CHINOOK 20 SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC STOVE: CK20F Report # 142-S-11d-2 Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner. Homeowner: Please save these instructions for future reference. The authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fire department, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit. Manufactured By Valley Comfort Systems Inc.
CHINOOK 20 Page 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________ 3 SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________________________________________ 4 PRODUCT INFORMATION _____________________________________________________ 5 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—CHINOOK 20 (CK20F) ...................................................................
CHINOOK 20 Page 3 INTRODUCTION To Our Valued Customers Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing a Blaze King catalytic wood burning stove. This owner's manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new stove. Please carefully read these requirements for safe installation and proper operation before installing and using your stove. Obtain permits from the Building Inspector or Fire Department, if local laws require.
CHINOOK 20 Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Model Chinook 20 (catalytic) Height Width Depth 32 7/8” (835 mm) 24” (610 mm) (without removable bypass handle) 28 3/8” (721 mm) (without optional fan kit) 29 1/4” (743 mm) (with optional fan kit) Flue collar Recommended flue draft 6" I.D. .05" water column (on high burn) Fire door opening 15 5/8" x 8" (397 mm x 203 mm) Firebox Depth Width Height Capacity 16" (406 mm) brick to brick, 18.5” (470 mm) brick to glass. 17.5" (445 mm) 10 3/4" (273 mm) 2.75 cu. ft.
CHINOOK 20 Page 5 PRODUCT INFORMATION APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS—Chinook CK20F 12" 7 25 8" 12" 1 4 8" 1 16 2" 7 1 32 8" 32 4" 5 11 8" 7 9 8" 22" 3 1 28 8" 29 4" (with optional fan) 1 9 4" 1 5 4" 1 25 4" 1 3 4" 24" OM-CK20 E V1.
CHINOOK 20 Page 6 CERTIFICATION LABEL CHINOOK SN - BLAZE KING CATALYST STOVE - POÊLE À BOIS CATALYTIQUE Report # 142-S-11d-2 Room Heater, Solid Fuel Type, Also For Use In Mobile Homes. / Appareille Approuvée De Type Carburant Solide, Aussi Adapte Pour Installer Une Maison Mobile. SUITABLE FOR MOBILE-HOME INSTALLATION / CONCU POUR MAISONS MOBILES.
CHINOOK 20 Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IF THIS BLAZE KING STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR OPERATED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
CHINOOK 20 Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. Never try to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless instructions are given in this manual. All other work must be done by a trained technician. Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near this appliance. Allow the appliance to cool down before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Over firing the appliance may cause a house fire. Never burn the stove so hot that the stove or chimney connector begins to glow.
CHINOOK 20 Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont. This appliance is designed and approved for burning cord wood only. DO NOT burn trash, garbage, artificial or paper logs, gift wrappings, coal, lighter fluids, chemical cleaners, chemical starters, treated or painted wood, driftwood or foil-backed paper such as gum wrappers or cigarette packages. Burn natural wood only. It will void all warranties and safety listings and may damage the catalyst .
CHINOOK 20 Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER WARNING: Use only the specified components listed in this manual. The authority having jurisdiction (such a municipal building department, fire department, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit. Please take time to read these instructions thoroughly. Not following the instructions could result in a faulty installation causing serious problems.
CHINOOK 20 Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MINIMUM CLEARANCES for CHINOOK 20 (CK20F) Residential Installations A B C D Roof exit, parallel and corner. No fan kit required. 10.75” 273mm 6” 153mm 22.75” 578mm 15.25”* 388mm 4” 15.875”* 72” 102mm 403mm 1829mm E F J Wall exit, parallel and corner. No fan kit required. 10.75” 273mm 6” 153mm 22.75” 578mm 15.25”* 388mm 4” 15.875”* 72”* 102mm 403mm 1829mm Alcove, roof or wall exit. Use either fan kit or rear shield and double wall pipe.
CHINOOK 20 Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. COMBUSTION AIR Insure adequate combustion air allowing for all other exhausting type appliances in the dwelling (range hoods, dryers, etc.). In airtight houses it is recommended to install a fresh air inlet into the room where the stove is located, to prevent air starvation. DRAFT Draft is created by the heated air rising in the chimney system. This draft will pull fresh combustion air into the firebox. Recommended draft is .05 in. w.c. operated on high.
