TRANQUILITY WOOD STOVE INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 17‐VL, 50‐SVL17 & 50‐TVL17 17‐VLP, 50‐SVL17P & 50‐TVL17P Manufactured By: England’s Stove Works, Inc. PO Box 206 Monroe, VA 24574 Rev. 5/2015 CAUTION Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this wood fuel‐ burning appliance. Keep children, furniture, fixtures and all combustibles away from any heating appliance. SAFETY NOTICE Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS UNIT, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE DEALER. CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT @ 1‐800‐245‐6489 Mobile Home Use: This freestanding wood unit is approved for mobile home or doublewide installation with the outside combustion air hook‐ up. See the “Installation” section of this manual for details pertaining to mobile home installations. Mobile home installation must be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Operation Introduction ................................. 4 Specifications Heating Specifications .................. 5 Dimensions................................... 5 EPA Compliance ........................... 5 Installation Installation Overview ................... 6 Clearances to Combustibles......... 7 Venting Introduction .................... 8 Venting Guidelines ....................... 8 Additional Venting Information ...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this fine product from England’s Stove Works! England’s Stove Works was started, and is still owned by, a family that believes strongly in a “Do It Yourself” spirit; that’s one reason you found this product at your favorite “Do It Yourself” store. We intentionally design and build our stoves so that any homeowner can maintain their unit with basic tools, and we’re always more than happy to show you how to do the job as easily and as inexpensively as possible.
SPECIFICATIONS Heating Specifications Maximum Heat Output ...................................................................... 40,000 BTU/hr Maximum Burn Time** ................................................................................ 6 hours Approximate Square Footage Heated*** ..................................... 500 ‐ 1200 sq. ft. Firebox Capacity ....................................................................................... 45 pounds Flue Collar ............................
INSTALLATION Installation Overview When choosing a location for your new stove, there are a multitude of factors that should be taken into account before beginning the installation. 1. Traffic Patterns – To help prevent accidents, the stove should be placed in a location where it is out of the way of normal travel through the home. 2. Heat Flow – When deciding on a location for the stove, consider the way heat moves throughout your home.
INSTALLATION Clearances to Combustibles Parallel Wall Installation D C A B Corner Installation E Single Wall Chimney Connector Unprotected Surface Double Wall Chimney Connector Unprotected Surface F Unit to Side Wall Chimney Connector to Side Wall Chimney Connector to Rear Wall Unit to Rear Wall Unit to Corner Chimney Connector to Corner A in. (mm.) B in. (mm.) C in. (mm.) D in. (mm.) E in. (mm.) F in. (mm.) 12 (304.8) 19.5 (495.3) 12 (304.8) 10 (254.0) 7 (177.8) 15 (381.
INSTALLATION Venting Introduction This wood stove operates on a natural draft system, in which the chimney system pulls air through the stove. This unit must be installed in accordance with the following detailed descriptions of venting techniques; not installing the stove in accordance with the details listed here can result in poor stove performance, property damage, bodily injury or death. Avoid make‐shift compromises when installing the venting system.
INSTALLATION Additional Venting Information Do not mix and match components from different pipe manufacturers when assembling your venting system (i.e. Do NOT use venting pipe from one manufacturer and a thimble from another). We require a minimum chimney height of 15.0 ft. Chimney systems shorter than this may not create the amount of draft which is required to operate this wood burning unit.
INSTALLATION Wall Pass‐Throughs In Canada, the installation must conform to CAN/CSA‐B365 when passing through combustible construction.
INSTALLATION Approved Venting Method 1: Through the Wall Factory Built Chimney 10 ft. 3.0 ft. 2.0 ft. Termination Cap Storm Collar 18.0 in. Roof Flashing The 10‐3‐2 Rule: The chimney system must terminate 3.0 ft. above the point where its centerline passes through the roof AND the chimney must terminate 2.0 ft. above any part of the dwelling within a 10 ft. radius of the chimney.
