Installation / Operator / Maintenance Manual for Etna, Elbrus
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1. a The ventilation system may be able to provide sufficient combustion ma ke up air for the solid fuel fired appli ance b The household owner should be informed that the ventilation system might need to be re balanced by a ventila tion technician after installation of the appliance NOTE Because the base sits 1 25 4 mm o ff the floor the outside air floor duct can be positioned along the front to rear center line under the pedestal but as close to the opening in the base as location permits The outside air floor duct opening must be protected from any possible obstructions including loose floor insulation 2 Installation 2 1 Installing Marble Accents Marble is a natural product and therefore each piece will have its own unique characteristics Marble can be scratched so care should be taken to avoid putting heavy or roug h objects trivet steamers on the surface If the marble should become scratched the scratch may be removed or diminished by polishing it with jeweler s rouge which can be purchased at many hardware stores Do not install the marble before allowing the paint to cure The marble set consists of 2 pieces a large piece which fits onto the stove top and a smaller piece which fits onto the ash lip which is located below the fuel door Install the marble gasket and marble as follows 1 Install gasket on stove top as shown in the illustration The ceramic fiber blanket and strips cerawool which come wit2. brick and a 5 8 16 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 12 305 mm of brick masonry between the clay liner und 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 9 229 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Using 6 152 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 9 229 mm air space between the outer wall of chimney length and wall combustibles Use sheet metal supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides to maintain the 9 229 mm air space When fastening support 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 ofthe ma sonry chimney flue and sealed with a non watersoluble refractory cement Use this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration Method C 6 152 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Starting with a minimum 24 gage 024 inch 61 mm 6 m etal chimney connec tor and a minimum 24 gage ventilated wall thimble w
3. firewood within this clearance space Failure to maintain clearances to all combustible materials may result in a house fire This appliance requires non combustible floor protection as outlined in this manual see Floor Protection on page 9 for additional information Minimum ceiling height must be 7 feet 213 cm measured from base of appliance to ceiling DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE THAT IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE Do not connect this appliance to air ducts or any air distribution system PREVENT CREOSOTE FIRE Inspect and clean chimney frequently Under certain conditions of use creosote build up can occur rapidly Inspect chimney connector and chimney twice monthly and clean if necessary Using green or i n adequately seasoned wood can greatly increase creosote build up Use dry wood only to minimize creosote build up USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY This appliance is approved for burning dry seasoned natural wood only U TION BURN UNTREATED WOOD ONLY DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from heater while it is in use DO NOT OVERFIRE If heater or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Overfiring this appliance could cause a house fire Overfiring is a condition where the applian
4. the next supply of fuel spread out the burning embers in even layers and add approximately thr ee 3 larger pieces of wood After the wood starts to burn you can close the primary draft control The secondary draft control remains open 23 After a period of time as soon as the fire is burning well it might seem as if the heat output is less Regul ate the burn ing process first by the amount of wood in the stove At the same time the secondary draft can be reduced The air supply for burning and for heat output is dependent upon the fireplace draft moisture and size of wood 7 3 Environmentally Safe Heating Too much wood can result in an overheating situation In this case there is too much stress on the woodstove and poor flue gas values result If there is not enough wood then the stove will not reach the required operating temperature As a resul t the wood does not burn up cleanly and soot is built up on the glass and the fireclay walls Therefore fill your woodstove about halfway with wood pieces and replenish on a regular basis Your woodstove is not a garbage burning incinerator Use only wood or wood briquettes for fuel 74 Adding Wood Do not add wood until the flames have stopped blazing First open the draft controls completely then slowly open the doors and add wood Be sure to open the doors slowly to avoid a possible flame up Close the doors after you have added the wood If the fire was almost burned out befor
