Brass Flame PF70, PF70B, PF70MH, PF70MHB, PF70FI Installation And Operation Manual

INSTALLATION

AND OPERATION MANUAL

Freestanding and Insert

PUBLICATION # 7186

Models~

PF70 series

Pellet Fired Appliance

This appliance must be installed by a qualified
technician. Read this manual thoroughly before,/
installation. Save this manual for future

refe~ence.

/

/

REV#

8/95

IMPORTANT: Read thoroughly before starting installation. Failure to
follow these installation instructions may result

In

a possible fire hazard and

will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference.

Table

Safety Notice

Introduction

Component Overview
I-Iow

Installation

Selecting a Location
Assembly: legs/pedestal/ash lip/handle
Pre-installation Procedure
Paint Cure-In Period
Clearances
Venting Requirements
Horizontal Exhaust Through
Direct Vent
Outside Vertical Through the Roof Installation
Inside Vertical Through the Roof Installation
Installation into masonry & factory built fireplaces
Mobile Home Installation
Outside Air Provision

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2-3
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15

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary

Component Diagram

Power Flow Diagram

Wiring Schematic

Warranty

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Control Panel Functions

--------------------------------------------------­Routine Inspection Requirements
Cleaning Procedure
Maintenance Related Problems/Solutions

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Terms

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2 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

CAUTION:

directiolls;

I.

contact local building officials

Installation
codes.
required.

fire

department

2.

If

utilizing

flue

or
person
necessary

3.

Never

connect

used

by

4.

Never
Dangerous

5.

Do

not

G.

Never

connect

lftltis

of

A

building

Check

an

chimney

prior

to

repairs

another

block

overheating

install

tilis

PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING

stove

is

llOt

tilis

stove

or

witi1

before

installing.

existing

system

installation

before

stove

flue

appliance.

any

air

stove

the

stove

properly

must

installation

your

local

chimney,

inspected

of

installing.

to

chimney

intake

can

result.

in a sleeping

to

an

air

comply

building

have

ti1e

or

duct

installed,

about

a lwusefire

restrictions

with

pemlit

may

official

your

fireplace

by a qualified

stove.

being

air

Make

presently

outlet

room.

system.

local

be

or

any

ports.

may

am/

installation

16.

Since
combustion
chimney
the
connecting
the

17.

·n1is
wood
pressed
result.

18.

Since

is
impmities.

(A.P.F.I.)

manufactming.
pellets
dealer

TO

result.

importmlt

For your sq{e{r,follow tlte

inspection requirements

the

stove's

chamber

pressme,

exhaust

system

different

connections

appliru1ce

fuel

logs

Buming

there

only.

in

arc

to

are

has

the

improper

lll<my

select

·n1e

has

that

meet

for a recommended

BURN!

installation

in

exhaust

Do

Association
established

We

tl1ese

system

pressme

it

is

very

be

sealed

chimney

well

sealed.

been

designed

not

attempt

stove,

severe

fuel

numul~1cturcrs

pellets

recommend

standmds.

works

and a slightly

important

and

lengti1s.

to

to

bLU11

dmnage

\\·ill

void

of

that

me

fi·ee

Of

Pellet

a

standard

that

Ask

bum

wood

pellet-type.

your

area.

'-Vitl1

negative

positive

to

assure

airtight

Make

sure

pelletized

cordv,:ood

or

fire

wmmnty.

pellets,

of

dirt

Fuel

Industries

for

you

purchac;e

your

timt

when

ti1at

could

or

any

pellet

local

or.

it

7.

Never

stack

or

stove

or

around

8.

To

avoid

bums,

to

the

hazards

9.

To

provide

detector

10.

In

the

department

11.

Tenninate pellet vent
humans

12.

The

exhaust

month

13.

If

you

shorten

14.

When
electrically
and

bolted

15.

Do

not

to

maintain
passing
periodic

reasonable

and a converliently

event

and

or possible

vent should

and

cleaned

overfue

the

life

installed

grotmded

to

bum

with insufficient combustion

the

a vent

check

combustion

chan1ber.

pile

combustible

external

vent

children

of

high

surface

fire

of a chimney

unplug

the

pipe

damage

at least

the

unit,

(constant hlgh

of

the

electrical

into a mobile

to

the

the

floor.

structural

ti1ough

is

air

walls,

recommended

is

admitted

materials

tennination.

and

adults

temperatures.
safety,

located

fire,

stove.

so

to

pipe

be

inspected

annually.

components.

steel

chassis

integrity

ceilings

to

against

should

be

install a smoke

fire

extinguisher.

notifY

timt

is

avoided.

home,

contact

at

least

heat)

it

of

ti1e

you

must

ti1e

air.

of

ti1e

home

or

roofs.

to

assure

the

combustion

alerted

fire

with

once

will

home

Be

sure

when

proper

the

Testing/Listing

The
safety
vertical
or

comer
ru1d
918-520-110.
UL127

a

fireplace
fireplace
is

required
optional
(safety):

be

Based
appliance
regulations
(enlissions):

A

Page

I

Fines

Bulk

Density
Size
Ash

Content

Moisture Content 8 %
Heat

Content Approx.

PF70

pellet

ftred

standru·d

or

park

pertaining

with

EESPC;

on a tested

UL1482,

horizontal

modes

trailers

according

ll1e

or

ru1

direct

for

all

in

all

otl1er

is

not

for

wood

EEMC,

connector

and

PF70

to

approved

cmmect

mrumfactured

Kent,

air
ru1

Kent;

I%

max

..

40

lbs.

per

1/4"

to

3/8"

1%

max.

max.

wood

for

residential

heater

in

for

use

in

to

OAR

also

use

as

ru1

factory-built

only.

installations.
W A

98032.

to

fi.Jel

ratio

effected

bLU11ing

stoves.

WA

through

8200

cu.

dia.,

ft.

min.

1.5"

BTU

a

1/8"

per

confonns

room

ti1e

freestanding

mrumfactured

918-520-010

confonns

insert

to

into a masonry

zero

Outside

home

combustion

installations

Listing

Listing

in

excess

facility

w1der

Listing

98032

screen.

longmax.

lb.

min.

with

heaters

straight

dwellings

through

UL907

clearance

and

Laboratmy

file

#92-040.

of 3

5:

1,

the

Laboratory

ti1e

witl1

and

air

is

tllis

EPA

INTRODUCTION Read Entire Manual Before Atten1pting to

Burn

Models

PF70

(black

legs)

Comes
PF70B

Comes
PF70BL

Comes
PF70FI

Comes
PF70FIB

Comes

with
(black

with

with

with

\vith

black door

legs)

brass door

(brass

legs):

brass

(fireplace

black

(fireplace

brass

or PF70MH

or PF70MHB

and

door,

insert,

door,

insert,

door

and

(pedestal):

and

black

brass hearth

brass

hearth

surroWld

black

hearth (ash

surroWld

brass

hearth
(pedestal):

(ash

(ash

included):

included):

hearth

(ash

(ash

lip).

lip).

Three Pronged Plug (Grounded)

A

grmmded

The

power

volt

A.

are

240
trapped
areas,

C.,

watts).
under

and

electrical

cord

60

heriz

Be

the

sharp

cord

should

edges.

be

electrical

careful

appliance.

is

supplied

connected

outlet

(power

that

the

electiical

Keep

it

with

this

to a standard

requirements

cord

clear

of

Control Board

The

control
stove.
fan),
air

fan).

