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PHC90 Cast Iron Pellet Stove

Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater, and save for future refer-

ence. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact local building or

fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

Note:

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact your dealer or visit www.ghpgroupinc.com. Pour obtenir

une traduction francaise de ce manuel, s’il vous plait contracter votre revendeur ou visitez www.ghpgroupinc.com

WARNING!

This appliance has been retired.

Service parts pages within have been removed.

For replacement parts, please refer to the individual service parts

list located on the brand websites.

Summary of Contents for PHC90

Page 1: ...als about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Note To obtain a French translation of this manual please contact your dealer or visit www ghpgroupinc com Pour obtenir une traduction francaise de ce manuel s il vous plait contracter votre revendeur ou visitez www ghpgroupinc com WARNING This appliance has been retired Service parts pages within have been removed For re...

Page 2: ...voided by the below actions DO NOT Install or operate damaged Stove Modify Stove Install other than as instructed by the manufacturer Operate the Stove without fully assembling all components Over fire burning at higher temperatures than recommended causing permanent damage to the stove Install any component not approved by the manufacturer Install parts or components not listed or approved Disabl...

Page 3: ...ing Your Stove 13 Starting your Stove What to expect Comfort settings Turning your Stove off Maintaining Your Stove 18 What you may need Where when and how Troubleshooting 22 Power related Blockage related Support 27 Contact information Ordering Parts Listings and Certifications 28 Mobile home approval Glass specification Efficiencies Stove dimensions Warranty Reference Materials 31 Service Part L...

Page 4: ...the pallet To remove your stove from the pallet What s Included 1 2 Using a 3 8 wrench remove each bolt by reaching under your stove Tip your stove to opposite side and push bracket inward set stove down and repeat on other side Using a 7 16 wrench remove all four bolts attaching the shipping bracket to pallet Owner s manual Door handle Cleaning tool Power cord Outside air kit components 2 Flex ho...

Page 5: ...or PL vent Use 4 diameter vent if flue height is over 15 or if installation is over 3 000 ft above sea level Floor Protection Non combustible material such as a hearth pad is required underneath your stove Surge Protector Protect the electrical components of your stove by using a surge protector Pellet Fuel Use only wood pellets in your stove For best performance use premium low ash pellets 1 less...

Page 6: ... Sheet rock drywall Carpet A A B B G E D J Pro Tip We highly recommend your stove and pellet vent pipe be installed by a professional installer Your retailer can make recommendations for you Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national codes and regulations Consult insurance carrier local building inspector fire officials or authorities having jurisdic tion over restrictions ins...

Page 7: ... and ceiling roof must be maintained C C Pro Tip This unit can be installed with a 3 to 6 inch 76 152mm Top Vent Offset Adapter Kit The 3 to 6 inch 76 152mm Top Vent OffsetAdapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall flue connector or Listed double wall flue connector to Class A Listed metal chimneys or masonry chimneys meeting International Conference of Building Officials ICBO standards for so...

Page 8: ... feet above the meter regulator assembly Clearance to each side of center line extended above natural gas or propane meter regulator assembly or mechanical vent Notice Do NOT terminate vent In any location that will allow flue gases or soot from entering or staining the building In any location which could create a nuisance or hazard In any enclosed or semi enclosed area such as a carport garage a...

Page 9: ... Hearth Pad Requirements Inches mm A Sides 2 51 B Back 2 51 C Front 6 152 Horizontal Installations Straight back against wall Inches mm G Back wall to stove 2 51 E Side wall to stove 13 330 H Clearance to top of stove 7 178 J Clearance to front of stove 48 1219 Corner Installation Straight back against wall Inches mm F Walls to stove 3 76 Hearth pad minimum requirements Notice Clearances may only ...

Page 10: ...ng Your Stove CAUTION Take appropriate precautions to locate utilities within the wall and avoid contact WARNING Do not terminate venting in any enclosed or semi enclosed area such as a carport garage attic crawl space under a sun deck or porch narrow walkway or closely fenced area or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell covered breezeway etc CAUTION Ensure t...

Page 11: ...ny installation requiring more than two 90 elbows or more than 15 feet of venting 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 0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 Minimum Vertical Rise ft Minimum Vertical Vent for Two Elbows Length of Horizontal Sections FT 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Minimum V...

Page 12: ...s Take a Break Inspect your work _____ Confirm clearances to combustibles are maintained _____ Pipe joints are secure and properly sealed _____ Outside air kit installed properly _____ Confirm termination clearances 6 B CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic garage or crawl space Install pellet venting through wall and connect ve...

Page 13: ...y products Depending on the source material it may have a high or low ash content Higher Ash Content Material Hardwoods with a high mineral content Fuel that contains bark Standard grade pellets or high ash pellets Lower Ash Content Material Most softwoods Fuels with low mineral content Most premium grade pellets Fuel Tips Pro Tip We recommend the use of Pellet Fuels Institute certified pellet fue...

Page 14: ...ill continue to run even after your stove has been shut down Pro Tips Odors and vapors are released during initial startup after purchase burning your stove on HI for 30 minutes will allow the paint to cure Open windows or doors for air circulation until burn off is complete During start up and normal operation your stove s front door must be closed Priming is only required the first time your sto...

