Quadra-Fire 7068-112 User manual

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Model: 7068-112

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CASTILE & SANTA FE PELLET STOVE

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

CASTILE-CE-MBK

SANTAFE-CE-MBK

Models:

WARNING

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.

• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-

mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthis

oranyotherappliance.

• Donotoverre-Ifanyexternalpartstartsto

glow,youareoverring.Reducefeedrate.

Overringwillvoidyourwarranty.

• Complywithallminimumclearancestocom-

bustiblesasspecied.Failuretocomplymay

causehousere.

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

• Importantoperatingand

maintenance instruc-

tionsincluded.

• Leavethismanualwith

partyresponsibleforuse

andoperation.

• Read,understandand

follow these instruc-

tionsforsafeinstalla-

tionandoperation.

DO NOT

DISCARD

WARNING

Hot glass will cause burns.

• Donottouchglassuntilitiscooled

• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass

• Keepchildrenaway

• CAREFULLYSUPERVISEchildreninsameroom

asreplace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

ammablematerialsaway.

HOT SURFACES!

Glassandothersurfacesare

hotduringoperationAND

cooldown.

FuelType:WoodPellets,lessthan38mminlength,

6mmto8mmindiameter.

Burningofanyothertypeoffuelvoidsyourwarranty.

CAUTION

Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.

• Alllocalregulations,includingthosereferringtonationaland

Europeanstandardsneedtobecompliedwithwheninstalling

theappliance.

• Consultlocalreofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdiction

aboutrestrictions,installationinspection,andpermits.

CAUTION

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Hearth&HomeTechnologieswelcomesyoutoourtradition

of excellence!  In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you

haveourassuranceofcommitmenttoquality,durability,and

performance.

This commitment begins with our research of the market,

including ‘Voice of the Customer’ contacts, ensuring we

makeproducts that will satisfyyour needs. OurResearch

and Development facility then employs the world’s most

advancedtechnologytoachievetheoptimumoperationof

ourstoves,insertsandreplaces.Andyetweareold-fash-

ionedwhenitcomestocraftsmanship.Eachunitismeticu-

louslyfabricatedandsurfacesarehand-nishedforlasting

beautyandenjoyment.Ourpledgetoqualityiscompleted

aseachmodelundergoesaqualitycontrolinspection.

Wewishyou andyourfamilymanyyearsofenjoymentin

the warmth and comfort of your hearth appliance. Thank

youforchoosingQuadra-Fire.

NOTE: Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, re

ofcials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,

installation inspection and permits.

1445 North Highway - Colville, WA 99114 - USA

Nominal heat output:

Puissance nominale:

Nominaal vermogen:

Max: 6,3 kW

Min: 3,0 kW

EN 14785 - 2006

SANTA FE CE PELLET STOVE

CO emission (at 13% O2):

Des émissions de CO (à 13% O2):

CO-uitstoot (bij 13% O2):

Max: 0,003%

Min: 0,030%

Eciency:

Ecacité:

Eciëntie:

Max: 75.1%

Min: 75,0%

Flue gas temperature:

Température des fumées:

Rookgastemperatuur:

161°C

Max electrical power supply:

Max approvisionnement électrique:

Max elektrische voeding:

470 W

Rated Voltage:

Tension nominale:

Nominale spanning:

230 V - 50 Hz

Safety clearance distance (back):

Distance de dégagement de sécurité (retour):

Veiligheidsafstand afstand (terug):

50 mm

Safety clearance distance (side):

Distance de dégagement de sécurité (côté):

Veiligheidsafstand afstand (zijde):

160 mm

Use only recommended fuels. Utilisez uniquement des combustibles

recommandés. Gebruik alleen aanbevolen brandstoen.

Read and follow the operating instructions! Lisez et suivez les

instructions d'utilisation! Lees en volg de gebruiksaanwijzing!

