 1 247 mm 2 134 mm Note Double wall is only al
6. LATIONS R SIDENTIELLES TESTED TO TESTE AUX NORMES UL 1482 ULC S627 00 i MODEL MODELE LIMIT 450 Room Heater Solid Fuel Type For use in mobile homes only in US ds as ne a areil de Chauffage Combustibles Solides Pour usage dans les maisons mobiles seulement dans EU PREVENT HOUSE FIRES Install and use only in accordence with the manufacturer s PREVENTION DES INCENDIES Installez et utilisez conform ment aux instructions du fabricant installation and operating instructions Contact your local building or fire officials Renseignez vuos aupr s des autorit s locales de la construction et de la pr vention des incendies au about restrictions and installation inspection in your area Refer to local building sujet de restrictions et inspections d installation dans votre r gion Des m thodes sp ciales sont codes and manufacturer s instructions for precautions required for passing a requises lors du per age d un mur ou plafond V rifier les instructions du fabricant et les codes du chimney trough a combustible wall ceiling Do not run a chimney connector iment Ne pa eat passer pop dec gu paes une hr Cd rpg on i ilina i i i e pas connecter cet appareil la chemin un autre appareil Les d gagements minimaux des trough a combustible wall ceiling Do not connect this unit to a chimney fiue mat riaux combustibles peuvent etre r duits selons les m thodes sp cifi es dans NFPA 211 avec des NEPA Z aaow arg coh mg epa are by methods s
7. LS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPELANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID ON SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OF FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBOX HEARTH BURN NATURAL WOOD ONLY DO NOT BURN ANY OTHER FUELS PREFER HIGH QUALITY WOOD ADEQUATELY AIR DRIED AVOID BURNING GREEN WOOD KEEP WOOD A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE STOVE AND KEEP IT OUT OF THE SPACE AROUND THE STOVE OR AREAS REQUIERED FOR REFUELING AND ASH REMOVAL THE BOSCA LIMIT 450 IS APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION PLEASE FOLLOW THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR ANY INSTALLATION INCLUDING IN A MOBILE HOME NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL BOSCA We would like to congratulate you for selecting our BOSCA LIMIT 450 By purchasing a BOSCA product you receive the advantage of the strength guarantee and the more than 20 years experience BOSCA has in producing stoves and heaters equipped with secondary air combustion system which enable efficient consumption of the wood as well as minimum impact to the general environment Bosca Chile S A is the leading company in the production of wood stoves
8. MEUBLES ET TOUS LES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES LOIN DE L ESPACE DESIGNE DE L APPAREIL LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES ETIQUETTES ET LES INSTRUCTIONS NE PAS SURCHAUFFER SI L APPAREIL OU LE CAUTIO HOT WHILE IN OPERATION DO s NOT TOUCH KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS SEE NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE DO NOT OVERFIRE IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY GLOWS YOU ARE OVERFIRING TUYAU DE CHEMINEE ROUGISSENT VOUS SURCHAUFFEZ Manufactured By Fabriqu par BOSCA CHILE S A Americo Vespucio Norte 2077 Huechuraba Santiago Chile MADE IN CHILE FABRIQUE AU CHILI U S rg ned Ak ped bl ig AGENCY 2007 2008 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards C E E a C Certifi conforme aux normes EPA de julliet 1990 puor les missions de particules solides LJ CJ G LJ E LJ LJ LJ LJ LI NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Statement of Policy BOSCA warrants its products from component failure and defects in material or workmanship per the terms of the warranty supplied with the product All dealers and distributors shall honor BOSCA s warranties regardless of whether they sold and installed the product or not Installation and startup p
9. Permanently attach the stove to your mobile home s floor The pedestal must be bolted to the floor Use 4 holes in the base to bolt down the stove Regulation requires that unit must be grounded Attach a piece f 8 cooper wire at least 18 in length from the stove to the aassis of the mobile home Stove must be installed with an approved UL103 HT ventilated chimney connector UL103 HT chimney and terminal cap with elas spark arrestor Never use a single wall connector in a mobile home installation E See clearances to combustibles on page 5 of this Manual or in the Serial Number Label on the back of the stove Follow the floor protections requirements detailed o n page 3 In Canada this stove must be connected to a 6 factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC 629M Use slicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other components penetrates to the exterior of the structure Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue system for use in mobile homes Burn wood only Other fuels may generate poisonous gases Chimney must be removed when transporting mobile home CAUTION WARNING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM BE MAINTAINED NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MAN
