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Hastings

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"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.

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Page 1: ...15 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: ...enting Determining Materials 12 Venting Termination Requirements 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 15 Venting Installations 16 17 Floor Protection 18 Minimum Clearances 19 20 Outside Combustion Air 21 Mobile Home Installation 22 Hastings Operation 23 Preventing Chimney Fires 23 Hastings Approved Fuels 23 Installation Check 24 25 Control Board Features 25 26 Pre Lighting instructions...

Page 3: ...stic Features 32 33 Safety Features 33 34 Hastings Maintenance 34 Versa Grate System 35 Daily Maintenance Versa Grate System 36 37 Periodic Maintenance 37 39 Yearly Maintenance 39 41 Safe Operation 41 Wiring Schematic 42 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 43 46 Hastings Parts Breakdown 47 50 Warranty 51 Hastings Info Notes 52 Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL info eventempinc c...

Page 4: ...ved for PFI Premium pellets This 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 Heat Output 9230 BTU hr 27193 BTU hr Efficiency 66 4 using the higher Heat Value of the Fuel Emission Rate 1 215 gr h SAFETY TESTING The H...

Page 5: ...ondensation is 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 y...

Page 6: ...l 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 and smoke is allowed to enter the area 9 Under certain c...

Page 7: ...in our Cast Iron Series These systems are interchangeable in the stove body This Manual covers the Hastings which uses the Versa Grate System burn system The Versa Grate System A Fully Automatic System that offers Self Ignition This system is approved for PFI Premium Pellets only See Figure 2 on the next page ...

Page 8: ...Hastings Installation Operation Manual Page 8 Figure 2 Versa Grate System Approved with PFI Premium Pellets only ...

Page 9: ... Center of stove to center of exhaust C Center of Air Intake from Base of Stove F Center of exhaust from Base of Stove Approved Installations The Hastings 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 ...

Page 10: ...all vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PELLET STOVE Venting size Guidelines Type of Installation Size A Less than 10 horizontal 3 Acceptable B 10 to 12 horizontal 3 or 4 Acceptable C Over 12 horizontal 4 Required Horizontal installation over 12 is NOT RECOMMENDED D Less than 15 vertical 3 Acceptable E Over 15 vertical 4 Required ...

Page 11: ...11 TYPICAL PL 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: ...TITY OF MATERIALS 1 It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three feet 3 of vertical rise above the exhaust port on the back of the stove FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL RISE MAY RESULT IN SMOKE BEING RELEASED INTO THE HOUSE WHEN ELECTRICITY TO THE UNIT IS INTERRUPTED WHILE BURNING OR SMOLDERING FUEL REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE See Batt...

Page 13: ...closed area i e Carports garage 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 relation ship to doors window cavities or ai...

Page 14: ...ained from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are 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 lo...

Page 15: ...ON LOCATION MUST 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 protruding parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants shrubs etc ...

Page 16: ...chase cap that reduces 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 7 Figure 8 Venting into ...

Page 17: ... Figure 9 Venting to the Top of Chimney When installing as a hearth mount stove in front of a fireplace the unit must installed either with a liner terminating above the chimney chase top or positively connected to the existing chimney system using a block off plate C An approved flex liner or PL vent must be used A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner which may also nee...

Page 18: ...n a Non Combustible Surface Hearth models may be placed directly on the noncombustible hearth of a fireplace The Hearth or Non Combustible surface 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 Figure 10 Floor protection Top View ...

Page 19: ...k of stove 4 11 Corner of stove 4 7 8 Vent pipe Per Manufacturer s Instructions 13 Stove to mantel 12 10 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 10 Floor protection Sides back of stove 0 14 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 15 Alcove Sides 4 15 Alcove Back 4 Figure 11 Top View Figure 12 Top View Clearances corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back ...

Page 20: ...cove Installation Top View Although 4 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 maintenance as spelled out in the Operations Manual Please read the section covering the Daily Maintenance Periodic Maintenance and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual ...

Page 21: ...a semi enclosed attic or crawl space or any semi 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 t...

Page 22: ...THE PELLET STOVE 3 CAUTION 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 co...

Page 23: ...emely hot chimney fire The chimney and 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...

