Paromax RAFAEL 55 Maintenance Manual

RAFAEL 55

.

Paromax

inc

Report No. 120-S-01B-2

Tested to: ASTM E1509-04,
ULC S627-00,
ULC/ORD C1482-M1990

IMPORTANT : Read the manual before using the Rafael

USER MANUAL & MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, or

maintenance can cause injury, property damage,

IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

or loss of life. For assistance or additional
information, consult an authorized dealer.

Manufactured by Paromax Inc.

900 Michèle-Bohec Suite 101

Blainville Qc

Canada J7C 5E2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Model:

Serial Number:

Purchase date:

Purchased from:

Please note your serial number when

calling for technical support (see page 4)

Ver. RAE 11.9A September 2011

MESSAGE TO NEW OWNER

Thank you ! We Appreciate Your Business

The quality of execution of each of our stoves will provide you peaceful years of comfort.

Three steps to follow for the safest and most efcient performance of the stove.

Congratulations!

1- Install it properly 2- Operate it correctly 3- Maintain it regularly

PAROMAX : The Passion of Renewable Energy

The Rafael is certied to burn: Premium And Low Grade (high ash) Wood

Pellets, Corn Kernels And Wheat Grains.

WARNING: Use Fuel listed Only. That carbon monoxide can result from using fuels

that are not recommended by Paromax.

Safety Advisory:

-A re may result if your appliance is not properly installed. For your safety, follow the installation

instructions.

-Contact local ofcials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

-Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specied in this manual if more

stringent.

The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, re
department, re prevention bureau, etc.) should be consulted before installa­tion to determine the need to obtain a permit.

The installation of this unit must be in accordance with these instructions. Read them
carefully before installation. Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Package contents

Quantity Description

1 User manual and Installation
1 AC Power Inlet cord
1 Measuring 2 ½ Plastic Cup
1 Black alligator clip for battery
1 Red alligator clip for battery
1 Fuse 500MA
1 7 amp battery back up
1 Poker tool for burner

2

1 Ash pan

WARNING: -Please read this entire
manual before installation and use
of this multi-fuel burning room heat­er. Failure to follow these instruc­tions could result in property dam­age, bodily injury or even death.

-Package contents of the RAFAEL ............................................

-Certication label ......................................................................

-Safety instructions ....................................................................

-Installation

Table contents

page 2

page 4

page 5

-Unit location .............................................................................

-Chimney types .........................................................................

-Mobile home installation ..........................................................

-High elevation ..........................................................................

-Negative pressure in the house ...............................................

-Outside inlet Instalation.............................................................

-Pressure regulator ...................................................................

-Battery supplied with unit .........................................................

-Level your unit .........................................................................

-Thermostat installation ............................................................

-Clearance and dimensions diagram ........................................

-Clearance table ........................................................................

-Chimneys schema ....................................................................

-Control panel functions ............................................................

-Procedures steps for start up

-First start up .............................................................................

-To turn on your unit ..................................................................

-Instructions for burning wood pellets........................................

-Instructions for burning corn or wheat......................................

-First use of the RAFAEL with corn or wheat ............................

-Preparing the unit for corn or wheat.........................................

-Clinker prevention ....................................................................

-Controlling the fuel bed (embers) level ....................................

-How to measure the fuel bed height ........................................

-Pressure gauge setting ............................................................

-Fuel consumption correction ....................................................

-Programming fuel consumption ...............................................

-Thermostat mode .....................................................................

-Mixing mode .............................................................................

-Stove component’s maintenance program ..............................

-Maintenance guide ..................................................................

-Error codes ..............................................................................

.

-Troubleshooting ........................................................................

-Technical data ...........................................................................

-Electrical diagram ....................................................................

-Replacements parts .................................................................

-Warranty ...................................................................................

