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SAFETY NOTICE

<CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP

CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

<IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

<CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION

REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

<FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OWNERS' MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION

DUCT OR SYSTEM

DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY

FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY,

NOT APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOMES.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START

THE FIRE!

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.

ALL SHENANDOAH SOLID FUEL ROOM HEATERS

HAVE BEEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

U.L.TEST STANDARD 1482-1998 TEST STANDARD

Shenandoah R65-E Wood & Coal

Burning Heater Manual (EPA Exempt)

Installation & Operating Instructions

Please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the

Sierra/Shenandoah Heater. We are confident that your new

stove will provide you with years of safe, comfortable and

efficient heating.

This manual describes the installation and operation of the

Shenandoah R-65E coal heater.

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.

Save these instructions for future reference.

SAFETY NOTICE

If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may

result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions.

Check with local building or fire officials about restrictions and

installation inspection requirements in your area.

It is best to have a professional install your Sierra Stove. If

you prefer to install it yourself (see Installation Instructions),

be sure to obtain the proper permits. Have the local building

officials inspect the stove and chimney pipe for safety and

code compliance after the installation is

complete.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Shenandoah R65-E Wood & Coal Burning Heater Manual (EPA Exempt) Installation & Operating Instructions Please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions. GENERAL INFORMATION C o n g ra tu lation s on yo u r p u rc h a s e of th e Sierra/Shenandoah Heater. W e are confident that your new stove will provide you with years of safe, com fortable and efficient heating. This m anual describes the installation and operation of the Shenandoah R-65E coal heater.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Installing a w ood or coral heater is different than other fuel burning appliances. 2. IF APPROVED FLOOR PROTECTION IS NOT USED: Use the follow ing calculation to determine if a proposed alternate floor protector meets the requirements listed in the appliance manual. • Failure to install correctly could result in a serious fire with loss of life and property. a.
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5. M inimum clearances from combustible materials w ith protection: D. Connector Pipe Installation This connector pipe connects the heater to the chimney. The distances betw een the sides and/or back can be reduced by placing an approved wall protection panel over the combustible walls. Consult NFPA 211 for reduced clearances allowed a proper installation. On Shenandoah heaters, this pipe should be at least 6 inches in diameter, 24 gauge, or heavier, black pipe.
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E. Proper Draft The chimney draft greatly influences the operation. Too little draft can cause smoke to puff from the thermostat damper or from the door. To increase draft: use a larger flue pipe, shorten connector pipe or extend chimney height. Too much draft could cause overheating. A barom etric damper installed in the connector pipe close to the heater can control excessive draft. The flue area of the chimney should be a minimum area equivalent to 6 inch diameter flue pipe.
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3. Brick Chimney w ith Fireplace: The heater can be vented into the fireplace by sealing the opening w ith noncombustible material and material and extending the connector pipe into the chimney dam per. Refer to your local codes (see Figure 5). B. Starting the Fire and Burning Techniques Warning: Do not 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.
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5. Close door and latch. though some ash is desired to help keep the grates cool, it is essential that ask is not allow ed to block the air passage. If this occurs the fire will cool dow n and may go out. If fire bed is small, move the thermostat knob to HIGH and fire will recover more quickly. Then adjust to lower setting. To sustain the fire bed, add fuel while the bed of coals is hot. For normal operation add coals tw ice per day, morning and evening.
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material and ashes from the heater and start a new fire. The fire should be allow ed to go out. 3. DO NOT attempt to remove hot live coals. 4. Each installation will vary slightly. Therefore, only w ith experience can the best firing procedure be determ ined. 5. Opening the Fill Door Chimney inspection and cleaning M aking sure smoke outlet damper is FULL OPEN, open the door ½ inch for 15 seconds before opening it completely.
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PERFORMANCE TIPS (continued) 3. stores. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the flue liner. Chimney cleaning service is available in most areas. Use poker with tip vertical and down to remove ashes from the edges of the grate next to the firebrick. 4. Remove the ashes. Do not allow them to build up under the grate in the ash pan. 5. Keep pipe damper open until fire has rekindled. 6. Check quality of coal being used. It must be good quality with low ash yield. 7.
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By determining the type of adjustment desired, the follow ing procedure will make it simple and quick. 1. 4. If door is tight on hinge side thus causing the door to feel springy just prior to latch, If neither steps 2 or 3 adjusts as desired, loosen catch (2 bolts0 and position in or out as required (see figure below) To check for gasket seal, place a folded sheet of paper betw een the door and frame with the door shut. Pull paper to feel friction betw een the gasket and door frame.