Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
1 INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating an...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ......................................................................................
Page 4 - SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION; GENERAL INSTALLATION
3 SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Century wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Century wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home, except f...
Page 5 - Clearances to combustible materials; *Height, from floor protection to ceiling; For mobile home installation
4 1.3 CLEARANCES Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the floor protector to the ceiling must be a minimum of 84" (2134 mm). Clearances to any combustibles when measured directly from the front of the stove must be a minimum of 48" (1219 mm). The stove must also be plac...
Page 6 - TYPE OF PROTECTION; Reducing Clearances With; Sides and
5 1.3.1 Reduced clearances You may decrease the clearances by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. These heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and can include sheet metal, a rigid non-combustible sheet or a masonry wall. Clearances of not ...
Page 7 - Graphic 1
6 Graphic 1 A- Clearance to combustible material with no protection. B- 500 mm (20 po.) minimum; C- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; D- Between 25 mm (1 po.) and 75 mm (3 po.) ; E- 75 mm (3 po.) minimum; F- 450 mm (18 po.) minimum. 1- Wall shielding ; 2- Non-combustible spacers ; 3- Ceiling shielding ; 4- Com...
Page 8 - Graphic 2; Graphic 3
7 Graphic 2 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall ; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.61 mm (0.024") sheet metal. Graphic 3 A- 25 mm (1 po.) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- Fire-proof support; 4- Ceramic tile or equivalent non-combustible material. _____________...
Page 10 - FIGURE 1.4 Floor protector
9 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non-combustible material extending at least 18” (300mm) from the front and 8” (200mm) from the sides and the back of the firebox., as shown in Figure 1.4 below. Please note that a floor prote...
Page 12 - Note that it is the chimney which creates the; Do not connect your stove to a chimney serving another appliance.
11 according to the manufacturer's specifications. The manufacturers’ installation instructions and specified clearances should always be followed in accordance with local and national installation codes. In Canada the CSA B365 and the CSA C22.1 installation codes are to be followed. In the USA the ...
Page 13 - Wall support system; Suitable lengths of chimney (enough to go up to your roof)
12 insure that it is not obstructed, thus blocking the draft. It should be cleaned when necessary. FIGURE 2.2 Minimum Height of the Chimney 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney The way to install your chimney may vary from one chimney manufacturer to another. The instruction...
Page 14 - Stove pipe; An adequate number of stove pipe sections.
13 Stove pipe • An adequate number of stove pipe sections. • A 90 o elbow Typical installation through the wall FIGURE 2.2.1 (A) Typical installation through the wall
Page 17 - Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.
16 6- You can start to add chimney sections. We recommend that you also use locking bands to secure all connections. You will need to secure the chimney to the house using wall bands. Wall bands wrap around the chimney and then attach to the wall. Install the first one 3 feet above the wall support....
Page 19 - Typical installation through the ceiling
18 Typical installation through the ceiling FIGURE 2.2.1 (B) Typical Installation Through the Ceiling
Page 20 - Before you install the ceiling support, you need to frame the area.
19 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. You also ne...
Page 21 - avoid having to cut joists.
20 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock...
Page 27 - CHIMNEY CONNECTOR; elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue
26 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use ...
Page 28 - Avoid 90 degree eblows
27 FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead
Page 29 - OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR; There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
28 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Century stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimn...
Page 30 - Put the back pedestal shield in place using the 4 screws.
29 In order to prepare your stove for the connection to a fresh air kit, please follow the following steps. (only available with FW2470 model) 1- Remove the back pedestal shield. Using pliers, remove ring (A) as shown below. Ring (A) is a small piece of metal held by micro joints located inside the ...
Page 32 - SECTION 3.0 OPERATION; CSA; SAFETY INFORMATION; These stoves are designed for safe operation
31 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNING: • ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CSA B365 ( CANADA ), AND ANSI NFPA 211 (USA). • N EVER MODIFY THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL . • DO NO...
Page 33 - Do not elevate the fire by means of grates.; Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than
32 • Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content, or harmful chemicals. Misuse is not covered by warranty. • Even though your E.P.A Century has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this wil...
Page 34 - found un North America; Wood species; Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada; TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species
33 3.2 FUEL Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles (heat sensitive materials). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT. Your E.P.A Century stove is designed to burn WOOD ONLY . Do not burn coal, charcoal, or trash in the unit. Highly flammable i...
Page 35 - NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING
34 3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market. You must be very careful with this type of product. Many brands of manufactured logs contain chemical additives. DO NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES. If you do, you may...
Page 38 - MAINTAINING THE FIRE
37 3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE Once the wood has been consumed (or partially consumed) and you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air control to its maximum for approximately 15 seconds prior to opening the stove door. Then, proceed by opening th...
Page 39 - SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE; CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE; C heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub; This is normal
38 SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash, and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the stove when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with gold plated surfaces in order to maintain the finish at its original b...
Page 40 - Use only the genuine; Make sure the fire is out, and the stove is cold.
39 4.3 GASKETING It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the gasket groove, a...
Page 42 - CENTURY LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY
41 CENTURY LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of ...