Page 24: ... 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 negative pressure area in the room where this Stove is installed 2 ...

Page 25: ... of the Hastings by monitoring sensors that are in the system These sensors serve 2 purposes a General Operation of the stove b Safety Features to shut the unit down in the event the sensors detect a problem in the unit The Control Board also has Diagnostic Capabilities to help in diagnosing 3 areas in the stove These areas are 1 High Temperature Limit 2 Proof of Fire Sensor 3 Vacuum in the Firebo...

Page 26: ...the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on 5 The Thermostat Slide switch allows the stove to be run in 3 different Modes a Manual Mode The Control Board controls all functions of the Hastings b T Stat Mode The Stove is Fully Automatic in the T Stat Mode T Stat requires the stove be turned on at the control board the first time The unit is hooked to a Thermostat and whe...

Page 27: ...rate system Igniter installed This program is the default program for use with the Hastings and is for use with PFI Premium Pellets DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE MULTI FUEL MODELS Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 seconds This Program offers Self Ignition and is only for units that have the Versa Grate system Igniter installed and is for use with PFI Premium Pellets DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH TH...

Page 28: ...e stove starts up properly Once the On Off button has been pushed the Ignition Cycle takes over The Ignition Cycle works as follows a The Combustion fan and Room fan come on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum switch locks in See Diagnostic features on page 32 and 33 b If the board senses the Vacuum switch the Combustion fan drops to the 1 setting and the Room fan sh...

Page 29: ...y dirty then making 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 nor...

Page 30: ...k for the formation of creosote in 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 4 on page 26 and read the Fre...

Page 31: ...ains cooler than your desired thermostat setting the stove will operate at any of the 5 HEAT ADJUST selector positions Read the Operations manual to determine which Thermostat Mode you want to use You can choose between the T Stat Mode and the SmartStat Mode 1 Once you have successfully lit your stove set the thermostat to your desired heating needs 2 Set the HEAT ADJUST selector to a position tha...

Page 32: ...r home will require more heat than a small one Keep in mind that the Stove is constantly producing some heat that helps heat the home while it is in pilot mode If the home seems too warm and the Thermostat is never calling for heat a lower pilot setting may be a better fit for the home Read point 2 on page 26 for adjusting the feedrates on the low setting Running the unit in the T Stat mode will a...

Page 33: ...ons Once Vacuum has been restored the unit will revert to normal operation Unresponsive Control Board When the control board becomes unresponsive the control board may be in Internal Alarm The control board has sensed one of the Safety sensors This may cause the unit to go out and flash a Diagnostic Code In some cases after waiting approximately 45 seconds the Stove will start responding to the co...

Page 34: ...e NOTE WHEN YOU FIRST OPERATE THE STOVE CHECK TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING THE STOVE REQUIRES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DEPENDS LARGELY UPON THE QUALITY OF FUEL BURNED AND THE RATE OF BURN THE AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE WILL INCREASE IF FUEL QUALITY DECREASES AND OR THE BURNING RATE OF THE FUEL INCREASES NOTE FAILURE TO KEEP YOUR STOVE CLEAN AS DESCRIBED...

Page 35: ...ically from one fuel to another Pellets with high ash content or that have increased amounts of impurities or high moisture content The St Croix Versa Grate system is a 2 piece burnpot design The top Part is called the Grate Weldment This sits on top of the Shaker Plate This in turn sits on top of the Shaft Cage Weldment which is held in place with the Spacer Self Locking Twist pin The Shaft Cage ...

Page 36: ...ow the flame to burn down to a low burn c Open the firebox door slowly to prevent drawing ash or odors into the room d Use the Pot Scraper tool provided to move the burning pellets to one side of the grate leaving the ash in the bottom of the grate See Figure 23 and 24 e Rake the ash clinkers out over the grate into the ash pan f Rake the burning pellets across the bottom of the grate g Close the ...

Page 37: ...frequent window cleaning Burning poor fuel also increases the need to clean the window Cooling the stove and wiping the window daily with a cloth or paper towel will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the stove is cold Tip Dip the damp towel in the ashes to remove stubborn buildup on the glass CAUTION Do not slam the doo...

