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7083-171B • July 23, 2013                                                 (877) 427- 3316

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Plug in appliance - No 

response.

No Power to outlet.

5 amp fuse defective or blown

Snap disc tripped or defective.

Check circuit breaker at service panel.

Replace fuse.

Reset or replace snap disc.

Unit Will Not Light

No Fuel

Out of fuel.

Vacuum switch not closing, no vacuum.

Hopper lid open.

Defective hopper switch.

Feed System is Jammed

Feed motor not plugged in

No Igniter

Igniter not plugged in

Igniter not centered

Igniter defective 

Firepot Plugged

Firepot dirty

Firepot in backwards

Too much debris in the bottom of the firepot

Check hopper.  Fill with fuel.

Check exhaust blower is plugged in and operating.

Check vacuum switch is plugged in

Check vacuum hose is in good condition clear and 

connected at both ends

Make sure venting system is clean

Make sure front door is closed

Check vacuum switch fitting on side of feed tube for 

blockage

Close Hopper Lid

Check hopper switch operation

Inspect and unjam the feed assembly

Reconnect feed motor

Plug the igniter in

Center the igniter

Igniter seated in chamber completely

Replace igniter

Clean firepot

Clean below the firepot

Put the firepot in the correct direction

Clean firepot

Fire starts but goes out

Firepot is dirty

Exhaust path and/or venting is plugged

Exhaust sensor cannot read correct temperature

Exhaust path is dirty

Exhaust probe is not attached to outlet

Exhaust probe is not plugged in to the board

Exhaust probe is defective (error code may 

result)

Clean firepot.  Check flue vent for obstruction

Inspect and clean exhaust path and venting

clean firebox including behind the baffles

Inspect and clean the exhaust outlet especially the 

right side wall.

Remove the right side panel and inspect to see if 

the exhaust probe is attached and tight against the 

exhaust outlet

Plug the probe into the board

Replace the exhaust probe

Unit start and stops 

frequently when 

operating in the 

automatic mode

Area were the unit is installed heats and cools 

quickly depending on installation configuation.  

Tight spaces also may have an effect on the on/

off cycling of the unit.

Ambient probe

Probe touching heated surface

Check the proximity to doors and windows and/or 

insulation factor of the structure.  If heat loss is quick 

the unit may need to run on HI or LO.

Inspect the probe and make sure it is not touching a 

surface that heats and cools quickly.  The ambient 

probe has additional wire inside rear cavity which can 

be used to increase the distance from the unit.

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Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for PP60

Page 1: ...ance Do not overfire If heater or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to com ply may cause house fire Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 877 427 3316 WARNING SAFETY NOTICE PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INS...

Page 2: ... to OFF position 2 Allow unit to cool before performing any maintenance Arrêt 1 Tourner le cadran de commande en position OFF 2 Laissez refroidir avant d effectuer toute opération de maintenance Parada 1 Gire el dial de control en la posición OFF 2 Deje enfriar la unidad antes de realizar cualquier trabajo de mantenimiento The appliance will automatically maintain the desired comfort level and shu...

Page 3: ...g the Appliance A Proper Shutdown Procedure 12 B Quick Reference Maintenance Chart 12 C General Maintenance 12 D High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance 16 E Frequently Asked Questions 17 5 Replacement Parts A Convection Blower Replacement 18 B Exhaust Blower Replacement 18 C Snap Disc Replacement 19 D Igniter Replacement 19 E Baffle Removal Replacement 19 F Glass Replacement 20 G Control Board Replacem...

Page 4: ...ware of the required clearances when locat ing the unit Refer to the label on the rear of the unit for required clearances 9 Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information of how to handle a chim ney fire Have a clear understood plan to handle a chimney fire In the event of a chimney fire CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 10 Prior to burning the unit for the first time make sure ...

Page 5: ...heat at rates ranging from 9 550 to 25 080 BTU hr This appliance is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided The structural integrity of the mobile home floor ceiling and walls must be maintained The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home with 8 copper ground wire and use only list...

