Breckwell SP24i, Owner’S Instruction And Operation Manual

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CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS
INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE,
SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE, AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY INSPECTIONS, CLEANING, OR
MAINTENANCE ON A HOT STOVE.
• DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE! NOTE: TURNING THE ON/
OFF SWITCH TO ”OFF” DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL
POWER TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE
STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS,
LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION, &
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED MONTHLY
DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR ANY BUILD-UP OF
SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started fire or from a
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even
destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency, pellet stoves
can accumulate creosote under certain conditions. The
chimney connector and chimney should be inspected by a
qualified person annually or per ton of pellets to determine
if a creosote or fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire. Inspect the system at the stove connection and
at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney
from the top as well as from the bottom. The creosote
should be removed with a brush specifically designed for
the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can
perform this service. It is also recommended that before
each heating season the entire system be professionally
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the
chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
FLY ASH
This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust
run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the normal
exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ASHES MUST
BE DISPOSED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT
FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD
BE PLACED ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE OR ON
THE GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL.
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash
build up. Remove ashes when unit has cooled. Ashes
should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all embers have been thoroughly cooled. The container
shall not be used for other trash or waste disposal. If
combined with combustible substances, ashes and embers
may ignite. Ash removal is as follows:
Freestanding Models
1. Let the fire burn out and allow the unit to cool to room
temperature.
2. With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes.
3. Make sure the pellet stove is at room temperature
before touching. Open the door, remove the burn pot
and empty it into a metal container.
4. Empty ashes from the inner section into the pedestal ash
bin through the opening at the bottom of the firebox.
Scrape the inner section with the cleaning tool. Make
sure holes are not plugged.
5. Scrape ash in the firebox into the pedestal ash bin
through the opening at the bottom of the firebox or
vacuum to remove ashes.
FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT
IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN
HOT.
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if
so, clean thoroughly.
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes
are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
ASH DISPOSAL – FREESTANDING MODELS
The P24 Freestanding has an ash bin located below the firebox. To remove
ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes.
(See “ CLEANING ” and Figure 22).
c. Open door and remove the optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove the
burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up (see Figure 23).
d. Empty ashes from inner section into the pedestal ash bin through the
opening in the bottom of the firebox. Scrape inner section with cleaning tool.
Make sure holes are not plugged.
e. Scrape ash in firebox into the pedestal ash bin through the opening in the
bottom of the firebox or vacuum to remove ashes.
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before
using a vacuum. See “ VACUUM USE ”.
f. Periodically remove and empty ash bin (see Figure 24) by unscrewing the
two knobs on the front of the pedestal below the ash lip. Dispose of ashes
properly.
(See “ ASH REMOVAL ” above)
g. Replace ash bin, making sure to tighten the knobs and maintaining a good
seal.
h. Replace inner section into burnpot; make sure it is level and pushed all the
way back down and that the igniter hole is to the rear when it is reinstalled
(see Figure 23).
i. Make the burnpot is level and pushed all the way back in when it is
reinstalled. If the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not
pushed back to meet the firebox wall, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
ASH DISPOSAL - INSERT
Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “ CLEANING ” and Figure 22).
c. Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by grasping
and pulling straight out.
d. Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool. Make sure
burnpot holes are not plugged.
e. Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes. WARNING: Make sure
ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum. See “ VACUUM
USE ”.
f. Replace burn pot. Make sure it is level and pushed all the way back on. If not
reinstalled properly, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
MAINTENANCE 20
FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
Igniter Hole
MAINTENANCE
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED