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Sensor System

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Versa Grate Motor Assembly  

 

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Содержание Element-P

Страница 1: ...ctions 1013 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 ...

Страница 2: ...ting 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 P Operation 25 Installation Check 25 Preventing Chimney Fires 25 Element P Approved ...

Страница 3: ...t Settings 37 Element P Maintenance 38 Versa Grate System 38 39 Daily Maintenance Versa Grate System 39 41 Periodic Maintenance 41 43 Yearly Maintenance 43 45 Safe Operation 44 Wiring Schematic 45 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 46 50 Element P Parts Breakdown 51 59 Warranty 60 Element P Info Notes 61 Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support stcroixstoves com WEB ADDRESS ww...

Страница 4: ... as used in this manual to describe the Element P is interpreted to mean an Stove that is approved to burn wood pellets Cherry Pits or a 50 50 percent Mixture of Wood pellets and Corn This model is not intended as the sole source of heat The Element P is approved for the above mentioned fuels only SAFETY TESTING The Element P has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories ...

Страница 5: ...ir 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 burning...

Страница 6: ...stems are interchangeable in the stove body This Manual covers the Element P which uses the Versa Grate System The Versa Grate System A Fully Automatic System that offers Self Ignition This system is approved for Pellets Cherry Pits and a mixture of 50 50 Pellets and Corn See Figure 2 on the next page ...

Страница 7: ...Element P 7 Figure 2 Versa Grate System Approved with the Following Fuels Pellets Cherry Pits and a 50 50 percent Mixture of Pellets and Corn ...

Страница 8: ...ake 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 P 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 ...

Страница 9: ...lement P Stove keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Corn has higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain installations Install the Element P 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 your v...

Страница 10: ...es A Ryder Simpson DuraVent 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 THE ELEMENT P STOVE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential...

Страница 11: ...T 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 ...

Страница 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 P 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 on ...

Страница 13: ...arports 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 Without...

Страница 14: ...ide 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 9 f...

Страница 15: ... 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 ...

Страница 16: ...es 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 Vent...

Страница 17: ...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 ven...

Страница 18: ...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 ...

Страница 19: ...er 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 ...

Страница 20: ...tallation 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 ...

Страница 21: ...d 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 to prevent bird...

Страница 22: ...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 MAI...

Страница 23: ...st 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 ADJU...

Страница 24: ...erminal on the back of the control board See figure 19 Read Frequently Asked Questions section in the Operations Manual to Troubleshoot the Thermostat Figure 19 NOTE Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount the thermostat for accurate room temperature measurements Figure 18 ...

Страница 25: ...rning corn is detrimental to the venting system If burning a mixture of Pellets and Corn only buy venting systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Element P 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 to f...

Страница 26: ...moisture content The keys to satisfactory performance are proper operation of the stove diligent maintenance and burning only dry clean quality corn Excessive Corn dust must be removed with a screen prior to using the corn NOTE Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with 3 16 mesh screening Large pieces of cob may plug the auger Clinkers and ash are by products of burning corn ...

Страница 27: ...ing operation may cause skin burns 6 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 7 A certain amount of carbon monoxide may be produced within the Stove as a by product of combustion All exhaust vent connections must be sealed with RTV silicone to assure a gas tight seal Any leaks into a confined area...

Страница 28: ...t 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 P is running on 1 The On Off button not only turns the Element P On and Off it also resets the board if one of the sensors has detected a problem and the board is flashing a Diagnost...

Страница 29: ...al Mode The Control Board controls all functions of the Element P 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 Stove is Fully Automatic in the T Stat Mode The unit is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Element P will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat dema...

Страница 30: ...sen 1 Program 1 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 2 Program 2 The Cycle Time is 13 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 3 Program 3 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS THE DEFAULT PROGRAM FOR USE WITH THE ELEMENT P This...

Страница 31: ...am 3 LED lights flash three times Program 4 LED lights flash four times Figure 21 Lighting Your Element P with the Versa Grate System Program 3 4 only 1 Make sure there are pellets in the hopper and the viewing door and ash pan door are closed 2 Push the On Off button on the control board See figure 21 Monitor the burn pot to make sure the stove starts up properly Once the On Off button has been p...

Страница 32: ...se the Proof of Fire switch the stove will go into Safety shutdown See Diagnostic Features on page 33 through 35 If the stove fails to start repeat steps listed above CAUTION NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE Shutting the Unit Off 1 Press the On Off switch once the lights will go off and the fire will go out in a few minutes The board essentially goes into Safety shutdown 2 As long as the temp...

Страница 33: ...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 and ...

Страница 34: ...ystem 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 will sh...

Страница 35: ... you access to the Reflector and the viewing lens on that 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 when ...