5. the way to the back up to the stop position Besure to provide an adequate supply of fresh air to the woodstove The stove consumes oxygen Do not forget that a kitchen fan that is located in the same or an adjacent room can cause a vacuum situation which results in a smoke build up within the room Make sure that you have a suficient supply of fresh air Never remove hot ashes Store the ashes in a container that is fireproof and not combustible Always use the protective glove when operating the woodstove not touch the stove with your bare hand when it is in operation Donot store any combustible liquids in the vicinity of your woodstove e 19 5 Fresh Air Supply The woodstove can only be installed in rooms with a sufficient supply of fresh air intake for combustion purposes This 15 true of rooms that have at least one exterior door or one window that can be opened Rooms that are connected to the same fresh air network i e rooms within the same residence common areas are also appropriate for installation The woodstove requires approx 40m fresh air per hour for combustion With newer well insulated houses and particularly with houses using mechanical air circulation it is important to supply a sufficient amount of fresh air Models ETNA VESUV ELBRUS and MERU have a central air intake that directly supplies sufficient air into the combustion process Therefore you can supply air through a connec
6. Glass 26 13 2 1 Replace glass and door handle on Etna Vesuv and Elbrus 26 13 2 2 Replace glass and door handle on Meru 27 1323 Replace baffel bricks on Etna Vesuv Elbrus and Meru 28 Testing Listing Appliance Type Solid Fuel Room Heater U S Test Standard UL 1482 Canadian Test Standard CAN ULC S627 EPA Exemption Certification All testing done by Intertek Testing Services NA Inc in Middleton WI Packaging List 1 Installation Operation Instruction Manual 1 Set of Baffle Bricks 1 Set of Tiles or Soap Stone 1 Glove 1 Lever for Secondary Air Using this Manual Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual The Homeowner s Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your appliance 1 Planning Your Installation 1 1 Questions to Ask Local Building Officials A correct installation is critical and imperative for reducing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood burning appliances are improperly installed The installer must follow all of the manufacture s instructions The installation of a wood burning appliance must conform to local codes and applicable state and federal requirements Familiarity with these requirements before installation is essential Important considerations to discuss with local
7. Installation Operator Maintenance Manual for Etna Elbrus Vesuv amp Meru Manufactured by Imported by galt f FIRE BY DESIGN ROMOTOP spol s o Wittus Inc Komensk ho 325 PO Box 120 742 01 Suchdol nad Odrou Pound Ridge NY 10576 Czech Republic USA T 420 556 770 911 T 914 764 5679 F 420 556 770 920 F 914 764 0465 WWW romotop com www wittus com Installation Operator Maintenance Manual VESUV ETNA Model 0400 Glass Sims Model 0300 Glass Sims Model 0402 Tile Sims Model 0302 Tile Sims MERU Model 0901 Tiles Model 0902 Soap Stone IMPORTANT CAUTION Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater For your safety follow these installation operation and maintenance instructions exactly without deviation Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death If this appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area 1 2 pp M drm 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 If using an older chimney it must be inspected for adequate serviceability Refer to Chimney Inspection on page 11 of this manual The minimum clearances must be maintained for all combustible surfaces and materials including furniture carpet drapes clothing wood papers etc Do not store
8. NOTE On a flat or tarred and graveled roof nail and seal the flat roof flashing to the roof on all sides with roofing co m pound Do not put screws through the flashing into the chimney pipe 2 6 Chimney Height Requirements The chimney must be 3 feet 914 mm above the level of the roof penetration and a minimum of 2 feet 610 mm higher than any roof surface within 10 feet 305 cm see below Check with your local building officials for any addi tional re quirements for your area Due to prevailing winds local terrain adjacent tall trees a hill or ravine near the home or adjacent structures additional chimney height or a special chimney cap may be required to ensure optimum performance Requires a Top of the fiue must be3 915 listed termi E mm higher than highest point nation cap of root penetration Top of the flue must be 2 610 mm higher than any part of roof within 10 305 cm horizontal fer i I if slancez C Pai height may need to Pe be increased to achieve sufficient draft To achieve a stable draft the total flue height required from the appliance to termination is 12 to 15 feet 366 to 457 cm minimum 2 71 Draft Requirements The stove appliance is merely one component of a larger system The other equally important component is the venting system This is necessary for achieving the required flow of combustion air into the forechamber and for safely removing unwanted combustion byproducts from
9. andle on Etna Vesuv and Elbrus CSN 02003 l 007A 0300 061 zx 0078 030 1 DIN 7991 M6Xle UD A 0300 041 001403 021733 b 007A 0330 001 021131 MbxIe 007A 0300 051 07 0300 0l DIN_7991_M6XIC 26 Glass Dimensions Height 486 0mm Width 394 4mm Thickness 4 0mm Radius 420 0mm IMPORTANT Replace glass only with glass from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance 21 13 2 2 Replace glass and door handle on Meru lig 0000 11 044 090 Hia ca 0200 091 000909 6 CSN 021109 CSN 001745 6 4 Glass Dimensions LAN Uel leA_6_4 Height 550 0mm Width 350 0mm Thickness 4 0mm Radius 504 0mm 021732 8 D03 0000 091 274 0300 Del CON 001700 4 3 CON ells MaKe mh a ah 02 0460 P7 1330 CSN 001103 MIXE USN 0713 3 3 CON 01 pA 3 Ue 7A 0300 4l 0 340 DUI OLA 0300 192 IMPORTANT Replace glass only with glass from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance 28 13 2 3 Replace baffle bricks on Etna Vesuv Elbrus and Meru xs NES 4 SS eat Qu IMPORTANT Replace baffle bricks only with baffle bricks from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance We sincerely hope that your woodstove provides you with many cosy hours of warmth and enjoyment Impor
