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Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
- Elda - Cuistot - Chief -
Wood stove with cooking capability
July 13 2017 Printed in Canada
Certified and tested according to
Canadian Safety: ULC S627-00
United States Safety: UL 1482-2011
Emission: EPA Method 28R, ASTM2510
Efficiency: CSA/B415.1.10
490, rue de l'Argon
Québec, CANADA G2N 2C9
Tél.: 418-849-8095 Fax : 418-849-0077
www.jaroby.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 3
LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS ..................................................... 3
Appliance certification ...................................................................... 3
Mobile home approved .................................................................... 3
BTU & Efficiency Specifications ....................................................... 3
WARNING ............................................................................................ 3
APPLIANCE DIMENSION .................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 5
Fire Prevention ................................................................................ 5
Floor protection................................................................................ 5
Floor protection plate minimum dimensions ................................ 5
Clearances of the stove until the floor plate protection ................ 5
Minimum clearances to combustible material ................................... 6
Warmer Assembly (Cook, Cuistot, Cicero and Chief only)........... 7
Firebrick installation ......................................................................... 8
Side firebrick installation ............................................................. 8
Back firebrick installation ............................................................ 8
Floor firebrick installation ............................................................ 8
Firebrick installation on the pipes ................................................ 8
Firebrick installation on the pipes (suite) ..................................... 9
GENERAL STOVE INSTALLATION STEPS ....................................... 10
Considering a location ................................................................... 10
General installation steps .............................................................. 10
Chimney pipe installation ............................................................... 11
How to set the pipe sections ..................................................... 11
Mobile home installation ................................................................ 12
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION STEPS .................................................... 13
Inside Masonry Chimney, Vertical Installation ........................... 14
Outside Vertical Installation ....................................................... 14
Cathedral Vertical Installation ................................................... 15
Offset Installation ...................................................................... 15
Vertical Installation .................................................................... 16
EXTERNAL COMBUSTION AIR SOURCE ......................................... 17
Exterior Air Intake pipe .................................................................. 17
Installation of Air Intake Pipe ..................................................... 17
Air Intake Obstruction ............................................................... 17
STAINLESS STEEL TUBES REPLACEMENT ................................... 18
Stainless steel tubes Installation .................................................... 18
How to install the tubes ............................................................. 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 19
Burning regime control ................................................................... 19
Lightning fire .................................................................................. 19
First fire ......................................................................................... 19
Keeping a fire ................................................................................ 20
Fuel Selection ................................................................................ 20
Moisture Meter Information ....................................................... 20
Things not to burn ..................................................................... 20
Wood storage ................................................................................ 20
Draft .............................................................................................. 20
Usage of cooking area and oven ................................................... 21
Cooking Area ............................................................................ 21
Use of cooking holes ................................................................. 21
Lids above the firebox ............................................................... 21
Lids above the oven .................................................................. 21
Optional cooking plate .............................................................. 21
Oven usage .............................................................................. 22
Thermometer ............................................................................ 23
Cleaning of the creosote build-up .............................................. 23
Clean up procedure .................................................................. 23
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 24
Ash Removal ................................................................................. 24
Ash Disposal ................................................................................. 24
Creosote Formation ....................................................................... 24
Chimney Inspection ....................................................................... 24
Chimney Sweeping ........................................................................ 24
Door maintenance ......................................................................... 25
Air tight Adjustment........................................................................ 25
Door adjustment (right side) ...................................................... 25
Cleaning up glass ..................................................................... 25
Disassembly and reassembly of the door .................................. 25
Replacing broken glass ............................................................. 25
Fiberglass rope replacement ..................................................... 26
IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE ............................................................. 26
APPENDIX 1 ...................................................................................... 27
Exploded diagram of doors ............................................................ 27
APPENDIX 2 ...................................................................................... 31
MANUEL D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION DU RÉSERVOIR À
EAU OPTIONNEL .............................................................................. 31
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL OF THE OPTIONAL
WATER TANK .................................................................................... 31
INSTALLATION DU RÉSERVOIR ...................................................... 32
INSTALLATION DU RÉSERVOIR ...................................................... 32
FILLING OF THE WATER TANK ........................................................ 33
WATER TANK’S USAGE ................................................................... 33
CLEANING OF THE WATER TANK ................................................... 33
REMPLISSAGE DU RÉSERVOIR ...................................................... 33
UTILISATION DU RÉSERVOIR ......................................................... 33
NETTOYAGE DU RÉSERVOIR ........................................................ 33
APPENDIX 3 ...................................................................................... 34
Replaceable parts .......................................................................... 34
J. A. ROBY LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY ............................................. 35
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operation and installation of J.A.
Roby cook stove model: Cuistot. This appliance meets the 2020
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emission standard with
Douglas-fir crib wood. The capacity of this appliance is from
9806 to 21782 BTU/h.
Read all instructions carefully before installing your new J.A.
Roby Cuistot cook stove. A good installation is very important
for a safe and effective use of this appliance. If you have doubts
about how to install your appliance correctly, we suggest to call
a professional installer. A wrong installation may result in a fire,
burns or even death.
When this stove is not properly installed, it may result in fire. To
reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact
local building or fire departments about restrictions and
requirement about installation in your area.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
This appliance must be connected to:
• A HT type factory-built chimney approved UL103 or ULC
629 with 6 inches diameter (15.24 cm);
• A code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner with a
6 inches diameter (15.24cm). The masonry chimney liner
must be made of stainless steel and meet the standards
for masonry chimney with inner sleeve
LISTING AND CODE APPROVALS
Appliance certification
The Cuistot cook stove meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's emission standard with Douglas-fir crib
wood.
This appliance also meets:
• UL 1482-2011 Standard for Solid-Fuel Type Room Stoves;
• ULC S627-00 Standard for Space Heaters for use with
Solid Fuels;
• (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home approved.
THIS WOOD STOVE HAS A FACTORY MINIMUM AND
MAXIMUM BURN RATE SETTING THAT MUST NOT BE
ALTERED.
IN THE UNITED STATE IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL
REGULATIONS TO ALTER THIS SETTING OR OTHERWISE
OPERATE THIS WOOD STOVE IN A MANNER
INCONSISTENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
This wood stove needs regular inspection and repair for proper
operation (see pages 19-20, 26-28). It is against U.S, federal
regulations to operate this wood stove in an inconsistent
manner with the operating instructions in this manual.
Mobile home approved
This appliance is approved for mobile home installation. The
structural integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling, and walls
must be maintained and respect construction code.
When installed in mobile home, the appliance must be properly
grounded to the frame of the house and use only a listed
double-wall steel pipe.
The appliance must be fixed on the floor by the bottom notch of
legs or by the opening at the bottom of base.
DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
Fresh air intake is mandatory for mobile home use.
BTU & Efficiency Specifications
• Average efficiency 64.47%
• Particle emission 1.9g/h
• Minimum Heat Output* : 9806 BTU/h
• Maximum Heat Output* : 21782 BTU/h
• Cord Wood Load : 70 000 BTU
• Vent size 6"
• Firebox size 1.69 ft3
• Recommended wood length: 20 inches
• Fuel Orientation: front to back
• Fuel: Seasoned cord wood.
* BTU outputs are based on the EPA official test in reference to
particle emission using Douglas-fir crib wood with controlled
dimension, humidity and volume.
WARNING
If this appliance is in an area where children can reach it, it
is recommended to place a fire guard in front of the
appliance.
THE APPLIANCE GETS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHINGS AND FURNITURES AWAY,
CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS.
N.B: BE WARNED THAT THE LOCAL CODES AND RULES
CAN HAVE MORE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS THAN THIS
MANUAL. YOU CAN CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLER, FIRE DEPARTMENTS OR LOCAL AUTHORITY
ABOUT INSTALLING SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE IN YOUR
AREA.