It

manages

heat

board

output

is

tl1e

(fuel

located

rate

of

delivery)

on

the

left

side

panel

combustion (combustion

and

heat

circulation

Auger

Pellet

fuel

is

fed

to

fue

auger

is
capable
hopper
The

auger

nummg.

chiven

of

doing

at

all

can

frrepot

by a high

seiious

tinles

and

keep

start

unexpectedly when the stove

by

means

torque gear

harm

to

fingers.

fingers

motor.

away

of

Keep
from

an

Optional Brass Door/ Ash Tray/Legs

The

brass

burned.

is
Apply
and

wipe
may
could
prior

should be cleaned thoroughly

Do

not clean brass with an abrasive

the

brass

off any

discolor.

become

to

their

cleaner

Any
permanent blemishes

removal.

excess

oils

only

brass cleaner after

or

fingerprints

when stove is

before

left

if

the stove

cold

use

on

lip).

lip).

lip).

applicmcc.

I

in

any

hot

of

auger.

The

auger
pellets
auger.

is

fue

stove

cleaner.

and

or

the

the

brass

is

brnned

15

not

the

(room

11us

is

in

clean

brass

Firepot

The

pellet

17

for

cleaning

Firepot

is

where

the

requiremenL<;).

fuel

is

bW11ed.

Hopper .

The

Hopper

before

the

is

where the pellet

pellets

are

fed

into

fuel

fue

is

loaded

firepot.

Ash Pan

1l1e

Ash

Pan

to

mak~

cleatling
removable
coWlter
spring
pm1
to

clockwise

latches.

door

ensure a tight

located

pan.

is

sccw·cd.

easier

It

Do

seal.

Wlder

is

accessed

on

tl1e

not

operate

Replace

tl1e

by

containing

ash

pan

ga<>kct

exteiior

by

turning

door

the

stove

material

* Optional Remote Thermostat

One

\Vay

to

ma'{imize

yom

stove

is

to

install
recommendation
T87F,

24

volt

thennostat

* Optional Ceramic Log Set

Although
hat1dled
period of
ceratnic
secondaty
does

Glass

1l1e
continuous temperatures
is

well

your

This
the
keep
extended
commercial
recommended

the

carefully,

time,

log

not

interfere

Glass

beyond

stove.

appliance

inside

it

clean.

peliods

logs

at1d

set

uptight

air

tube

is

a super heat resistant ceramic

is

of

the

glass

for

the

efficiency

a remote Thennostat.

out

of

mat1y

(see

page

me

quite

durable,

as

tl1ey

retain

if dropped

atld

as

mat1ifold

with

tl1e

temperatmes

designed

glass,

When operating the stove

of

cleat1er

cleaning.

as

flatne

or cover

up

to

to

which along with high heat

time, the glass may

designed

and

is

a Honeywell

16).

they

heat

for

c.:111

break.

far

forwat-d

possible.

firepot.

1390°F.

in

provide a

(see

and

ash

lip

is

designed

the

ashes

in

the

screws

to

release

unless

converuence

should

a considerable

Place

on

Be

111is

which

flow

for

the

the

as

necessary

One

model

be

the

the

sure

log

that

withstands

temperature

you

of

on

get

dirty.

stove

page

stored

a

ash

of

set

operate

air

over

helps

low

glass

for

A

is

* Optional Parts

1l1e
and a soft

are

available to enhance your pellet stove. Please see

Page2

glass

should
cloth BEFORE the stove

be

cleat1ed

your

local dealer for further infonuation.

fuoroughly

is

burned.

witl1

glass

cleat1er

INTRODUCTION (Continued)

HOW IT WORKS

The Control Board manages the rate

motor), and heat circulation (room air fan).

of

combustion

Draft Fan Operation

The draft fan pulls air into the appliance by
extracting the exhaust out
creates a negative pressure.
flexible hose to a plenum behind the fire chamber,
then through a tube to the back
through the bottom and sides
combustor plate out into the fire area. Some air
also comes through the secondary air manifold.

During combustion the .super heated exhaust
in the fire chamber.
fire chamber through a penthouse box.

of

the firebox. This

It

first enters through a

of

the firepot and

of

the firepot

It

is drawn out at the top

Combustion

rises

of

It

then

Air I Exhaust

the

(<.Iran

fan), fuel delivery/heat output (auger gear

moves downward through a channel behind the fire
chamber. The hot combustion air is drawn out by

the draft fan

inner pipe
through the flue at the top back
Though not shown, air is also forced across the
window (at the top and bottom

opening) to inhibit the buildup
exhaust plate adapter allows the stove to be fitted
an existing
pellet vent pipe. A 4" outlet

Flol\'

and

is then forced along through the

of

a double duct system and exits

of

the stove.

of

the front door

of

soot. An optional

6"

stove pipe chimney system, or 3 "

is

standard.

Diagram

)

to

ooooooooo

Page 3

INTRODUCTION (Continued)

Aug~.r

The Auger Gear Motor drives the auger
determined by the fuel rate switch setting.

to

deliver pellets to the firepot according to the feed rate

Room

Room air is drawn through the slot openings
the outer pipe
through it's own manifold
picking up more heat as it flows. Then the air is forced out

of

the double duct system. The room air is pushed upwards at the back

to

the top

of

the stove. The air passes around the super heated penthouse box,

G~ar

~JJ..JIIt-"----~

Air

in

each side panel by the room air fan and is forced through

Motor

Fan

Operation

of

the front

Auger
Auger

of

Gear

Motor

of

the fire chamber

the stove through I 0 holes.

Room

Air

Fan

Flow Diagram

Page4

INSTALLATION

Selecting a Location

The

design

will

determine

considerations

of

your

its

may

home

value

be

most important

location:

Existing
Room
Proximity
Aesthetic
Electrical
RoofDesign
Do

Once

your

local

building

If

you

plan
chimney,
qualified

have

installer. A stoves
influenced
Suggestions:
room

centrally

Traffic

not

install

options

official

to

vent your

it inspect

by

the

Locate

located

Chimneys

to

combustibles
Considerations
Wiring

(rafter

stove

are

determined,

regarding

chimney.

this

in

circulation.
For

optimwn

recommends

chimney
Direct

where

the
behind
loss

of

draft

is

perfom1a..nce

a Top

Vent

pipe

rw1

up

through

Vent

installation. A Direct

vent

tenninates

the

stove

with

no

power,

not

when

present

installed

and

may

dwelling.

Assembly

TI1e
can
based

1.

Remove

2.

Remove

3.

Place

the

4.

Secure

them
supplied

Model

be

1

PF-70 comes with a pedestal,

iristalled

as

an

insert.

units:

metal

pedestal

the

box

from

the

stove

1/4"

appliance

while

the

stove

to

the

(4)

for

legs.

bottom

on

you

and

5/16-18x3/4"

and

where

you

as a source

locations
in

of

heat.

& roof

a bedroom

consult

any

potential

stove

into

any

by a local

fire

performance

appliance

the

dwelling

the

installation

in a large

to

manufacturer

with pellet

the

eave

as

Vent

on

an

outside

vertical

the

top

attach

pipe.

as

a Direct

allow

To

assemble

(or

legs)

appliance.

of

the

each

smoke

from
pedestal

leg).

pedestal (or legs)

of

the

stove

using

for

pedestal, or

place

ymrr

Practical

in

selecting

pitch)

with

problems.

existing

masonry

marshal

is

heavily

and

optimize

opposed

installation

wall

directly

In

the

event

Vent,

natural

back

into

or

four

leg

or

the

box.

(or

by

fastening

the

screws

(4)

stove

a

your

or

open

heat

vent

to

a

is
of a
the

legs

or

pedestal

support

1/2-13x

Door Handle Assembly

Assemble

1.

Insert

2.

On

handle

handle

*

On

brass

before

inserting handle

inside

of

completed

in

the

following

through

door,

door

door.

add a thin

in

place

components

washer

door

assembly:

I Thin Washer

1 Double

an

an

c:r::o I Thin Washer

2 Thick Washers

IT.D 1 Hex Nut

THE

COMPLETED ASSEMBLY SHOULD

LIKE

THIS:

*

Thin

Washer

for

order:

frame.