2011

2012

2013 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

SERIAL NO. / NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE / SERIENUMMER

007030

7068-111

1445 North Highway - Colville, WA 99114 - USA

Nominal heat output:

Puissance nominale:

Nominaal vermogen:

Max: 7,3 kW

Min: 3,0 kW

EN 14785 - 2006

CASTILE CE PELLET STOVE

CO emission (at 13% O2):

Des émissions de CO (à 13% O2):

CO-uitstoot (bij 13% O2):

Max: 0,003%

Min: 0,030%

Eciency:

Ecacité:

Eciëntie:

Max: 75,1%

Min: 75,0%

Flue gas temperature:

Température des fumées:

Rookgastemperatuur:

161°C

Max electrical power supply:

Max approvisionnement électrique:

Max elektrische voeding:

470 W

Rated Voltage:

Tension nominale:

Nominale spanning:

230 V - 50 Hz

Safety clearance distance (back):

Distance de dégagement de sécurité (retour):

Veiligheidsafstand afstand (terug):

50 mm

Safety clearance distance (side):

Distance de dégagement de sécurité (côté):

Veiligheidsafstand afstand (zijde):

160 mm

Use only recommended fuels. Utilisez uniquement des combustibles

recommandés. Gebruik alleen aanbevolen brandstoen.

Read and follow the operating instructions! Lisez et suivez les

instructions d'utilisation! Lees en volg de gebruiksaanwijzing!

2011

2012

2013 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

SERIAL NO. / NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE / SERIENUMMER

007028

7070-100

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• WARNING!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• CAUTION! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.

• NOTICE:Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetotheapplianceortoproperty.

Congratulations...............................................................2

SampleofSafety/SerialNumerLabel.............................2

SafetyAlertKey...............................................................3

LimitedWarranty.............................................................4-5

Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals

 A. ApplianceCertications.....................................6

 B. GlassSpecications..........................................6

 C. ElectricalRating................................................6

 D. Specications....................................................6

User’s Guide

Section 2: Operating Instructions

 A. FireSafety.........................................................7-8

 B. Combustible/Non-CombustibleMaterial............8

 C. FuelMaterial&FuelStorage............................8

 D. GeneralOperationInformation..........................9

 E. BeforeYourFirstFire........................................9

 F. FillingtheHopperwithFuel...............................9

 G. StartingYourFirstFire......................................9-10

 H. FireCharacteristics...........................................10

 I. FlameHeightAdjustment(FeedRate)..............10

 J. IgnitionCycles...................................................10

 K. ClearSpace......................................................10

Section 3: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

A. ProperShutdownProcedures...........................11

 B. QuickReferenceMaintenanceChart................11

C. GeneralMaintenance&Cleaning.....................11-14

 D. HighAshFuelContentMaintenance................15

Section 4: Troubleshooting for Homeowner

 A. FrequentlyAskedQuestions.............................16

Installer’s Guide

Section 5: Getting Started

 A. Design,Installation&Location

  ConsiderationsandFloorSupport....................17

 B. ThermostatLocation.........................................18

 C. Tools&SuppliesNeeded..................................18

 D. InspectApplianceandComponents.................18

 E. Pre-BurnChecklist............................................18



Section 6: Dimensions & Clearances

 A. ApplianceDimensions.......................................19

 B. ClearancetoCombustibles...............................20

 C. HearthProtection.............................................21

Section 7: Vent Information

 A. VentingTerminationRequirements...................22

 B. AvoidingSmokeandOdors..............................22-23

 C. NegativePressure.............................................23

 D. Draft..................................................................23

 E. Chimney&ExhaustConnection.......................24

 F. PelletVentingCharts........................................25

Section 8: Venting Systems

 A. Alcove...............................................................26

 B. Vertical-Interior................................................27

 C. ThroughtheWall&Vertical-External..............27

 D.

VerticalIntoExistingClassAChimney

..............27

 E. Masonry............................................................28

 F. AlternateMasonry.............................................28

 G. ThroughtheWall...............................................29

Section 9: Appliance Set-Up

 A. OutsideAirInstallation......................................30

 B. LogSetPlacement(Optional)...........................31

 C. ThermostatInstallation......................................31

ContactInformation.........................................................32

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A. Appliance Certication

B. Glass Specications

D. Specications

Thisapplianceisequippedwith5mmceramicglass.Replace

glass only with 5mm ceramic glass.  Please contact your

dealerforreplacementglass.

