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.
Save these instructions.
Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, a void contact with those areas.
This heating appliance must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be available
in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the
use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advice.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) G3A 2H3
Thank you for purchasing the ECO-45 pellet stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in
the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most
enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2)
Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to help you do
all three.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this palletized wood
burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property
damage, bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
You ECO-45 has been independently tested to ASTM E1509-95 Standard Specification for
Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel Burning Type 1, UL 1482-1998 and ULC-S627-00 Standard for
Solid Fuel Room Heaters, Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes (814-23-900
through 814-23-909) and Installation as a Stove Heater.
This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
and CSA-C22.1.
This appliance is designed specifically for use only with pelletized wood. It is designed for
residential installation according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding
room heater. It is also approved as a mobile home heater which is designed for connection to
an outside combustion air source.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower
systems and fuel feed system and must not be burned with any type of coal.
This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fire in order to
burn free of smoke and soot. Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously
degrade its performance and will be evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window.
For best operation, the ash content of the pellet fuel should be less than 1% and the calorific
value approximately 8,200 BTU/LB. Avoid high ash content fuels because this will rapidly fill
up the burn pot and eventually cut off the combustion air supply.
Commercial and industrial installations of the ECO-45 should not be used since operational
control is often not well managed in these settings.
We recommend that our pellet hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals
who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) or in Canada by
WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) or in Quebec by APC (Association des
Professionnels du Chauffage).
Warning: T
HE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE
ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S
MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES).
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AFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not operate your stove if you
smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off,
monitor it, and call your dealer.
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.
Never block free airflow through
the open vents of the stove.
Keep foreign objects out of the
hopper.
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.
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.
The stove will not operate during
a power outage. If an outage does occur,
check the stove for smoke spillage and
open a window if any smoke spills into the
room.
Disconnect the power cord
before performing any maintenance or
repairs on the stove.
NOTE: Turning the stove “off” does not
disconnect all power from the stove.
Do not unplug the stove if you
suspect a malfunction. Turn the stove off,
periodically inspect it, and call your dealer.
The viewing door must be closed
and latched during operation.
Do not operate the stove if the
flame becomes dark and sooty or if the burn
pot overfills with pellets. Turn the stove off,
periodically inspect it, and call your dealer.
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.
If the stove is installed in a room
without air conditioning, or in an area where
direct sunlight can shine on the unit, it is
possible this can cause the temperature of
the stove to rise to operational levels; one of
the sensors could then make the stove start
on its own. It is recommended that the stove
be unplugged when not in use for extended
amounts of time (i.e. during the summer
months).
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.
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
non combustible surface well away from
the home structure.
This stove must be connected to
a standard 120 V., 60 Hz grounded
electrical outlet. 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.
The exhaust system must be
completely airtight and properly installed. All
vent connector joints must be sealed and
fastened in accordance with the pellet pipe
manufacturer's instructions to ensure
consistent performance and avoid smoke and
ash spillage.
Your stove requires periodic
maintenance and cleaning. Failure to
maintain your stove may lead to smoke
spillage in your home.
This stove is designed and
approved for pelletized wood fuel only. Any
other type of fuel burned in this heater will
void the warranty and safety listing.
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.
Stove Builder International Inc.
grants no warranty, implied or stated, for
the installation or maintenance of your
stove, and assumes no responsibility of
any consequential damage(s).
Preparation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Clearances -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Combustion Air Supply --------------------------------------------------------------------------6
When Outside Air Is Not Used -----------------------------------------------------------------6
Venting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Freestanding Installations ----------------------------------------------------------------------7
Log set installation
Filters installation and cleaning
OPERATION
Proper Fuel -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Pre-Start-Up Check -------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Building a Fire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Lighting procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Unit Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Opening Door --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Convection blower --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets --------------------------------------------------------------------15
Damper Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Refueling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Shutdown Procedure -----------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Safety Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Optional Thermostat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Thermostat Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------16
(Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions --------------------------------------18
Factory packaging must be removed, and some minor assembly work is
required prior to installation:
The black knob must be attached to heat exchanger rod;
The black coil handle must be attached to the handle rod;
Filters may be inserted between finger guard and convection
blower (see “filters assembly” section).
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR
PROTECTOR
The ECO-45 has been tested and listed for installation in residential,
mobile home.(refer figure 1 to 3)
In the USA, the unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor pad
extending at least 6 inches (155 mm) in front of the door opening and at
least 6 inches (155 mm) on each side of the door opening. In Canada, the
unit must be installed on a noncombustible floor pad extending at least 18
inches (460 mm) in front of the door opening and at least 8 inches (205
mm) at the back and on each side of the unit. The floor pad must have a
thickness of at least 0.015'' (0.38mm). NOTE: ceramic tile, or any tile,
must be laid on a continuous non combustible sheet to prevent the
possibility of embers falling through to the combustible floor if cracks or
separation should occur in the finished surface.