"D"

to

handle

as

sh0\\11

Washer

shaft

in

LOOK

Remove
the

two

front,

using
screws
Allen

wrench

ash

lip

from

(2)

corresponding

the

two

provided.

tool, not

box.

(2)

5/16-18 x 3/4"

This will

provided.

Install

threaded

require

below

holes

socket

the

use

door

in

the

of a size

opening

stove

(allen)

1/4"

to

head

NOTE: Washer size should

2,

however the

depending on fit

Page5

number

of

door gasket.

follo·w

of

washers may vary

the

order

in step

,'

INSTALLATION

Pre-Installation Procedure

Note: Before
that it be pre-burned to verify the operation. This
will also allow
may be present, and
"Pre-Installation Procedure" should be done in a
well ventilated

I.

Plug the stove into a grounded outlet (using a

circuit tester, verify the electrical outlet for

proper ground and polarity

be installed. failure to do so could result in
damage to the electrical components and void
the warranty).

2.

Switch on

(lower rocker switch) upward to the

position.

will come

models
on.

3.

Look

nothing is obstructing the auger. Pour
of

pellets in

4. Set Feed
medium-low setting.

5. Press auger Jog/Start switch (upper rocker
switch)
cycle. The

during this 12 minute period. This will bypass

low

the
allow the
feed rate setting selected.

6.

Apply

and light
five minutes leaving the

If

the stove

7.
12 minutes

earlier

dropping pellets

have reached set temperature to close contacts

and complete the auger circuit), merely repress
rocker
During this
automatic.

unit

is installed

it

to

ar~a

power

bum

to

help cure the paint. The

as follows:

by pressing OFF/ON switch

it

is recommended

off

sub-surface oils that

where

the unit will

"ON"

The

LED (light emitting Diode) light

on

and

glow

red (early production

glow

green). The Draft

down

into the

the

Rate

downward

LED

temperature limit disc (snap switch) and

auger

nonvolatile lighting material to the pellets

it

with

has

(LED

models

switch

time

Hopper

Hopper.

Control Switch to

to initiate 12 minute start

lamp

will

to feed pellets to firepot at the

a match.

door

not

warmed

will revert

glow

green) to keep auger

(low

limit thermostat will not

to

restart 12

the

feed rate

Fan

will come

and

make

sure

114

bag

low

or

now

appear orange

Let

the

fuel burn for

slightly ajar.

sufficiently after the

back

minute

should

to red

cycle.

glow-

become

8.

Pressing Auger/Initiate switch upward will

This

manually engage auger.
after start cycle is started
temperature.
quickly get the
when hopper is refilled after running out
pellets.

8.

Set Fuel rate

turning the
the burn rate from low to
medium-high to high.

9. Once ru1ming, observe the stove operating for

15-30

minutes.

0.

J\s

1

11.

Paint

Your stove finish is a high temperature paint that
requires time and temperature for the silicon resin
in the paint to completely cure. Depending on your
use, this may take a few hours
paint manufacturer
house during the initial burns.
emission is primarily Carbon Dioxide, there are
other components emitted
and may irritate
anything on the

completely cured, as it will
process.
the paint is completely cured.
becomes stained
sanded and touched
same paint manufacturer:
local dealer.

the stove temperature rises, the Room J\ir

Fan

will automatically be engaged.

Once the stove is operating properly, complete
filling the
minutes.

Cure-In

Do

KEEP YOUR HOUSE
DURING

THE
CHEMICAL
EMITTED
QUITE

NOTICEABLE AND MAY SET OFF A

This

would be used to more

auger

to start pellets dropping

switch

knob

Hopper

to desired

clockwise. This will increase

and run the unit for 30

Period

recommends

which

some

people.

stove

not

SMELL

BY

surface until

attempt

or

to repaint the stove until

marred, it

up

with spray

Paint

WELL

CURING PROCESS.

AND BLUISH HAZE

THE

CUIUNG PAINT CAN BE

can occur only

or

stove is at operating

heat

output by

medium-low

or

a few days. The

you ventilate the

Although

make

Do

not

become

If

the surface later

may

be

paint

is available at your

the

it smell bad

place

the

paint is

soft during this

lightly

from the

VENTILATED.

THE

of

to

SMOKE DETECTOR.

Page 6

·~··

CLEARANCES

Standard

Residential

FREESTANDING MODELS: PF70;
PF70MH, PF70B, PF70MHB; PF70BL

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles

Side: 3"/75mm
Back: 2"/50mm
Comer 2"/50mm horizontal from door

Alcove Installation *

This appliance may be installed in an alcove which
meets the following requirements:

Alcove height:
Alcove width:
Alcove depth:

Corner

Installation

60"/1500

30"/750
36"/900mm maximum

mm

mm

minimum

minimum

or

Mobile Home Installation

Back

s

d

e

M------i-+1

w

a

3"

Floor Protection

4"

in

front

2" beyond sides and back.

wall

of

door

opening.

The pellet exhaust vent shown in the installation
the

nght

can penetrate either side wall or use an

inside vertical installation.

Pipe Requirements/Clearances

The required type
(brand) listed pellet vent pipe. Additional

Approval: Minimum 24 gauge single wall pipe
may be used in mobile home and residential
freestanding configurations.

Approved Sizes:

Maximum total horizontal run: 36"/9

Offsets allowed: 2 maximim (not to exceed total

180° in direction change).

Pellet vent pipe requires 3"/75mm clearance from
outside

of

pipe (all diameters: 3", 4", 6").

of

pipe is Ryder or

3"/75mm
4"/lOOmm
6"/150mm

Dura-

I 5mm

Vent

Floor Protection

to

of

Wall Thimble

I'v1anufactured

by

Pellet Vent

Manufacturer

Horizontal Exhaust

Through The Wall

Floor Protection

Non-combustible floor protection must fully cover

the area beneath the appliance and extend

of

4"/lOOmm in front
2"/50mm beyond sides and back

the door opening and

of

appliance.

*IF

INSTALLED
AND
REMOVAL
NECESSARY

Page 7

TO

THE

MINIMUM SIDE

REAR CLEARANCES IN

OF

THE

APPLIANCE MAY BE

FOR

SERVICING.

AN

ALCOVE,

CLEARANCES Installed as Masonry Fireplace Insert

The

models PF70FI and PF70FIB are approved for installation into a masonry or listed factory built

fireplace. This unit includes a surround face plate.

Clearances to Combustibles

Floor protector
Side wall to unit
Mantle to unit
Top facing to unit
Side facing to unit

100mml4" (D)

13"
13"

13:

(E)
(G)

(H)

75mm

150mml6" (F)

75mm

75mm

Minimum Fireplace Size

Width 22"
Height
Depth 16"

19

112"1

I

560mm
495mm
405mm

mnumum
minimum
nunnnum

I

Hearth Protection

In front

To the side
The noncombustible hearth and hearth extension do not require a hearth pad.

of

heater

of

heater

I .

4"1100mm
3"/75mm

Page 8

INSTALLATION

ALL CLEARANCESIINSTRUCfiONS LISTED

BY

PIPE

Venting Requirements A

vent

111is

appliance
standard
are

available

There

are

pellet

appliance.

The.most

Freestanding:
the

stove
temlinating
a

working

Insert:
tennination.

is

4"

flue

through

several

desirable

and

distance

Listed

sllipped

collar.

your

options

Refer

installations

Pellet

run

up

above

the

PL

type

from

the

Optional

local

for

installing

to

clearances

vent

pipe

through

roofline.

away

from

liner

factory

3"

and

dealer.·

before

are:

connected

ceiling,

Place

the

wall.

fi"om

the

with

6"

flue

and

venting

installing.

to

then

the

appliance

a

collars

of

this

top

of

appliance

to

No
elbows

Maximum

Maximwn

using
must
or a RTV
Interam

MANUFACI'URER MUST

support

You

pipe

more

or

may

three

he

bracket

on

than

two

rise

36"

connect

sealed

silicone

to

provide a complete

the

exterior.