10. building officials include Local restrictions Is a permit required cost You may wish to contact your insurance company to ask if they require this Is outside combustion air required Rooms where the installation is not allowed 1 2 Smoke Detectors Since there are always several potential sources of fire in any home we recommend installing smoke detectors If possible install the smoke detector in a hallway adjac ent to the room to reduce the possibility of occasional false activation from the heat produced by the woodstove If your local code requires that a smoke detector be installed within the same room you must follow the requirements of your local code Check with your local building department in your area 1 3 Selecting a Location The design of your home and where you place your woodstove will determine its value as a source of heat A woodstove depends primarily on air circulation convection to dispers e its heat Therefore a central location is often best There are other practical considerations which must be considered before a final selection of location is made Existing Chimneys Wood Storage Aesthetic Considerations Roof Design Rafter Locations amp Roof Pitch Room Traffic Proximity to Combustibles Electrical Wiring The installation of this stove will require some research Once your options are determined consult with your local building department as to the necessary installation requireme
11. ce is operated at temperatures above its design capabilities Overfiring can be caused by improper installation improper operation lack of maintenance or improper fuel usage Damage caused from overfiring is NOT covered under the manufacturer s 5 year limited warranty NEVER LEAVE AN UNATTENDED WOODSTOVE BURNING ON HIGH Operation of the woodstove with the primary air control at its highest burn rate setting for extended periods can cause dangerous overfiring conditions The primary air control should only be positioned at the highest setting during start up procedures and for short durations If leaving the woodstove unattended ensure that the primary air control is set to the low or medium low range Use the metal ash drawer only to dispose of ashes IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE USE ONLY COMPONENTS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFA C TURER AS REPLACEMENT PARTS Burning any kind of fuel uses oxygen from the dwelling Be sure that you allow an adequate source of fresh air into the room where the woodstove is operating see Ventilation and Fresh Air on page 9 CAUTION HOT WHILE IN OPERATION An appliance hot enough to warm your home severely burn anyone touching it Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Do not let children touch the appliance Train them to stay a safe distance from the unit Do not operate this appliance without the firebox baffle brick properly installed Build fires directly upon the bric
12. dard openings free and accessible Keep the door to the fireplace partially open during the first lighting of your woodstove as long as the fire has not gone out The same applies to the ash pan A special heattreated paint was used on your stove and its hardening process 1s not completely burned in until after the first lighting By keeping the door and ash pan partially open this will pr e vent the gasket seals from adhering to the paint Unpleasant smells that occur during the first lighting are normal Provide good air ventilation to your room to r e move these odors Heat until peak temperature is reached 7 2 Starting a Fire It is important to engage the wood in a trouble free combustion process as quickly and safely as possible In order to ac complish this the wood should be layered in the woodstove as follows Never use alcohol gasoline or similar substances including glossy paper to light the fire It does not burn properly and its printed colors produce highly toxic elements in the fumes Place newspaper or a solid fire starter along with some kindling wood in the fireplace Stack the wood in a cris S crossed pile Open the primary and secondary draft controls as far as possible As long as the fire has not started bur n ing completely you can leave the ash pan slightly opened This will warm up the glass window and prevent soot coa t ing As soon as the fire gets going close the ash pan
13. e you added more wood keep the draft controls in a fully open position for approx 5 10 minutes Then move the controls to the center position for normal operation After heating up and the addition of wood soot can accumulate on the fireclay parts and glass window but this will burn itself off again with the increase in fireplace temperature If wet wood is used a large amount of soot will u mulate on your woodstove Therefore do not burn wood with a moisture content of more than 20 7 5 Maximum Fuel Supply The woodstove is designed for a maximum fuel supply per load of 2 5 kg of split wood or 1 5 kg of wood briquettes If these maximum levels are exceeded this may result in damage to your stove 7 6 Putting the Fire Out As soon as the fire has burned down and the wood is no longer glowing close the primary and secondary draft air supplies If the air supply controls are closed while the fire is still burning or the wood is sti 1l glowing the resultant exhaust gas buildup in the woodstove can cause an explosion which breaks the glass window The woodstove will continue to give off heat for some time Otherwise the stove will cool faster due to the supply of fresh cold e the thermal en ergy escapes out the chimney 7 7 Heating during Transition Periods During transition periods Spring Fall outside temperatures of over 16 C can cause a smoke buildup in the woodstove If sufficient draft cannot be created wit