Figure 1
Figure 2
FLOOR PROTECTION
DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR COMPROMISES IN THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
We recommend leaving 24’’ on each sides of the appliance in order to facilitate access for maintenance.
A 2’’ (55 mm) 2’’ (55 mm)
B 6’’ (155 mm) 6’’ (155 mm)
C 2’’ (55 mm) 2’’ (55 mm)
D 3’’ (80 mm) 3’’ (80 mm)
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
CANADA USA
Dooropening
Figure 3
E 18’’ (460 mm) 6’’ (155 mm)
F N/A (USA only) 6’’ (155 mm)
G 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (Canada only)
H 8’’ (205 mm) N/A (Canada only)
CANADA USA
FLOOR PROTECTION
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INSTALLATION
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an
outside source of combustion air. A 3” inside diameter metallic pipe,
either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear
(refer to figures 4, 5 & 6). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)
must be used at the terminus (refer to figure 5). All connections must
be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose
clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil tape.
For mobile home installations only: No combustion air supply
may exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air
A hole in floor near stove rear terminating only in a
ventilated crawl space.
A hole in the wall behind the stove.
AIR INTAKE
3
25
16
EXHAUST
11
32
16
7
11
1
9
2
7
4
16
5
4
16
8
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED
If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion air be easily
available to the air inlet. A closeable outside air register can be used
in tightly insulated homes.
VENTING
The ECO-45 is certified for use with a vent certified to UL-103 or
ULC S629M and a chimney type vent certified to UL-641 or ULC-S609-M89 and ULC/ORD C441-M90, with 3” or 4” inner diameter. In
Canada, we recommend that you usea listed pellet vent that meets
the ULC S-609-M89 and ULC/ORD C441-M90 Standards. For th e
United States, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that
meets the UL-641, 7
an existing chimney with the addition of a liner if the chimney is
more than 4” in diameter. Class “A” chimney is not required. Refer
to the instructions provided by the vent or chimney manufacturer,
especially when passing through a wall, ceiling, or roof.
Your venting system should have at least one foot of vertical
rise for each foot of horizontal run. The total vertical rise
should never be less than 3 feet (see Appendix A).
This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector joints must
be sealed and fastened in accordance with the pellet pipe
manufacturer's instructions to ensure consistent performance and
avoid smoke and ash spillage.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING
ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
th
edition Standard.This unit can be vented in
FIGURE 4
Rear view
TRIM
COLLAR
FIGURE 5
Fresh air supply
RODENT
GUARD
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXH AUST VENTING
SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE
FIGURE 6
Fresh air supply
INSTALLATION
Equivalent Vent Length (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restriction
there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be
used.
Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent
Length (EVL).
90 DEGREE ELBOW
Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL.
To calculate EVL, use the following conversions table:
Qty Type of pipe EVL equivalent(ft)
1 90° elbow or “T” 5
1 45° elbow 3
1 ft Horizontal pipe run 1
1 ft Vertical pipe run 0.5
NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of 4”
diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more.
Here is an example on how to calculate the EVL of your installation.
(See Figure 8)
(3 x 4’ of vertical length = 12’ x 0.5 = 6 EVL) + (1 x elbow or "T" = 5
EVL) + (2 x 1’ of horizontal length = 2 EVL)
Total EVL = (6 + 5 +2) = 13. So 3” diameter vent is allowed
Note: Do not count the outside termination (goose neck) in the EVL
calculation.
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS
A. HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (refer to Figure 7, 8, or 10)
NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 & 2.
2. Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove exhaust
vent (refer to figure 4).
3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
4. Install a wall thimble as per the vent manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 inches
beyond the exterior wall. There should always be at least one
foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run (see Appendix A). At least 3 feet of vertical rise are needed in all
cases. A longer vertical rise will favour a better exhaust.
6. To reduce the risk of smoke spillage, never terminate with a
horizontal run. If your system terminates with a horizontal run,
add at least 3 feet of vertical rise (see Appendix A).
7. Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non-hardening
waterproof mastic.
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
WALL
THIMBLE
FIGURE 7
Venting through wall
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
COUPE-FEU
MURAL
1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'
Venting through wall
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
WALL
STRAP
CLEAN OUT
TEE
FIGURE 8
45 DEGREE ELBOW
TERMINATION
COLLAR
WALL
STRAP
CLEAN OUT
TEE
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
VERTICAL LENGTH4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
90° ELBOW "T" LEE = 5'
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Termination Location
Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can be a hazard. They can reach temperatures of 500 ºF and cause serious
burns.
CAUTION: TERMINATION COLLAR (SPARK ARRESTER) IS MANDATORY.
Refer to NFPA 211 (USA) or CSA B365 (Canada) for rules for the distance of exit terminal from windows and openings. The exit terminal of
a mechanical draft system, other than a direct vent appliance shall be located in accordance with the following.
