FIREVIEW STOVES are listed to ULC Standards S-627 & UL 1482 by Warnock Hersey Professional Services Ltd. MODELS 1840 &1842 INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIREVIEW™ WOOD-BURNING COOKSTOVES Important! Read this entire manual before you install or use your new cookstove. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely. Failure to follow these directions could create a fire / safety hazard, and could void the warranty on your stove. • GAS MODEL 1842-G: See important safety instructions, Page 3. • General Safety • • • • • • • • • • • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.
• Have the chimney inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. A chimney fire is a safety hazard. In the event of a chimney fire: • • • 1. Close all combustion air dampers on the stove immediately. 2. Close the oven damper to restrict the flow of heat up the chimney. 3. Immediately call the fire department. 4. Prepare to get everyone out of the house in case the fire spreads. 5. Go outside and check to ensure that hot ashes do not ignite shingles or other nearby combustibles. 6.
WARNING: This product must be installed by a • If you smell gas: • • • • • • licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts approval code # G1-1202-18. 1. This installation must conform to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installations must conform to American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1–latest edition (**) or CSA-B149– latest edition (***) installation codes. 2.
Contents 2 2 3 Chimney Function & Draft: Chimney Height Cold or Over-Sized Flue or Liner “Stack Effect” & Negative Pressure 22 22 22 22 6 Operating Your Fireview Stove 23 23 24 24 25 Safety Instructions General Safety Woodstove Safety Gas Appliance Safety (Model 1842-G) Getting Acquainted Unpacking & Assembly Removing & Replacing Firebrick & Grate Removing Stove from Skid Assembly Flue Boot Assembly Cabinet Assembly Pipe Damper Installation Installation Clearances & Heat Shields: Reducing Clearances
Getting Acquainted With Your Fireview™ Cookstove This owner’s manual is an important tool, and should be kept near the stove for reference. If you sell your stove, pass the manual along to the new owner, so that they too can enjoy the full benefits of this appliance. The performance of your stove will be directly affected not only by how you operate it, but also by the quality of materials and workmanship used in its installation (especially the chimney and connections), and the quality of wood you burn.
6. Cookplates – install right and center plates first (radiused edge on bottom to front of stove), then follow instructions for installing left plate and lift handle (see “Cabinet Assembly”). (Center plate has no reinforcing bar.) Removing Stove from Skid 1. Remove plastic from box(es) on cooktop. 2. Remove heat shield (if ordered) and cabinet box from cooktop. 3. Remove shrink wrap from rest of stove. 4. Remove ash pan from behind ash door. 5.
holes in the left side of the bracket and the rear hole of the right bracket. Position the cabinet as far back on the stove as the bolt holes will allow, leaving a slight air space between the cooktop and splashback. Attach locknuts to the bolts and tighten. 3. Screw the bolt through the front hole in the right bracket into the threaded hole in the trim rail. 4. Insert the lift handle through the left bracket. Bolt it to the left cook plate using the bolt and nut provided.
consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit. the flue pipe from the flue boot to the top of the cabinet; the main section covers the stove body and flue boot. Instructions are included with the shield. NOTE: Read the sections on clearances, floor protection and chimneys before you begin installation. Follow building codes, installation requirements and restrictions in your area. Contact your local building or fire officials if you have any questions or concerns.
Step (a): Calculate R of proposed system. 4" brick of C = 1.25, therefore Rbrick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80 1/8" mineral board of k = 0.29, therefore Rmin.bd. = 1/0.29 x 0.125 = 0.431 Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral board = 0.8 + 0.431 = 1.231 Step (b): Compare proposed system R of 1.231 to specified R of 0.60. Since proposed system R is greater than required, the system is acceptable.
supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa). The gas supply pressure for checking the regulator setting shall be at least eleven inches water column. Gas Piping to Stove With liquid propane gas, the size of the piping to the stove is determined by the length of the run form the supply to the stove, and should be determined by your gas fitter. When connecting pipe to the die cast regulator, use two wrenches.
Chart of Clearances The following clearances must be observed. If two or more clearances to combustibles contradict each other, the greater distance applies and must be maintained. Model 1842-G: Observe all instructions on the gas appliance rating plate for minimum clearances to any adjacent vertical combustible surfaces. Gas ranges require a CSA approved stainless steel gas flex line or flexible copper coil ½” in diameter and at least three feet long so the stove can be moved for service.
