Sierra Products EF-4001B User Manual

EF4001B AutoLite Pellet Stove Insert

Installation & Operating Instructions

Please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions.

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND USE OF THIS PELLET FUEL-BURNING ROOM HEATER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW T HESE IN STRU CTION S COU LD RESU LT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person. The heater should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service person. More
frequent cleaning may be re quired due to f uel quality,
excess ive lint fr om carpetin g, beddin g m ate rial, etc . It is
impera tive that control compartm ents, burn pot and circulat­ing air passageways of the heater be kept clean.

SAFETY NOTICE

< CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,

CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

< IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

< CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RE-

STRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE­MENTS IN YOUR AREA.

< FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OWNERS' MANUAL IN-

STRUCTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRA NTY!

NOTE: This heater should not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.

The EASYFIRE Pellet Insert has been designed and
approved for burning wood pellet fu el on ly. Burning solid
fuel in other forms is not permitted and will void all warran­ties.

This unit has been approved for use with a Ø 3" Type L
Pellet Vent System or Stainless Chimney Liner (Ø 4" on
runs 10 feet and above).

NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuels,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
"freshen up" a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.

Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid and placed on a noncombustible floor or
grou nd, well aw ay from all fuels, pe nding fina l disposa l.

NOTE : During the first few burns the high temperature
paint and sealant used in manufacture will emit some odor
and smoke. Open doors and windows to the outside for
proper ventilation during the first burn cycle and curing of
the paint.

This heater, w hen insta lled, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

2006.

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER!!

Sierra Products, Inc.
5061 Brooks St., Ste B
Montclair, CA 91763
[phone]

Listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc.
Report No. 256-S-01-4

Provide adequa te clearan ces around air openings into the
combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for
servicing and proper operation. Never obstruct the front
opening of the heater.

Use only listed Type "L" pellet vent or stainless liner and
com ponents for installation. Failure to us e listed components
will void your warranty. See pipe manufacturer instructions for
installation instructions.

The heater may be installed as a free -standing unit m ount­ed on a noncombustible protective floor pad or he arth, o r it
may be m ounted into an existing U. L. approved wood stove
chimney using a Hearth Extension (p/n 11099). Non-combu­stible floor protection is required and must be used when
placin g the hea ter on an y combu stible m aterial.

The pellet heater must b e operated with a power source
and will not o perate u sing natural draft. If there is a power
failure the heater will shut down. If the 12 volt back-up system
is installed, th e heater will autom atic ally switch to 12 volt
power. An optional backup battery is available for the un it
which lasts approximately 48 hrs on high and 72 hrs on low.
A bigger battery may be purchased if desired for longer
durations.

The EasyFire Pellet Heater has been listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. to ASTM, U.L.,and EPA Standards.

CAUTION: Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.

EF4100 Overall Dimensions

OUTSIDE CO MBUST ION AIR IS MAND ATO RY IN
MOBILE OR MO DULAR HOME INSTALLATIONS. SEE

SECTION ON OUTSIDE AIR INSTALLATION.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check with local building officials for specific code
requirements.

A listed, type "L" Pellet V ent Pipe o r Stainles s Liner is
MANDATORY on all installations.

WARNING: Installation of a Mobile Attachment Home
Kit P/N 10412 and outside combustion air is mandatory
in mobile or modular home installations although it may

also be u sed in all residential applications.

An outside air inlet MUST be provided for

combustion and ven tilation air. The air inlet must

rem ain unre stricted w hile unit is in use. O uts ide air
connection is located in the rear of the heater (Figure 1).

NOTE: Vent Pipes’ inner diameters may vary.
For Vent Pipes Ø3.00" or smaller, use SPI Exhaust Vent
Adapter p/n 11076.

This adapter is used on Selkirk Metalbestos™ and other
Ø2.950" I.D. Pellet Vent Pipes.

Use conduit pipe or metal flex pipe and/or fittings to make
the air intake hook-up.

Also, the structural integrity of the mobile hom e floor,

walls and ceiling/roof must be maintained.

1. Clean and inspect the fireplace and its chimney for any

structural defect that may cause any future problems.
Secure gas piping that is installed with a cap and verify
there are no leaks. Seal ash dump or any other acc ess to
the firebox area. Fix the damper in an open position or
remove it as required for vent pipe installation.

2. Verify the required hearth and side and clearances to
mantels (fig. 2 & 3).

Figure 2

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NOTE: THE INSERT W EIGHT IS SUBSTANTIAULLY
FRONT H EAVY AND IF NOT FULLY SUPPOR TED IT
COULD FALL FORWARD.

