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  Volta Pellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual 

 

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Burn rate 
adjustment 

Convection 
blower speed 
adjustment 

 

 

 

Feed screw 
options 

 

 

 

 

Feed screw 
button when On 

 

 

 

Button to stop 
the feed screw 

6.1.2

 

CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION DIAGRAM 

 

 

Access to 

program 

 

 

 

 

 

Demo mode 

of the unit 

Allows to slightly adjust 

the combustion and 

pilot parameters 

 

6.1.3

 

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE AND TEMPERATURE UNIT (°F OR °C) 

From  the  main  status  page,  choose the  settings  icon

.  Select  "SETUP".  You  can  choose  between 

three languages, English, French or Spanish and between “°F or °C”. Select “°F or °C” icon to display 
temperatures in the desired unit. 

6.1.4

 

VIEWING STATISTICS 

From the main status page, choose the settings icon

. Select “TROUBLESHOOT” and then using the 

arrows,  go  to  page  2.  Statistics  will  be  available  between  page  1  to  3.These  statistics  can  be  very 
useful to a service technician or SBI technical support. 

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VX.XX 

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XX°F 

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Summary of Contents for Volta OP00055

Page 1: ...RUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH www osburn mfg com Stove Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale...

Page 2: ...o get the best performance from this stove as you build and maintain your pellet heating system We highly recommend that our pellet burning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals w...

Page 3: ...Sliding SUPPORT 16 3 5 Ceiling Clearances 16 3 6 Floor Protection 17 4 Venting System 17 4 1 General 17 4 2 Recommendations 17 4 3 Equivalent Vent Length EVL 18 4 4 Termination Location 19 4 4 1 Permi...

Page 4: ...lower Maintenance 45 8 1 4 Cleaning the Burn Pot 48 8 1 5 Ash Removal 50 8 1 6 Glass Care 51 8 1 7 Replacement of Broken Door Glass 51 8 1 8 Door Gasket Maintenance 51 8 1 9 Door Adjustment 52 8 2 Ven...

Page 5: ...60 Thermal Switch Replacement 81 15 Replacement Parts 83 Appendix A Horizontal and Vertical Vent Chart 94 Appendix B LCD Touch Screen Supports 96 Appendix C Optional Battery Holder kit AC01452 and 24V...

Page 6: ...supplies of fossil fuels like oil and gas but they also put to good use materials that would otherwise unnecessarily and expensively add to our waste disposal problems In addition pellet stoves burn...

Page 7: ...ck up optional 24v DC and20 Ah min Control board fuses Main ATC Auto Fuse 7 5A 32VDC Battery Backup ATC Auto Fuse 7 5A 32VDC Power cord inlet socket 3A 250V 5 X 20 fuse Main Board Battery CR2032 Mobil...

Page 8: ...ellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual 8___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 3 OVERALL EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS A FRESH AIR INLET B E...

Page 9: ...IF YOU INSTALL THE BATTERY BEHIND THE STOVE USING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY HOLDER KIT AC01452 THE BATTERIES MUST BE SEALED IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT TO REDUCE THE RI...

Page 10: ...MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE AND AVOID SMOKE AND ASH SPILLAGE THE VENTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR FOR ANY BUILDUP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE NEVER BLOC...

Page 11: ...oved masonry chimney with a stainless steel flue liner 2 3 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STOVE Some minor installation and adjustment are required prior to use If your unit has the optional LCD touch screen s...

Page 12: ..._________________________________________________________________________________________________ STEP 1 A LCD TOUCH SCREEN SCREEN B OWNER S MANUAL KIT C SCRAPER D SWEEPING BRUSH the tie wrap must be...

Page 13: ...Pellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual __________________________________________________________________________________________________13 STEP 3 STEP 4 G INSULATING FILM H BUTTON BATTERY CR...

Page 14: ...U S A and UL1482 U S A When the pellet stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal o...

Page 15: ...NG SUPPORT TO MOVE FREELY AND FULLY EXTENDED SEE SECTION 3 3 BACK WALL INSTALLATION AND SECTION 3 4 CORNER INSTALLATION LETTER MINIMUN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CANADA USA A 1 25 mm 1 25 mm B 4 102 m...

