Breckwell W3000 User Manual

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Warning: If your appliance 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.

• PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

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OWNER’S MANUAL

W3000

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Manufactured by

National Steelcrafters of Oregon, Inc.

DBA Breckwell Hearth Products

Eugene, Oregon

Grand Prairie, Texas

BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS

CW-L-001 12/03

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MAIL YOUR WARRANTY CARD TODAY

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Wood Burning Stove. To achieve the safest,

highest efficiency, and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three
things: 1) Install it properly. 2) Operate it correctly. 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this
manual is to help you do all three. PLEASE read this entire manual thoroughly before you

install and operate your new room heater and KEEP THIS MANUAL in a handy place
for future reference. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury, or even death.

This stove has been independently tested and approved in accordance with the relevant
portions of UL 1482-1996 “Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters”.

Consult with your local building code agency or fire officials, and insurance representative
before you begin your installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need
for permits and follow-up inspections. The W3000FS and W3000I must be installed in
accordance with the manufacture’s installations and with local codes.

Burn your stove moderately hot during the first couple of fires to allow the paint to cure. Do
not set anything on top of the stove and clear any dust or debris off of the stove before firing.
The paint will become soft and gummy as the stove heats up and will harden as the stove
cools.

During the break-in period, open the door frequently (every 5 – 10 minutes) to keep the
gasket from sticking to the paint as it cures.

During the paint curing process, it will emit a non-toxic smoke. Opening a window near the
stove will help this to dissipate. Only High Temp Paint, available from your Breckwell dealer,
should be used for touch-ups. We recommend Stove Bright #6309 – Metallic Black.

During the first few weeks, the stove will go through a process if eliminating moisture in the
steel and firebrick. This moisture will reduce the initial heat output of the stove. Once the
paint has cured, it will be necessary to build several hot fires to remove this moisture. For the
first week or two, burn the stove with the damper wide open for an hour and use generous
amounts of fuel. DO NOT OVERFIRE THE STOVE DURING THIS PROCESS. IF THE

STOVE OR CHIMNEY BECOMES RED, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AIR COMING
INTOTHE STOVE.

Commercial and industrial installations of Breckwell Wood Stoves should not be used since
operational control is often not well managed in these settings.

Model: _____W3000________________
Style: ____________________________
Serial Number:_____________________
Purchase Date: ____________________
Purchased From:___________________
___________________
___________________

To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your stove. We suggest that
you attach your sales invoice to this page,
and fill in the form on the left, so that you
will have all the information you need in
one place should the need for service or
information occur.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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• Never use gasoline, gasoline-

type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen
up” a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids
well away from the stove while in use.

• Do not touch the hot surfaces of

the heater. Educate all children of the
danger of a high temperature stove. Young
children should be supervised when they
are in the same room as the stove.

• Never try to repair or replace any

part of the stove unless instructions are
given in this manual. All other work should
be done by a trained technician.

• Do not throw this manual away.

This manual has important operating and
maintenance instructions that you will need
at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.

• Do not place clothing or other

flammable items on or near the stove.

• The viewing door must be closed

and latched during operation.

• Never block free airflow through

the open vents of the stove.

• Contact your local building

officials to obtain a permit and information
on any installation restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area. Notify your
insurance company of this stove as well.

• This unit must be properly

installed to prevent the possibility of a
house fire. The instructions must be strictly
adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods
or compromise in the installation.

• The exhaust system must be

completely airtight and properly installed.

• Your stove requires periodic

maintenance and cleaning. Failure to
maintain your stove may lead to smoke
spillage in your home.

• Allow the stove to cool before

carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.
Ashes must be disposed in a metal
container with a tight lid and placed on a
no combustible surface well away from the
home structure.

• This stove must be connected to

a standard 115 V., 60 Hz grounded
electrical outlet when using the optional
blower kit. Do not use an adapter plug or
sever the grounding plug. Do not route the
electrical cord underneath, in front of, or
over the stove.

• The exhaust system should be

checked, at a minimum, at least twice a
year for any build up of soot or creosote.

• When installed in a mobile

home, the stove must be bolted to the
floor, have outside air, and NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (Per H.U.D.
requirements). Check with local building
officials.

• Breckwell Hearth Products

grants no warranty, implied or stated,
for the installation or maintenance of
your stove, and assumes no
responsibility of any consequential
damage(s).

SAFETY INFORMATION

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When operating your W3000FS and W3000I, respect basic safety standards. Read these
instructions carefully and completely before beginning any installation procedures or
attempting to operate the heater. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or
personal injury and may void the product warranty.

CAUTION: WHILE THE STOVE IS BURNING, THE DAMPER ROD MUST BE FULLY
OPEN BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR TO AVOID COMBUSTION FLASH.

Installation and repair of the W3000FS and W3000I Wood Stove should be done by a
qualified service person. The W3000FS and W3000I, Chimney connector and chimney
should be inspected by a qualified service person before the heating season, and at least
once a month during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up had occurred.

Due to high surface temperatures, the W3000FS and W3000I should be located out of traffic
areas and away from furniture and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoids burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the heater.

If the blower cover plate (W3000FS) or the optional blower assembly have been removed for
service, they must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE HEATER WITH THE GLASS PANEL REMOVED,
CRACKED OR BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF THE PANEL SHOULD BE DONE BY A
LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.

Ensure adequate combustion and ventilation air are provided, and that they are not
obstructed.

CREOSOTE – FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the
chimney or even cause a house fire. In the event of a chimney fire, CALL THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.

Before each heating season the entire chimney system should be professionally inspected,
cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. The chimney connector and chimney should be
inspected at least once a month during the heating season to determine if creosote build up
has occurred. The chimney system should be inspected at the chimney connector and at the
chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to
check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.

If creosote has accumulated it should be remove to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. The
creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use.
A qualified chimney sweep can perform this service.