Page 38: ...e Stove to become plugged with Fly Ash Figure 25 5 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 To remove the baffle See Figure 25 lift the back of the baffle up to clear the inner back of the stove and slide towards the front of the stove The baffle will slide out of the keyhole slo...

Page 39: ...the dealer for suggested frequency of cleaning equipment needed and procedures for cleaning Check the Vent Cap at least once every two months during the heating season to see if it has become plugged See Page 23 Preventing Chimney Fires 7 Gaskets Periodically inspect the condition of the rope gasket around the door window and ash door Replace as needed Yearly Maintenance Many dealers offer a Servi...

Page 40: ...25 2 The entire exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually We recommend you call your dealer for this service See figure 26 on the following page 3 The motor fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually See figure 26 on the following page 4 The exhaust fan should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually We recommend you call dealer for ...

Page 41: ... away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 2 Never use Gasoline gasoline 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 fro...

Page 42: ...Amp with the igniter running and approximately 2 Amp with out the igniter running 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 ...

Page 43: ...en check all Gaskets Doors and Door Latching Systems for air leaks Any leaks in these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload 3 My Stove isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the Stove What could be the cause of this a The door of the unit w...

Page 44: ...t has shut the Stove down The Convection Blower could be defective or may need 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 6 I turned the Stove on with the On Off switch and nothing happens First check to see if the Stove is plugged i...

Page 45: ...eedrate LED s 4 5 and 2 adjustments decreasing the feedrates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 29 9 Are there any adjustments that can be made 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 ...

Page 46: ...FI Premium Pellets 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 seconds This Program offers Self Ignition and is only for units that have the Versa Grate system Igniter installed used to adjust for variations within the PFI Premium Pellet Classification Program 4 is for adjusting for variations that occur with PFI Premium Pellets Ask your dealer before using this Program in your unit See page 24 for more info...

Page 47: ...9 R HINGE PINS CAST HOPPR LID 9 80P20089 R CAST HOPPER LID 10 80P52650 R MOUNTING BRACKET CAST FRONT PANEL 11 80P20093 R CAST FRONT FRAME 12 80P20094 R CAST FRONT PANEL 13 80P20100 R HINGE PINS CAST FRONT PANEL 14 80P20098 R CAST DOOR RIGHT 15 80P20097 R CAST DOOR LEFT 16 80P20101 R HINGE PINS CAST DOORS 17 80P20092 R CAST SIDE PANEL LEFT When installing the stove it is best to remove the castings...

Page 48: ...Hastings Installations and Operations Manual Page 48 Figure 34 Hastings Part Layout ...

Page 49: ...PLATE 12 80P53884 R GRATE WELDMENT 13 80P31168 R POT SIDE SHIELDS 14 80P54407 R BOLT IN SHAKER SYSTEM 15 80P52643 R POT SLIDER ROD 16 80P30280 R ASHPAN CLEANOUT COVER 17 80P53666 R ASH PAN 18 90065A255 R DROP CHUTE SCREW 19 80P53632 R BELLY PAN DOOR WELDMENT 20 80P30017 R SNOUT COVER 21 80P52652 R ASH LIP 22 80P52628 R VACUUM SWITCH 23 80P52629 R MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT 24 80P54182 R IGNITER TUBE ...

Page 50: ... ASSEMBLY 53 80P52954 R FRONT BUSHING PLATE 54 80P52955 R REAR BUSHING PLATE 55 80P52981 R SHAFT CAGE WELDMENT 56 80P52679 R REAR HOPPER SEAL 57 80P20403 R PLASTIC DUCT 8 58 80P53681 R SLIDE TOP STANDOFF PLATE 59 80P53785 R CONTROL BOARD MOUNT BOX 60 80P30523B R CONTROL BOARD 61 80P52658 R CONTROL BOARD COVER 62 80P52956 R AUGER WELDMENT 63 80P50858 R AUGER BUSHING WASHER 64 80P20248 R 5 8 COLLAR ...

Page 51: ...rranty have been met the manufacturer 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 TH...

Page 52: ... Trim and Draft Trim on the control board in the area below Feed Trim Circle one See point 2 on page 26 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 26 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 APPROVED FUEL PFI PREMIUM PELLETS PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 19 on page 27 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information ...

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