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Eclipse Manual

Eclipse

Stove Layout

Figure 1

The burn system used in the Eclipse is the St. Croix “

Revolution Burn System”.

This burn

system removes the ash/clinker from the pot on timed intervals. This is the single hopper model
and is only approved for burning PFI Premium Pellets.

Summary of Contents for Eclipse-P

Page 1: ...s 415 Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater 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 ...

Page 2: ...ination Requirements 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney 16 Venting Hearth Mount 17 Floor Protection 18 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials 19 20 Outside Combustion Air 21 Mobile Home Installation 22 23 Eclipse Operation 23 Preventing Chimney Fires 23 Approved Fuel PFI Premium Pellets 23 Installation Check 23 25 St Croix SmartScan Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...g your Stove 35 Shutting Off the Stove 35 36 Importance of Proper Draft 36 37 Use of a Thermostat 37 38 Diagnostic Features 39 Safety Features 40 Eclipse Maintenance 41 Daily Maintenance 41 Periodic Maintenance 42 44 Yearly Maintenance 45 46 Safe Operation 46 Wiring Schematic 47 Parts Layout 48 58 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 59 63 Warranty 64 Stove Settings Notes 65 ...

Page 4: ...s stove is not intended as the sole source of heat EMISSIONS TESTING U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards using pellet fuel Certified to the 2020 Phase of ASTM E2779 2010 Emission Rate 1 719 gr h Heat Output 15535 BTU hr 35834 BTU hr Efficiency 66 4 using the higher Heat Value of the Fuel SAFETY TESTING The stove has been independently te...

Page 5: ... detrimental to exhaust systems Install the Stove with a minimum of the vent system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house BATTERY BACKUP St Croix does not offer battery backups They are available online if you decide to use one Battery backup systems are useful if the Stove is installed using horizontal venting only This prevents any smoke from entering your home in th...

Page 6: ...til the odors disappear is recommended 7 The Stove will become HOT while in operation Keep clothing and furniture away from all hot surfaces 8 To avoid the possibility of smoke and or sparks entering the room always keep firebox and ash pan doors closed whenever the Stove is operating Smoke detectors installed in the same general area as the Stove may be activated if the Stove door is left open an...

Page 7: ...igure 1 The burn system used in the Eclipse is the St Croix Revolution Burn System This burn system removes the ash clinker from the pot on timed intervals This is the single hopper model and is only approved for burning PFI Premium Pellets ...

Page 8: ...Figure 2 Rear Side View A Width of Stove E Center of Stove to Center of Exhaust B Height of Stove F Center of Exhaust from the Floor C Center of Air Intake from Floor G Depth of Stove Without Floor Pad D Center of Stove to Center Intake ...

Page 9: ...allations The Eclipse is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove The stove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace Figure 3 ...

Page 10: ...A Ryder Simpson DuraVent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local pellet Stove dealers In this manual approved venting will be referred to a PL vent or Single wall vent All single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces potentia...

Page 11: ...VENT COMPONENTS RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w TEE CAP TEE w TEE CAP w TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER 450 ELBOW 900 ELBOW ...

Page 12: ...nto the house when electricity to the unit is interrupted while burning or smoldering fuel remains in the burn grate If this is objectionable see Battery Backup and or Relay kit with part number 80P54232 on page 5 2 It is not recommended to run more than the recommended 3 minimum vertical venting outside the heated environment where the Stove is installed Running a Vertical vent system in a cold e...

Page 13: ...ge attic crawl space etc or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes 3 Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Non combustible shielding or guards may be required The type of installation must first be considered before determining the exact location of the venting termination in relationship to doors window cavities or air vents See figures 4a and 4b ...

Page 14: ...e discharged to the outside atmosphere Special Venting Arrangements are listed in NFPA 211 31 10 7 1 2 The Vent Terminal of a Direct Vent Appliance with an input of 10000 BTU Hr or less shall be located at least 6 from any opening into a building and such an appliance with an input of over 10000 BTU Hr but not over 50000 BTU Hr shall not be located less than 9 from any opening through which vent g...