10. UAL OPERATING AND LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Your LIMIT 450 s performance depends largely on how it is operated Please read this section carefully before lighting your first fire When you light your first fire the stove will emit some smoke and the smell of paint This is normal Open the windows to vent the room and eliminate the smell Before lighting your stove ensure that the baffle is correctly installed For baffle installation instructions se page 12 Maintenance Before lighting your stove ensure that the refractory bricks are correctly installed For refractory bricks installation instructions see page 14 Maintenance Lighting Place crushed sheets of paper or firelighters in the center of the firebox Place some kindling on top of the paper and some small split logs preferably in a vertical position Light the fire and close the door Open the door of the ashtray and leave it this way for approximately 3 minutes or until the split logs are alight Add the load of firewood placing the lightest logs directly over the fire and the heavier ones on top of these Close the door of the firebox and maintain the door of the ashtray open for approximately 5 more minutes Once the logs are alight close the door and place the Air Control on HIGH for 20 minutes EL ES Li TI ES EI UI When the stove reaches the operation temperature and there is sufficient draft graduate the Air Control to the desired position It is recommendable t
11. d the chimney wall to but not past the inner flue liner face 2 Achimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space or a floor or ceiling Method A 12 304 8 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Using a minimum thickness 3 5 89 mm brick and a 5 8 15 9 mm minimum wall thickness clay liner construct a wall pass through The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315 Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings or its equivalent Keep a minimum of 12 304 8 mm of brick masonry between the clay liner and wall combustibles The clay liner shall run from the brick masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney flue liner but not past the inner surface Firmly grout or cement the clay liner in place to the chimney flue liner Method B 9 228 6 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Using a 6 152 4 mm inside diameter listed factory built Solid Pak chimney section with insulation of 1 25 4 mm or more build a wall pass through with a minimum 9 228 6 mm air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and wall combustibles Use sheet metal supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides to maintain the 9 228 6 mm air space When fastening supports to chimney length do not penetrate the chimney liner the inside wall of the Solid Pak chimney The inner end of the Solid Pak chimney section shall be flush with the inside of the maso
12. damper may have to be removed to allow installation See fig 5 Clay tile or other line Masonry Chimney Wall Thimble E me Tee Clean Out Access Door a o Chimney through outer wall with enclosed chase Chimney is supported by tee support bracket Fig 5 Chimney Height A masonry chimney or a listed factory build chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other nearby obstructions The chimney must be at least 3 90 cm ee than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 60 cm higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 305 cm of the chimney measured horizontally See fig 6 Fig 6 NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs Minimum chimeney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 in 50 8 mm Minimum clearance BI 12 in 3048 mm et of brick or ete A 4 Chimney Chimney Flue Connector Fire clay liner Minimum 12 in 304 8 mm a E to combustibles j paz md Masonry Chimney Minimum chimeney clearance from masonry to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 in 50 8 mm is Factory built ads ST chimney length f Ps es gt o o j t refractory cement ai e 9 in 228 6
13. ermal resistance or k factor thermal conductivity Procedure 1 Convert specification to R value i R value given no conversion needed ii k factor is given with a required thickness T ininches R xT Kx 12 iv r factor is given with a required thickness T in inches R r xT iii K factor is given with a required thickness T in inches R x T 2 Determine the R value of the proposed alternate floor protector i Use the formula in step 1 to convert values not expressed as R ii For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value If the overall R value of the system is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor protector should be 3 4 inch thick material with a k factor of 0 84 The proposed alternate is 4 brick with an r factor of 0 2 over 1 8 mineral board with a k factor of 0 29 Step a Use formula above to convert specification to R value R LxT Lx 0 75 0 893 Step b Calculate R of proposed system 4 brick of r 0 2 therefore Rbrick 0 2 x 4 0 43 1 8 mineral board of k 0 29 therefore Tes rs Rmineral board 0 29 0 125 0 431 Rtotal Rbrick Rmineral board 0 8 0 431 1 231 Step c Compare proposed system Riotal of 1 231 to specified R of 0 893 Since proposed system Rtotal is greater than required the system is acceptable Definitions R t hr
