INSTALLATION OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR FREESTANDING MODELS: BBF, B, R INSERT MODELS: BBF, B, O2 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS Version 7.
WARNING: COUNTRY FLAME RECOMMENDS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTALL AND SERVICE WOOD BURNING STOVES. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SERVICE WILL VOID THE COUNTRY FLAME WARRANTY. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN ALSO RESTRICT, LIMIT, OR VOID A HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE POLICY. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE UNDERTAKING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF WOOD STOVE PROPERTY DAMAGE. A HOUSE FIRE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH CAN OCCUR DUE TO IMPROPER STOVE INSTALLATION.
28 NEVER burn wet or green wood. Firewood should be stored in a dry location away from the elements. 29 Check your chimney system carefully before installation. If in doubt about a chimney’s condition, contact a certified professional. 30 ALWAYS comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as they appear in this manual. 31 See the listing label located on the back of the catalytic stove for additional safety information. 32 ALWAYS start a fire with paper and kindling.
SAFETY NOTES...................................................................................................................................................................3 BBF SAFETY LABEL (FREESTANDING OR INSERT APPROVED).........................................................................5 B SAFETY LABEL (FREESTANDING OR INSERT APPROVED) .............................................................................6 R SAFETY LABEL (FREESTANDING APPROVED ONLY) ......................................
STOVE TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................34 STOVE COMPONENTS..........................................................................................................................................34 MANUAL DRAFT CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................34 CATALYTIC COMBUSTORS....................
APPENDIX B: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE...........................................................................................56 FIRST FIRE, STEP 1................................................................................................................................................56 FIRST FIRE, STEP 2................................................................................................................................................56 FIRST FIRE, STEP 3.............................
APPENDIX G: CHIMNEY & VENTING GUIDE ..........................................................................................................77 VENTING SYSTEMS.......................................................................................................................................................77 THIMBLE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................78 OUTSIDE AIR COMBUSTION ............
Why consider a Country Flame Technologies catalytic stove for your home? EARLY HISTORY During the 1970’s Americans became obsessed with both indoor and outdoor air quality. By the early 1980’s America’s obsession turned into governmental regulatory controls as the screams for improved air quality reached fever pitch.
The purchase of a Country Flame Technologies catalytic stove is usually made based on its looks, its heating capacity, and because of reduced emissions (clean and efficient burn.) Once the catalytic unit has been properly installed in a home, usually the next question asked by the homeowner is how can a catalytic stove’s favorable operational characteristics be maintained over the life of the product? In 2004, the study of woodstove emissions and woodstove efficiency remains a strongly debated issue.
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cannot submit your claim to the place where the product was purchased you may make a written request to the factory by emailing your request along with all of the required information to technical@magnumheat.com . NOTE: Verbal requests will not be recognized. If it is determined that warranty could have been performed by the place of purchase, the factory will deny the claim.
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES 1. FIGURE 1 shows how to measure freestanding clearances for Country Flame catalytic models covered by this manual. Table 1 provides minimum clearances for specific models that must be maintained in FIGURE 1. The installer should familiarize themselves with FIGURE 1 and TABLE 1, understand MINIMUM CLEARANCE requirements, incorporate, and maintain these clearances during installation.
the particular stove being installed in your home. 3. Questions to ask the local code department include but are not limited to: a. Are there any local codes that impact installation and how do they differ from national codes? b. What are the applicable local codes and any differences that will guide the installation of a stove covered in this manual? c. Country Flame stoves are approved for mobile home installation. What are the local codes governing mobile home installation? d.
Reduced clearances CANNOT be applied to the already reduced clearances of a double wall insulated pipe with an added heat shield. EXAMPLE: The rear clearance defined for a Model B (FIGURE 1 and TABLE) measurement B, is listed as twenty inches (20”, 500mm.) This rear clearance, for a Model B may be reduced up to 66% but never less than twelve inches (12”, 300mm) by using either of the wall protection procedures listed in ITEM 5 and ITEM 6. 5.
