Waterford Appliances LEPRECHAUN 90 O.S.A User's Manual
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1. THIMBLES Thimbles for chimneys or vent connectors should be of fire clay ASTM C 315 specifications for Clay Flue Linings galvanised steel of minimum thick ness of 24 gauge or material of equivalent durabili ty Thimbles should be installed without damage at the liner The thimble should extend through the wall to but not beyond the inner face of the liner and should be firmly cemented to masonry Thimbles should be located to provide adequate pitch or rise of chimney or vent connectors and where the ceiling above the appliance is constructed of combustible material the location of the thimble should provide minimum clearance required for the connector as specified in section under Minimum Clearances Insulation material used as part of wall pass through system should be of non combustible material and should have a thermal conductivity of 1 0 Btu in ft F 4 88 kg cal hr m c or less All clearances and thick nesses are minimums larger clearances and thick nesses are acceptable Any material used to close up the opening for the connector should be of non combustible material A connector to a masonry chimney except for System 2 under heading Chimney Connector System Thimbles and Clearances shall extend to piece through the wall pass through system and the chimney wall to the inner face of the flue liner but not beyond CHIMNEY CONNECTOR SYSTEMS THIMBLES AND CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE WALLS2. WATERFORD LEPRECHAUN 90 O S A WOODBURNING STOVE A SAFETY NOTICE Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death This appliance is hot while in operation and retains its heat for a long period of time after use Children aged or infirm persons should be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to touch the hot working surfaces while in use or until the appliance has thoroughly cooled If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area The stove must be connected to a UL ULC listed high temperature residential type H T and building heating appliance chimney or an approved masonry chimney with flue liner INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LEPRECHAUN 90 O S A WOODBURNING STOVE INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The complete installation must be done in accor dance with current Standards and Local Codes It should be noted that the requirements and these publications may be superseded during the life of this manual When installing operating and maintaining your Leprechaun 90 O S A Stove respect basic stan dards of fire safety Read these instructions careful ly before commencing the in
3. a The ventilation system may be able to provide sufficient combustion make up air for the solid fuel fired appliance b The householder should be informed that the ventilation system might need to be re balanced by a ventilation technician after installation of the appliance SPILLAGE TEST 1 Light ourn appliance under normal condi tions in accordance with this installation manual 2 Close all doors and windows 3 Operate all appliances requiring a full rate eg extraction hoods tumble dryers etc 4 Check for spillage LIGHTING 1 Lay a few crumpled sheets of paper on the hearth then a few small sticks or kindling to get the fire started Open the fire door and light paper Close the door and open the pri mary air control ALL THE WAY The fire will catch the kindling quickly after which a full size log may be placed on top After the log has caught fire adjust the primary air settings to suit the heat requirements 2 The logs will burn slowly towards the rear of the fire chamber and the rate of burning is adjustable at all times by means of the pri mary air settings The more air wider open ing the faster the burning Do not overfire the stove If the stove or chimney connector glows you are overfiring the stove 3 When the fire is reduced to embers open the door and carefully rake the embers towards the front of the fire chamber and reload with logs After fuelling the stove hold the fire door part n
4. with inside listed factory buil of flue chimney length Sheet sleel Masonry supporis i constructed to NFPA 211 Factory built chimney length Air space 9 230mm minimum FIGURE B Sheet steel chimney connector min 24 gauge in thickness with a ventilated thimble min 24 gauge in thickness having two 1 25mm air channels separated from com bustibles by a min of 6 150mm of glass fibre insulation Opening should be covered and thimble supported with a sheet steel support min 24 gauge in thickness Supports should be securely fastened to wall surfaces on all sides and should be sized to fit and hold chimney section Fasteners used to secure chimney sections should not penetrate chimney flue liner Minimum chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 50mm O Chimney 3 connector a 1 Cc ra Minimum 6 150mm glass fibre insulation Sheet steel m Two ventilated air supports channels each 1 25mm constructed of sheet steel FIGURE C Solid insulated listed factory built chimney length with an inside diameter 2 50mm larger than the chimney connector and hav ing 1 25mm or more of insulation serving as a pass through for a single wall sheet steel chimney connector of min 24 gauge thickness with a min 2 50mm air space between the outer wall of chimney section and shall be 12 305mm Chimney section concentric with and spaced 1 25mm a