14. icks figure 13 a To avoid damages in your stove during the transport the refractory bricks are not Installed and are stored in a box inside your stove firebox To install the refractory bricks proceed as follow Use gloves to protect your hands Install the refractory bricks as shown in figure 13 b NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA Some bricks may brake due to the normal use of the appliance or from impact when loading wood If this occurs proceed as follows after making sure that any fire is extinguished and the appliance and brick are cold Use gloves to protect your hands Clean any ashes from the firebox Take hold of the brick to be replaced and push it upwards This should leave you enough space to move the bottom of the brick toward the center of the firebox Clean any pieces of brick remaining in the space where the new brick will be placed To insert the new brick place the upper end in the molding in the top part of the firebox Once the upper part of the brick is well seated push it towards the inside surface of the firebox until the brick is completely seated in place If you need to replace Refractory Bricks check with your Official BOSCA Dealer Handle After some use it may be necessary to replace the wood part of the front door handle Xx WOOD HANDLE SOCKET HEAD CUP SCREW No A F A 1 Replace the wooden handle a
15. in Chile with more than 250 000 stoves sold and there are BOSCA products installed in houses in Spain Portugal Argentina Uruguay Ecuador and Mexico In the production of our stoves we use only the finest materials This along with the experience of the members of our staff means for you a product of high quality and dependability The BOSCA LIMIT 450 is a clean burning EPA certified non catalytic wood burning stove with 3 6 grams per hour particulate The BOSCA LIMIT 450 has been tested and listed by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc The test standards are UL1482 and ULC 627 Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA LIMIT 450 The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with your LIMIT 450 s safe installation operation and maintenance It contains information that will be useful so save it for future reference INSTALLATION For your ultimate safety and the proper function of your stove it should be installed in accordance with the instructions of this Manual The first step is to decide where is the most appropriate place to install your stove It is important to install the stove in an area with adequate air circulation and flow This allows the warm air to more easily reach the intended rooms Additionally your stove s placement should enable and not be an obstacle to free movement of people especially children Your stove and chimney connector must be far enough from combustible materials to
16. ke during the first few minutes of operation The smoke will dissipate when the firebox reaches the normal operating temperature Stove smokes Use seasoned wood Keep the Air Control at Medium or High position Sooted Glass Make sure that the gasket is in good condition Melted Baffle If your heater is more than 2 years old replace the baffle REPLACEMENT PARTS 12720083 Door without ceramic glass Ceramic Glass with gasket 7 12720077 Glass Retainer with brackets screws and rope 12720076 Owner s Manual N 10 NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA REPLACEMENT PARTS NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ETIQUETTE Oregon USA CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT INSTALLATION AND RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA REINSEIGNEZ VOUS AUPRES DES AUTORITES LOCALES DE LA CONSTRUCTION ET DE LA PREVENTION DES INCENDIES AU SUJET DES RESTRICTIONS ET INSPECTIONS D INSTALLATION DANS VOTRE REGION Tested amp Listed By c US OMNI Test Laboratorios Inc BOSCA Report Me 1835 832 LISTED SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE SUITABLE FOR USE IN RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS APPAREIL DE CHAUFFAGE A COMBUSTIBLES SOLIDES HOMOLOGUE POUR INSTAL
17. lled specially for the baffle Make sure that the baffle air pipe is inserted completely into the hole in the back of the firebox ig 10 and the bolts have gone through the holes to the outside of the fixebox 6 Bolt the baffle to the rear wall of the firebox from the outside Ti Place the rear panel back in place be sure that it is correctly set and bolt it Support Brackets NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL Disposal of Ashes Your unit s firebox has a grooved base through which the ashes from the wood burned automatically deposit into the ashbin When the ashbin is full make sure that the stove and the ashes are cold remember that the coals can remain hot for up to 36 hours and place the ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal 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 Glass Replacements The front glass is a ceramic glass especially made for use in wood stoves and should therefore not be marred by normal use of the stove If for any reason the glass does break it will be necessary to replace it Never operate your stove with broken glass Fig 11 Replace the glas
