Version 7.2 INSTALLATION OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR FREESTANDING MODELS: BBF, B, R INSERT MODELS: BBF, B, O2 RETAIN T
10 Why consider a Country Flame Technologies catalytic stove for your home? EARLY HISTORY During the 1970’s Americans became obsessed with both
11 The purchase of a Country Flame Technologies catalytic stove is usually made based on its looks, its heating capacity, and because of reduced emis
12 AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY This warranty is in effect on all products sold after 01/01/2009 and supersedes any and all
13cannot 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
14 American Energy Systems, Inc 150 Michigan Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15 MINIMUM CLEARANCES 1. FIGURE 1 shows how to measure freestanding clearances for Country Flame catalytic models covered by this manual. Table
16the particular stove being installed in your home. 3. Questions to ask the local code department include but are not limited to: a. Are there
17Reduced clearances CANNOT be applied to the already reduced clearances of a double wall insulated pipe with an added heat shield. EXAMPLE: The re
18 MODEL A B C D R 3 12 5 42 TABLE 2: ALCOVE CLEARANCES, IN INCHES, REFER TO FIGURE 3 3 If a Model R is to be installed in an Alco
19 b. Determine the R-value of the proposed alternate floor protector. i. Use the formulas provided in STEP 2 to convert values not expres
2 WARNING: COUNTRY FLAME RECOMMENDS A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTALL AND SERVICE WOOD BURNING STOVES. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SERVICE WILL VOID T
20 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
21 STOVE INSTALLATION PREPARATION 1 Prepare the stove for installation by removing it from its shipping container. Discard all packaging material
22 FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Country Flame catalytic stoves are approved for installation in factory built wood burning fireplaces. Any fireplace us
23stove’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 cro
24 FIGURE 8: FLOOR PROTECTOR DIMENSIONS MODEL BBF B R G 8 8 8 H 18 18 16 I 8 8 3 TABLE 7: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS OF FLOOR PROTECTOR (in inches)
254. 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
26 WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A COUNTRY FLAME FREESTANDING CATALYTIC STOVE IN ANY MOBILE HOME SLEEPING ROOM. WARNING: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
27should 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
28MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION 1 A mobile home floor must be protected against stray sparks, radiant heat build up, or from damage during general u
29installation instructions. Contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer to resolve any questions or installation procedures. TABLE 8 shows
328 NEVER burn wet or green wood. Firewood should be stored in a dry location away from the elements. 29 Check your chimney system carefully befo
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31 STOVE COMPONENTS Before installing and operating a catalytic stove, locate and identify all the controls and ensure a complete understanding of
32iv. CAUTION: Do not allow the manual draft control rod to remain pulled completely out (maximum combustion air) and the stove unattended fo
33BLOWER UNITS Blowers circulate room air through and around the catalytic stove to provide additional heating capability to the home. Refer to TA
343 Uncured or green wood will cause creosote buildup in the chimney, plug the catalyst, and provide little in the way of heat. 4 Well-
35CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Chimney connectors are also commonly referred to as chimney pipe. Follow the specific chimney manufacturer’s installation inst
36 The Model BBF catalytic stove is the largest and heaviest catalytic combustor stove that Country Flame produces. This stove can handle 29-inch cut
37MODEL BBF CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN) The Model BBF and Model B blower tray comes will automatically turn on as the stove heat
38 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
39 The Model B catalytic stove is the second largest catalytic combustor stove that Country Flame produces. This stove can accommodate a large 24-inc
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40MODEL B CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN)
41 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
42 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
43MODEL O2 (INSERT ONLY) CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN) A Country Flame Model O2 catalytic stove is approved as a fireplace insert both in
44 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 S
45 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