..

page 6
page 6 & 7
page 7
page 7
page 7
page 8
page 8
page 8
page 9
page 9
page 9
page 10 & 11

page 11 & 12

page 13 to 15

page 16
page 16 & 17
page 17
page 18
page 18
page 18
page 18

page 19

page 19

page 20

page 20

page 21

page 21

page 21

page 22

page 23 to 27

page 28

page 29 to 32

page 33

page 34 & 35

page 36
page 37

3

Certication label

-HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.

-DO NOT TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND

FURNITURE AWAY.

-CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

-SEE NAME PLATE AND INSTRUCTION.

-DO NOT OVER FIRE, IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR

GLOWS, YOU ARE OVER FIRING.

RA-AM-CL-01B

Made in Canada/Fabriqué au Canada

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL/NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ÉTIQUETTE

CAUTION

*6”

CM

15.2

Stove

6”- 15 CM

*6”

CM

NON COMBUSTIBLE

15.2

FLOOR PROTECTION

ADJACENT WALL

3”

SEE

7.6 CM

Stove

4”

10 CM

30”

MAX

76.2 CM

6”

15

CM

3”

Stove

7.6 CM

BACKWALL

SEE

NOTE

***8”

FRONT

6” - 15.2 CM

NOTE

**3”

20 CM

-INSPECT AND CLEAN CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR FREQUENTLY.

7.6 CM

-UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE, FLY ASH BUILDUP MAY OCCUR RAPIDLY.

-MOVING PARTS MAY CAUSE INJURY.

INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTALLATION AND OPERATING

ASH REMOVAL DOORS TIGHTLY CLOSED DURING OPERATION. OPERATE ONLY

WITH DOORS CLOSED.

WARNING: RISK OF SMOKE AND FLAME SPILLAGE. KEEP VIEWING AND

INSTRUCTION. NOTE: REGARDLESS OF THE STOVE CLEARANCE, VENT PIPE MUST

ALWAYS HAVE A 3” OR 7.6 CM CLEARANCE. USE ONLY MULTI FUEL VENT PIPE TYPE

PL LISTED HAVE 3” TO 4” OR 7.6 TO 10.1 CM INSIDE DIAMETER. CHIMNEY AND

CONNECTOR LISTED FOR MULTI-FUEL VENT ONLY. FLOOR PROTECTION MUST BE

3/8” OR 1 CM MINIMUM THICKNESS NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OR EQUIVALENT,

-TOUT CONTACT PEUT CAUSER DES BRÛLURES À LA PEAU.

-GARDEZ LES ENFANTS, LES VETEMENTS ET LES MEUBLES À UNE

DISTANCE CONSIDÉRABLE.

-LISEZ L’ÉTIQUETTE ET LES INSTRUCTIONS.

-NE PAS SURCHAUFFER, SI L’UNITÉ OU LES TUYAUX DE CHEMINÉE

ROUGISSENT, C’EST QUE VOUS SURCHAUFFEZ.

-INSPECTEZ ET NETTOYEZ LA CHEMINÉE ET LES TUYAUX FRÉQUEMMENT.

-SOUS CERTAINES CONDITIONS D’USAGE, LES RÉSIDUS DE CENDRE

PEUVENT SE FAIRE RAPIDEMENT.

CAUTION: OPERATE THIS UNIT ONLY WITH THE FUEL HOPPER LID

CLOSED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EMISSIONS OF PRODUCTS OF

COMBUSTION FROM THE HOPPER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. MAINTAIN

4” - 10 cm

AVIS: -CHAUD LORSQU’EN OPÉRATION. NE PAS TOUCHEZ.

HOPPER SEAL IN GOOD CONDITION. DO NOT OVERFILL THE HOPPER

-TOUTES PIÈCES MOBILES PEUVENT CAUSER DES BLESSURES.

ATTENTION: IL Y A RISQUE DE FUMÉE ET DE FLAMME. GARDEZ LA

4” - 10 cm

5” - 12.7 cm

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards.