YOU MIGHT NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR INSTALLING
THE CHIMNEY AND THE STOVE.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
ALREADY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK WHICH ARE NOT
APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
THIS APPLIANCE IS BUILT FOR BURNING SEASONED
CORDWOOD ONLY. USE OF ANY OTHER TYPE OF FUEL
SUCH AS COAL, CONSTRUCTION WOOD, TREATED
WOOD, FLAMABLE LIQUID, TRASH CAN OVERHEAT AND
DAMAGE THE STOVE.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE STOVE.
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kg)
APPLIANCE DIMENSION
SPECIFICATIONS
Elda Marmiton Cuistot Cook Chief Cicero
Combustible Firewood Firewood Firewood
Dry cord wood load
Recommended surface area 1000-1 800ft²(167 m²) 1000-1 800ft²(167 m²) 1000-1 800 ft² (167 m²)
Capacity
Flue pipe diameter 6 in (15.2 cm) 6 in (15.2 cm) 6 in (15.2 cm)
Minimal chimney height 12 ft (366 cm) 12 ft (366 cm) 12 ft (366 cm)
Exterior height 37½ in (95.25 cm) 58½ in (148.6 cm) 58½ in (148.6 cm)
Exterior width 41⅝ in (105.7 cm) 41⅝ in (105.7 cm) 51¾ in (131.4 cm)
Exterior depth 26¼ in (66.7 cm) 26¼ in (66.7 cm) 26¼ in (66.7 cm)
Door opening
Interior height 11⅝ in (29.5 cm) 11⅝ in (29.5 cm) 11⅝ in (29.5 cm)
Interior width 12 in (30.5 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm)
Interior depth 20 in (50.8 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm)
Maximum log length 20 in (50.8 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm)
Average combustion time 3-6h 3-6h 3-6h
Weight
70 000 BTU
(73 800 KJ)
21 782 BTU/h
(6.4 Kw/h)
9 x 9⅛ in
(22.9 x 23.2 cm)
468 lb
(212 kg)
(203 kg)
448 lb
70 000 BTU
(73 800 KJ)
21 782 BTU/h
(6.4 Kw/h)
9 x 9⅛ in
(22.9 x 23.2 cm)
532 lb
(241 kg)
(231 kg)
510 lb
70 000 BTU
(73 800 KJ)
21 782 BTU/h
(6.4 Kw/h)
9 x 9⅛ in
(22.9 x 23.2 cm)
567 lb
(257
546 lb (247
kg)
Efficiency 64.47% 64.47% 64.47%
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INSTALLATION
Fire Prevention
To prevent risk of fire, serious consideration should be given to
the following:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor in your
home. They should be located within a reasonable
distance from the heating appliance and close to
bedrooms. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer
instructions regarding placement and installation and
check regularly if they work properly.
2. Keep a Class-A fire extinguisher within reach in case of
small fires on the floor resulting from burning embers.
3. Install a CO detector in the room with the appliance.
4. Make an evacuation plan with at least two exits. All the
occupants must know this plan.
5. A procedure in case of chimney fire:
a. Close all the air intakes of the appliance if possible.
b. Evacuate the house immediately
c. Notify local fire department.
Floor protection
Your stove must be installed on a non-combustible material
plate to protect the floor and avoid fire that might be caused by:
• Projections of sparks when opening door or loading logs;
• The heat radiation from the stove which might cause an
auto-ignition to the floor or to the floor covering;
• Possible flow of creosote when there is a fire chimney.
The coating used for the protection must be non-combustible
and approved according to UL1618 standard for the USA or to
the local codes (Example: cement, brick, ceramic tiles, etc.)
HORIZONTAL VENTING MANDATORY PROTECTION: Noncombustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue
pipe when installed with horizontal venting and it should extend
2 inches (51 mm) beyond each side of the pipe projection on
the floor.
You can extend the protection plate while respecting the
clearances of each side of the stove.
Floor protection plate minimum dimensions
The following dimensions are the minimum values and they
can be greater.
• Width: 57 ⅝ inches (146.4 cm)
• Depth: 51 inches (129.5 cm)
• Thickness: 3/8 inches (1 cm)
In the United States, the depth can be less than the value
above.
• Depth: 49 inches (124.5)
Clearances of the stove until the floor plate
protection
The following dimensions are the minimum values and they
can be greater.
Canada:
• 8 in (20.3 cm) rear
• 8 in (20.3 cm) side
• 18 in (45.7 cm) from the door glass
United States:
• 8 in (20.3 cm) rear
• 8 in (20.3 cm) side
• 16 in (40.64 cm) from the door glass
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Minimum clearances to combustible
material
With these reduced clearances, this appliance takes a
minimum installation space. Whether in the living room or in
the dining room, this appliance will complete your decor by his
originality and warmth.
Here is the minimum clearance for different certified flue pipes:
Double wall flue pipe distance:
Single wall flue pipe with shield:
Single wall flue pipe:
To know how to reduce those dimensions, you have to
contact your local authority for installing an heat shield on
a wall. Installations with reduced clearances must comply
with NFPA211 or CAN/CSA-B365 standards.
Minimum Ceiling Height
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Warmer Assembly (Cook, Cuistot, Cicero
and Chief only)
At this point, you need to know which type of smoke pipe you’ll
use: single wall pipe or double wall pipe.
For the single smoke pipe, it’s not necessary to remove the precut metal part.
For the double smoke pipe, you must remove the pre-cut metal
part on the top and inside the warmer (1), as well as the
decorative faceplate (2).
2) Place and align the warmer with the corresponding
holes on the top of the stove. You will have two bolts on
each extremity (3) and they can be accessed under the
top by the lids. Two other screws are located on each
side of the flue collar (4), and can be access by the collar
or by the round cooking hole for a total of 6 screws
(3&4).
1) Open the installation opening at the bottom right of the
warmer by removing the screws (5) and the plate (4)
3) Fix the warmer with the lock washers (2) and the nuts(1).
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Firebrick installation
Side’s firebrick installation
Put 4 bricks « A » and 2 bricks « B » as shown.
Back’s firebrick installation
Put 2 bricks « A » and 1 brick « C » in the back and place the 2
bricks «H» on top. Screw in the triangular firebrick retainer ( I )
Firebrick installation on the pipes
The firebricks must be put on the 5 pipes on the front of
combustion chamber. Bricks keep the maximum heat inside the
combustion chamber and help the air from the tube burn the most
of the gas from wood which wouldn’t be burnt in any other
manner.
The rockwool above the brick prevents leakage between the
bricks and keeps a maximum heat inside combustion chamber.
It must cover up all the bricks and the air corridors of both sides.
IMPORTANT: The rockwool must not obstruct the smoke path.
Check the rockwool by removing the left top lid hole in the hob
and make sure that it is in a good position. Place the two halfround steel plate on the rockwool as illustrated.
1.
From the hole in the hob, put 2 bricks « A » and 1 brick
« C », over the whole length of 3 the pipes in the back.
Push the bricks against the back bricks with a slight angle
as shown in the image.
2.
Place 2 bricks « K » and 1 brick « J » over the whole length
of the 3 pipes at the front in the same manner as step1
Floor’s firebrick installation
Put 2 bricks « A », 2 bricks « H », 1 brick « I », 1 brick « G » as
shown in the image below.
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Firebrick installation on the pipes (suite)
3.
Insert the rockwool over the bricks and check from the hole
in the hub that the smoke path is not obstructed. There
must be 1 inch (2.54 cm) or more between the rockwool
and the deflector.
4.
Put the two half-round steel plates over the rockwool near
the rear deflector already in place. Be sure to put them
under the rear deflector to maximise the clearance between
the rockwool and the rear deflector. Make sure the
rockwool is not obstructing the space by looking under the
cooking lid on the hub.
WARNING: Obstructing the smoke path under the deflector
can force smoke to exit by the door when it’s open and it
will cause the stove not to work properly.
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GENERAL STOVE INSTALLATION STEPS
Considering a location
We recommend to install this appliance by a certified installer.
Consideration must be given to:
Safety;
Passage frequency;
Convenience;
type of chimney and required chimney pipe;
Draft.
Drawing your installation plan on paper is a good way to avoid
mistakes.
