Waterford Ashling Installation & Operating Instructions

Ashling

WOODBURNING STOVE

SAFETY NOTICE

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instruc­tions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation direc­tions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your
area.

Manufactured by Waterford Stanley (Marketing) Limited, Bilberry, Waterford, Ireland.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE NO.

1. Stove Specifications 1

2. General 2

3. Pre-Installation Assembly 2

4. Blower 4

5. Floor Protection 4

6. Location 5

7. Outside Air Connection 5

8. Mobile Home Installation 6

9. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 7

10. Additional Clearances to Combustibles 8

11. Flooring Requirements 8

12. Exploded View 9

13. Reduced Clearances 10

14. Double Wall Connections 10

15. Wall Heat Shields 10

16. Chimney 11

17. Chimney Types - USA Only 11

18. Chimney Types - Canada Only 11

19. Chimney Connector 11

20. Connecting to Masonry Chimney 11

21. Masonry Fireplace 12

22. Ventilation & Combustion Air Requirements 13

23. Spillage Test 14

24. Primary Air Settings 14

25. Low Overnight Burn 14

26. Lighting 15

27. Important Notes 16

28. Maintenance 17

29. Disposal of Ashes 17

30. Creosote 17

31. Glass Replacement 17

32. Glass Cleaning 18

33. Vitreous Enamel Cleaning 18

34. Fire Safety 18

35. In the Event of a Chimney Fire 18

CAUTION:
THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERA­TION AND RETAINS ITS HEAT FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME AFTER USE. CHILDREN,
AGED OR INFIRM PERSONS SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES AND SHOULD
NOT BE ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE HOT
WORKING SURFACES WHILE IN USE OR
UNTIL THE APPLIANCE HAS THOROUGHLY
COOLED.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO
START OR “FRESHEN UP” THE FIRE.

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS OR MANUFACTURED LOGS.

STOVE SPECIFICATIONS

The overall dimensions of the stove are as fol­lows:
LENGTH: 614mm (24.17”)
WIDTH: 650mm (25.58”)
HEIGHT: 669mm (26

1

/3”)

FLUE SPIGOT DIAMETER: 152mm (6”)
O.S.A. HOOK UP DIAMETER: 102mm (4”)
HOT PLATE DIMENSIONS: 444mm x 217mm
(17.48” x 8.94”)
HEIGHT TO CENTRE OF FLUE ON REAR
OUTLET CONFIGURATION: 565mm (22.24”)
HEIGHT TO CENTRE OF OSA HOOK UP
CONNECTOR: 109mm (4.25”)
WEIGHT: 432 lbs (196 kgs)

(See Fig.’s 1 through to 4)

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

Fig.4

ASHLING WOODBURNING STOVE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

The Ashling Wood Stove has been independently
tested by Warnock Hersey in accordance with UL
1482 and ULC S627.

When installing, operating and maintaining your
Ashling Stove respect basic standards of fire safe­ty. Read these instructions carefully before com­mencing the installation. Failure to do so may
result in damage to persons and property. Consult
your local Municipal office and your insurance rep­resentative to determine what regulations are in
force. Save these instructions for further refer­ence.

PRE-INSTALLATION ASSEMBL Y

(a) After removing the stove from its packing,

open the ash door (item 18 in exploded
view) and remove the contents.

(b) Open the front door (item 5) and remove

the contents of the firebox, leaving the
bricks in place.

(c) Remove the front ashtray (item 23) from

the rear of the stove if you have not already
done so. Remove the loose fitting hob and
place on a non-abrasive surface.

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The complete installation must be done in accor­dance with current Standards and Local Codes. It
should be noted that the requirements and these
publications may be superseded during the life of
this manual.

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Fig.5

(d) Place the plastic packing on the ground at

the left hand side of the stove.

NOTE: As the stove is very heavy take care when
laying the stove on its side on top of the packing.

Fig.6

(e) Remove the two

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/4” (6mm) x 1/2” (12mm)

hex head bolts from the base (item 3) and
fit the front ashtray (item 23) using the two
hex head bolts. Stand the stove upright
taking care not to strain the leg bolts.

Fig.7

(f) Fit the front door handle (item 54) using

the front door handle screw (item 67) to
the front door (item 5).

Fig.8

Fig.9

This stove can be connected to either a top or rear
exit by simply reversing the orientation of the flue
spigot (item 17) on the flue spigot flange.

For either the top or the rear exit option place the
ceramic gasket onto the flue spigot flange - locat­ed at the top of the back plate.

