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J.A. Roby Chief EPA Wood Burning Cookstove with Water Reservoir

J.A. Roby Chief EPA Wood Burning Cookstove with Water Reservoir

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J.A. Roby Chief Wood Cookstove 🔥👑

EPA-Certified Heating • Integrated Water Tank • Premium Canadian Craftsmanship

The J.A. Roby Chief Wood Cookstove combines the timeless elegance of a traditional cook range with the advanced performance of a modern EPA-certified heating appliance. Built in Canada and crafted with decorative steel, cast iron, chrome accents, and a rugged pedestal base, the Chief delivers exceptional heating performance while serving as the centerpiece of your kitchen.

What truly sets the Chief apart is its integrated water tank with spigot, allowing you to conveniently keep hot water available while cooking and heating your home. Combined with a spacious oven, full-width food warmer, and impressive 70,000 BTU output, the Chief is designed for homeowners seeking both beauty and functionality.


🔥 Why Choose the J.A. Roby Chief?

The Chief captures the appearance of old-world European cookstoves while incorporating modern combustion technology, EPA certification, low emissions, and mobile home approval. Whether you're baking bread, preparing family meals, or heating your home during winter, the Chief provides dependable performance with elegant styling.


📐 Overall Dimensions

  • Width: 51 ¾ inches
  • Height: 58 ½ inches
  • Depth: 26 ¼ inches

Height measured to top of warming oven.

Cooktop Height

  • 35 ¼ inches

Height from Cooktop to Bottom of Food Warmer

  • 12 ½ inches with optional cooking plates
  • 13 inches without cooking plates

🔥 Firebox Dimensions

  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 11 ⅝ inches
  • Depth: 20 inches
  • Volume: 1.7 cubic feet

Firebox Features

  • Refractory brick-lined firebox
  • Stainless steel secondary combustion system
  • Ceramic fiber baffle

Maximum Log Length

  • 19 inches

🍞 Oven Dimensions

  • Width: 17 ½ inches
  • Height: 12 ½ inches
  • Depth: 18 ¾ inches
  • Volume: 2.39 cubic feet

The large oven includes:

  • Glass oven door
  • Built-in thermometer
  • Excellent heat retention for baking, roasting, and everyday cooking

♨️ Food Warmer Dimensions

  • Width: 39 ⅞ inches
  • Height: 10 ¼ inches
  • Depth: 16 ¼ inches

Perfect for:

  • Keeping meals warm
  • Proofing bread dough
  • Slow warming dishes

Includes its own integrated thermometer.


💧 Integrated Water Tank

Unlike the Cuistot, the Chief comes standard with a built-in water tank and spigot.

Benefits include:

  • Hot water availability during operation
  • Traditional cookstove functionality
  • Ideal for off-grid or preparedness applications

Additional installation information:

🔗 Reservoir Installation Guide
https://www.discountstoves.net/v/vspfiles/downloadables/ja-roby/JA-Roby-Installation-Reservoir.pdf


⚖️ Total Product Weight

  • 567 lbs

Heavy-duty construction ensures exceptional durability and stable heat retention.


🌡️ Heating Performance

  • Heating Area: 1,000 – 1,800 sq. ft.
  • Maximum Output: 70,000 BTU/hr
  • Efficiency: 64.5%
  • Burn Time: 3–6 hours
  • Emissions: 1.9 g/hr

🍳 Cooktop Features

  • Three removable cooktop covers
  • Large cooking surface
  • Optional cast iron cooking plates available
  • Excellent for daily cooking, canning, simmering, and boiling

🔧 Chimney Specifications

  • Flue Size: 6 inches
  • Minimum Chimney Height: 12 feet
  • Chimney Type: 2100°F Solid Fuel Class A

🧱 Clearances to Combustibles

Stove Clearances

  • Rear: 2 ¼ inches
  • Sides: 10 inches
  • Corners: 8 inches
  • Ceiling: 84 inches from floor

These reduced clearances make the Chief one of the most installation-friendly wood cookstoves in its class.


🛠️ Construction & Design

  • Metallic black finish
  • Cast iron firebox door with arched viewing glass
  • Glass oven door
  • Chrome handles, corners, and decorative accents
  • Decorative European-inspired backsplash
  • Rugged pedestal base
  • Easy-access ash drawer

🔥 Advanced Features

  • EPA 2020 Certified
  • Mobile Home Approved
  • Outdoor Air Intake Compatible
  • Glass Air Wash System
  • Low Emissions Technology
  • Stainless Secondary Air System
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

⭐ Why Customers Love the Chief

✔ Built-in hot water tank included 💧
✔ Large oven and warming compartment
✔ EPA 2020 Certified
✔ Mobile home approved
✔ Beautiful European styling
✔ 70,000 BTU heating capability
✔ Premium Canadian craftsmanship 🇨🇦


➕ Available Accessories

  • Chrome Decorative Top with Mirror
  • Additional Oven Rack
  • Outdoor Air Intake Package
  • Left Side Cast Iron Cooking Plate
  • Right Side Cast Iron Cooking Plate

⚠️ Cast iron cooking plates are sold as-is. Minor cosmetic imperfections may occur during manufacturing or shipping and are not warrantable.


📄 Resources & Documentation

Owner's Manual

🔗 https://www.discountstoves.net/v/vspfiles/downloadables/ja-roby/JA-Roby-Chief-Elda-Cuistot-Wood-Cookstove-Manual-3-18-2022.pdf

Reservoir Installation Guide

🔗 https://www.discountstoves.net/v/vspfiles/downloadables/ja-roby/JA-Roby-Installation-Reservoir.pdf


🚚 Shipping Information

  • Typically ships within 2–6 weeks
  • Freight delivery service included throughout the continental United States

The J.A. Roby Chief offers the perfect combination of traditional cookstove charm, modern EPA-certified performance, integrated hot water capability, and premium craftsmanship, making it one of the most versatile wood cookstoves available today.

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