46MODEL R (FREESTANDING ONLY) CATALYTIC STOVE (GOLD PACKAGE SHOWN)
47 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 EXTENS
48 CATALYST PARTS CF-107 B, BBF, E1 Catalyst Stainless Steel Deflector Shield CF-108 SBF, O2, E2 Catalyst Stainless Steel Deflector Shield
49 REFRACTORY BRICK B-32 B B firebrick - takes 2 (ea) BBF-40 BBF BBF firebrick - takes 2 (ea) E1-100 E1 E1 back firebrick - takes 1 (e
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50 HANDLES & KNOBS PP-935 Ovation Ash Pan Latch Assembly (incl. Handle) PP-36 G-100, All wood, Exc. NC-6 Brass threaded Flame Logo CF-
51MOTORS 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-
52PP-60 B, BBF, E1 Hood Trim 21 3/8" Brass PP-783 B Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Model B PP-784 BBF Shroud Oversized Trim Kit - Mod
53 FIRST FIRE, STEP 1 Please read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or attempting to maintain a Country Flame Catalytic Stov
542 Place several pieces of wadded up newspaper between small pieces of seasoned kindling. Add a couple more pieces of wadded up newspaper and then
55FIRST 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 f
56 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 s
57 If there is any question about installation procedures, proper clearances, required gasket material, or the latest techniques in maintaining a sto
583. Glass will require cleaning but several techniques are advised to reduce creosote buildup. a. Pull your fire forward to intensify the heat ne
59efficiency. At least once a year, the fan should be removed for cleaning. During cleaning it should be determined if lubrication of the electrical
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603 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
61 THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR Catalytic combustors are designed to withstand 12,000 hours of continuous use or approximately five to six years of oper
623 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 lar
63MECHANICAL CRACKING If the combustor receives a hard bump or is dropped, then mechanical cracking or fracture will occur. Mechanical cracks usuall
64MODEL B, BBF, AND R CATALYST INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Be certain that there is no fire in your Country Flame stove and that the unit
65MODEL O2 CATALYST INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Be certain that there is no fire in your Country Flame stove and that the unit has had su
66 BLOWER THEORY OF OPERATION All Country Flame catalytic stoves come standard or have optional room air blower systems available. These room air b
67BLOWER CARE: At lease once a season (light use) and every six months (heavy use), the blower tray should be removed for cleaning. The motor requir
68MODEL R The Model R catalytic stove blower is an OPTION that must be purchased through an authorized Country Flame Dealer. The Model R comes desi
69 FIGURE 24: GOLD DOOR WARNING LABEL FIGURE 25: EPA STOVE STICKER
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72 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION FIREPLACE/STOVE/CHIMNEY SMOKES Chimney cap restricted Clean the chimney cap and remove any debris that may have acc
73PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION BLOWER DOES NOT WORK Thermal Snap Disk Blower system cannot operate until snap disk closes electrical circuit. Consul
74 VENTING SYSTEMS National Building Codes require venting of systems that burn solid and liquid fuels. Approval and listing agencies define vent
75If there is any doubt, hire a third party inspector to verify the installer’s work when complete. To avoid, costly mistakes or repairs, ask questio
763 Any material used to close up an opening for the connector shall be of noncombustible material. 4 A connector to a masonry chimne
77 FIGURE 33: SHEET STEEL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR, VENTILATED THIMBLE Sheet steel chimney connectors must be made from material that is a minimum of 24 g
78A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, floor, ceiling, or similar concealed space. Where passage through a wall
79CAUTION: DO NOT FILL REQUIRED CLEARANCES AROUND THE CHIMNEY AND SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WITH INSULATION! 1 The Country Flame catalytic s
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80 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
81PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY SYSTEM INSTALLATION Cut and frame the required holes in the floors, ceilings, and roof where the chimney will pass through.
82FIGURE 40: EXTERIOR CHIMNEY SYSTEM FIGURE 41: EXTERIOR CHIMNEY SYSTEM For the purpose of this manual, a chimney chase is considered a part
83 FIGURE 43 shows an exterior chase construction for a catalytic stove. For additional information on building a chase or for construction of
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