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EC95 1 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 1 BUILDING CODES AND SAFETY STANDARDS ............................................................[...]
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2 EC95 SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HEATER When selecting a location for the heater, be sure attention is given to the following considerations: 1. If the heater is to be vented into a Listed High Temperature Type HT Factory-Built Residential Type And Building Heating Appliance Chimney, review the installation instructions for the chimney to comply[...]
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EC95 3 FIGURE 3 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FIGURE 4 - MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SIDE SECTION VIEW PLAN SECTION VIEW[...]
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4 EC95 FLOOR PROTECTION PIPE ANGLE UP HORIZONTAL TO HEATER FIGURE 6 - RISE OF HORIZONTAL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE TO CHIMNEY RISE: 1/4" FOR EACH FOOT OF CONNECTOR LENGTH FIGURE 5 - FLOOR PROTECTION This heater has been designed to prevent excessive temperatures on the floor beneath the heater. It is important, however, tha t a combustible floor [...]
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EC95 5 There are five allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing through a combustible wall. NFPA Standard 211 allows the following wall pass-through systems. Use a minimum 3-1/2" thick brick masonry wall framed into the combustible wall. A fireclay liner (ASTM C315 or equivalent) having a 5/8"[...]
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6 EC95 MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN. CHIMNEY LENGTH FLUSH WITH INSIDE OF FLUE NONSOLUBLE REFACTORY CEMENT MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED TO NFPA 211 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO HEATER MINIMUM CLEARANCE 9 IN. ALL AROUND SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS (24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS) CHIMNEY FLUE SOLID INSULATED, LISTED [...]
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EC95 7 SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS CHIMNEY SECTION CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AIR SPACE 2 IN. TWO VENTILATED AIR CHANNELS EACH 1 INCH. CONSTRUCTED OF SHEET STEEL. PART C FIGURE 5 PART D FIGURE 5 MINIMUM CLEARANCE 2 IN. ALL AROUND CHIMNEY THIMBLE 1 IN. AIR SPACE TO CHIMNEY LENGTH MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED TO NFPA 211 SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS (24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS)[...]
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8 EC95 FIGURE 8 - CONNECTING HEATER’S CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO MASONRY CHIMNEY WHEN CHIMNEY CON- NECTOR DOES NOT HAVE TO PASS THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL HEA TER INSPECTION Before installing the heater, inspect the heater for external damage and missing parts. Check the gaskets around the doors to assure that they are still in place. Also check inside[...]
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EC95 9 Two common types of clearance reductions systems use sheet metal with a thickness of 28 gauge (galvanized steel, aluminum, copper) or a 3-1/2 inch (4 inch thick nominal) thick masonry wall. Either of these materials must be spaced out 1 inch from th e combustible surfaces. With sheet metal, noncombustible spacers are used to maintain the 1 i[...]
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10 EC95 FIGURE 9 - HEATER OPERATION INFORMATION HEATER OPERATION IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE OF THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION BY YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL OR BUILDING CODE INSPEC- TOR. INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR ON EACH FLOOR OF YOUR HOME; IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL FIRE FROM ANY CAUSE IT CAN PRO[...]
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EC95 11 FIGURE 10 - OPENING AND CLOSING FUEL FEED DOOR FIRETENDING Firetending is the occasional poking or stirring of the burning fuel bed to ensure airflow through the fire and adding new wood as needed. With experience, you should determine how often fire tending is required to maintain the desired heat output of the heater. To ensure safe and s[...]
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12 EC95 The second factor in determining heat output is its density or weight per cord. With equal seasoning and dryness, heavier, denser wood has more heating value per cord. For example, hickory is denser wood than pine, so a cord of hickory will give more heat than a cord of pine. For longer and safer heater life, never use manufactured composit[...]
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EC95 13 Tap each chimney connector pipe with a small hammer or poke with a screwdriver to reveal where the metal is getting thin due to corrosion on the inside. Elbows usually give out first. Replace as necessary. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS INSPECT AND CLEAN THE HEATER’S VENTING SYSTEM BEFORE EACH HEATING SEASON. TROUBLESHOOTING Problems can arise during [...]
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14 EC95 FIGURE 11 - CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS 6. Check the entire system for obstructions that could be causing resistance to the flow of smoke and gases up the chimney. 7. Check the size of the chimney flue liner. If the chimney flue liner’s inside dimension is smaller that 6 inches round or 8 inches square, it will be too restrictive to the f[...]
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EC95 15 2. Symptom: Fire rate too high when thermostat closed: Check for: a. Feed door or ash door not securely closed. b. Feed door or ash door gasket worn excessively. 3. Symptom: Smoke smell in living space: Check for: a. Items a through f of NO. 1 above. FINAL CHECKLIST OF DO’S AND DON’TS DO’S 1. Do read and follow the installation, opera[...]
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16 EC95 DONT’S 1. Don’t dry clothing or other articles on or near the heater. 2. Don’t store or place flammable liquids, gases, or other pressurized containers near the heater. 3. Don’t use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or intensify a fire. Using these and other similar m[...]
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EC95 17 FIGURE 12 ILLUSTRATION OF REPAIR PARTS. SEE LEDGER ON NEXT PAGE FOR PART NAMES AND PART NUMBERS. 47 58[...]
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18 EC95 SEE FIGURE 12 FOR ILLUSTRATION OF PARTS CUSTOMER NOTE: IN ADDI- TION TO THE REPAIR PARTS, KITS INCLUDE ANY RE- PLACEMENT FASTENERS WHICH WILL MOST LIKELY BE NEEDED TO INSTALL THE REPAIR PART. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE K E Y QTY. EC95 NO. PART NAME Per Unit PART NO. 1 Inner Unit Assy. Ptd. 1 69228B 2 Gasket 1 88094 3 Collar Flue [...]
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EC95 19 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ADDENDUM This addendum is a supplement to the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instruction Manual for this appliance. Do not neglect to read all instructions thoroughly. ATTENTION: Installers of Fireplaces, Fireplace Stoves, Room Heaters, and Fireplace Inserts. SUBJECT: Determining Equivalent Materials for Use as [...]
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