Wolf Appliance Company Meru manual

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    Installation / Operator / Maintenance Manual for Etna, Elbrus, Vesuv & Meru Manufactured by: Imported by: Frohnhof 9 PO Box 120 91580 Petersaurach Pound Ridge, NY Germany USA T: ++49 9802 951473 T: 914 764 5679 F: ++ 49 9802 9589909 F: 614 764 0465 www.wolf - bavaria.com www.wittu s .com[...]

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    2 Installation / Operator / Maintenance Manual VESUV Model: 0400 (Glass Sims) Model: 0402 (Tile Sims) ETNA Model: 0300 (Glass Sims) Model: 0302 (Tile Sims) ELBRUS Model: 0200 MERU Model: 0901 (Tiles) Model 0902 (Soap Stone)[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT! CAUTION : Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. For your safety, follow these installation, operation and maintenance instructions exactly, without deviation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. If this appliance is not properly inst[...]

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    4 Congratulations on the purchase of your new woodstove manufactured by Wolf Bavaria in Germany. When you purchased your new woodstove, you joined th e ranks of thousands of concerned individuals whose answer to their home heating needs reflects their concern for aesthetics, efficiency and our environment. We extend our continued support to help yo[...]

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    5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Planning Your Installation 7 1.1 Questi ons to Ask Local Building Officials 7 1.2 Smoke Detectors 7 1.3 Selecting a Location 7 1.4 Clearance from Combustible Walls 8 1.5 Floor Protection 9 1.6 Ventilation 9 1.7 Fresh Air 9 2. Installation 10 2.1 Installing Marble Accents 10 2.2 Baffle Bricks 10 2.3 Types of Chimneys 11 2.4 Ac[...]

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    6 12. Warranty 25 13. Replacement Parts List 26 13.1 Replace Tiles 26 13.2 Replace Gla ss 26 13.2.1 Replace glass and door handle on Etna, Vesuv and Elbrus 26 13.2.2 Replace glass and door handle on Meru 27 13.2.3 Replace baffel bricks on Etna, Vesuv, Elbrus and Meru 28 Testing/Listing Appliance Type: Solid Fuel Room Heater U.S. Test Standard: UL 1[...]

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    7 1. Planning Y our Installation 1.1 Questions to Ask Local Building Officials A correct installation is critical and imperative for reducing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood bur ning appliances are improperly installed. The installer must follow all of the manufacture’s instructions. The installation of a wood burnin[...]

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    8 1.4 Clearance from Combustible Walls There are listed clearances for your stove which were determined in a laboratory test, using various “classes” of stove pipe or chimney. Minimums are first established for the stove itself and then increased, based on how much heat is transferred by each class of pipe. Residential Standard (not approved fo[...]

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    9 1.5 Floor Protection This appliance requires a non - combustible floor protection to protect against burning embers. If the floor is to be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continuous, non - combustible surface. If a chimney connector extends horizontally over the floor, protection must cover the floor under the c[...]

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    10 2. Indirect method: for an appliance not certified for direct connection of outside combustion air, the outside air is ducted to a point no closer than (12 in.) 300 mm from the appliance to avoid an adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. 3. A mechanical ventilation system: if the house has ventilation system (air exchange or heat re[...]

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    11 2.3 Types of Chimneys The chimney is a vital part of your woodstove installation. A properly built masonry chimney or a properly installed, fa c- tory built chimney will provide a consistent draft under a variety of weather conditions (a smoking woodstove is usually caused by a chimney problem). The minimum stove flue size is 6 inches (152 mm) i[...]

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    12 Vapo r Barrier At Chimney Penetration Install all venting components according to the vent manufacturer’s installation instructions. Ensure that there is an effe c- tive vapor barrier at the location where the chimney penetrates the exterior of the structure. This can be accomplished by applying a non - hardening, waterproof sealant to the fol[...]

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    14 2.8 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass - Throughs Method A. 12” (305 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness of 3.5” (90 mm) brick and a 5/8” (16 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass - through. The clay liner must conf orm to ASTM C315 (Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) o[...]

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    15 3. User’s Guide 3.1 Hand Protection Please use a protective glove when opening the doors!!! You can then add wood while the handle is hot 3.2 Technical Data and Dimensions VESUV ETNA[...]