Page 15: ...stove WARNING Shock hazard Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle Do NOT route cord under or in front of Stove Recommend the use of a surge protector 3 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 2 2 3 3 Confirm three baffles inside firebox are secure placing the side baffles before the center Add some pellets to hopper and fully close lid Confirm firepot is properly positioned ...

Page 16: ...regardless of room temperature HI setting Your stove will continue to run on high regardless of room temperature Starting your stove from an empty hopper ROOM 68 SET 72 HEATING Pro Tip If your stove is turned to the off position and then back on even if by mistake your stove will go through the shutdown process approximately 15 minutes and restart 6 Once feeding stops press power button ROOM 68 SE...

Page 17: ...te this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual If the fire is too large lazy or producing black soot adjust trim down one level at a time and allow 15 minutes for stabilization before making another adjustment If your fire is too small and sometimes goes out when there are pellets in the hopper adjust the trim up one level at a time and allow 15 minutes for...

Page 18: ... with lid Flue cleaning brush Ceramic glass cleaner non abrasive cloth Ash vacuum Dropcloth Gloves Safety glasses Cleaning tool Cleaning Maintenance Important Regular cleaning helps to assure optimal performance of your stove Please refer to page 29 to log your maintenance and cleaning Phillips head screwdriver ...

Page 19: ...al container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible surface or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all embers have been thoroughly cooled WEEKLY AS NEEDED OR Door Ins...

Page 20: ...f the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content it may be necessary to clean the firepot more than once a day Poor quality fuel will cause clinkers to form in the firepot Clinkers are formed when dirt ash or a non burnable substance is heated to 2000 deg F 1093 deg C and becomes glass like Always burn dry fuel Burning fuel with high moisture content take heat from the fuel and tends to c...

Page 21: ...nsure there are no obstructions in the outside air kit cap Having Trouble Visit the Troubleshooting section of this manual 1 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 Zone Caution When wood pellets are burned at a low temperature they produces organic vapors which combine with moisture to form creosote vapors Creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly started or a low tempera...

Page 22: ...me s circuit breaker Reset snap disc located between drop tube and hopper Zone 2 Visually inspect wires blowers and power cord for breaks or wear to find cause of possible short circuit Zone 2 Component i e blower fails to start or fails to turn off Check all connections and power plugs are secure Visually inspect wires blowers and power cord to find cause of possible short circuit Pro Tip Check p...

Page 23: ... Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 Zone Rumbling whistling noise during operation Confirm exhaust path is clean and clear Zone 3 Adjust air fuel ratio using trim adjustment dial See page 17 for trim adjustment instructions Stove will not light Confirm firepot holes are clean and clear Zone 1 Ignitor is getting hot glows orange Inspect stove body Zone 2 Confirm fuel is in hopper close lid securely...

Page 24: ... Determine if your room is experiencing varying temperatures due to repeated opening closing of doors or windows correct if necessary Examine stove body Zone 2 Inspect ambient probe and confirm that at least 2 is exposed outside of stove body Slow or smoky start up and or lazy flame Confirm exhaust path is clean and clear clean your firepot and behind your baffles inside your firebox Zone 3 Examin...

Page 25: ...ring the ignition sequence the load does not ignite The unit will auto matically 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 chamber Fill the hopper Inspect and clear jam in the feed tube Inspect...

Page 26: ... please note warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase Retain your original receipt as proof of purchase The warranty period for covered components is as follows Additional terms and limitations apply See page 30 for complete warranty information www Components Covered Warranty Period Parts only Labor not included Electrical 1 Year Steel Parts excluding firepot 5 Years ...

Page 27: ...ase review the Maintaining Your Stove and Troubleshooting sections in this manual www Visit ghpgroupinc com to access Order replacement parts Manuals and more To contact a Consumer Care Specialist email us at customerservice ghpgroupinc com or call 877 447 4768 Support ...

Page 28: ...rovided at bottom of your cast legs on your stove Listings and Certifications WARNING Asphyxiation Risk DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM Your stove consumes oxygen in the room Note This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you must comply with ASTM E1509 12 ULC S627 00 UM 84 HUD WARNING It is critical to have a working smoke detector installed in the home of un...

Page 29: ...ate Fuel Wood pellets Shipping Weight 340 lbs Standard EPA Certification 2015 test method ASTM E2779 10 O T L Tested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc C US BTU input output will vary depending on the brand of fuel you use in your stove Heating capacity depends on climate zone structure layout insulation windows etc 9 3 8 238 9 3 8 238 4 102 26 3 4 679 28 711 32 1 8 816 2...

Page 30: ...s subject to proof of purchase 2 The new GHP Group product must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the installation and operation instructions supplied with the Stove and installation must be to local and national codes Any alterations willful abuse accident over firing or misuse will not be coverd under warranty NOTE Some minor movement of certain parts is normal and is not...

Page 31: ...7093 601B 2 5 18 customerservice ghpgroupinc com 31 Reference Materials Reference Materials ...

Page 32: ...7093 601B 2 5 18 877 447 4768 32 Reference Materials Reference Materials ...

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Page 36: ...tions or concerns www ghpgroupinc com For Customer Service 1 877 447 4768 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 6440 W Howard St Niles IL 60714 877 447 4768 ...

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