*** Unit to sidewall required 8” or 20.3 cm clearance for access to control.

*** 8” ou 20.3 cm est exigé entre l’unité et le mur pour L’accès au contrôle.

EXTENDING BENEATH HEATER AND TO THE FRONT/SIDES/REAR AS INDICATED.

** SIDE WALL TO UNIT 3” - 7.6 cm

BACK WALL TO UNIT 5” - 12.7 cm

CORNER TO UNIT

INSTALLER ET UTILISER SEULEMENT CONFORMEMENT AU GUIDE D’INSTALLATION

ET D’INSTRUCTION. NOTE: PEUT IMPORTE L’ESPACE LIBRE DE L’UNITÉ, LE TUYAU

DE LA CHEMINÉE DOIT TOUJOURS AVOIR 3” OU 7.6 CM D’ESPACE LIBRE. UTILISER

SEULEMENT UNE CHEMINÉE DE TYPE PL POUR MULTI-COMBUSTIBLE LISTÉE DE 3”

À 4” OU 7.6 À 10.1 CM DE DIAMÈTRE INTERNE. LA CHEMINEE ET LES CONNECTEURS

DOIVENT ÊTRE LISTÉ POUR MULTI COMBUSTIBLE SEULEMENT. LE PROTECTEUR DE

PLANCHER DOIT ÊTRE 3/8” OU 1 CM D’ÉPAISSEUR MINIMUM DE MATÉRIEL NON-

COIN DE L’UNITÉ À L’UNITÉ

COMBUSTIBLE OU L’ÉQUIVALENT, S’ÉTENDANT EN DESSOUS DE L’UNITÉ ET AU

DEVANT/CÔTÉS/ARRIÈRE COMME INDIQUÉ.

** MUR DE CÔTÉ À L’UNITÉ 3” - 7.6 cm

MUR ARRIÈRE À L’UNITÉ

PORTE DE VUE ET CELLE DES CENDRES FERMÉE HERMETIQUEMENT

DURANT L’OPÉRATION. OPÈRER TOUJOURS AVEC LES PORTES FERMER.

FERMÉ. SINON IL PEUT EN RÉSULTER, DES ÉMISSIONS DE PRODUITS DE

COMBUSTION DE LA TREMIE SOUS CERTAINES CONDITIONS. MAINTENEZ

LE COUVERCLE DE LA TREMIE EN BONNE CONDITION. NE REMPLISSEZ

PAS LA TREMIE TROP PLEINE.

AVIS: OPÉREZ CET APPAREIL AVEC LE COUVERCLE DE LA TREMIE

DATE OF MANUFACTURE/ DATE DE FABRICATION

Manufactured by/

AGENCE DE PROTECTION ENVIRONNEMENTALE DES ÉTATS-UNIS

Certifier et conforme aux standards de particule d’émission de juillet 1990

2010 2011 2012 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Manufacturé par:

Blainville, QC, Canada J7C 5E2

RA11-0000

Serial No./

Nu. De Serie

Model: Rafael 55

Tested to: ASTM E1509-04, ULC S627-00,

INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.

Listed Room Heater, Pellet, Corn, Wheat Fuel-Burning Type

Unité Cataloguées; Pour Combustible Listé, Granule de Bois, Maïs, Blé,

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIAL ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND

Serial number of the unit

Also SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Pursuant to (UM) 84-HUD

RESTRICTIONS ET DE L’INSPECTION DES INSTALLATIONS DANS VOTRE QUARTIER.

CONTACTEZ VOTRE BUREAU DE CONSTRUCTION OU DES INCENDIES AU SUJET DES

Peut Être UTILISÉE POUR L’INSTALLATION DANS UNE MAISON MOBILE Sous (UM) 84-HUD

Report No./Rapport Nu.: 120-S-01B-2

‘‘PREVENT HOUSE FIRES’’

4

ULC/ORD C1482-M1990

Type of Fuel: Wood Pelletized, Corn, Wheat

WARNING: Only Use Fuel listed above.