180°
45°'s

is

total

screws

with

must

of

elbows

and

33'

if

vertical

horiwntallength

the

pellet

to

secure

the

with a rating

be

compmmd

installed

one

90°,

vent

it.

BE

every 5 feet

allowed

etc.).

only.

pipe

All

pipe
supplied

of

at

least

seal.

FOLLOWED.

of

(i.e.

two

90°

only.

to

the

flue

collar

joints

and

vvith

the

570°

F,

or

pellet

collar

pipe

Choose
interference

the

appliance

with

the

location

house

with

frruning,

the

least

plumbing,

etc.

Connect only one flue

Maintain clearances in accordance with

The

required

listed

pellet

641.

Additional

wall

pipe

freestru1ding

WARNING:
INTENDED

CHIMNEY

PELLET

Follow
precautions
combustible

type

vent

may

be

configurations.

DO

FOR

OR

FIRED

pipe

manufacturers

required

wall

pipe

approval:

per

appliance.

of

pipe

is

Ryder

or

which

conforms

Minimum

used

in

mobile

NOT

USE CLASS B VENTING

GAS APPLIANCES

CONNECTOR

APPLIANCE.

home

PIPE

installation

for

or

ceiling

passing

(i.e.

vent

use

an

Dura-

to

24

and

instructions

through

approved

thin1ble).

runow1t

wiring,

NFP A 211.

Vent

(brand)

UL

stru1dard

gauge

single

residential

AS

A

ON A

a

of

for

Page9

INSTALLATION

Vent

Do not terminate vent in an enclosed or

semi-enclosed area such as: carports, garage, attic,

crawl space, under a sun deck, porch, narrow
walkway, closely fenced area, or any location that
can build up a concentration
stairwell, covered breezeway, etc.

Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns
touched by children. Non-combustible shielding or
guards may be required.

It

directly through
vertical pipe should be installed to create some
natural draft. This will prevent the possibility

smoke or odor entering the dwelling during
appliance shutdown or loss
exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard and

exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. In
any case, the safest and preferred venting method
to extend the vent through the roof.

The termination
pellet stove shall be located in accordance with the
following:

1.

2.

Termination

is recommended that when an appliance

a wall, a minimum

of

Higher than 3 ft. above any forced air inlet (air

conditioner, etc.) located within I 0 ft.

Not

less that 4 ft. below, 4 ft. horizontally from
or 1 ft. above any gravity air inlet (door,
window, etc.).

Requirements

of

fumes such as a

of

of

power and

the outside chimney

is

vented

five feet

to

keep

of

the

of

if

of

4. Not less that 3

construction that projects more that 2" from the
plane

ofthe

5.

Distance from bottom

12

inches minimum. This is conditional upon

· plants and nature
gases are not hot enough
and shrubs located in the vicinity
termination. The grade surface must not be a
lawn.

Connection

Through

Be sure
chimney, as many have combustible framing.

The usc
galvanized or stainless steel pipe as a liner is
approved.

is

A Wall

to

verify the construction

of

single wall flex or rigid 24 gauge

Connection

ft.

below an eave

wall.

of

termination and

of

grade surface: The exhaust

to

ignite grass, plants

To

A Masonr·y

To

An Existing Class A

Chimney

of

or

any

of

the

a masonry

Chimney

A chimney adapter can be used to make the
cmmection from 3
existing UL chimney system. Verify with the pipe
manufacturer that your pipe brands will

interconnect.
gauge galvanized or stainless steel pipe as a liner is
approved.

The

",

4", or 6" pellet vent pipe

use

of

single wall flex or rigid 24

grade-

to

3.

Not

less

that

2ft.

from combustible materials

such as
protruding parts
plants and shrubs, etc. and not less than 7

above grade

sidewalks (access).

an

adjacent buildings, fences,

of

the structure,

when

located adjacent to the public

roof

overhang,

ft.

Page

10

INSTALLATION

Horizontal Exhaust Through Wall

I.

Position

Locate

appliance.

have

to

vent),

12"/300mm
ready
Ryder

2.

(Optional)

pipe

3.

Install a length

the

4.

Push

thimble.

wall

5.

If

outside

1l1e

the

6.

Install

venting

stainless

Pellet-Vent

However,

appliance

the

center

Extend

located

cut a 7"/175mm

using

wall

the

thimble.

necessary,.

pipe

building.

vertical

that

8"/200mm

(for

to

install

or

Dura-

Locate

step

of

thimble

lll1it

lll1til

1l1e

pipe

bring

of

the

home

must

pipe

are

met,

steel

cap

manufacturer

if

the

on

noncombustible

of

the

exhaust

that

line

center

point

diameter

(for

4"/IOOmm

6"/150mm

the

wall

thimble

Vent

pellet

and

cut a hole

one

procedure.

pipe

approximately

and

seal

the

pipe

should

another

and

extend

at

or

if

all

install

vent

tennination

vent

tenninates

pipe

to

the

wall.

on

the

hole

(for

vent)

vent).

Now

(PL

vent

pipe.

for

pipe

joints.
connects
pass

easily

pipe

length
connect
least

is

it

to

12"/JOOmm

requirements

termination.

supplied

recommended.

several

hearth

on

wall,

3"/75mm

type).

combustion

12"/300mm

to

through
(PL

the

the

Once

use a saw

or

you

the

wall

type)

first

for

1l1e

by

feet

pad.

you

are

Use

the

section.

away

direct

the

above

either
air

into

to

the

from

grow1d
several
tennination.
prevent

level

and

feet, a 45°

the

rain

from

there

are

elbow

elbow

entering.

no

can

must

trees,

be

used

be

tW11ed

Direct Vent

This

appliance
transferring
then

follow
Exhaust
configuration
manufacturer
appliance

five

feet
dmfl.

This
entering
of

power.
nuisance
exhaust

THE

SAFEST AND PREFERRED VENTING
METHOD IS
'WITH A CLEAN-OUT
VENT CHIMNEY
EAVE.

can

be

the

top

flue

the

directions

1brough

be

of
the

'J11is

or

temperatures.

Wall).

is

an

approved

recommendeds

vented

vertical

will

dwelling

hazard

directly

pipe

prevent

will

also

by

TO

INSTALL

converted

outlet

listed

Although a Direct

installed

the

during

keep

exposing people or

PIPE

to a Direct

to

the

rear

above

installation,

that

as a minimum,

through a wall,

to

create

possibility

appliance

exhaust

THE

"T",

AND RUN PELLET

UP

THROUGH

plants,

(Horiwntal

of

shutdown

from

OUTSIDE FLUE

as

a

down

Vent

vent

Vent

the

<md

some

smoke

causing

shrubs

etc.

within

to

by

position,

flue

the

at

least

natural

or

odor

or

loss
a

to

high

THE

Non-Combustible

Hearth.Pad Cmnbustible

Page

Vent Mfg's

Wall Thunble

45°Elbow

II

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

INSTALLATION

. Outside Vertical Through the Roof Installation

First follow directions for Horizontal Exhaust

1.

Install clean-out tee on outside

2.

Install PL vent upward from the clean-out tee. Install support brackets every 5' (feet) to keep

the vent straight and secure.

3.

Attach the flashing as you go through the roof.

4.

The rain cap should be approximately 36" (inches) above the roof.

of

the house.

77mJUgh

1Fall

(page

II).

T

36" Minimum

'

N

Existing

Combustible

Floor

Page

12

Support

Bracket

Type

"L"

Vent

Vent MFG'S

Wall

Thimble

Clean-Out
Tee

INSTALLATION

Inside Vertical Through the

I. Choose a stove location that is ideal. See section on Selecting a Location

2.

Install non-combustible hearth pad.

3.

Place appliance on hearth pad (vent pipe must be minimum

4. (Optional) Locate center
on the wall and cut a hole approximately 2" in diameter. Install the fresh air intake pipe.

