Installation, Operating and Service Manual
For safe installation and operation of your pellet Fire, read and follow the safety instructions on pages 5 & 6 and
throughout the manual.
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OPERATING MODES
There are three distinct operating modes that control the Fire.
STARTING MODE
When the fire is not operating the Controller has all outputs turned off. It is monitoring for either a manual command for
starting or the internal time clock checks for auto startup time. When it is time to start, the Fire commences the
STARTING MODE. During the STARTING MODE the “On/Off” LED remains on. The Igniter is activated, the Exhaust
Fan is activated and the Auger is activated on the lowest heat setting. In the STARTING MODE the Pellet Feed switch
is permitted to function to provide more pellets into the Burn Pot Liner. The Controller then waits for a temperature rise
at the Exhaust Temperature Sensor (Approximately 50ºC). Once the temperature rise is detected the Ignitor is
switched off, there is a four (4) minute waiting period to allow the pellets to achieve an even burn across the Burn Pot
Liner before the Convection Blower is activated and the Fire goes to the RUNNING MODE. The Convection Blower will
track the exhaust temperature to prevent cold air from being blown into the room. As the Fire heats up the Convection
Blower will move up through the Heat Settings until it arrives at the selected Heat Setting. If a temperature rise is not
detected, the Fire goes to the STOPPING MODE after 20-minutes and IGN FAIL will display.
NOTE: If no temperature rise is detected the Convection Blower remains off.
RUNNING MODE
During the RUNNING MODE all switches function during normal operation of the Fire.
STOPPING MODE
When a manual or Timer “Off” command is received, or the exhaust temperature drops below 35ºC, the Fire enters
STOPPING MODE. During the STOPPING MODE the Auger Feed Motor is turned off immediately, 20 minutes later
the Exhaust Fan and the Convection blowers are turned off. During STOPPING MODE, as the Fire cools down the
Convection Blower will move down through the Heat Settings until it the Fire turns off. During this mode the “On/Off”
LED flashes. The damper should be fully opened when the fire is turned off.
PRE-OPERATION NOTES
1. Thoroughly read and understand this Manual. Pay particular attention to the maintenance and safety sections of this
Manual. Failure to familiarise yourself with the Fire and understand these instructions may cause unsatisfactory
performance or damage the fire.
2. Plug the fire in to the mains supply at least five minutes before turning the fire on, this enables the super capacitor to
commence charging and enables the display.
3. Check to see that the Flue is properly sealed, tight and correctly installed.
4. Remove protective materials such as plastic coverings, plastic bags, and other material shipped with the Fire.
5. Ensure that the Fire is connected to an electrically compliant earthed 240volt AC power source. Ensure that the
power provided is stable and not varying. Parkwood Pellet Fires recommends that a surge protector is fitted between
the Fire and power supply to minimise any power supply problems with the Fire.
6. Open the Hopper Lid and inspect the Hopper for foreign objects before filling with fuel. ENSURE THAT NO
FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE LEFT IN THE HOPPER BEFORE LOADING WITH APPROVED PELLET FUEL. Always
keep the hopper at least ¼ full.
7. The first time the Parkwood Pellet Fire is fired up, an odor and smoke may emanate from the Fire. This is oil from
the metal and the paint burning off and is quite normal. Once the Fire is “burnt in” (after first firing) no more smoke
should appear. The odor will remain for a little while.
8. Use premium quality fuel for best results. Poor quality fuel will adversely affect the performance of the Fire.
9. Use a soft damp cloth, followed by a soft dry cloth using a gentle wiping action to clean the Plated Door / Ash Sill.
DO NOT use abrasive materials or chemicals as they will harm the finish. Oil left from fingerprints will permanently
mark the plating.