Permitted Termination Location
INSTALLATION
Canada
United States:
Not Less than 36’’ (91 cm) above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet (305 cm);
Not Less than 48’’ (122 cm) below and horizontally from, or one foot (30 cm) above, any door, window or gravit y air inlet
Not Less than 24’’ (61 cm) from an adjacent building and not less than 84 ’’ (213 cm) above grade when located adjacent
Cannot be located less than 12 inches (300mm) above grade.
Cannot be located above a gas meter/regulator within 3 feet (900mm) horizontally of the vertical center line of the
Not within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a gas service regulator vent outlet.
Other restrictions may apply. See NFPA 211 for further information.
:
Letter Min. clearances Description
A
B
F
H
I
J
K
L
into any building;
to a public walkway.
regulator.
12’’ (30 cm)
39’’ (100 cm) Clearance to window or door that may be opened
39’’ (100 cm) Clearance to corner or adjacent wall
39’’ (100 cm)
72’’ (183 cm)
39’’ (100 cm) Clearance to the combustion air inlet to any other appliance
72’’ (183 cm) Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
84’’ (213 cm) Clearance above paved side-walk or a pave d driveway located on public property
39’’ (100 cm) Clearance to property boundary
A vent shall not terminate underneath a veranda, porch, or deck
Clearances above grade level or any adjacent surface that might support snow, ice, or
debris
Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 39" (100 cm) horizontally
from the vertical center-line of the regulator and for 15’ vertically
Clearance to gas service regulator vent outlet or within 39’’ (100 cm) of an oil tank vent
or an oil tank fill inlet
INSTALLATION
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B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure
9 – Venting through roof)
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow
and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust
outlet to the rear center of the stove.
OPTION: Install Vent elbow in place of clean-out tee. Locate stove.
Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet, mark point on ceiling. Install
ceiling support and Vent pipe per Vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
When passing through additional floors or ceilings, always
install firestop spacer.
2. After lining up for hole in roof, cut either a round or square hole
in roof, always 3” larger all the way around pipe. Install upper
edge and sides of flashing under roofing materials, nail to the
roof along upper edge. Do not nail lower edge. Seal nail heads
with flexible waterproof sealant.
3. Apply flexible, waterproof sealant where the storm collar meets
the vent. Slide storm collar down until it sits on the flashing.
Seal and install cap. Mobile home installations must use a
spark arrester.
C. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM
As an alternative, 3” or 4” vent can be run inside existing chimney to
termination(Figure 11). This is the preferred method.
Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length.
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER 'S
INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 9
Venting through roof
FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION
A 4" PIPE IS RECOMMANDED
BASEMENT INSTALLATION
Basement installation
FIGURE 10
WALL
STRAP
CLEAN OUT
TEE
CLEAN OUT
TEE
FIGURE 11
Venting through
existin
chimney
INSTALLATION
y
b. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY
FIREPLACE
NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified
chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural
condition.
2. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height
from the hearth. If outside combustion air is to be used, you
will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18
inches.
3. Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe, and if used
the outside air pipe, as shown in Figure 12.
4. Attach the DuraVent adapter, a section of pipe and clean
out tee, making sure the clean out tee is centered in the
chimney flue area. Use RTV, metallic tape, and a minimum
of three self-taping screws at all joint connections to ensure
a tight seal.
5. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figures 1
& 2.
6. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for
chimney pipe, and if used the outside air pipe. Install and
seal with non-hardening mastic to prevent water leakage.
Install vent cap.
c. INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY
CHIMNEY
NOTE: Follow vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figures 1
& 2. Mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce
the masonry chimney.
2. It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the
location of the pipe center mark. Use a 4-inch diameter
hole for 3-inch pipe and 5-inch diameter hole for 4-inch
pipe.
3. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for
chimney pipe, and if used the outside air pipe.
4. Install the tee on the bottom of th e vertical pipe system and
lower it down the chimney until the center branch of the tee
is level with the center of the hole in the masonry, as
shown in Figure 13.
5. Install and seal the top plate from step 3 with nonhardening mastic. Slip the storm collar over the pipe, and
while holding the pipe at the proper elevation, affix the
collar with a minimum of three ¼” stainless steel sheet
metal screws. Seal all joints and seams around the collar.
6. Connect the h orizontal pipe by pushing it through the hole
in the masonry and lining it up with the branch in the tee.
Push the pipe into the tee while twisting it to lock it into the
tee.
7. If desired, once the horizontal pipe is in place, the space
between the pipe and masonry may be filled with hightemperature grout.
Install the trim collar. An adjustable pipe length and adapter may
be needed to finish the connection to the stove.
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
6"
TOP PLATE
BLANKING PLATE
OPTIONAL
OUTSIDE AIR
CLEAN OUT
TEE
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
3"
Figure 12
Venting through
masonry chimney
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
6"
3"
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
THIMBLE
OPTIONAL
OUTSIDE AIR
WALL
TOP PLATE
CLEAN OUT
TEE
Figure 13
Venting through side
of masonr
chimney
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