EVOLUTION PELLET INSERT & INSERT KIT
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL NUMBERS: 25-EPI 55-SHPEPI 55-TRPEPI
Rev. 8/2008
SAFETY NOTICE
Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. For your safety and protection, follow the installation instructions outlined in this manual. Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements (including permits) in your area.
CAUTION
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuelburning appliance. Keep children, furniture, fixtures and all combustibles away from any heating appliance.
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IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS UNIT, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE DEALER. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE @ 1-800-245-6489
Mobile Home Use:
This freestanding pellet unit is approved for mobile home or doublewide installation with the outside combustion air hookup. See the “Installation” section of this manual for details pertaining to mobile home installations. Mobile home installation must be accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24.
WARNING:
•Use of outside combustion air is mandatory with this unit.
•Do not operate with the hopper open; lid must be shut and tightly latched during operation.
Note: England’s Stove Works does not recommend using a pellet stove as your only source of heat.
Retain for your files
Model Number________________________
Date of Purchase_______________________
Date of Manufacture____________________
Serial Number_________________________
* This information can be found on the safety tag attached to the underside of the hopper lid. Have this information on hand if the phone the factory or your dealer regarding this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction |
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Introduction................................... |
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Specifications |
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Unit Dimensions ........................... |
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Heating Specifications .................. |
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EPA Compliance........................... |
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Installation |
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Insert Assembly ........................ |
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Clearances to Combustibles.......... |
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Venting Introduction................... |
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Venting Guidelines ..................... |
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Addition Venting Information .... |
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•Approved Venting Methods
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o Full Chimney Reline |
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Outside Air Hook-Up.................. |
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Floor Protection .......................... |
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Daily Operation |
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Getting Started ............................ |
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Lighting a Fire....................... |
15 -16 |
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Control Board Settings................ |
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Error Codes ................................. |
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Power Failure.............................. |
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Thermostat Installation ............... |
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Thermostat Operation ................. |
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Maintenance
•Daily
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Important Notes .............. |
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Daily Ash Removal......... |
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Cleaning the Burnpot ...... |
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•Bi-Weekly
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Important Notes .............. |
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Baffle Removal ............... |
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Tube Cleaning................. |
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•Monthly
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Important Notes .............. |
27 |
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Exhaust Chamber............ |
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Venting Pipe.................... |
39 |
•Yearly
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Important Notes .............. |
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Exhaust Blower......... |
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Convection Blower ......... |
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Hopper Fines................... |
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Checking Gaskets............ |
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Trouble Shooting Guide |
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Troubleshooting .................... |
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Replacing Components |
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Auger Motor................................ |
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Convection Blower ..................... |
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Combustion Blower .................... |
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Vacuum Switch........................... |
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Igniter.......................................... |
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Gaskets........................................ |
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Finish........................................... |
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Glass............................................ |
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Control Board.............................. |
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Wiring Diagram .......................... |
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Optional & Standard Accessories |
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Thermostat .................................. |
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Log Set........................................ |
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Illustrated Parts Detail |
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Exploded Parts Diagram ............. |
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Parts List ..................................... |
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Warranty |
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Warranty Details ................... |
46-47 |
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Warranty Reg. Form ............. |
48-49 |
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this fine product from England’s Stove Works!
England’s Stove Works was started, and is still owned by, a family that believes strongly in a “Do It Yourself” spirit; that’s one reason you found this product at your favorite “Do It Yourself” stove.
We intentionally design and build our stoves so that any homeowner can maintain their unit with basic tools and we’re always more than happy to show you how to do the job as easily and as inexpensively as possible.
However, while remaining simple, our stoves are designed to perform extremely efficiently, helping deliver more heat from less fuel.
Please look at our vast Help section on our website and call our Customer Service Department at (800) 245-6489 if you need any help with your unit. We are nearly always able to help “walk you through” any installation questions, repairs, problems or other questions that you may have.
