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Installation & Operations Manual

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Page 1: ... 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 Installation Operations Manual ...

Page 2: ...nting Determining Materials 12 Venting Termination Requirements 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney 16 Venting Hearth Mount 17 Floor Protection 18 Minimum Clearances 19 20 Combustion Air Requirements 21 Mobile Home Installation 22 23 Use of a Thermostat 23 24 Element MF Operation 25 Installation Check 25 Preventing Chimney Fires 25 Element P Approve...

Page 3: ...oix Clinker Theory 40 Clinker Ash Removal Multi Fuel pot 41 Daily Maintenance Multi Fuel Pot 42 44 Periodic Maintenance 45 47 Yearly Maintenance 47 48 Safe Operation 49 Wiring Schematic 50 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 51 55 Parts Breakdown Multi Fuel Pot Common parts 56 63 Warranty 64 Element MF Info Notes 65 Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support stcroixstoves com WEB...

Page 4: ...FINITION OF MULTI FUEL STOVE The word Multi Fuel Stove as used in this manual is interpreted to mean a corn wheat rye Distillers Grain pellets Cherry pits or wood pellet burning Multi Fuel Stove This model is not intended as the sole source of heat SAFETY TESTING The Element MF has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories in accordance with the proposed ASTM E 1509 2004 ...

Page 5: ...de air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the building 2 All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and correctly installed Follow vent manufacturer s instructions Seal all joints with high temperature silicone to create an airtight seal 3 WARNING The high temperature paint on this Multi Fuel Stove may take several hours of bur...

Page 6: ...ses the Multi Fuel Burn System The Multi Fuel Burn System is the St Croix Patented Clinker Removal System This burn pot allows the clinker to be removed without loosing the fire in the pot This eliminates the need of having to re light the Element MF after removing the clinker This burn system does not have Self Ignition It is approved for Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellet...

Page 7: ...Element MF Stove 7 Figure 2 Multi Fuel Burn System approved with the following Fuels Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellets ...

Page 8: ...take from Base of Stove G Front of Stove to Back of Stove D Center of Stove to Center of Air Intake H Front of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Element MF 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 9: ... keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Corn Wheat Rye have higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain types of installations Install the Element MF with a minimum of the Vent system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house Insulate the vent system if in doubt Check with the manufacturer of...

Page 10: ...ames A Ryder Simpson Dura Vent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local 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 MULTI FUEL STOVE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces pote...

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: ... 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 Element MF 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 Battery Backup o...

Page 13: ... 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 air vents a Wit...

Page 14: ...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 located less than...

Page 15: ...T 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: ...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 7 Figure 8 Venting into Masonry Chimney V...

Page 17: ... 9 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 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 need to be insulated to keep ...

Page 18: ...of a fireplace The Hearth Non Combustible pad 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 10 Floor protection Top View ...

Page 19: ...orner 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: ... 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 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: ... 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 o...

Page 22: ...le of the Mobile Home Not for use in Recreational Vehicles Figure 17 1 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM 2 WARNING COMBUSTION AIR MUST COME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOBILE HOME FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CREATE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME AND COULD DISRUPT PROPER VENTING AND OPERATION OF THE PELLET STOVE 3 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE ...

Page 23: ... of all after setting the thermostat to your desired heating needs the stove will operate accordingly to uniformly maintain your desired temperature setting Secondly the fuel consumption is being optimized which ultimately results in lowering your seasonal heating costs While the room temperature remains cooler than your desired thermostat setting the stove will operate at any of the 5 HEAT ADJUST...

Page 24: ...erminal has been pre wired to the thermostat wire Terminal on the back of the control board See figure 19 Figure 19 NOTE Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount the thermostat for accurate room temperature measurements Figure 18 ...

Page 25: ...om burning Corn Wheat Rye or Distillers Grain Pellets is detrimental to the venting system Only buy Venting Systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Element MF and by periodic inspection and cleaning of the chimney When wood is burned it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture t...

Page 26: ...e required for clinker removal The stove is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality corn incorrect operation poor maintenance or incorrect installation PELLETS Contact your dealer for more information on PFI approved wood pellet fuel The Element MF comes equipped with a Multi Fuel burn pot installed that has Removable Side Shields The side shields can be removed to clean the pot This g...

Page 27: ...ool Rye is also a small lightweight grain extra residue will blow out of the burnpot as it burns If an excessive amount seems to be blowing out of the pot adjust the damper by closing it a small amount at a time Read the section covering the Combustion Air Damper on page 36 39 PRE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS STATED TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION 1 Ca...

Page 28: ...DD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE CAUTION Hot Surfaces Keep Children away Do not touch during Operation WARNING Risk of Fire Do not operate with the Firebox door or Ash Removal doors open Do not store Fuel or other Combustible material within marked Installation Clearances Inspect and Clean Flues and Chimneys regularly DANGER Risk of Fire or Explosion Do not burn Garbage Gasoline Drain Oil or other F...