Figure 5

Figure 3

3. If the hearth and fireplace floor are not at the same

elevation, leveling legs may be installed on the rear of the
unit (Figure 4) for distances of up to 1". For larger
distances shimming may be used using a non-co mbustib le
materia l. A Hearth Base Support is available from your
dealer for installations where the hearth is below the
fireplace opening (Figure 5).

4. Ins tall vent system into existing chimney by using 3" flex

from left side of hearth, passing da mper and c ontinuing to
the top of the chimney. If the total vent length is longer than
10 Feet, install Ø4" vent from that point to top of chimney

(Figure 6).

Figure 6

Figure 4

5. Pack fiberglass insulation around the vent pipe and

combustion air duct. Install a flashing cover over
chimne y. Secure flashing a nd seal a s req uired. Ins tall
listed vent cap and secure.

6. Measure fireplace opening and adjust hopper top to the

required level allow ing for ins tallation cle arance . This is
accomplished by removing the four #8 screws on the sides
and rear of un it and raising the to p by 1" incr em ents until
desired height and reinstalling screws (Figure 4).

7. Slide insert into fireplace and center. Level as required,

then secure vent to outlet on left side of insert. Connect
combustion air duct and secure.

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Note - For best insert operation the flexible vent
installation should no t have any tight bends. Try to
achieve a smooth sweep to the vertical rise.

SURROUND INSTALLATION

The surroun d supplie d with the in sert is adjustable in

height so as to allow for many installation perimeters.

1. After the insert is in position, install left and right surround

sides by attaching them to the two side brackets using the
four 1/4-20 bolts provided. The retainer nuts on the
surround sides m ay be installed at any vertical position to
accommodate the installation.

2. Slide the surround top panel between the hopper top and

cover. Push the panel down until the screw holes align
with the side legs. Install the (4) #8 screws provided.
Install power cord into the receptacle on the right side of
the insert. Route cord behind surround leg and out to a
ground plus.

AUTOLITE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Auto Lite System is factory ins talled with th e only
installation requirem ents being the optional therm osta t.

IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the
EASYFIRE H eater sh ould be d one by qualified personn el.

Remote Control Thermostat Installation:

The rem ote thermostat is designe d to autom atically
regulate the room temperature from the control panel heat
setting to the “Off” setting based upon room temperature
and place ment of the re mote therm osta t. Rem em ber to
leave the control panel on the "Medium or High" position
when utilizing the wall thermostat feature.

The following is a step by step procedure for installing the
optional remote thermostat. Note connection terminals on
rear of un it (Figure 7).

a. Unplug heater from wall outlet and 12VDC power!

b. Mount millivolt style remote receiver box to rear of

stove using double-sided tape.

b. Rem ove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat

wires to terminals (Figure 7).

d. Re connect AC power and follow instructions with

remote thermostat regarding set up.

IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the
EASYFIRE H eater sh ould be d one by qualified personn el.

Figure 7 Connection Panel Lower Right Side

Wall Thermostat Installation:

The wa ll therm ostat is designed to autom atically regulate
the room tem pera ture from the c ontrol panel heat setting to
the “Off” setting based upon room temperature. Remember
to leave the control panel on the "Medium or High" position
when utilizing the wall thermostat feature.

The following is a step by step procedure for installing the
optional wall thermostat. Note connection terminals on left
side of unit at rear (Figure 7). Use 18/2 thermostat wire for
the installation.

a. Unplug heater from wall outlet and 12VDC power!

b. Rem ove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat

wires to terminals (Figure 7).

c. Locate thermostat approximately 10 to 12 feet from

heater or in area that requires steady temperature.

d. Run thermostat wires from heater to thermostat along

wall or unde r carpet etc. and hook wires to
thermostat terminals. On new construction you can,
of course, run wire in the walls before sheet rock or
paneling is done.

e. Reconnect AC power.

f. Make sure all wiring is completed before plugging the

EASYF IRE Heater b ack into the wall ou tlet.

Autolite Wiring Diagram

DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The door handle and latch must be assembled and
adjusted prior to the operation of the stove.

1. Position handle assembly through door and s ecure with
collar by sliding over shaft and tightening with allen
wrench provided.

2. Position latch on end of shaft with flat facing allen screw.
Depending on gasket, shaft will protrude approx. 1/4"
through back of latch collar. Snug allen screw.

Figure 9 Door handle asse mbly

3. To adjust do or, close and turn handle so latch co ntacts
striker. Door gasket must contact firmly against front face
of unit. This can be checked by closing against a piece of
paper. Firmly tug on paper, if it m oves with solid
resistance the door is properly adjusted.

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