Sierra Products EF-4001B User Manual

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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!
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 (909) 399-3355
Listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Report No. 256-S-01-4
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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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UNIT ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
Rou te the pow er supp ly cord from lower right side of unit to a groun ded three pro ng 120V AC receptac le. C are should be taken to make sure the fireplace and hearth does not pinch or otherwise damage the cord.
OPTIONAL 12V HOOK-UP & OPERATION
1. The EASYFIRE 12V back up can be purchased as an
option and includes the following components:
a. Dee p cycle se aled 12V battery.
b. Battery connector cables for ho ok-up to the heater.
1. A chimney connector shall no pass through and attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed spa ce, or a floor, or ceiling.
2. W here a chimney passage through a wall, or partition of combu stible con struction is desired, the insta llation sha ll conform the CAN/CSA-B365.
3. Maintain an effective vapour barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure by sealing with high temperature silicone.
4. Clearance to combustibles may only be reduced by means approved by th e regulato ry au thority.
2. In order to hook-up the battery and engage the 12V
backup system simply connect red cable to red terminal on the heater (see Figure 6) and to positive connector on battery [the terminal marked (+)] and connect the black cable to the black terminal on the heater and to the negative connector on the battery (the terminal marked (-). If you hook up the cables backwards the red LED light above the term inal receptacles will come on. If hooked up properly this LED will glow green.
WARNING - MAKE SURE RED CABLE GOES TO RED TERMINAL (POSITIVE CONNECTOR) AND BLACK CABLE GOES TO BLACK TERM INAL (NEGATIVE CONN ECTOR).
3. If you decide to purchase your own 12V back up system
we recom mend a sealed gel cell b attery. Failure to insta ll the proper battery could cause physical harm to you and your property an d will also void the heater w arranty.
4. When the battery is properly connected and the heater
plugg ed in, the follow ing will hap pen auto matically:
a. The heater w ill automatically s witch to 12V p ower if
there is a power failure, and switch back when power is restored.
b. The battery will be trickle charged as long as the
heater is plugged into 110 AC wall outlet. Do not use extension cords. The trickle charge will not recharge a low or dead battery but it will keep a charged battery at maximum performance.
5. If you choose to separate the battery from the heater by
lengthening the cables you must make sure that the cable wire used will carry the current to the heater. For example, if the distance is 10 to 20 feet then 12 gauge wire must be used. Check with your local electrical professional to make sure you have used the proper gauge wire/cable.
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.
CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS
If this unit is being installed in Canada, the following additional req uirem ents must b e m eant:
5. Store pellet fuels in a dry area away from unit. Do not store fuels within the space heater installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash rem oval.
6. Adequate ventilation air is required to operate this heater. During operation the heater draws air for combustion which can be assisted by the installation of outside combustion air inlets. However, certain weather conditions such as icing or use of kitchen exhaust fans may impact a nd reduce th e effectiv eness o f vents. It is importa nt to note th at room air starva tion well ne gatively impact the operation of the heater.
7. If power outages with batter y backup or room air starvation occurs during operation of hea ter, smoke in the house may result. This may trigger smoke de tectors if they are installed .
AUTOLITE OPERATION
Your EA SYFIRE Pellet S tove is equ ipped with the Au tolite Automatic ignition and operating system.
The AutoLite system is integrated into the stove to allow for automatic start up using a heating element located in the burn pot. This element starts the initial fire required to burn the wood pellets. The system operates on 120VAC power supplied through a separate fuse and runs for five minutes during the initial stove start up. After the five minute period the AutoLite system is deactivated and the stove operates based on the EasyFire digital control system requirements. If the h ouse AC po wer should qu it, the Auto Lite system will not be available however, with the optional battery attached the stove can be manually lit and operate on battery power for several days (depending on battery size, refer to the EasyFire installation manual).
The m ost e ffective installation of the EasyFire AutoLite Stove is to connect the unit to a thermostat. This can be accomplishe d using a stand ard wall thermostat or a re mote control thermostat. A remote control thermostat can be purchased from your local dealer and installed in a few minutes. This will allow the stove to start and shut down when there is a call for heat.