5. 1 Minimum 3 1 2 90mm thick brick masonry wall framed into combustible wall with a min of 12 305mm brick separation from clay liner to combustibles Fire clay liner ASTM C315 or equivalent min 5 8 16mm wall thickness should run from outer surface of brick wall to but not beyond the inner sur face of chimney flue liner and should be firmly cemented in place Minimum chimney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 50mm Minimum clearance 12 300mm of brick Fire Clay Liner ang Aauw J Chimney connector Minimum 12 300mm to combustibles eet Masonry Chimney FIGURE A NFPA ti Two air channels each 1 25mm Solid insulated listed factory built chimney length of the same inside diameter as the chimney connector and having 1 25mm or more of insulation with a min 9 230mm air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and combustibles The inner end of the chimney length shall be flush with the inside of the masonry chimney flue and shall be sealed to the flue and to the brick mason ry penetration with non water soluble refrac tory cement Supports should be securely fastened to wall supports and the chimney length shall not penetrate the chimney liner Minimum chimney clearance from masonry to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 50mm 230mm i Non soluable F refractory cement Chimney lengthflush 7 Solid insulated
6. DO NOT CLEAN STOVE WHEN HOT GLASS 1 How to Clean The glass will clean itself when there is sufficient heat generated by burning fuel The Air Way system provides pre heated warm air which keeps the glass clean WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS 2 How to Replace Open the door item 6 and remove the 4 1 4 6 4mm counter sunk screws from the inside Fire Door item 8 and lift it away Remove the broken glass and gasket take the replacement glass and fit gasket NOTE If the gasket is damaged use a new gasket DOOR ASSEMBLY Replace the glass and fit the Inside Fire Door item 8 Tighten the 4 fixing screws Close the door to make sure that it is sealing properly against the Front Frame item 16 d VITREOUS ENAMEL CLEANING General cleaning must be carried out when the stove is cool lf this stove is finished in a high gloss vitreous enamel to keep the enamel in the best condition observe the following tips 1 Wipe over daily with a soapy damp cloth followed by a polish with a clean dry duster 2 For stubborn deposits a soap impregnated pad can be carefully used on the vitreous enamel 3 DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN CLEANSERS CONTAINING CITRIC ACID ON ENAMELLED SURFACES ENSURE THAT THE CLEANSER MANUFACTUR ERS INSTRUCTIONS ARE ADHERED TO WARNING USE ONLY CERAMIC GLASS 5mm 3 A practiced evacuation plan THICK ABUSE SUCH AS STRIKING SLAMMING 4 A plan to dea
7. and proper clearances should be met before connecting to the fireplace chimney The size of the flue must be considered If the fire place chimney is too large a relining system may be installed using an approved relining system Connection to a masonry chimney may be done by breaching into the chimney from the front of the fire place no less than 8 200mm above the bottom of the first flue tile by installing a stainless steel or other listed chimney connector from the appliances flue outlet up through the fireplace damper and smoke chamber terminating at the first flue tile or by installing a stainless steel or other listed relining system from the flue outlet up the entire length of the chimney where necessary Flue liner Stainless steel chimney connector Insulaled non combustible ihroal seal w a i ae Aes jm J B i E E CALE TITI I CLLLCOLL ET In Canada when connecting to a masonry fire place the steel chimney connector must terminate at the top of the chimney or flue liner Flue Liner LO ee Stainless Steel Chimney Connector Ss GITET iy h A DH yh ae l fli oe BE l hen Insulated non combustible throat seal VENTILATION amp COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS Ventilation and an adequate air supply is necessary to supply combustion air to the appliance Refer to your local Authority for current requirements in your jurisdiction Ou
8. has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Inspect the chimney connector frequently Tap the connector with your finger when the pipe is cool If you hear a dull echo the pipe may need cleaning Disassemble the chimney connector and clean the sections Replace corroded pipe sections The fit ting of a slip joint in the stove pipe makes the dis mantling easy for cleaning and inspection of chim ney and stove When inspecting a masonry chimney start at the cleanout door normally found in the basement at the base of the chimney or on the outside If your chimney does not have a clean out door it must be inspected and cleaned by removing stove from chimney IMPORTANT NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE FIREDOOR IS IN THE CRACKED OPEN POSITION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS KEROSENE GAS OIL LINE NAPHTHA ENGINE OIL LIGHTER FLUID OR CHARCOAL STARTERS BE USED TO LIGHT OR FRESHEN UP THE FIRE NEVER USE MANUFACTURED LOGS KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM STOVE WHILE IN USE DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH DO NOT BURN GARBAGE RUBBISH IN THIS UNIT PRIMARY AIR SETTINGS MAXIMUM Pull control lever item 43 all the way towards the front LOW MIN Push the control lever item 43 all the way towards the back IA FUNCTION DIAGRAM OF LEPRECHAUN O S A WOOD BURNING STOVE 90 MAINTENANCE WARNING