MODEL R A 3 B 12 C 5 D 42 TABLE 2: ALCOVE CLEARANCES, IN INCHES, REFER TO FIGURE 3 3 If a Model R is to be installed in an Alcove, contact a local building professional or building inspector to obtain information on any local code requirements for such installation. FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. All Country Flame freestanding catalytic woodstoves require a listed floor protector that is noncombustible.
b. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor protector. i. Use the formulas provided in STEP 2 to convert values not expressed as “R.” ii. For multiple layers of material, add each R-value of each layer to determine the materials overall R- Value. c. If the overall R-value of the alternate material is greater than the tested material defined in STEP 1, then the alternate floor protection is acceptable. d. EXAMPLE: i. The tested material was 3/8 inch thick with a k-factor of 0.85. ii.
4 DRAFT REQUIREMENTS: The Country Flame catalytic stove is just one part of the heating system being installed in a home. There are two airflow elements associated with each stove system. There is the (a) room air system and the (b) combustion air system. Combustion airflow is extremely important to the proper operation of a catalytic stove. Proper amounts of combustion air are required to achieve complete combustion in the firebox.
STOVE INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1 Prepare the stove for installation by removing it from its shipping container. Discard all packaging material in an appropriate waste container. WARNING: Do not throw away any stove parts that are included with the stove. 2 The installer and homeowner should familiarize themselves with the stove and adhere to ALL warning labels. Protect the gold trim from any physical damage.
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Country Flame catalytic stoves are approved for installation in factory built wood burning fireplaces. Any fireplace used to install a Country Flame catalytic stove should be listed to UL 127 or ULC S610 standards. Further, Country Flame stoves have been specifically tested and approved for installation in the following manufacturer’s fireplaces: Heatilator, Superior, Preway, Marco, Majestic, Martin.
stove’s flue collar has an inside diameter of 6”. This means the stove’s flue area is approximately 28 square inches, which means the chimney’s cross sectional flue area cannot exceed 84 square inches. Thus, if the clay tile inside the chimney has a dimension larger than 8” (200mm) by 8” (200mm) a full liner would need to be installed in the chimney flue to ensure proper stove draft. The installer should ensure that the proper size chimney tile is installed over the full length of the chimney.
FIGURE 8: FLOOR PROTECTOR DIMENSIONS MODEL G H I BBF B R 8 18 8 8 18 8 8 16 3 TABLE 7: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS OF FLOOR PROTECTOR (in inches) 2. If a floor protector, different from the tested floor protector, is to be used, it must meet or exceed the requirements of the listed R-value of the tested floor protector. To convert alternate floor protectors to their respective R value use the following procedures: a. Convert floor material specification to R-value. i.
4. WARNING: A catalytic stove must always be placed on a listed floor protector if the existing floor where the stove is to be placed is made of any combustible material. IF THE AREA WHERE THE STOVE IS TO BE PLACED IS CARPETED, THE CARPET MUST BE REMOVED. A LISTED FLOOR PROTECTOR IS NEVER TO BE PLACED ON CARPET. CHECK LOCAL CODES FOR ADDITIONAL CARPET RESTRICTIONS AND FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A COUNTRY FLAME FREESTANDING CATALYTIC STOVE IN ANY MOBILE HOME SLEEPING ROOM. WARNING: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A COUNTRY FLAME CATALYTIC STOVE IN A MOBILE HOME. WARNING: A FREESTANDING CATALYTIC STOVE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME MUST BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 24 CFR, PART 3280 (HUD).
should exceed 2.0 for any material used. MOBILE HOME STOVE ATTACHMENT 1 Install combustion air to the bottom of the stove as shown in FIGURE 10 in all mobile home applications. The other end of the combustion air tube is installed through the mobile home floor. 2 A pedestal stove may receive combustion fresh air either through the mobile home floor or through the mobile home exterior wall. FIGURE 11 demonstrates both options.
MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION 1 use. A mobile home floor must be protected against stray sparks, radiant heat build up, or from damage during general 2 This floor protection must meet certain minimum requirements as a thermal barrier. Calculations are provided in this manual for determining if a floor protector meets minimum requirements for a mobile home installation. 3 At no time should a floor protector be placed on top of carpeting.
installation instructions. Contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer to resolve any questions or installation procedures. TABLE 8 shows the required components needed for a typical mobile home installation. Contact a Dura-Vent authorized dealer for the latest specifications and cost for these mobile home chimney system parts or purchase a Mobile Home Kit Number 6DP-MH6” from the same Dura-Vent dealer.