If your house power is out the AutoLite system will not be able to start the stove when the therm ostat calls for hea t. However if the stove is operating when the power goes out the stove will not shut down operating on the backup battery. Your EasyFire will turn down to low when the thermostat calls for shut down and then turn up to the setting on the control panel when the thermostat calls for heat. A true back up heat source!
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GENERAL WARNINGS
The EASYFIRE Pellet Stove and Insert has been
designed and approved for burning wood pellet fuel only. Burning solid fu el in other forms is not perm itted and will void all warranties.
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.
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.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. Never obstruct the front opening of the heater.
The pellet heater must be operated with a power source and will not operate using natural draft. If there is a power failure the heater will shut down. If the 12 volt back-up system is installed, the heater w ill autom atically switc h to 12 vo lt power. An optional backup ba ttery is available fo r the unit which lasts appro xim ately 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.
FUEL SELECTION
Proper fuel se lection is im po rtant for overall operation. Your stove operates best with 1/4" diameter wood pellets that are no longer than 3/4" long. The pellets shou ld be specifica lly manufactured for use pellet heaters. Use of fuel non­conforming fuel will cause the stove to opera te erratica lly. Additiona lly, a low ash content o f below 1% is required and will reduce your cleaning and maintenance time. Store pe llets in a clean dry area. Do not use pellets that have been damp or have a moisture level above 5%. The quality of pellet fuel varies fro m brand to brand. T his will affect the efficiency of your heater. We suggest that you try several brands until you find one th at gives you a cle an effi­cient burn. Poor quality pellets will burn rich with black soot and ash w ill accumula te quickly. Quality pellets will burn clean and ash build u p will be m inim al.
attempt to operate heater if glass becomes damaged in any way!
2. AutoLite Control Functions: Control functions on the Easyfire are as follows: OFF, FAN, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, CLEAN. Here is how each function works:
A. When the Control Button is turned to FAN, a tim er is
activated a nd you will have about ten (10) minutes to get the pellets lit and reach a minimum temperature. This function is used for match lighting when the AC power is out.
Should the pellets not light in 10 minutes simply turn the button to OFF and begin again. This will give you another 10 minutes to get the pellets lit. The reason for the timer function is so that the heater will autom atically shut down if the fire goes out. Pellets do not feed in the FAN position.
B. In the LOW position, the EASYFIRE will be feeding
approximately 1 to 1½ lbs. of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 1 " and 6" in height.
AUTOLITE START-UP AND OPERATION
Refer to Installation and Operation manual provided with the unit for standard match lighting and 12V operations.
1. AutoLite Start-Up:
Prior to operating your AutoLite stove, make sure the hopper is full of wood pellets and the interio r com ponents have be en installed properly including; burn screen & pot, heat exchange co vers, and ash drawer.
IMPORTANT: The Fire Pot must be seated flush and must sit even in the pot tray. Air leaking around the Fire Pot will create a poor burn (Figure 11). Light the pellets in Fire Pot using any approved pellet lighter.
Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot or operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not
Figure 11
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C. In the MEDIUM position the EASYFIRE will be
feeding approximately three (3) pounds of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 3" and 8" of fire.
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, disconnect all AC/DC power before servicing.
ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL BEFORE CLEANING.
D. In the HIGH position the EASYFIRE will be feeding
approximately 4+ lbs. pe r ho ur an d the flame w ill fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed will incr ease ac cordingly as the heater au tom atically adjusts itself based on temperature inside the heater (see G below).
E. The CLEAN position is to be used only when the
heater is not burning and you wish to clean out the accumulated ash in the front of the fire area. See
CLEAN OUT section of maintenance instructions.
F. After the heater is running for several hours and you
wish to turn it off simply press the button to OFF. The heater will continue running until it cools down and then will automatically shut itself down.