14. esidential Standard not approved for manufactured mobile homes Using single wall pipe connector to the top of the woodstove Clearances USA amp Canada inches millimeters A 18 460 C 18 460 E 18 460 B 15 380 D 15 380 E PROTECTED WALL CLEARANCE If the woodstove is installed adjacent to a protected wall system the variance must be approved by your local building official Normally the protected wall system is defined as anon combustible material with a min imum of 1 air space behind it Check your local building codes or consult a qualified installer Ref NFPA 211 1 5 Floor Protection This appliance requires a non combustible floor protection to protect against burning embers If the floor is to be stone tile brick etc it must be mortared or grouted to form a continuous non combustible surface If a chimney connector extends horizontally over the floor protection must cover the floor under the connector and at least 2 51 mm to either side The floor protection must extend completely beneath the woodstove and to the front sides and rear as indicated USA REQUIREMENTS 16 minimum to the front of the glass door 8 203 mm minimum beyond the sides of the door opening 0 minimum to the back of the stove body 8 203 mm 8 203 mm Canada Canada CANADA REQUIREMENTS mcd 18 457 mm minimum to the front of the glass door 203 mmj Se 4 E ea 8 203 mm minimum beyond the side
15. h a startup fire at this temperature 1 e rapid generation of high heat by quick burning of newspaper so that the fumes are not completely removed then you should abandon your plans for a fire Use newsp a per as fuel for a startup fire Add less wood during transition periods or wait longer before adding more wood The fireplace should be filled with less fuel wood and operated at a higher setting of the primary draft control lever so that the existing fuel burns faster in flames which will stabilize the chim ney draft In addition the wait time between adding wood for reheating should be extended To avoid resistance in the fire d ashes should be carefully scraped off on a reg ular basis 24 8 Cleaning and Maintenance Very important All cleaning and maintenance work must only be performed on a completely cooled down fireplace 8 1 Door Gasket Seal The door is equipped with a special ceramic seal This prevents an unwanted vacuum exhaust of combustion air The woodstove can then be regulated with the primary T d bott Is are and secondary draft control levers op and bottom sea fastened with three screws to bracket Side seal is glued in with special stove cement 8 2 Cleaning the Woodstove Fireplace stoves are designed so that the secondary air draft also serves as a rinsing air for the glass window With proper installation and correct positioning of the chimney the g lass will remain generally clean on it
16. h each unit must be placed under the marble to insulate it from high temperatures on top of the firebox Do not place the marble directly on the top metal surface of the stove or it will crack 2 Placetop marble piece onto the gasket on stove top 3 Placeash lip marble into recessed area on the stove ash lip located below the fuel door 2 2 Bricks The baffle bricks are preinstalled by the manufacturer IMPORTANT The baffle bricks require periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation If the baffle bricks are fractured or crumbling they should be replaced Do not operate this appliance without the baffle bricks being properly installed 11 2 3 Types of Chimneys The chimney is a vital part of your woodstove installation A properly built masonry chimney or a properly installed fa c tory built chimney will provide a consistent draft under a variety of weather conditions a smoking woodstove is usually caused by a chimney problem The minimum stove flue size is 6 inches 152 mm in diameter which is approximately 28 square inches 711 square mm The maximum flue size should be no more than three times the cross sectional area or the size of the stove flue collar In this case that would be no larger than a 10 inch 254 mm diameter stack or approximately 85 square inches 216 square cm maximum All chimneys must be installed as specified by local building codes and according to the chimney manufacturer s i
17. hich has two air channels of 1 25 4 mm each construct a wall pass through There shall be a minimum 6 152 mm separation area containing fiber glass insul a tion from the wall thimble and cover its opening with a 24 gage minimum sheet metal support Maintain the 6 152 mm space There should also be a support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney connector See that the support 1s fastened securely to wall surfaces on all side s Make sure fasten ers used to secure the metal chimney connector do not penetrate chimney flue liner Method D 2 51 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Start with a Solid Pak listed factory built chimney section at least 12 305 mm long with insulation of 1 25 4 mm or more and an inside diameter of 8 2 51 mm larger than the 6 152 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 sp aced 1 25 4 mm off the chimney connector by wall of steel metal support plates 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 section do not penetrate chimney flue liner 1 Connectors to a masonry chimney except for method B shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass through sy
