INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Solution 1.8 (EB00002 model) Safety tested according to ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE www.enerzone-intl.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878-3040 Fax: (418) 878-3001 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site.
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Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ...............................6 1 Safety Information .....................................................................6 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ..................................... 6 2 General Information ...................................................................7 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4.1 Solution 1.8 Specifications ........................................................................................
5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ...............................20 5.1 Stove Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 20 5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance ............................................................................................ 20 5.1.2 Cleaning Door Glass ..................................................................................................... 20 5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket ...............
8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector ............................................................. 39 Appendix 1: Installing the Legs or Pedestal ..............................41 Appendix 2: Installing the Door Overlay Sold as an Option .....44 Appendix 3: Installing Trims ........................................................45 Appendix 4: Installing the Optional Air Mate (AC01230) ...........46 Appendix 5: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Kit (OA10500/AC02090) .........................
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 Safety Information 1.1 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR STOVE OPERATION. • USING A STOVE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE.
2 General Information 2.1 Solution 1.8 Specifications Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S627 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 500 to 1800 sq. ft. (46 to 167 m2) Maximum heat output** (EPA test fuel) Maximum heat output** (natural hardwood fuel) 34,000 BTU/h (10 kW/h) 65,000 BTU/h (19 kW/h) Optimum efficiency 75 % Particulate Emissions 4.3 g/h Test Standard (efficiency) CSA B415.
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2.2 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You Your new Solution 1.8 wood stove is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.
2.3 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Solution 1.8 firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment. The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of the fuel.
3 Fuel 3.1 Materials That Should Not be Burned • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, • SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD • MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES • RAILROAD TIES • LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE 3.2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 3.2.
3.2.3 Log Length Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16” (400 mm). The pieces should be a consistent length, with a maximum of 1” (25 mm) variation from piece to piece. 3.2.4 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split. Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn.
3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door. See Section 5: Maintaining your wood heating system for concerns about creosote.
You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood. 3.3 Manufactured Logs Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be burned, but be careful burning too much of these logs at the same time. Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts.
Burn one or two small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process. Then build bigger and hotter fires until there is no longer any paint smell from the stove. Once the paint smell disappears, your stove is ready for serious heating. 4.2 Lighting Fires Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires. Whatever method you choose, your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly. A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney.
Start by placing three or four full-sized split pieces of dry firewood in the firebox. Next, place 4 or 5 more finely split pieces of firewood (2” to 3” [50 mm to 75 mm] in dia.) on the base logs at right angles (log cabin style). Now place about 10 pieces of finely split kindling on the second layer at right angles. The fire is topped with about 5 sheets of newspaper. You can just bunch them up and stuff them in between the kindling and the underside of the baffle.
wood should provide several hours of heating. The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed. When you burn in cycles, you rarely need to open the stove’s loading door while the wood is flaming. This is an advantage because there is more chance that smoke will leak from the stove when the door is opened as a full fire is burning. This is especially true if the chimney connector has 90 degree elbows and if the chimney runs up the outside wall of the house.
4.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red.
4.3.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the stove’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn the stove down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Here are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand. 4.3.6.
The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience, based on firebox volume. FIREBOX VOLUME <1.5 cubic feet 1.5 c.f. to 2.0 c.f 2.0 c.f. to 2.5 c.f. 2.5 c.f. to 3.0 c.f. >3.0 c.f. MAXIMUM BURN TIME 3 to 5 hours 5 to 6 hours 6 to 8 hours 8 to 9 hours 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation.
when the stove is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying. Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot. In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures, you may see some light brown stains forming, especially at the lower corners of the glass. This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass. When the weather is mild, you may find that letting the fire go out is better than trying to maintain a continuous fire.
5.1.3 Replacing the Door Gasket It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper. Test all around the door. If the paper slips out easily anywhere, it is time to replace the gasket. Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.5 Cleaning and Painting the Stove Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain the finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. 5.2.3 Cleaning the Chimney Chimney cleaning can be a difficult and dangerous job. If you don’t have experience cleaning chimneys, you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time. After having seen the cleaning process, you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on.
PART B - INSTALLATION 6 Safety Information 6.1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings • THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES). • MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED, STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
6.2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Solution 1.8 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. The Solution 1.8 wood stove may not be installed in a sleeping room of a mobile home. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements.
CLEARANCES (SINGLE WALL PIPE) A B C D E F K L CANADA 14’’ (356 mm) 12’’ (305 mm) 7’’ (178 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 22’’ (559 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 84" (213 cm) USA 14’’ (356 mm) 12’’ (305 mm) 7’’ (178 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 22’’ (559 mm) 18’’ (457 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 84" (213 cm) CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE) A B C D E F K L CANADA 6’’ (152 mm) 11’’ (279 mm) 5’’ (127 mm) 10’’ (254 mm) 21’’ (533 mm) 19’’ (483 mm) 48" (1220 mm) 84" (213 cm) USA 6’’ (152 mm) 11’’ (279 mm) 5’’ (127 mm) 10’’ (254 mm) 21’’ (533
Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection 28 Solution 1.
7.3 Floor protector Your stove has been conceived to prevent the floor from overheating. However, it must be placed on a noncombustible surface to protect the floor from hot embers that could fall from the stove while loading or cleaning. There are differences between floor protections in Canada and in the United States, as it is illustrated in the table below and on the figure Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection.
7.4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desirable to reduce the minimum installation clearances by placing the stove closer to walls so the installation takes up less floor space. You can safely reduce the minimum clearances by permanently installing a shield between the stove and combustible material. The rules for safe shields can be complicated, so read them carefully and follow them exactly.
Clearances for shield construction Solution 1.