Page 16: ...ce at the back of the stove from the real panel A You may also install the LCD touch screen sliding support on the left side of the stove see Appendix B LCD Touch Screen Supports 3 4 CORNER INSTALLATI...

Page 17: ...ure a natural draft which will prevent smoke spillage in your home if a power outage occurs Moreover a suitable venting system configuration will help getting the best efficiency out of your stove whe...

Page 18: ...ing conversions Qty Type of pipe EVL equivalent ft 1 90 elbow or T 5 1 45 elbow 3 1 ft Horizontal pipe run 1 1 ft Vertical pipe run 0 5 NOTE Horizontal runs shall not exceed 9 feet NOTE Never exceed 3...

Page 19: ...e installation consisted of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total distance of 4 feet followed by a tee and a 6 foot vertical rise it would be acceptable The installation end...

Page 20: ...evel or any adjacent surface that might support snow ice or debris B 39 100 cm Clearance to window or door that may be opened F 39 100 cm Clearance to corner or adjacent wall H 39 100 cm Not to be ins...

Page 21: ...and fresh air intake When the stove is installed with a direct vent system the exit terminal shall be located at least 9 23 cm away from a window or door The bottom of the exhaust terminal and air int...

Page 22: ...r s instructions 3 Attach enough piping length to go through the wall thimble and extend at least 6 inches beyond the exterior wall 4 Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with high temperature wa...

Page 23: ...op the plumb bob over the center of the tee outlet and mark location on the ceiling Install the ceiling support and the vent pipe by following the vent manufacturer s instructions 4 Always follow vent...

Page 24: ...sary use a horizontal additional length between the exhaust and the tee If you wish to center the vertical part of the vent with the stove a 45 elbow and a tee can be used to route the pipe from the e...

Page 25: ...an out tee to the exhaust making sure the clean out tee is centered in the chimney flue area 4 Install a vented flashing at the top of the fireplace chimney Stainless steel plate and screws are recomm...

Page 26: ...ole for the vent pipe If needed cut a second hole for the air intake pipe Seal all joints with high temperature waterproof silicone sealant to prevent water leakage 5 Install the cleanout tee at the b...

Page 27: ...ION AND MAINTENANCE ADVICE THIS STOVE MUST SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENTARY HEAT SOURCE AN ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE HOME IF NEEDED THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ADD...

Page 28: ...BE REMOVED DURING THIS PERIOD VOIR SECTION 2 3 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR STOVE THIS STOVE REQUIRES REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SEE SECTION 8 1 1 RECOMMENDE...

Page 29: ...KE WILL DISAPPEAR MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ADEQUATE OXYGEN IS BEING SUPPLIED TO THE FIRE FOR PROPER COMBUSTION DURING THE WINTER SEASON MAKE SURE THAT THE FRESH AIR INTAKE IS F...

Page 30: ...lectric additional heating system to provide heating in the home The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the use of an alternative heat source in case of st...

Page 31: ...chnology in control devices The blowers and feed system are controlled from this screen It is possible to install the support on the back of the stove or on a wall In addition it is possible to instal...

Page 32: ..._____________________________________________________________ Main status page when the stove is OFF Main status page when the stove is ON Description of each main status page icon Operating mode Ther...

Page 33: ...tion and pilot parameters 6 1 3 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE AND TEMPERATURE UNIT F OR C From the main status page choose the settings icon Select SETUP You can choose between three languages English French...

Page 34: ...he batteries are 25 charged and that they are charging Yellow Indicates that the stove is powered the batteries are 50 charged and that they are charging Green Indicates that the stove is powered the...

Page 35: ...L QUALITY 6 1 7 1PILOT ADJUSTMENT Pilot Settings Adjustment The PILOT ADJUSTEMENT will allow you to modify default settings by 2 for auger motor 1 and 10 for combustion and exhaust fan but will only a...

Page 36: ...ral draft is excessive and or if the flame is low and almost at the same height at any combustion level You may also want to increase the exhaust fan speed if vent configuration is too restrictive or...

Page 37: ...t mode The red waves indicate that the thermostat is calling for heat It will heat at the selected combustion level until the thermostat has reached room temperature setting The waves will disappear o...

