Dansons Group GLOW BOY FGB Owner'S Manual Download

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Classic Insert / Built-In

READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR HEATER.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,

BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH!

Installation shall conform to CAN/CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and

Equipment in Canada and NFPA 211 Chimney, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in th e USA

Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirement s in your area.

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Summary of Contents for GLOW BOY FGB

Page 1: ...Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment in Canada and NFPA 211 Chimney Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in th e USA Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions a...

Page 2: ...reatly from company to company from load to load and occasionally from bag to bag 4 Be extra 5 Remember that most operational dilemmas with a pellet stove are usually traced back to Improper installat...

Page 3: ...E 10 LIMITED WARRANTY 40 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DETERMING SIZE DISTANCE 11 TERMINATION 12 PLANNING OUTSIDE AIR 13 APPLIANCE PLACEMENT 14 FLOOR PROTECTION CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES INSTALLATION TOOLS OF T...

Page 4: ...ppliance Keep all such liquids well away from the appliance while it is in use This heater must be connected to a standard 115 V 60 Hz 3 prong grounded electrical outlet in accor dance with local buil...

Page 5: ...ner with a tight lid and placed on a non combustible surface or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal The exhaust system should be checked twice a year minimum...

Page 6: ...t of your stove along with gases into the atmosphere Your stove s heat output can be adjusted from setting 1 4 through the FEED RATE touch pad to vary your heat output from Low to High The room air fa...

Page 7: ...H Your pellet appliance has a high temperature limit switch installed If the temperature at the back of the firebox reaches approximately 250 F the switch will shut off the electricity going to the Va...

Page 8: ...ty Bay View Freestanding 60 lbs Approx Burn time at lowest setting 48 hrs Hopper Capacity Bay View Insert Built in 40 60 lbs Approx Burn time at lowest setting 27 48 Hopper Capacity Freestanding Step...

Page 9: ...hand for warranty COMPLETE THIS CHECK LIST WHILE INSTALLING YOUR MULT FUEL APPLIANCE _____ Carefully read the ENTIRE installation section first Twice is better _____ Read the Installing Freestanding...

Page 10: ...vent VENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A Clean Out Tee 4 must be installed at the bottom of all vertical runs These Tee s are to assist in periodically cleaning the vent Single or Double clean out tees may be u...

Page 11: ...quivalent and the Altitude above sea level NOTE In some cases it may be necessary to contact Dansons Customer Service personal to determine acceptable venting configurations and altitude adjustments 1...

Page 12: ...Minimum 1 clearance above any door or window that opens C Minimum 3 clearance from any adjacent building D Minimum 7 clearance above any grade when adjacent to public walkways E Minimum 2 clearance a...

Page 13: ...st 1 foot away from the exhaust system termination When outside air is taken from an existing chimney the exhaust system must not terminate in the same chimney The outside air pipe on your stove is 2...

Page 14: ...the section Alcove Installation Stove and floor protection must be installed on a level secure floor NOTE It is important for your appliance to be level Leveling should occur below the floor protectio...

Page 15: ...in depth depending on the brand of PL vent used Before placing the stove connect the Tee and measure off the 3 clearance ALCOVE INSTALLATION Minimum clearances to combustibles Figure 14 15 2 inch from...

Page 16: ...ts Flashlight Wire stripper and wire cutter Hammer Bubble Level Utility knife Adjustable pliers 6 to 8 inches Small hand broom and dustpan Furniture and Floor Protection Supplies Caulking tube of RTV...

Page 17: ...7 16 nuts supplied and secure tightly 6 Place a bead of RTV silicone around the end collar of the Quick Connect of your stove s exhaust C Firmly push the PL vent pipe adaptor J into the bead of RTV si...

Page 18: ...ent outside air source with a inch screen over the inlet Figure 26 B C D For transportation all chimney vent above the mobile home must be removed Chimney PL Vent must be 3 or 4 PL Vent and must exten...

Page 19: ...n case of power failure Follow the same basic steps in locating your appliance attaching the exhaust system and outside air intake to your stove as the previous examples 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main Floor Ver...

Page 20: ...610 Clearances obtained from the masonry fireplace tests are also relevant for installation in factory built fireplaces Installation must include a full height listed chimney liner meeting type HT req...