Write on the plan:
• Exact dimensions for clearances to combustible material;
• Exact dimensions of the floor protection;
• Measurements of the chimney location. (If not already
installed. Be sure to have all the clearances recommended
by the factory-built chimney manufacturer for the floor,
ceiling and roof).
We recommend that a qualified building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plan before and
after installation.
General installation steps
1) Read the entire installation manual before installing and
using your stove.
2) Choose a spot where to install your stove. Read the
section about the dimensions of the floor protection plate,
the localisation of the stove over the floor protection plate
and the combustible material clearances (page 5). Once
you have decided where to install the stove, mark the
floor at the center of the chimney.
To make sure that the vertical center of the
chimney, use a plumb line and mark the center on
the floor.
3) Check if it is possible to pass the chimney without
damaging the structure of your house. You might have to
move the location of the stove while keeping the
minimum clearances. If you have to cut a joist, be sure to
respect the building code in effect to keep the structural
integrity of your house.
We recommend installation of this appliance by a
certified installer.
Note This appliance have to be connected to 6 inches
(15.24 cm) factory build chimney HT UL 103 or CAN/ULC
S629 compliant or a 6 inches (15.24 cm) masonry chimney
with a homologated sleeve inside. The masonry chimney
liner must be made of stainless steel and meet the
standards for masonry chimney with inner sleeve.
4) Install the chimney following the manufacturer
instruction.
5) Put the stove directly on the floor aligned vertically with
the center of the chimney, and trace the 4 sides of the
stove on the floor. After tracing, remove the stove.
6) Trace the protection plate dimensions on the floor. There
must be 8 inches (20.3 cm) clearance from the side and
the back of the stove. From the door opening, there must
be a front clearance of 16 inches (40.6 cm) in US and 18
inches (45 cm) in Canada.
7) Install the floor protection plate according to the mark (It
must be non-combustible).
8) Put the stove on the protection floor plate and respect the
edge clearance set at step 6 as well as the center the
stove under the chimney. We recommend to fix the stove
to the floor with bolt in the slot made for this purpose in
the legs. In a mobile home, it is mandatory to fix the
stove.
9) If you have a stove with a fresh air intake, you must use
a 4 inches (10.16 cm) inlet tube with an fireproof
insulated coating . The pipe must be installed towards
outside and must be airtightly sealed with a thermally
resistant sealant. It is also necessary to use an air inlet
fitted with an approved screen for this purpose.
10) Install the chimney pipe on the stove. The pipe must be
fixed with at least 3 screws on the stove collar and for
each chimney pipe and the chimney collar.
Note The single wall or double wall chimney pipe must be
made of steel with a 6 inches diameter and a minimum
thickness of 24 gauge (0.025 inches 0.64 mm). The
chimney pipe must have been approved for solid fuel. Do
not use galvanised steel chimney pipe.
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Chimney pipe installation
The chimney pipe is a set of single wall or double wall flue pipes
and installed in-between the stove collar and the chimney
thimble. The single wall chimney parts are sold at most
hardware store but these are not approved nor certified. It is
therefore recommended to follow the minimum clearances to
combustible (see page 6). Moreover, there is a series of rules
which can be found in the installation codes for solid fuel
appliance.
Double wall chimney pipe
The stove was designed and tested with a single wall
chimney pipe with an heat shield. However, it is possible
to install a 6 inches (15.2 cm) double wall certified chimney
pipe.
ATTENTION
• For the minimum clearance between combustible
materials and double wall chimney pipe, see the
manufacturer manual.
Single wall chimney pipe
Single wall chimney pipe sections must have a 6 inches
diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the flue
collar and they must be made of steel with a minimum
thickness of 22 gauge 0.029 inches (0.85 mm). to reduce
the clearance of 50% (18’’ to 9’’) it is recommended to
Install a metal heat shield covering straight and elbow
sections with a space of 1 inch (25.4 mm) between the
shield and the pipe.
ATTENTION
• If an heat shield is not installed, you must move away
the stove to keep an 18 inches (45.7 cm) clearance
between combustibles materials and the chimney pipe.
The horizontal section must have an upward slope of at
least 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) by feet (30 cm) and must not
exceed 36’’ of total horizontal length (91.4 cm).
• Clearance to combustible (for example plaster board
roof) must be 18 inches (45.7 cm) or more for single wall
chimney pipe.
• Clearance to combustible must follow the pipe
manufacturer indication’s for approved double wall
chimney pipe,.
ALL PIPE SECTIONS MUST BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD
CONDITION, AND THEY MUST BE APPROVED FOR
CORDWOOD FUEL.
How to set the pipe sections
Make an installation overview of all sections and elbows (if
necessary) to ensure that you meet the clearances and the
horizontal sections inclination. Check if you have all the
necessary parts for the final installation.
For direct vertical installation, you will need:
• 1 vertical section of 24 inches or more to go above
the warmer oven head;
• 1 telescopic chimney pipe section of the right length
allowing you to connect the last chimney pipe
section to the chimney collar.
Note Additional sections can be used for higher roof.
For horizontal run installation you will need:
• 1 vertical section of 24 inches or more to go above
the warmer oven head;
• 1 x 90° elbow or 2 x 45°elbows.
• chimney pipe section(s) of the right length. The
total length of the section(s) must be less then 36’’
inches.
Note For better draft performance, two 45 degrees
elbows are preferable, with or without straight section
in between.
1. Disassemble everything and restart screwing the pieces
by starting from the stove to the roof chimney collar.
2. Insert the flue pipe entirely into the stove collar up to the
rolled rim.
3. Screw the pipe on the stove collar with a minimum of 3
screws in the holes provided for this purpose.
ATTENTION It is mandatory to fix the pipe on the stove
collar and at each joint with a minimum of 3 screws.
4. Install all the next sections up to the roof chimney support
and screw every chimney pipe parts with 3 screws.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
CONNECTOR PIPES SHOULD NEVER PASS THROUGH
THE CEILING, THROUGH A WALL, IN A CLOSET, IN AN
ATTIC OR OTHER ENCLOSED AREAS THAT COULD
CAUSE HEAT BUILD UP. IF YOU NEED TO PASS
THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, MAKE SURE
THAT YOUR INSTALLATION COMPLIES WITH
CAN/CSA-B365.
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Mobile home installation
DANGER
WARNING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE
HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE
MAINTAINED.
VAPOR BARRIER EFFICACITY AROUND THE CHIMNEY
AND FRESH AIR INTAKE MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD
CONDITION.
1) Follow the «General stove installation» (p.10) from steps
2) The following requirements are MANDATORY for
DO NOT INSTALL IN BEDROOM.
1 to 10.
mobile home installation.
a. The stove must be fixed permanently on the mobile
home’s floor with bolts and nuts.
b. The exterior air intake must be installed.
c. The stove must be electrically-grounded to the mobile
home’s chassis. In the USA, electrical grounding with
8 gauge wire using star washers and certified
terminals is mandatory.
d. All of the following equipment must be certified and
approved for mobile home installation.
• Double wall chimney pipe;
• The chimney system;
• The roof flashing;
• The Storm collar;
• Chimney cap with fire screen;
• Firewall;
• Chimney ceiling support;
• Decorative collar.
e. If the chimney is exposed outside from a wall and
placed lower than 7 feet (213 cm) above the ground
level where the mobile home is situated, a guard
must be installed around the chimney at the height
of 7 feet (213 cm). If openings are made in the
guard, they must be less than ¾ inch (19.5 mm)
wide. guard openings must be kept at least 4 inches
(10.2 cm) away from the chimney surface in order to
avoid contact.
f. The chimney must exceed of at least 3 feet (91.4 cm)
the highest point of the opening made in the roof and
it must also exceed of 2 feet the highest point of the
roof inside a 10 feet distance from the chimney.
g. Be sure to seal correctly the flashing of the roof, the
firewall and the exterior air intake with sealant. You
should also pay attention to the efficacy of the vapor
barrier is not compromised.
3) Always keep the door closed. Open it only when adding
wood or when starting a fire.