STOVE COMPONENTS Before installing and operating a catalytic stove, locate and identify all the controls and ensure a complete understanding of each. This manual has been organized to assist the installer during installation. This manual has been organized to assist the homeowner in operating and maintaining the catalytic stove at peak performance. Keep this manual and refer to it often.
iv. CAUTION: Do not allow the manual draft control rod to remain pulled completely out (maximum combustion air) and the stove unattended for more than 30 minutes. In this state, the stove will OVER FIRE. Over firing can cause a chimney fire or even worse, a house fire. CATALYTIC COMBUSTORS Catalytic stoves contain catalytic combustors. Approximately 70% to 95% of the chemical energy contained in wood logs turns into heat as they are burned in a conventional stove (assuming optimal operation.
BLOWER UNITS Blowers circulate room air through and around the catalytic stove to provide additional heating capability to the home. Refer to TABLE 5 and TABLE 6 to determine whether a blower is standard or optional on the unit purchased. The blower is designed to pull cool room air into and through the hot stove and back out into the room to provide additional heating value from the stove. Refer to blower specifications on a specific model for specific types and operation of each blower.
3 Uncured or green wood will cause creosote buildup in the chimney, plug the catalyst, and provide little in the way of heat. 4 Well-seasoned wood will improve the heat output of the stove. Fresh cut wood can contain over 80% moisture and this moisture content should be reduced to less than 20% moisture before the cut wood is considered “fuel.” 5 “Seasoning” wood is the most appropriate and lowest cost method of reducing moisture content in cut wood.
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Chimney connectors are also commonly referred to as chimney pipe. Follow the specific chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions for proper installation. It is important to ensure a good tight seal and proper installation of the chimney pipe in order to obtain proper chimney draft once the chimney is completed and the stove is operational. The chimney pipe should have a 6” (150mm) outside diameter for the model R or model O2.
The Model BBF catalytic stove is the largest and heaviest catalytic combustor stove that Country Flame produces. This stove can handle 29-inch cut wood. The stove’s firebox is made from 5/16-inch thick steel. Some of the stove’s combustion components are made from ½-inch thick steel. This stove weighs close to 600 pounds. The Model BBF’s mass is one of its advantages (except to the installer) because as the stove reaches operating temperatures, its thermal mass maintains a uniform burn rate.
MODEL BBF CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN) The Model BBF and Model B blower tray comes will automatically turn on as the stove heats up and automatically turns off when the stove cools down. The by-pass switch allows the homeowner to test the blower system by bypassing the snap disk only when the stove is cool.
INSERT HEIGHT 23.5”/ 597 mm INSERT DEPTH 23.5”/ 597 mm WIDTH AT FRONT 35.75”/ 908 mm WIDTH AT FIREPLACE OPENING 22” / 539 mm WIDTH AT REAR 28” / 711 mm HANDLE DEPTH 7.5” / 184 mm HEARTH EXTENSION Adjustable FLUE SIZE, I.D. 8” / 203 mm DEPTH TO FLUE CRT (From back of stove) 15” / 381 mm WEIGHT WITH BRICK 590 pounds / 268 kg LEG FRAME HEIGHT 6.125”/ 156 mm SHROUD WIDTH 48” / 1219 mm SHROUD HEIGHT 30.
The Model B catalytic stove is the second largest catalytic combustor stove that Country Flame produces. This stove can accommodate a large 24-inch (610mm) cut wood log. This stove has a large firebox whose volume is 3.4 cubic feet. The firebox is made from 5/16-inch thick steel. Some of the firebox combustion parts are made from ½-inch thick steel. This stove weighs in around 560 pounds.