Wishing you years of efficient, quality and “comfy” heating,
EVERYONE AT ENGLAND’S STOVE WORKS
Please Note: While information obtained from our web site and through our Customer Service line is always free of charge, there will be a service charge incurred with any “on-site” repairs of maintenance that we may arrange.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Unit Dimensions
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
•Unit Height (In Fireplace) o 20.00” [508mm]
•Unit Depth (In Fireplace) o 9-7/16” [239.7mm]
•Unit Width (In Fireplace) o 21-3/16” [538.2mm]
•Bottom to Flue Collar
o7-1/4” [184.2mm]
•Left Side to Flue Collar
o5-1/2” [139.7mm]
•Unit Width (Outside Fireplace)
o26.0” [660.4mm]
•Unit Depth (Outside Fireplace)
o13.0” [330.2mm]
•Surround Height
o29-1/4” [742.95mm]
•Surround Width
o40.0” [1016mm]
•Min. Fireplace Width (Front)
o36.00” [914.4mm]
•Min. Fireplace Width (Rear)
o22.0” [558.8mm]
•Min. Fireplace Height
o21.0” [533.4mm]
•Min. Fireplace Depth
o16.0” [406.4mm]
The minimum fireplace dimensions listed may not apply to your specific installation and are for general reference only. Use the unit dimensions, along with practical knowledge of how an insert fits into a fireplace and connects to the chimney system, to precisely determine if this insert will work in your fireplace.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Heating Specifications
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Heat Output Range**............................................ |
10,700 BTU/hr – 25,100 BTU/hr |
• Approximate Pellet Burn Rate**............................................... |
1.6 lb/hr – 3.9 lb/hr |
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Maximum Burn Time** .............................................................................. |
40 hours |
• Approximate Square Footage Heated*** ...................................... |
800 - 2000 sq. ft. |
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Hopper Capacity ....................................................................................... |
45 pounds |
EPA and Safety Compliance Specifications
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EPA Compliance......................................................................................... |
Certified |
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Particulate Emissions.......................................................................... |
1.43 grams/hr |
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Efficiency*......................................................................................................... |
78% |
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Tested To ....................................................... |
UL 1482, ULC S627, ASTM E 1509 |
*- This unit was not tested for efficiency; the efficiency shown is a default value normally attained by similar, certified pellet burning appliances.
**- Heat output, burn rate and maximum burn time are heavily dependent on the type of pellets burned in the stove; as such, these numbers may vary.
***- The maximum heating capacity of this unit can vary greatly based on climate, construction style, insulation and variety of other factors. Use this information in conjunction with a BTU loss calculation for your home to determine if this unit will be sufficient for your needs.
WARNING
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•Do not overfire – If any external part starts to glow, you are overfiring. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring will void your warranty.
•Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Failure to comply may result in a house fire.
•Tested and approved for wood pellets only. Burning any other fuel will void your warranty.
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INSTALLATION
Insert Assembly
• Tools Required
oElectric or battery operated drill with 1/8” drill bit.
oSocket wrench with 1/2”, 5/16” and 1/4” sockets.
•Parts Included In Insert Conversion Kit
oSurround Top Panel
o Surround Left Panel
o Surround Right Panel
o Left Side Panel
o Right Side Panel
o Rear Hopper Cover Plate Assembly
Instruction
1.Begin the insert conversion by loosening and removing the six sheet metal screws on the rear of the unit which hold the side panels and rear panel to the stove. These screws can be loosened using a 5/16” socket or open end wrench.
2.Once these screws are removed, the side panels and back panel of the unit can be removed and set aside; these panels will not be used on the insert version of this stove.
3.Next, unlatch the two hopper lid latches near the front of the hopper lid. Loosen and remove the hopper lid hinge retaining screws on the rear of the unit; once these screws have been removed, the freestanding hopper lid can be lifted off of the unit and set aside. This component will not be used on the insert version of this stove.
4.Locate the Rear Hopper Cover Plate Assembly, which was included in the insert conversion kit. This part comes preassembled with the rear hopper cover plate, new hopper lid and hopper lid hinges. It also comes predrilled for the required fasteners.
5.Lay the Rear Hopper Cover Plate Assembly on the top of the hopper lid; be certain the assembly is centered on the stove and that all edges line up. Use the predrilled holes as a drilling template. Without removing the hopper lid gasket material, use a 1/8” drill bit in an electric or battery powered drill to drill a hole at every predrilled location of the rear hopper cover plate.
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INSTALLATION
Insert Assembly Continued
6.Use the included self-drilling sheet metal screws to screw the Rear Hopper Cover Plate to the hopper of the stove while carefully holding the lid in place to be certain in remains centered on the stove. A set of clamps or an extra set of hands is very useful at this point of the conversion, but not required.
7.Using a 5/16” socket or open end wrench, remove one of the hopper lid latches from the original hopper lid. Install this hopper lid latch on the new hopper lid and check to be certain the hopper lid is closing tightly. If not, adjust the latch until a proper seal is made.
8.Next, install the insert side panels; these panels install much the same way as the original side panels. Do not screw the side panels to the stove using the rear screws at this time.
9.Install the surround side panels, one side at a time, and install the two selftapping sheet metal screws into the pre-drilled holes in the stove body. These screws should pass through the surround side panel, the insert side
panel and then into the stove body.
10.Next, slide the top surround panel onto the pre-installed sheet metal screws on the top of the Rear Hopper Cover Plate. Install two ¼” bolts through the pre-drilled holes on either side of the surround top panel where it meets the two side panels of the surround.