Optional Heat Shield Kit A heat shield kit is available for your cookstove. It allows you to substantially reduce required clearances to combustibles. (See “Chart of Clearances”, previous page.) The heat shield kit (#3285 stove shield, #3286 pipe shield) covers the stove body, flue boot and stove pipe. Heat shields are installed simply and easily. (Phillips screwdriver, drill and 1/8” drill bit required.) Installation As you look at the stove from the back, there are four sections of heat shield: 1.
Flue Boot Shield: 1. Place the flue boot shield in place between the left and right shields you have installed above. 2. Align the six holes in the flue boot shield with the six holes in the side shields. 3. Fasten with six ½” sheet metal screws provided. Oven Shield (left side, as you face back of stove): 1. Remove the four screws spaced down the left side of the stove, directly above the outside of the stove’s left leg. 2. Remove six screws from left flange of flue boot. 3.
Rough-in Diagrams & Dimensions Drawings and dimensions provided for reference only, showing approximate dimensions for rough-in purposes. Ensure that no ceiling or floor supports will be cut or compromised for chimney installation.
Wood-Burning Basics A wood-burning cookstove is a unique appliance. The chimney, air intakes, dampers, Fireview door, wood and firebox all work together as one system to determine how efficiently and long your fire will burn, and how temperatures will be distributed throughout the cooking surface oven and warmers. Dampers Your Fireview range features two types of dampers: 1. An oven slide damper located at the back left side of the cooktop.
• • • • glass. – striking or slamming the door or glass, splashing liquids on hot glass, etc. Clean glass with low alkaline content commercial stove glass cleaners, available from your dealer. Do not clean the glass when hot. Do not clean with abrasive cleansers. Do not operate the stove with a broken or cracked Fireview glass. Replace glass only with glass supplied from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance. See “Fireview Glass Cleaning & Replacement”, page 34.
Chimney Requirements & Installation Flue Pipes Flue pipes carry exhaust gases from the stove’s flue collar to the chimney. The flue pipe assembly is an extremely important part of a wood-burning system and must be planned and installed carefully. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. This stove must be connected to 1) a listed 6” Type HT (2100°F) chimney per UL 103 or ULC S629, or 2) a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
11. During a chimney fire the chimney connector may vibrate violently. The connector must be securely attached to the pipe and chimney, and individual sections must be securely attached together. 12. Do not connect this stove to an air distribution duct. appliance and does not leak out through the joints between pipe sections. 13. A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling, concealed attic, roof space or closet. 14. Flue pipe assemblies must be stable and secure.
Connections to Pre-Fabricated Metal Chimney: 20
Chimney Connection Systems – Thimbles (Wall Penetration Assemblies): Use one of these connection methods when the connection from the stove to the chimney is made through a combustible wall. A. Brick Masonry: Minimum 3.5-inch thick brick masonry all framed into combustible wall with a minimum of 2-inch brick separation from clay liner to combustibles.
Chimney Height As a general rule, the taller the chimney, the stronger the draft will be. If a chimney is too short, inadequate draft will probably result. If the chimney is too tall, excessive draft can result and may lead to a run-away fire and over-firing of the stove. Inadequate draft is a nuisance; excessive draft can be a safety hazard and can warp the stove.
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 has any powered devices that exhaust house air. 5. There is excessive condensation on windows in winter. 6. A ventilation system is installed in the house. (especially when a stove door or cook plate is opened), and can make it difficult to start and establish a good fire.
4. Open both slide dampers on the left side of the stove. The dampers are “OPEN” when all the way to the BACK of the stove, and “CLOSED” when all the way to the FRONT of the stove. 5. Slide the oven bypass damper on the rear left of the cooktop all the way to the right (OPEN). 6. Open the Fireview door. 7. Check for downdraft.
3. Monitor the fire through the Fireview door. Use the slide dampers on the side of the stove to regulate the flame. Once the firebox has reached good operating temperatures, you will probably notice a “secondary burn” of smoke and gases above the wood. This indicates that your stove is operating very cleanly and efficiently. (If you were to look at the top of your chimney outside the house, you would see very little smoke.) resistance on the chimney / draft system.
5. After disposal, replace the ash pan in the stove, handle facing forward, and close the door. 1. When the fire is out and the stove has cooled for several hours, open the Fireview door and left cook plate. Use the rake provided to push loose ash and small embers through the holes in the grate and into the ash pan. 2. Slide the top side damper all the way to the back. This will align the slots in the damper and the bottom of the left brick.
beneficial with some foods to rotate the pan from time to time during cooking, in order to achieve a more consistent cooking level. with how your dampers control the cooktop temperatures, and which sections are best for various types of cooking. • • • • • As with stovetop cooking, learning how to regulate temperatures in your oven is part science and part art.