18. ill achieve a maximum water content of 30 after at least 1 year soft woods and or 2 years hard woods Wood is not designed for continuous burning i e heating the fireplace overnight with wood is not possible 4 Safety Please read very important Check on a regular basis to make sure that the woodstove has been attached to the chimney in compliance with all regulations Carefully read the User s Guide before you use your woodstove for the first time This will provide you with information about how to safely operate your stove During operation the woodstove s surface will become very hot Pay attention in particular to children playing in the vicinity of the stove as they are most likely to be at risk of injury Keep small children away from the stove Make sure that no combustible material is located in the vicinity of or on top of the woodstove Keep the door to the fireplace closed at all times even if the woodstove is not in operation with the exception of the initial heating up cycle Avoid overloading your woodstove by adding too much fuel at one time Never use alcohol gasoline or other illegal fire accelerators to start your fire No combustible elements should be located within the heat radiation area of your woodstove Empty the ash drawer on a regular basis so that it never completely fills up with ashes Otherwise the air su p ply to the woodstove will be blocked Always slide the ash drawer all
19. imney code requirements A masonry chimney must have a code approved liner This liner must not have broken or missing pieces Some non code masonry chimneys may be brought up to code by being relined Consult your dealer or qualified chimney sweep Factory built chimneys should also be inspected first for creosote depo s its which should be removed and then for integrity of the stainless steel liner Look for obvious bulges in the lining which may indicate the need to replace that section use a bright flashlight Also inspect the attic to see that the chimney has proper clearance to combustible framing member s For interior masonry chimneys and most factory built chimneys this must be a 2 51 mm air space clearance which must not be filled with insulation or any other material An exterior m a sonry chimney must have a 1 25 4 mm air space clearance 12 Vapor Barrier At Chimney Penetration Install all venting components according to the vent manufacturer s installation instructions Ensure that there is an effe c tive vapor barrier at the location where the chimney penetrates the exterior of the structure This can be accomplished by applying a non hardening waterproof sealant to the following components Around the chimney at the point where the storm collar will meet the chimney just above the flashing Along the vertical seam of the chimney pipe where it is exposed to the weather On each nail head on the flashing
20. k surface inside the woodstove Do not use grates irons or any other method to elevate the fire SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS See the listing label located on the back of woodstove or see Safety on page 18 It is highly recommended to install a smoke detector in the home when installing a wood stove TABLE OF CONTENTS Planning Your Installation Questions to Ask Local Building Officials Smoke Detectors Selecting a Location Clearance from Combustible Walls Floor Protection Ventilation Fresh Air Installation Installing Marble Accents Baffle Bricks Types of Chimneys Acceptable Connector Pipe for Installations Chimney Inspection Chimney Height Requirements Draft Requirements Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs User s Guide Hand Protection Technical Data and Dimensions Delivery Unpacking Acceptable Fuel Safety Please read very important Fresh Air Supply Operating Your Woodstove Regulating the Heat Door Heating Operation First Use Starting a Fire Environmentally Safe Heating Adding Wood Maximum Fuel Supply Putting the Fire Out Heating During Transition Periods Cleaning and Maintenance Door Gasket Seal Cleaning the Woodstove Troubleshooting Poor Draft Conditions Woodstove does not give off enough heat Woodstove gives off too much heat Important Fire Safety Please read VERY IMPORTANT 12 Warranty 25 13 Replacement Parts List 26 13 1 Replace Tiles 26 13 2 Replace
21. n 8 hours the heating capacity is reduced by 25 3 3 Delivery Damage can occur to the product during transport even though the packaging appears to be undamaged u pon visual inspec tion Therefore it 1s important that you inspect the stove itself very carefully and report all damages within one week In the event of obvious visual damage to the product or its packaging make a note of this on the shipping papers be fore ac cepting the merchandise 3 4 Unpacking All cardboard and synthetic materials are recyclable Please dispose of these at your local recycling center None of the wooden parts have been surface treated and they can be used as heating materials for your woodstove Very carefully open the packaging so that you do not damage anything Prior to installation make sure that the base construction can support the weight of the stove Use only proper lifting aids with adequate support capacities to move your woodstove Please do not stand on top of your woodstove it is not designed to be used as a ladder or scaffolding 18 3 5 Acceptable Fuel Acceptable fuel sources are pieces of wood with a length of 30 cm 12 and a diameter of 10 cm 4 as well as wood briquettes Only air dried wood should be used The burning of waste materials in particular synthetic materials is not permi t ted according to federal laws regulating emissions In addition this causes damage to the fireplace and chimney Air dried wood w