Electrical Rating: 120V, 1 amp, 60 Hz

Input Rating: 7,600 to 34000 BTU Typical

NOTE: Replace glass only with 5 mm

ceramic.

Component required for residential and

mobile home installation: Listed multi-fuel

vent type PL and component for outside air

Refer to manufactures installation and

operating instruction also.

CAUTION: Special methods are required when

passing chimney through a wall or ceiling.

Follow the pipe manufacturer’s instructions and

local building codes for clearance to combusti-

bles required for the installation of the vent pipe

being used. Do not pass chimney connector

through a combustible surface. Do not connect

this unit to a chimney flue serving another

appliance.

for mobile home. Refer to manual.

DANGER: Risk of electrical shock.

Disconnect power before servicing unit. Do

not route power cord beneath heater.

Modèle: Rafael 55

Testé à: ASTM E1509-04, ULC S627-00,

ULC/ORD C1482-M1990

Type de Gaz: Granule de Bois, Maïs, Blé

ATTENTION:Utilisé les Combustibles Listé

Évaluation Électrique: 120V, 1 amp, 60 Hz

Évaluation Énergétique: 7,600 to 34000 BTU

‘‘PRÉVENTION DES FEUX DE MAISON’’

Se référer au manuel d’installation du manufac-

turier et d’instruction.

AVIS: Des méthodes spéciales sont exigées

lorsqu’une cheminée passe à travers d’un mur

ou d’un plafond. Suivez les instructions du man-

ufacturier de tuyau et les codes locaux de con-

WARNING: (Mobile Home)

Outside air inlet must be provided for combus-

tion and be unrestricted while unit is in use.

NOTE: Remove outside sections of the chim-

ney when displacing the mobile home. Refer to

manual for kit FA01. Outside air is required.

struction pour l’espace libre des combustibles

Typique

NOTE: Remplacez la vitre avec de la

Céramique de 5mm seulement.

Produits exigés pour l’installation dans une

maison résidentielle et mobile: cheminée

pour multi-combustibles listée PL et une

prise d’air extérieure pour maison mobile.

DANGER: Il y a risque de choc électrique.

Débranchez l’unité avant de faire la mainte-

nance. Ne pas faire passer la corde

exigé pour l’installation du tuyau de ventilation

en usage. Ne passez pas le tuyau connecteur

de cheminée à travers une surface combusti-

ble. Ne connecter pas cet appareil à un tuyau

de cheminée servant un autre appareil.

ATTENTION: (Maison Mobile)

Une prise d’air extérieur doit être fourni pour

l’entrée du brûleur et doit être sans restriction

lorsque l’unité est en opération.

NOTE: Enlever les sections de la cheminée lors

du transport de la maison mobile. Se référer au

manuel d’instructions pour le kit FA01. A besoin

électrique en dessous de l’unité.

Here is a COPY of the certication label apposed on each Rafael. You can then examine the contents.

de l’air extérieur.

The security label is located on the back panel of the stove.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

01- DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL AND
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE

02- Do not store any combustibles near to the unit in operation. Minimum clearance behind the unit and the
combustibles are 4 feet. Store the combustible in a dry place

03- Do not use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids to start or freshen
up a re in this unit. Keep all such liquids well away from the unit while it is in use.

04- Do not operate the stove if the burn pot overll with fuel. Turn off the stove and refer to the maintenance instruction.

05- Do not strike or slam shut the glass door, it may damage or crack the glass.

06- Do not use a substitute materials or components. Always replace by a Paromax part.

07- Do not operate the unit without burn pot ” tube” or in invert position (upside down).

08- Do not burn untreated wood only. Other materials such as wood preservatives, metal foils, coal, plastic, garbage,
sulphur, or oil may damage the catalyst.

09- Do not add combustible to the burn pot by hand when the unit is in operation.

10- Do not lay the ash pan on combustible oors when the ashes are hot.

