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1700, Leon-Harmel, Quebec (Quebec) G1N 4R9 Tel : (418 ) 527-3060 Fax : (418 ) 527-4311 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE INTRODUCTION Stove Builder International, one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in North America, congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen. The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove in North America comply with ULC-S627 and UL-1482 standards. Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit. KEEP THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CAUTIONS: • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. • DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE. • DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION. • DO NOT BURN WASTE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR MOTOR OIL. • DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. • ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION. REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove. Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your warranty online at Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information we need on your stove. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE....................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 CLEARANCES.............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.3.1 Reduced clearances using shielding .................................................................................................. 6 1.4 FLOOR PROTECTOR................................................................................................................................. 7 SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM)......................................................................................................... 8 2.1 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 CHIMNEY...................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2.1 Step by step installation of your factory-built chimney...................................................................10 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney ............................................................. 18 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble............................................................................................................................ 21 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR......................................................................................................................... 21 2.4 DRAFT ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR................................................................................................................. 23 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) ................................................................. 24 SECTION 3.0 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 25 3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 26 3.2 FUEL............................................................................................................................................................. 27 3.2.1 The use of manufactured logs..........................................................................................................28 3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test............................................................................................................... 29 3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING...................................