22. nd other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burmng fire Asa result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining If ignited this creosote creates an ex tremely hot fire Burning wood the chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred Damper Control see illustration at right The damper handle can be used when excessive draft is present Move to the right for less dampening more air Move to the left for more dampening less air and baffle more closed 21 6 2 Door Caution Use protective glove When adding wood pull the door handle up The door can also be opened sideways so that you can clean the glass window do this re lease the lever on the lower right side After you have finished remember to securely lock the door again by pressing it back in Warning Be careful in using the door Never operate a stove with a broken glass door MERU ec wt Pull en this lever te open the daur videwzys Close by preesing the lever back in A torsion spring is used to automatically close this door This spring should never be disabled refer to DIN 18891 Type 1 The door must be locked manually 22 6 3 Ash Drawer The ashes will fall down into the ash drawer af
23. nstruc tions in the case of a factory built chimney See the chimney manufacturer s instructions for exact specifications Factory built chimneys must comply with UL 103HT or ULC S629 Tile lined Ji Factory sca bull chimney 1 chimney 2 4 Acceptable Connector Pipe for Installations For Standard Residential Clearances 6 152 mm minimum single wall 25 gage minimum thickness stove pipe is acceptable Three 3 pre drilled holes are provided in the flue collar for fastening the pipe securely to the woodstove Use sheet metal screws for each section when connecting to the manufacturer s transition piece usually called a dripless co n nector to join single wall pipe to the factory built chimney section Minimum Flue Size The required minimum diameter and area required for th e flue size is 6 152 mm diameter which 15 approximately 28 square inches 711 square mm The maximum flue size should be no more than three times the cross sectional area of the size of the 6 152 mm diameter flue collar In this case that would be no larger than 10 254 mm in diameter area approx 85 sq inches 216 sq cm Connection To A Factory Built Chimney This space heater is to be connected to a factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC 629 Standard for 650 C Factory Built Chimneys 2 5 Chimney Inspection Existing chimneys must be inspected before installing your woodstove Consult your local building department for ch
24. nts for your area Is a building permit required Rooms where install a tion may not be allowed etc Warning Check all local building and safety codes before installation The installation instructions and appropriate code requirements must be followed exactly and without compromise Alteration s to the stove are not allowed Do not connect the stove to a chimney system serving another stove appliance or any air distribution duct Failure to follow these instructions will void the manufacturer s warranty If you plan to vent your woodstove into an existing masonry chimney have it inspected by a local fire marshal or qualified installer Remember that a woodstove s performance is heavily influenced by the chimney and its location on the roof An oversized flue may not provide effective draw and a flue liner may be required see Draft Requirements page 12 Consult your dealer or qualified installer before final selection is made This woodstove requires pre installation including the preparation of the floor and appropriate hearth pad for acceptance of outside air if applicable and modifications for flue and chimney 1 4 Clearance from Combustible Walls There are listed clearances for your stove which were determined in a laboratory test using various classes of stove pipe or chimney Minimums are first established for the stove itself and then increased based on how much heat 15 transferred by each class of pipe R
25. s of the door opening 18 1457 inim Canada 8 203 mm minimum to the back of the stove body 16 406 T USA 1 6 Ventilation Residential homes which do not require an outside air inlet Ventilation is essential when using a solid fuel woodstove The combustion process uses oxygen from inside the home and it may be necessary to open a window or install a vent to provide fresh air in a house that is well insulated 1 7 Fresh Air In all manufactured homes and in many site built residences subject to local code a woodstove may require outside air for combustion A 0120 mm outside air floor duct is available through your dealer This woodstove can take in outside air directly throug h the base This type of installation requires a hole through the floor protector and the use of an outside air floor duct to penetrate into the air space below the home The possible effects of room air starvation icing exhaust fans etc and the need for adequate ventilation The following is not mandatory but may be included for information Provision for outside combustion air may be s sary to ensure that fuel burning appliances do not discharge combustion products into the house Guidelines to determine the need for additional combustion air may not be adequate for every situation If in doubt it is advisable to provide add 1 tional air a Outside combustion air may be required if 1 The solid fuel fired appliance does not draw