Страница 36: ... much draft Read PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES on Page 25 The damper on your Element P has been limited at the factory using a setscrew Do not move this screw a If a heavy black shiny build up that is difficult to wipe off is noticed on the glass and inner surfaces of the stove an adjustment decreasing the Combustion Air should be made The build up may not show up until the Stove runs in pilot mode Hea...

Страница 37: ...m the Burn Pot area and causes stubborn shiny black build up on the glass too much combustion air is also considered undesirable If you experience problems adjusting the stove during the Break In Period contact your dealer Thermostat Control Pilot Settings The Element P may be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature The Element P may react a little slower to a the...

Страница 38: ... burning rate of pellets increases The benefit of this feature is that the stove can operate for longer periods of time with most fuels without the grate requiring cleaning If the flame becomes dark orange is accompanied by black smoke or burns with a lazy motion it s time to clean the grate When you first operate your stove or whenever you change fuels check to determine needed cleaning frequency...

Страница 39: ...ned while the stove is hot Follow these steps a Wear a leather glove that covers the lower arm b Turn the Stove to Heat Level 1 and allow 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 scraper provided to move the burning pellets to one side of the grate leaving the ash in the bottom of the grate See Figure 25 e Rake the ...

Страница 40: ...ure 25 to determine emptying frequency needed NOTE Do not use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose Hot coals may cause your vacuum filter to catch fire Place ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial ...

Страница 41: ...e Periodic Maintenance CAUTION Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Stove is shut off and cold 1 Ashpan Empty the ash pan when it appears full approximately once a week The frequency of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the quality and amount of fuel being used Carefully check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening 2 Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate Clean...

Страница 42: ...e and slide towards the front of the stove The baffle will slide out of the keyhole slots and drop down When putting the baffle back in the stove make sure the tabs are in the keyhole slots and the back of the baffle is lifted up over the inner back Clean the baffle on a regular basis Frequency of cleaning depends on amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the fuel Fuel with low ash content ...

Страница 43: ...eration prolong the life of the Element P and help preserve its aesthetic appeal NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Open the Left and Right side panels of the Element P to gain access to components in the back of the stove Carefully clean or vacuum any dust cobwebs and household dust Carefully vacuum around the fan motors If electrical wires become disconnected call your dealer for service 1 Spring Shutdown Af...

Страница 44: ...t is in use 3 Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and the 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 operation of the room heater will lead to some soot or creosote formation which will collect in...

Страница 45: ...ter 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 P are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components ...

Страница 46: ...ts 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 was left open longe...

Страница 47: ...gh 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 The Led is off and my stove keeps flashing a 5 Alarm This is an indication that something is blocking the sensor This may point to a maintenance issue in your stove Refer to the Daily Periodic and Yearly...

Страница 48: ...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 this doesn t seem to help make sure the clean out cover plates are installed in the Stove It also could be an indicatio...

Страница 49: ...d 2 adjustments decreasing the feedrates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 30 11 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 operation by pressi...

Страница 50: ... IS THE DEFAULT PROGRAM FOR USE WITH THE ELEMENT P This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits and a 50 50 Percent Mixture of Pellets and Corn 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 This program is for use with Cherry Pits only 13 How do I change to a different Program on the control b...

Страница 51: ...Element P 51 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 34 ...

Страница 52: ...Element P 52 Figure 35 PARTS LAYOUT ...

Страница 53: ...Element P 53 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 36 ...

Страница 54: ...Element P 54 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 37 Figure 38 ...

Страница 55: ...Element P 55 Sensor System Figure 39 Versa Grate Motor Assembly Figure 40 Figure 41 ...

Страница 56: ...Element P 56 Figure 42 ...

Страница 57: ...80P30927 R DECORATIVE GRILL RIGHT 20 80P54182 R IGNITER TUBE WELDMENT 21 80P52677 R IGNITER 22 98355A070 COTTER PIN VERSA GRATE 23 80P50553 R SPACER 24 80P30940 R SHAKER PLATE 25 80P53884 R GRATE WELDMENT 26 80P30926 R DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT 27 80P30924 R BRICK RIGHT SIDE PANEL 28 80P52567 R TUBE SCRAPER ROD 29 80P30923 R BRICK LEFT SIDE PANEL 30 80P54181 R STEEL BRICK BACK PANEL 31 80P52366 R HEAT...

Страница 58: ...038 R PROOF OF FIRE DISC 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 EXHAUST ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY 73 80P52232 R QUICK DISCONNECT G...

Страница 59: ...Element P 59 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 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 ...

Страница 60: ...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 P being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Stove NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASE...

Страница 61: ...ilure or if the units gets unplugged the trim settings will be lost Feed Trim Circle one See point 3 on page 29 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 29 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 21 on page 31 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information ...

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