Page 29: ...MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT MF As the Cycle Time increases the Feedrate decreases If the incorrect program is chosen for a specific fuel the burnpot will overload Use caution when using this feature The default program to use with the Element MF is Program 1 Program 2 is for Tweaking the unit for different fuel and installation conditions To change the program the Stove must be ...

Page 30: ... buttons on the control board Two of these buttons the Heat Level and Trim Buttons have a High Low side to advance 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 Element MF is running on Figure 21 The LED Light bar is also used during the Diagnostic process see pages 33 35 for more details 1 T...

Page 31: ...Press and hold the Auger Feed button then press the Trim High or Low button This will change the fan voltage approximately 2 5 volts up or down from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on Use these adjustments in conjunction with the damper 5 The Thermostat Slide Switch allows the Stove...

Page 32: ...ding Fuel on the 1 setting If the board senses P O F then the stove has started successfully d If the board fails to sense P O F after 5 minutes it will repeat the last step and continue feeding fuel on the 1 setting for 5 more minutes e The board will check for P O F again If the board still fails to sense the Proof of Fire switch the stove will go into Safety shutdown See section on Diagnostic F...

Page 33: ...rol board will not feed any fuel nor respond to any of the buttons Once Vacuum has been restored the unit will revert back to normal operation 2 The Proof of Fire switch This switch will sense the temperature of the Exhaust rising during start up If the Exhaust temperature does not reach 110 degrees F or if during use the temperature drops below 110 degrees F the Stove will go into Internal Alarm ...

Page 34: ...ng system is very accurate The monitoring takes place from a remote location it can sense an object as small as one pellet and does not depend on sensing temperatures Temperature sensing is difficult at this location because it monitors an area that fluctuates between extremely hot temperatures during High Burn and lower temperatures in the pot during Low Burn By monitoring this area the stove wil...

Page 35: ...e you access to the Reflector and the viewing lens on the left side of the stove Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easily slides out of the bracket for cleaning The Reflector may also be cleaned by gently wiping the reflector with a soft cloth 5 Hopper Lid Switch The hopper lid switch will shut off the auger motor when the hopper lid is open Be sure the lid closes completely ...

Page 36: ... the damper Once the Element MF has been lit for the first time the damper will need to be adjusted The process is different for Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Pellets than Pellets Cherry Pits This may take some time so please be patient during this process After the damper has been adjusted to the unique installation in your home the control board automatically increases the Combustion Fan Volta...

Page 37: ... the fuel started feeding into the pot the unit should be burning fine and an adjustment is most likely not needed b Advance the heat setting to 2 and let the Stove burn at this setting for an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced Most likely the unit will be burning fine at this point c Advance the heat setting to 3 and let the Stove burn at this setting for an hour Check the burn pot ...

Page 38: ...lity of the pellets you are burning may have changed If the stove is dirty clean it before adjusting the damper Procedure for Adjusting the Damper when Burning Pellets When burning Pellets make sure to check for the formation of creosote in the unit and venting system constantly running the stove on a low setting with too much combustion air may cause creosote to form Burn pot temperatures can be ...

Page 39: ...e Distillers Grain Cherry Pits or Pellets will be a little slower in reacting to a thermostat than the typical Gas or Electric stove With this in mind the low setting can be adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of fuel used This will allow the heat output to be matched to the size of the home A larger home will require more heat than a small one Keep in mind that the Stove is constantly pro...

Page 40: ...his constant source of energy is lost and now it becomes more difficult to burn these fuels When corn wheat or rye is not burning properly it tends to stick together and form a clump in the burn pot It is impossible for air to flow through this clump and soon the pot will overload and the fire goes out This is where some manufacturers use the stirring mechanism to break up the clump of corn wheat ...

Page 41: ...ting the 2 areas of the burn pot The burning fuel on top and the clinker on the bottom 2 The Slide Out Bottom This allows the bottom to be pulled out so the clinker can drop out of the bottom of the burn pot 3 The program on the control board To drop the clinker you set the board to the 1 setting for a couple of seconds and then return the setting to the desired level This starts a timed delay in ...

Page 42: ... Drop the Clinker approximately every 40 hours This may vary depending on the quality of Fuel used 2 Continuous burning of the Multi Fuel Stove at the High burn setting 5 Drop the Clinker approximately every 18 hours This may vary depending on the quality of Fuel used The Daily Maintenance will mainly focus on 4 areas in the Element MF removing the clinkers from the ash pan if needed dropping the ...

Page 43: ...e the Ashpan is not too full to receive a clinker If the Ashpan is too full the clinker may not drop all the way through This will not allow the Slide Out Bottom to be closed If this happens empty the Ashpan and restart the unit 3 The Slide Out Bottom See figure 27 Now you are ready to drop the clinker from the burn pot Pull the bottom out in one quick motion and let the clinker drop into the ash ...