• • 5. Unscrew four corner screws holding the interior panel to the door frame, and remove the panel. This will expose the back of the thermometer. 6. Stand the door on its bottom edge. 7. Note temperature reading on the thermometer. 8. Rotate the spring on the back of the thermometer clockwise / counter-clockwise until you have moved the temperature reading up / down by the amount noted in step #3 above. 9. Replace panel on door. 10. Replace door on stove, replace hinge pin caps.
1. Push and turn the burner control knob counterclockwise to the “LIGHT” position. The igniter will begin to spark on both burners. Gas Burner Operation (Model 1842-G) (If the igniter does not spark, ensure burner caps are aligned correctly, with the dimple on the cap in the recess in the burner. If the igniter still does not spark, replace the battery in the igniter. If the problem persists, contact Elmira for assistance.
• Oversized chimney liner – stove is designed for a 6” flue and liner • Negative pressure in house (caused by furnace, exhaust fans, dryer, etc.
• Temperatures vary throughout oven • Fire too hot Top of foods in oven brown / Excessive heat in oven burn excessively Cooktop Cooking: Foods burn / cook too quickly Uneven heat in oven • Food too close to top / back of oven Cooktop too hot • Fire too hot • Oven damper is closed, sending most heat across cooktop Foods cook too slowly Cooktop not hot enough • Fire not hot enough • Oven damper is open, sending most heat up chimney • Inadequate contact between cooking vessel and cooktop Gas Burner
Maintenance & Adjustments Your cookstove will give you years of enjoyment and great cooking with little maintenance. However, some occasional maintenance is required and will keep your stove operating safely and efficiently. through the cleanout opening and into a suitable ash container (You can use the ash pan for this purpose.). Replace the cleanout plate. 6. Follow instructions for “Disposing of Ashes” on page 25 to dispose of the ashes.
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. When 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. Cookplates During the first few hot firings of your Fireview cookstove, the cookplates will begin to change color. This is a normal process. As you burn the stove more, the color will become more consistent across the cooktop.
flames lift off ports they are yellow and usually noisy. You may need to clean the burners. Fireview Glass Cleaning & Replacement To Clean Burners: 1. Lift the burner cap straight up from the base. 2. Clean burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. 3. If the gas orifice opening has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or soft cloth to clean the area. 4. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin.
Replacement gasket and adhesive can be ordered from Elmira Stove Works or your dealer. Loose gasket that is still in good condition can be reapplied using high-temperature silicone. Gasket is sold by the foot, or as an assembly. Installation instructions are supplied with the gasket. Refer to the gasket listing below.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 3. Place the other large fire brick in the firebox and slide it up against the right wall of the firebox. Replace the secondary air tube above the brick and secure in place by tightening the screw. 4. Open the Fireview door. Place the small stainless steel-sheathed fire brick immediately under the door, with the fully sheathed side facing the back of the stove. Insert the bolt through the hole under the door and through the brick.
Glossary of Terms Ash Rake / Ash / Clean-out Tool: tool used to scrape ash from around the oven and flue boot. Ash is scraped from the sides and top of the oven and flue boot, and out clean-out door below the oven. Back-draft (also Down-draft): reversal of air flow in the chimney and stove (air comes down the chimney - caused by negative pressure in building and / or exterior wind conditions – results in emission of smoke through the stove into the room.
Fireview Parts 1 – Installation & Operating Manual (#3372) 32 – Damper Tracks Top/Bottom (#3242) 2 – Cabinet Door & Hinges (#3307) 33 – Damper Track Center (#3243) 3 – Cabinet Door Springs (#1591) 34 – Air Damper Knob (#3319) 4 – Handle, Cabinet Door (#1551) 34A – Air Damper Tube (#3245) 5 – Cabinet Front (Nickel) (#3309) 35 – Cook Plate – Reservoir – Gas (#3222) 6 – Top Cresting (#3317) 36 – Work Surface – Reservoir (#3223) 7 – Cabinet Bracket – Left (#3311) 37 – Oven Rack (#3331) 8 – Cabinet
Options & Accessories Heat Shield Kit (#3285 body, #3286 pipe) Reduces required clearances to allow installation closer to rear walls. Accessories are available through your dealer, or call Elmira Stove Works, 519-669-1281, Toll-free 800-2958498, Fax 519-669-1774.
Warranty Elmira Stove Works’ HelpLine Number 1-800-295-8498 Your Fireview stove is warranted by Elmira Stove Works to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Elmira Stove Works will replace any parts which become defective during the period of this warranty. Glass, enamel, porcelain coatings and nickel plating are not covered by warranty. The warranty does not include normal wear of fire brick, firebox parts or gaskets.