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INSERT HEIGHT 23.5”/ 597 mm INSERT DEPTH 23.5”/ 597 mm WIDTH AT FRONT 33.25”/ 845 mm WIDTH AT FIREPLACE OPENING 22” / 539 mm WIDTH AT REAR 28” / 711 mm HANDLE DEPTH 7.5” / 184 mm HEARTH EXTENSION Adjustable FLUE SIZE, I.D. 8” / 203 mm DEPTH TO FLUE CRT (From back of stove) 14.0625” / 357 mm WEIGHT WITH BRICK 540 pounds / 268 kg LEG FRAME HEIGHT 6.125”/ 156 mm SHROUD WIDTH 46.75” / 1187 mm SHROUD HEIGHT 31.
The Country Flame Model O2 catalytic wood stove is manufactured for use in insert applications only. The Model O2 comes with dual room air blowers. These blowers are mounted one on each side of the stove. These blowers provide efficient heating and movement of room air. The Model O2 can handle 20-inch cut wood logs. Its firebox can be loaded with 2.1 cubic feet of cut wood logs. The stove’s firebox is made from 5/16-inch thick steel. Some of the stove’s firebox parts are made from ½-inch thick steel.
MODEL O2 (INSERT ONLY) CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN) A Country Flame Model O2 catalytic stove is approved as a fireplace insert both in the United States and in Canada. The Model O2 catalytic stove has been tested to UL 1482 (United States) and CAN/ULC-S628 (Canada) standards. The Model O2 catalytic stove must be connected to a code-approved masonry chimney or a listed factory-built fireplace chimney with a direct flue connector inserted into the first chimney liner section.
INSERT HEIGHT 17.5”/ 445 mm INSERT DEPTH 25”/ 635 mm WIDTH AT FRONT 27.25”\\37.75”/ 692 mm \\ 959 mm WIDTH AT FIREPLACE OPENING 18.75” / 476 mm SHROUD WIDTH 42.5” / 1080 mm SHROUD HEIGHT 24” / 152 mm WIDTH AT REAR 22” / 559 mm HANDLE DEPTH 7.5” / 184 mm HEARTH EXTENSION Adjustable FLUE SIZE, I.D. 6” / 152 mm DEPTH TO FLUE CRT (From back of stove) 6.
The Country Flame Model R catalytic stove is approved and listed for use in freestanding and alcove applications only. The Model R has one of the lowest emissions rates of any catalytic stove at 1.5 grams per hour. The firebox is large at 3.5 cubic feet and can handle a 22-inch cut wood log. The look of the Model R makes it stand out as a focal point of any room. With its leg kit installed, the Model R will bring years of warmth and efficient operation to any home.
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WIDTH AT FRONT 27”/ 686 mm WIDTH AT FIREPLACE OPENING 16.625” / 422 mm WIDTH AT REAR 27” / 686 mm HANDLE DEPTH 7.5” / 184 mm HEARTH EXTENSION Adjustable FLUE SIZE, I.D. 6” / 152 mm DEPTH TO FLUE CRT (From back of stove) 13.375” / 340 mm WEIGHT WITH BRICK 400 pounds / 181 kg LEG FRAME HEIGHT 6.125”/ 156 mm EPA EFFICIENCY 72% EPA BTU RANGE 10,600 to 46,800 COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL Manual EMISSION RATE (grams/hour) 1.5 LOG LENGTH, MAXIMUM 22” / 559 mm FIREBOX VOLUME 3.
CATALYST PARTS CF-107 B, BBF, E1 Catalyst Stainless Steel Deflector Shield CF-108 SBF, O2, E2 Catalyst Stainless Steel Deflector Shield R-109 R Catalyst Stainless Steel Deflector Shield PP-422 B, BBF, E1, R Catalyst Holder 7x11 - New - 1 bolt PP-515 B, BBF, E1, R Catalyst Holder 7x11 - Old - 10 bolt PP-516 O2, SBF, E-2 Catalyst Holder 7" Round OO2-A1 O2 (old style) Catalyst Holder 7" Round & Deflector (old) PP-517 B, BBF, E1, R Catalyst 7x11 1990-present PP-518 O2, SBF, E-2 Catalys
REFRACTORY BRICK B-32 BBF-40 B BBF B firebrick - takes 2 (ea) BBF firebrick - takes 2 (ea) E1-100 E1 E1 back firebrick - takes 1 (ea) E1-98 E1 E1 bottom firebrick - takes 2 (ea) PP-74 NC NC firebrick per piece (28) (ea) O2-58 O2 O2 bottom firebrick - takes 2 (ea) O2-62 O2 OV-101 OV-109 OV OV O2 sides & back firebrick - takes 3 (ea) Ovation Brick Bracket - Back Ovation Brick Bracket - Sides PP-868 OV Ovation firebrick - Standard Size PP-868 R-56 OV R Ovation firebrick - Cut Size R fi
HANDLES & KNOBS PP-935 PP-36 Ovation G-100, All wood, Exc. NC-6 Ash Pan Latch Assembly (incl.