26. s own Despite this fact a buildup of a fine layer of soot dust is often unavoidable and this is magnified by poor fuel wet wood and or constant draft with limited efficiency Important Only clean the glass after the woodstove has completely cooled down Warning Do not use abrasive cleaners Use some moist paper that has been dipped in the cool ashes to remove the soot on the glass window As a final step in the cleaning process use some fresh paper with cle an water to rinse the window Even if the chimney is not cleaned every year the joints between the oven and the chimney should be cleaned every year In general you should keep the fireplace and flue clean at all times Small cracks in the baffle bricks due to heat stress are unavoidable and will not have an adverse effect on its function or durability under normal operating conditions Consult your dealer if you notice more extensive damage Check the door gasket seal on a regular basis for damage and replace if necessary Keep the fireplace and flue clean If you are a frequent user of your woodstove you should also have the chimney cleaned on a regular basis If a fire should occur in the chimney or a real risk of fire exists immediately close draft intake lever and the door If necessary call the fire department to extinguish the fire Always call the local authorities after a chimney fire so that the chimney can be inspected If a gray haze should appear on the outer s
27. steadily smoke rollout occurs fuel burns poorly or back drafts oc cur whether or not there is combustion present 2 Existing fuel fired equipment in the house such as fireplaces or other heating appliances smell do not operate properly suffer smoke roll out when opened or back draft whether or not there 1s 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 vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and or h as any powered devices that exhaust house air 5 There is excessive condensation on windows 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 appliances can only use direct connection of outside combustion air if they are certified for this type of installation Installations shall comply with the manufacturer s instructions 10 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 in 300 mm from the appliance to avoid an adverse effect on the performance of the appliance 3 A mechanical ventilation system if the house has ventilation system air exchange or heat recovery
28. stem and the chimney wall up to but not past the inner liner face 2 A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space closet or similar concealed space or a floor or ceiling 3 Where passage through a wall or partition of combustibl e construction is desired the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 15 3 User s Guide 3 1 Protection Please use a protective glove when opening the doors You can then add wood while the handle is hot 3 22 Technical Data and Dimensions VESUV ETNA 16 ELBRUS MERU 17 Heat Output Dimensions Flue Diameter Center Height Weight Asc ental Model hxwxd rear design 1478 x 828x 636 180 160 ceramic Chimney Data Average Wood Use Single Load Flue Gas Heat 3 4 pieces of wood 15 20 moisture Note We reserve the right to make modifications in the interest of technical advances Room Heating Capacity The room heating capacity has a nominal value of 8 kW and is to be calculated as follows according to DIN 18 893 for rooms that do not have insulation that complies with the Heat Insulation Ordinance For favorable heating conditions calculated according to DIN 4701 At less favorable heating conditions 145 m At unfavorable heating conditions 98 n For interval heating with interruptions of more tha
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30. ter you pull on the grate lever several times Do not forget that ashes will remain hot for several days in the ash drawer Only use sheet metal ash containers to empty ashes out A fire should never be started in the woodstove if the ash drawer is not in its proper position ash drawer 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 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 7 Heating Operation 7 1 First Use Your new woodstove should not be used until after you have obtained approval from the proper authorities regarding its proper installation and conditions of use The woodstove is designed to burn only wood i e pieces of wood or wood briquettes The wood must be dry moisture 20 and untreated The burning of any other materials such as chipboard painted laminated impregnated or synthetic coated wood garbage etc 1s prohibited and causes irresponsible dama ge to the envi ronment as well as damage to your complete fireplace system Have you removed all accessories from the ash pan and the fireplace Check to make sure that no objects are located on top of the woodstove Are the conventional stan
31. the appliance If the venting system s design does not promote these ends the sys tem may not function properly A poorly functioning venting system may create performance problems as well as safety hazards i e an oversized chimney may result in less than optimum performance Installations into a large masonry chi m ney may require a liner to improve performance A draft test should read greater than 04 W C inches water column and less than 08 W C American National Standard Institute ANSI NFPA 211 92 draft 1 7 A chimney or vent shall be so designed and n structed to develop a flow sufficient to completely remove all flue and vent gases to the outside atmosphere The venting system shall satisfy the draft requirements of the connected appliance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions INSTALLATION RESIDENTIAL STANDARD Using 6 152 mm Diameter Single Wall Con nector Pipe Not Approved For Manufactured Mobile Home TERMINATION STORM COLLAR ROOF FLASHING 3 CEILING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SLIP ADAPTOR el ASIAN Lois c UTI EM UT anne A f oe oma Te omae t EI Cal ht rene WoW Ld E nd M E e visigoti EY dt HN ERR 1 egenos PA el nc s mm ONBERD 14 2 8 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs A Minimum chimeny clearance to brick and combus