4) To close the exterior air intake when the stove is not in
use, a damper must be installed in the air intake pipe.
5) Don’t forget to open the damper when you operate your
stove so that smoke will not fill the house.
6) Always use certified parts for mobile home. Never use a
substitute for replacement.
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CHIMNEY INSTALLATION STEPS
Use only approved chimneys, the same size as the stove collar,
6 inches in this case. The chimneys used must be tested
according to CAN/ULC S629 M87 in Canada and to UL 103
(Type HT chimneys in Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built,
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance) in USA. The
stove can be installed with a masonry chimney according to ULC
S635, ULC S640 and UL 1777. The masonry chimney must be
equipped with a stainless steel sleeve and meet the standards
for masonry chimney with inner sleeve.
Provide a place for sweeping.
It is preferable, if possible, to avoid a chimney built outside of
the house or of an exterior wall, especially in cold regions.
Outside chimneys generally have a less efficient draft. In some
conditions, they can even have an reverse draft because and it
can be hard to heat them enough so that they can reach their
operating temperature. A greater accumulation of creosote, a
less efficient draft and a lesser performance are some
characteristics of cold chimneys. Draft is proportional to the total
chimney height as well as its temperature. It is therefore possible
to get a better draft by increasing the chimney's height and by
reducing the heat loss with an insulated lining. Make sure that
all smoke pipe joints are really airtight. A leak reduces the
efficiency of the appliance and could even make its use
dangerous.
NOTE This is a general chimney installation method.
Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s manual for a
more detailed method for your chimney.
1) Determine the total length necessary for your chimney.
2) Cut the holes in all the floors and in the roof.
3) If you need to cut a joist, be sure to strengthen the
adjacent joists and frame the hole respecting the
minimum dimensions between combustible materials
and the firewall. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
in the manual provided with the firewall. Never cut a
structural beam.
4) Frame the holes on each floor and attic respecting the
minimum distance recommended by the
manufacturer's manual of your chimney. Install
firewalls on each floor.
5) Frame the hole in the roof.
6) Install the chimney support and firewall in the ceiling
where the stove is installed.
7) Stack and lock the factory built chimney section on
the support and above the roof.
• The chimney must exceed of at least 3 feet (91.4 cm)
the highest point of the roof opening.
• The chimney must also be 2 feet over the highest point
on the roof within a 10 fts (304 cm) radius around
chimney.
• The minimum length of chimney is 12 feet (365.8 cm).
ATTENTION Be sure the chimney section are attached
together properly and locked onto the chimney support.
NOTE A good length of chimney can help to obtain
effective performances of your stove. Try the minimum
length first then add section if you need more draft.
8) Put the roof flashing over the chimney and seal it with
roof caulking.
9) Nail the roof flashing, and reinstall the roof covering.
10) Slide the storm collar over the chimney and seal it
with high temperature caulking.
11) Lock the chimney cap and install the fire screen if
necessary
Note
• Chimney performance may vary.
• Chimney temperature, the appliance’s location in the
house, the house aerodynamic, buildings, trees, roof
lines and wind conditions can cause backdraft in the
chimney,
• Chimney height might need adjustment if backdraft or
overdraft occurs.
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Inside Masonry Chimney, Vertical
Installation
The wood stove must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211 (USA)
norms regarding the installation of chimney. Follow the chimney
manufacturer’s instructions.
The masonry chimney must have a certified stainless steel
sleeve inside covering up all the chimney height. The sleeve
must be at the same diameter as the flue collar. The connection
must be tight and sealed to avoid fume to go indoor.
To pass into a wall between the stove and the masonry chimney,
installation methods have been set to prevent fire. Contact your
local authority to find the latest information in terms of
construction standards.
To install a stove with a chimney serving a masonry fireplace,
you must have a certified stainless steel sleeve inside covering
up all the chimney height. The sleeve must have the same
diameter as the flue collar. The connection must be tight and
sealed to avoid fume to go indoor. Don’t forget to add an opening
for sweeping.
Outside Vertical Installation
The wood stove must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211 (USA)
norms. Regarding the installation of chimney, follow the chimney
manufacturer’s instructions.
To pass into a wall between the stove and the masonry chimney,
the installation method has been set to prevent fire. Contact your
local authority to find the latest information in terms of
construction standards.
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Cathedral Vertical Installation
The wood stove must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211 (USA)
norms. Regarding the installation of chimney, follow the
chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
Always pass chimney between joists. If a joist need to be cut,
refer to the Local Building code to know how to do it safely.
Otherwise, ask a carpenter or a certified Installer.
Always frame around chimney. Keep the minimal clearances
as written in your chimney manual.
Do not fill the space between the frame and the chimney.
Nothing must be in contact with the chimney.
Always install a firewall at each level, floor, ceiling, attic and
roof.
Always pass into a level joist with a straight section.
The chimney should be supported by the cathedral roof. Build
a support frame around the chimney to support its weight. The
weight of the chimney must never be supported by the stove.
Offset Installation
The wood stove must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211 (USA)
norms. Regarding the installation of chimney, follow the
chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
Always pass chimney between joists. If a joist need to be cut,
refer to the local building code to know how to do it safely.
Otherwise, ask a carpenter or a certified Installer.
Always frame around chimney. Keep minimal clearances as
written in your chimney manual.
Do not fill the space between the frame and the chimney.
Nothing must be in contact with the chimney.
Always install a firewall at each level, floor, ceiling, attic and
roof.
A special firewall need to be install in the attic. It allows to keep
the insulation layers away from the chimney.
Always pass into a level joist with a straight section.
Chimney weight has to be supported by the lower floor and the
ceiling support.
The weight of the chimney must never be onto the elbows.
Install a support strip to hold the upper straight section over the
elbow.
The weight of the chimney must never be supported by the
stove.
Some restrictions are indicated regarding the maximum angle
and length of the angular section. See the chimney manual or
local building code.
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Vertical Installation
The wood stove must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211 (USA)
norms. Regarding the installation of chimney, follow the
chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
Always pass chimney between joists. If a joist need to be cut,
refer to the Local Building code to know how to do it safely.
Otherwise, ask a carpenter or a certified Installer.
Always frame around chimney. Keep minimal clearances as
written in your chimney manual.
Do not fill the space between the frame and the chimney.
Nothing must be in contact with the chimney.
Always install a firewall at each level, floor, ceiling, attic and
roof.
A special firewall need to be install in the attic. It allows to keep
the insulation layers away from the chimney.
Always pass into a level joist with a straight section.
Chimney weight has to be supported by the lower floor with a
ceiling support.
The weight of the chimney must never be supported by the
stove.
Attic firewall
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EXTERNAL COMBUSTION AIR
SOURCE
In a conventional house, the natural fresh air supply is
sufficient to operate the wood stove properly.
However, in new energy saving houses, some of them could
be too air-tight and the fresh air supply might not be sufficient
for the stove to operate properly. It is therefore recommended
to install an outside combustion air duct to avoid smouldering
fire that can cause smoke spill out. This negative pressure in
the house can be also caused by some ventilators in motion
such as a tumble dryer, cooking fan, bathroom fan, etc.
If there is no outside combustion air duct, it is recommended to
open a window slightly in the room where the appliance is
placed in order to avoid the negative pressure caused by the
appliances mentioned above.
A mobile home on a foundation is considered as a
conventional house.
Exterior Air Intake pipe
This appliance has an outdoor air intake.
We recommend using a 4 inches (10.7 cm) diameter aluminum
fireproof flexible pipe with a fireproof insulating coating, an
outside cap and a weatherproof grate.
The grate openings must be smaller than ¼ x ¼ inches (6mm x
6mm).
In case of using air ducts made of other materials, they must
complied with ULC-S110 norms or UL-181 Class1 norms. They
must also be equipped with fireproof insulation and be
corrosion resistant.
THE STOVE MUST BE FIXED TO THE STRUCTURE WHEN
AN EXTERIOR AIR INTAKE IS INSTALLED.