MOTORS PP-574 BBF, B, E1 AC motor 600 cfm with attached blade PP-01 R, BBF-26, B-26, E1-26 6602 600CFM motor, detachable blade PP-02 R, BBF-26, B-26, E1-26 Fan blade 10" for PP-01 PP-69 O2, OV-26BF-I O2 Blower - LH PP-69-1 O2, OV-26BF-I O2-94 O2 (old) O2 Blower - RH O2 Retro Fit Blower Bracket - RH (old) O2-96 O2 (old) O2 Retro Fit Blower Bracket - LH (old) PP-79 Ovation Ovation Blower PP-229 M PP-704 CMD 108 CFM Blower (old) 265 CFM Blower (old) PP-76 R Blower basket for Model R TRANSITIO
PP-60 B, BBF, E1 Hood Trim 21 3/8" Brass PP-783 PP-784 B BBF Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model B Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model BBF PP-788 E1 Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model E1 PP-785 NC Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model NC PP-786 O2 Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model O2 PP-883 OV-26BF-I Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - OV Bay Flame PP-1315 PP-759 Custom B Shroud Trim Kit - Custom Sized Brass Shroud Trim Kit - Model B PP-758 BBF Shroud Trim Kit - Model BBF PP-760 E1 Shroud Trim Kit
FIRST FIRE, STEP 1 Please read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or attempting to maintain a Country Flame Catalytic Stove. Failure to follow instructions, warnings, or understand safety issues may result in property damage, bodily injury or even loss of life. FIRST FIRE, STEP 2 All Country Flame catalytic stoves are approved to burn natural untreated properly seasoned wood fuel.
2 Place several pieces of wadded up newspaper between small pieces of seasoned kindling. Add a couple more pieces of wadded up newspaper and then add some small diameter wood, small dry kindling, or even rolled up newspaper. AGAIN, be cautious, as the amount of fuel put in will determine how long the fire burns. The first fire could just be some wadded up paper and kindling to determine how well the stove drafts and to determine if there are any “leaks” in the system.
FIRST LARGE FIRE 1 Repeat the small fire building process, ensuring that the stove controls are in the proper position to start a fire. As the firebox is filled with wood fuel, build on the size of wood that is put on top of the pile of kindling. The firebox can be filled with any amount and size of logs that the stove will handle. 2 Once the firebox has been filled, the newspaper can be lit and the stove door closed. 3 It is important to monitor the fire as it grows in size.
11 An ash bed is helpful in maintaining a hot fire in a catalytic stove. For maximum efficiency, allow an ash build up of 1 to 2 inches in the stove. CAUTION: Never remove ash from a stove with the room air blower operating. The airflow from the room air blower could scatter hot ash or hot embers across the room sparking a house fire! 12 Country Flame catalytic stoves are not equipped with automated thermostatic controls.
If there is any question about installation procedures, proper clearances, required gasket material, or the latest techniques in maintaining a stove in perfect operating condition, please contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers. GLASS-CERAMIC SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer: Euro Kera Window Type: Glass-Ceramic, Kera Lite® KERA LITE® glass-ceramic has a thermal endurance far exceeding that of normal tempered glass.
