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Operation
DAMPER CONTROL
The damper control lever is located on the back of the stove on the lower left side. The damper adjusts the combustion
air. This control is necessary due to the varied burn characteristics of individual installations, different pellet brands and
pellet feed rates. It allows you to improve the efficiency of your stove. Providing correct combustion air will reduce the
frequency of cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote inside your stove and chimney.
You should adjust the damper based on the fire’s appearance. A low, reddish, dirty fire can be improved by turning the
damper slightly to the right. A “blow torch” fire can be improved by turning the dampener to the left a little bit.
As a general rule, on lower feed rate settings, the damper should be farther to the left closing it off. On higher feed rates,
the damper should be open more by having it set more towards the right. Through trial and error, you will find the best
setting. Consult your dealer if you need help.
NOTE:
On heat range “1”, damper should be either completely closed or open no more than a ¼ of the way. If damper
is open to far, it can cause the fire to go out.
OPENING DOOR
If the door is opened while the stove is in operation it must be closed within 30 seconds or the stove will shut down. If the
stove shuts down push the “On/Off” button to re-start your stove. The stove will have to fully shut down and turn off before
you will be able to restart the stove.
ROOM AIR FAN
When starting your stove the Room Air Fan will not come on until the stove’s heat exchanger warms up. This usually takes
about 10 minutes from start-up.
IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS
The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools. This will take 30 minutes or longer
depending on the heat remaining in the appliance. After the stove components stop running all lights on the display will
go out and the two digit display will begin flashing “E3”
REFUELLING
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The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of hand
protection when refuelling your stove.
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Never place your hand near the auger while the stove is in operation.
We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below ¼ full.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater 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 wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this
manual.
KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN REFILLING.
DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Turning your stove off is a matter of pressing the “POWER” button on the display board. The green light will turn back to
red when the “POWER” button is pushed. The auger motor will stop, and the blowers will continue to operate until the
internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level.
1.
Your stove is equipped with a high temperature thermodisc. This unit has a manual reset thermodisc. This safety
switch has two functions.
A.
To recognize an overheat situation in the stove and shut down the fuel feed or auger system.
B.
In case of a malfunctioning convection blower, the high-temperature thermodisc will automatically shut down
the auger, preventing the stove from overheating.
NOTE:
On some units, once tripped, like a circuit breaker, the reset button will have to be pushed before restarting your
stove. On other units the thermodisc has no reset button and will reset itself once the stove has cooled. The manufacturer
recommends that you call your dealer if this occurs as this may indicate a more serious problem. A service call may be
required.
2.
If the combustion blower fails, an air pressure switch will automatically shut down the auger.
NOTE:
Opening the stove door for more than 30 seconds during operation will cause enough pressure change to activate
the air switch, shutting the fuel feed off. The stove will shut down and show “E2” on the two digit display. The stove has
to fully shut down before restarting.
WARNING: Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source.