G. REMEMBER: Each fee d position will fluctuate
because the microproce ssor is automatic ally adjusting the feed and air based on tem perature. This means the pellet feed ra te a nd flame height w ill change accordingly based on quality of pellet and heat loss of dwelling.
3. Starting the Stove: Push a Heat Range button (Low or Medium is best for start up) and tu rn the thermostat up to “Call for heat”. The sto ve fan will begin to operate along with the ignitor cycle. A fter about a m inu te the pelle ts will begin to fall in the burn pot. A fter five m inutes there will be a fire in the burn pot and the stove will begin to heat up. When the stove reaches start up operating temperature it will then switch to th e contro l panel setting and begin it’s autom atic operation cycle.
Prior to sto ve operating on thermosta t, confirm proper operation by servicing and adjustin g the stove a s outlined in the “Installation Guide”. When servicing stove, operate with thermostat bypassed as stove will reset to start up mode each time thermostat is activated.
Feed Trim Adjustment
Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine maintenance for m aximum performance and is mandatory for the warranty to remain in e ffect.
The following procedures should be studied carefully and performed regularly as indicated:
1. Fly-ash: Some ash will accumulate in the heat
exchanger, Fire Pot and flue and should be cleaned out
on a regu lar basis for best efficiency and safety. When
the heater is shut down and cold, you should:
a. Open door and remove Heat Exchanger Cover. To
rem ove, sim ply slide up and out f rom retaining angle bracket (Figure 12). Clean on e side at a time. With one slide c over removed, leave door open and turn control button to the "CLEAN" position. Let heater run until ash in Fire Pot area is vacuumed out by heater fan. Turn off and replace cover. Remove remaining cover and repeat procedure for the other side. The vent pipe should be clea ned out a fter this procedure. Rem ove the clean-out port cover (Figure
13) and vacuum as required.
b. Rem ove Fire Pot by lifting up and out, it may be
brushed out or vacuumed. Fire Pot should be cleaned weekly an d depending o n pellet qu ality daily. Make sure holes in pot are not clogged. The area around and below the pot shou ld be checked every five or six days depending on how many hours a day you are burning your heater and the quality of the pellets being burned. (After a few days you will be able to determine the frequency needed for clean out.)
The importa nt thing to r em em be r is tha t excessive Fly­ash accumulation will affect the efficiency of the burn.
c. Scrape pellet feed chute with putty knife to remove
hardened material on which sawdust can accumulate.
Underneath the control button you will find a small round button that will turn forward and reverse. This button can adjust the feed motor in the LOW operating position. By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position. Factory setting is 1:00 o’clock.
Once the stove is at operating temperature for one hour set the stove on LOW. Adjust the trim button so that averag e flam e is approx. 1-2" abo ve the burn pot. T his will set the average feed rate (air/flue) for best operation.
Move this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune
your LOW setting in the even t you change brands of pellets and/or live at a higher elevation. If this setting is to low the stove m ay go out during LO W setting operations . If this should happen increas e the trim by sm all amount.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Moving parts may cause injury, DO NOT
operate with rear cover removed.
d. The clean-out port cover should be removed and the
vent pipe checked every four to six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean-out mode on the control dial.
e. Fly-ash can also accumulate in the vent pipe and
termination cap . Inspect e xhaust system frequently to maintain free flow of exhaust fumes and fly-ash. The frequen cy of clean-out depends entirely on the quality of the pellets, so you will have to initially monitor the buildup in the pellet vent pipe.
2. Hopper Clean Out: Vacuum the accumulated saw dust
in the hopper weekly. Keep free of debris and foreign
material. AN ACCUMULATION OF SAW DUST CAN
CAUSE IRREGU LAR PEL LET F EED. For be st results
this should be done on a regular basis depending upon
how often the h eater is u sed. If you burn the heate r all
the time you should do this every eight to ten days.