3. 4. Glass will require cleaning but several techniques are advised to reduce creosote buildup. a. Pull your fire forward to intensify the heat near the glass. b. Each Country Flame stove is equipped with a glass air wash system. Opening the combustion air slides slightly ensures enough air is entering the glass air wash system to be more effective. c. Very long, slow fires starve the glass air wash system and hasten creosote buildup. d.
efficiency. At least once a year, the fan should be removed for cleaning. During cleaning it should be determined if lubrication of the electrical motor is required. High temperature blower motor systems are lubricated at the factory. These motors should require no further lubrication; however, at higher inlet temperatures, increased bearing life can be achieved by annually re-lubricating the motors with 10 to 20 drops of Anderol Number 465 high temperature synthetic lubricant.
3 Removal of the blower tray assembly allows more air to be pulled into the bottom of these stoves thus creating more heat for the room. 4 When electrical power has been restored, reinstall the blower tray assembly and plug the blower system power cord back into the wall receptacle to resume normal operation. 5 In the event of a power failure, Country Flame recommends that the blower tray be removed part way to enhance gravity flow.
THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR Catalytic combustors are designed to withstand 12,000 hours of continuous use or approximately five to six years of operation; however, the life expectancy of any combustor is affected by many variables that can diminish this life expectancy. There are many signs that the combustor is becoming a problem, these include: a) Increased smoke from the chimney b) Creosote buildup c) Sluggish performance d) Excessive smoking e) Increased fuel consumption f) Decreased burn times.
3 Both the distilled water and white vinegar will be required to be heated so ensure that an old pot is available to heat the solution. 4 A large metal wash pan will be required to soak the combustor in after the solution is heated. This wash pan must be large enough to allow the combustor to be completely submerged in the distilled water/vinegar solution. 5 A plastic coated wire or heavy cord will be required.
MECHANICAL CRACKING If the combustor receives a hard bump or is dropped, then mechanical cracking or fracture will occur. Mechanical cracks usually follow a structural line in the ceramic wall. The breakage will not be as random as thermal cracking. Mechanical cracking does not affect the combustor performance as long as all parts of the combustor are in place. Always replace a catalytic combustor with the same combustor as recommend by Country Flame.
MODEL B, BBF, AND R CATALYST INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Be certain that there is no fire in your Country Flame stove and that the unit has had sufficient time to cool. CLEANING INSPECTION To inspect the catalyst, look up inside the stove and locate the catalytic combustor stainless steel plate. Remove the four bolts that allow the stainless steel plate to be removed. Inspect for a dirty or plugged combustor. If dirty, refer to the cleaning information provided earlier in this section.
MODEL O2 CATALYST INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Be certain that there is no fire in your Country Flame stove and that the unit has had sufficient time to cool. CLEANING INSPECTION To inspect the catalyst, look up inside the stove and locate the catalytic combustor stainless steel plate. Remove the four bolts that allow the stainless steel plate to be removed. Inspect for a dirty or plugged combustor. If dirty, refer to the cleaning information provided earlier in this section.
BLOWER THEORY OF OPERATION All Country Flame catalytic stoves come standard or have optional room air blower systems available. These room air blower systems are designed to pull cool air from the living space into, through, and across the hot catalytic stove body thereby returning the exchanged air to the home at an elevated temperature (heated). These blower systems add to the overall heating efficiency by ensuring that a stove does not rely solely on heat convection to provide warmth to a home.
BLOWER CARE: At lease once a season (light use) and every six months (heavy use), the blower tray should be removed for cleaning. The motor required no maintenance and no oiling. DO NOT attempt to oil the electric motor; however, the fan blades will require cleaning. All household dust and lint should be removed from the blower tray. Allowing large amounts of dust to build up in the blower tray housing can generate odors or even become a fire hazard.
MODEL R The Model R catalytic stove blower is an OPTION that must be purchased through an authorized Country Flame Dealer. The Model R comes designed to accept the blower system and is simple to mount; however, again, a qualified electrician should install the electrical connection. FIGURE 23 shows the electrical schematic of the Model R blower system. NOTE: The Model R has 600 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower system that utilizes a multi speed blower motor.