(g) If the side load door (item 7) is to be used,

fit the side ashtray (item 24) using the side
ashtray fixing plate (item 56) and screw
together using four

1

/4” (6mm) x 1/2”

(12mm) hex head bolts provided. Take out
the chrome locking bolt and fit door latch
(item 52), the side door handle axle (item

51) and the side door handle (item 50).

Fig.10

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Fig.11

BLOWER

An Optional Blower is available for the Waterford
Ashling. The blower is factory assembled, wired
and ready for attachment to the stove.

This unit must be connected to a grounded, stan­dard 110 volts, 60 Hz electrical outlet. Never route
the power cord under or in front of the unit.

Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove
the grounding prong from the power cord. Do not
use an adaptor plug.

NOTE: For more detailed information see instruc­tions included with the Optional Blower.

Fig.12

Fig.13

FLOOR PROTECTION

When installing this heater on a combustible floor,
a floor protector, is required. The floor protector is
to consist of a layer of non-combustible material
and cover the area under the heater and extend to
the sides and rear. It must also extend beneath a
horizontal chimney connector and 2” (50mm)
beyond each side. The area 16” (410mm) in front
of the fuel door(s) must have a thermal resistance
R value of 1.2.

Note: For use in Canada, the floor protector must
extend to at least 18” (460mm) in front of the fuel
door(s) and to at least 8” (200mm) from the sides
and rear of the stove.

If alternative materials are used the following
equations and information shall be used to calcu­late the alternative material thickness required:

Example:

The specified floor protector should be

3

/4” (18mm)

thick material with a K - factor of 0.84.
The proposed alternative is 4” (100mm) brick with

a C-factor of 1.25 over

1

/8” (3mm) mineral board

with a K-factor of 0.29.
Step (a): Use formula above to convert

specification to R-value.
R = 1/k x T = 1/0.84 x .75 = 0.893.

Step (b): Calculate R of proposed system.

4” brick of C = 1.25, therefore
Rbrick = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80

1

/8” mineral board of k = 0.29,

therefore Rmin.bd. = 1/0.29 x 0.125
= 0.431.
Total R = Rbrick + Rmineral board =

0.8 ÷ 0.431 = 1.231.

Step (c): Compare proposed system R of

1.231 to specified R of 0.893.
Since proposed system R is
greater than required, the system is
acceptable.

CAUTION: Moving parts may cause injury. Do not
operate unit with blower housing removed.

D A N G E R: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect
power before servicing unit.

HOT PARTS: Do not operate unit with blower
housing removed.

Definitions:

Thermal Conductance =

C = Btu = W

(hr)(ft2)(oF) (m2)(K)

Thermal Conductivity =

k = (Btu)(inch) = W = Btu

(hr)(ft3)(oF) (m)(K) (hr)(ft)(oF)

Thermal Resistance =

R = (ft2)(hr)(oF) = (m2)(K)

Btu W

** If the side door is to be used the floor protector
must extend at least 16” from this side.

Fig.15

Fig.16

LOCATION

There are several conditions to be considered
when selecting a location for your Ashling Wood
Stove.
(a) Distance from a safe chimney.
(b) Position within the area to be heated - cen-

tral locations are usually best.

(c) Allowances for proper clearances to

combustibles.

(d) Obstruction in the ceiling, upper floor or

roof, for example, ducting, plumbing, elec­trical fittings and wiring, overhead fixed fur­nishings etc.

WARNING:
DO NOT OBSTRUCT FREE AIR SUPPLY TO
THE AIR INLET DUCT LOCATED AT THE BACK
OF THE STOVE.

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Fig.14

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBU­TION DUCT WORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.

Fig.17

OUTSIDE AIR CONNECTION

Air Inlet Duct

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If desired, the air for combustion may be drawn
directly from the outside of the house, as detailed
below. It is not obligatory to do this, but it may help
combustion in small or poorly ventilated house.

Connect a 4” (100mm) diameter stainless steel, or
other non-combustible corrosion resistant materi­al, to the O.S.A hook-up box (item 76). In order to
do this the O.S.A. hook-up box (item 76) must be
connected to the base (item 2) using

1

/4” x 2 1/4”

hex head bolts.
Run the pipe (up to 54” (1370mm) long) to the out-

side avoiding sharp bends and joints within cavity
walls. Turn the end down and fit corrosion resist­ant mesh to prevent the entry of leaves and
rodents. (See Fig.18). Seal the penetration of the
outside wall with silicon.

Fig.18

Seal

Air Duct

Wire Mesh

6. The chimney shall be attached directly to
the room heater and shall extend at least
3ft. (914mm) above the part of the roof
through which it passes. The top of the
chimney should project at least 2ft.
(610mm) above the highest elevation of
any part of the Mobile Home within 10ft.
(3048mm) of the chimney.

