ENERZONE E.P.A. WOOD STOVE MANUAL Solution 1.6 Solution 1.8 Solution 2.3 Solution 2.9 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.. 1700, Leon-Harmel, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada G1N 4R9 Tel : (418) 527-3060 Fax : (418) 527-4311 www.enerzone-intl.
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 and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 4 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Pedestal or leg kit assembly....................................................................................................5 1.1.2 Installation of the decorative u-shaped inserts ....................................................6 1.1.
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 31 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 CLEANING AND PAINTING YOUR STOVE ......................................................... 31 GLASS ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 GASKETING.......................................................................................................................
SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Enerzone wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Enerzone wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom. 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.
1.1.1 Pedestal or leg kit assembly We suggest assembling the leg kit or pedestal before positioning the stove. See table 1.1.1 below: 1- Unscrew the 4 bolts in order to remove the 2 steel supports. Dispose of the two steel supports. They are no longer required. Note : Parts may vary slightly from one model to another but the assembly procedure remains the same. 2(A) - Fix the pedestal base using the 4 bolts and washers removed in the previous step.
1.1.2 Installation of the decorative u-shaped inserts Your freestanding Enerzone wood stove is equipped with decorative u-shaped inserts. See table 1.1.2 below for installation instructions : 1- Remove the 7 screws that retain the side panels and the rear heat shield deflector. 2- Remove the side panels and clip the U-shaped inserts (choose between gold or nickel finish) at the top and bottom of each panel. 3- Screw the side panels and heat shield deflector back into place. Table 1.1.
1.1.3 Door overlay installation In order to complete the assembly of your freestanding Enerzone wood stove, you need to install the door overlay. See table 1.1.3 below for installation instructions : 1- Position the overlay on the door frame and fix it in place from behind using the 4 screws. Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay. Table 1.1.
1.1.4 Optional air mate installation Most freestanding Enerzone wood stoves can be equipped with an optional air mate. This device accumulates heat and increases the air flow. See tale1.1.4 below for installation instructions : 1- Remove the 3 screws holding the rear eat 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. Table 1.1.
1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove.
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1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding You may decrease the minimum clearances to combustible materials by installing heat radiation shields between the walls or the ceiling and the stove. Those heat radiation shields must be installed permanently, and must be made of a heat-resistant or heat-tolerant material.
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 protection is required with the pedestal models for spark and ash shielding, but not for limiting floor temperatures from the radiant heat of the stove.
SECTION 2.0 2.1 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: • A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimney, which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. • A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry construction with an inside liner), or a factory built chimney.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, or clay tiles, sealed together with fire cement, or have a listed solid fuel burning stainless steel liner. Round chimneys are the most efficient. The interior diameter of the chimney should be identical to the stove's smoke exhaust.
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. For installation instructions, we advise you to consult your chimney manufacturer whose products are sold at many North American retailers of wood stoves and related heating accessories.
Typical installation through the wall Wall support system If your chimney must rise along an outside wall, you need to connect it to your stove through an adjacent wall.
Typical installation through the ceiling Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level.
2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guidelines below. You may want to use a factory-built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code in your region. It must normally be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement.
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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 galvanized steel.
FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.
2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Enerzone 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 chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the stove. If you test the draft using a pressure gauge, the reading should be between .05 - .07 inches of water column (w.c.) at a medium-high fire.
2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Enerzone stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove. By forcing hot air toward the front, the blower enables you to extend the radiation and convection power of your stove. You can purchase this option through your E.P.A Enerzone dealer. Make sure to specify the correct part number : AC01000.
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). • • DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING. • DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION • These stoves are designed for safe operation WHEN BURNING WOOD ONLY. Altering or modifying the unit or installation without proper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety listing, and may result in a safety hazard. • For safety reasons, never leave the unit unattended with the door open or ajar.
3.2 • Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may break if any solid object heavily contacts it. • Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during the lighting operation, and during refuelling. Leaving the door open continuously could seriously overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles.
Energy yield (millions of BTU/cord) Oak 29 Sugar Maple 28 Beech 26 High energy yield Yellow birch 25 Ash 24 Elm 23 Larch (Tamarack) 23 Red Maple 23 Douglas red fir 23 Medium energy yield Silver birch 22 Alder 18 Poplar 17 Hemlock 17 Spruce 17 Pine 17 Low energy yield Bass 16 Fir 13 Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources – Canada Wood species TABLE 3.2 Energy yield for wood species 3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market.
3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burning. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is damp. If it turns black and does not start burning until five minutes or more, it is green and wet. If it hisses at any time, the wood is soaked and will not burn until the excess of moisture is boiled away. 3.
