Page 1
EF5001U-B Pellet Heater
Installation & Operating Instructions
Please read this entire manual before installation. Save these instructions.
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 clean ing m ay be requ ired due to f uel qu ality,
excessive lint from carpeting, b edding m aterial, etc. It is
impera tive that con trol com partm ents, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
The EASYFIRE Pellet heater has been designed and
approved for burning wood pellet fu el only. Burning other
forms of fuel is not permitted and will void all warranties.
This unit has been approved for use with a 4" Type L Pellet
Vent System .
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.
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.
< FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OWNE RS' MANUAL
INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET FUELBURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRU CTIONS C OULD RE SULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
WARNING: THIS HEATER SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH
THE OWNER!!
Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid and placed on a noncombustible floor or ground,
well away from all fuels , pend ing final 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, when installed , must be electr ically 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 heater may be installed as a free-standing unit mounted
on a non-com bustible protec tive floo r pad or he arth. O r it
may be m ounted into an existing U. L. approved wood stove
chimney. Non-combustible floor protection is required and
must be used when placing the hea ter on any co mbustib le
material.
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 system is installed, the heater will automatically switch to 12 volt power.
Sierra Products, Inc.
5061 Br ooks St., Ste. B
Montclair, CA 91763
The EasyFire Pellet Heater has been listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. to ASTM, U.L.,and EPA Standards.
Listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Report No . 256-S-01-4
Page 2
Figure 1 -Overall Dimensions
Figure 2
WARNING : Installatio n of a Mob ile Home Attachmen t Kit
P/N 10412 and outside combustion air is mand atory in
mobile or modular home installations although it may
also be used in all residential applications.
OUTSIDE COMBU STION AIR IS MAND ATO RY IN
MOBILE OR MO DULAR HOME INSTALLATIONS.
CAUTION: D O N OT CONN ECT TO AN Y AIR
DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM .
VENTING AND INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
REQU IREM ENTS IN YOU R AREA.
A LISTED, 4" MINIMUM TYPE "L" PELLET VENT PIPE
IS MANDATORY ON ALL INSTALLATIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT, DO NOT CONNECT
THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Use only listed 4" minimum Type "L" pellet vent and
components for installation. The exhaust vent system
must be attached to the unit and to each adjoining section.
All joints for connector pipe shall be fastened with at least
three screws. If vented horizontally, joints shall be made
gas-tight by sealing with high temperature silicon or
material specified by vent pipe manufacturer. Failure to
use listed pellet vent pipe or install it per manufacturers
instructions will void your warranty.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER
Vent Pipes’ inner and outer diameters may vary. Check
with vent p ipe manufacturer for further details.
An outside air inlet MUST be provided for combustion
and ventilation air. The air inlet must remain unrestricted
while unit is in use. Outside air connection is located in the
rear of the heater (Figure 2). Use conduit pipe or metal flex
pipe and/or fittings to make the air intake hook-up.
CAUTION: STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE
HOME FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE
MAINTAINED.
1. When deciding on the location of your heater and vent
pipe, try to minimize the alteration and reframing of
structural components of the building . Vent pipe must
be installed so that access is provided for
inspection and cleaning.
2. Avoid installing heater in high traffic areas. Keep
children well away from the heater when in operation.
3. A 3" clearance to combustibles must be maintained
for horizontal and vertical venting. W hen passing
throu gh ceilings or walls, you must use a liste d wall
thimble, making sure all combustible materials and
insulation products are a minimum of 3" away from the
pellet vent pipe.
4. A non-c ombustible hearth pad must be used if
installed on a ca rpet, w ood flo or or other combustible material (see Figure 3).
5. When installing the exhaust vent into an existing
chimney, a tee must be installed behind the heater
before go ing up into the chimne y. This is necessary in
order to remove fly ash accumulation.
6. Exit termination (distanc e to openings):
a. 3 ft. minimum above any forced air inlet located
within 10 ft.
b. 4 ft. minimum below and horizontally or 1 ft. minimum
above any door, window or gravity air inlet into any
building.