CHINOOK 20 Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and “T” section package, fire stops (when needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain the proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer.
CHINOOK 20 Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. CONNECTION TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY Masonry chimney*** Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards (NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed.
CHINOOK 20 Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MOBILE HOME (AND RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS) Either Rear Shield OR Fan kit are required for these installations (See next page for kits and part numbers). Mobile home installations also requires the Outside Air Kit: Z1726B. They are easiest to mount before the stove is installed. See instructions packed with each kit. When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely.
CHINOOK 20 Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont.
CHINOOK 20 Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. DOOR REMOVAL AND CHANGE-OUT If the door needs to be removed or changed out, follow next steps: WARNING: DOOR IS HEAVY AND FALLS OUT WHEN PIN BOLTS ARE PULLED OUT PLEASE HOLD DOOR FIRMLY. 1. Insert a 1/4” Allen key into the bolt head. 2. Secure the nut with a 9/16” wrench. 3. Turn the bolt counterclockwise to remove the nut. 4. Repeat STEP 1-3 on other hinge. 5. Holding the door securely, pull out the bolts. 6. Pull the door away from the stove.
CHINOOK 20 Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. SIDESHIELD REMOVAL AND CHANGE-OUT The side shields can be removed for replacement and access to mobile home tie down holes. To do so, undo the two top screws (A) from the side shield and pull off cover plate. Now undo the other 4 screws holding the side shield and slide out side shield (on right side, remove bypass handle before doing so).
CHINOOK 20 Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOUR FIRST FIRE! The following pages contain information on the major components and operation of your stove. Please take time to read about them as it will give you a better understanding of how your stove works. This understanding will help you to operate your stove properly thus will extend the life of your stove and allow you to get the highest efficiencies from your stove.
CHINOOK 20 Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. FUEL Blaze King recommends using dry seasoned wood, split and stacked and protected from rain for at least 24 months with a moisture content of 13% or lower. It takes a great deal of energy to evaporate the moisture contained in green wood and that energy will not be heating your house. Green or wet wood will greatly increase creosote & combustor problems. Blaze King moisture meters are available at your Blaze King dealer.
CHINOOK 20 Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. 6. Keep the loading door closed over but not latched. Allow the kindling and most of the larger logs to get started before latching the loading door. When the fire has the larger pieces of wood burning, close and latch the loading door, but leave the by-pass door open. Turning down the thermostat too soon may cause a new fire to go out. DO NOT leave your BLAZE KING unattended when the loading door is not tightly closed or the bypass door is open.
CHINOOK 20 Page 22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. this point forward. Should you burn the stove on a very low setting for extended periods of time, you will begin to see creosote deposits forming on the glass door. To remove these deposits, simple run the stove on “High” for a short time, approximately 30 minutes. The “High” setting will burn off most of the deposits. As every pile of wood is different you will learn, over time, which settings are necessary to achieve the optimal fire.
CHINOOK 20 Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. FAN OPERATION If you have the Optional Fan Assembly installed, the fan should be off until the stove reaches normal operating temperatures. After approximately 30 minutes, the fan speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting, i.e.
CHINOOK 20 Page 24 CREOSOTE CREOSOTE — FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
CHINOOK 20 Page 25 MAINTENANCE Your appliance has been manufactured in the Blaze King tradition of high quality. To ensure years of trouble free operation, have your stove serviced regularly by your Blaze King dealer. Periodically during the heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and firebox so your system is ready for next fall. Inspect all firebricks and replace any damaged bricks. A broken firebrick should be replaced to prevent warping of the firebox.
CHINOOK 20 Page 26 MAINTENANCE cont. CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, CLEANING Under certain conditions, ash particles may become attached to the face of the combustor. These may be seen while the combustor is in the glowing stage, or when the fire is out. Any deposit on the visible face of the combustor should be removed. Wait until the fire is out and the stove is cold. (Hot ash in a vacuum cleaner bag will burn.) Brushing the combustor with a soft bristle paint brush will remove some deposits.
CHINOOK 20 Page 27 MAINTENANCE cont. DOOR GLASS, CLEANING The best way to keep the glass clean is to leave the stove on high burn for a period of time after each reloading The moisture which is driven from a new load of wood contributes much of the creosote on the inside of the glass. Removing that moisture at the beginning of the burn cycle helps to keep the glass clean. Leaving the thermostat on a higher setting for 30 minutes to an hour before turning to low for an overnight burn will also help.