5.

Install the clean-out tee.

G.

Install pellet-vent pipe vertically. Install vent through ceiling firestop. Maintain a pipe clearance

to combustibles and keep attic insulation away from the pipe.

7.

Extend the Pellet-vent through the roof flashing.

8.

The rain cap should be approximately 36" above the roof.

of

STANDARD

Roof

fresh air intake pipe on appliance. Match that center with the same point

Installation

INSTALLATION

Rain Cap

___

of3"

away from a combustible wall).

(RECOMMENDED)

of

3"

3"

Clearance

Use Wall Thimble
Or

Non-Combustible
Hearth Pad

Ceiling

Firestop---

r

Existing

Cmnbustible

Floor

resh Air Intake

The most desirable installation is Pellet Vent pipe connected

through the ceiling, then terminating above the roofline. Be sure to follow all clearances listed by pipe

manufacturer.

Page

13

to

the top

of

the appliance and run up

INSTALLATION

The models PF70FI and PF70FIB pellet fired wood heaters are approved for installion into a masonry

fireplace or an approved factory-built zero clearance fireplace. Although the minimum venting requires
only a starter section that protrudes past the damper assembly and is sealed at that point, the manufacturer
reccommends that a full3", 4" or 6" liner (listed PL type) be installed from the appliance to termination.

Installation Into Masonry Fireplace

Models PF70FI & PF70FIB

1.

Install the hearth pad

necessary).

2.

Lock fireplace damper

position.

3.

Install positive flue connector at

fireplace damper.

4.

Connect an exhaust pipe section

to the flue collar exit on the top

of

the stove.

5.

Install listed PL type liner to the

top

of

the chimney (minimum
requirement is listed PL type
starter section that protrudes pas
the damper assembly and is
sealed at that point).

(if

in

open

t

*-4"--tl

w~h"

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Surround~

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Seal

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Steel Plate

Flex Pipe connection

Tee With Clean-out

Fresh Air Intake

-.

Extstmg Floor

Installation Into Factory Built Fireplace

The factory built fireplace must accept this appliance without modification other than removing bolted or
screwed together pieces such as smoke shelf/deflectors, ash lips, screen and door tracks, that may be
reinstalled to restore the fireplace to its original operating condition

replaced. Do not remove damper from fireplace. THE REMOVAL OF ANY PART MUST NOT

ALTER THE INTEGRITY OF THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FIREPLACE CABINET IN ANY WAY.

Although the minimum venting requires only a starter section that protrudes past the damper assembly

and is sealed at that point, the manufacturer reccommends that a full 3

·installed from the appliance to termination.

Page

14

if

this appliance

11

11

, 4

or 6

is

removed and not

11

liner (listed PL type) be

fNSTALLATION

Mobile Home Installation Requirements

Installation·
housing must follow the instructions for residential

installation, with the following supplemental

requirements

918-520-110:

I. Secure the appliance to the floor.

2.

Do not disturb the structural integrity
home. The chimney must provide for a section

joint so that any parts extending above

from ground level can be removed for
transportation

3.

The stove must be grounded to the mobile
home trailer frame-with a No. 8 (minimum)
solid conductor.

of

this appliance into manufactured

per

OAR 9I8-520-0 I 0 through

of

the mobile structure.

of

the

13'

6"

Outside Air Provision

Although this section applies to a mobile home

installation, it may also be required by local codes
in standard residential installations.

When connecting to an outside fresh air source, be
sure that the material is not PVC or plastic pipe.
Only

2"

inside diameter flexible metal ducting or
flexible high-temperature material should be used.
Steel, aluminum
substituted.

To provide sunicient combustion air, keep the
number

is to
to be
ducting

of

be

several bends in the fresh air pipe or

an

extended length. then 2

is

recommended.

or

copper pipe could be

bends in the pipe to a minimum.

114"

or larger

If

if

there
it

is

4.

The combustion air must communicate
outside air.

5.

Floor protection beneath the unit is required,
in front, 0"

6. Structural members such as
joists cannot be cut

the installation.

on

sides and back.

or

modified while making

roof

trusses or floor

to

the

4"

Page

15

OPERATION

Control Panel Functions

A.

Off/On Power Switch

The

main

power switch
up
down

B.

Auger I Initiate Switch

Pressing

auger

motor

this

position.
pellets
filling

the
Pressing
cycle

which

lamp

will

to

the

drop

this

-

-

rocker

to

nm

This

into

hopper

switch

bypasses

change

duration.

C.

L.E.D.

When
operating

Green:
Red:
Orange:

D.

Fuel Rate S""itch

This
clockwise
for

(light emitting diode)

this

light

in

the
Power
Cool
Start

rotary

switch

for

higher

lower

feed

rates.

OFF
ON

is

following

has

switch

as

long

will

shorten

the

frrepot,

when

it

downward

the

to a light

on,

it

indicates

ON

Down

Mode

(12

has

four

feed

two

upward

as

you

the

particularly

was

entirely

snap

discs.

orange

Lamp

mode.

minute

bum

rates,

positions:

will

cause

hold

the

time

needed

out

starts a 12

·n1e

color

for

that

the

cycle)

rate

positions:

cow1ter-

clockv.~se

the

switch

after

of

pellets.
minute
L.E.D.

this

stove

is

to

l11e
is

Fuel
Setting
Low
MediwnLow

in

Mediwn

get

High

E.

One
your

many
Follow
transparent

connect
installed

be

stove
have

draft

fan

speed

increases

increased

from

low

Draft

to

Rate

Voltage

High

Optional Wall Thermostat

way

to

stove

Iloncywell,

tmilc;

the

18/2

stat

wire.

leads

the

on

low

is

calling

selected

maximize

is

to

install a remote

model

available

m<mufacturer's

Install

jwnper

to

thennost.at,

when

for

\vith

T87F

that

wire

wall
there

heat,
the

the

\\~re

leads

thennostat.

the

is

no

it

fuel

only

slightly

high.

Fan

Speeds

104V
107V

IllY

114V

efficiency

thermostat.

24

volt

thennostat

is

recommended.

installation

to

appliance

on

the

Once

fuel

rate

heat

demand.

''~II

come

rate

S\vitch.

as

the

and

convenience

A

is

instructions

by

cutting

control
will

board,

you

have

automatically

When

on

at

the

feed

one

ofthe

using

the

the

setting

rate

of

then

you

Fuel

Rate

Setting

l.Low

2.

Medium

3.

Medium

4.High

*

feed

rates

on

size

and

The

Room
increases.
delivered

Fuel

Rate

Setting

Low

Medium
Medium
High

Low
High

are

approximations

length

of

Air Blower

TI1e

following

to

the

blower on

Low
High

Fuel Delivery

*

lb.'s

fuel

1.00

2.25

3.75lb./hr.

5.00

only.

fuel

used

and

increases

approximate

Room

Air

Voltage

89V

97V

105V
114V

per hour

delivecy

lb./hr.
lb./hr.

lb./hr.

Actual

variations

each

fuel

Blower

feed

rate

in

line

in speed

voltages

rate:

will

vary

voltage.

as

fuel

depending

rate

are

Page

Fuse~O

16

MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

DISCONNECT

POWER

BEFORE

DOING ANY

MAJOR

MAINTENANCE ON
The following areas should be inspected periodically to ensure
optimum

Firepot I Burner

Inspect the Firepot and Burner Plate periodically to
verify the holes are not blocked with impurities.
necessary, clean by removing the burner plate from
the firepot and scrape the surfaces until the holes
are clear. Inspect inner holes
are free
and empty when buildup occurs. The cleaning
frequency will be dictated
quantity
suggested schedule to establish a minimum:
Between 2 days and 2 weeks, depending on the ash
content in the fuel burned. Ash content can vary
from .25% to 1%. Using dirty fuel affects the
cleanliness
Remove clinkers or carbon build up as necessary.
Clinkers are a byproduct
in the fuel, along with other impurities can fuse
under heat and cause clinkering. Clinkering
function

and

giving you excellent

heat

value:

Plate

ofFirepot

of

obstructions (buildup). Remove Firepot

by

the quality and

of

the fuel burned. The following

of

the

bum

and maintenance frequency.

of

the fuel. Silica (or dirt)

of

the fuel, not the stove.

that they

is

the

is

Ash

}Jan

This

is

located under the exterior ash lip (below

If

door) and
slot heads). Loosen the two slot heads on the ash
pan with a straight blade screw driver by turning

both screw heads counterclockwise. This will
release the spring latches.

is

Ash Removal

CAUTION: BE
STOVE
NEVER BURN STOVE
OPEN.

Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and
must be disposed
out and stove is cold before removing Ash Pan.

a

I. Brush ashes into Ash Pan.

IS

THIS

that

the

appliance

locked with two spring latches (with

and

Disposal

SURE

COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!

ofwith

THE FIRE IS OUT AND

is

WITJ-I

care. Be certain the fire

STOVE

operating

ASH PAN DOOR

at

its

is

Ash

Pan

Gasket

CAUTION: MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD
CONDITION. DO
BURNING WITH

OR

OPEN
gaskets for an air tight seal.
or Door Gasket become loose over time, glue it
back into position using high temperature (RTV)
silicone sealer as an adhesive.
become frayed
Gasket material can be purchased from your dealer
or some hardware stores. Use same size and type
as original.

Door Gasket: 3/4" rope, medium density.
Ash Drawer: 3/8" rope, medium

AJAR.

and

Door

NOT

LEAVE STOVE

DOOR

It

or

damaged they should be replaced.

OR

is important to maintain

Gas){et

ASH PAN DOOR

If

the

Ash

Pan Gasket

If

the gaskets should

or

light density.

2.

Remove ash pan and dump ashes into a metal
container with tight fitting lid. Store container
away from appliance.

3. Clean and replace Ash Pan and tighten the spring
loaded screws.

The closed container holding ashes should be

stored on a noncombustible surface, away from

combustible materials. Keep ashes in the container

until you are certain all the cinders have completely
cooled. NEVER place ashes in a cardboard box or
any other combustible receptacle. Store pellet fuel
at least 36" away from appliance.

Page

17

MAINTENANCE

Refractory Logs (Optional)

To ensure the longevity
to handle them while they are hot.

of

your logs, never attempt

Exhaust Vent

This vent should be checked every month or two
and cleaned

when

needed.

Fresh air intake

Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged
with

any

foreign materials.

Draft Fan and Room Air Blower

These blowers are equipped with special sealed
lubricated bearings that do not need additional

For

lubrication.
that you do not try to add any drops
Excess oil can ruin the motors. Disconnect power
prior to opening the side panels.

this reason, it is recommended

of

oil

to

them:

Appliance Glass

The appliance glass is
pyroceram 9" x 13" with a small curved notch. To
replace the glass unscrew and remove the glass
retainers. Remove the glass and any broken pieces.
Then replace it with a new piece
the retainers back on the door casting. High
temperature fiberglass tape should be installed on

of

edge

glass.

of

high temperature

of

glass and screw

Cleaning Procedure

1.

Remove the Burner Plate from the Firepot.

2. Remove the Firepot. It lifts

in

the secondary air ring.

3. Remove the side firebricks (one on each side).

out

of

the notches

7. Remove the baffle plate located in the top

of

the

firebox. Remove the ash pan.

8. Use a shop vacuum and clean all fly ash and
combustion byproducts from the
located in the top ofthe.firebox (where you
removed the

9.

Turn the blades on the draftfan while brushing,

then vacuum ash and byproducts from the
blades.

10. Vacuum all fly ash and combustion byproducts

thefirebox, including all access ports (air

from
holes),

baffle plate).

auger tube, and primm:v combustion air

flue passage

inlet.

11. Empty the fly ash and combustion byproducts
from

thefirepot by brushing and vacuuming.

12. Empty and vacuuni the ash from the

seconda'J'

air ring.

13. Vacuum the 4firebricks, the

ash pan, and the draft fan access plate

ash and combustion byproducts.

14. Reassemble all
follows:

a.

Ba.ffle

b.

Ash Pan.

c.

Combustion Access Plate (The gasket

side goes in the right corner
firebox.

d.

Secondmy Air Ring.

e.

Back Firebrick.

f.

Side Firebrick.

g.

Firepot (Make sure it sits

of

the removed parts in order as

Plate.

ba.fJle

in

plate, the

of

all

of

the

the

fly

Secondary Air Ring notches).

h.

Burner Plate.

4. Remove the

5.

Remove the secondary air ring. It lifts up at

the front and out

6.

Remove the draft fan access plate located in

right rear corner

backjirebrick (one

of

the stove.

of

the firebox.

on

each side).

Page

18

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

As with all appliances, periodic maintenance is required to keep them operating at optimum efficiency.
We recommend an annual maintenance service by a qualified technician.

Maintenance Related Problems

Problem: Decrease in heat output or incomplete

combustion.

Solution: See maintenance points A, B,

Problem: Decrease in Room Air Blower velocity.

Solution: See maintenance point

Problem: Smoke or odor in home.
Solution: See maintenance points A,

D.

Related J>roblems/Solutions

Recommended

A. Once for every 1/2 ton

brush and remove all dust and fly ash from

C,

B,

C, & G.

D &

E.

Firebox and Baffle areas.

B. Remove and clean the Pirepot and Burner Plate.

Keep inner air holes free from buildup.
Remove ashes
dictates.

C. Clean chimney, cap and exhaust passage way

annually or as needed. Inspect monthly.

Maintenance

of

fuel burned, use a

fi·om

the Firebox as often

Points

as

fuel

Problem: Flames appear to burn lazily.
Solution: See maintenance points A, B,

Problem: Noticeable change in Room Air Blower

nmse.

Solution: See maintenance point D.

Problem: Pellets stick to inside surface

(additives in fuel bonding to paint).

Solution: See maintenance point

H.

C, & E.

of

hopper

D.

Vacuum air intakes and squirrel cage on Room

Air Fan annually.

E. Clean squirrel cage on Draft Fan annually.

F.

If

remote Thermostat is used, remove cover and

clean contacts annually.

G. Replace Door Gasket and Ash Pan Door Gasket

as needed.

H. Clean inside surface

window cleaning solution, then apply a
non-stick spray (i.e. Teflon Spray). Do not use
vegetable or oil based sprays.

of

hopper with a good

If

solutions fail to

cure

problem,

see Troubles/tooting.

Page

19

~

tROUBLESHOOTING

Disconnect 115

VA

C power cord before opening panels. Electrical problems should be

referred to a qualified service technician.

Problem /Remedy:

1.

Fire goes out.

a.

The Hopper is empty.

if

Check hopper for fuel and refill

b.

High Heat Limit Switch (on Hopper) has been activated.

Wait until unit cools down and then restart stove.

c.

Auger Gear Motor

Open the right side panel. Check to see that all wires are firmly inserted into the terminal strip.
Reconnect any loose wires. Check
LED lamp is lit.
(yellow leads). Check for loose connections on the wires at the vacuum sensor (located behind
right side panel).
if

one or both

d.

Auger Gear

Open the left side panel. Locate the
back and forth in order to release the auger.

is

not functioning.

If

the LED lamp

If

all connections are secure and Auger Gear Motor still does not respond, or

of

the fan motors are not functioning. contact your local dealer.

~Motor

is jammed.

necessary.

to

see

is

on, check for loose connections

Auger Gear Motor. Ilold

if

the ON/Off power switch

it

is

on. Take note

to

the Auger Gear Motor

with both hands and rock it

if

the

e.