32. tibles 2 1n S mm Minimum clearance 12 in 305 mm of brick x S Chimnes connector sa 12 in 305 mm to combustibles Masonry chimney Minimum chimney clearance trom B masonry to sheet steel supports Ih and combustibles Dan 31 mms Nonsoluble Factory hurlt retractorv chimney length cement Chimney length tush with inside Ise chimn mirs parts 10 2 attach connector B n securely 9 1n 229 mm min Sa S ha insulated TTA listed factorv built chimney length ipports Minimum chimnev clearance to sheet steel supports and combustibles 2 1n 51 mm Two air channels each I in 25 4 mum Chimnes i coninectol gt c s 2 Minimum 6 in J052 nun glass Two ventilated air Eee atic SN gt S r channels each Q ues ou S in 25 4 mm vc nance egg r QU Masonry Chimney i Construction of Sheet steel sheet steel supports Minimum chimney clearance D lo sheet steel supports and combushbles Minimum clearance 2 in 5 mm e RIST Y Sheet steel lt 211 51 mm 7 supports 9 in 25 4 num Chimnev air Space to EOS chimney length F7 TE Chimney Chimney C 1 connectol Chimney length ur space 211 51 nun Kari censo sali Sheet steel ehimnes sumpt ts NOTES Method A 12 305 mm Clearance to Combustible Wall Member Using a minimum thickness of 3 5 90 mm
33. ting pipe Fresh air that is supplied in this manner can be regulated on the woodstove with the primary or secondary air control levers Central air connector with diameter of 120 mm capable of withstanding tempera tures up to 80 C Important Read the User s Guide before you use your woodstove fireplace for the first time and do not forget to have your installation inspected by the local authorities before its first fire Consult your local authorities for any regulations and other information The location that is used to support the base of the woodstove must be horizontal and without any uneven spots 20 6 Operating Your Woodstove Etna E Ibrus und Vesuv 6 1 Regulating the Heat Draft controls to regulate secondary air are located under the door on the right and left sides respectively Pull the control towards you to open 1 Secondary Draft Control MERU ETNA ELBRUS VESUV Close Open Air Control see above O Closed S Secondary air P Primary air The secondary draft control lever regulates the amount of ar thatis needed to reburn exhaust gases that are producedin the fireplace during the wood buming process A portion of this secondary aw circulates from the top to the door and helps to keep the glass window clean The fire intensity can be regulated with the secondary craft control lever Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar a
34. urface after an over heating situation this can be r e moved and or touched up with specialty spray paint for woodstoves 25 Troubleshooting Poor Draft Conditions Is the chimney too short Is the chimney or flue leaking Is the flue protruding out from the chimney e o OS Is the door from another fireplace that is connected to the same chimney open Woodstove does not give off enough heat Is the room too large Are there too many ashes on the grate Is the ash pan full Is the flue obstructed Are the primary and secondary draft air control levers closed Is the connection between the stove and the chimney sealed or leaking Woodstove gives off too much heat Are the primary and secondary draft air control levels open too far Is the stove door closed properly Is the ash pan completely closed Is the chimney too tall Have you added too much wood 10 Important Damages that occur as a result of improper operation are not covered under warranty 11 Fire Safety Please read VERY IMPORTANT Teach your children about fire safety and in particular keep them as far away as possible from the woodstove while it is in operation The heating process causes the top surface of the woodstove as well as its operating elements including the window and flue to become extremely hot Do not touch any of these parts without appropriate protective gear or tools e g heat protection gloves Never put laundr
35. y or other objects on the stove to dry Objects that are not heat resistant should never be placed on top of the woodstove or in the vicini ty of the stove Drying racks for drying clothing or similar items must be set up at a sufficient distance away from the heating device Never heat and or store flammable or explosive mat e rials such as empty spray cans and similar objects in or around th e immediate fireplace area as this can cause an explosion Do not wear loose or easily combustible clothing when starting the fire or adding wood As long as your woodstove is in operation do not work with easily combustible or explosive materials in the same or adjacent rooms 12 Warranty 5 years The stove comes with a 5 year warranty This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover the following e Incorrect installation of the stove not the Installation and User Manual Rust or inappropriate treatment Such as scratches on the stove body etc e Improper operating or mishandling of the stove i e Normal wearing parts that are in contact with the fire baffle bricks and door gaskets Costs of transport assembly and disassembly and glass breakage or cracks structural changes to the stove are not covered by warranty Only use authentic spare parts that are designed for th stove 13 Replacement Parts List 13 1 Replace Tiles 13 2 Replace Glass 13 2 1 Replace glass and door h
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