Page 44: ...d wipe the window with a cloth or paper towel and glass cleaner This will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the unit is cold CAUTION Do not slam the door Do not operate the Multi Fuel Stove with a broken or cracked glass Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer There are 2 things to ke...

Page 45: ...urn grate holes whenever needed Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object Nail Drill Bit etc to clean out plugged holes See Figure 28 below Figure 28 Burnpot Slide out Bottom Removal To remove the Burnpot from the Stove the Coal Rake must be pulled back so the pot will clear it Open the Firebox door of the Multi Fuel Stove and you will see 2 Hex head screws Loosen the first screw enough to a...

Page 46: ...al Cleanout behind the Ashpan This cleanout gives access to the transition area behind the back wall all the way back to below the Combustion Fan If the stove seems plugged this area needs cleaning Figure 29 Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the Corn wheat rye or pellets Failure to clean the Ash Traps will cause the Stove to become plugged with Fly ...

Page 47: ... 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 system at least once every two months during the heating season See Page 25 Preventing Chimne...

Page 48: ...e firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually See figure 30 below 4 The exhaust fan should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually Call dealer for this service Annual oiling of the motors is not needed See figure 30 below 5 The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually Annual oiling of the motors is not needed See figure 30 below Figure 30 ...

Page 49: ...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 Incomplete combustion such as occurs during start up and shut down or incorrect...

Page 50: ...gniter 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 Element MF are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components ...

Page 51: ...rs 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 caused the Stove to go out a The door of the unit was left open longer than...

Page 52: ...ction and re light the Stove or tighten the setscrew on the auger shaft 5 My Stove isn t burning and the 4 LED light is blinking This means the high Limit 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 ...

Page 53: ...Why is my glass dirty Normal operation of your St Croix Stove will produce a light build up on the glass that wipes off with a dry paper towel However extended burning on the low setting only will produce a tan color These types of build up on the glass are normal A heavy black build up on the glass could indicate a problem Solution Adjust the combustion air damper or combustion fan voltage If thi...

Page 54: ...creasing the Feed Rates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 33 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 ...

Page 55: ...1 5 second cycle time The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits This program does have Self Ignition and is used in units that have the Versa Grate System Igniter installed This program is not for use with the Element MF Program 4 10 0 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program is for use with Cherry Pits only This program does have Self Ignition a...

Page 56: ...Element MF Stove 56 Figure 37 Element MF Parts ...

Page 57: ...Element MF Stove 57 Figure 38 Element MF Parts ...

Page 58: ...Element MF Stove 58 Figure 39 Element MF Parts ...

Page 59: ...Element MF Stove 59 Figure 40 Figure 41 Element MF Parts ...

Page 60: ...Element MF Stove 60 Sensor System Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Element MF Parts ...

Page 61: ...68 R COAL RAKE ROD 20 80P52627 R POT SLIDER ROD 21 80P54184 R POT SLIDER WELDMENT 22 80P54183 R MULTI FUEL POT WELDMENT 23 80P30927 R DECORATIVE GRILL RIGHT 24 80P30926 R DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT 25 80P52567 R TUBE SCRAPER ROD 26 80P30924 R BRICK RIGHT SIDE PANEL 27 80P30923 R BRICK LEFT SIDE PANEL 28 80P54181 R STEEL BRICK BACK PANEL 29 80P52366 R HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 30 80P30697 R HOPPER LID SWITCH...

Page 62: ... 59 NOT USED NOT USED 60 NOT USED NOT USED 61 NOT USED NOT USED 62 NOT USED NOT USED 63 80P54280 R HOPPER WELDMENT 64 80P20278 R AUGER MOTOR 65 80P20248 R 5 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 66 80P54074 R MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND END CAP 67 80P20245 R AUGER GASKET 68 80P50858 R AUGER BUSHING WASHER 69 80P52956 R AUGER WELDMENT 70 80P30191 R MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 71 80P30521 R COMBUSTION FAN 72 80P52889 R EXH...

Page 63: ...86 10 24X3 8BSHCS 10 24 X 3 8 BUTTON SOCKET CAP SCREW 87 80P53677 R MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY 88 8X1 2HWHTEK B 8 X 1 2 HWH TEK SCREW BLACK 89 80P52947 R DOOR WELDMENT 90 80P52375 R DOOR GLASS 91 80P20022 R GLASS GASKET 44 92 80P52357 R GLASS RETAINER ...

Page 64: ...cturer 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 Element MF being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Multi Fuel Stove NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO ...

Page 65: ...r failure or if the units gets unplugged the trim settings will be lost Feed Trim Circle one See point 3 on page 31 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 31 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 FUEL Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLERS GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 20 on page 29 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information ...

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