7. The chimney system shall comply with
Local Requirements (see page 7).

8. Any openings in a chimney guard where
required must not permit the entrance of

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/4” (19mm) diameter rod.

9. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTE­GRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME ROOF,
FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE
MAINTAINED.

10. Check any other local building code as
other local codes may apply.

11. WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A
SLEEPING ROOM OF A MOBILE HOME.

CAUTION: Do not obstruct combustion air

opening.
Note: Listed factory built chimney connectors

including elbows are acceptable for use in Mobile
Home Installations.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

In addition to standard installation instructions the
following requirements are mandatory for installa­tion in a mobile home.

1. The stove must be permanently bolted to
the floor of the Mobile Home using the floor
screws provided.

2. The stove must have a permanent outside
air source for combustion.

3. The stove must be electrically grounded to
the steel chassis of the Mobile Home.

4. A listed chimney system, roof thimble, spark
arrestor and roof flashing kit suitable for use in
Mobile Homes must be used.

5. If the chimney exits the Mobile Home at a
location other than through the roof, and
exits at a point 7ft. (2130mm) or less above
the ground level on which the Mobile Home
is positioned a guard or method of enclosing
the chimney shall be fitted at the point of exit
for a height up to 7ft. (2130mm)

Fig.19

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MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS

From the front of the stove 36” (915mm)
From the side of the stove 16” (406mm)
From wall when installed at 45

o

across a corner 12” (305mm)
From back of stove 12” (305mm)
From back of stove horizontal
installation only 6” (150mm)
If the side door is to be used the clearance at
this side must be increased to 36” (915mm)
Mantle clearance 24” (610mm)
Top Trim Clearance 14” (335mm)
Side Trim Clearance 7” (178mm)
Vertical single wall flue pipe 12” (305mm)

This stove may be installed in an alcove measuring
at least 60” (1525mm) high x 58” (1475mm) wide
and no greater than 48” (1220mm) deep (See Fig.

22)

Fig.20

Fig.21

Fig.22

Fig.23

Fig.24

Fig.25

Fig.26

Fig.27

Without Side Load Door

With Side Load Door

16” 16”

12”

(305mm)

12” (305mm)

(405mm) (405mm)

36”16”

(406mm)

(915mm)

12”

(305mm)

58”

(1475mm)

24”

610mm

7” 7”

6”

150mm

ADDITIONAL CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Appliance Clearances Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces (NFPA - 211)

Parallel Corner Parallel Corner

Side Rear Side Rear

No Heat Shields 16-in 12-in 12-in 7-in 6-in 6-in

405-mm 305-mm 305-mm 180-mm 150-mm 150-mm
Flue Collar and 14-in 6-in 10-in 7-in 6-in 6-in
Connector Shield 355-mm 150-mm 255-mm 180-mm 150-mm 150-mm
Double Wall Connector 14-in 6-in 10-in 7-in 6-in 6-in

355-mm 150-mm 255-mm 180-mm 150-mm 150-mm
Minimum alcove 58-in 40-in
Width 1475-mm 1015-mm
Maximum alcove 48-in 48-in
Width 1220-mm 1220-mm
Alcove Ceiling Above 34-in 12-in
Stove top 865-mm 305-mm

Hearth Mount Side Trim Top Trim Mantle

7-in 14-in 24-in

180-mm 355-mm 610-mm

Chimney Connector Unprotected Surfaces (vert) Protected Surfaces (vert).
No heat shields 12-in 6-in

305-mm 150-mm

Using Connector Shield 6-in 6-in

150-mm 150-mm

Double Wall Connector 6-in 6-in

150-mm 150-mm

Unprotected Surfaces (horiz.) Protected Surfaces (horiz.)

Single Wall Connector 18-in 12-in

460-mm 305-mm

Double Wall Connector 6-in 6-in

150-mm 150-mm

FLOORING REQUIREMENTS

The unit must be placed on non-combustible material extending 2-in (50mm) beyond each side, 2-in (50mm)
beyond the rear, and 2-in (50mm) beyond each side of the chimney connector. If the optional side fuelling
door is used, the floor protection must extend 16-in (410mm) beyond the door. Combustible flooring 16-in
(410mm) beyond the front and 8-in (200mm) beyond each side of the front fuel opening must be protected
by either a listed non-combustible insulative floor protector or a field installed non-combustible insulative floor
protection with an R value of at least 1.2.

For use in Canada, the non-combustible floor protection must be extended to 18-in (460mm) beyond the fire
door(s) and 8-in (200mm) beyond the sides and rear of the stove.

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REDUCED CLEARANCES

Under certain conditions the minimum clearances
may be reduced by means of:
(a) The use of Listed pipe shields, installed in

accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

(b) Shields constructed in accordance with NFPA

211 (USA), CAN3-B365 (CANADA) installation
codes.