3. Cleaning the E xhaust Fan Blade & Heat Exchanger:
The exhaus t blower s hould be chec ke d for excess ive Fly-
ash buildup. Regular and routine maintenance utilizing
the CLEAN OUT feature will keep the exhaust blower
housing and fan blades clean. This cleaning can only be
done wh en the heater is NOT burning. For bes t results
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run the fan in the CLEAN OUT position with the door open for approximately one minute or until ash is no longer being picked up by the fan. Remember, you must always check the clean out cap on the tee after utilizing the CLEAN OUT feature.
4. Keeping the Glass Clean: If soot deposits accum ulate
on the glass, clean with window glass cleaner and a paper towel when the glass is cold.
5. Polishing the Gold and Nickel: All chrom e a nd gold
plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
6. Cleaning & Polishing Gold and Nickel Plated Parts:
Gold and Nickel is a soft m etal and th eref ore a fragile surface. Prior to the first burn it is important to use W index or c om parable product and a s oft clean c loth to wipe any m arks off all gold su rfaces or the hea t will cause th e m arks to rem ain in the s urfa ce perm an ently. Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.
7. Door glass replaceme nt: Should the door glass
become broken it may be replaced by scraping the sealer from around the ou ter edge of the glass. Carefully pry glass from door frame then clean all sealer from frame. Obtain a replacement glass from your local dealer and attach glass to door using High Temperature Silicon Sealer (min. 400 / F). Apply sealer to all four corners of the glass and set glass into frame. Apply sealer to mating edge of glass and fram e. Allow two hours dry time before installing doo r onto heater. Note: Replace with Corning
Pyro-Ceramic Glass only. Refer to parts list for specifications.
Troubleshooting Guide
The following scenarios are provided in order to help you locate a difficulty if the heater performs in a manner which would seem to indicate a malfunction:
l. Problem: I loaded the heater for start-up, pressed the
button and pellets started but the fire didn't keep going.
Solution: Remember that the timer on start up runs about 10 minutes and if the heater has not heated up enough to deactivate the timer you will have to start over by pressing the button to off and then back to MEDIUM or HIGH.
EASYFIRE will automatically switch to 12 volt provided you have the 12 volt battery option installed.
2. Problem: The heater was lit and burning properly, then
suddenly it stopped feeding pellets.
Solution: a) The thermostat setting is to low and the has called for the stove to shu t down. b) Check pelle t supply in hopper. If empty, fill and follow start-up procedure as outlined in the be ginning o f this manua l. c) O ccasion ally, a foreign object, debris or an excessive amount of saw­dust can enter the feed mechanism and jam the feed chute. If this happens, you must empty the hopper and check the feed chute to see what is causing the jam. Remove any foreign material or object and re-start the heater. CAUTION: Keep fingers and hands clear of feed mechanism when heater is on.
3. Problem: The fire was burning we ll and then it began to
overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet feed chute, smothering the fire.
Solution: When th e pellets a re overfeeding, it us ually
means that the air flow has been red uced. Check the Fire
Pot air intak e holes to be sure they are c lear. Check to
see if Fire Pot was properly se ated in pot tray. Check to
see if the manifold may have filled with Fly-ash. If you
use a low grade pellet, and clink ers (fused ash and d irt)
form in th e bottom of the Fir e Pot, it will choke the air
intake (you might consider changing the brand of p ellets
to one that burns cleaner). You must let the fire go out
before removing and cleaning the Fire P ot.
Neve r vacuum out the heater when the heater is in operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum cleaner and cause a fire!
You must clean the manifold regularly in order to insure a good air to fuel ratio, thus allowing the heater to "breathe" properly. You must also check the vent pipe and tee to see that they are not clogged and full of ash.
4. Problem: Heater was burning well and then soot began
forming on the glass door.
Solution: Black soot forming on the glass door means
that the combustion is not right and the heater needs a
good clean out. Some brands of pellets burn much richer
than others and you might have to change brands of
pellets and/or have the air/fuel settings re-adjusted by
your dealer. It is normal to have the glass cloud up after
several hours of burning but it should wipe off with a
good window c leaner. If t he glass turns black quick ly,
then the h eater needs a good clea n out.