Page 15: ...BE AT LEAST 1 305 mm ABOVE the ground level 7 2 1 m FROM a public walkway 1 305 mm FROM The wall penetration point 3 915mm FROM a gas meter regulator assembly 2 610 mm FROM any adjacent combustibles such as Adjacent buildings fences protrude parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants or shrubs etc ...

Page 16: ...duces the outlet of the chimney to the size of the liner is required Extend the exhaust vent above the chimney chase cap and finish it off with a rain cap A single wall liner may need to be insulated to maintain adequate exhaust temperatures in the vent system Note Outside Chimneys frequently are difficult to keep warm if in doubt insulate the liner Figure 6 Figure 7 Venting into Masonry Chimney V...

Page 17: ...8 Venting to the Top of Chimney When installing as a hearth mount stove into a fireplace the unit must either be relined terminating above the chimney chase top or positively connected to the existing chimney system using a block off plate D An approved flex liner of PL vent must be used A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner which may also need to be insulated to keep v...

Page 18: ...tible hearth of a fireplace The Hearth must extend a minimum of 6 152 mm in Front of Unit and beyond each side of the Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening s Optional Spark Arrestor Pad provided with unit may only be used on a Solid Surface Floor such as Wood Flooring Laminate Flooring or Linoleum Do not use on Carpet Figure 9 Floor protection Top View ...

Page 19: ... Corner of stove 4 10 11 Vent pipe Per Manufacturer s Instructions 16 Stove to mantel 12 13 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 13 Floor protection Sides 6 17 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 18 Alcove Sides 6 18 Alcove Back 4 Figure 10 Top View Figure 11 Top View Clearances corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back ...

Page 20: ...ation Top View Although 6 is the minimum clearance to the sides of the stove this is not recommended due to the need for access into the inside of the stove for the maintenance as spelled out in the Operations Manual Please read the section covering Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual ...

Page 21: ...i enclosed space Take care not to draw cold air past water pipes that may freeze 3 Increase the outside air pipe diameter to 3 for runs over ten 10 feet and elevation over 4 000 feet Note Long runs should be avoided 4 Terminate the outside air pipe below the exhaust vent outlet 5 An open mesh screen should be placed over the outside air pipe opening to prevent birds or rodents from nesting in the ...

Page 22: ...AUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED 4 Permanently bolt the stove to the floor X 5 Electrically ground the stove and pedestal to the metal chassis of the home Use a number eight 8 gauge or larger copper wire Y 6 Maintain an effective vapor barrier at location where PL vent exits the structure 7 Check any other local building codes or other codes t...

Page 23: ...nd chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3 mm or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush or the services of a professional chimney sweep are recommended Also check to make sure...

Page 24: ...s the pellets less slick that hard wood pellets INSTALLATION CHECK Proper installation is essential for safety effective Operation Warranty Coverage Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes Installation Requirements are described in the first section of this manual Verify the installation is correct before firing up the Stove for the first time 1 The fans of this Stove may cause a n...

Page 25: ... Maintenance System Pre emptive Monitoring is an innovative way of detecting when the unit is burning incorrectly The following situations can affect the way a Pellet Stove burns Operator Error Poor Fuel Quality Plugged Venting System Plugged Stove Dirty Burn Pot Worn Door Gaskets Worn Glass Gaskets or Weak Combustion Fan How does it work The area monitored is inside the Firebox Burnpot area direc...

Page 26: ...e sensor without any obstruction in between Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easily slides out of the bracket for cleaning The sensor may also be cleaned by gently wiping the lens of the sensor with a soft cloth Never clean the sensor using alcohol Do not move the Sensor this may knock the Sensor out of alignment Opening the left side door will give you access to the Reflect...