11- It is very important to ensure that the stove is installed in a safe manner. Be aware of re prevention rules and laws in your

area. All applicable National and Local codes must be met and complied with. Notify your insurance company of this stove.
Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation.

Safety instructions

12- We recommend a dealer authorized by Paromax to install your stove. If the stove is installed by an unauthorized installer,
Paromax will not be held responsible for any malfunction related to the chimney including a poor performance of the stove.

13- Please note the battery comes shipped inside the ash pan. Please remove the battery before start-up.

14- The electrical connection required with the stove consists of AC power inlet cord to plug into a standard wall outlet

(120 volts AC North America or 240 volts AC Europe) with ground connection.

15- It is strongly recommended to install a smoke detector and an ABC type re extinguisher near the unit. Using a power

surge protector bar helps protect the electrical components of the unit and is highly recommended.

16- Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to maintain your stove may lead to a poor

performance, smoke spillage in your home or even a more dangerous situation.

17- To start your stove, always use a specied and approved re starter gel (gel approved for multi-fuel stove). Never
use a ammable liquid like gasoline, barbecue re starter or alcohol. Failure to comply with this may create a hazardous

situation and will void all warranties.

18- Never attempt to re-light your stove until the unit has fully cooled down. Never start your unit with a gel re starter when

the burner is still hot, it could cause severe burns. Wait until the unit and the burner are completely cold before you turn it
back on.

19- Manual feeding (primer) should only be used to initiate fuel supply to the burner when the hopper is empty. Do not use the
manual feed procedure to start your unit, it will cause smoke inside the combustion chamber.

20- Ensure that the ash pan door is securely closed at all times. Air pressure could ignite the fuel accumulated in the burn-pot
creating an overdraft condition in the combustion chamber altering the performance of the burn-pot.

21- The fuel supply may not work if the main door, ash tray door or hopper door are not properly closed, the combustion
chamber must be under negative pressure.

22- Stove must be cold before any attempt to clean the main glasses. Do not use detergent containing abrasives to clean
the windows or any other parts of the stove. Use only recommended products found at your local hearth shop for this
type of cleaning.

23- Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible surface well away from the
house. Wear gloves when handling or emptying the ashes as it can still be very hot.

24- Never use a vacuum cleaner to remove ashes from the stove or the burner or the ash pan, unless the stove is cold for
several hours.

5

Unit location

For optimum benet with your appliance, speak to an authorized Paromax Dealer concerning the unit location.

The location for your appliance can be a factor in how it will perform. Choose an interior location where the vent

will not be affected by any external interference, ex; trees, bushes, walls or fencing (refer to “Vent Termination

Installation

Requirements” section at page 10). Install the stove according to recommendations made on “clearances” section
at page 10 or according to the safety label xed on the unit.

You can use the wall behind the unit to pass the chimney system through a wall, or partition of combustion con-

struction. The installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Paromax does not recommend to connect the Rafael
to an existing chimney type PL of maximum 4” or 10.2 cm inner diameter. Use only an approved double-walled 3”
inner diameter with horizontal outlet cap inside the existing chimney (see picture of cap on page 12).

Ensure that all clearances to combustibles are met as per the safety label and the diagrams on “Clearances”

section at page 9.

This appliance may need outside air if there is a negative pressure within the room where the installation takes
place. Make sure the outside air supply for the burner does not come from a garage, an attic or any restricted
non-ventilated space. Air must come from the outside of the house and directly into the room where the stove is

installed. If using an outside air supply, the unit must be bolted to the oor. See mobile home installation for more

information. Refer to Outside inlet Installation on page 8.

The ooring under the stove must be a non-combustible material, i.e. cement, ceramics, etc, and must extend of at
least 6” or 15.2 cm for the sides and 6” or 15.2 cm for the front. Refer to the diagrams on “Clearances” section at

page 9.

A requirement that a chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed
space, oor or ceiling. Do not use different brand or models of vent pipe on the same vent pipe installation.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM

OF THIS UNIT. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING AN­OTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.