Main power has been

Remove any excessive pellets and re-light the stove.

2.

Pellets not feeding.

a.

The Hopper is empty.

Check the Hopper for fuel and refill

b.

Auger Gear Motor is not functioning or is jammed.

Follow procedure

c.

Vacuum sensor relay has lost its vacuum, causing the auger gear motor to lose power.

The loss
gear motor or Vacuum Sensor Relay. Connecting a jumper wire across the common terminal
('C') to the normally open terminal on the vacuum sensor relay will indicate
of

the failure. The auger will then start operating normally. Replace the vacuum relay.

3. Stove does not

a.

Wall Thermostat (optional) contacts have stuck closed.
Rotate the thermostat dial to a low temperature, then tap gently on the thermostat.
thermostat goes to low burn, replace the thermostat.
burn,remove one

b.

Control

Disconnect power from stove.

off

for

an

extended time period.

if

necessary.

lc

and ld.

of

vacuum may be caused by a blockage

go

to low

Board

burn.

of

the wires from the thermostat.

failure.

If

there is a dead short, contact your local dealer.

of

the exhaust pipe, failure

If

the unit continues to operate at high

If

the problem persists go

of

if

this is the source

to

the combustion

If

the

stop 3.b

Page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING

4.

Stove will

a.

b.

c.

not

go to high

Wall thermostat has failed.
Using an OHM meter, measure across the contacts on the thermostat. Rotate the dial
the thermostat. Activation is indicated by a contact closure "zero Ohms".
not close replace the thermostat. A preliminary test is to place a
should cause the stove to go into a higher burn mode).

Wiring from the Wall Thermostat

Check the wiring from the Wall Thermostat

reconnect wiring

Control

If

Board

the above tests do not resolve the problem, replace the Control Board.

burn.

if

required.

failure.

is

open.

to

If

the contact does

jumper

to

the Control Board for continuity. Replace or

across the leads (this

activate

5. Draft Fan

and

RoomAir

Blower will not

shut

stove has cooled down. Approximate cooling time

a.

Fan/Cool Down Thermal Disc has been shorted closed.
Disconnect the main power cord. Locate the Fan/Cool Dmt•n Thermal Disc (orange wire leads
and inner most sensor) and remove the leads. Using
open condition. Replace the Fan/Cool Down
power.

6.

Draft Fan will

a.

Main power cord has not been plugged into wall outlet.
Plug unit into wall plug.

b Overheat sensor has been activated.

Follow procedure

c.

Control

If

your stove shuts down due to flame out, you may require a delay

power switch

7.

Room

Air

a.

The Room
attempt to adjust the Room
contact your local dealer.

115

not

Board

VAC

Blower

operate when switch

is

turned

I.e

failure.

is present and the stove is still not operating normally, contact your local dealer.

off

before the controller will reset.

runs

at

full speed

Air

Blower runs at a speed directly related

at

all times.

Air

Blower speed with the fuel rate dial.

off

after

the switch has been

is

70

minutes.

an

OHM

71JCrmal

Disc and reconnect the leads and main

on.

to

the setting on the fuel rate dial. First

turned

meter, test across leads for an

of

up to one minute with the

Ifthe

off

and

the

problem still persists,

If

8.

Black smoke is seen while

a.

Loss

of

vacuum due to loose

Check that the ash

of

the front
sealing gasket is making contact with the face

Your pellet stove has the following automatic safety feature.
limit switch will be activated and the unit will shut down. The blower will remain on
down.

the ash pan have been totally tightened.

at

low

burn.

or

leaky ash pan door.

pan

has been properly replaced and that the spring latches (slotted head) at

If

the problem persists, check that the

of

the stove.

If

the stove overheats, a high temperature

Page

21

to

cool the unit

----~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SPECIFICATIONS

Models

Approx.

Flue

Width

Depth

Stove

Height

Floor

Fireplace

Sq.

Size

overall

overall

projection

overall
W/Legs
W

/pedestal

insert

to

Rear

W/Legs

W

/pedestal

minimum
Height
Width

Depth

PF70,

Ft

............................

........................

........................

........................

PF70MH,

Heat

Capacity

..

..

..

.. ..

..

.. .. .. .. ..

.. ..

..

..

.. .. ..

..

..

.. ..

onto

heart11

.........

......................

.................... .

Flue

Center

......................

.................... .

opening

........................ .

size

....

.. . Up

.

..

..

..

..

..

..

PF70B,

to

4"

(optional3" &

24"

•

24"

8"

(not

27

3/8"

29

3/8"

19

3/8"

24 3/4"
26 3/4"

19

112"

22"

16"

PF70MHB,

-I

500

Sq.

Ft.

6")

Top/Rear

including

ash

lip)

PF70BL,

PF70FFI & PF70FIB

*

:---

·-

+

As

Viewed

Floor
Legs

Insert:

4"

Square

from

behind

Protection

or

Pedestal:
protection
beneath
front
the

heartl1
pad.

approximations
depending
climate,
ambient
stove

insert:

of

sides

TI1e

extension

The

in

front

is

the

the

and

heart11

feet

house

outside

operated.

16"

must

appliance

door

back

non-combustible

and

heating

upon

into

unit,

Requirements:

Non-combustible

fully

cover

and

opening

do
must

3"

only.

the

design,

temperatures

fireplace,

and

of

the

appliance.

not

require a heartl1

cover

to

side

of

capacities

ll1ey

level

of

ceiling

facing

forward.

the

area

extend

4"

2"

beyond

heart11

and

combustibles

heater.

are

will

vary

insulation,

heighl
and

how

8"

on

heartl1.

floor

in

the

Outside

Floor

Fuse

Hopper

Heat

Ship

Room

Auger

Draft

OPTIONAL

Brass
Brass
Brass
Surround

Air

Protection

..

.. .. ..

Capacity

Input

Weight

Air

Fan

Gear

Fan

............................

Leg

set

Ash

Lip

Door

Assembly,

Provision

..

..

..

(Max.)

...... ............ ....... 350

Motor

PARTS:

(p/n

(p/n

(p/n

.. ..

..

Requirements

..

.. .. .. ..

.. .. .. ..

.... ..

.. .. ..

..

....

..

.... ...... .

....... ....

#920)

# 1

025)

# 1

..

.... ....

..

..

.. .. .. ..

022)

32" x 42"

.. ..

..

.. . Yes

. 3

.. ....

..

..

.. ..

..

(p/n

#707)

:-.-

Yes

runp

55

LB's

40,000

BTU/hr

Lbs.

I 40

CFM,

.90

Approx. I rpm,

Approx.

3000

an1p

.34

amp

rpm,

1.10

Flue

collar

Flue

collar

Log

Set

Remote

runp

6"

(p/n

3"

(p/n

(p/n

#PF70-

thermostat

#7017A)
#7020A)

12)

(p/n

#CTRI40)

Page22

GLOSSARY

OF

TERMS

AIR WASH - To inhibit
glass,

heated

washes

bottom

AUGER ­and

then

AUGER GEAR MOTOR - The Auger
drives

ROOM AIR FAN -This

at

1500
exhaust
flue

exit,

exhaust

inches

enveloping
alumimun
exchange
heat

chamber

DRAFT
and

has a dual

combustor

negative

gases
downstream

FIREPOT I BURNER PLATE The Firepot
combustion

in

plate
the

sides

bottom holes may become clogged with

HOPPER The Hopper

air

is

delivered

located

through

the

RPM
pass

by

ofheat chamber

pressure.

out

the

at

the

the secondary

The

Auger pushes pellets

down

the

drop

Auger

to

for

quieter operation.

through

the

room

directing

the

steel

flex

outer duct

is

maximized

surfaces.

FAN-

to

The

impeller

plate.