Page 27: ...oles in the front and back of the Revolution burn pot The holes should be checked periodically to keep the unit burning properly For proper Ignition the hole in the front of the pot for the Igniter needs to be kept open If a change is noticed in how the stove ignites shut the unit down and clean the hole See Figure 19 to the left for more information Figure 19 ...

Page 28: ...e detail how the pot is removed from the stove for cleaning The pot should not need to be removed for cleaning if the method is used shown in figures 24 and 25 using a cleaning tool Try cleaning the pot using both methods to become more familiar with your stove The Revolution pot design has been changed in this model to make it easier to remove without having the remove the Gearmotor and the Switc...

Page 29: ...pot c The Clinker Cutters To remove the components shown in figure 21 1 First remove the pot as shown in figure 20 2 Disengage the Drive Coupler by sliding it away from the Drum 3 Lift the drum out of the stove 4 Remove the 2 20 nuts that hold the Clinker Cutter in place 5 Lift the Clinker Cutter out of the slots that position it in the stove To re assemble the Pot Assembly reverse the steps above...

Page 30: ...s as that section of the drum rotates through It jams when the pellets get stuck behind the dividers on the back side of the pot where the Ash and Clinker material exit the pot How to fix the problem if it happens Figure 22 First unplug the unit and use a vacuum to clean out the fuel or ash in the pot To clear a foreign object may require reversing the motor by hand Figure 1 shows how to access th...

Page 31: ...up a Clinker use caution not to hit directly on the divider fingers as this may bend them and cause them to bind on the Cutters Break the Clinker up in the area described as the Center of Drum How to prevent Clinkers from causing the Drum to jam Clinkers form when the temperatures in the pot get high enough to cause the minerals in the ash to fuse together If you do have pellets that are causing a...

Page 32: ... Low buttons to advance adjust these settings up or down There is a slide switch that controls the Thermostat Mode and an LED Light bar that indicates which of the 5 Heat Settings the Stove is running on The LED Light bar is also used during the Diagnostic process see page 39 for more details 1 The Heat Level button will advance the setting up and down between level 1 and 5 It will also be used in...

Page 33: ...e Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the Stove will drop to the 1 Heat Level setting and pilot The Stove never shuts off and provides constant heat Stove must be turned ON OFF at the control board c SmartStat Mode The Stove is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Stove will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the Stove w...

Page 34: ...cle Time is 8 5 seconds This program is for use with Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellets For use with the Eclipse MF unit only 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 9 5 seconds This program is for use with Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits and Distillers Grain Pellets For use with the Eclipse MF unit only As the Cycle Time increases the BTU rate of the stove decreases Program 1 will have a Higher...

Page 35: ...orks as follows a The Combustion Fan comes on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum Switch locks in b If the board senses the Vacuum Switch after 30 seconds the Revolution burn pot will cycle to a clean section and the igniter will come on and pellets will feed for 2 minutes continuously c After 2 minutes Continuous Feed it switches to the 1 feed setting for the remain...

Page 36: ...a change to the damper is correct However if the Stove needs cleaning changing the Damper may mask the fact that the stove is getting plugged It is always a good idea to thoroughly clean your stove before making a significant damper change If you experience problems adjusting the Stove during the Break In Period contact your dealer Some chimney systems will fall outside the norm for example a chim...

Page 37: ...n the unit and venting system during the season Constantly running the Stove on a low setting with too much combustion air may cause creosote to form Burn pot temperatures can be too cool when burning on low with too much draft Additional draft adjustments can be made using the Draft trim feature built into the control board Read point 4a on page 33 and read the Frequently Asked Questions in the b...

Page 38: ...s must determine a neutral location of where to mount the thermostat panel for accurate room temperature measurements Figure 29 Figure 30 Damper Adjustment Pilot Settings Thermostat Control The Stove may be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature A corn or pellet Stove will be a little slower in reacting to a thermostat than the typical gas electric or oil fired S...