Chimney types

IMPORTANT : Always use a double wall 3” or 7.6 cm or 4” or 10.2 cm PL type chimney approved for venting
wood pellets fuel or agriculture fuel. Use another chimney size will give incorrect results readings. This may even
cause a malfunction of your device. These cases are not covered by warranty. A minimum of three metal screws
is recommended to secure each joint of the chimney. A tight seal (silicone or aluminum tape) is recommended on
each section of the chimney to prevent smoke leakage and odors. Gas tight joints : The pipe connecting to the
unit and the outer wall joints located between the pipes also need to be sealed with high temperature silicone or

aluminum tape. The maximum height chimney 35 feet. Use a wall thimble for ammable wall or collar for cement
wall. Seal the exterior chimney with silicone to create a vapor barrier.

It is not recommended to seal the inner walls joints already containing a pre-installed silicone or rubber sealant

by the manufacturer of the chimney. Do not use a perforated outer wall chimney ue channeling fresh air to the

burner.

WARNING : DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM

CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED

HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED

6

Chimney types (continued)

Since this is a multi-fuel stove, it is recommended to choose an approved venting system. If you choose wood pel­lets, a double wall 3’’ or 7.6 cm stainless steel pipes are recommended. For agriculture fuel, it is recommended to

use double wall PL type 3’’ or 7.6 cm stainless with higher quality durability. Refer to the vent pipe manufacturer for

more details.

Do not use a non-approved pipe for your vent system. i.e., Dryer vent, “B” vent for gas vent, PVC/plastic pipe or

single wall chimney system.

Please note that the length of a horizontal venting system shall not exceed 24’’.

Always vent to the outside atmosphere and never into enclosed spaces, i.e. garage, car port etc. Venting systems
can generate heat and smoke.

WARNING: HOT UNIT WHILE IN OPERATION.

KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

ANY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS

Installation

Mobile home installation

Use PL type chimney for immediate evacuation outside the mobile home. Refer to the chimney diagram for proper

exhaust installation. The space heater is to be connected to a factory-built chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-S629,

standard for 650 degrees F. For proper clearances, remove outside sections of the chimney when displacing the
mobile home. Outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and be unrestricted while unit is in use. Refer to

ouside inlet installation on page 8. The stove must be securely fastened to the oor by using one bolt in the front

and two bolts in the back of the unit.

Recommendation: Chimney installation in a windy area must rise above the roof.

It may be normal for ice build-up around the cap during cold or windy days.

High elevation

High altitude reduces air capacity to the burner. To help increase the air speed, a vertical chimney above the roof is

recommended to create a natural air ow. Refer to the chimneys diagrams on page 11 and 12.

Negative pressure in the house or starvation air

The use of a bathroom fan, dryer, kitchen hood fan, etc., can create negative pressure, especially in new air tight
homes. Combined, these fans consume three times more powerful than the combustion fan on the RAFAEL, and

may create a signicant drop of pressure therefore a lack of air to the burner that may cause a re extinguish­ing. Paromax suggest you take a gauge reading before, during and after the use of your appliances and/or fans
to check the pressure variations. If the pressure changes, Paromax recommends installing an outside air intake.

Refer to fresh air installation for more information.

7

Outside inlet Installation (FA01 kit)

Use a coupling to increase 1” to 2” or 5 cm pipe thread, install a one way valve, maximum length is 5 feet or 12.7
cm. For more then 5 feet, increase to 2 1/2 or 6.3 cm diameter for a maximum of 10 feet total. Install cap with a

grill to prevent rodents entering. Note seal all joints and most important seal the wall outlet to prevent water enter­ing. To view air inlet location, refer to page 9 (width picture).

Installation

Pressure regulator

Image 1

A chimney installation with natural draft may create a malfunction due to high pres­sure. If necessary, obtain an air reducer plate from your dealer.