Intensity Low Medium Low Medium High High Draft Setting Push Control to end of travel. Pull Control by 3/8” from closed position. Pull Control by 3/4” from closed position Pull Control to end of travel. Table 3.4 Closing the draft control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency, and may result in creosote build-up in the chimney (which could lead to a future chimney fire). CAUTION: THE ADJUSTMENT RANGE SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED FOR INCREASED FIRING FOR ANY REASON.
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 the door very slowly. Open it by 2” to 4” (52 to 104 mm) for 10 to 15 seconds before opening it completely.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 650oC heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively. To retrieve the original finish, use the paint supplied by the manufacturer. 4.2 GLASS Under normal operation the glass is designed to stay clean.
Glass specifications: Robax 5mm dimensions Solution 1.6 14 1/2" x 8 5/8" Solution 1.8 & 2.3 17 3/32" x 9 13/16" Solution 2.9 15 1/2" x 11 1/8" GLASS FRAME GLASS GLASS RETAINER DOOR FRAME DOOR OVERLAY 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.
• Clear the ashes from the area where the ash dump plug normally sits so that it will properly seat against the opening edges. Tap it down with your poker to ensure proper seating. • Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. This closed container should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible (heat sensitive) materials, pending final disposal.
4.6 BAFFLE INSTALLATION 4.6.1 Baffle installation for Solution 1.6 model All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.1 (B) for the firebrick layout. WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL FRONT TUBE VERMICULITE BAFFLE FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT REAR AND MIDDLE TUBES Figure 4.6.1 (A) – Baffle installation for Solution 1.
4.6.2 Baffle installation for Solution 1.8 model All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.2 (B) for the firebrick layout. WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL FRONT TUBE VERMICULITE BAFFLE REAR AND MIDDLE TUBES FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT Figure 4.6.2 (A) - Baffle installation for Solution 1.
4.6.3 Baffle installation for Solution 2.3 model All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.3 (B) for the firebrick layout. WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL VERMICULITE BAFFLE REAR AND MIDDLE TUBES FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT Figure 4.6.3 (A) - Baffle installation for Solution 2.
4.6.4 Baffle installation for Solution 2.9 model All firebrick and ceramic wool baffles must be properly in place for correct burning operation. Have any damaged firebricks replaced. Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged. See figure 4.6.4 (B) for the firebrick layout. WOOL WEIGHT CERAMIC WOOL VERMICULITE BAFFLE TUBES FRONT BAFFLE SUPPORT Figure 4.6.4 (A) - Baffle installation for Solution 2.
4.7 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (see Figure 4.11) 1. Remove cotter pin at RH end of tube. 2. Slide tube to left and lower tube end below RH plenum. 3. Slide tube to right to remove. 4. Reassemble in reverse order using a new cotter pin. The cotter pin is a hammerlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer. 5. Note that any tube can be replaced without disturbing the baffle. Important Notes: #1 #2 Figure 4.
SECTION 5.0 5.1 SPECIFICATIONS SOLUTION 1.6 Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Maximum of 36000 BTU/hr. EPA test (63% default efficiency). Maximum of 45000 BTU/hr. with seasoned cordwood. Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wood. Shipping Weight 315 lbs (143 kg) Firebox Volume 1.6 cu.ft. (0,045 m3) Firebox Floor Area 18’’W x 14’’D (457 mm x 356 mm) Door Opening Size 15.
5.2 SOLUTION 1.8 Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Maximum of 39000 BTU/hr. EPA test (63% default efficiency). Maximum of 65000 BTU/hr. with seasoned cordwood. Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wood. Shipping Weight 390 lbs (177 kg) Firebox Volume 1.8 cu.ft. (0,05 m3) Firebox Floor Area 21’’W x 14.5’’D (533 mm x 368 mm) Door Opening Size 17.
5.3 SOLUTION 2.3 Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Maximum of 49000 BTU/hr. EPA test (63% default efficiency). Maximum of 75000 BTU/hr. with seasoned cordwood. Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wood. Shipping Weight 430 lbs (195 kg) Firebox Volume 2.3 cu.ft. (0,065 m3) Firebox Floor Area 21’’W x 17.25’’D (533 mm x 438 mm) Door Opening Size 17.
5.4 SOLUTION 2.9 Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards ULC S627 (CSA B366.2) & UL 1482 residential. Heat Output Maximum of 52000 BTU/hr. EPA test (63% default efficiency). Maximum of 85000 BTU/hr. with seasoned cordwood. Range Will vary with usage depending on the type and condition of cord wood. Shipping Weight 465 lbs (211 kg) Firebox Volume 2.9 cu.ft. (0,082 m3) Firebox Floor Area 17’’W x 19,75’’D (432 mm x 502 mm) Door Opening Size 15.5” wide x 9.
ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME 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. Products covered under this warranty must have been manufactured after the revision date indicated below.
