Enviro Alliance EF3 Owner's Manual

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SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED

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PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PAPER.

PELLET STOVE

Alliance (EF3)

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE

OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY

Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation

inspection requirements in your area.

OR EVEN DEATH.

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................3

Important Safety Data.......................................................................................................3

Pellet Quality.....................................................................................................................4

Warnings and Recommendations.......................................................................................4

Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove...................................................................5

Appliance Dimensions.......................................................................................................6

Rating Label Location........................................................................................................6

Operating Instructions.................................................................................................................7

How to Turn On and Operate Your Pellet Appliance (Timer Control)......................................7

Control Board Functions....................................................................................................8

Turning Pellet Stove On (Circuit Board)...............................................................................8

Slider/Damper Operation...................................................................................................9

Routine Cleaning and Maintenance:..................................................................................10

Warranty...................................................................................................................................12

Installation Data Sheet...............................................................................................................13

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Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY DATA:

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.

CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA

OR ENGINE OIL.

UNIT HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE

AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

The stove’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive
chimney pressure, it is very important to ensure that the exhaust system be sealed and airtight.

The use of grates or other methods of supporting the fuel is not permitted.

This unit is designed to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel, this will void
any warranties stated in this manual.

THE USE OF CORDWOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Do not burn with insufficient combustion air. A periodic check is recommended to ensure proper
combustion air is admitted to the combustion chamber. Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by
adjusting the slider/damper located on the left side of the stove.

It is advisable to clean the exhaust vent bi-annually or every two tons of pellets.

The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 220-240 volts, 50 hertz electrical outlet
and also must be accessible. If this power cord should become damaged a replacement power cord must
be purchased from the manufacturer or a qualified ENVIRO dealer. Be careful that the electrical cord
is not trapped under the appliance and that it is clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges. This unit’s
maximum power requirement is 520 watts. (2.26-2.46 Amps).

Soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an
extremely rich burn (black tipped, lazy orange flames).

When installing the stove in a mobile home, it must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the
home and bolted to the floor. Make sure that the structural integrity of the home is maintained and all
construction meets local building codes.

Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of the home when passing a vent through walls, ceilings, or
roofs.

The ash pan and viewing door must be locked securely for proper and safe operation of the pellet
stove.

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Introduction

If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel
free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments.

Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the installation of your stove, we grant no warranty
implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of your stove. Therefore, Sherwood Industries Ltd.
assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage.

PELLET QUALITY:

PELLET QUALITY IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGE.

Your pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Since there are many manufacturers
of wood pellets, it is important to select pellets that are free of dirt or any impurities. The Pellet Fuel
Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufactures. We recommend the use of
pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet type.

THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR PELLET STOVE IS GREATLY AFFECTED BY THE TYPE AND QUALITY OF
WOOD PELLETS BEING BURNED. AS THE HEAT OUTPUT OF VARIOUS QUALITY WOOD PELLETS DIFFER,
SO WILL THE PERFORMANCE AND HEAT OUTPUT OF THE PELLET STOVE.

Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the quality of pellets that you use, we assume no
liability caused by the quality of wood pellets used.

P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:

Fines ...................................1% maximum through a 1/8” screen

Bulk Density.........................40 lbs. per cubic foot minimum

Size.....................................1/4” to 3/8” diameter 1 – 1.5” long maximum

Ash Content .........................1% maximum

Moisture Content..................8% maximum

Heat Content .......................approximately 8200 Btu per lb. minimum

Check the burn-pot liner periodically to ensure that the holes are not blocked with clinkers, (clinkers are
silica in the fuel that form a hard mass during the burning process). If they are blocked, remove the liner
(when the unit is cold) and clean the clinkers out. The liner should be cleaned or scraped once every 2-3
days depending on wood pellet quality. Clean the holes in the lines with a small pointed object.

Store pellets at least 36” (1 m) away from the pellet stove.

WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door shut.

B. Do not attempt to operate the stove with broken glass.

C. Do not attempt to open the door and clean the glass while the unit is in operation. To clean the glass,

use a soft cotton cloth and mild window cleaner, gas or wood stove glass cleaner, or take a damp
paper towel and dip into the fly ash. This is a very mild abrasive and will not damage the glass.

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