Installation of Air Intake Pipe
You can find external air intake head and grating in hardware
store. (The back panel is removed in the following picture only
to show the flue collar)
1) Find the air intake under the appliance
2) Fix the flexible or rigid pipe to the air intake collar with
a pipe clamp (A).
To install the outdoor air intake through a wall or a floor, follow
the air intake manufacturer installation instructions. Be sure to
seal the edge of the hole correctly too prevent loss of your
vapour barrier efficacy.
To avoid cold air entering in the stove constantly, we
recommend installing a damper which closes the pipe near the
outdoor air intake. Install a small rigid section of tube inside the
outdoor air intake and put a damper inside the rigid section to
close the air Intake. This damper is to reduce the cold air
circulation in the stove when it is not in use.
Connect the flexible air intake pipe onto the damper section.
Put a fireproof thermal insulation around the pipe if the pipe is
not insulated.
Air Intake Obstruction
If the stove extinguishes after closing the door, it’s possible that
the outdoor air inlet is obstructed by something, or that the
damper of the air intake is closed.
After a long period of disuse, insects or animals can build a
nest inside the air intake.
After a storm in winter, snow can accumulate over the air
intake and obstruct it.
Before the heating season, always inspect the air intake pipe to
be sure nothing is obstructing it.
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STAINLESS STEEL TUBES REPLACEMENT
Although the tubes are in stainless steel, because of the
extreme temperatures and conditions inside the firebox, the
tubes could eventually corrode and perforate depending of
operating conditions. In that scenario, your stove becomes less
effective in terms of combustion quality and the tubes will need
to be replaced to ensure the performance of your appliance.
Stainless steel tubes Installation
There are three types of tubes to install.
The three tubes in the back (1) are perforated from a single
side, and the second tube in the front (2) is also perforated
from a single side but with bigger holes than the other tubes.
The first tube in front (3) is perforated on both side with smaller
holes as on the 1,2 & 3. tubes
How to install the tubes
1) Insert the tube on either end into the round hole of the
hot air channel.
2) Insert the other end in the corresponding hot air
channel hole.
3) Center the tube and align the holes with the tabs.
Screw the tube to the side tabs at both ends by using
the bigger tube‘s holes intended for that purpose.
.
4) Install the next tube.
To remove the tubes, do these steps in the reverse order.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATE ONLY WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED: KEEPING
THE DOOR OPEN MIGHT RESULT IN A RUNAWAY
AND CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE STOVE
OR A CHIMNEY FIRE.
A WOOD BURNING PRODUCES CARBON DIOXIDE
(CO2) AND CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) WHICH ARE
TOXIC AND LETHAL. IT’S RECOMMENDED TO
INSTALL A CO, CO2 DETECTOR IN THE SAME ROOM
WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED.
INSTALL ALSO A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE SAME
ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED. THE SMOKE
DETECTOR MIGHT GO ON WHEN THERE IS SMOKE
LEAKING OUT.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR OTHER
FUEL THAN SEASONED CORDWOOD. FUELS SUCH
AS COAL, CARDBOARD, ETC. COULD PRODUCE
MORE POLUTANT EMISSIONS OR OVERHEAT THE
APPLIANCE AND DAMAGE IT.
NEVER SLAM THE DOOR.
NEVER BURN INFLAMMABLE LIQUID: INFLAMMABLE
LIQUID PRODUCES VERY INTENSE HEAT AND ITS
COMBUSTION IS HARD TO CONTROL. IT MIGHT
CAUSE RUNAWAY AND OVERHEATING OF THE
STOVE. THIS CAN CONSEQUENTLY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE, A CHIMNEY FIRE OR A HOUSE FIRE.
ALWAYS VERIFY IF THE AIR INTAKE IS NOT
OBTRUCTED BEFORE LIGHTING A FIRE.
NEVER ELEVATE FIRE WITH A GRATE OR ANDIRON.
ALWAYS MAKE FIRE DIRECTLY AT THE BOTTOM OF
THE STOVE.
Burning regime control
When the handle under the front stove apron is pushed
completely backward, the air admission is reduced. In that
configuration, air will only comes out from the secondary air
tubes. On the other hand, when the handle is pulled forward,
the air admission increases. This air is coming from the
openings above the door. This is what we called “primary air
admission”.
Warning Operating your stove with the door partially or
fully open for a long period of time can damage the stove.
IT IS PROHIBITED TO MODIFY AIR ADMISSION TO
OBTAIN A BRISKER FIRE OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON.
MODIFICATIONS CAN VOID WARRANTY.
Lightning fire
After installing the stove correctly by following the instructions
of the manufacturer, you are ready to light it up.
1) Pull the handle under the front table of the stove
forward to let the air admission enter in the
combustion chamber.
2) Put paper and kindling wood in the combustion
chamber and light the fire in your preferred way.
3) Close the door partially keeping a slight opening.
When the chimney is hot enough, close completely
the door and leave the air admission handle in the
pulled position so that your fire kindle steadily.
4) Once you have a glowing ember bed, it’s time to add
logs. Follow now the instruction section on how to
keep a fire.
DO NOT FILL THE STOVE OVER THE UPPER BRICK.
You can control the combustion process by opening or closing
the air intake. The wood will burn more rapidly with more
primary air admission. Otherwise, the wood will burn slower
and more efficiently with the air intake handle set to secondary
air(minimum).
NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN
THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN FOR LIGHTING.
ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER LIGHTING.
ALWAYS LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED WHEN
OPERATING THE STOVE.
NEVER USE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS OR
INFLAMMABLE LIQUID TO START THE FIRE OR
REVIVE THE FLAME.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR
’REVIVE’ A FIRE IN THIS STOVE. KEEP SUCH
LIQUIDS AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN
USE.
DO NOT BUILD FIRE NEAR THE DOOR GLASS.
KEEP ANY INFLAMMABLE PRODUCTS AWAY
FROM THE APPLIANCE.
First fire
During the first hours of operation, you must heat the stove
gradually in order to allow an appropriate baking of the paint
and to facilitate its adhesion to the metal. Do not heat the
appliance with a brisk fire so as to avoid a thermal shock which
could lift up the paint or fade the color.
Make sure that the room is well ventilated in order to eliminate
odours and smoke coming from the paint during the first hours
of use. This nuisance is merely temporary.
This special paint is conceived to tolerate temperatures up
to1200°F (650°C).
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Keeping a fire
To add wood in the stove and keep a fire:
1) Pull the handle under the apron of the stove forward and
wait a few seconds to let the fire adjust to the new
conditions.
2) Open the door handle to the previous position and wait
some time so that the fire has time to adjust
3) Turn the door handle completely and leave the door halfopen and let the fire set up.
4) Open the door completely.
5) Move embers near the door with poker to supply it with
oxygen and make it burn completely.
6) Add firewood over the ember, keeping it away from the
glass door to avoid flame touching the ceramic glass.
ATTENTION
DO NOT FILL THE STOVE OVER THE UPPER
BRICK.
DO NOT BUILD A FIRE NEAR THE WINDOW.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO BURN DRY
CORDWOOD. WE DON’T RECOMMEND ANY OTHER
TYPE OF WOOD.
7) Close the door slightly and let the wood burn.
8) Once the fire gets stable, close and lock the door.
9) Push the air admission knob to the desired condition.
RISK OF OVERHEATING: NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE
UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SIGHTLY OPEN.
ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER ADDING A LOAD.
DO NOT USE ANY INFLAMMABLE LIQUID TO REKINDLE
THE FIRE.
Fuel Selection
This stove is designed to burn only firewood. Using firewood
dried properly will result in an higher efficiency and a lower
pollutant’s emission compared with using softwood or fresh
wood.
Moisture Meter Information
Firewood is ready to use at 10‐25% moisture content.
Fresh cut logs can have a moisture content of 80% or more,
depending on species. During the drying process, wood might
shrink, split, twist or change shape. In general, wood must be
dried before use. Air drying, i.e. ‘seasoning’ is the most
common method used for cordwood.