5. Problem: W e had a power failure and the heater
emitted smoke for about five minutes.
Solution: If the heater emits smoke during a power
failure, and you have frequent power failures then we
suggest you purchase the battery back-up system. If the
vent pipe is installed according to these instructions the
smoke will syphon out of the pipe in most instances.
6. Problem: After several weeks of outstanding perfor-
mance, the heater suddenly stopped and the red light
under the control button came on. This light is the Hi
Tem p/Flue Indicator Light.
Solution: The Hi-Temp/Flue Indicator light indicates that
Fly-as h has bu ilt up in the e xhaust s ystem and/o r there is
a restriction in the exhaust/flue system. Check the pipe
system for excessive ash and clogging, particularly the
vent cap. Remove the clean out cap on the tee and
make sure that ash has not blocked the exhaust air flow.
This automatic shut down in case of flue clogging is a
safety feature and if the shut down occurs it means you
have a problem and should consult a service technician
and/or clean your pipe and heater thoroughly. If you feel
the Fly-ash build up is excessive, we suggest that you try
another brand. In moist climates the pellets and Fly-ash
can actually absorb moisture from the a ir and crea te
creo sote and a severe clog ging problem . Ke ep this in
mind when you store and handle your pellets. The heater
warranty does not cover the quality of the fuels used or
the way they may be handled either before or after you've
purchased them.
7. Problem: I turned off the switch and the heater kept
running.
Solution: This is normal. The exhaust blower will keep
runn ing until it cools down and th en it will auto m atically
turn off. This can vary by the temperature the exhaust
has reached and the temperature of the cooling air.
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HI TEMP/FLUE AND TRIM INDICATORS:
W hen the Hi-Temp/Flue indicator light com es o n (red lite beneath control button) it means that the flue is obstructed or you have a re vers e draft and ga ses can not exit properly. Maintenance is required and a thorough cleaning and pipe check must be performed.
TRIM button : Underneath the control button you will find a sm all round b utton that will turn forward and reverse. This button ca n control the feed m oto r in th e LOW po sition only. By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position.
Move this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your LOW setting in the even t you change brands of pellets and/or live at a higher elevation.
DC OPERATION - BUILDING A FIRE AND START-UP
IMPORTANT (Gold Units Only): Gold is a soft metal and
therefore a fragile su rface. Pr ior to the fir st burn it is important to use Windex™ or comparable product with a soft clean cloth to wipe any marks off all gold surfaces. If not cleaned prior to first burn, the heat may cause the marks to rem ain in th e surface pe rm anently.
Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.
1. Filling the Hopper and Start-Up: CAUTION: Fuel hopper lid must be closed before
operating unit. Maintain hopper seal in good condition. DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER! The EASYFIRE will hold
about 35 lbs. to 50 lbs. of pellets depending on hopper height.
Open the top lid and fill the hopper with pellets (Figure 9).
The quality of pellet fuel varies from bra nd to brand. T his will affect the efficiency of your heater. W e suggest that you try several brands until you find one that gives you a clean effi­cient burn. Poor quality pellets will burn rich with black soot and ash will accum ulate quickly. Quality pellets will burn clean and ash build u p will be m inim al.
Make sure hopper lid is fully closed. Open the front door. Fill the Fire Pot with pe llet fue l.
IMPORTANT: The Fire Pot must be seated flush and must sit even in the pot tray. Air leaking around the Fire Pot will create a poor burn (Figure 10). Light the pellets in Fire Pot using any approved lighter fluid.
Figure 12
Allow pellets to burn for ap proxim ately 1 minute, o r un til
pellet ignition ha s been achieved. Close door and turn the control knob to the "FAN" position. Allow fire to burn for several minutes. When the pellets are well lit, turn the control knob to "LOW" for approximately 10 minutes then turn up to "HI". We recomm end that you run the heater on “Medium” or "HI" for about 30 minutes in order to get the heat exc hanger hot be fore turning it to "LO W ". Yo u will need to burn the heater for a few hours before deciding which setting is best for your particular needs.