FIGURE 24: GOLD DOOR WARNING LABEL FIGURE 25: EPA STOVE STICKER 69
PROBLEM FIREPLACE/STOVE/CHIMNEY SMOKES CAUSE SOLUTION Chimney cap restricted Clean the chimney cap and remove any debris that may have accumulated in the screen. Damper not set correct. Open damper until 700OF achieved, then close damper to activate catalytic combustor.
PROBLEM BLOWER DOES NOT WORK CAUSE SOLUTION Thermal Snap Disk Wiring Electric Motor House Power Outlet LARGE AMOUNTS OF CREOSOTE Poor Quality Fuel Combustion Air Flue size Geography Humidifier GOLD/NICKEL DOOR DAMAGE Cleaning Abrasives WALLS GETTING TOO HOT Clearances Improper Installation Defective Stove CREOSOTE/FIRE ODOR Creosote Chimney Catalytic Combustor ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Inspection 73 Blower system cannot operate until snap disk closes electrical circuit. Consult with professional.
VENTING SYSTEMS National Building Codes require venting of systems that burn solid and liquid fuels. Approval and listing agencies define venting as the means for removing the flue gases from a facility’s equipment that burns solid or liquid fuels to the outside atmosphere. Further, these agencies state that venting systems shall be engineered and constructed in order to ensure a positive flow of air adequate to remove the flue gases to the outside atmosphere.
If there is any doubt, hire a third party inspector to verify the installer’s work when complete. To avoid, costly mistakes or repairs, ask questions and verify the installation work. If there is still any doubt, contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer to obtain the name of “industry experts” who can provide the correct answer. When modifying, fixing, or installing a brand new chimney system, it is important to obtain knowledgeable help from a certified professional.
3 Any material used to close up an opening for the connector shall be of noncombustible material. 4 A connector to a masonry chimney, except for the installation shown in FIGURE 31, shall extend in one continuous piece through the wall pass-through system and the chimney wall to the inner face of the flue liner, but not beyond.
FIGURE 33: SHEET STEEL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR, VENTILATED THIMBLE Sheet steel chimney connectors must be made from material that is a minimum of 24 gauge in thickness and is separated by two, one-inch air channels. The outside of the air channel must be separated from combustible materials by a minimum of six inches of glass fiber insulation. The wall opening shall be covered and the thimble will be supported with sheet steel supports that are made from material at least 24 gauge in thickness.
A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, floor, ceiling, or similar concealed space. Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired or necessary, the installation shall conform to NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA-B365 requirements. Whatever brand of chimney system is purchased for your Ovation installation, you must ensure that all chimney manufacturer’s installation instructions are followed and that all national and local codes have been met.
CAUTION: DO NOT FILL REQUIRED CLEARANCES AROUND THE CHIMNEY AND SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WITH INSULATION! 1 The Country Flame catalytic stoves covered in this manual use either listed six-inch diameter or listed eight-inch diameter chimney system. Use the correct chimney connectors in the installation of a catalytic stove.
4 MAXIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT: A chimney can be no taller than 50’ high as measured from the top of the catalytic stove flue collar. Chimney height is affected by many factors, consult both national and locale codes to ensure proper installation for a specific application. 5 ELBOWS USED IN CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION: A maximum of four thirty-degree elbows can be used in chimney construction as long as they are used in two sets offset from each other. Maximum offset between the sets of elbows is 4’.
PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM INSTALLATION Cut and frame the required holes in the floors, ceilings, and roof where the chimney will pass through. REFER TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER CLEARANCES REQUIRED BETWEEN CHIMNEY AND COMBUSTIBLES, REQUIRED SUPPORT BRACKETS, AND THE PROPER FRAMING REQUIRED AROUND THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS. Install chimney sections, fire stops, attic insulation shields, and any other chimney parts per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
FIGURE 40: EXTERIOR CHIMNEY SYSTEM FIGURE 41: EXTERIOR CHIMNEY SYSTEM For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part of the chimney system rather than part of a building. The chimney termination must be placed a minimum of eighteen inches or four hundred and sixty millimeters above the chase.
FIGURE 43 shows an exterior chase construction for a catalytic stove. For additional information on building a chase or for construction of an interior chase, please consult national and local building codes.