Season wood outdoor in summer for at least 6 months before
use. Properly seasoned wood is darker, has cracks at the
ends, and sounds hollow when one piece is smacked against
one another.
In most parts in the North America, the minimum moisture
content that can be generally obtained by air drying is about 12
to 15 percent.
Things not to burn
1) Garbage;
2) Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3) Materials containing rubber;
4) Plastic materials;
5) Waste containing petroleum products, paints or solvent;
6) Materials containing asbestos;
7) Construction or demolition debris;
8) Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9) Manure or animal remains;
10) Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water
saturated materials;
11) Unseasoned wood;
12) Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.
The prohibition against burning these materials does not
prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard,
saw dust, wax and similar substances. Burning these materials
may result in release of toxic fumes or make the stove
ineffective.
Wood storage
The cordwood must be stored in a dry place, away from bad
weather.
It should not be stored under or near the stove.
If any wood is stored next to the stove, the minimum
clearances must be respected to avoid self-ignition
temperature.
• 48 inches (122 cm) front
• 10 inches (25.4 cm) rear
• 20 inches (50.8 cm) sides
Draft
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on its length, local geography, nearby obstructions
and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive
temperatures in the appliance and may damage the appliance.
An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates
excessive draft.
Insufficient draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the
room through the appliance and chimney pipe joints.
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Usage of cooking area and oven
Cooking Area
It is not recommended to cook directly on the stove’s top (on the
paint). However, the stove‘s top part is an excellent cooking area
to work with kitchen utensils such as pots and pans. On the other
hand, you need to bring a special attention to aluminum
components which can melt if left unattended or in contact with
the hottest part of the stove. Temperature above the stove can
largely equal that of an electric element.
We recommend using pots and pans made of cast iron, steel, or
stainless steel when you use the circular lids above the fire.
Elsewhere on the surface area, it is possible to use aluminium
pots and pans.
Use of cooking holes
To cook food on the hobs and to get the direct combustion gases
heat from the holes, use the handle provided with the unit. To do
so, insert the handle in the matching lid hole (1-2) then tilt the
handle and lift the lid (3). Place the lid directly on the stove.
Do not leave the holes in the hob uncovered without pot or pan
for a long period of time. If you do otherwise, air will engulf in the
opening and it will cool down the chimney and diminish the draft
inside the stove. Moreover, smoke might come out from the
openings if the draft in the chimney diminishes too much.
Optional cooking plate
J.A. Roby offer two enameled cooking plates for your device.
They can be bought at any J.A. Roby’s retailers.
One of those cooking plates is intended to be placed above the
fire(1) and the bigger cooking plate is to be put above the
oven(2).
The first one can be used to sear meet or food directly on the
stove while the second one is more suitable for slower cooking.
Both plates offer the additional advantage of reducing the oven
heat loss which ends up rising the oven temperature.
It is recommended to clean-up the enameled plates with water
and vinegar while they are still hot. Rinse the plate with water
before drying it.
Lids above the firebox
Above the firebox there are two lids nested in one another. One
is 7 inch diameter and the other is 10 inch diameter. ( 1 )
Before removing the 10 inch lid, it is strongly recommended to
remove the 7 inch one to reduce the weight.
Lids above the oven
Above the oven there are 2 lids. One is 6 inches and the other
is 7 inches ( 2 ). To improve the temperature above the oven
lids the oven damper must be set to the cooking setting.
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Oven usage
On the stove’s top there is an handle to turn the oven damper.
When the flame logo is facing front, the damper is in the ignition
position and smoke doesn’t turn around the oven and goes
straight to the chimney. To direct smoke around the oven, it is
necessary to turn the damper perpendicularly to the front of the
stove, in other words, the logo is turned sideways so that we
don’t see it.
The oven doesn’t work as a conventional electric oven. It
requires a preheating time of 30 to 60 minutes. preheating time
and oven temperature vary according to the room temperature,
the chimney set-up, and atmospheric conditions.
In case of an unheated environment, for example without
electricity, it is possible that the preheating time might takes
longer on a cold start since smoke is considerably cooler.
Mastering cooking with your wood cook stove needs time and
experience. Each wood cook stove’s owner develops their own
method and learns how to stabilize the oven temperature.
The operation of wood cook stove is unique for each installation
as described earlier. You might need more/less preheating time
depending on your installation before adding woods or before
adjusting the air admission to control the cooking temperature.
Cooking with wood fire needs much more attention than electric
stove.
The temperature in the oven is directly related to the fire
intensity. The stronger the fire, the higher the oven temperature
gets.
The chimney is the essential part governing the combustion in
the stove. The draft is created by the chimney when it gets hot
enough. It is therefore important to respect the minimum
chimney length according to the standard to get the optimal
performance. You can refer to the section of the chimney
installation in this manual regarding the minimum chimney
length.
Note Each stove installation is different and certain variables
can nevertheless affect the chimney draft and improve/impair
the stove performance even if all the regulations are respected.
Here are examples of factors which can affect the efficiency of
the stove: horizontal/vertical length of chimney, chimney size,
number of elbows, the presence of a liner inside a masonry
chimney, chimney installation located indoor/outdoor, air leaks
from the sweeping hole inside a brick chimney, leaking from
pipes and joints between chimney sections, etc. Even the drying
quality of the wood is important, since wood moisture takes
away the heat to evaporate water which result in a lesser heat
output for your stove.
After starting the fire in your stove, leave the damper handle in
the ignition position until the chimney gets hot enough to warm
up the oven.
When the chimney is not hot enough, there will not be enough
draft to increase the combustion rate and it might prevent the
oven from reaching its optimum performance. It will also make
the preheating time longer. You can get a flue thermometer for
this purpose sold at a hardware store to know the chimney
temperature. To turn the damper handle to the oven heating
position, the chimney temperature should reach at least 350°F
(175°C).
To warm up the oven evenly, it is recommended to leave the
damper handle in the oven heating position and to control the
temperature by changing the burn rate with the handle
underneath the firebox.
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Thermometer
The temperatures of the thermometers on the oven and warmer
are approximate and can’t be used for accurate cooking
temperature. We recommend using a cooking thermometer
instead.
Since it is a wood cook stove, It is also possible that the oven’s
cooking time might takes longer than the one indicated in a given
recipe. Spending more time using it and getting experience with
it, you will be able to estimate the cooking time with your oven.
Cleaning of the creosote build-up
When the stove is burning, smoke travels around the oven. Fly
ash and creosote might form deposit on the inside wall along the
smoke travel path. This mixture of ashes and creosote functions
as an insulating layer and might inhibit the heat transfer from the
smoke to the oven. It is therefore necessary to clean up that area
once in a while.
This stove is calibrated for very low particulate emissions.
However, if ashes and creosote build-ups appear quickly, it is
possible that:
• You burn other fuels then wood,
• The wood you use is frozen or too moist/dry with humidity
level above 20% or under 10%,
• You completely close the door too early/late after the
ignition to maintain a clean combustion,
• You have a chimney draft issue (see chimney
installation.)
• There is a leak around the door gasket, a problem with
the air intake or the air flow under the baffle is blocked
For the stove maintenance, there are 4 access points:
1) The 2 round lids on the hob which allow the cleaning of
the oven top
2) The little rectangular hatch located on the top right corner
of the hob which allows access to the right side of the
oven
3) A rectangular hatch is located directly under the oven
door which allow access to the bottom part of the stove.
This door is also convenient to remove creosote deposits
that might have fallen while cleaning up.
4) The chimney collar allows to reach the back of the oven.
Clean up procedure
Make sure the stove is cold. Remove the two circular lids (1) on
the hob and scratch the oven top surface. While doing so, try
pushing the creosote debris on the stove’s right side. You can
let the debris fall at the bottom of the unit’s right side since you
will be able to reach the fallen creosote debris by the access
hatch located under the oven door.
Open the rectangular top access hatch (2) Clean up the
creosote accumulated on the right side and let it fall at the
bottom.
In order to access more easily the back of the stove for cleaning,
it is recommended to reach the back from the flue collar (4). It
will therefore be necessary to remove the chimney section
connected to the stove.