Figure 13
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Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot or operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not attem pt to operate heater if glass becomes d am aged in any way!
2. Control Functions: Control functions on the Easyfire
are as follows: OFF, FAN, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, CLEAN. Here is how each function works:
ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL BEFORE CLEANING.
Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine maintenance for m aximum performance and is mandatory for the warranty to remain in e ffect.
The following procedures should be studied carefully and performed regularly as indicated:
A. When the Control is set to FAN, a timer is activated
and you will have about ten (10) minutes to get the pellets lit and rea ch a minim um temperature.
Should the pellets not light in the 10 minutes simply turn the knob to OFF and begin again. This will give you another 10 minutes to get the pellets lit. The reason for the timer function is so that the heater will autom atically shut down if the fire goes out. Pellets do not feed in the FAN position.
B. In the LOW position, the EASYFIRE will be feeding
approximately 1 to 1½ lbs. of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 1 " and 6" in height.
C. In the MEDIUM position the EASYFIRE will be
feeding approximately three (3) pounds of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 3" and 8" of fire.
D. In the HIGH position the EASYFIRE will be feeding
approximately 4 lbs. per hour and the fla m e will fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed will incr ease ac cordingly as the heater au tom atically adjusts itself based on temperature inside the heater (see G below).
1. Fly-ash: Some ash will accumulate in the heat
exchanger, Fire Pot and flue and should be cleaned out
on a regu lar basis for best efficiency and safety. When
the heater is shut down and cold, you should:
a. Open door and remove Heat Exchanger Cover. To
rem ove, sim ply slide up and out f rom retaining angle bracket (Figure 12). Clean on e side at a time. With one slide c over removed, leave door open and turn control knob to the "CLEAN" position. Let heater run
E. The CLEAN position is to be used only when the
heater is not burning and you wish to clean out the accumulated ash in the front of the fire area. See
CLEAN OUT section of maintenance instructions.
F. After the heater is running for several hours and you
wish to turn it off simply turn the knob to OFF. The heater will continue running until it cools down and then will automatically shut itself down.
G. REMEMBER: Each fee d position will fluctuate
because the microproce ssor is automatic ally adjusting the feed and air based on tem perature. This means the pellet feed ra te a nd flame height w ill change accordingly based on quality of pellet and heat loss of dwelling.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Moving parts may cause injury, DO NOT
operate with rear cover removed.
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power before servicing.
Figure 14
until ash in Fire Pot area is vacuumed out by heater fan. Turn off and replace cover. Remove remaining cover and repeat procedure for the other side. The vent pipe should be cleaned out after this procedure. Remove the clean-out port cover (Figure 13) and vacuum as require d.
b. Rem ove Fire Pot by lifting up and out, it may be
brushed out or vacuumed. Fire Pot should be cleaned daily. Make sure holes in pot are not clogged. The area aro und and below the pot shou ld be checked every five or six days depending on how many hours a day you are burning your heater and the quality of the pellets being burned. (After a few days you will be able to determine the frequency needed for clean out.)
The importa nt thing to r em em be r is tha t excessive Fly­ash accumulation will affect the efficiency of the burn.
c. Scrape pellet feed chute with putty knife to remove
hardened material on which sawdust can accumulate.
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3. Cleaning the E xhaust Fan Blade & Heat Exchanger:
The exhaus t blower s hould be chec ke d for excess ive Fly-
ash buildup. Regular and routine maintenance utilizing
the CLEAN OUT feature will keep the exhaust blower
housing and fan blades clean. This cleaning can only be
done wh en the heater is NOT burning. For bes t results
run the fan in the CLEAN OUT position with the door
open for approximately one minute or until ash is no
longer being picked up by the fan. Remember, you must
always check the clean out tee after utilizing the CLEAN
OUT feature (Figure 13).
