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FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC, Canada V4G 1H4

920-412a

07.28.22

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment,

alteration, service or maintenance can

cause injury, property damage, or loss of

life. Refer to this manual. For assistance or

additional information consult an authorized

installer or service agency.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed

by an authorized installer or service agency.

Tested by:

Greenfire

GF40-2

OWNER’S & INSTALLATION MANUAL

Freestanding Pellet Stove

Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation

inspection requirements in your area.

LEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET-

BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT

IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

Installer:

Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this

manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner

Please keep these instructions for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for GF40-2

Page 1: ...must be performed by an authorized installer or service agency Tested by Greenfire GF40 2 OWNER S INSTALLATION MANUAL Freestanding Pellet Stove Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET BURNING ROOM HEATER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT...

Page 2: ...NG This pellet heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation It is against federal regulations to operate this pellet heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual WARNING This wood pellet has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this pellet heat...

Page 3: ...ntal Exhaust Through Wall Installation 17 Through Wall Vertical Rise Horizontal Termination Installation Freestanding 18 Inside Vertical Installations 19 Outside Vertical Installations 19 Hearth Mount Installation 20 Top Vent Adaptor Kit 3 to 6 Flue Adaptor 21 Thermostat Install 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Board Functions 23 Automatic Safety Features 23 Operating Your Pellet Stove 24 Turning...

Page 4: ... Capacity up to 67 lb 28 Kg Voltage 110 120 V Max Current 4 1 Amps Consumption on High 3 1 lb hr 1 4 Kg hr Consumption on Low 1 3 lb hr 0 6 Kg hr Note Consumption will vary with the type of fuel used 4 GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 4 dimensions ...

Page 5: ...fié pour une installation au Canada et aux États Unis Manufactured in Canada for Fabriqué au Canada pour FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd Delta BC Canada DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL NE PAS ENLEVER CETTE ÉTIQUETTE OUTPUT Rating Puissance de sortie 6 881 to 23 892 BTU Hr 2 01 to 7 00 kWh 559 B A C 8 200 mm 5 5 140 mm 4 100 mm A Sidewall to unit Du mur latéral à l appareil B Backwall to unit Du ...

Page 6: ...vels can result in loss of consciousness and death Do not burn with insufficient combustion air A periodic check is recommended to ensure proper combustion air is admitted to the combustion chamber Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by adjusting the slider damper located on the left side of the stove When installing the stove in a mobile home it must be electrically grounded to the stee...

Page 7: ...f the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire If necessary spray with fire extinguisher or water from the garden hose IMPORTANT Do not operate the stove again until you are certain the chimney and its lining have not been damaged FUEL This pellet stove is designed and approved to only burn wood pellet fuel with up to 3 ash content Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation...

Page 8: ...UIDS Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in the heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use SMOKE DETECTOR Smoke detectors should be installed and maintained in the structure when installing and operating a pellet burning appliance OPERATION The ash pan and door must be closed s...

Page 9: ... 3 maximum Standard grade Moisture Content 8 maximum Heat Content approximately 8200 BTU per pound minimum ASH The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of cleaning The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily A low ash fuel may allow longer intervals between cleaning CLINKERING Clinkers are silica sand or other i...

Page 10: ...equire a grounded extension cord to reach the nearest electrical outlet The use of a surge protected power bar is highly recommended 7 Stove must sit on a non combustible pad that extends six inches in front of the door or the included hearth pad GF40 025 Removing Your Pellet Stove From the Crate 1 Start by removing the crating and unit bag you will need a pry bar and hammer to remove the crating ...

Page 11: ...ad must be used when on combustible material A certified non combustible Hearth Pad with a minimum R Value of at least 0 84 must be placed underneath the unit and extend six inches in front of the unit measured from the glass If the GF40 is installed on carpet the use of a solid non combustible Hearth Pad must be used under leveling legs Figure 2 Hearth Pad Install Hearth Installation GF40 Freesta...

Page 12: ...es are for the safety of the property To avoid overheating and damaging the appliance these clearances should be maintained for non combustibles also A Side wall to unit 8 inches 200 mm B Back wall to unit 5 1 2 inches 140 mm C Back wall to Chimney Connector 4 inches 100mm D Corner to unit 3 inches 75 mm E Glass to Hearth Pad 6 inches 150 mm F Glass to Hearth Pad 7 3 8 inches 187 mm Figure 3 Minim...

Page 13: ...imes Be sure to leave room for servicing routine cleaning and maintenance These are inside dimensions Minimum Alcove Width 36 inches 915 mm Minimum Alcove Height 48 inches 1220 mm Minimum Alcove Depth 30 inches 762 mm Alcove Clearances Figure 4 Minimum Alcove Clearances GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 13 13 installation ...

Page 14: ...t no guarantee against such incidents NOTE Venting terminals shall not be recessed into walls or siding Letter Minimum Clearance Description A 24 in 61 cm Above grass top of plants wood or any other combustible materials B 48 in 122 cm Beside below any door or window that may be opened 18 46 cm if outside fresh air installed C 12 in 30 cm Above any door or window that may be opened 9 23 cm if outs...