9. within 10 ft 3050mm of the chimney a 7 The chimney system shall comply with the WALL PROTECTORS standard for Chimney s Factory Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances UL 103 8 Any openings in a chimney guard if used must not permit the entrance of a 3 4 19mm diameter rod 9 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRI TY OF THE MOBILE HOME ROOF FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE MAINTAINED p 10 Check any other local building code as other local codes may apply n Ss 11 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL INA SLEEPING ROOM lem r 7 TRI Ei ea a HN uf Note Listed factory built chimney connectors including eloows are acceptable for use in Mobile Home Installation s Materials and products listed for the purpose of reducing clearance to combustibles shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing and the clearances may be reduced by the percentage reduction as stated in the wall shield manufacturer s instructions For clearance reduction systems using an air space between the combustible wall and the wall protector adequate air circulation shall be provided by one of the following methods 1 Adequate air circulation may be provided by leaving all edges of the wall protector open with at least a 1 25mm air gap 2 lf the wall protector is mounted on a single flat wall away from corners adequate air cir culation may be provided by leavin
10. Heat Shield ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL CHIMNEY PIPE SHIELD HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLY Top Exit Fit the head shield as follows Screw the 4 100mm x 1 4 6mm tie bolts to the back panel item 11 Fit the four 1 25mm spacers item 31 over the tie bolts Fit the inner heat shield item 28 with the blanking plate on to the four tie bolts Now fit the other four 1 25mm spacers over the tie bolts and fit the outer heat shield item 30 complete with heat shield blanking plate Tighten the whole assembly together using the four 1 4 6mm nuts and washers provided ATERFORD Leprechaun 90 O S A DAMPER HANDLE 01114 20 X _ bo WASHER WASHER LARGE J DAMPER LINKAGE ROD 01113 20 oo 1 4 BSW X 3 4 SCREW 7 AIR SPIGOT 014026 10 s X K y ox fi ds o o a Dad Q N Fionn 90 OSA Damper Mechanism Assembly Instructions Remove transport screw and transport bracket part no 01118 20 see fig 1 Connect damper handle part no 01114 20 to stove base as shown in fig 2 Fix damper handle to stove base using vs BSW x wa raised head screw two washers and spacer provided part no 01115 20 see fig 3 Ensure that the 14 BSW x wa raised head screw is fully tightened ee Rear Exit Fit the heat shield as follows Screw the four 4 100mm x 1 4 6mm tie bolts to the back panel item 11 Fit the four 1 spacer
11. UCT LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE STOVE DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNC TION WITH ANYAIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION This stove may be connected direct to the outside of the house for its combustion air supply Note It is recommended to use the shortest possible outside air supply ducts Supply ducts with long runs multi bends and corners may reduce air volume supply due to excessive drag When connecting this stove to an outside air supply the optional outside air kit must be used which includes a spigot wire mesh and fixing screws a Fit the cast iron spigot into the air inlet Part No 39 b Connect a 4 100mm stainless steel gal vanised ridge or flexible pipe to the air inlet Spigot C Fit a 4 100mm stainless steel or gal vanised sweep bend to the outside of the air supply pipe d Fit the stainless mesh to the downturn of the bend terminus using the fixing screws sup plied with the outside air kit e Make sure that all joints are secured using the fixing screws supplied with the outside air kit f The outside air terminus must be fitted with the 1 4 6mm x 1 4 6mm stainless wire mesh to prevent leaves and rodents entering from the out side Air inlets traversing cavity walls should include a continuous duct across the cavity The duct should be installed in such a man ner as not to impair the weather re