4. Keeping the Glass Clean: If soot deposits accum ulate
on the glass, clean with window glass cleaner and a
paper towel when the glass is cold.
5. Polishing the Gold and Chrome: All chrom e and gold
plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be cleaned
with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
Figure 15
d. The clean-out port cover should be removed and the
vent pipe checked every four to six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean-out mode on the control dial.
e. Fly-ash can also accumulate in the vent pipe and
termination cap . Inspect e xhaust system frequently to maintain free flow of exhaust fumes and fly-ash. The frequen cy of clean-out depends entirely on the quality of the pellets, so you will have to initially monitor the buildup in the pellet vent pipe.
2. Hopper Clean Out: Vacuum the accumulated saw dust
in the hopper weekly. Keep free of debris and foreign material. AN ACCUMULATION OF SAW DUST CAN CAUSE IRREGULAR PELLET FEED. For be st results this should be done on a regular basis depending upon how often the h eater is used. If you burn the heate r all the time you should do this every eight to ten days.
Front ash access panel
6. Cleaning & Polishing Gold Plated Parts: Gold is a soft
metal and therefore a fragile surface. Prior to the first
burn it is important to use Windex or comparable product
and a soft clea n cloth to w ipe any m arks off all gold
surfaces or the heat will cause the marks to remain in the
surface permanently. Always clean the gold surface
when the heater is COOL.
7. Door glass replaceme nt: Should the door glass
become broken it may be replaced by scraping the sealer
from around the ou ter edge of the glass. Carefully pry
glass from door frame then clean all sealer from frame.
Obtain a replacement glass from your local dealer and
attach glass to door using High Temperature Silicon
Sealer (min. 400 / F). Apply sealer to all four corners of
the glass and set glass into frame. Apply sealer to mating
edge of glass and fram e. Allow two hours dry time before
installing doo r onto heater. Note: Replace with Corning
Pyro-Ceramic Glass only. Refer to parts list for
specifications.
8. Plenum clean out & draft adju stment: Access to clean
under the burn pot is through the plenum clean out plates
on right or left side low front (Figure 16). Remove the
fastener and plate and vacuum out ash accumulations.
Additiona lly, the draft p late is acc essible th rough th is
opening and maybe turned with a long standard screw
driver clockwise to reduce the draf t through th e burn pot.
This adjustment is made generally only during
installation.
Figure 16 Plenum Clean Out & Draft Adjustment
Troubleshooting Guide
The following scenarios are provided in order to help you locate a difficulty if the heater performs in a manner which would seem to indicate a malfunction:
l. Problem: I loaded the heater for start-up, lit the fire
starter and pellets but the fire didn't keep going.
Solution: Check power cord to s ee that it is plugg ed in.
Remember that the timer on start up runs about 10
minutes and if the heater h as not heated up enou gh to
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deactivate the timer you will have to start over by turning the knob to off and then back to FAN or LOW.
vent pipe is installed according to these instructions the
smoke will syphon out of the pipe in most instances.
The EASYFIRE will automatically switch to 12 volt backup
provided you have the 12 volt option installed.
2. Problem: The heater was lit and burning properly, then
suddenly it stopped feeding pellets.
Solution: a) Check pellet sup ply in hopper. If e mpty, fill and follow start-up procedure as outlined in the beginning of this manual. b) O cc asionally, a foreign object, debris or an excessive amount of sawdust can enter the feed mechanism and jam the feed chute. If this happens, you must empty the hopper and check the feed chute to see what is causing the jam. Remove any foreign material or object an d re-start the heater. CAUTION: Keep fingers and hands clear of feed mechanism when heater is on.
3. Problem: The fire was burning we ll and then it began to
overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet feed chute, smothering the fire.
Solution: When th e pellets a re overfeeding, it us ually means that the air flow has been red uced. Check the Fire Pot air intak e holes to be sure they are c lear. Check to see if Fire Pot was properly se ated in pot tray. Check to see if the manifold may have filled with Fly-ash. If you use a low grade pellet, and clink ers (fused ash and d irt) form in th e bottom of the Fir e Pot, it will choke the air intake (you might consider changing the brand of p ellets to one that burns cleaner). You must let the fire go out before removing and cleaning the Fire P ot.