Page 15: ...ling legs are adjusted Outside Fresh Air Connection Outside fresh air is mandatory when installing this unit in airtight homes R2000 and mobile homes A Fresh air intake is strongly recommended for all installations Failure to install a fresh air intake may result in improper combustion as well as the unit smoking during power failures When connecting to an outside fresh air source do not use plast...

Page 16: ...ndatory Secure outside air connections directly to fresh air intake pipe and secure with three screws evenly spaced CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Figure 8 Mobile Home Installation Minimum clearances must be maintained for a corner installation as shown in figure 9 GF40 1 4 Lag Bolts Securely Fastened Ground Wire Directly to...

Page 17: ...t hole size and clearance to combustibles 5 Install the wall thimble as per the instructions written on the thimble Maintain an effective vapour barrier in accordance with local building codes 6 Install a length of 3 75 mm or 4 100 mm vent pipe into the wall thimble The pipe should install easily into the thimble 7 Connect the exhaust vent pipe to the exhaust pipe on the stove Seal the connection ...

Page 18: ...e to the back pressure in the exhaust caused by airflow around the structure Follow vent manufacturer guidelines for installation of venting High temp sealant must be used when connecting vent pipe to the unit s starter pipe Improper seals at the vent joints may cause combustion by products to leak into the room where installed seal as required Through Wall Vertical Rise Horizontal Termination Ins...

Page 19: ...extend the pellet vent to go through the roof flashing 7 Ensure that the rain cap is approximately 24 600 mm above the roof 1 Install a tee with clean out on the outside of the house 2 Install PL vent upward from the tee Make sure that you install support brackets to keep the vent straight and secure 3 Install ceiling thimble and secure the flashing as you go through the roof 4 Ensure that the rai...

Page 20: ...Hearth Mount Installation Combustible Floor Masonry Fireplace Steel Plate or Flashing Flexible or Rigid 6 Stainless Steel Liner 10 25 4 cm Mantel Minimum 8 20 cm from top of stove Damper Removed or Fastened Open Clean out tee Flue Connector Min 6 15cm Hearth pad or other floor protection Rain cap Storm collar Seal plate cover plate Existing masonry ﬂue Vent pipe single wall stainless ﬂex pipe or s...

Page 21: ...a 12 or 24 Volt Thermostat using an 18 x 2 gauge wire from the unit to the thermostat If the unit has been placed in the HI LOW mode the unit will be taken to a low or idle setting when the thermostat is not calling for heat When the thermostat calls for heat the unit will go to the setting that is displayed on the control board Heat Indicator Connect Thermostat wires here Thermostat Wire Placemen...

Page 22: ... away from the unit Once the harness is unplugged you can easily access the circuit board and will be able to attach the thermostat wires to the thermostat connection shown in Figure 26 4 Use a small flat head screwdriver to tighten and secure the wires The wires should be run through the plastic bushing located at the back of the stove opposite side from the power cord 5 Reverse steps 3 1 Figure ...

Page 23: ...and Off 7 ROOM AIR FAN ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn convection fan On or Off 8 HEAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS When pressed will change the heat level setting of the unit up or down 9 HEAT OUTPUT INDICATOR Shows the present heat output setting Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove A The stove and insert have a low limit safety switch located on the housing of the exhaust blower If the exhaust...

Page 24: ...ove Off MANUAL and HI LOW mode To turn the unit OFF simply press the ON OFF button This will stop the feed of pellets The blowers will continue to operate and cool the stove down When cool enough the stove will turn off AUTO OFF mode To turn the unit OFF turn the thermostat down or off NOTE The unit will run on low for three 3 minutes before it turns off C The unit is equipped with a vacuum switch...

Page 25: ...reating clinkers hard silica ash build up Guidelines For Fine Tuning For Fuel Quality Due to fuel quality the slider damper and control board trims may need to be fine tuned 1 If the unit builds up on all settings the slider damper rod should be pulled out in small increments to give the unit more air 2 If the unit has excesses ash build up in the liner on the lower feed settings the Combustion Bl...

Page 26: ...rflows the burn pot or there is a build up of clinkers this is an indication that the pellet fuel quality is poor the stove may need cleaning or the air adjusted Check the stove for ash build up clean if required and adjust the damper to produce the proper clean combustion HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES 2 3 days A rod is located in the center of the stove just above the door behind the top louvers see Figur...

Page 27: ...les Monitor the ash level of the firebox every week and vacuum out as needed Remember that different pellet fuels will have different ash contents Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality Refer to Safety Warnings And Recommendations for disposal of ashes Vacuum the inside of the ash pan compartment inside the pedestal including the hole at the top back of the compartment Rep...

Page 28: ... penetrating oil Remove the four screws that hold the side panels in place With the tip of a flat screwdriver gently lift up the side panels and remove the side panels Pull the center panel out Vacuum thoroughly Re install panel by inserting center panel Place the side panels back into the firebox locking them into place and re install the two screws on each side Clean thoroughly Note Screws that ...