12. ach joint Be sure the joints are tight and fully secured Chimney connectors shall not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space or a floor or ceiling Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B 365 Installation code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment Connectors should maintain a pitch or rise of at least 1 4 6mm to the foot from the stove to the chimney It should be installed so as to avoid sharp turns or other construction features that would create exces sive resistance to the flow of flue gases It should be securely supported with joints fastened with sheet metal screws rivets or other approved means The entire length of a connector should be readily acces sible for inspection cleaning and replacement The connector may pass through walls or partitions constructed of combustible materials provided the connector is either listed for wall pass through or is routed through a device listed for a wall pass through and is installed in accordance with the con ditions of the listing Any unexposed metal that is used as part of a wall pass through system and is exposed to flue gases shall be constructed of stainless steel or other equiv alent material that will resist corrosion softening or cracking from flue gas at temperatures up to 982 C CONNECTING TO MASONRY CHIMNEY The connector to a m
13. asonry chimney must extend through the wall to the liner face or liner but not beyond and must be firmly cemented to masonry The connector may pass through walls or partitions constructed of combustible material to a masonry chimney provided the connector system selected is installed in accordance with the proper clearances and conditions See figures A B C D page 8 amp 9 Se oe aa Leg LEPRECHAUN 90 O S A U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Ashtray Base WOOD BURNING STOVE Certified to Comply with July 1990 Base Heat Shield Particulate Emission Standards Combustion Chamber Base Plate l Maximum Heat Output up to 33 000 BTU s hr Fire D W Side Panel EAEE NE Heat Output Range 9 000 26 700 BTU s hr Inside Fire Door Door Latch Top Side of Top Baffle Back Panel Back Baffle Hob Spigot Hotplate Front Frame Back Sealing Plate Back Sealing Plate Gasket Door Catch Window Sealing Tape Window Glass Fire Fence Front Side Brick 2 Rear Side Brick 2 Bottom Bricks Lower Side of Top Baffle Air Baffle Inside Back Heat Shield Door Sealing Rope Outside Back Heat Shield Spacers Optional Pipe Shield Heat Shield Blanking Plate Tie Bolts Top Baffle Plate Gasket Back Panel Gasket Side Panel Gaskets Back Baffle Gasket Primary amp Secondary Air Spigot Primary and Secondary Air Flap Cast Iron Spacer Connecting Rod Primary Air Control Lever Primary amp Secondary Air Spigot Flange
14. ast 18 at the front and 8 to the sides and back of stove This will provide protection from sparks and ember which may fall out from the door when stoking or refuelling REDUCED REDUCED BACK CLEARANCES CLEARANCES WHEN WATERFORD LISTED ROOM HEATER PART tfem 60 PIPE SHIELDS ARE USED DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY 90mm CONNECTORS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SHIELDED PIPE PROVIDED IS ULULE LISTED FOR A 10 INCH CLEARANCE OR LESS KA installations REAR VENT Waterford Stanley Ltd i WATERFORD Mpe n STANLEY Fax 051 302375 Tot Tht te Tie ee 12 Rev 001 DP030814
15. g bottom and top edges open with at least a 1 25mm air gap 3 Wall protectors that cover two walls in a cor ner shall be open at the bottom and top edges with at least a 1 25mm air gap 4 All clearances shall be measured from the outer surface of the combustible material to the nearest point on the surface of the Leprechaun 90 O S A disregarding any intervening protection applied to the com bustible material When using a manufactured wall shield system observe local building codes and by laws CHIMNEYS Consult the LOCAL BUILDING CODE in all cases as to the particular requirements concerning the installation of SOLID FUEL TYPE ROOM HEATERS This Leprechaun 90 O S A WOOD BURNING STOVE is intended to be installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Associations Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces and Vents NFPA 211 1977 The chimney must have a CROSS SECTIONAL AREA of at least 193 5 sq cm 30 sq inches It is best connected to a chimney of the same size as connection to a larger size may result in somewhat less draught The Leprechaun 90 O S A is a Radiant Room Heater and must be connected to a chimney of the proper size and type capable of providing an ade quate continuous draught of 0 06wg minimum It is best to connect to a chimney of the same size as the stove spigot DO NOT CONNECT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Minimum chimney height is 14 10 4 5m from floor on which stove