Neve r vacuum out the heater when the heater is in operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum cleaner and cause a fire!
You must clean the manifold regularly in order to insure a good air to fuel ratio, thus allowing the heater to "breathe" properly. You must also check the vent pipe and tee to see that they are not clogged and full of ash.
6. Problem: After several weeks of outstanding perfor-
mance, the heater suddenly stopped and the red light under the control knob came on. This light is the Hi Tem p/Flue Indicator Light.
Solution: The Hi-Temp/Flue Indicator light indicates that Fly-as h has bu ilt up in the e xhaust s ystem and/o r there is a restriction in the exhaust/flue system. Check the pipe system for excessive ash and clogging, particularly the vent cap. Remove the clean out cap on the tee and make sure that ash has not blocked the exhaust air flow. This automatic shut down in case of flue clogging is a safety feature and if the shut down occurs it means you have a problem and should consult a service technician and/or clean your pipe and heater thoroughly. If you feel the Fly-ash build up is excessive, we suggest that you try another brand. In moist climates the pellets and Fly-ash can actually absorb moisture from the a ir and crea te creo sote and a severe clog ging problem . Ke ep this in mind when you store and handle your pellets. The heater warranty does not cover the quality of the fuels used or the way they may be handled either before or after you've purchased them.
7. Problem: I turned off the switch and the heater kept
running.
Solution: This is normal. The exhaust blower will keep runn ing until it cools down and th en it will auto m atically turn off. This can vary by the temperature the exhaust has reached and the temperature of the cooling air.
HI TEMP/FLUE AND TRIM INDICATORS:
W hen the Hi-Temp/Flue indicator light com es o n (red lite beneath control knob) it means that the flue is obstructed or you have a reve rse draft and gases cannot exit prop erly. Maintenance is required and a thorough cleaning and pipe check must be performed.
4. Problem: Heater was burning well and then soot began
forming on the glass door.
Solution: Black soot forming on the glass door means that the combustion is not right and the heater needs a good clean out. Some brands of pellets burn much richer than others and you might have to change brands of pellets and/or have the air/fuel settings re-adjusted by your dealer. It is normal to have the glass cloud up after several hours of burning but it should wipe off with a good window c leaner. If t he glass turns black quick ly, then the h eater needs a good clea n out.
5. Problem: W e had a power failure and the heater
emitted smoke for about five minutes.
Solution: If the heater emits smoke during a power failure, and you have frequent power failures then we suggest you purchase the battery back-up system. If the
TRIM button : Underneath the control knob you will find a sm all round b utton that will turn forward and reverse. This button ca n control the feed m oto r in th e LOW po sition only. By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position.
Move this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your LOW setting in the even t you change brands of pellets and/or live at a higher elevation.
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ITEM No. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 110429 DOOR FRONT GLASS (Ceramic glass 11"x11 3/4"x5mm)
2 100119 GLASS FIBER GASKET
3 100125 DOOR FIBER ROPE GASKET
4 300536 FEED AUGER SYSTEM V3
5 300106 COMBUSTION BLOWER ASSEMBLY
6 120114 CONTROL BOARD V2.1
6A 110080 MAIN FUSE - 1 AMP
6B 110510 AUTOLITE FUSE - 5 AMP
7 200549 HEAT EXCHANGE COVER
8 110456 ASH DRAWER FIBER ROPE GASKET
9 110451 ASH DRAWER KNOB
10 120117 IGNITOR-200W
11 300512 BURN POT AL V2
12 120120 IGNITOR RELAY
13 120118 PUSH BUTTON SWITCH V2.1
14 110058 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
15 10407 SURROUND ASSEMBLY
5061 Brooks St. Montclair, CA 91763
Phone 1-909-399-3355 Fax 1-909-399-3357
www.empireproductsinc.com
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