QUICK START GUIDE - WINSLOW™ PS40 PELLET STOVE
W
ARNING
Before you set up
or
operate your stove, review all safety,
installation,
and operation instructions
in
your “Installation and Operation
Manual.”
USING THIS GUIDE
This guide contains 5 easy steps
to
help you learn more about
using
your new Winslow™ PS40 pellet
stove.
Detailed operating and cleaning
instructions are located
in
the “Installation and Operation
Manual.”
1
PURCHASING THE CORRECT FUEL FOR THE STOVE
The Winslow pellet stove has been designed
to
burn wood pellets. We recommend
burning
Premium Grade wood pellet fuel manufactured by companies who are members
of
the
Pellet
Fuels Institute
(PFI).
Although similar
in
appearance
to
those made
of
wood, other
pelletized
fuels such as wheat, barley, cherry pits, etc.
will
adversely affect the performance
of
the
stove
and may compromise safety and void
warranty.
PFI LOGO
RECOMMENDED FUEL
INCORRECT FUEL
•
PFI APPROVED
•
PREMIUM GRADE
•
LESS THAN 1% ASH CONTENT
•
LESS THAN 300 PPM CHLORIDES
•
MOISTURE DAMAGE
•
EXCESSIVE SAWDUST
•
HIGH CHLORIDE OR
ASH CONTENT
•
OVERSIZED PELLETS
(LONGER THAN
1-1/2”)
•
COMMERCIAL GRADE
•
ECONOMY GRADE
•
WHEAT PELLETS
•
BARLEY PELLETS
•
BARK PELLETS
2
M
ANUAL OPERA
TION*
STARTING THE WINSLOW™ PS40 PELLET STOVE
1.
Fill the hopper with
pellets
2.
Make sure the hopper
lid is
completely
closed
3.
Turn
the
control board dial
to
the desired heat
setting and press
the
“Start” button
to
begin
the
ignition
cycle.
RE-FUELING WHILE IN
OPERA
TION
1.
Open hopper
lid
and
fill
hopper with
pellets
Hopper
lid must
be closed
during
operation.
2.
Make sure the hopper
lid is
completely
closed
3.
Check
to
make sure the stove remains
lit
4. If
the flame goes out, press
the
“Start” button
to
re-ignite the
stove
STOPPING THE WINSLOW PS40 PELLET STOVE
1.
Turn the control board dial
to the
“OFF”
position
(The blowers
will
automatically turn
off
once the
stove
has cooled
down)
Indicator Lights
The lights on the control board
will
indicate
Control
Dial
The level at which the stove heats
is
controlled by a
the status
of
the
stove. If
the “Ready”
light
blinks red, you have an
error.
Consult
the
Installation and Operation Manual
for as-
sistance.
single dial on the control
board.
Adjusting the dial
will
affect the pellet feed rate and room air
movement.
*
Refer
to
the Installation and Operation Manual
if
you are connecting your stove
to
a thermostat. Ignition
and
control board functions
for
automatic (thermostat) operation may be different from the explanations given above.
3
FLAME APPEARANCE
The appearance of the flame can be a good indicator of the overall performance of the stove. A bright clean flame
indicates
there is a proper balance of fuel and combustion air which results in efficient burning. A dark slow-moving flame
indicates
incomplete combustion and a stove that may be in need of service and/or adjustment (see Damper Adjustment, next
page).
PROPERLY ADJUSTED FLAME
IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED FLAME
The stove burns cleanly and heats
efficiently.
Requires more frequent maintenance and can be unsafe
to operate.
•
SHARP, ACTIVE
FLAME
•
BRIGHT YELLOW HUE
•
PELLET EMBERS
ACTIVELY MOVE
IN
THE BURN POT
•
SLOW LAZY FLAME
•
DARK ORANGE HUE
•
LARGE FLAME
WITH
BLACK SOOTY
TIPS
•
PELLETS BUILD UP
IN
THE BURN POT
•
WINDOW BECOMES
DIRTY MORE QUICKLY
4
DAMPER ADJUSTMENT
The Winslow™ PS40 pellet stove
is
equipped with a damper adjustment which
is
used
to
fine tune
combustion.
Although every unit
is
test burned and calibrated at the factory, periodic adjustment may be necessary at times
to
compensate
for
variables such as fuel, venting, climate, altitude, and maintenance
intervals.
OPENING THE
DAMPER
Opening the damper increases the amount
of
combustion air. This can help increase pellet activity
in
the burn pot and correct a dark orange
or
sooty
flame.
CLOSING THE
DAMPER
Closing the damper decreases the amount
of
combustion
air.
This can be a useful adjustment
if your
stove
is
burning
out.
However,
if
the damper
is closed
too much, your stove
will
burn less efficiently
and
require more
maintenance.
REFER TO THE “INSTALLATION AND
OPERA
TION
MANUAL” FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
DAMPER.
The damper
is
located inside the left
door.
5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintaining a clean burn pot
is
vital
to
the safe and efficient operation
of
the
stove. It is
a good idea
to
verify
your
burn pot
is
clean prior
to
ignition each time you operate your
stove.
Properly cleaned burn
pot:
The
holes
in
the bottom and sides
are
clean and all the openings are
clear.
Dirty burn pot: The holes
in
the
bot-
tom and sides are not
completely
visible. The burn pot should
be
cleaned.
Above
is
an example
of a pellet
“clinker”.
This mass
of impurities
can reduce airflow through the
burn
pot and create an unsafe
burning
condition.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
UNPLUG POWER CORD AND ENSURE APPLIANCE IS COLD BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
WORK.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(CONTINUED)
In
addition
to
the regular maintenance procedures described below, the “Installation and Operation Manual”
out-
lines yearly service that should be performed by a qualified
technician.
Burn Pot
The burn pot should be checked
for
clinkers prior
to operating
the
stove.
Any non-combustible
material blocking the burn
pot
should be emptied prior
to
ignition.
1-7 Days*
Heat Exchanger
Keeping
the heat exchanger tubes
clean
will
maximize the
heating
efficiency
of
your stove.
When
the stove
is
cold,
pull
the tube scraper rod back
and
forth
to
release any ash
build-up
inside the
firebox.
2
Days
- 2 Weeks*
Ash
Drawer
The ash drawer serves as a
recepta
-
cle to hold ash that has
accumu-
lated in the firebox and
embers
that drop from the burn
pot.
Refer
to the Installation and
Operation
Manual for proper ash
disposal.
2
Days
- 2 Weeks*
Additional Yearly
Maintenance*
•
Clean Proof
of
Fire
Switch
•
Clean Ash Clean-Out
Ports
•
Clean Exhaust
Passages/Vent
Pipe and Creosote Removal
•
Clean the Combustion
and
Convection
Blowers
•
Check Glass Door and
Ash
Drawer Seal
•
Clean Rear Stove
Compart
-
ment
*Burning fuel with a high ash content
or
an improperly adjusted damper may require more frequent cleaning and stove maintenance.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
BURNING POOR QUALITY FUEL WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF
REQUIRED CLEANING.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR STOVE AS INDICATED IN THE INSTALLATION AND OP
-
ERATION MANUAL CAN RESULT IN A STOVE THAT IS UNSAFE TO
OPERA
TE.
W
ARNING
•
Hot! Do not touch! The glass and surface of this appliance
will
be hot during operation and will retain heat for a while
after
shutting off the appliance. Severe burns may
result.
•
Carefully supervise children in the same room as
appliance.
•
IronStrike™ pellet-burning appliances are designed for use
as
supplemental heaters. They are not intended for continuous use
as primary heat
sources.
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Rev. A 10/2013
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