(c) When listed pipe shields are used - top exit

option only - the clearances may be reduced
to 6” (150mm) from the pipe shield and 8”
(225mm) from stove back.

All clearances must be measured from the outer
surface of the combustible material to the nearest
point on the surface of the stove disregarding any
intervening protection applied to the combustible
material.

Listed Heat Shields must be installed in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

DOUBLE WALL CONNECTIONS

Double wall chimney connectors may be substitut­ed for the shielded pipe provided it is UL/ULC list­ed for a 9” (225mm) clearance or less.

WALL HEAT SHIELDS/PROTECTORS

Shields intended to reduce clearance to com­bustibles must be installed in accordance with the
appropriate codes.
To allow for the circulation of cooling air leave a
space of at least 1” (25mm) between the wall and
the shield. Leave a gap of at least 1” (25mm)
between the top of the shield and the ceiling and
between the bottom of the shield and the floor.

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Fig.28

Fig.29

Fig.30

Parallel side
and back
wall to stove

Fig.31

Fig.32

Fig.33

6”

150mm

7”

178mm

178mm

7”

CHIMNEY

The Ashling is a radiant room heater and must be
connected to a chimney of the proper size and
type capable of providing an adequate continuous
draught of 0.04” wg - 0.06” wg. A 6” diameter
Factory Built Chimney is ideal. Connection to a
larger size may result in somewhat less draught.

DO NOT CONNECT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING
ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

Minimum chimney height is 15 feet from floor on
which stove is installed. An existing masonry
chimney should be inspected and, if necessary,
repaired by a competent mason or relined using an
approved relining system. The stove must be con­nected to a chimney with a continuous draught of

0.04” wg - 0.06”wg. Poor draught conditions will
result in poor performance.

Excessive draught can cause overfiring. If any
components start to glow red, the stove is operat­ing in an overfiring condition and the primary air
needs to be reduced to eliminate the overfiring as
overfiring voids the warranty. Warped components
are indicative of overfiring and will not be covered
under warranty.

The use of a surface mounted thermometer is
recommended to monitor the hotplate centre tem­perature. If the hotplate exceeds 900oF the stove
is overfiring.

Note: The fitting of a flue damper can help reduce
the draught in chimneys with excessive draught.

CHIMNEY TYPES: USA ONLY

The stove must be connected to a UL 103 Listed
HT Type Factory Built Chimney for Residential
Type and Building Heating Appliances, installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or
a masonry chimney constructed in accordance
with NFPA 211 Chimney Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances.

CHIMNEY TYPES: CANADA ONLY

The stove must be connected to an Underwriters
Laboratories of Canada Labelled factory built
650oC chimney, installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions or to a lined masonry
chimney acceptable to the authority having juris­diction.

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR

The chimney connector (smoke pipe) is used to
connect the Ashling Stove to the chimney
described above. The chimney connector must be
made of Corrosion Resistant Steel, 24 gauge or
heavier (black or equivalently treated steel). Be
sure to fasten the chimney connectors together
and also to the flue outlet of the stove through the
two holes provided. Use at least two screws for
each joint/connection. Be sure that the joints are
tight and fully sealed.

A chimney connector shall not pass through an
attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed
space, floor or ceiling.

Where passage through a wall or partition of com­bustible construction is desired, the installation
shall conform to NFPA 211 or CAN/CSA - B365.
The connector should maintain a pitch or rise of at
least

1

/4” per foot from the stove to the chimney. It

should be installed so as to avoid sharp turns or
other combustion features that would create
excessive resistance to the flow of flue gases. It
should be securely supported. The entire length of
a connector should be readily accessible for
inspection, cleaning and replacement.

CONNECTING TO MASONRY CHIMNEY

The connector may pass through walls or parti­tions constructed of combustible material to a
masonry chimney provided the connector system
selected is installed in accordance with the proper
clearances and conditions. The thimble (breach
pipe) must extend to, but not beyond the inner face
of the masonry chimney liner and be firmly
cemented in place. A fire clay liner (ASTM C315
or equivalent) or stainless steel, at least 24 gauge
may be used.

The following methods may be employed:
Method 1:

Minimum 3

1

/2” (90mm) thick brick masonry wall

framed into combustible wall with a min. of 12”
(300mm) brick separation from clay liner to com­bustibles.

Method 2:

Solid insulated Listed factory-built chimney length
of the same inside diameter as the chimney con­nector and having 1” (25mm) or more of insulation
with a min. 9” (228mm) air space between the
outer wall of the chimney length and combustibles.
The inner end of the chimney length shall be flush

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