Page 6: ...h Content Material Hardwoods with a high mineral content Fuel that contains bark Standard grade pellets or high ash pellets Fuel Material and Fuel Storage Cont d Lower Ash Content Material Most softwoods Fuels with low mineral content Most premium grade pellets Clinkers Minerals and other non combustible materials such as sand will turn into a hard glass like substance called a clinker when heated...

Page 7: ...ed for the first time or the unit had previously run out of pellets the feed tube may need to be primed To do this turn the dial control from the OFF position to the HI position two times This will run the feed motor continuously for two minutes without turning the igniter on When the auger is running continuously the LED will be a continuous green color The system will run the auger for 2 minutes...

Page 8: ...s The first stage involves the feed motor running continuously for about a minute to preload pellets into the firepot Following the preload and a delay the feed motor will begin cycling on and off When the pellets are warming up and on the verge of igniting it is not uncommon for the firebox to fill with smoke Once ignition actually happens the smoke should evacuate quickly During this stage as we...

Page 9: ...high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down NOTICE If you expect that children may come into contact with this appliance we recom mend a barrier such as a decorative screen See your retailer for suggestions 2 1 4 ...

Page 10: ...the minimum or maximum power levels The unit will shut off only when the hopper runs out of fuel the user changes the dial control to a different state or the unit senses an error Red 1x Empty Hopper Alarm This alarm is caused by the fire going out from lack of fuel See troubleshooting sec tion for more information Red 2x Exhaust Probe Alarm Failed component error See troubleshoot ing section for ...

Page 11: ...se as combustible materials may ignite M Clear Space WARNING RISK OF FIRE Do NOT place combustible objects in front or to the sides of the appliance High tem peratures may ignite clothing furniture or draperies NOTICE Clearances may only be reduced by means ap proved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction Mantel Avoid placing candles and other heat sensitive objects on mantel or hearth He...

Page 12: ...Removal from Firebox Every 5 bags of fuel or more frequently depending on ash build up OR X Glass When clear view of firepot becomes obscure OR X Hopper Every 25 bags of fuel OR X Exhaust Path Drop Tube and Behind Baffles Every 25 bags or more fre quently depending on ash build up OR X Door Handle Gasket Inspection Prior to heating season OR X Blower Convection Every 25 bags or more fre quently de...

Page 13: ...to install the firepot correctly may result in missed ignitions a There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox during cleaning so allow the appliance to completely cool The firebox ash should be removed every time the exhaust path is cleaned Frequent cleaning of the ash in the firebox will help slow down the build up of ash in the exhaust blower and vent system b Vacuum out the firebox thoroughl...

Page 14: ...need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build up A combination of sawdust and pellets on the bottom end of the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot This can result in nuisance shutdowns and mis starts a The appliance must be in complete shutdown Allow the appliance to completely run out of pellets and cool down b Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets c Vacuum the hopper a...

Page 15: ...ation Frequency Monthly depending on Dust Dirt build up By Homeowner or Qualified Service Technician 12 Preparing Firebox for Non Burn Season Frequency Yearly By Homeowner a Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly c Paint all exposed steel including cast iron Purchase high temperature paint fr...

Page 16: ...ng the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking soot ing and possible hopper fires The figure below shows an example where the firepot overfills pellets back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated in the firebox An inefficient and non economical method of burning of fuel caused by poor quality pellet fuel is shown below If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot IM...

Page 17: ... that are trans ported in sea water These pellets can have a higher salt content and cause the metals in the unit to corrode prematurely and deteriorate If you are seeing any components inside the firebox deteriorate it is recom mended to change pellet brands immediately Is there a place to lubricate the blowers to quiet them down The most often cause of noisy blowers is from the impellers becomin...