7.4.2 Table of Clearance Reduction Percentages Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides and rear % Type of shield Top % (ceiling) Can/USA (%) USA min. Can/USA (%) USA min. 67 12 po 50 18 po Ceramic tiles, or equivalent noncombustible material, on noncombustible board spaced out at least 25 mm (1 in)* by non-combustible spacers 50 18 po 33 24 po Ceramic tiles, or equivalent noncombustible material, on noncombustible board, with a minimum of 24 gauge (0.
8 The Venting System 8.1 General The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat.
8.2.2 Factory-built Metal Chimneys in mobile homes For use in a mobile home, this stove is to be connected to a 6” in diameter double wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-S629, Standards for 650°C Factory-built chimney. The total length of the flue system should be at least (15) feet including elbows, from the top of the stove. To maintain an effective vapour barrier, insulation and waterproof at the chimney and outside flue pipe, install a mobile home roof flashing and seal it with silicone.
8.2.3 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 6” flue, it should be relined with a suitably listed 6” stainless steel liner.
8.4.1 Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance. Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning. This means that when you light a fire, the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chimney flue warms up.
There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the stove. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house. And second, the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house, meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney, through the stove and into the room.
Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood stoves have a supply of combustion air from outdoors. If you do install an air supply through the wall of the house, be aware that its pressure can be affected during windy weather. If you notice changes in wood stove performance in windy weather, and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove, you should disconnect the outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct.
8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires. The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading.
The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows. Minimum clearance from combustible material: 450 mm (18 in.). The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm (9 in.) if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface.
Appendix 1: Installing the Legs or Pedestal The leg or pedestal kit must be assembled to the firebox before positioning the stove. See installation instructions below: 1- Remove the firebricks, the ash dump plug and the loading door from the stove to avoid breaking any parts and facilitate handling in the followings steps. 2- Gently flip the stove on its back. 3- Remove the (2) transport support bracket which can be discarded. Keep the (4) bolts, washers and nuts since they will be required in step 5.
Leg kit installation: 4- Secure each leg (A) on support (B) using (2) washers (C) and (2) nuts (D) supplied in the kit. Repeat the same mounting procedure for the second support. 5- Secure both leg support assembly to the underside of the firebox using the bolts, washers and nuts removed in step 3. Supports can be installed on either side. Note: Insert each bolt from the inside of the firebox, this will allow the bricks to sit more evenly on the floor of the firebox.
Pedestal kit installation: Follow step 1, 2 and 3 of the leg kit installation. 5- Secure pedestal base to the underside of the firebox using the bolts, washers and nuts removed in step 3. Note: Insert each bolt from the inside of the firebox, this will allow the bricks to sit more evenly on the floor of the firebox. 6- Gently flip the stove back on its pedestal making sure not to put too much weight on the rear edge of the base.
Appendix 2: Installing the Door Overlay Sold as an Option In order to complete the assembly of your wood stove, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: Position the overlay (A) on the door frame and secure it from the inside of the door using the 4 included screws (B). To facilitate the installation, do not tighten the screws until they are all installed.
Appendix 3: Installing Trims Your freestanding SOLUTION 1.8 wood stove is equipped with decorative u-shaped trims. See installation instructions below: 1- Remove the 7 screws that secure the side panels and the rear top air deflector. 2- Slide the panels towards the front to release them from the front brackets. 3- Choose between the gold or nickel “U” shaped decorative insert and remove the protection film before their installation.
Appendix 4: Installing the Optional Air Mate (AC01230) Most freestanding Enerzone wood stoves can be equipped with an optional air mate. This device accumulates heat and increases the air flow. See below for installation instructions: 1- Remove the 3 screws holding the rear heat shield deflector. 2- Position the air mate on top of the stove and fix it in place using the 3 screws removed in step #1. 46 Solution 1.
Appendix 5: Installing (OA10500/AC02090) the Optional Fresh Air Kit When installed with a fresh air kit, the stove must be anchored to the floor This mobile home approved stove requires installation of a fresh air kit (A) and an insulated fresh air intake pipe (B), sold separately. Installation on the back Solution 1.
Appendix 6: Installation and Use of Optional Air Circulation Fan, and Thermodisc (AC01000/AC02055) An optional fan can be installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room. When used regularly, the fan can provide a small increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent. However, the use of a fan should not be used as a way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE FAN’S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE. DO NOT RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE. Solution 1.
Appendix 7: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 1- Remove the hatched bricks as per drawing. 2- Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel. 3- Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole. Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way. 50 Solution 1.
4- Lock it in place by using a cotter pin on the right side. 5- Repeat step 2 and 3 for the other secondary air tubes. To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order. Installation order: A: tubes and cotter pins B: C-cast baffle board C: insulation blanket D: insulation blanket weight E: Baffle board support bracket Solution 1.
Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: 52 Model Type of tube Solution 1.8 Front ► 40 holes of 0.156" Middle rear ► 80 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 80 holes of 0.109’’ Solution 1.
Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram and Parts List Solution 1.
IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
# Item Description Qty 31 24012 CAST IRON LEG WITH LEVELING BOLT 4 31 PL24012PN ENERZONE NICKEL PLATED CAST IRON LEG WITH LEVELING BOLT 4 31 PL24012PG ENERZONE GOLD PLATED CAST IRON LEG WITH LEVELING BOLT 4 32 30050 LEVELING BOLT 3/8-16 X 1 1/2" 4 33 30141 LEG KIT HARDWARE BAG 1 34 PL53786 LEFT OR RIGHT LEG SUPPORT 2 35 AC01110 PEDESTAL AND ASH PAN KIT 1 36 28062 BLACK DRAWER HANDLE 3 25/32" 1 37 30108 MECHANICAL SCREW M4 X 4MM PAN PHILLIPS ZINC 2 38 SE53787 ASH DRAWER FOR PE
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