Once the 3 oven’s sides have been cleaned, unscrew the two
nuts (5) holding the bottom access hatch (3) under the oven door
and open it up. Clean up the bottom part of the oven and remove
all the dirt buildup that might have previously fall there.
You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the creosote debris.
It is recommended to change the filter or keep one filter
exclusively for cleaning creosote/ashes.
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MAINTENANCE
Ash Removal
Wood burning doesn’t usually completely transform wood into
combustion gas. The leftover residues are called ashes and
they must be removed from the combustion chamber to help
oxygen circulation.
The ashes have to be removed periodically up to every 2 or 3
days during intensive burning period. Never leave excessive
accumulation in the combustion chamber because it can
reduce the firebox volume and prevent the air supply from
reaching the logs. As a result, this can affect considerably the
performance of your stove.
Remove ashes excess when it gets 3 to 4 inches deep in your
firebox. Note that the fire must have been put out and the stove
must be cool enough for cleaning. You can leave an ash bed
approximately 1 inch deep at the bottom of the firebox to help
maintain a hot charcoal bed.
The best time to remove ashes is after a long heating period
like in the morning when the stove is relatively cold enough to
manipulate ashes and the chimney is still hot. The hot chimney
draft will then vacuum the dust inside the stove.
To clean ashes from the combustion chamber, you must have
the following tools.
• Ash shovel;
• Ash brush;
• A metal bucket with an airtight lid or other container
made for this purpose.
Some embers are mixed with ashes and they could still catch
fire in a few minutes or a few days. It is very important that the
metal lid is airtight. The bucket must be put on a noncombustible tile or brick.
Ash Disposal
Some embers can still catch fire long after the fire is deemed
quenched. If embers have enough oxygen, they can stay lit for
minuts or even for a few days.
It’s mandatory to store ashes:
• In a metal container with an airtight metal lid and
firmly closed;
• Outside the house on a non-combustible material
such as gravels, concrete and bricks;
• Far enough from any combustible material;
• Far enough from any inflammable liquid and vapor.
Before the ashes are discarded or buried in the soil, they
should be retained in a closed container until they get
thoroughly cooled and completely extinguished.
NEVER PUT TRASHES IN THE ASH CONTAINER.
Creosote Formation
When wood is incompletely burned, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which condensate as creosote. The creosote
vapor condenses on the relatively cold flue walls. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. The creosote
could be in forms of tarry liquid, dust, soot or crystallized
deposit. This creosote makes an extremely hot fire when
ignited and it is the principal cause of chimney fire.
The chimney pipe and chimney should be inspected at least
once a week during the first several months to determine the
sweeping frequency
Contact your local fire authority to know how to handle a
chimney fire.
Chimney Inspection
Wood moisture, wood type, combustion quality are some
factors that can influence the creosote buildup speed in the
chimney pipes.
The chimney and the chimney pipes must be inspected at least
once every two months during the heating season. You can
contact a chimney sweeper to evaluate the sweeping
frequency required. You can sweep the chimney yourself. To
do so, extinguish the wood stove and wait until it cools down.
Thereafter, remove the chimney collar screws and the stove
collar screws to inspect the chimney pipe. Look inside the
chimney with a flashlight. For a masonry chimney, it is possible
to inspect inside the flue by removing at first the bottom steel
flue plug. Afterward, you should be able to insert a small mirror
in the chimney lookout to conduct your inspection. Don’t forget
to put back the flue plug. For an outdoor factory built chimney,
open the chimney cap at the bottom of the chimney. It is better
to do an inspection during the daytime during a sunny day.
If there is a creosote buildup of 1/8 inch (3 mm) or more , if the
chimney diameter appears smaller and/or if you cannot see the
chimney cap, It’s a sign of an important creosote accumulation
which will require a chimney sweeping.
Chimney Sweeping
Chimney sweeping needs special tools such as fiberglass rod
and a chimney brush of proper diameter.
In order to sweep the chimney, you will need to climb on the
roof top to remove the chimney cap. If the chimney is taller
then 5 feet above the roof it might be necessary to remove a
chimney section.
If you are not comfortable doing it, we recommend calling a
professional chimney sweeper certified by the APC in Quebec,
the WETT in the rest of Canada or by the NFI in the United
States.
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Door maintenance
The door is the mobile element that needs a special attention.
Its tightness is essential. When the braided fiberglass rope is
worn out, you will see the white soot sticking on the glass
where the air leaks.
• IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL DOOR AND OPENING
CLOSED WHILE IN OPERATION.
• IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP ALL GASKET TIGHT,
SEALED AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
Air tight Adjustment
If the braided fiberglass rope still seems in good condition but
little flattened, it needs probably to be tighten.
Door adjustment (right side)
The adjustment on the right side can be done with the screw
under the door near the hook hole.
1) Unlock and open the door.
2) With a square screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw
clockwise by a quarter turn.
3) Put a piece of paper between the stove front and
fiberglass rope. Close and lock the door.
4) If the paper slides easily when you pull it, repeat steps
1 to 3 again.
5) If the screws are tightened completely but the piece of
paper comes off easily, the braided fiberglass rope
need probably to be changed.
Cleaning up glass
To clean the glass, J.A. Roby Inc. recommends using products
sold for this purpose or an oven cleaner. Take care not to
enter in contact with other stove surfaces than the glass when
using this kind of products.
Avoid cleaning the glass when it’s hot or by using abrasives.
Cleaning the glass when it’s hot can cause a thermal shock
which can break it.
Disassembly and reassembly of the door
To disassemble the door, keep the lower hinge tighten.
1) Open the door.
2) Unscrew the upper hinge nut (C) with a spanner
partially or completely so that you can liberate the
upper part of the door.
3) Remove the tilted door from the lower hinge by lifting
it
To reassemble the door:
1) Put the door on the bottom hinge and align the top
part of the door straight
2) Screw back the top hinge bolt assembly (A, B, C)
inside the door hinge as shown and make sure the left
side of the door is pressed evenly against the
appliance front wall before tightening the hinge bolt
definitely. check if the door is straight.
Replacing broken glass
To avoid braking the glass;
• DO NOT HIT THE GLASS,
• DO NOT SLAP THE DOOR,
• NEVER BUILD FIRE NEAR THE GLASS,
• NEVER PUT WATER ONTO THE GLASS TO AVOID A
THERMAL SHOCK,
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WHEN THE GLASS IS
BROKEN OR CRACKED.
Replace only with a 4 mm ceramic glass with the right shape.
Contact your retailer to get a replacement glass.
DO NOT USE SUBTITUTE.
How to replace broken glass
1) Loosen partially the screws retaining the four glass
supports.
2) Remove all pieces of broken glass and clean the
door.
3) There is a fiberglass rope around the glass to seal it.
If not, you need to install it without pulling it too much
so that the rope remains thick. The rope has a selfadhesive side to stick onto the door glass.
4) Install the new glass and put the lower support first
and gently tighten the screws. If the screws are
tighten too much, it will create pressure points and it
might break the glass when it gets hot. The fiberglass
rope will be pressed gently around the glass against
the door.
5) Install the top support and gently tighten the screws.
6) Verify if all the screws are tightened properly.
If you cannot replace the glass with the door in vertical
position, you may have to remove the door by following the
instructions of this manual.
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Fiberglass rope replacement
When it is impossible to adjust the door because of the
flattened fiberglass rope, it is the time to change it. When the
rope is damaged, you also have to replace it.
Use a ½ inch (12.7mm) braided round fiberglass rope
(available in some hardware store).
To install the new fiberglass rope, we recommend detaching
the door from the stove. Please see the section « Disassembly
and reassembly of door » in this manual.
Fiberglass rope preparation
1) Remove the worn fiberglass rope and take care
cleaning the groove of any leftover pieces of fiber or
latex.
2) Take the frayed end of the fiberglass rope and push
the loose fiber inside the end of the rope to put it
together
3) Add a small amount of high temperature latex or
silicone at the end of the fiberglass rope to make a
clean end.