Page 18: ...r back and it will release B Exhaust Blower Replacement 1 Turn the dial control to the off position Unplug the power to the unit 2 Remove the left side panel by loosening the two or three bolts in the rear of the unit 3 Disconnect 2 white wires from the white and blue wires of the exhaust blower 4 Remove the blower motor attached to a removable plate on the exhaust blower Depending on the model us...

Page 19: ...ug the wire leads to the igniter 3 Remove the screw in the side of the igniter chamber Pinch the ends of the bracket together and pull the igniter straight out of the igniter chamber 4 If there is difficulty in removing the igniter from the chamber the chamber can be removed from the rear of the firebox by removing the 1 4 20 bolt 5 Re install the new igniter into the chamber using the bracket 6 I...

Page 20: ... H Fuse Replacement 1 Turn the dial control to the off position Unplug the power to the unit 2 Pull the plastic fuse holder cover off the control board 3 Replace fuse with 5AMP 120VAC fuse only 4 Replace the cover on the fuse holder and restart unit I Feed Motor Replacement 1 Turn the dial control to the off position and unplug the unit Remove the right side panel and feed motor cover plate in the...

Page 21: ... have adequate draft to burn the fuel properly C Negative Pressure WARNING Risk of Asphyxiation Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail able for the appliance to operate properly It can be stron gest in lower levels of the house Causes include Exhaust fans kitchen bath etc Range hoods Combustion air requirements fo...

Page 22: ...en roof lines and other obstructions Minimize the use of chimney offsets Consider the appliance location relative to floor and ceiling and attic joists Take into consideration the termination requirements E Inspect Appliance Components Remove appliance and components from packaging and inspect for damage Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment Read all the instructions before starting ...

Page 23: ...Keep children away CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as fireplace Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures High temperatures may ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down C C A B Horizontal Flue Installations Straight Back Aga...

Page 24: ...ides and rear as indicated Measure front distance M from the surface of the glass door Hearth Pad Requirements Inches K Sides 2 L Back 2 M Front 6 Hearth Pad Requirements Millimeters K Sides 203 L Back 51 M Front 152 USA Hearth Pad Requirements Canada Hearth Pad Requirements WARNING If the information in these instruc tions is not followed exactly a fire may result causing property damage personal...

Page 25: ... directly through a wall This will create a natural draft which will help prevent the possibility of smoke or odor venting into the home during a power outage It will also keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard by exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures The safest and preferred venting method is to extend the vent vertically through the roof 2 Distance from doors and opening windows...

Page 26: ... more often Try to keep them as short as possible 45 elbow is equivalent to 1 foot of straight pipe 90 elbow is equivalent to 3 feet of straight pipe Minimum Vertical Vent for One Elbow 0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 20 Horizontal Run ft Minimum Vertical Rise ft Horizontal Run FT Minimum Vertical Vent for One Elbow Minimum Vertical Vent for Three Elbows 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Length of Horizontal...

Page 27: ...et pipe Follow pipe manufactures listed air clearances to com bustibles and installation instructions for all reduced air clearances installations C Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney A Vertical Interior Typical Installation PREFERRED METHOD 1 B Through The Wall Vertical External Horizontal PREFERRED METHOD 2 Non combustible Hearth Pad Clean out Cover Tee Wall Thimble Support Bracket Every 60 ...

Page 28: ...tion manual provided with this appli ance For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer WARNING Non combustible Hearth Pad Airtight Clean out Door Sheathing 2 in 50 8mm Minimum Flashing 1 in 25mm Clearance 1 in 25mm Clearance with Firestop 6 in 152mm Minimum Fireclay Flue Liner with Airspace Concrete Cap Airtight Clean Out Door Clean Out Sheat...

Page 29: ... the termination cap is 6 inches 152mm there is the pos sibly of soot build up around the termination area If this occurs we suggest to move the termination further away from the house to prevent it The suggested minimum is 12 inches Straight Out 45 Degree DO NOT DOWNWARD VENT The following will occur The appliance will not vent properly Smoke spillage in the house Excessive sooting CAUTION Wall T...