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    16 ELBRUS MERU[...]

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    17 Heat Output Dimensions h x w x d Flue Diameter (inner) Center Height rear design Weight Area Heated Model (kW) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) (m 3 ) VESUV 8 1478 x 828x 636 150 1250 285 180 ETNA 8 1478 x 992x 636 150 1250 260 180 ELBRUS 8 1478 x 702x 619 150 1250 290 180 MERU 8 1024 x 598 x 473 150 858 160 (ceramic) 190 (stone) 180 Chimney Data Draft Avera[...]

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    18 3.5 Acceptable Fuel Acceptable fuel sources are pieces of wood with a length of 30 cm (12”) and a diameter of 10 cm (4”), as well as wood br i que ttes. Only air - dried wood should be used. The burning of waste materials, in particular synthetic materials, is not permi t- ted, according to federal laws regulating emissions. In addition, thi[...]

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    19 Central air connector with diameter of Ø 120 mm; capable of withstanding temper a- tu res up to 80 o C. 5. Fresh Air Supply The woodstove can only be installed in rooms with a sufficient supply of fresh air intake for combustion purposes. This is true of rooms that have at least one ext erior door or one window that can be opened. Rooms that ar[...]

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    20 6. Operating Y our Woodstove Etna, Elbrus und Vesuv 6.1 Regulating the Heat Draft controls to regulate secondary air are located under the door on the r ight and left sides respectively. Pull the control towards you to open. . 1) Secondary Draft Control MERU: The secondary draft control lever regulates the amount of air that is needed to reburn [...]

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    21 6.2 Door Caution: Use protective glove!!! When adding wood, pull the door handle up. The door can also be opened sideways so that you can clean the glass window. To do this, pull and r e- lease the lever on the lower right side. After you have finished, remember to securely lock the door again by pres s ing it back in. MERU : A torsion spring is[...]

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    22 ash drawer 6.3. Ash Drawer The ashes will fall down into the ash drawer after you pull on the grate lever several times. Do not forget that ashes will remain hot for several days in the ash drawer. Only use sheet metal ash containers to empty ashes out! A fire should never be started in the woodstove if the ash drawer is not in its proper positi[...]

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    23 ? After a period of time, as soon as the fire is burning well, it might seem as if the heat output is less. Regul ate the bur n- ing process first by the amount of wood in the stove. At the same time, the secondary draft can be reduced. ? The air supply for burning and for heat output is dependent upon the fireplace draft, moisture and size of w[...]

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    24 Top and bottom seals are fastened with three screws to bracket. Side seal is glued in with special stove ce ment. 8. Cleaning and Maintenance Very important: All cleaning and maintena nce work must only be performed on a compla2 l 531ool ondown firTj23.732 0 TD (e.0362 Tc 0 Tw (c) Tj4.08 0 TD 0..02340 Tc 0 (place!!!Tj4..1260 TD 0 Tc [...]

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    25 9. Troubleshooting 9.1 Poor Draft Conditions ? Is the chimney too short? ? Is the chimney or flue leaking? ? Is the flue protruding out from the chimney? ? Is the do or from another fireplace that is connected to the same chimney, open? 9.2 Woodstove does not give off enough heat ? Is the room too large? ? Are there too many ashes on the grate? [...]

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    26 13. Replacem ent Parts List 13.1 Replace Tiles 13.2 Replace Glass 13.2.1 Replace glass and door handle on Etna, Vesuv and Elbrus IMPORTANT: Replace glass only with glass from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance. Glass Dimensions: Height: 486.0mm Width: 394.4mm Thickness: 4.0mm Radius: 420.0mm[...]

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    27 13.2.2 Re place glass and door handle on Meru IMPORTANT: Replace glass only with glass from the manufacturer or distributor of this appliance Glass Dimensions: Height: 550.0mm Width: 350.0mm Thickness: 4.0mm Rad ius: 504.0mm[...]

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    28 13.2.3 Replace baffel bricks on Etna, Vesuv, Elbrus and Meru IMPORTANT: Replace baffel bricks only with baffel bricks from the manufa c- turer or distributor of this appliance. We sincerely hope that your Wolf Bavaria woodstove provides you with many cozy hours of warmth and enjoyment. Manufactured by: Imported by: Frohnhof 9 PO Box 120 91580 Pe[...]