Warning: This stove incorporates a hopper lid safety
switch. The feed system will remain in-operable
when the door is open.
Figure 15
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 start up mode each time thermostat is
activated.
START-UP AND OPERATION
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 40
seconds. When the feed stops cycle to Off then back to
Low for another 40 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 covers, 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 12)
. Confirm Air Wash
is installed in fire box as noted in
Figure 13.
Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot
or operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not
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 timer is
activated and you will have about twenty (20) 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 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.
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 flame will
fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed
will increase accordingly as the heater automatically
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 best for start up) (
Figure 15
) and turn the
thermostat up to
“Call for heat”
. The stove fan will begin to
operate along with the ignitor cycle. After 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 & Draft 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.
The draft handle is located on the right side and allows
adjustment of incoming air. This varies by installation and
condition of the flue (clean or dirty). Start with the handle at
8:00
(Figure 14
). To much air will cause the fire to go out
and not enough will cause the burn pot to fill with ash.
Once the stove is at operating temperature set the
stove on LOW. Adjust the trim button so that average
flame is approx. 1-2" above the burn pot. This will set
the average feed rate (air/flue) for best operation.
Move these controls carefully!
It is designed to fine tune
your your 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 normal operations. If this should
happen increase the trim and reduce the draft by small
amount.
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