2
Page 3
Figure 3
c. 2 ft. minimum to an adja cent building and 7 ft.
minimum above g rade whe n located adjacent to
public walkways.
Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 6
3
Page 4
UNIT INSTALLATION
Route the power supply cord so that it does not touch
any of the exterior components of the he ater.
1. When exiting through the wall with your type L Pellet
vent p ipe, you m ay go s traigh t out through a wall
thim ble. You m ust connect a p ellet ve nt tee at this
point and extend the vent pipe at least 3' (three feet)
vertically outside to provide good draft and allow the
gases to exit. The tee must have a clean out cap for
inspection and regular cleaning (Figure 4). Horizontal
runs must be limited to 2' (two feet). A wall ban d is
requ ired fo r every 4' (four feet) minimum on a vertical
run a t an exterior wall.
2. All pellet vent pipe connections including exit at the
rear of the heater should be sealed with high
tem perature silicone (45 0°) or metallic duct tap e. This
prevents smok e and soot leakage into the living area.
If this is not done, there is a possibility that the room
fan will pick up any leakage and blow it into the room.
AUTOLITE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Auto Lite Sys tem is fa ctory ins talled with th e only
installation requirements being the optiona l thermostat.
Wall Thermostat Installation:
The wa ll thermostat is designed to automatically regulate
the room temperature from the control 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.
IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the
EASYFIRE H eater should be done by qualified p erso nnel.
Figure 8 Stove Connection Panel
Remote Control Thermostat Installation:
The rem ote therm ostat is de signe d to autom atic ally
regulate the room temperature from the control panel heat
setting to the “Off” setting based upon room temperature
and place ment of the remote thermostat. 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 1,2).
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 7,8). Use 18/2 thermostat wire
for the installation.
a. Unplug heater from wall outlet and 12VDC power!
b. Remove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat
wires to terminals (Fig ure 7,8).
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 wa ll or under ca rpet 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.
Autolite Wiring Diagram
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. Remove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat
wires to terminals (Fig ure 7,8).
d. Recon nect AC power and follow instructions with
remote thermostat regarding set up.
IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the
EASYFIRE H eater shou ld be done by qualified p erso nnel.
DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY
The door handle and latch must be assembled and adjusted
prior to the operation of the stove.
1. Position handle ass embly through door and s ecure w ith
collar by sliding over shaft and tightening with allen
wrench provided (Figure 9).
Figure 7 Rear Connection Panel
e. Reconnect AC power.
f. Make sure all wiring is completed before plugging
the EAS YFIRE Heater back into the wall outlet.
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.
4
Page 5
stove operates based on the EasyFire digital control system
requirements. If the house AC power should quit, the
AutoLite 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).
START-UP AND OPERATION
Warning: Th is stove incorporates a hopper lid safety
switch. The feed system will remain in-operable when
the door is open.
Figure 9 Door handle assembly
3. To adjust door, close and turn handle so latch
contacts strike r. Door ga sket must contact f irmly
against front face of unit. This can be checked by
closing against a piece of paper. Firmly tug on paper,
if it moves with so lid resistan ce the door is properly
adjusted.
FUEL SELECTION
Proper fuel selection is critical. Your stove requires 1/4"
diam ete r woo d pelle ts. The pe llets must be sp ecifically
manufactured for use pellet heaters. Use of fuel nonconforming fu el will cause the stove to o perate erra tically.
Additionally, a low ash content of below 1% is will reduce
your cleaning and maintenance time. Store pellets 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 from bra nd to brand. This
will affect the efficiency of your heater. We suggest that
you try several brands until you find one that gives you a
clean eff icient burn. P oor quality pellets will burn rich with
black s oot and a sh will accum ulate q uickly. Quality pellets
will bur n clea n and ash build up will be minimal.
Priming the feed system
When the stove has run out of fuel the feed systems
requires several start and stop cycles to charge the auger.
Pushing the Low button from Off will start the feed for 90
seconds. When the feed stops cycle to Off then back to Low
for another 90 seconds. When pellets begin to fall in the
burn pot switch to Off. You are now ready to start the stove.
1. AutoLite Start-Up:
Prior to operating your AutoLite stove, make sure the hopper
is full of wood pellets and the interior components have been
installed properly including; burn screen & pot, heat
exchange cove rs, 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 3). Light the pellets in Fire
Pot using any approved pellet lighter.
Figure 11 Hopper safety switch-close lid to operate
AUTOLITE OPERATION
Your EASYFIRE Pellet Stove is equipped with the
Autolite Automatic ignition and operating system.
The AutoLite system is integrated into the stove to allow
for au tom atic start u p usin g a heating elem ent locate d in
the burn p ot. This ele ment starts the initial fire req uired to
burn the wood pellets. The system operates on 120VAC
power supplied through a sepa rate fuse and runs for five
minutes during the initial stove start up. After the five
minute period the AutoLite system is deactivated and the
Figure 12
Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot or
operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not
attem pt to operate he ater if glass becomes dam aged 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. W hen the Control Button is turned to FAN, a tim er is
activated a nd you will have about twenty (20) m inutes 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 20 minutes simply turn the
button to OFF and begin again. This will give you
another cycle to get the pellets lit. The reason for the
timer function is so that the heater will automatically shut
down if the fire goes out. Pellets do not feed in the FAN
position.
5
Page 6
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
approximate ly 4+ lbs . per hour and the flam e will
fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed
will incr ease accordingly as the he ater autom atic ally
adjusts itself based on temperature inside the heater.
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 feed position will fluctuate
because the microprocessor is automatically adjusting
the feed and air based on temperature. This means
the pellet feed rate and flame height will 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 bes t for start up) (Figure 13) and turn the
thermostat up to “Call for heat”. The sto ve fan will beg in to
operate a long with the ignitor cycle. Afte r about a minute
the pellets will begin to fall in the burn pot. After five
minutes 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 the control
panel setting and begin it’s automatic operation cycle.
Feed Trim Adjustment
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 9:00 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 app rox. 1-2" above the bu rn pot. This
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 event you change brands of pellets
and/or live at a higher elevation. If this setting is to low the
stove may go out during LO W setting op eratio ns. If this
should happen increase the trim by small am ount.
MATCH LIGHT FIRE AND START-UP
1. Filling the Hopper and Start-Up:
CAUTION: FUEL HOPPER LID MUST BE CLOSED
BEFO RE OPERATING UNIT. MAINTAIN HO PPER SEAL
IN G OO D CO NDITION. DO NOT OVERFILL HO PPER!
THE EASYFIRE WILL HOLD ABOUT 60 LBS. OF
PELLETS.
Open the top lid and fill the hopper with pellets (Figure 11).
Make sure hopper lid is fully closed. Open the front door
and fill the burn pot with a hand full of pellets.
Figure 13
Prior to stove operating on thermostat, confirm proper
operation by servicing and adjusting the stove as
outlined in the “Installation Guide”. When servicing
stove, operate with thermostat bypassed as stove will
reset to sta rt up mode ea ch time therm ostat is
activated.
Figure 14
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 14). Light the pellets in Fire
Pot using any approved pellet fuel starter.
Allow pellets to bu rn for appr oxim ately 1 minute, o r until
pellet ignition ha s been a chieved. 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 recommend that you run the heater on
“Medium” or "HI" for about 30 minutes in order to get the
6
Page 7
heat exchang er hot befo re turning it to "LOW ". You will
need to burn the heater for a few hours before deciding
which setting is best for your particular needs.
are d ispos ed of by bu rial in soil or otherwise loc ally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
NOTE: CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN W HEN
INSTALLING BURN POT OR OPERATING DOOR NOT
TO DAMAGE CERAMIC GLASS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE HEATER IF GLASS BECOMES DAMAGED
IN ANY WAY!