It

This

of

the

to

the

flue

occurs.

firepot

contains

assist in getting a clean bum

the

buildup

to

top

of

the door opening

air

tube

into

deliver pellets

fan

is

the

exhaust pipe

air

fan

scavenges

a counter

exhaust inner pipe \\ith a

Draft Fan operates

pulls

firebox

exit.

The

air

length.

system.

by

the lengthy

to

deliver more

air

into

is

done

and

stainless steel removable burner

air

holes at

is

where the pellets

of

the glass

ring.

up

the

frrepot.

to

the

a I

40

CFM

As

on

flow

Tilis

is

TI1e

the

firepot

by

extracting

puslling

the

soot

through

the

Gear

Firepot.

fan

heated

the

heat

over

the

accomplished

fan

contact

at

air

to

by

the

bottom

even

ash.

are

on

3000

the

two

and

auger

Motor

that

gases

way

from

60

forced

with

the

flrepot

creating

the

exhaust

exhaust

is

where

and

as

stored.

door

air

at

the

tube

nms

and

to

the
the

linear

by

4"

heat

the

RPM

up

the

CONTROL HOARD -
the

left

side

panel
combustion (Draft Fan),
Gear

Motor)

SNAP DISCS ­stainless
located

inside

these

three

A.

B.

a

C.

D.

and

steel

and

on

the

hopper.

the

right

stove

discs

HIGH TEMPERATURE SAFETY LIMIT

N/C

- If

250°

F.,

to

the

Auger Gear

FAN

COOL

switched

Room
remaining
the
to
cooled

LOW TEMP. AUGER
temperatures above

and
If
disc
the

LOW TEMP. ROOM AIR FAN

stove

contacts and allows power

Fan.

Air

unit.

the

blowers

dmvn

allows

tl1e

frre

opens

Auger Gear

temperatures above

'Il1e

Control

of

the

stove.

fuel

delivery/heat

heat circulation (Room Air

Each

snap

disc

cernmic

panel

can

be

the

temperature

this

disc

DOWN

off,

this

Fan

pellets

During shutdown

to a certain

power

should

at

105°

Snap

Discs

on a plate.

removed

will

Motor.

disc

and

Drnfl

in

the

once

the

135°

flow

go

out

F.

Motor.

material.

stop

N/0-

continues power

and

Board

It

manages

is

made of

Snap

B,

C,

& D

'This

by

removing

at

the

hopper

the

flow

When

Fan

to

combust

flrepot

stove

to

and

it

discontinues

temperature

point.

N/0

tllis

disc

tl1e

Auger

and

the

stove

discontinues power

135°

this

flow

to

is

located

the

output

Fan).

top

disc A is

are

plate

one

of

electricity

the

stove
to

cool

-

At

closes

Gear

cools,

N/0 -At

disc

the

Room Air

rnte

(Auger

quality

located

holding

screw.

reaches

is

the

the

down

power

has

stove

contacts

Motor.

this

closes

on

of

to

MAIN

is

the

POWER

the

main

switch allowing electricity

Primary Control Board

SWITCH - The Main Power

to

flow

to

the components.

Switch

through

Page23

LOW
device
blocked

PRESSURE SWITCH - This

used

to

or

iftl1e

shut off

Draft

Fan

the

shuts

auger

off.

if

switch

tl1e

is a safety

vent

becomes

COMPONENT DIAGRAM

Control

Board

0

0

~

0

c

0

....--:=--

Firepot I Burner

Plate

Auger & Auger Tube

Auger Gear Motor

Draft

Fan

(combustion air)

Low
Switch

Pressure

Low
Room

Temp

Air

Fan

Low
Auger

Temp.

Fan

Down

Cool

High Temp.

Disc.

(on hopper)

~

(N.O.)

The low pressure switch and thermal discs can be located behind the right side panel. The high temperature

is

disc, which is located on the hopper,

accessed by way

(N.O.)

Page 24

(N.O.)

of

the left side panel.

(N.C.)

WIRING DIAGRAM

gage

I 8

thermostat

wire

0

Wall

Thermostat

(Optional)

ttigh

Limit

Over

Temp

on

!topper)

(N.C.)

(Located

Fun/Feed Control

clear

or

blue

KEY

N=Neutral Jumper

Ground

Low

Tempcratwe

Auger

(N.O.)

Low

Temperature

Room

Air

Low

Pressure Switch

Fan

Switch

Switch

(N.O.)

teflon

teflon

.__ _ _.

·I.

White

(Isolated

2.

Yellow

3.

White

4.

Red

5.

While

6.

Purple

7.

Purple

8.

White
White

9.

Black

Combustion

. (Draft)

w/

yellow
Neutral)

(Jumpered)

Teflon
(jumper)
(jumper)

w/

Orange

Fan

·Page 26

I;

WHO

IS

COVERED:

The original purchaser.

Model: PF70

Limited

Warranty

WHAT

FOR

ADDITIONAL

Year two through five coverage excludes: Gaskets/Rope Baffles Paint Logs Firepot Firebrick

WHAT

WHAT

IS

COVERED:

HOW

LONG:

COVERAGE:

The stove body, and door frame, are covered year two through five
according to the schedule below:

Year 2 - 80% coverage Year 4 - 40% coverage

3-

Year

IS NOT
* The cost
* Adjustments to the stove
*Removal and reinstallation costs, shipping costs
* Shipping damage, improper handling, improper operation, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, damage from improper

installation, alteration, or unauthorized service.

ALL

THE

YOU

Contact your selling dealer. Provide the following information to the dealer; Model number, Serial number, Date
Purchase, and Place
(OR)

Prior to repair

Earth Stove, Inc.; 10595 SW Manhasset St.; Tualatin, OR 97062.

60% coverage Year 5-20% coverage

COVERED:

of

inspection

ABOVE MUST

MUST

or

Parts to be free

One year from date

Electrical parts are covered 100% for two years from date

BE

DO

TO

OBTAIN WARRANTY

of

Purchase

replacement, send the defective part (Freight Prepaid) with the above infonnation to: Brass Flame; c/o The

BORNE

(if

different).

of

defects

of

in

materials and workmanship (except glass and optional parts)

purchase. Glass has a 30 day warranty. Optional parts have a 90 day warranty.

of

purchase.

at

BY

to

and from factory

THE

PURCHASER.

SERVICE:

the current retail price

and

or authorized service center.

at

time

of

repair or replacement,

Brass Parts

of

IMPORTANT:

The warranty registration card has been properly completed and returned within 30 days
The defective stove or part(s) are promptly delivered, with ALL FREIGHT AND HANDLING CHARGES PREPAID, to:
Brass Flame; cloThe Earth Stove, Inc.; 10595 SW Manhasset St.; Tualatin, OR 97062.
the stove was purchased. When returning parts for warranty, do not cut wires, alter or disassemble part(s). The appliance
must be installed by a Qualified Technician.

We shall not be liable for incidental
forth

in

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states may not
allow the limitations or exclusions set forth so the limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. No person
extend or enlarge any liability or obligation which we may have

RETAIN

Model
Serial Number

Dealer-------------------------­Date

of

THIS

WARRANTY IS

this warranty.

THIS

FOR

_____________________________________

YOUR

____________________________

Purchase--------------------

RECORDS:

NOT

VALID UNLESS:

or

consequential damages

or

commercial loss, nor for any loss or damage except as set

in

connection with the sale

___

_

Page 27

of

purchase.

or

our authorized dealer from which

is

authorized to

of

the stove.

":POWER

Orange

FanCool

Down

(N.O.)

Disc

~

e

·~'~

Low

Pressure

Switch

(N.O.)

Low
Disc Auger

(N.O.) e

~

Brown

Temp~

FLOW

Power

In

BJack

Black

f

•

Orange

•

•

Blue

!

•

DIAGRAM

1

(0)

....

0

....

n

~

=

(Q)

Purple

...

..

Purple

@------<J

Red

Low Temp.
Room

Air

Disc.

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Draft Fan

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