4) Starting from the lower corner near the hinge, put the
fiberglass rope around the groove without giving any
tension and measure the length of the rope.
5) Add ½ inch to the length measured in step 4 and
repeat the step 2 & 3 for the new rope end.
IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY TO KNOW WHAT TO
DO IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE AND BE SURE TO KNOW
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE.
1. Close all door, the air intakes and the damper.
2. Water the combustible materials around the stove.
3. Trigger an alarm and leave the house, if necessary, call
the fire department.
4. Don’t interact with the pipes before the fire is completely
extinguished.
Do not use the chimney before inspection or necessary repairs.
.
Fiberglass rope installation
1) Put high temperature latex inside the clean groove in
order to glue the fiberglass rope.
2) Starting from the lower corner near the hinge, put the
fiberglass rope into the groove without giving any
tension.
3) Align the two fiberglass rope ends perpendicularly and
put some high temperature latex in between.
4) Let dry the high temperature latex for at least 48
hours. Put the door back on the hinges and readjust
the tightness.
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APPENDIX 1
Exploded diagram of doors
Oven door
Glass dimension
Order Code:CB-VPF
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Order Code: CB
-
VPC
Square Stove door
Glass Dimension
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Arc Stove door
Glass dimension
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Order Code : CB
-
VPR
Reservoir Door
Glass
dimension
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APPENDIX 2
MANUEL D’INSTALLATION ET D’UTILISATION DU RÉSERVOIR À EAU OPTIONNEL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL OF THE OPTIONAL WATER TANK
Le réservoir décoratif de J.A. Roby ajoute
une touche d’esthétisme à votre cuisinière
tout en complétant votre ensemble de
cuisine. Comme attendu, le réservoir permet
de garder une source d’eau chaude à portée
de main pour votre maisonnée.
Note : Le réservoir n’est pas conçu pour
faire bouillir l’eau ni pour réchauffer l’eau
rapidement. Il ne sert qu’à maintenir la
température de l’eau sur une période
prolongée.
Attention : Pour remplir le réservoir d’eau
chaude J.A. Roby préconise l’utilisation
d’une bouilloire conventionnelle en métal
placée directement sur le dessus du
poêle
The J.A. Roby’s decorative water tank
adds a touch of aesthetic to your cook
stove while completing your kitchen set.
As expected, it also provides an handy
source of warm water for your household.
Note: The water tank is not conceived
to boil water nor to warm it up quickly.
It’s only purpose is to maintain the
temperature of the water on an
extended period.
Attention: To fill the water tank, J.A.
Roby recommends using a standard
metal kettle placed directly atop of the
cook stove hob
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INSTALLATION DU
RÉSERVOIR
1)
Visser partiellement les 4 vis
(A) fournies avec le réchaud
de façons à laisser
suffisamment de jeu pour
pouvoir accrocher ce dernier
les vis
2)
Accrocher le réchaud sur les 4
vis en passant chacune
d’entre elles dans les 4
espaces du réchaud prévus à
cet effet
X 4
INSTALLATION DU
RÉSERVOIR
1)
Screw partially the 4 screws (A)
provided with the water tank.
Keep enough clearance in order
to hang the water tank on them
2)
Hang the water tank on the 4
screws by passing each one of
them in the waters tank’s spaces
provided to that effect
X 4
3)
Appuyer le réservoir a eau sur
les 4 vis puis serrer les vis
complètement
3)
Support the water tank on the
screws and tighten them
completely
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REMPLISSAGE DU
1)
2)
Danger : Il n’est pas recommandé de
consommer de l’eau chaude qui est
restée stagnante trop longtemps. Il
est important de changer l’eau aux 2
jours. Il est aussi important de
nettoyer et détartrer le réservoir
régulièrement.
RÉSERVOIR
Ouvrir le couvercle et enlever le
second couvercle d’acier
inoxydable amovible
Verser directement l’eau chaude
dans le réservoir et remettre le
couvercle amovible pour prévenir
la condensation directement dans
caisson du réservoir
•
UTILISATION DU
RÉSERVOIR
1)
Ouvrir la porte et ouvrir la poignée
du robinet. Attention à bien
refermer la poignée du robinet
pour prévenir un dégât d’eau
NETTOYAGE DU
RÉSERVOIR
FILLING OF THE WATER
1)
Open the lid and remove the
second stainless steel removable
lid
2)
Poor hot water directly inside the
water tank and put back the lid to
prevent water condensation in the
water tank chamber
•
Warning : It is not recommended to
consume warm water stagnating for
a long period. It is therefore
important to replace the water at
least every 2 days. Moreover, It is
important to clean up and descale
the water tank regularly
TANK
WATER TANK’S USAGE
1)
Open the door and turn the tap.
Make sure that the tap handle is
closed completely to prevent water
spill
CLEANING OF THE WATER
TANK
1)
Ouvrir le couvercle
2)
Retirer le réservoir d’acier
inoxydable en l’inclinant par l’avant
de façon a laissé passer la tête du
robinet
3)
Procéder au nettoyage avec du
savon à vaisselle et de l’eau
4)
Replacer le réservoir en le plaçant
plutôt vers l’arrière afin que la
porte n’heurte pas la tête du
robinet en la refermant
1)
Open the lid
2)
Remove the stainless-steel tank by
tilting it forward so that it lets the
valve head pass
3)
Proceed to the water tank clean up
with water and soap
4)
Put back the water tank where it
belongs by taking care of putting it
a little bit backward so that the door
doesn’t hit the valve head while
closing it
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APPENDIX 3
Replaceable parts
• Bricks
• Door glass
• Spring Handle
• Stove Door with handle
• Flat fiber glass rope (around glass)
• Round fiberglass rope
• Ash Plug
• Slotted Brick Washer
Call your stove seller representative to order parts.
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STOVES & FIREPLACES
J. A. ROBY LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY
WOOD BURNING STOVES & FIREPLACES
J. A. ROBY’s warranty only applies to original buyer and is non-transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been
altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. The products covered by this warranty must be manufactured after review date indicated
at the bottom of page. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your
J. A. ROBY dealer. Registered your warranty is not required.
The appliance must be installed by an authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation
instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes. Any service call related to an improper installation is not
covered by this warranty. This warranty applies to normal residential use only. This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse,
improper installation, lack of maintenance, accident during transportation, alterations, power failure, venting problems, downdrafts, abuse, over firing
or neglect. Operating the appliance on high for extended periods of time is neglect. Any defect or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or
others than original parts void this warranty.
This limited warranty does not cover any scratch, corrosion, warping or discoloration. The manufacturer may require that defective products be returned
and/or that digital pictures be provided to support the claim. Returned products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation. If a
product is found to be defective, the manufacturer will repair or replace such defect. The transportation fees to ship back the product to the purchaser
will be paid by the manufacturer2. The external labour fees related to warranty repair are not covered. The manufacturer may at its discretion, decide
to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect. The manufacturer may at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations
with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part (s). The
manufacturer shall not in no event be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever which exceeds the original
purchase price of the product. All parts replaced under this limited life warranty are subject to a single claim.
Any damage to the appliance, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, enameled cast iron cooking plate or other components due to water, weather
damage, long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging chemical or cleaner will not be the responsibility of J. A. ROBY. Failure of any components
which is attributed to poor maintenance, is not warrantable and will not be covered by this policy. J.A. ROBY neither assumes, nor authorizes any
third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product.
The manufacture of your new appliance and the following materials are warranted against defects as mentioned below:
Ashtray, handles, doors and cast iron legs Life
Combustion chamber 2 years After 2 years
Secondary air tubes 2 years After 2 years
Tempered glass, optional blower and gasket 1 year
Ceramic glass (thermal breakage only1) 1 year
Replacement parts (with proof of purchase) 90 days
Due to on-doing product improvements, all specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from J. A. ROBY dealer an authorization number. Any
merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender.
1= Digital pictures required 2= Shipping cost are not covered outside CANADA
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION 100%
Review oct. 2014
50% current retail price
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