18. lly discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by either repairing or replacing the unit or refunding the wholesale price of the defective part s The warranty extended by BOSCA described above covers only the stoves appliances sold in the United States and Canada and will be considered null or avoid if the Serial Label is removed or altered The Dealer is not authorized to alter this warranty Warranty limitations may not apply in your area This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state All other stove warranties expressed or implied are excluded to the extent possible by law In addition consumers also may have other rights under relevant State and Commonwealth Laws 19 NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL q LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model Style Serial Number Purchase Date Purchased From NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 Made in Chile BOSCA CHILE S A Av Am rico Vespucio 2077 Huechuraba Santiago Chile Telephone 56 2 3288500 Fax 56 2 624 189 www boscastoves com NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454
19. lowed in US installations 303 mm 394 mm 279 mm 1432 mm 432 mm 457 mm 1 247mm 2 134 mm 504 no 394 mm 279 mm 406 fet 432 mm 457 mm 1 247mm 2 134 mm NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL himney Connection The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney For use with the appliance the chimney connector MUST be 6 in diameter with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge black steel or 26 gauge blued steel Aluminium and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the appliance These materials cannot withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire and can give off toxic fumes when heated Do not use the connector pipe as a chimney Each chimney connector or stovepipe section must be installed to the stove flue collar and to each other with the male crimped end toward the stove See fig 2 TOWARDS FLUE GAS STOVE DIRECTION Eies Fig 2 This prevents any amount of condensed or liquid creosote from running down the outside of the pipe or the stovetop All joints including the flue collar connection must be secured with three sheet metal screws to ensure that the sections do not separate For the best performance the chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible with no more than two 90 elbows The maximum horizontal run is 36 and a recommended total length
20. meet all clearance requirements The floor One of the main necessary precautions when installing a wood stove is to leave sufficient space between the stove top sides back front and under stove pipes and any other material that can catch fire If the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor it must be placed on an approved 1 2 13mm non combustible hearth pad with k 0 84 BTU in ft hr F In the USA the floor protector must extend 8 beyond each side of the flue loading door and 16 to the front In Canada the floor protector mu st extend 8 200mm beyond each side and the back of the appliance and 18 450mm to the front See fig 1 8 200 mm Canada p f C KS i ie 8 200 mm gt Canada 8 200 mm Canada 8 UBA 16 USA 18 450mm Canada Fig 1 NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNER S MANUAL a rear vent installation the floor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum of 2 50mm beyond either side of the pipe How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable All floor protection must be non combustible i e metals brick stone mineral fiber boards etc An organic materials i e plastics wood paper products etc are combustible and must not be used The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R value th
21. mm im esnonns sa A Chimney Connector q e Nonsoluble 4 Minimum clearance Chimney os fush wi i inside N E of fue ee Air space 5 ml Use chimney 9 in 228 6 mm E AL m rs parts t NL D attach connector o Eni securely x ES E p 1 E 4 _Solid insulated Drs AN A listed factory built Masonry chimney lenght Chimney Sheet steel supports Minimum chimeney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 in 50 8 mm Two air channels each lin 25 4mm o _ Chimney v connector Minimum 6 in 152 4 mm glass fiber insulation Two ventilated air channels each AL l in 25 4 mm Construction of sheet steel Masonry Chimney Sheet steel supports Minimum chimeney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 in 50 8 mm Sheet steel supports Minimum clearance l in 25 4 mm A A gl is a a 4 Chimney MPF Chimney section prize connector Y Chimney connector AA kx _XA e 7s pp ee E Z y ES 4 Se _ Air Space A gt 2 in 50 8 mm E lt T ak a Chimney AL Sheet steel length 6 supports Masonry Chimney NOTES 1 Connectors to a masonry chimney excepting method B shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass through system an
22. nimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blued steel connector with listed type UL103 HT factory built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels or masonry chimney pour les installations r sidentielles Utiliser un connecteur de chemin e de 6 de diam tre en acier noir de minimum 24 MSG ou en acier bleu de minimum 26 MSG vers une chemin e pr fabriqu e homologu e type UL103 HT ou ULC 629 ou vers une chemin e maconn e y CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS STANDARD RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION DEGAGEMENTS MINIMAUX DES MATERIAUX COMBUSTIBLES SINGLEWALL DOUBLEWALL CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR INSTALLATION RESIDENTIELLE STANDARD INSTALLATION DANS UN ALCOVE TUYAU DE RACCORDEMENT A SIMPLE PAROI ET A DOUBLE PAROI TUYAU DE RACCORDEMENT AU DOUBLE PAROI Singlewall Corner Doublewall Doublewall 13 1330 Lie 7 178 mm i 178 mm 20 508 mm 15 5 394 mm 5 5 394 mm 14 356 mm 11 279 mm ALCOVE INSTALLATION SIDEWALL TO UNIT DU MUR DE COTE AU POELE BACKWALL TO UNIT DU MUR ARRIERE AU POELE CORNERWALL TO UNIT DU MUR DU COIN AU POELE A B C 279 mm D SIDEWALL TO CONNECTOR DU MUR DE COTE AU RECCORD DE CHEMIN E 22 559 mm 16 406 mm 6 406 mm E BACKWALL TO CONNECTOR DU MUR ARRI RE AU RECCORD DE CHEMIN E 22 5 572 mm 17 la 32 r u 17 432 mm F CORNERWALL TO CONNECTOR DU MUR DE COIN AU RECCORD DE CHEMIN E Gi 533 mm 1
23. nry chimney flue and sealed with a non water soluble refractory cement Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration Method C 6 152 4 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Starting with a minimum 24 gage 024 61 mm 6 152 4 mm metal chimney connector and a minimum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 1 25 4 mm each construct a wall pass through There shall be a minimum 6 152 4 mm separation area containing fiberglass insulation from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles Support the wall thimble and cover its opening with a 24 gage minimum sheet metal support Maintain the 6 152 4 mm space There should also be a support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney connector See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides Make sure fasteners used to secure the metal chimney connector do not penetrate chimney flue liner Method D 2 50 8 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Start with a solid pak listed factory built chimney section at least 12 304 mm long with insulation of 1 25 4 mm or more and an inside diameter of 8 2 inches 51 mm larger than the 6 152 4 mm chimney connector Use this as a pass through for a minimum 24 gage single wall steel chimney connector Keep solid pak section concentric with and spaced 1 25 4 mm off the chimney connector by way of sheet metal support plate
24. o slowly adjust this command before graduating to the MEDIUM position prolonged combustion You will find by experience how to best manage your stove to your liking You must not expect an immediate reaction from the fire when moving the Air Control The flame will not intensify nor extinguish quickly as it would with liquid or gas fuels Solid fuels like firewood react slowly E If the fire is initiated as instructed a good base is established for an effective combustion that is smokeless and that does not pollute WARNING IMPORTANT DO NOT OVERFIRE IF THE STOVETOP OR DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE FOR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE GLOW RED PROLONGED PERIODS WITH THE DOOR OF YOU ARE OVERFIRING THE ASHTRAY OPEN DO SO ONLY UNTIL THE WOOD LOADIS ALIGHT Reloading Place the Air Control in the HIGH position i Place the dry firewood on top of the live coals remaining U Open the door of the ashtray for 5 minutes or until the load alights p Never load the firewood when the flames are vigorous O Graduate the Air Control to HIGH for a few minutes Once the stove is maintaining stable combustion place the Air Control in the desired position NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL To obtain good combustion during the whole night proceed as follows A Form a base of live coals at the bottom of the firebox O Load the stove completely with dry firewood O When flames begin to appear on the l