INSTALLATION Approved Venting Method 2: Through the Ceiling Termination Cap 3.0 ft. 2.0 ft. 10 ft. The 10‐3‐2 Rule: The chimney system must terminate 3.0 ft. above the point where its centerline passes through the roof AND the chimney must terminate 2.0 ft. above any part of the dwelling within a 10 ft. radius of the chimney.
INSTALLATION Approved Venting Method 3: Internal or External Masonry Chimney System Chimney liner cross‐sectional area (Length x Width) must be no larger than twice the cross‐ sectional area of the flue collar (2 x 28.27 in2 = 56.55 in2). If chimney liner is larger than 56.55 in2, relining with a 5.5” or 6.0” liner is required Masonry Thimble with proper clearance to combustibles The 10‐3‐2 Rule: The chimney system must terminate 3.0 ft.
INSTALLATION WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Caution NEVER draw outside combustion air from: Wall, floor or ceiling cavity or enclosed space such as an attic, garage or crawl space. Mobile Home Installation The wood stove MUST be secured to the floor of the mobile home using lag bolts and the holes provided in the bottom of the unit for this Chimney Cap/Spark Arrestor purpose.
FLOOR PROTECTION This wood stove requires a non‐combustible floor protector if the stove is to be installed on a combustible floor. If the floor the stove is to be installed on is already non‐combustible (i.e. a concrete floor in a basement), no floor protection is needed (although a decorative floor protector can still be used for aesthetic reasons).
FLOOR PROTECTION R Value Calculation An easy means of determining if a proposed alternate floor protector meets requirements is to follow this procedure: 1) Convert specification to R‐value: i R‐value is given – no conversion is needed ii k‐factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = 1/k x T iii C‐factor is given: R = 1/C 2) Determine the R‐value of the proposed alternate floor protector: i Use the correct formula given in step 1 (above) to convert values not expressed as “R.
OPERATION Break‐In Fires This wood burning unit is constructed of heavy gauge steel and cast iron and is built to last a long time. However, in order to ensure no excessive thermal stresses are induced on the metal during the first fire, three break‐in fires should be burned, each one slightly hotter than the last.
OPERATION England’s Stove Works, Inc. always recommends the use of a magnetic stove thermometer, so that the temperature of the unit can be monitored.
OPERATION Additional Safety Guidelines The installation of smoke detectors is highly recommended when installing this or any other solid fuel burning appliance. Smoke detectors should be located near or in every room of the home, particularly sleeping rooms. A smoke detector can be installed in the same room as this cordwood burning unit; installing the smoke detector too close to the unit can lead to nuisance alarms due to slight wisps of smoke emitted during the fire starting or reloading process.
MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Inspect the firebox for ash accumulation; remove excess ash and follow instructions below regarding disposal. Ash should not be allowed to accumulate in the stove to the point that it covers the coal bed air inlets. Monthly Maintenance Check the blower for dust accumulation (if installed); check the door handle for proper operation and to be certain an airtight seal is still being made by the door.
MAINTENANCE Inspecting Gaskets An airtight seal at the door opening is crucial to proper stove performance. Any air leakage at this area can cause an over‐fire situation and is therefore a serious safety threat. Because of this, gaskets should always be maintained in good condition. Gasket tightness can be checked using the “dollar‐bill” method: Place a dollar bill between the gasket and the stove body (at the location where the gasket meets the stove).
REPLACING COMPONENTS Glass This unit has a ceramic glass panel (Part No. AC‐G40) in the viewing door; self adhesive window gasket is included with replacement windows purchased directly from England’s Stove Works. Never replace ceramic glass with tempered or any other type of glass and never operate this unit with cracked or broken glass. Glass Size: 14.5 in. (368.3 mm) x 10.75 in. (273.05 mm) Glass Type: 5mm Ceramic Glass (Keralite Pyroceram) Glass Manufacturer: Eurokera Glass Precautions 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Stove smokes into room Cause 1. Weak Draft 2. Negative Pressure in the Home Fire is hard to start 3. Weak Draft Solution(s) 1.1 Be certain chimney is sufficiently tall to meet the 10‐3‐2 rule. 1.2 Add additional height to the chimney. 2.1 Add an outside combustion air hookup to the unit. 3.1 Be certain chimney is sufficiently tall to meet 10‐3‐2 rule. 3.2 Add additional height to the chimney system. 4. Cold Chimney 4.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Diagram No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Not Shown Description Part No. Per Unit Air Control Slider Outside Air Adapter Right Vermiculite Panel Left Vermiculite Panel Rear Vermiculite Panel 9" x 4" x 1.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS DIAGRAM 14 Welded Steel Stove Body 7 15 13 4 5 2 5 Cast Iron Door Assembly 3 6 1 9 10 8 12 11 11 Window Retaining Screws Page | 25
You may write your unit’s Manufacture Date and Serial Number in the blank spaces on this sample tag, for future reference. This sample tag also shows the safety info. such as UL (ULC) testing standard, etc. for your local officials, or anyone else who may need reference information.
LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY From the date of purchase to the original owner The manufacturer extends the following warranties: Five Year Period: 1. Carbon steel and welded seams in the firebox are covered for five (5) years against splitting. 2. The cast iron door and hinges are covered for five (5) years against cracking. One Year Period: 1. Electrical components, accessory items, glass and the painted surface of the stove are covered for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Procedure Purchaser must give notice of claim of defect within the warranty period and pay transportation to and from a service center designated by the manufacturer. The dealer from which the unit was purchased or the factory, at our option, will perform the warranty service. Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION for England’s Stove Works® Purchaser Information I. Purchased By (Name) _________________________________________ II. Address ____________________________________________________ III. City_______________________State________Zip Code ____________ IV. Telephone Number ___________________________________________ V. Email Address _______________________________________________ Dealer Information VI. Purchased From _____________________________________________ VII.
Important Notice This registration information MUST be on file for this warranty to be valid. Please mail this information within thirty (30) days from the original date of purchase. Use any of these three easy ways to send your warranty information in! Mailing Address England’s Stove Works, Inc. Technical Support Department P.O. Box 206 Monroe, Virginia 24574 Fax Number (434) 929-4810 – Twenty-four hours a day. Online Registration Visit our warranty registration website at: http://www.englanderstoves.
WOOD - Meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood PLEASE NOTE: emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015 EPA INFORMATION The following additions to your owner’s manual will enable you to achieve optimal emissions performance from your stove. Important safety tips are also included. ‐ Proper Installation – Please refer to the Installation section of your owner’s manual and follow the guidelines listed therein for safety and for optimal emissions performance.
installation. Venting Guidelines: ALWAYS install vent pipe in strict adherence to the instructions and clearances included with your venting system. • DO NOT connect this wood stove to a chimney flue which also serves another appliance. • DO NOT install a flue pipe damper or any other restrictive device in the exhaust venting system of this unit. • USE an approved wall thimble when passing through a wall and a ceiling support/fire stop when passing through a ceiling.
‐ ‐ ‐ Fuel loading and re‐loading: Practical Tips for Building a Fire – See your owner’s manual for information on loading (and re‐loading) your fuel, as well as for fire‐starting procedures (i.e. ‘Building a Fire’). Top‐Down Fires: The US EPA recognizes ‘the effectiveness of the top‐down approach for starting fires.’ A good tutorial for this approach may be found at http://woodheat.org/top‐down‐steps.html .
‐ WHAT FUELS NOT TO USE: CAUTION NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE‐TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE. ADDITIONALLY, NEVER APPLY FIRE‐STARTER TO ANY HOT SURFACE OR EMBERS IN THE STOVE. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
‐ ‐ Air Controls: SEE YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL for information on the Proper Use of Air Controls (in the Operation section). ASH REMOVAL – Follow your Owner’s manual’s instructions regarding removal and disposal of ashes. ‐ REPLACEMENT of parts that are critical to emissions performance – Follow your Owner’s manual’s instructions regarding replacement of gaskets and other parts that are critical to emissions performance. Remember: “This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation.
otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.” ‐ Warranty: See your Owner’s manual for a Warranty Registration instruction page, as well as instructions for warranty procedures. For parts, warranty replacement procedures may be found at our parts store site: www.store.heatredefined.