11.Tighten the 1/4” bolts first, and then, using a 5/16” socket or open end wrench, tighten the sheet metal screws on the top of the Rear Hopper Cover Plate.
12.Using a 5/16” socket or open end wrench, remove the two sheet metal screws which hold the control panel mounting box to the stove body. The wires which connect the control board to the stove components have been intentionally long, so that the control board can simply be remounted to the right surround panel without any additional wiring.
13.Loosen the four bolts that secure the pedestal to the unit. These bolts are located on the underside of the unit and can be loosened and removed using a ½” socket on a socket wrench. ONCE THESE BOLTS ARE
LOOSENED AND REMOVED, THE UNIT IS FREE FROM THE PEDESTAL AND CAN FALL, CAUSING INJURY. BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THESE BOLTS AND HAVE A HELPER WHEN LIFTING THE STOVE FROM THE PEDESTAL.
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INSTALLATION
Clearances to Combustibles
Unit Clearances to Combustibles
Clearance to Mantle (A) |
Side (B) |
16 IN. |
6 IN. |
406.4 MM. |
152.4 MM. |
WARNING
•INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
•HOT! Do not touch! Severe burns or clothing ignition may result.
•Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation.
CAUTION
•Keep children away.
•Supervise children in the same room as this appliance.
•Alert children and adults to the hazards of high temperatures.
•Do NOT operate with protective barriers open or removed.
•Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles away.
•Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
•Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
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INSTALLATION
Venting Introduction
This pellet stove operates on a negative draft system, which pulls combustion air through the burn pot and pushes the exhaust air to the vent pipe and out of the building. This unit must be installed in accordance with the following detailed descriptions of venting techniques; not installing the stove in accordance with the details listed here can result in poor stove performance, property damage, bodily injury or death. England’s Stove Works is not responsible for any damage incurred due to a poor or unsafe installation.
If questions arise pertaining to the safe installation of the stove, our customer service line (800-245-6489) is available. Contact your local code official to be certain your installation meets local and national fire codes and if you’re uncertain about how to safely install the stove, we recommend contacting a local NFI certified installer to perform the installation.
Venting Guidelines
•ALWAYS install vent pipe in strict adherence with the instructions and clearances included with your venting system.
•DO NOT connect this pellet stove to a chimney flue which also serves another appliance.
•DO NOT install a flue pipe damper or any other restrictive device in the exhaust venting system of this unit.
•ONLY use chimney liners listed for pellet appliance venting; do not use galvanized or B-Vent pipe.
•INSTALL a block-off plate in the throat of the fireplace opening.
•SEAL each joint of pellet vent with high temperature silicone (Part # ACRTV3) to prevent smoke spillage into the home.
•AVOID excessive horizontal runs and elbows, as both will reduce the draft of the venting system and will result in poor stove performance.
•INCLUDE as much vertical pipe as possible to prevent smoke from the unit from entering your home in the event of a power outage.
•INSPECT your venting system often to be certain it is clear of fly-ash and other restrictions.
•CLEAN your venting system as detailed in the maintenance section of this manual.
WARNING: Venting system surfaces get HOT, and can cause burns if touched. Noncombustible shielding or guards may be required.
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INSTALLATION
Additional Venting Information
•The installation of a fireplace insert can be challenging and requires knowledge of chimney systems that the average homeowner does not have. Due to this, England’s Stove Works highly recommends having this insert professionally installed.
•However, if this installation is performed by the homeowner, follow the guidelines listed below:
•Do not mix and match components from different pipe manufacturers when assembling your venting system (i.e. Do NOT use venting pipe from one manufacturer and a termination cap from another).
•A FULL chimney relining is required when installing this stove as an insert. o For chimneys 15 ft. or shorter, 3 in. pellet liner may be used.
o For chimneys 15 ft. or taller, 4 in. pellet liner must be used.
•For high altitude installations (altitudes greater than 4000 ft.), this insert must be used with 4” pellet liner only. Using 3” liner will restrict air flow to the unit at high altitudes and result in poor performance and a dirty burn.
•Outside combustion air must be connected, either by running the outside air duct down through the ash clean-out of the fireplace, OR by running the outside air duct to the top of the chimney. More information pertaining to correct outside air installation can be found in the “Outside Air” section, page 13.
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INSTALLATION
Approved Venting Method: Full Chimney Relining
•Use a chimney liner system specifically designed for pellet stove use; follow the guidelines in the previous section regarding appropriate liner diameter.
•Use the tee supplied by the liner manufacturer to connect the exhaust outlet of the stove to the chimney lining system.
