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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Free-Standing
EPA Certified
Wood-Burning Stoves
Save These Instructions
For Future Reference
Performer ST210 Performer SS210
P/N 775215M, Rev. F, 09/2011
and SWS210
Wood Stoves
Models Performer™ SS210,
ST210 and SWS210
A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 775215CF.
Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numéro de la
pièce 775215CF.
This appliance must be properly installed and operated in order
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Typical Installation Figures ............................................................. 8 CONGRATULATIONS! Chimney Installation ...................................................................... 9 When you purchased your new wood stove, you joined the ranks of Manufactured (mobile) Home Installations .................................... 9 thousands of individuals whose answer to their home heating needs Chimney - Wall Pass-Through Requirements .............................. 10 reflects
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ing season to check for soot and creosote accumulations. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNIING Any accumulations over 1/8” thick should be removed by a professional chimney sweep. Do not attempt to burn out INFORMATION heavy creosote accumulations with a hot fire. If large ac- cumulations are occurring, review your burning procedures. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND UNDER- 14. If a creosote fire should develop, the fire department should STAND THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SAFETY. be called immedi
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performance problems as well as be a safety hazard. A draft test should TESTING INFORMATION read greater than .04’ W.C. (inches water column) and less than .08” W.C. As per NFPA-211 standard (see paragraph below), the installer must take into account all variables within the installation and install the This manual describes the installation and operation of these non-catalytic appliance in such a manner that satisfies the draft requirements of the wood heaters. These heaters meet the U
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NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING FUEL This appliance is not designed to be operated in a negative pressure. This unit is designed and engineered to burn, dry, well-seasoned wood only. In very airtight homes with large kitchen exhaust fans, furnace cold air returns, fresh air exchange systems and any other air system in close Dry, seasoned wood is that which has been cut, split and allowed to dry proximity to the heating appliance may create a negative pressure in the under a covered area where air
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Chimney and Connector CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum 6" diameter, minimum 24 MSG black steel connector pipe with UL103HT listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with solid fuels WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE or masonry chimney. Horizontal connection not tested, refer to local HEATER AND THE SURFACE OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUC- building codes for installation. See installation instructions for details. TION IS NOT LESS THAN SHOWN IN THE FIGURES ON PAGE 7. R
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - REFER TO FIGURES 2, 3 ANd 4 PIPE INSTALLATION A B (1) C D (1) E† F (1,4) Single Wall Residential USA-16” 13-3/4” USA-24” 14-1/2” 8” 9” CAN-483mm 349mm CAN-635mm 368mm 200mm 229mm Residential USA-10” 7-3/4” USA-24” 14-1/2” 8” 9” vSingle w/ Pipe CAN-330mm 197mm CAN-635mm 368mm 200mm 229mm Shield Double Wall Residential or USA-10” 7-3/4” USA-18” 8-1/2” 8” 6” Mobile Home* CAN-330mm 197mm CAN-483mm 216mm 200mm 152mm Double Wall Alcove USA-10” 7-3/4” USA-21” 8-1/2” 8” 6” CAN
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Single Wall Pipe STAINLESS STEEL LINER Using 6” Diameter Single Wall Connector Pipe Using 6” Diameter Rigid Stainless Steel Liner INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS! INSTRUCTIONS! Chimney Chimney Termination Termination Rain Cap Shown with Tubinox™ Stainless Cap Steel Liner components (see Page 29 for ordering information) Storm Flashing Collar Roof Flashing Ceiling Support Assembly Length 18” (457mm) Masonry Minimu
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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Double Wall Pipe • Install chimney as per manufacturer’s instructions. Some brands of Using 6” Diameter Type L-Vent Connector Pipe pipe may require removal of the spacer ring in the flue collar. Mobile (Manufactured) Home Installation Shown • All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are INSTALL VENTING SYSTEM PER VENT MANUFACTURERS required by NFPA No. 211 to have an upward pitch or rise in the same direction the smoke travels of no less than 1/4” t
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Chimney Connector Systems and Clearances from Combustible System A Walls for Residential Heating Appliances (NFPA 211) Refer to Minimum chimney clearance to brick and combustibles 2 in. (51mm) Figure 8 Minimum clearance System A. Minimum 3.5 in. (90 mm) thick brick masonry wall 12 in. (305mm) framed into combustible wall with a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) of brick brick separation from clay liner to combustibles. Fireclay liner (ASTM C 315, Standard Specification for Clay Flue Linings, or eq