To install the plate regulator, refer to the image 1 to view the air outlet. There are 4
nuts and bolts to be removed from the air outlet by using a 7/16” wrench or 11 mm
socket. Install the pressure regulator on the combustion fan air outlet, taking care to
replace the white seals on each side of the pressure plate. Replace the bolts, wash­ers and nuts on the air outlet and tighten the bolts for a hermetic pressure regulator.

Battery supplied with the unit

This battery will allow uninterrupted operation of your stove in case of power failure. Please note that this system
does not replace the standard electrical power of 120 volt AC of the unit. This is a battery backup feature. When
fully charged, it can last 4 hours or less depending on heat level setting (1-5) used. It is recommended to always
leave the battery connected. The battery will be recharged when the power comes back.

For an extended performance, we suggest purchasing a bigger 12 volts car battery for a longer use.

If a power outage occurs for more than 3 seconds and there is no battery connected , the fans will stop and there
is a risk of smoke. When electricity is restored, the control panel will display the error code VOLT 2. If the unit is
still hot, the fans will start to cool down the unit. In case of interruption of less than 3 seconds, the unit could con­tinue to operate normally.

Option: To use the unit on 12 volts continuously as your main power, we recommend to by-pass the power inverter.
Disconnect inverter the black wire identied on COM and the red wire identied on V1 on the power inverter and
then connect these wires directly to the 12 volts DC source. The Warranty does not cover any polarity inver-
sion that may damage the control panel (see picture 35 on page 34).

Recommendation: Your battery is provided with an insulation to prevent ground

contact. Never settle a battery on the oor cause there is a discharge risk.

Step Battery connection order to follow

1 Connect the red clip to the positive battery terminal +

2 Connect the black clip to the negative battery terminal -

3 Connect the battery red wire to the unit red wire.

4 Connect the battery black wire to the unit black wire.

8

WARNING: Children should be kept away from the hot unit.

Leveling your unit

It is essential to level your unit for a stable fuel bed. First put a level on

the side of the base (letter A) and use metal “spacer” to adjust the lowest

side. And then, level the front by placing the level on the front of the base

(B). When burning agriculture fuel, Paromax suggests increasing the height
of the front of the unit by 1/4” to 3/8’’. This modication helps to reduce ash

accumulation in the front of the burner.

B

A

Thermostat installation for the RAFAEL

For thermostat function, you must purchase a low voltage (millivolts) thermostat or a thermostat with battery (AA or

AAA batteries or 9 volt) or a mercury thermostat or a radio frequency wireless thermostat. How to connect to the

unit: Use a conductive 2 wires cable (telephone wire) size 22 or 24 type. Purple wires to connect the thermostat
are located near the control panel inside the unit. See thermostat operation mode on page 21

Clearance of the RAFAEL

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BACKWALL

SEE

NOTE

12”-

30 CM

3”-

7.6 CM

UNIT

6”-
15

CM

12”-

30 CM

38”-

96.5 CM
MAX

ADJACENT WALL

4”-

10 CM

3”-

7.6 CM

UNIT

SEE

NOTE

FLOOR PROTECTOR

6”- 15 CM

*6”-

15.2
CM

UNIT

*6”- 15.2 CM

*6”-

15.2
CM

FRONT

Installation

Height and Depth

4” - 10.1 cm

34 3/4” - 88.2 cm

A B

23 1/4 - 59 cm

Safety

cover

A = 2 1/2”

6.3 cm

Handles

B = 3/4”

1.9 cm

Exhaust

C = 3 1/2”

8.9 cm
D = 14 1/2”

36.8 cm

Fresh air

E = 6 1/4”

15.8 cm
F = 5 7/8”

14.9 cm

D

C

E

F

22 3/8 - 56.8 cm

Width

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IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED

BY A PAROMAX AUTHORIZED DEALER/INSTALLER.

CLEARANCE TABLE : Use in conjunction with diagram below for allowable exterior vent

locations for both horizontal and vertical terminations. Clearances may only be reduced by means

Installation

approved by a regulatory authority.