•Seal the throat of the fireplace with a sheet metal block-off plate screwed to the walls of the fireplace.
•Seal the top of the chimney opening using the Top Plate provided by the liner manufacturer (or, for abnormal installations, fabricate the top plate from sheet metal).
•Use High Temp RTV silicone to seal the top plate and prevent leaks.
•If the liner system is not a “Twist-Lock” design, all joints should be secured with three sheet metal screws.
•Seal all joints in the liner using High Temp
RTV silicone.
•Secure the outside air pipe to the stove using a hose clamp or other mechanical fastener. The outside air pipe may be run to the top of the chimney system and terminated (as shown above), or may be run down through the ash dump, in the case of a masonry fireplace.
Please Note:
Installation diagrams are for reference purposes only and are not drawn to scale, nor meant to be used as plans for each individual installation. Please follow all venting system requirements and maintain the required clearances to combustibles.
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OUTSIDE AIR HOOK-UP
•The use of outside combustion air is mandatory on the 25-EP Insert.
•The outside air connection pipe protrudes from the lower rear center of the stove; use the included outside air kit to attach your stove to outside combustion air. Instructions and all the parts needed to make the outside air connection to your pellet stove are included with the outside air kit.
•Outside air can be drawn from an outside air system which terminates ath the top of the chimney opening or down through the ash dump (if your fireplace is so equipped.) The best choice for outside air connection is the one which uses the shortest distance or outside air pipe.
•If it is not feasible to use the included outside air hookup kit in your stove installation, other materials may be used provided the following rules are followed:
oThe pipe used for outside air hookup must be metal, with a minimum thickness of .0209 in. (25 gauge mild steel) or greater and an inside
diameter of approximately 2.0in.
oAll pipe joints and connections should be sealed with pipe clamps or other mechanical means, to insure a leak free outside air connection.
o Long runs of pipe and excessive elbows for outside air should be avoided. Due to frictional resistance in pipe, any excessive outside air piping can result in poor stove performance.
oA screen or other protection device must be fitted over the outside air termination point to prevent rain, debris and nuisance animals from entering the piping system.
oIncrease the outside air pipe size to 3.0 in. diameter pipe if the outside air connection is more than 6ft. in length, more than two (2) elbows are used or if the stove is installed in a basement.
•The outside air connection system should be inspected at least annually to be certain it is free from blockage.
Caution
NEVER draw outside combustion air from:
•Wall, floor or ceiling cavity
•Enclosed space such as an attic, garage or crawl space.
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FLOOR PROTECTION
•The 25-EP requires a non-combustible hearth if the current hearth of the fireplace does not extend the required distance from the front of stove. Follow the diagram below to determine if the current fireplace hearth is sufficient.
•If the current fireplace hearth is not large enough to accommodate this insert, a hearth extension pad (which is designed and sold specifically for this purpose) can be used. A hearth extension pad should be U.L. listed, or equivalent, and must only be noncombustible. Since the majority of the radiant heat from this unit is projected forward, the hearth extension pad only serves to keep ashes and sparks from landing on combustible flooring near the unit. A hearth rug is NOT an approved substitute for a proper hearth extension pad.
Required Floor Protection Distance From
Unit
Front ( A ) |
Side ( B ) |
6 IN. |
6 IN. |
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152.4 MM. |
152.4 MM. |
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DAILY OPERATION
Getting Started
•Check to see that the hopper is clean and free from foreign materials. Be sure to connect this unit to a working outlet; we recommend using a surge protector to help protect the electronic components from damage.
•BEFORE your first fire, dry run your unit (no pellet fuel in the hopper) for twenty minutes; pressing the “ON” button, with the unit plugged in will initiate the dry run.
oOnce the “ON” button is pressed, you should immediately hear the exhaust blower start and operate continuously.
oAfter about three to five minutes, look for the red glow of the igniter in the igniter port of the burn pot to be certain it is operating normally.
oHold the hopper lid switch down with your finger and check to see that the auger is turning. Release the hopper lid switch and be certain that the auger stops turning. DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS IN THE HOPPER OR NEAR THE ROTATING AUGER.
•After about twenty minutes, the control board should display “E-2” in the two display windows (More information on Error Codes can be found in the Error Code section of this manual).
•At this point, the dry run is complete and your pellet heating appliance is ready for normal operation.
Lighting a Fire
•In order for this stove to operate, the hopper must first be filled with pellet fuel. Lift the hopper lid using the flush-mount handle and pour the pellet fuel directly into the hopper.
We recommend using only pellets manufactured by PFI Certified facilities, since pellets bearing the PFI stamp of approval will be low in ash and moisture, high in BTU’s, and uniform in size and quality.
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