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LEG AND HEATSHIELD INSTALLATION Note: The threaded rods used to bolt the legs to the stove are packaged with the heatshield, as a heatshield is required when a stove is installed on legs. Residential and Mobile Homes (Bolting down and grounding of stove are required only in mobile homes). Open all cartons, if any and remove the contents upon receipt and check BACK for any damaged or missing parts. If there is hidden damage, notify your freight company or Lennox Hearth Products dealer imme
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14. All horizontal runs of pipe should be as short as possible and are STOVE INSTALLATION required by NFPA No. 211 to have an upward pitch or rise in the same direction the smoke travels of no less than 1/4” to the linear foot. The connector pipe must meet minimum clearances in any direction 1. If not previously installed, install floor protection and move the to walls or other combustible materials. It must attach to a listed heater into the desired location. double wall metal chimney at
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5. If required, install the Outside Air Kit (P/N 71112) as per the fol- PEDESTAL INSTALLATION lowing instructions. To locate the hole in the hearth for outside air mark and cut a 4” (102 mm) hole in the hearth. The hole’s (For ash drawer pedestal see instructions included with pedestal) center should be 3” (76 mm) directly forward from the center of the flue outlet or locate as per the following instructions. Residential and Mobile Homes 6. Position the stove on your floor protection in the
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POST INSTALLATION CHECKS BRICK INSTALLATION CAUTION: Wear gloves during brick installation in case of 1. Check that all chimney pipe joints are securely fastened. sharp edges inside the stove. 2. Check that the heater is securely fastened to the floor (if ap- Note: Installation of the baffle boards and baffle blankets are easier when plicable). you can still access the flue outlet, (before connecting the flue vent). Be sure the baffle blankets are placed flat on the baffle boards so as n
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3. Also included with the unit are two 15” x 10” x 1” thick baffle blankets. Install each blanket above the baffle board to each side of the second- ary support with the 15” side of the blanket from front to rear of the unit. Make sure that the baffle blankets are to the full rear of the unit. CAUTION: Make sure the baffle blankets are down flat on the baffle boards, pulled together in the center so that no gaps exists between them and do not protrude beyond baffle boards. It is critic
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OPERATING HINTS STARTING AND MAINTAINING A FIRE Be sure to clean plated accessories with a household type 1. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood for maximum heat output. In some states it is illegal to burn wet wood or anything other than clean, dry cleaner and a very soft cloth to remove any fingerprints and wood products. residues prior to the first fire. 2. Your stove is designed to operate with the door closed! Operate only with the door shut tightly at all times except when loading wood a
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BLOWER OPERATION Blower Operation The blower can be operated manually or automatically (blower will turn on when the stove is hot and turn off when the stove is cool). The rocker switch on the control panel allows you to select between manual operation or automatic operation as follows (see Figure 19): MANUAL OPERATION: Turn rocker switch to the “MANU- AL” position and adjust rheostat knob to the desired speed. The blower Blower Speed Control Manual / Auto will have to be manually turne
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OPERATING TECHNIqUES AND HINTS ACHIEVING CLEAN, LONG BURNS Recent developments in wood burning technology have made wood burning To achieve long burn times, after having thoroughly preheated the a cleaner and more convenient way to heat your home. Overall efficiency stove, let the stovetop cool down to 275 to 400 degrees (on Elites, in a wood burning appliance is a combination of combustion efficiency locate thermometer on the face of the insert just above the door). Now and heat transf
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION Cleaning Glass: Ensure appliance is cold prior DOOR HINGES: If door hinges need lubricating, use an anti-seize com- to cleaning glass. A commercial glass cleaner pound (never use oil) available from your Lennox Hearth Products dealer. designed for stoves is recommended. Do not use DOOR LATCH: If your door latch fails to latch tightly and the gasket is abrasive cleaners. Do not clean with any materials, in good condition, place a length of pipe (cheater bar) o
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution POOR DRAFT: Extend chimney in length or have the chimney realigned to the proper size flue. Oversized chimneys normally have poor drafts. Remember, the stoves’ draft depend solely on the natural draft of the chimney (See Draft Requirements on Page 4). If your stove is not drafting properly, your chimney is the problem. All stoves are thoroughly tested to ensure proper draft with the correct size chimney flue. EXCESSIVE DRAFT: With better chimneys being more c
