Hearth & Home Technologies CUMBGAP-MBK User Manual
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September 1, 2008
Cumberland Gap Wood Stove
7006-188E
LISTINGS and SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING ! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS WOODSTOVE
WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. FAILURE TO OPERATE THIS
APPLIANCE PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. FAILURE TO OPERATE THIS
APPLIANCE PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
WARNING! NEVER DRAW OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR FROM A
WALL, FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.
WALL, FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.
These installation instructions describe the installation and operation
of the QUADRA-FIRE Cumberland Gap woodstove. This stove
meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate
emission standards. The Cumberland Gap is listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. to UL Safety Standard 1482, UL737 and ULC
S627, and (UM) 84-HUD, OMNI Report Number 061-S-55-2. The
Cumberland Gap is approved for mobile home installations when
not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion
air inlet is provided. The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained. The stove must be
properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only
listed double-wall connector pipe. Outside Air Kit, Part 831-1780
must be installed in a mobile home installation.
of the QUADRA-FIRE Cumberland Gap woodstove. This stove
meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate
emission standards. The Cumberland Gap is listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. to UL Safety Standard 1482, UL737 and ULC
S627, and (UM) 84-HUD, OMNI Report Number 061-S-55-2. The
Cumberland Gap is approved for mobile home installations when
not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion
air inlet is provided. The structural integrity of the mobile home
floor, ceiling, and walls must be maintained. The stove must be
properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only
listed double-wall connector pipe. Outside Air Kit, Part 831-1780
must be installed in a mobile home installation.
Check with your local building code agency before you begin your
installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the
need for permits and follow-up inspections. Be sure local building
codes do not supersede UL specifications and always obtain a
building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be
unexpectedly cancelled. If any assistance is required during
installation, please contact your local dealer.
installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the
need for permits and follow-up inspections. Be sure local building
codes do not supersede UL specifications and always obtain a
building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be
unexpectedly cancelled. If any assistance is required during
installation, please contact your local dealer.
Inspect and clean vent system frequently in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual. Do not connect this unit to
a chimney serving another appliance.
instructions contained in this manual. Do not connect this unit to
a chimney serving another appliance.
When using optional Blower, Part 831-1701, route power cord away
from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
Do not elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on firebrick.
Do not overfire - if heater or chimney connector glows, you are
overfiring. Stove thermometer recommended.
overfiring. Stove thermometer recommended.
Operate only with the door closed unless you are using the fire-
screen. Open only to add fuel to the fire or when using the fire-
screen. Operating with the door open can cause hot embers or
sparks to fall out and a fire may result.
screen. Open only to add fuel to the fire or when using the fire-
screen. Operating with the door open can cause hot embers or
sparks to fall out and a fire may result.
INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR YOUR SAFETY
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (also known as flue pipe or stove pipe):
The chimney connector joins the stove to the chimney (see
page 11). It must be 6” (152mm) minimum diameter 24 MSG
black or blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall
venting pipe.
The chimney connector joins the stove to the chimney (see
page 11). It must be 6” (152mm) minimum diameter 24 MSG
black or blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall
venting pipe.
THIMBLE: A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in
combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to
the chimney (see pages 13-14). It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting.
combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to
the chimney (see pages 13-14). It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting.
CHIMNEY SYSTEMS:
A. APPROVED MASONRY (see specifications on page 12)
with at least 5/8” (16mm) fire clay lining joined with refractory
cement or other listed system suitable for use with wood
stoves.
cement or other listed system suitable for use with wood
stoves.
B. PREFABRICATED 6" (152mm) listed high temperature (UL
103 HT or ULC S629) chimney. Components required by
manufacturers for installation such as the chimney support
base, firestop (as appropriate), attic insulation shield, insulated
tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation.
Use only components manufactured for the chimney. Chimney
installation should meet NFPA 211 standards.
manufacturers for installation such as the chimney support
base, firestop (as appropriate), attic insulation shield, insulated
tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation.
Use only components manufactured for the chimney. Chimney
installation should meet NFPA 211 standards.
FIRE SAFETY: To provide reasonable fire safety, the following
should be given serious consideration:
should be given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your
home to ensure your safety. They should be located away
from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas.
Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement
and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain
regularly.
from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas.
Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement
and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain
regularly.
2.
A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to contend
with small fires resulting from burning embers.
with small fires resulting from burning embers.
3.
A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
escape routes.
4.
A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:
In the event of a chimney fire:
A.
A.
Notify fire department.
B.
Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
C.
Close all openings into the stove.
D.
While awaiting fire department, watch for ignition of
adjacent combustibles from overheated stove pipe,
hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
adjacent combustibles from overheated stove pipe,
hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
VENTING SYSTEM
The venting system consists of a chimney connector and a
chimney. These get extremely hot during use. Temperatures
inside the chimney may exceed 2000
chimney. These get extremely hot during use. Temperatures
inside the chimney may exceed 2000
°F (1100°C) in the event of
a creosote fire. To protect against the possibility of a house fire,
the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed
and maintained. An approved thimble must be used when a
connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney.
A chimney support package must be used when a connection
is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney. These
accessories are absolutely necessary to provide safe clearances
to combustible wall and ceiling material. Follow venting
manufacturer’s clearances when installing venting system.
the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed
and maintained. An approved thimble must be used when a
connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney.
A chimney support package must be used when a connection
is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney. These
accessories are absolutely necessary to provide safe clearances
to combustible wall and ceiling material. Follow venting
manufacturer’s clearances when installing venting system.
This stove may be connected to a lined masonry chimney or a
listed high temperature prefabricated approved metal chimney.
Do not connect it to a chimney serving another appliance. To do
so will affect the safe operation of both appliances.
listed high temperature prefabricated approved metal chimney.
Do not connect it to a chimney serving another appliance. To do
so will affect the safe operation of both appliances.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION AND
MAY REMAIN SO UP TO 40 MINUTES OR LONGER AFTER THERE
IS NO FUEL IN THE FIREBOX. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS IN A HIGH
TRAFFIC AREA OR CHILDREN MAY BE NEAR IT IS RECOM-
MENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE A DECORATIVE BARRIOR TO GO
IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. ALWAYS KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
WHILE IT IS OPERATING AND DO NOT LET ANYONE OPERATE
THIS APPLIANCE UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THESE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
MAY REMAIN SO UP TO 40 MINUTES OR LONGER AFTER THERE
IS NO FUEL IN THE FIREBOX. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS IN A HIGH
TRAFFIC AREA OR CHILDREN MAY BE NEAR IT IS RECOM-
MENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE A DECORATIVE BARRIOR TO GO
IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. ALWAYS KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
WHILE IT IS OPERATING AND DO NOT LET ANYONE OPERATE
THIS APPLIANCE UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THESE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.