Minimum Description

A

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

24” / 61 cm

12” / 30.5 cm

48” / 122 cm

12” / 30.5 cm

24” / 61 cm

24” / 61 cm

12” / 30.5 cm

12” / 30.5 cm

36” / 91.5 cm

Above lawns, top of plants, wood or any other combustible materials.
Above non-combustible surface such as cement and gravel.

From beside/below any door or window that may be opened.
From above any door or window that may be opened.
To any adjacent building, fences and protruding parts of the structure.
Below any eaves or roof overhang.
To outside corner.
To inside corner, combustible wall (vertical & horizontal terminations).

To each side of center line extended above natural gas or propane meter/

regulator assembly or mechanical vent within a height of 15’ / 4.5 m above
the meter/regulator assembly.

I

36” / 91.5 cm

J

12” / 30.5 cm

From any forced air intake of other appliance.
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or combustion air

inlet to any appliance.

K

24” / 61cm

Clearance above roof line for vertical terminations.

NOTES :

1. Do not terminate the vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed areas that can build up a
concentration of smoke.

2. Vent surfaces can become extremely hot. Keep children away from such areas. Non-combustible
shielding or guards may be required.

3. Termination must exhaust above sea level and the inlet elevation. It is recommended to have a

short vertical run which will help in the event of total power failure.

4. If the unit is incorrectly vented or the air to fuel mixture is out of balance, a slight discoloration of
the exterior of the house might occur. Since these factors are beyond our control we offer no

guarantee against such incidents.

5. When installing into an existing masonry chimney, you will probably need a short horizontal

section to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open.

6. Vent terminations shall not be recessed into walls or siding.

7. A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between
two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.

8. If the vent termination is children accessible, a certied guard shall be installed as specied in
CGA B149 installation Code in Canada. Note: Local codes or regulations may require different

clearances.

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Minimum clearances table for a wall installation

INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER

Refer to the norm CAN/CSA-B365-01 before installing the vent.

Clearances table

12” or

30.5 cm
MIN.

Stove

12” or

30.5 cm
MIN.

Stove

Chimney types

Equivalent Vent length (EVL)

Venting your unit is crucial for optimum operation. There are ve different installation examples recommended by
Paromax.

The unit uses the combustion fan to move air from the exhaust to the chimney. (Next on page 12)

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Restriction may come from several different items. Each 45 degree elbow = 3 EVL
Each 90 degree elbow and tee clean out = 5 EVL
Each foot of horizontal run = 1 EVL
Each foot of vertical run = 0.5 EVL

Elevation above 3000 ft with an EVL of 7 must adapt to 4 inch vent pipe.
If your installation is below 3000 ft: Rule of installation is to have the sum of the EVL 15 or less. For a sum of more
than 15 EVL,install a 4” or 10.1 cm vent pipe.

Chimney types

Total of

Vertical cap

recommended

Total of

14.5 EVL

14.5 EVL

Sealing off the

top and bottom

of existing

chimney with

Stove

5 feet minimum on vertical vent

the new pipe is

Stove

recommended

3” or 7.6 cm pipe in an existing chimney Alcove installation

vertical

cap

5 feet minimum on vertical vent

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3” clearance to the
chimney type A top

Storm collar

Flashing

3” clearance

Support

bracket

Outside

air

Type A chimney

Type A chimney
clearances speci-

ed in chimneys

instructions

ceiling support

L Vent to class A
chimney adaptor

Hearth pad

6”

Minimum alcove

Maximum

alcove

depth

38” or

96.5cm

Minimum

alcove

side

12” or

30.5cm

The ooring under the unit for alcove must be a non-combustible
material, i.e. cement, ceramics, etc, and must extend of at least 6” for
the sides and 12” for the front. Refer to the diagrams on “Clearances”

section at page 9.

height

60” or 153cm

Minimum

alcove

side

12” or

30.5cm