CHINOOK 20 Page 28 MAINTENANCE cont. LOADING DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT (Blaze King recommends your dealer perform this task) 1. If the door gasket is to be replaced, be sure you have Blaze King 7/8” fiber glass gasket material, ready to re-install. See your Blaze King dealer. 2. Be sure the fire is out and the stove has cooled down. The door does not have to be removed from the stove. 3. With a pair of pliers, pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it. 4.
CHINOOK 20 Page 29 MAINTENANCE cont. CHIMNEY DRAFTS If you suspect a draft problem in an existing chimney, determine the draft by using a water manometer (or digital draft gauge). The draft should be measured with the stove at medium burn. After the measurement is completed, fill any holes that were made in the chimney connector by using a sheet metal screw of proper size. Recommended draft is .02 -.03 in. w.c. at medium fire.
CHINOOK 20 Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Your Blaze King is designed to allow a wide selection of heat output levels. If you begin to lose control of the amount of heat the stove is emitting, determine the cause early so that major problems may be avoided. The six major needs of a well-controlled fire are: 1. Knowledgeable operator. 2. Adequate air supply. 3. Firewood of good quality and proper size. 4. Catalytic combustor in good condition. 5. Clean chimney, properly sized and installed. 6.
CHINOOK 20 Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING cont. PROBLEM: Too much heat. CAUSE By-Pass door left open. SOLUTION Close the by-pass door. Thermostat set too high. Lower thermostat setting. Loading door gasket leaking, admitting excess air into firebox. Replace door gasket and/or adjust door. See “GASKET INSPECTION” Excessive draft in the chimney. Measure draft with a Manometer. See “DRAFTS”. Consult your Blaze King dealer or a chimney sweep. Install a cap. Thermostat not operating properly.
CHINOOK 20 Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING cont. Combustor plugged or coated. Clean combustor. See “CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR TESTING” Combustor not functioning. Check and test combustor. If needed replace combustor. See “CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR, REPLACING” Thermostat not operating properly. Consult your blaze King Dealer. By-pass door leaking or not closing completely. Inspect and clean area around by-pass doors. Adjust or replace gasket if necessary. Consult your Blaze King Dealer.
No. exploded Part # view 1 H/Z0136 2 H/0137 3 H/Z7005 OM-CK20 E V1.
CHINOOK 20 Page 34 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. OM-CK20 E V1.
OM-CK20 E V1.13 0186-5ft 2443 Z2544 Z4551 Z2430 Z4400G-M Z4498 0255B-3ft 0341C-3ft Z5784EE 0342B 2437 H/Z3025 0102 R/SP1006 Z2452 Z1726B Z2560 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 Side Shield L/R (Mobile home) Outside Air Kit Bypass Handle (Incl. Wood end) Rear Shield Kit Thermostat Knob Black Thermostat CK20 Flue Collar ring 7.25” ID 2” Catalytic Thermometer 4.
CHINOOK 20 Page 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Brick Layout 4 3 9 2 7 6 1 8 5 Number OM-CK20 E V1.13 Brick Size Qty.
CHINOOK 20 Page 37 WARRANTY BLAZE KING WOOD LIMITED WARRANTY Blaze King and its respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fired appliances purchased from an authorized Blaze King dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts.
CHINOOK 20 Page 38 WARRANTY cont. Blaze King Wood Limited 5 Year Warranty Blaze King is the manufacturer of the Blaze King line of heating products. At Blaze King, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each Blaze King stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our limited warranty to the original purchaser.
CHINOOK 20 Page 39 WARRANTY cont. Exclusions and Limitations: 1. This Warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plated surfaces Painted finishes will change color after initial firing and will continue to change through the lifetime of the stove. This is normal occurrence for all high temperature coatings. 2. This Warranty does not cover gasket material or firebrick. 3. Blaze King strongly recommends installation by a certified installer.
CHINOOK 20 Page 40 WARRANTY cont. 17. Blaze King is free of liability for any damages caused by the stove, as well as inconvenience expenses and materials. The Limited Warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages. 18. The Limited Warranty does not cover any loss or damage incurred by the use or removal of any component or 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.
CHINOOK 20 Page 41 NOTES OM-CK20 E V1.
