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Operating Instructions

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1.  ON/OFF BUTTON:

 Used to turn the unit ON and OFF manually.

2.  FUEL TYPE BUTTON: 

Used to switch between fuel type modes; Pellet (for all qualities of wood 

FEED TRIM

ON/OFF

FUEL TYPE

HEAT LEVEL

AUTO/OFF

HIGH/LOW

MANUAL

PELLET

C-11256

MULTIFUEL

FEED TRIM

ON/OFF

FUEL TYPE

HEAT LEVEL

AUTO/OFF

HIGH/LOW

MANUAL

PELLET

C-11256

MULTIFUEL

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pellets)  and  Multi-fuel  (for  all  fuels  including  wood 

pellets). When set on Multi-fuel it will run at a reduced 

High Feed Rate with wood pellets. 

NOTE: 

Fuel Type 

can only be changed when the unit is cold.

3.  THERMOSTAT  SWITCH:

  Sets  the  unit’s  control 

mode;  AUTO/OFF  or  HIGH/LOW  (when  using  a 

Thermostat or Timer) or MANUAL.

4.  FUEL  TYPE  LIGHTS:

  Shows  the  present  Fuel  Type 

selected; Pellet is green and Multi-fuel is yellow. The 

light flashes during start-up and stops flashing when 

the 49

°

C (120

°

F) switch closes.

5.  HEAT  OUTPUT  INDICATOR:

  Shows  the  present 

Heat Level output setting and the Feed Trim while it is 

being adjusted.

6.  HEAT  LEVEL  ADJUSTMENT  BUTTONS:

  When 

pressed, will change the heat setting of the unit from 

low  to  high.  Arrow  up  button  to  increase  heat  and 

arrow down to decrease heat.

7.  FEED TRIM BUTTON:

 Used in conjunction with the 

Heat Level adjustment buttons to adjust the Feed Trim. 

It can be increased by two (2) feed settings or it can be 

decreased by two (2) feed settings. The Feed Trim can 

only be adjusted one setting at a time.

 

This button can 

also be used to “prime the auger system”. 

Figure 2: Circuit Board Control Panel Decal

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A.  EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SWITCH: The stove will shut off when the fire goes out and the exhaust 

temperature drops below 49

°

C (120

°

F).

B.  HIGH LIMIT SAFETY SWITCH: If the temperature on the hopper reaches 93

°

C (200

°

F), the auger will 

automatically stop, the stove will shut down, and it will display a #4 flash code.  If this happens, call 

your local dealer to reset the 93

°

C (200

°

F) high limit switch.

 ALSO FIND THE REASONS WHY THE 

UNIT OVERHEATED.

C.  VACUUM SWITCH: If the combustion fan fails or the exhaust vent becomes blocked this switch will 

stop the auger feed motor and the fire will go out.

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NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DOOR, ASH DOOR, OR HOPPER LID OPEN.
CAUTION: 

When  operating  during  adverse  weather,  such  as  high  winds  or  freezing  rain,  if  the  unit 

exhibits dramatic changes in combustion stop using the unit immediately. Watch for blocked exhaust 

outlet.

Summary of Contents for Maxx-M

Page 1: ...ding or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER P...

Page 2: ...dations 4 Operating Instructions 6 Dimensions Specifications 6 Control Board Functions 7 Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove 7 Operating Your Pellet Stove 7 Turning Your Pellet Stove Off 9...

Page 3: ...tove needing to be cleaned daily A low ash fuel may allow longer intervals between cleaning CLINKERING clinkers are silica sand or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during the bu...

Page 4: ...rtain the chimney and its lining have not been damaged OPERATION The door and ash drawer must be kept closed when the unit is in operation to prevent fume spillage and for proper and safe operation of...

Page 5: ...bearing capacity if existing construction doesn t meet load capacity suitable measures e g load distributing plate must be taken to achieve it DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYST...

Page 6: ...fications Description Fuel type Residential Pellet Heater 6mm dia Pellets wood corn wheat barley grass only Voltage Current Max Power 110 120 V 4 2 Amps 504 Watts Frequency Hopper Capacity Consumption...

Page 7: ...on to increase heat and arrow down to decrease heat 7 FEED TRIM BUTTON Used in conjunction with the Heat Level adjustment buttons to adjust the Feed Trim It can be increased by two 2 feed settings or...

Page 8: ...lished the convection blower will turn on after ten 10 minutes and the Fuel Type Light will turn solid To OPERATE Press the Heat Level buttons to change the desired Heat Level Output setting The speed...

Page 9: ...down or Timer off Upon shut down the burn pot agitator will run continually for two 2 minutes when on Pellet Fuel Type and fifteen 15 minutes when on Multi fuel Fuel Type DO NOT turn unit off during...

Page 10: ...p of the agitator towards the back of the firebox to unlock it slide it to the left and lift it out of the burn pot liner 4 Lift the burn pot liner out of the stove 5 Lift the burn pot from the firebo...

Page 11: ...After extended use the gasketing may come loose To repair this glue the gasketing on using high temperature fiberglass gasket glue available from your local dealer This is important to maintain an air...

Page 12: ...has sealed bearings DO NOT lubricate this motor Check gaskets and replace if needed POST SEASON CLEAN UP Once you are finished using the pellet appliance for the season unplug the stove for added ele...

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Page 14: ...NUMBER ___________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _____________ dd mm yyyy DATE OF INSTALLATION ___________ dd mm yyyy MAGNEHELIC AT INSTALL ___________________ INSTALLER S SIGNATURE ______________...

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