25. odically with a commercial stove glass cleaner waiting until the glass is completely cold before cleaning NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL Joor Gasket Replacement STAINLESS STEEL FRAME GLASS GASKET GLASS fig 12 Your LIMIT 450 uses rope type fiberglass gaskets at the interior of the front and ashtray doors to sealed it After a time of use gaskets can become brittle and compressed begin to lose their effectiveness and need to be replace To replace any gasket be sure that the fire is out and the stove is cold and follow as is describe Use Fil Tec MD 500 G Black Fiberglass Rope or equivalent Remove the existing gasket Clean the stainless steel channel Measure the length of the rope by laying it out in the stainless steel channel Remove the rope from the channel and cut it to the appropriate length Take care to ensure that the rope does not unravel Place a bead of high temperature adhesive in the clean stainless steel channel Beginning at one of the ends press the gasket into the stainless steel channel interior Before cutting make sure the rope ends properly meet Do not overlap rope ends Firmly press the rope en make sure it properly seats into the stainless steel channel interior Clean any excess adhesive and allow to dry Refractory Bricks Installing and Replacement Your LIMIT 450 s firebox interior is covered with 18 refractory br
26. ogs move the Air Control to MEDIUM How do I load my stove after a prolonged combustion E At the end ofa long combustion cycle reestablish the fire adding a few small split logs and small logs 0 Open the door of the ashtray for 5 minutes or until the split logs and small logs are alight g Allow the temperature of the stove to recuperate before adding larger logs i Reload the stove according to the description above MAINTENANCE The LIMIT 450 requires little maintenance However there are parts of you stove that should be checked periodically depending on the stove s use Baffle Your LIMIT 450 stove has a removeable baffle that needs to be replaced periodically depending on the stove s use When the baffle needs to be removed make sure that the stove is cold before putting your hands into the firebox To replace the baffle you have to dismantle the rear panel of your stove fig 7 1 Release the 4 bolts located on the sides of the rear panel using a 10mm wrench Remove the rear panel pulling it towards you 3 Release the bolts that fix the baffle to the firebox using a 10mm wrench 4 Once the bolts are loose slide the baffle down as indicated in figure 8 Carefully angle the baffle on one side to make sure it doesn t accidentally fall as this may result in serious injury fig 9 5 To place the new baffle in its pur position insert it into the firebox in such a way that it rests on the support brackets insta
27. pear z protections murales homologu es des protections de chimen e homologu es ou d autres moyens sted Wall Shields pipe shieids or other means approved Dy loca approuv s par les autorit s de la construction et de la pr vention des incendies building or fire officials Pour usage uniquement avec du bois For use with solid wood fuel only cord wood Faites fonctionner l appareil avec les portes de chargement ferm es ouvrir uniquement pour charger Operated with feed door closed open to feed fire only p P d Ne pas utiliser une grille suppl mentaire pour lever le feu faites le feu directement sur le foyer Do not use a grate to elevate fire build fire directly on hearth Ne pas faire fonctonnier l aappareil avec la porte cendrier ouverte Do not operate with the ash door open NE PAS SURCHAUFFER Si une partie de l appareil ou du reccordement de chemin e commence DO NOT OVERFIRE If heater or chimney connectors glows you are overfiring PO NONE ENS U ARION CE A Inspecter t nettoyer la chemin e fr quentmment dans certaines conditions de fonctionnemment par Inspect and clean chimney frequently under certain condictions of use creosote exemple mise au ralenti sans attendre la combustions des volatiles une formation de cr osote buildup may occur rapidly goudron puet se produire rapidement FREESTANDING INSTALLATION STANDARD RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE 6 diameter mi
28. pliance door gasketing glass gasketing glass firebricks It does not cover installation or operational related problems such as overfiring use of corrosive driftwood downdrafts or spillage caused by environmental conditions nearby trees buildings hilttops mountains inadequate venting or ventilation excessive offsets or negative air pressures caused by mechanicals systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc Any installation construction transportation or other related costs or expenses arising from defective part s repair replacement etc will not be covered by this warranty nor will BOSCA assume responsibility for them Further BOSCA will not be responsible for any incidental indirect or consequential damages except as results in damage to the interior or exterior of the building in which this appliance is installed This limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to the venting components hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the installation of this product not manufactured by BOSCA This warranty is void if the stove has been over fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals the stove is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation or there is any damage to the stove or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney or venting installation BOSCA may at its discretion fu
29. rocedures are considered to be normal required activities not associated with warranty service Issues such as air shutter adjustments or venting should be included in startup Such procedures are nor covered by warranty Warranty Period The warranty period for consumers begins at date of occupancy new construction or date of installation remodel Limited Lifetime Warranty BOSCA s limited lifetime warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the first 5 years on all Wood Stoves to the original purchaser This warranty covers firebox firebox panels panels and door assembly Certain restrictions and exclusion may apply One Year Warranty Under this warranty BOSCA covers all exterior surface finishes against defects in material and workmanship for part repair or replacements and limited for the first year to the original purchaser Certain restriction and exclusions may apply CONDITIONS This warranty is non transferable and is made to the original retail purchaser only provided that the purchase was made through an authorized dealer of BOSCA It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions furnished with the product as well as any applicable local and national codes Any alteration willful abuse accident or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or included surface finish on the ap
30. s as follows Make sure that the fire is completely extinguished and the stove is cold Protect your hands with gloves that are appropriate for this type of work Remove the front door carefully pushing it upward fig 11 Place the door on a flat surface Unscrew the bolts that hold down the stainless steel frame on the stove door Separate the door frame from the glass The glass should be loose on the door once the frame has been removed Place a new sheet of glass on the door reset the frame in its original position then screw the frame in place on the door Reinstall the door inserting the bottom part first then the top part Before lighting a new fire ensure that the door is seated in its correct position Use only ceramic glass for use in wood stoves Do not use other type of glass If the ceramic glass of your stove needs to be replaced contact your Official BOSCA Dealer Glass Cleaning One of the more attractive features of your stove is that you can actually enjoy seeing the fire However your view may be obscured when the glass becomes dirty In order to minimize this we recommend the following advice The main cause of dirt spots on your glass is directly connected with the humidity content of the wood used along with maintaining the Air Control setting on Low Position Use only dry wood Store it adequately and keep the Air Control at the Medium position Clean the glass peri
31. s at both ends of chimney section Cover opening with and support chimney section on both sides with 24 gage minimum sheet metal supports See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides Make sure fasteners used to secure chimney flue liner www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 366 667 8454 NorthlineExpress com OWNERS MANUAL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION For use only in USA not allowed in Canada Follow these special requirements for installing your stove in a mobile home An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and must remain clear of leaves debris ice and or snow lt must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire Smoke spillage can also set of smoke alarms Spark Arestor Cap Strom Collar Outside air inlet installation Use a BOSCA connector see Replacement Parts pg 16 which you can purchase from an Roof Flashing official BOSCA dealer a 4 single wall aluminum flex pipe of appropriate length for installation a rain cap and two 4 clamps available at your local hardware retailer Joist Shield Firestop To install the outside air inlet place the connector over through Dota wel the hole behind the heater connect the flex pipe and attach it connector pipe securely with one of the two clamps The other side of the flex pipe should be connected on the outside to the rain cap
32. s follows Be sure that the fire is out and the stove is cold Remove the existing wood handle use a N 4 Allan key Turn the screw as far as possible and remove To replace the wood handle check with your Official BOSCA Dealer Creosote Formation and need for 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 cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least every two months during the heating season to determine if creosote build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire NorthlineExpress com www NorthlineExpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 OWNERS MANUAL BOSCA a TROUBLESHOOTING Your LIMIT 450 will operate with few problems and most of those will occur due to incorrect operation poor quality wood improper installation or failure to clean the flue piping The following lists solutions to the most common problems in the operation of the LIMIT 450 Insufficient Heat Use seasoned wood Reload your stove when it has a good bed of embers Set the Air Control in M dium or High position Use seasoned wood It is normal for your stove to emit smo
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