Legacy Stoves VF2500, Installation And Operator'S Manual

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Feed Rate Adjustment
e Circuit board runs on a one minute timer
cycle. e board is programmed to regulate what is
needed for the next minute to maintain or achieve the
desired temperature. When you set the feed adjuster
dial, you are se1ing the maximum amount of each
one minute cycle allocated to feed time. Less time
may actually be used, based on programming in the
circuit board, and temperature measurements. For
instance, a number 4 se1ing on the feed adjuster will
allow a maximum of 40 seconds per minute of feed. If
the room temperature is satis6ed, with only feeding
20 seconds, then that is all the circuit board will run
the feeder. For most circumstances, the number 4
se1ing is adequate. Nevertheless, fuel quality may
dictate a higher or lower se1ing. If you see unburned
or burning coal being pushed oR of the grate during a
high demand period, the feed rate is set too high.
Ideally, you'll want to see about an inch of ashes in
front of the burning coal during a peak demand
period. Se1ing the feed rate too low may not allow
the demand temperature to be met. Keeping the
se1ing at 4 or above will work with most batches of
coal. Allow a minimum of one hour between
adjustments.
Mode Selection
Room-Temp mode is the ideal mode of operation if
you wish to maintain a comfortable temperature in
the room. As the outdoor temperature Luctuates, the
VF2500 will adjust the feed rate to maintain the
desired temperature se1ing in the room. For best
results, be sure the room sensor is located outside of
any drafty areas and not positioned on the Loor or
near an exterior wall.
Stove-Temp mode is considered more of a manual
method of operation. e stove will run at a constant
heat output, regardless of outside air temperature.
Note that on the coldest days, your indoor heated
space will be cooler than on the warmer days.
e
chief bene6t of this mode of operation is that you'll be
able to know more precisely how long a hopper full of
coal will last, because the consumption is going to
stay relatively constant.
Temperature Dial
e temperature dial is a dual purpose dial. In
Room-Temp mode, you select the room temperature
you want the stove to maintain at the room sensor
probe.
is is marked in Fahrenheit scale from 50 to
90 degrees. In Stove-Temp mode, you select a
temperature se1ing based on the #1 - 7 with 1 being a
minimum burn and 7 being a maximum burn rate.
Blower Speed Adjustment
e mode selector is also marked with a L to H
scale, in each mode. is is a variable speed control
for the distribution blower. L is the low se1ing, and H
is the high se1ing. It is important to note that the
blower will not come on until the ESP reaches a high
enough temperature to ensure that cold air is not
being blown out into the room. Also, the speed of the
blower, when set on lower speeds, will automatically
increase as the temperature of the stove increases.
KEEP HOPPER LID, ASH PAN, AND FIRE
VIEWING DOORS CLOSED WHILE IN
OPERATION. MAINTAIN ALL DOOR SEALS AND
GASKETS IN GOOD CONDITION. REPLACE
GASKETS WHEN NECESSARY USING PARTS
OBTAINED THROUGH YOUR LEGACY STOVES
TM
DEALER.
BURNING WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE UNIT
DOORS OPEN WILL LEAD TO OVERFIRING
WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE,
CHIMNEY, OR CONNECTOR, OR COULD CAUSE
A HOUSE FIRE.
Firing the VF2500/VF2500 Plus
Before Your First Fire
•
Be sure the appliance is installed properly and
that all safety requirements have been met.
Pay particular a1ention to the clearances to
combustibles, Loor protection and the venting
instructions.
•
Test your smoke detector(s) and CO
detector(s) to the speci6cations of the
manufacturer.
•
Double check that the ash pan and internal
6rebox are empty.
•
Be sure to read this entire manual.
WARNING! NEVER USE GASOLINE,
GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR
LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP " A FIRE IN
THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL
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Note: Since the circuit board is feeding as
needed, only adjust the feed rate while
maximum demand is occurring. (Stove Temp
Mode, with a temp dial setting of 7 will
create maximum demand.)