Page 21: ...HAS BEEN ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE A FIREPLACE INSERT AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON PRIOR TO RE USE AS A CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE When installing into a masonry chimney it is recommended t...

Page 22: ...directly into a wall as either a horizontal or vertical vent installation see figure 27 28 The exhaust installation requirements are the same as for a freestanding stove Refer to Installing Freestand...

Page 23: ...re building another room to your home You want it to be as energy efficient as the rest of your home Minimum Required Traditional Unit Only Traditional Minimum BayView Unit Only Side Clearance 3 in 22...

Page 24: ...over FINE TUNNING YOUR STOVE later in this manual OPENING AND CLOSING THE MAIN DOOR Open the stove door by rotating the handle COUNTER CLOCKWISE toward the TOP of the stove until the handle is about t...

Page 25: ...rmal operating temperatures your stove will continue to run If the fire does not light and or burn properly the electricity to your stove s components will be shut off at the end of 15 minutes The FAN...

Page 26: ...4 Lights Feed Rates 3 4 Feed Rates 1 4 Only be concerned with the lights All others do not effect the mode selection process FEED RATE NOTE The Starting Point of the cycle depends on what mode the co...

Page 27: ...at 1 cycle When the temperature in the room drops to the level set at the thermostat the stove will again cycle to the HIGH 2 3 or 4 preselected set ting For optimum heat transfer the FAN setting shou...

Page 28: ...he stove off Feed Rates 1 2 U UNDERSTANDING NDERSTANDING T THE HE C CONTROL ONTROL HI MED LOW FAN SPEED OFF FAN SPEED AUGER CYCLE Glow Boy Pellet Biomass www glowboystoves com 28 FINE TUNE ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 29: ...ED RATE or START touch pad The COMBUSTION FAN exhaust will start and operate at full speed for 60 seconds then adjust downward to match feed rate 1 The CONVECTION FAN heating will start and the LED wi...

Page 30: ...NLET DAMPER This will have to be set as the factory can not send the units out with the damper pre set This is done to accommodate a wide range of installations elevations and fuel type and quality Sl...

Page 31: ...tput and visa versa Pellet feed rate at the same fuel settings may vary greatly from brand to brand and may vary somewhat from batch to batch within the same brand FINES FINES in pellets are pieces of...

Page 32: ...next heating season unless properly stored If you do decide to carry it over make sure to check the corn for proper moisture content FACTORS EFFECTING FEED RATES Generally the smaller and cleaner free...

Page 33: ...n grate Clean out the burn pot area of all debris CAUTION When replacing the grate make sure it fits properly in the burn pot WINDOW CLEANING COLD STOVE ONLY as hot glass may cause serious burns To en...

Page 34: ...e DOOR GASKET Inspect the main door gasket periodically The main door may be removed to have frayed broken or compacted gaskets replaced EXHAUST VENTING The by products of combustion contain small par...

Page 35: ...egar and water solution along with a rag Oven cleaner and window cleaners will leave a film on the glass that will attract smoke and creosote like a magnet Should a build up of creosote or carbon accu...

Page 36: ...OBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Stove Will Not Start 1 No electrical power Ensure the stove is plugged in to a 120VAC electrical outlet and a Surge Protection unit Check outlet for electrical power and proper vo...

Page 37: ...Remove all ash and clinkers Ensure air holes are free of debris or build up 3 Igniter is not glowing Remove burn grate close door and re start the appliance If the igniter does not glow red inside th...

Page 38: ...e or smoke smell spillage 1 Exhaust System Hi Heat RTV silicone all joints even manufactured Ensure venting is gas tight Inspect exhaust fan and gasket area ensure a tight fit Proper maintenance and c...

Page 39: ...haft Assembly KS5080 1240 Burn Grate Super Grate KS5020 1040 Combustion Fan w gasket KS5020 1070 Convection Fan w gasket KS5040 1090 Control Board AcuTron 2 Door Assembly black Door Assembly brass tri...

Page 40: ...Burning other than quality wood pellets may void the warranty The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due to misuse improper handling or modifications The limited warranty registration card mu...

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