LIGHTING PROCEDURE
STARTUP CHECKLIST
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The COMBUSTION FAN (exhaust) will start and operate at full speed for 60 seconds, then will slow
to match the startup rate
On a
primed auger system
, pellets will begin to fall into the BURN GRATE,
and the igniter will automatically ignite pellets in approximately
3 to 7 minutes.
During first-time startup procedure,
your auger system IS NOT PRIMED
(meaning pellets have not filled the
entire auger system yet). To solve this,
simply press the
START / FEED RATE
button again.
Please make certain you have completed the
following checklist before proceeding:
Unit is plugged into a 3 pronged grounded outlet
Burn pot is clean, level & seated properly
Front door of the stove is closed
Screened pellets are in the hopper
Pellet fuel complies with PFI standards (pelletheat.org)
Unit is
NOT
plugged into a GFI outlet
(ground fault interruptor)
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Used only PL or L approved venting
Sealed vent connections with high temp RTV sealant
and allow sealant to cure for 24 hours
Make sure #1 trim pod is set to 9 o’clock position
Air inlet damper is OPEN to between 1/4” and 1/2”
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Adjust FUEL RATE and FAN
SPEED to your desired settings
(see
PELLET STOVE ADJUSTMENTS
section)
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NOTE:
New stoves can emanate an odor during the initial few hours of burning while the paint cures.
Ventilating the room is strongly recommended until the odors disappear.
SAMPLE GRATE
WITH PELLETS
BURN
POT
SAMPLE IGNITER
HOPPER
PRIMED
AUGER
SYSTEM
If the fire does not start, your stove will continue to feed pellets and
run the fans for 15 minutes. The stove will then automatically shut off.
STARTING UP
YOUR PELLET STOVE
If the stove fails to ignite a second time, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING
section of your manual or contact your pellet stove dealer.
We STRONGLY recommend the use of a surge protector
to protect the circuitry in your control board.
(see ‘Initial Setup’ section on page 4)
(see pg 5)
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:
Push firmly on the
START / FEED RATE
button.
Procedures listed will work with both
AcuTron II & AcuTron III control boards.
The CONVECTION FAN (heat circulation) will start and the LED will go solid on LOW setting
The AUGER CYCLE LED will go solid for 3 seconds indicating the signal is being sent to auger motor
The IGNITER LED will light up solid and the igniter will begin to heat up
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