CAUTION: BOTH THE MAIN DOOR AND THE ASH
DRAWER MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND
FULLY CLOSED TO FORM AN AIR-TIGHT SEAL FOR
PROPER STOVE OPERATION. FAILURE TO SECURE
DOOR AND DRAWER MAY CAUSE OVER FEEDING
AND HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUT DO WNS.
DO NOT USE GRATES OR OTHER METHODS OF
SUPPORTING FUEL IN BURN POT OR INTERIOR OF
STOVE.
2. Control Functions: Control functions on the Easyfire
are as follows: OFF, FAN, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH,
CLEAN. Here is how each function works:
A. W hen the Control Knob is turned to FAN, a timer is
activated a nd you will have about ten (10) m inutes to
get the pe llets lit and reach a minimum temperature.
Should the pellets not lig ht in the 10 minu tes simply
turn the knob to OFF and begin again. This will give
you another 10 minutes to get the pellets lit. The
reas on for the timer function is so tha t the heater will
automatically 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
approximate ly 4.5 lbs . per hour and th e flame w ill
fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed
will incr ease accordingly as the he ater autom atic ally
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.
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 sealed 12V ba ttery.
b. Battery connector cables for hook-up to the heater.
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 c able to the b lack term inal 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 terminal receptacles will com e 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 reco mmend a sealed gel cell battery. Failure to
install the prop er battery could cause physical harm to
you and your property and will also void the heater
warranty.
4. When the battery is properly connected and the heater
plugg ed in, the fo llowing will happen auto matically:
a. The heater will autom atically switc h to 12V power 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.
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 feed position will fluctuate
because the microprocessor is automatically adjusting
the feed and air based on temperature. This means
the pellet feed rate and flame height will change
accordingly based on quality of pellet and heat loss of
dwelling.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
To dump ash from firebox, move lever to left several times
allowing spring to return against stop (Figure 10 & 11).
Once ash box is full, box should be placed in a noncombustible flo or or on the ground, w ell away from all
combustible materials pending final disposal. If the ashes
CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS
If this unit is being installed in Canada, the following
additional req uirem ents m ust be mean t:
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. Where a chimney passage through a wall, or partition of
combustible c onstruction is desired, the in stallation shall
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.
7
Page 8
4. Clearance to combustibles may only be reduced by
means approved by the re gulatory au thority.
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 removal.
6. Adequate ventilation a ir is req uired to operate this
heater. During operation the heater draws air for
combustion which can be assisted by the installation
of ou tside com bustion a ir inlets. However, certain
weather conditions such as icing or use of kitchen
exhaust fans may impact and reduce the effectiveness
of vents. It is important to note that room air starvation
well negatively impac t the operation of the heater.
a. Open door and remove clean out slide cover. To
rem ove, sim ply slide up and out from retaining angle
bracket (Figure 10). Clean one side at a tim e. W ith
one slide cover removed, leave door open and turn
control knob 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
tee cap on the vent pipe should be cleaned out after
this procedure.
b. Remove firepot by lifting up and out, it may be
brushed out or vacuumed. Firepot should be cleaned
daily. Make sure holes in pot are not clogged. The
area around and below the pot should be checked
every five or six days depending on how m any hours
a day you are burning your heater and the quality of
the pellets being burned. (A fter a f ew days you will
be able to determine the frequency needed for clean
out.)
Figure 15
7. If pow er ou tages with batter y backup or roo m air
starvation occu rs du ring o peration of heater, sm ok e in
the house may result. This may trigger smoke
detectors if they are installed.
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.
ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL
BEFORE CLEANING.
Soot a nd Fly-a sh: Fo rmation and Need for Removal.
The products of combustion will contain small particles of
fly-ash. The fly-ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or
incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some
soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected
at least once every year to determ ine if cle aning is
necessary.Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine
maintenance for m aximum perform ance and is mandatory
for the warranty to remain in effect. The following
procedures should be studied carefully and performed
regularly as indicated:
1. Fly Ash: Some ash will accumulate in the heat
exchanger, firepot and flue and should be cleaned out
on a regu lar basis fo r best efficiency and safety.
When the heater is shut down and cold, you should:
Figure 16
c. Scrape pellet feed chute with putty knife to remove
hardened material on which sawdust can
accumulate.
d. The tee connector on the vent pipe must have a
clean ou t cap and this must be checked e very four to
six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean out mode
on the control dial.
Figure 17
e. Fly-ash can also accumulate in the vent pipe. Inspect
exhaust system frequently to maintain free flow of
exhaust fumes and fly-ash. The frequency of cleanout depends entirely on the quality of the pellets, so
you will have to initially monitor the buildup in the
pellet vent pipe. Those installations going into an
8
Page 9
existing flue must be installed with a tee connector (Figure
3,4,& 5) to allow access to clean the ash from the pellet
vent pipe.
Figure 18 Air box clean out, air damper adjustment
f. Fly-ash will accum ulate below the burn pot. Rem ove
the air box clean out and depose of ash. Use care not
move air dam per setting.
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 CA USE IRREGULAR PELLET FEED. For
best results this shou ld be d one on a regula r basis
depending upon how often the heater is used. If you
burn the heater all the time you should do this every
eight to ten days.
3. Cleaning the Exhaust Fan Blade & Heat Exchanger: The exhaust blower should be checked for
excessive fly ash buildup. Regular and routine maintenance utilizing the CLEAN OUT feature will keep the
exhaust blowe r housing and fa n blad es clean. This
cleaning can only be done when the heater is NOT
burning. For best results run the fan in the CLEAN
OUT position with the door open for approxim ately
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
accumulate on the glass, clean with window glass
cleaner and a paper towel when the glass is cold.
5. Polishing the Gold and Chrome: All chrome and
gold plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be
cleaned with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
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 W index or c om parable
prod uct and a soft clean cloth to w ipe any marks off all
gold surf aces or th e heat will cau se the m arks to
remain in the surface permanently. Always clean the
gold surface when the heater is COOL.
7. Door glass replacement: Should the door glass
become broken it may be replaced by scraping the
sealer from around the outer edge of the glass.
Carefully pry glass from do or fra me then clean all
sealer from frame. Obtain a replacement glass from
your local dealer and attach glass to door using High
Tem pe ratur e Silcon Sealer (min. 400 deg.F ). App ly
sealer to all four corners of the glass and set glass into
frame. Apply sealer to mating edge of glass and frame.
Allow two h ours dry tim e before installing door onto
heater. Note: Replace with Pyro-Ceramic Glass only.
Refer to parts list for specifications.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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 co rd to see th at it is plugged in.
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 turning
the knob to off and then back to FAN or LOW.
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) Che ck pellet supply in hopp er. If e mpty, fill
and follow start-up procedure as outlined in the
beginning of this manual. b) Occasionally, a foreign
object, debris or an excessive amount of sawdust can
enter the feed m echanis m and jam the feed chu te. If th is
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 well and then it began to
overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet
feed chute, smothering the fire.
Solution: When the pelle ts are overfeed ing, it us ually
means that the air flow has been reduced. Check the
firepot air intake holes to be sure they are clear. Check
to see if firep ot was pro perly seated in pot tray. Check to
see if the manifold may have filled with fly ash. If you use
a low grade pellet, and clinkers (fused ash and dirt) form
in the bottom of the firepot, it will choke the air intake
(you might consider changing the brand of pellets to one
that burns cleaner). You must let the fire go out before
removing and cleaning the firepot.
Neve r vacu um out the heater w hen th e heater is in
operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum
cleaner and cause a fire!
You m us t clean the man ifold a nd air box regula rly 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 cleane r. If the glass turns black qu ickly,
then the h eater nee ds a good clean out.
9
Page 10
5. Problem: We 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 performance, 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 ash has built up in the exhaust system and/or
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 mea ns you have a pro blem and sho uld
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 clim ate s the p ellets and fly ash c an actually
absorb moisture from the air and create creosote and
a severe clogging problem. Keep this in mind when
you store a nd hand le your pellets. T he 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 press a “Run” bu tton and the heater did
not start.
