OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BRECKWELL® Exceptional Heat, Outstanding Value MODEL: SW740 CAUTION! Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Improper Installation Could Void Your Warranty! SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions.
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products. By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY! Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year. Future generations will thank you. The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482, UM-84, ULC-S627, and ULC-S628 standards.
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Unpack and Inspect Remove the packing from the appliance and inspect for any damage. Your appliance is packed with the door handle in a nonoperational position for shipping purposes. The correct operating position is with the handle rod pointed towards the floor, at an approximate angle as illustrated below. Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly and not broken (see illustration for proper brick arrangement). Make sure that the baffle board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is offered in three different configurations of which you get to choose. You have the option to install your new heater as a freestanding heater on a pedestal, on legs or as a fireplace insert. You must purchase the desired kit separately from your appliance dealer. Read and follow the directions in this manual and inside the chosen kit to ensure proper assembly, installation and operation of your new wood heater. Caution! The appliance is very heavy.
FIREPLACE INSERT ASSEMBLY Air Dam Removal For fireplace insert models, an air dam must be removed from the front of the stove. 1. On the front of the stove remove the two (2) screws holding the front plate(26302) in place. 2. Next make two cuts in the insulation(88190) measuring 2.5”(63mm) and 1.5”(38mm) as shown. CAUTION: The insulation is held in place with sharp retaining studs. Use caution when removing the insulation to avoid injury. 3.
INSERT STOVE FACADE ASSEMBLY Breckwell Room Heaters are available as an insert into existing masonry or factory-built fireplaces. Do not alter the existing fireplace in any way either by removing bricks or mortar which could weaken the structural integrity of the fireplace. Note: The facade must be installed before unit is set into its final position. 1) Position stove in fireplace. Align facade panels with fireplace and top of stove. The panels should be flat against the fireplace and standing vertical.
Self-adhesive insulation Top Panel Retainer Attach facade trim. Align mounting screw with center of predrilled mounting hole.
INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE • IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. • USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED. • KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Free Standing Stove Clearances A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of fire or fail to respect required clearances. It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation of the stove.
Insert Stove Clearances MANTEL TOP TRIM SIDE WALL D B SIDE TRIM C A E F FLOOR PROTECTOR A: Side wall: 18” to side of appliance B: Top Trim: 18” above top of appliance C: Side trim: 18” to side of appliance D: Mantle: 24” above top of appliance E: Side Floor Protector: 8” to side of appliance F: Front Floor Protector: 16” in front of appliance (Canadian installations require 18” (457mm) Floor Protection When in MASONRY fireplaces, use a floor protector listed to standard UL 1618.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Special Mobile Home Requirements CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION! - THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
VENTILATION Combustion Air Assembly Instructions This appliance requires a source of combustion air. If your home is of tight construction or has negative pressure problems, you will need an outside source of air. Outside combustion air may be required if : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe) Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the case, we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm. It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. Your smoke pipe should be assembled in such a way that the male section (crimped end) of the pipe faces down.
Chimney Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365 standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National Building Code.
Installation into a Masonry Fireplace: Multiple installation methods may be available in your 4. Uncrate the appliance. Remove all packing materials, and any items stored in the firebox. area. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this unit and notify your 5. WARNING: Any fireplace which has had parts removed or modified to accommodate the installation of this appliance insurance company before proceeding with installation.
Masonry Chimney : Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (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.
Factory Built Chimney : When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, firestops (where needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer.
Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 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” (304.8 mm) of brick masonry between the clay liner and wall combustibles.
WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION Your heating unit was designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burned. Waste and other flammable materials should not be burned in your stove. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice. TYPE WEIGHT PER CORD E F F I C I E N C Y SPLITS RANKING MILLIONS BTU’s/CORD (LBS. CU. FT., DRY) Hickory 63 4500 1.0 Well 31.
The First Fires The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited, only burn small fires in your stove for the first four hours of operation. Never open the air control more than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate. Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be smelled during the 3 or 4 first fires. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.
WARNINGS • NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING. • THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD STOVE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK. • NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX. Reloading Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit.
MAINTENANCE Your wood stove is a high efficiency stove and, therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions. Glass • Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks.
REPAIR PARTS LIST IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER. USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Breckwell 27 40566 69848 83339 83343 1 2 3 4 2 3 1 4 LEG, CAST IRON WELDMENT, FRESH AIR 1/4-20 x 3/4 HEX BOLT #10x1/2 HX HD DP OX BLACK SA740L 8 8 1 4 83409 83343 N/S 26317 26298 26299 26308 1 N/S 4 1 2 3 2 4 PEDESTAL BASE PEDESTAL PEDESTAL BACK PEDESTAL CORNER 1/2-20X1/4 HEX HEAD BOLT #10x1/2 HEAD HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW SW740P 3 4 6 4 1 1 1 26278 26279 26277 892295-3 892295-1 892295-2 88055 83386 26414 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 3 4 4 2 5 9 Trim, Facade Top Trim, Facade R
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: 1. THE PART NUMBER 2. THE PART DESCRIPTION 3. THE MODEL NUMBER: 4. THE SERIAL NUMBER: Breckwell P.O.