Page 30: ...s to combustibles and appropriate chimney systems 6 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component pen etrates to the exterior of the structure 7 Follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions when installing the vent system for use in a mobile home 8 Installation shall be in accordance with the Manufactur ers Home Safety Standard HUD CFR 328...

Page 31: ...tive pressure in the home For attachment to this platform knock out the rectangular plate in the rear of the unit and slide the tube in the rear of the unit Using the hose clamp attach the flex pipe to the 2 tube welded to the rear of the firebox as shown in the photo Shock hazard Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle Route cord away from a...

Page 32: ...the firepot in the correct direction Clean firepot Fire starts but goes out Firepot is dirty Exhaust path and or venting is plugged Exhaust sensor cannot read correct temperature Exhaust path is dirty Exhaust probe is not attached to outlet Exhaust probe is not plugged in to the board Exhaust probe is defective error code may result Clean firepot Check flue vent for obstruction Inspect and clean e...

Page 33: ...uit Replace board and failed component Igniter does not turn off Igniter short circuit The fuse will be blown and upon replacement of the fuse the igniter will remain on when unit has power Inspect wires blowers and power cord to find cause of short circuit Replace board and failed component Feed motor does not shut off Feed motor short circuit The fuse will be blown and upon replacement of the fu...

Page 34: ...e into the board Replace the component 4 Flashes Missed Igni tion During the ignition sequence the load does not ignite The unit will automatically retry once from the first failed attempt Fuel No fuel Hopper Empty Feed Jam Feed doesn t turn Feed motor disconnected or failed Firepot Firepot Dirty so fuel is not near ignition hole in the firepot Igniter No power Debris in the end of the igniter cha...

Page 35: ...igned to pull the exhaust from the appliance and push it out through the venting system 4 Feed System The feed system can be accessed in two areas To access the auger spring remove the cover in the hopper To remove the feed motor remove the side panel and motor cover plate in the rear of the unit 5 Firepot The firepot is made of a combination of stainless steel and heavy duty cold rolled steel It ...

Page 36: ...ACUUM SWITCH HOPPER SWITCH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SERIAL PORT SERVICE ONLY BLACK WHITE PURPLE PURPLE BLUE BLUE RED RED BLACK BLACK POT SET TEMP VCC POT SET TEMP GND POT SET TEMP SIG POT FEED ADJUST VCC POT FEED ADJUST GND POT FEED ADJUTS SIG LED RED LED AMBER LED GREEN FUSE SNAP DISC B Wiring Diagram ...

Page 37: ...5 FIREPOT SRV7077 003 6 CONTROL BOARD SRV7079 050 7 CONVECTION BLOWER SRV7000 659 8 IGNITER KIT SRV7000 660 9 IGNITER CHAMBER KIT SRV7077 110 10 EXHAUST COMBUSTION BLOWER 812 4400 Y 11 SNAP DISC MANUAL RESET SRV230 0080 Y 12 VACUUM SWITCH SRV7000 531 Y VACUUM HOSE 5 32 ID QTY 3 FEET SRV240 0450 Y 13 SIDE CURTAIN RIGHT HAND SRV7083 153 14 DIAL CONTROL KIT INCLUDES WIRE HARNESS SRV7038 036 15 HOPPER...

Page 38: ...7083 171B July 23 2013 877 427 3316 38 Date of Service Performed By Description of Service D Service Maintenance Log ...

Page 39: ...URER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHAT SOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFAC TURER ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE AGAINST MANUFACTURER ON ANY ORAL WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION Your purchase must be registered with HEARTH HOME TECHNOLOGIES This can be done online ...

Page 40: ...ease contact the Hearth Home Technical Group with any questions or concerns www pelprostoves com For Customer Service 1 877 447 3316 Prior to calling please have the model serial number and sales receipt of the unit you are calling about This information can be found at the rear of the unit CONTACT INFORMATION 1445 North Highway Colville WA 99114 Hearth Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colvill...

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