Page 38: ...hermostat will call for heat the stove will go through the complete ignition cycle 6 1 10 2 30 Minutes or 60 Minutes The pilot cycle begins when temperature set on the thermostat is reached It will la...

Page 39: ...The auger will turn then the stove will automatically start an ignition cycle 6 1 11 2 Purge Screw Use this option to empty the auger at the end of the season When selected the auger will turn for two...

Page 40: ...stove make sure there is enough pellets in the hopper and that the recommended maintenance schedule has been followed see Section 8 1 1 Recommended maintenance schedule then press the ON OFF icon on t...

Page 41: ...used by too much restriction in the venting system a blocked heat exchanger a lack of combustion air or a lack of maintenance If this happens your stove will become very hot If the stove becomes too h...

Page 42: ...fuel used Fuel with higher ash content will increase cleaning frequency See Section 5 2 1 Proper Fuel for recommended combustibles WARNING FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS STOVE AS INDICATED CAN RES...

Page 43: ...e viewing door Unscrew the two wing nuts B and remove the access panel C to the heat exchangers Take care in not damaging the sealing gasket when putting the panel aside Take the brush that was suppli...

Page 44: ...ull the lock plate A towards you The lock plate is found above the access door of the combustion chamber The baffle B will rotate and drop the accumulated fly ash Clean and reinstall the baffle 1 To r...

Page 45: ...EL SEE SECTION 8 1 3 EXHAUST CHANNEL AND EXHAUST BLOWER MAINTENANCE IMMEDIATLY AFTER CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER 8 1 3 EXHAUST CHANNEL AND EXHAUST BLOWER MAINTENANCE Exhaust channels and the exhaust b...

Page 46: ..._____________________________________________________________________ Using a Philips or Robertson screwdriver remove both clean out traps E and F by unlocking them Push the screw and give it a counte...

Page 47: ...______________________________________47 Locate both openings Using the provided scraper remove the dirt in the bottom channel of the heat exchangers Use an ash vacuum to complete the cleaning operati...

Page 48: ...clean and the holes should not be obstructed by combustion residues ashes or clinkers 1 Clean the burn pot using the scraper provided with the stove or a smaller one 2 The burn pot A simply sits onto...

Page 49: ...__________________________________________________________________49 3 If necessary clean the air intake channel To reach the air intake channel clean out trap open the door and remove the ash drawer...

Page 50: ...asket is still in good condition replace it if needed 3 16 black round gasket AC06815 8 1 5 ASH REMOVAL 1 To empty the ash drawer of its contents open the door and pull it towards you 2 Empty the ash...

Page 51: ...act your dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part See Section 15 Replacement parts for part number WARNING ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING BROKEN GLASS WARNING REPLACEMENT GLASS SHOULD O...

Page 52: ...ncrease the tightness 4 Secure the screws back when desired tightness is obtained 8 2 VENTING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CAUTION REGULARLY EXAMINE THE VENTING SYSTEM THE JOINTS AND THE SEALING TRIMS TO ENSURE...

Page 53: ...SED BY ACCUMULATED ASH 8 2 2 SOOT AND FLY ASH The combustion products contain small particles of fly ash Fly ash can accumulate especially in horizontal sections of exhaust pipe and restrict the flow...

Page 54: ...LID 9 1 VALIDATING STATUS When using your stove you can validate at any time the status of any of the following components Electronic components low power rated o F160 security heat sensor o L 250A s...

Page 55: ...es of the electronic components If the square is green it means that the operating state of the component is normal no matter if it s on the left column or right If the square is red it means that the...

Page 56: ...LLY TEST MANIPULATE OR REPLACE ANY COMPONENTS THE STOVE NEEDS TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE WALL OUTLET IF THE STOVE HAS AN AUXILARY BATTERY SYSTEM IT MUST BE DISCONNECTED This section contains main err...

Page 57: ...ion of this manual as well as the venting system manufacturer s instructions o A back draft occurred inside the flue This can occur on a very windy day or if your venting system does not have a proper...

Page 58: ...1 11 Filling or Purging Auger Housing The burn pot holes are blocked Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly The auger is jammed or auger motor failed Go to the troubleshooting page on the LCD tou...