Page 29: ...re working properly You may use high temp anti seize on door hinges for smoother operation POST SEASON CLEAN UP Once you are finished using the pellet appliance for the season unplug the stove for added electrical protection It is very important that the stove be thoroughly cleaned and serviced Pellet stove should be regularly service for optimum efficiency and prolonged life DOOR GLASS REPLACEMEN...

Page 30: ...er for fuel Incorrect air damper setting Excessive air may consume the fire too quickly before the next drop of fuel leaving completely unburned fuel in the burn pot liner Insufficient air will cause build up further restricting the air flow through the Burn Pot Liner This in turn will cause the fuel to burn cold and very slowly Fuel may build up and smother the fire In this case clean the burn po...

Page 31: ...n replace the Combustion Blower To reset Circuit Board after a trouble code push the ON OFF button 5 Auger light flashes but auger motor does not turn at all If the Auger gear box does not turn but the motor s armature does try to spin then the auger is jammed Try to break apart jam by poking at the jam through the drop tube If this fails then empty the hopper and remove the Auger Cover Remember t...

Page 32: ... slightly poor quality pellets will require slightly higher settings If the stove goes out and there are partially burned pellets left in the burn pot liner the stove has shut down due to a lack of air exhaust temperature or power failure Adjust the Slider Damper Adjust the trim settings Check to see if the stove needs a more complete cleaning Turn the Heat Level up slightly poor quality pellets w...

Page 33: ...llow Grey Grey Grey Grey Purple Purple Blue 115V Black 220V Brown Black Black Black Blue Black Armor Cable Supplied Vacuum Switch Combustion Blower Optional Exterior Exhaust Blower Power Cord Ground Ignitor Exhaust Temperature Sensor 5 Amp Fuse High Limit Temperature Sensor Convection Blower Auger Motor Common Hot Thermostat GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 33 33 maintenance ...

Page 34: ...094 CONTROL PANEL DECAL 16 GF40 016 AUGER 17 GF40 017 HEAT EXCHANGER SCRAPER ROD 18 GF40 018 DRAFT SLIDER 19 GF40 019 DOOR HINGE BRACKET 20 GF40 021 BURN POT LINER 21 GF40 020 BURN POT 22 GF40 022 ASH PAN 23 GF40 023 INNER DOOR 24 GF40 024 OUTER DOOR 25 GF40 025 HEARTH PAD 26 GF40 026 CABINET SIDES L R 27 GF40 027 BOTTOM CABINET SIDE BRACKETS 28 GF40 029 TOP CABINET SIDE BRACKETS 29 GF40 030 OUTER...

Page 35: ... SCRAPER TOOL 48 GF55 048 CLEANING BRUSH 50 920 412 GF40 USERS MANUAL 51 GF40 012 DOOR GASKET ROPE 52 936 299 ASH PAN GASKET SOLD PER FOOT 4 FEET REQUIRED 53 GF55 015 COMBUSTION BLOWER MOUNTING GASKET 54 GF55 016 COMBUSTION BLOWER GASKET 55 GF40 920 TOP VENT ADAPTOR KIT 56 GF40 054 ASH COVER PLATE N S GF40 053 MINI BACKDRAFT FLAP WITH OVAL GASKET N S 3PVP X6 3 76 MM TO 6 152 MM FLUE INCREASER SIMP...

Page 36: ...36 18 37 19 33 32 23 24 22 21 20 35 25 26 27 28 29 34 30 38 37A 51 52 GF40 STEEL 36 GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 36 parts list 55 56 GF40 STEEL 36 GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 36 parts list ...

Page 37: ...9 3 1 17 13 12 11 10 5 4 8 2 7 15 14 16 GF40 Components 6 GF40 COMPONENTS GF40 Freestanding Pellet Stove 37 37 parts list ...

Page 38: ...nly unless herein specified otherwise Any part s found to be defective during the warranty period as outlined above will be repaired or replaced at FPI s option through an accredited distributor dealer or pre approved and assigned agent provided that the defective part is returned to the distributor dealer or agent for inspection if requested by FPI Alternatively FPI may at its own discretion full...

Page 39: ...axed cartons compressed pre manufactured logs lack of regular maintenance and upkeep acts of God weather related problems from hurricanes tornados earthquakes floods lightning strikes bolts or acts of terrorism or war which result in malfunction of the appliance are not covered under the terms of this Limited Lifetime Warranty FPI has no obligation to enhance or modify any unit once manufactured i...

Page 40: ...onal terms which may be applicable to this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Customers should contact the authorized selling dealer to obtain warranty service In the event the authorized selling dealer is unable to provide warranty service please contact FPI by mail at the address listed below Please include a brief description of the problem and your address email and telephone contact info...

Page 41: ...ion Form or Register online immediately at the above Web Site Warranty Details Serial Number required Purchase Date required mm dd yyyy Product Details Product Model required Dealer Details Dealer Name required Dealer Address Dealer Phone Installer Date Installed mm dd yyyy Your Contact Details required Name Address Phone Email For purchases made in CANADA FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd ...

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