16. is installed An existing masonry chimney should be inspected and if necessary repaired by a competent mason or relined using an approved relining system The stove must be connected to a chimney with a minimum continuous draught of 0 06 wg Poor draught conditions will result in poor performance Note Connection to type B Gas Vents approved for connection to a certain gas burning appliance will only result in a fire CHIMNEY TYPES USA ONLY The stove must be connected to a UL 103 Listed residential Type HT and Building Heating Appliance chimney installed in accordance with the manufac turers instructions or a masonry chimney constructed in accordance with NFPA 211 Chimney vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances CHIMNEY TYPES CANADA ONLY The stove must be connected to an Underwriters Laboratories of Canada labelled Factory Built 650 C Chimney installed in accordance with the manufac turers instructions or a lined masonry chimney acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction CHIMNEY CONNECTORS THE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR is a smokepipe used to connect the Leprechaun 90 O S A Stove to the approved chimney described above The CHIMNEY CONNECTOR must be made of CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL 24 gauge or heavier black or blued or equivalent treated steel Be sure too fasten the chimney connectors together and also to the flue outlet of the stove through the holes provided Use at least two screws for e
17. l with a chimney fire as follows AND USE OF SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS SHOULD BE AVOIDED IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE FIRE SAFETY a Notify the fire department b Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation To provide reasonable fire safety the following c Close all openings into the stove should be given serious consideration d While awaiting fire department watch for igni tion to adjacent combustibles from over 1 The installation of smoke detectors heated stove pipe or hot embers or sparks A conveniently located Class A fire extin from the chimney guisher to contend with small fires resulting from burning embers LEPRECHAUN 90 O S A MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SIDE WALL TO STOVE 6 ebt24a 6ceenenesedsesed grees 20 INCHES 510 mm BACK WALL TO CHIMNEY CONNECTOR cccceeeeeseeeeeeees 18 INCHES 460mm BACK WALL TO STOVE TOP amp REAR EXIT sseeeeeeeees 141 2 INCHES 370mm CEILING TO HORIZONTAL CONNECTOR c ccceeeeeeeeeeeees 18 INCHES 460mm QORNE R orrein aE E EE 13 INCHES 330mm MANTLE CLEARANCE 0 0000 cee eee eee 25 INCHES 685mm IDE TRIN secretes etna E EE E ETE 14 INCHES 355mm FLOOR PROTECTION When installing this heater on a combustible floor a floor protector consisting of a layer of non combustible material at least 3 8 thick or 1 4 thick covered with 1 8 sheet of metal is required to cover the area under the heater to extend at le
18. s item 31 over the tie bolts Fit the inner heat shield item 28 without blanking plate onto the four tie bolts Now fit the other four 1 25mm spacers over the tie bolts and fit the outer heat shield item 30 without blanking plate Tighten the whole assembly togeth er using the four 1 4 6mm nuts and washers pro vided FLOOR PROTECTION When installing this heater on a combustible floor a floor protector consisting of a layer of non com bustible material at least 3 8 9 5mm thick or 1 4 6mm thick covered with 1 8 8mm sheet metal is required to cover the area under the heater and to extend to at least 18 450mm at the front and 8 200mm to the sides and rear This will provide pro tection from sparks and embers which may fall out from the door when stoking or fuelling er a a p 8 fe 200mm a 450mm LOCATION There are several conditions to be considered when selecting a location for your Leprechaun 90 O S A a Distance from a suitable chimney see chimneys b Position in the area to be heated central locations are usually best C Allowance for proper clearances to combustibles d Obstruction in the ceiling upper floor or roof for example ducting plumbing electrical fittings and wiring overhead fixed furnishings etc e For safety and to avoid draughts avoid locations close to an exit WARNING DO NOT OBSTRUCT FREE AIR SUPPLY TO THE AIR INLET D
19. sistance of the cavity h Joints between air vents and outside walls should be sealed to prevent ingress of mois ture This stove is listed for Mobile home installa tion provided it is properly connected to an outside air supply and a listed chimney with a ceiling support and spark arrester MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION In addition to standard installation instructions the following requirements are mandatory for installation in a Mobile Home CAUTION Do not obstruct combustion air opening 1 The stove must be permanently bolted to the floor of the Mobile Home using the floor screws provided 2 The stove must have a permanent outside air source for combustion 3 The stove must be grounded to the steel chassis of the Mobile Home 4 A listed chimney system roof thimble spark arrestor and roof flashing kit suitable for use in Mobile Homes must be used J If the chimney exits the Mobile Home at a location other than through the roof and exits at a point 7ft 2100mm or less above the ground level on which the Mobile Home is positioned a guard or method of enclosing the chimney shall be fitted at the point of exit for a height up to 7 ft 2100mm 6 The chimney shall be attached directly to the room heater and shall extend at least 3 ft 910mm above the part of the roof through which it passes The top of the chimney should project at least 2 ft 610mm above the highest elevation of any part of the Mobile Home
