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Operating Instructions

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1.  AUGER LIGHT: This green light will flash in conjunction with the auger pulse.
2.  MODE LIGHT: Responsible for signaling the state of the control board. When the light is flashing the 

stove is in an automatic start mode or the thermostat has control of the unit. When the light is solid, 

the Heat Level Setting can be altered.

3.  THERMOSTAT SWITCH: Used to set the unit’s controls to one of three mode settings; manual, 

high/low, or auto/off.

4.  FEED RATE TRIM BUTTON: Used to change the feed rate trims in ¼ second increments for all 

ROOM AIR

FAN ON/OFF

ON/OFF

FEED RATE

TRIM

COMBUSTION

BLOWER TRIM

HEAT LEVEL

AUTO/OFF

HIGH/LOW

MANUAL

AUGER

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MODE

ROOM AIR

FAN ON/OFF

ON/OFF

FEED RATE

TRIM

COMBUSTION

BLOWER TRIM

HEAT LEVEL

AUTO/OFF

HIGH/LOW

MANUAL

AUGER

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MODE

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2

3

4

5

6

8

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feed settings. When this button is pressed, all the light will light up 

on  the  Heat  Output  Indicator  except  for  the  one  that  shows  the 

current setting; the default setting is the number 4 light. To adjust 

the setting hold the Feed Rate Trim button down and press the Heat 

Level up or down buttons to adjust the setting.

5.  COMBUSTION  BLOWER  TRIM  BUTTON:  Used  to  change  the 

Combustion Blower trims in 5 volt increments for all feed settings 

until it reaches line voltage. When this button is pressed, all the light 

will light up on the Heat Output Indicator except for the one that 

shows the current setting; the default setting is the number 2 light. 

To adjust the setting hold the Combustion Blower Trim button down 

and press the Heat Level up or down buttons to adjust the setting.

6.  ON/OFF BUTTON: Used to turn the unit ON and OFF.

7.  ROOM AIR FAN ON/OFF BUTTON: Used to turn convection fan 

on or off.

8.  HEAT  LEVEL  ADJUSTMENT  BUTTONS:  When  pressed,  will 

change the heat level setting of the unit up or down.

9.  HEAT  OUTPUT  INDICATOR:  Shows  the  present  heat  output 

setting.

Figure 3: Circuit Board Control 

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A.  The  stove  will  shut  off  when  the  fire  goes  out  and  the  exhaust  temperature  drops  below  120

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(49

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B.  The stove has a high temperature safety switch. If the temperature on the hopper reaches 200

°

(93

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C), the auger will automatically stop and the stove will shut down when the exhaust temperature 

cools #4 light flashes. Dealer will have to reset the sensor. If this happens, call your local dealer to reset 

the 200

°

F (93

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C) high limit switch. ALSO FIND THE REASONS WHY THE UNIT OVERHEATED.

C)  The unit is equipped with a vacuum switch to monitor the venting; if it becomes blocked the vacuum 

switch will turn off the auger and the #2 light on the control board will flash.

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PRE-BURN INSTRUCTIONS: The burn pot liner holes must be clear and the liner installed properly 

against the ignitor tube for proper operation.  Check the hopper for enough pellets to start the unit.  

DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DOOR OR ASH PAN OPEN. 

Note: The thermostat mode can be changed during normal operation.

Summary of Contents for MERIDIAN-A

Page 1: ...Insert PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING ROOM HEATER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH C...

Page 2: ...sions Freestanding 6 Dimensions Fireplace Insert 6 Operating Instructions 7 Control Board Functions 7 Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove 7 Operating Your Pellet Stove 7 Turning Your Pellet...

Page 3: ...sity 40 pound per cubic foot minimum Size to 5 16 diameter 1 long maximum Ash Content 1 maximum Premium grade 3 maximum Standard grade Moisture Content 8 maximum Heat Content approximately 8200 Btu pe...

Page 4: ...ure that the structural integrity of the home is maintained and all construction meets local building codes Minor soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions...

Page 5: ...ids to start or freshen up a fire in the heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use SMOKE DETECTOR Smoke detectors should be installed and maintained in the structure wh...

Page 6: ...m 24 3 4 629mm Specifications Dimensions Freestanding Figure 1 Meridian Freestanding Dimensions 23 3 4 604mm 12 7 8 326mm 22 7 8 583mm 23 7 8 605mm Figure 2 Meridian Fireplace Insert Dimensions Dimens...

Page 7: ...the one that shows the current setting the default setting is the number 2 light To adjust the setting hold the Combustion Blower Trim button down and press the Heat Level up or down buttons to adjus...

Page 8: ...hin the 30 minutes the HEAT LEVEL will return to the previous MANUAL setting If the thermostat contacts remain open the stove automatically begins its shutdown routine The ON OFF button can be presses...

Page 9: ...ure 8 The combustion exhaust blower is a variable speed blower controlled by the heat output button This blower will decrease the vacuum pressure inside the stove and as the heat output button is turn...

Page 10: ...e the auger to jam and may result in pellets burning in the drop tube and hopper Using a metal scrapper remove material that has accumulated or is clogging the liner s holes Then dispose of the scrapp...

Page 11: ...AN weekly The ash pan is located under the burner Dump the ashes into a metal container stored away from combustibles Monitor the ash level every week Remember that different pellet fuels will have di...

Page 12: ...It is very important that the stove be cleaned and serviced as stated above CLEANING PLATED SURFACES Painted surfaces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically It is important to note that finger...

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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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