Page 59: ...out the auger from the housing Once the auger has been removed make sure the auger is straight that the surface is not damaged and there are no burrs or broken welds Remove any foreign material that m...

Page 60: ...tion 9 2 Testing Components and follow instructions for component check Test the igniter to see if it glows It should take no longer than two minutes If it does not glow red check the wiring If the wi...

Page 61: ...E The auger is jammed or auger motor failed Go to the troubleshooting page see Section 9 2 Testing components on the LCD touch screen and test auger motors If one of the motors is not running check if...

Page 62: ...ear and check that no ash has filled the tube around the igniter Refer to the maintenance section Also make sure that the recommended fuel is used see Section 5 2 1 Proper Fuel The flue is not properl...

Page 63: ...ve maintenance as described in this manual For an Overheat message Service the stove COMPLETELY as described in this manual See Section 8 Maintenance Verify the venting system and all other components...

Page 64: ...hile the stove was functioning After the cool down cycle the stove will restart using the last settings Press RESET to go back to the Main Status Page With the optional battery backup system Power was...

Page 65: ...matically after its cool temperature is reached 9 3 11 STOVE HOT WHILE OFF If the temperature probe RTD senses a too high temperature in the exhaust venting system while the stove is off this message...

Page 66: ...nt connector joints must be sealed and fastened in accordance with the pellet vent manufacturer s instructions to ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke and ash spillage see Section 4 5 1 Insta...

Page 67: ...burn pot for foreign material Make sure that the air intake shutter is functional and free of any obstruction The combustion exhaust blower failed Go to the troubleshooting page on the LCD touch scree...

Page 68: ...on of your stove software To do so press on the parameter button of the startup page then TROUBLESHOOT and note what s written on the first two lines 9 4 1 HOW TO UPDATE THE DC MOTHER BOARD 1 Take a U...

Page 69: ...steps a Press and hold the A button on the DC Mother Board b Press on the B button hold for 2 seconds and release c Release A button 5 After a couple of seconds the DC Mother Board will be up to date...

Page 70: ...3 Screen Calibration 7 When the update is done verify that the software version has increased 9 4 3 SCREEN CALIBRATION If you press on the touch screen buttons without any results you may need to cal...

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Page 72: ...CHANGING THE FUSES Main board fuses Fuses are located inside the housing of the electronic board the housing is on the back of your stove Unplug your stove loose the screw swing the rear grill and pu...

Page 73: ...___________________________________73 LETTER FUSE FUNCTION AMPERAGE A MAIN BOARD FUSE 7 5A B AUXILIARY BATTERY FUSE 7 5A Power cord inlet socket fuse Fuse is located inside the power cord inlet socket...

Page 74: ...MPONENT A HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES B BURN POT C IGNITOR D CONVECTION BLOWER E TEMPERATURE SENSOR F L 250 THERMAL SWITCH G HOPPER H AUXILIARY BATTERY SYSTEM CONNECTOR I HOPPER SAFETY SWITCH J POWER SUPPLY...

Page 75: ...of which wire goes where connect back after 1 Unplug the connectors 2 Unscrew the two screws using a 5 16 wrench Pull on the fan housing handle until the assembly comes completely out of the stove 3...

Page 76: ..._______________________________________________________ COMBUSTION BLOWER Remove the 6 screws A and the bottom grille B Unlatch the clamps C Remove the backdraft shutter F Pull on the combustion blowe...

Page 77: ...allation and Operation Manual __________________________________________________________________________________________________77 EXHAUST BLOWER Remove the left panel Unplug the blower connections A...

Page 78: ...lta Pellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual 78__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unplug the temperature sensor C Remove the clamp...

Page 79: ...ation Manual __________________________________________________________________________________________________79 With a Philips screwdriver unlock and remove the access panel E and F Remove the nuts...

Page 80: ...stallation and Operation Manual 80__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Remove the duct assembly H Remove the bolts K and nuts I to remove...

Page 81: ...______________________________________________________________81 14 L 250 AND F 160 THERMAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT L 250 1 Remove both retaining screws A holding the thermal switch support bracket B 2 Lif...