20. stallation Failure to do SO may result in damage to persons and property Consult your local Municipal Office Fire Department and your insurance representative to determine what regulations are in force Save these instructions for future reference PRE INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY Step 1 After removing the stove from its packing open the firedoor door and remove the contents from the fire box Step 2 Lay the stove on its side and fit the 4 legs item 1 with the 1 4 6 4mm hex sets screws provided tighten screws Stand the stove upright taking care not to strain the leg bolts Step 3 Install the Hot Plate item 15 into the large opening of the hob item 13 Do not remove the Hot Plate when the stove is lighting THIS STOVE MAY BE CONNECTED TO EITHER A TOP OR A REAR VENT REAR FLUE EXIT Fit back sealing plate Part no 17 over the top flue aperture in the hob Part no 13 Fit the flue spigot to part no 11 where part no 17 was making sure that part no 17 and part no 14 are well secured on a bed of fire cement FIG 3 SPACER 01115 20 BOSS ON BASE W A AIR SPIGOT 014026 10 DAMPEA LINKAGE ROD 01113 20 DAMPER HANDLE 0111420 j TRANSPOAT BRACKET 01118 20 l TRANSPORT SCREW gt ii Z TOP FLUE EXIT Fit part no 14 over top flue aperture in the hob Part No 13 make sure that part no 14 is well secured on a bed of fire cement Spacer
21. tside combustion air may be required if The solid fuel fired appliance does not draw steadily smoke rollout occurs fuels burns poorly or back drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present 2 Existing fuel fired equipment in the house such as fireplaces or other heating appli ances smell do not operate properly suffer smoke roll out when opened or back draft whether or not there is combustion present 3 Opening a window slightly on a calm windless day alleviates any of the above symptoms 4 The house is equipped with a well sealed vapour barrier and tight fitting windows and or has any powered devices that exhaust house air e g Extraction Hood or Tumble Dryers etc 5 There is excessive condensation on win dows in the winter 6 A ventilation system is installed in the house If these or other indications suggest that infiltration air is inadequate additional combustion air should be provided from the outdoors Outside combustion air can be provided to the appliance by the following means 1 Direct connection Refer to O S A Hook up in this manual 2 Indirect method for an appliance not certified for direct connection of outside combustion air the outside air is ducted to a point no closer than 12 300mm from the appliance to void affecting the performance of the appliance 3 A mechanical ventilation system if the house has a ventilation system air change or heat recovery
22. umber 6 cracked open for 3 5 minutes to enhance combustion close the fire door item 6 and adjust the Primary air settings to give the required heat output 4 Keep all combustible materials at least three feet away from the stove and connector pipes Never dry clothing on or over the stove or within three feet of it 5 Use the main top of the stove for boiling sim mering etc You will soon learn the best ways and means of using the stove in order to attain maximum efficiency 6 Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible 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 oth erwise locally dispersed there should be retained in the closed container until all cin ders have thoroughly cooled 7 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal when wood is burned slowly it pro duces tar and other organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to form cre osote The creosote vapours 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 twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If creosote
23. way from connector by means of sheet steel support plates on both ends of chimney section Opening shall be covered and chimney section supported on both sides with sheet steel supports of min 24 gauge thickness Supports should be securely fastened to wall sur faces on all sides and shall be sized to fit and hold chimney section Fasteners used to secure chimney sections should not penetrate chimney flue liner Minimum chimney clearance to sheet steel supports and Chimney combustibles 2 50mm Section w Minimum clearances 2 50mm 1 25mm air space to chimney length Air Space 2 50mm FIGURE D MASONRY FIRE PLACE The stove maybe installed on the hearth extension of a masonry fireplace In Canada a continuous liner must be provided from the flue collar of the stove to the top of the chimney In the USA a con tinuous chimney flue is required A minimum clear ance of 25 635mm is required to combustible mantle and a minimum clearance of 14 355mm to side trim which extends less than 2 50mm from the face of the fireplace See Section under Minimum Clearances to Combustibles Before the installation the entire fireplace system should be inspected for condition and code compli ance prior to connecting to the fireplace chimney Older fireplaces and chimneys may not have been constructed to current day codes The fireplace and chimney should be in or brought up to acceptable conditions
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