Page 39: ...um will start rotating until the Stove completes the safety shutdown The 3 LED will start blinking 3 The High Limit switch This sensor will sense if the unit reaches temperatures that are too high for normal operation If this happens the Auger will quit feeding and the drum will start rotating until the Stove completes the safety shutdown The 4 LED light will start blinking The High Limit Switch m...

Page 40: ...reate a negative pressure in the firebox The control board continually checks to see if Negative Pressure vacuum is present during operation of the Stove If the exhaust venting system becomes clogged or obstructed the firebox door is left open or the exhaust fan quits working the control board will go into Safety Shutdown For maintenance purposes there is a 60 second window to allow for cleaning t...

Page 41: ...t runs a cleaning cycle 2 The Tube Scraper Pull the Tube Scraper back and forth a couple of times to keep the tubes clean If the Tube Scraper feels sticky and difficult to move check for the presence of creosote on the tubes If creosote is present a damper adjustment may be needed or the Stove has become plugged and needs a thorough cleaning Call Dealer for assistance See figure 1 on Page 7 for th...

Page 42: ...h build that may be plugging the holes To clean the holes in the front of the pot remove the panel below the door two 20 locknuts inside the firebox and then remove the Igniter Assembly Clean the holes in the front of the pot through the opening behind the Igniter If the unit is slow in lighting make sure the hole in front of the igniter is not plugged By tripping the switch lever shown in detail ...

Page 43: ...s will cause the Stove to become plugged with fly ash 4 Heat Exchange Baffle Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that accumulate on a regular basis Once a month or sooner depending on the quality of fuel being used See Figure 33 on the next page Clean the baffle on a regular basis Frequency of cleaning depends on amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the fuel Fuel with low ash content is...

Page 44: ...es The products of combustion will also contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust vent and restrict the flow of the flue gases Judge the frequency of cleaning by checking the amount of ash that accumulates in the elbows or tee s of the exhaust system Ask the dealer for suggested frequency of cleaning equipment needed and procedures for cleaning Check the exhaust sy...

Page 45: ...e exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually Call your dealer for this service 3 The motor fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Remove the access panels of the Stove Carefully clean or vacuum any dust cobwebs and household dust Carefully vacuum around the fan motors If electrical wires become disconnected call your de...

Page 46: ...type lantern fluid Kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 3 Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash The fly ash will collect in the venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases Incomplet...

Page 47: ... is 120 Volt 60 Hz 3 AMP The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended CAUTION The electrical components of the Stove are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components ...

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Page 53: ...Eclipse Manual 53 Figure 41 Convection Blower Figure 42 Revolution Motor Drive Assembly Figure 43 Revolution Sensor Relay Figure 44 Revolution Motor Switch ...

Page 54: ...Eclipse Manual 54 Figure 45 Filter Assembly Figure 46 Door Figure 47 Combustion Fan Figure 48 Top ...

Page 55: ...SPARK ARRESTOR PAD SET 16 80P54239 ASH DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY 17 X113 HT TRIM LOC SEAL HOPPER USES 70 18 80P31003 HOPPER LID SWITCH 19 80P30697 HOPPER LID SWITCH BOX 20 80P54375 HOPPER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 21 80P20403 PLASTIC WIRING DUCT 8 22 80P53681 SLIDE TOP STANDOFF PLATE ASSEMBLY 23 80P53785 CONTROL BOARD BOX WITH CLINCH STUDS 24 80P30608B CONTROL BOARD 25 80P52658 CONTROL BOARD HARNESS RESTRAINT 2...

Page 56: ...L RESET HIGH LIMIT DISC 50 80P30749 DUAL HOPPER GASKET 51 80P53931 ASH PAN WELDMENT 52 80P30162 CLEAN OUT COVER PLATE 53 80P54242 CLEAN OUT COVER ASSEMBLY 54 80P30809 GLASS RETAINER 55 80P30962 SENSOR GLASS 56 80P30948 INFRA RED SENSOR 57 80P30807 RIGHT ANGLE SENSOR BRACKET 58 80P30802 STEEL BRICK RIGHT SIDE PANEL 59 80P30506 HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 60 80P52567 TUBE SCRAPER ROD 61 80P30801 STEEL BRIC...

Page 57: ...MOTOR 85 80P30191 MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 86 80P20022 1 GLASS GASKET 3 LENGTH 87 20KEPNUT 20 LOCKNUT 88 80P20245 AUGER GASKET 89 80P50858 AUGER BUSHING WASHER 90 NOT USED NOT USED 91 80P30681 CONVECTION FAN 92 X 103HT TRIM LOC SEAL 11 25 93 80P30500 CONVECTION BLOWER MOUNT PLATE 94 8709K46 1 X 1 4 FOAM GASKET 13 95 8709K46 1 X 1 4 FOAM GASKET 13 96 80P54042 POT DRIVE COUPLING 97 80P53978 MOTOR MOUN...

Page 58: ...TE ASSEMBLY 114 80P30768 DOOR GLASS 38 115 80P31161 GLASS RETAINER 116 80P20026 DOOR GASKET 53 117 80P53804 QUICK CONNECT PIPE WELDMENT 118 20KEPNUT 20 LOCK NUT 119 80P30149 QUICK DISCONNECT GASKET 120 80P54053 EXHAUST ADAPTER PLATE WELDMENT 121 80P30521 COMBUSTION FAN 122 X 113HT TRIM LOC SEAL 44 123 80P30561 MAGNET 124 80P54339 TOP WELDMENT COMPLETE 125 80P54371 HOPPERLID WELDMENT ONLY PARTS NOT...

Page 59: ...ffect the burn process and cause the pot to overload If all parts check out OK then the Feed Rate must be reduced to prevent the pot from overloading 3 My Stove isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking the pot may be continually rotating This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the Stove What caused the Stove to go out ...

Page 60: ...e if it is defective or needs cleaning The high limit switch may be also defective It is best to call your dealer for support when trying to troubleshoot the High Limit Switch Do not use your Stove if the High Limit switch frequently trips The Convection fan initially is turned on by a fan switch attached to the exhaust system The temperature must reach 110 degree F A defective Fan Switch or if th...

Page 61: ...rd Replace with a 125 Volt 5 Amp fuse Is the stove connected to a Thermostat and running is SmartStat Mode If so is the Thermostat calling for heat Turn the Thermostat up to see if the stove on 9 Why is my glass dirty Normal operation of your St Croix Corn Pellet Stove will produce a white build up on the glass that wipes off with a dry paper towel However extended burning on the low setting only ...

Page 62: ...ng the feed rates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 51 11 Are there any adjustments that can be made through the control board to the Combustion Fan voltages to help adjust the draft Answer The Draft can be adjusted in a similar fashion as mentioned in the previous example The Fan voltages can be fine tuned while the Stove is in operation by pre...

Page 63: ...the Eclipse P Program 3 9 5 second cycle time The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Cherry Pits Corn Wheat Rye and Distillers Grain in the Eclipse MF Program 4 10 5 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program is for use with Cherry Pits Corn Wheat Rye and Distillers Grain in the Eclipse MF 13 How do I change to a different Program on the control board First the Sto...

Page 64: ...turer s total responsibilities and liabilities shall be to repair or replace at the manufacturer s option the defective part s All costs of removal shipment to and from the dealer or manufacturer any losses during shipment and reinstallation and any other losses due to the Stove being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Stove NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASER ACC...

Page 65: ...gs will be lost Draft Trim Circle one See point 4a on page 33 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Feed Trim Circle one See point 4b on page 33 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 FUEL Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLER S GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 27 on page 34 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support stcroixs...

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