Solution: Check for AC power. The autolite system
requ ires 1 10V A C power to operate . If hea ter on ly
12VDC battery power, follow manu al light proced ure. If
AC power is available, clean burn pot for heavy ash
deposit. Heavy ash deposits will act as insulator and
not allow pellets to light. Check autolite fuse located
on fuse panel to confirm fuse is not blown. Replace
fuse with 5 amp if required.
8. Problem: I started to add pellet fuel and the heater
went out.
Solution: The heater incorporates a safety switch
that will disable the feed system when the hopper door
is ope n. If fuel is to be ad ded w hile heater is in
operation it must be accomplished with in several
minutes of opening the doo r.
9. Problem: I turned off the switch and the heater kept
running.
Figure 19 Feed system access through hopper
10. Problem: Feed system jammed.
Solution: This condition is caused by fuel contaminated
with hard materials such as rocks or metal objects. To
correct this remove all pellets from hopper. Unplug
heater from any power source (12V & 110V). Re move
the (4) nuts with a 3/8" nut driver attaching access cover.
Carefully remove cover and vacuum out remain pellets.
Locate the object jamming auger and reassemble. Plug
heater into p ower source and push “Run” button. W ith
hopper door open, press safety switch down and view
auger operation. If au ger tu rns freely add fue l. And prim e
fuel system.
HI TEMP/FLUE AND TRIM INDICATORS:
W hen the H i-Temp/Flue indicator light comes on (red lite
beneath control knob) it means that the flue is obstructed or
you have a reverse draft and gases c anno t exit properly.
Maintenance is required and a thorough cleaning and pipe
check must be performed. (Check to make sure that the left
and right clean out covers were installed properly, this can
cause a Hi-Temp indication)
TRIM button : Underneath the control knob you will find a
sm all round button th at will turn forward and rever se. T his
button can control the feed motor rate. By turning the button
clockwis e you c an increas e the burn rate a nd by tu rning it
counterclock wise you can decrease the burn rate. U se this
to change the overall rate for different pellets. For instance,
if the p ellet ha s high ash and burns dirty decrease th e "trim"
and if the heater goes out on low or has low flame increase
the "trim".
Move this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your
LOW setting in the event you change brands of pellets
and/or live at a higher elevation.
Custom er Service & Rep lacement Parts
Replacement parts are available from your local dealer or
on-line @www.sierraproductsinc.net . Our call or write:
Solution: This is norm al. T he exhaust blo wer will
keep run ning u ntil it cools down a nd the n it will
automatically turn off. This can vary by the temperature the exhaust has reached and the temperature of
the cooling air.
Customer Service
Sierra Products, Inc.
5061 Brooks St., Ste. B, Montclair, CA 91763
Phone 1-909-399-3355 x21
Fax 1-909-399-3357
www.sierraproductsinc.net
Page 11
`
ITEM No. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 110499 DOOR FRONT GLASS (Ceramic glass 13 1/2"x11 3/4"x5mm)
2 100125 DOOR FIBER ROPE GASKET
3 10401 12VDC - 30 AMP SLA BATTERY
4 202228 BATTERY DRAWER
5 300522 ASH DRAWER
6 300513 FIRE POT - 5001 AL
7 120117 AUTOLITE IGNITOR
8 110451 ASH DUMP KNOB
9 110058 HANDLE ASSEMBLY
10 120114 DOOR CATCH
11 300106 AUTOLITE SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE
12 110049 TRANSFORMER
13 120116 AUTOLITE WIRING HARNESS
14 120114 V2- MAIN CONTROL BOARD
15 120118 AUTOLITE SWITCH BOARD
16 10475 COMBUSTION/CON VECTION FAN AS SY.
17 300536 V3 FEED & MOTOR AS SY.
18 110524 FEED SHAFT BUSHINGS (2)
19 110541 HOPPER LID SAFETY SWITCH
5061 Brooks St., Ste. B Montclair, CA 91763
Phone 1-909-399-3355 Fax 1-909-399-3357
www.sierraproductsinc.net
P/N 14018020r1 02/08
Loading...