Page 82: ..._______________________________________________________________________________________ Remove the faulty thermal switch Replace new thermal switch D underneath the bracket B by means of 2 screws C F...

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Page 91: ...G NUT 1 4 20 2 10 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 6 11 PL67169 ACCESS DOOR ALIGNMENT BOLT 1 12 SE68337 HEAT OUTLET GRILL 1 13 30021 SELF TAPPING SCREW 8 32 F...

Page 92: ...SUPPORT GASKET 2 54 PL62281 AUGER BUSHING PLATE 1 55 30026 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 10 24 F 5 8 HEX WASHER HEAD 8 56 44163 GEAR MOTOR BLDC 4 2 RPM FOR AUGER 80 lbs po 2 57 30693 HOPPER LID HANDLE 1 58 301...

Page 93: ...LF TAPING SCREW 8 32 x 1 2 TYPE F x 3 4 HEX FLAT HEAD 2 84 30777 PLASTIC BACKDRAFT DAMPER ASSEMBLY 1 85 30358 MECHANICAL SCREW 10 32 x 3 8 PAN SQUARE ZINC 4 86 SE24233 GEAR MOTOR SUPPORT WITH INSULATI...

Page 94: ...Operation Manual 94__________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX A HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART Possible Vertical vent length feet P...

Page 95: ...roposed does not have at least one foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run Instead if the installation consisted of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total dista...

Page 96: ...UNT The wall mount support A can be installed at the back of the stove or on an adjacent wall To install it on the back of your stove Use the 3 self tapping screws B provided in the owner s manual kit...

Page 97: ...n be installed on the opposite side Step 1 To reverse the assembly to a left side configuration extend the rail with the LCD touch screen support A in order to gain access to the two screws B Remove t...

Page 98: ...on for both type of brackets Take the USB cable which is located into the owner s manual kit and plug it into the USB connector E located on the main board Route the wire through the grommet G located...

Page 99: ...ON DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE WITHIN A SEALED HOUSING WHEN USING AN AUXILIARY BATTERY SYSTEM OTHER THAN THE OF THE STOVE S MANUFACTURER ALWAYS USE THE CONNECTOR OF THE UNIT PROVI...

Page 100: ...Wired like this two 12V at 20Ah battery will give you 24V at 20Ah The wiring must be done according to the picture The long red wire A wich is plugged into the of the grey connector D must be plugged...

Page 101: ...n fan Minimum The stove was in function in a manual mode or on thermostatic mode with pilot ON Heat output Minimum Number of ignition None Up to 16 hours in continuous Convection fan Minimum The stove...

Page 102: ...mportant to ensure that the openings in the rear control access panel are clear to prevent overheating of electronic components If you do not use your stove for a long period of time disconnect the au...

Page 103: ...lowing section Thermostat location Location of the thermostat is very important to obtain comfort and efficiency from your stove Locate the thermostat 4 to 5 feet above the oor in accordance with appl...

Page 104: ...ostat wires to the terminal block located at the rear on the right hand side of the stove when facing it Loosen the two middle screws and insert the wires in the terminals Tighten the two screws Open...

Page 105: ...hand held thermostatic remote control connect the two thermostat wires to the terminal block located at the rear on the right hand side of the stove while facing it If the receiver wires are equipped...

Page 106: ...chored to the floor with two screws Use the two anchoring holes A located for this purpose on each side of the pedestal as shown on the following image For use in a mobile home in Canada this pellet s...

Page 107: ...__________________________________________________________________________________107 A Fresh air intake B Tee C Pellet pipe length and or slip section D Ceiling support E Attic insulation shield F Ro...

Page 108: ...r intake adapter D this pipe must be HVAC type pipe and must comply with ULC S110 and or UL 181 Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 F To complete the installation ma...

Page 109: ...___109 A rodent guard minimum 1 4 wire mesh must be used at the termination All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and or UL 181 AP foil tape M...

Page 110: ...__________________________________________ Sources of Outside Combustion Air WARNING IT IS FORBIDDEN TO DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A BASEMENT AN ATTIC A GARAGE OR ANY CONFINED SPACE You can draw air fro...

Page 111: ...urer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with res...

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