C. Electrical Rating

230VAC,50Hz,Start2.80Amps,Run0.80Amps

*Thermaloutputwill vary, dependingonthe type of fuel

you use in your appliance.  Consult your Quadra-Fire

dealerforbestresults.

NOTICE: Hearth&HomeTechnologies,manufacturer

ofthisappliance,reservestherighttoalteritsprod-

ucts,theirspecicationsand/orpricewithoutnotice.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdis-

claimsanyresponsibilityfor,andthewarrantyandagency

listingwillbevoidedbytheaboveactions.

DO NOT:

 • Installoroperatedamagedappliance

 • Modifyappliance

• Useasanincineratororanyotherdifferentwayfrom

whichitwasconceived

 • Install other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies

 • Operate the appliance without fully assembling all

components

 • Overre

 • Install any component not approved by Hearth &

HomeTechnologies

 • InstallpartsorcomponentsnotListedorapproved.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.

Forassistanceoradditionalinformation,consultaqualied

installer,serviceagencyoryourdealer.

Listing and Code Approvals

Model SantaFeorCastilePelletAppliance

Type ResidentialSpaceheatingappliancered

bywoodpellets

Standard EN14785:2006

Hearth&HomeTechnologies

1445NorthHighway

Colville,WA99114

UnitedStates

2011

Distance to Adjacent Com-

bustion Materials:

StandofftoRear:50mm

StandofftoSide:160mm

CO Concentration at 13% Max:0.003

Min:0.030

Flue Gas Temperature: 161

*Thermal Output: Max:6.3kW

Min:3.0kW

Energy Efciency: Max:75.1%

Min:75.0%

Heating Capacity: 220m

to350m

Hopper Capacity: 18kg

Fuels: WoodPellets,lessthan

38mminlength,6mmto

8mmindiameter

Shipping Weight: 109kg,add18kgwhen

thehopperisfull

Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth &

Home Technologies

NOTE: Some generator or battery back-up systems

may not be compatable with the micro-processor elec-

tronics on this appliance. Please consult the power

supply manufacturer for compatable systems.

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HOT SURFACES!

GlassandothersurfacesarehotduringoperationANDcooldown.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• Donottouchglassuntilitiscooled

• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass

• Keepchildrenaway

• CAREFULLYSUPERVISEchildreninsameroomasappliance.

• Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhightemperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable materials.

• Keepclothing,furniture,draperiesandotherammablematerialsaway.

WARNING

Operating Instructions

User’s Guide

WARNING! Do not operate appliance before reading and

understanding the operating instructions in the Owner’s

Manual. Failure to operate appliance according to operating

instructions could cause re or injury.

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A. Fire Safety

To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be

givenseriousconsideration:

• InstallatleastonesmokedetectorandCO



monitoroneach

oorofyourhome.

• Locatedetectorsawayfromtheheatingapplianceandclose

tothesleepingareas.

• Follow the detector’s manufacturer’s placement and

installationinstructionsandmaintainregularly.

• Convenientlylocateareextinguishertocontendwithsmall

res.

• Intheeventofahopperre:

 • Evacutethehouseimmediately.

• Notifyredepartment.

B. Combustible/Non-Combustible Materials

• Combustible Material

Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed

paper, plant bers, plastics, or any material capable

of igniting and burning, whether ame-proofed or not,

plasteredorunplastered.

• Non-combustible Material

 Materialwhichwillnotigniteandburn.Suchmaterialsare

thoseconsistingentirelyofsteel,iron,brick,tile,slate,

glassorplasters,oranycombinationthereof.

• FirestopNon-combustible Sealant Material

 Sealantswhichwillnotigniteandburn.

Clinkers

Mineralsandothernon-combustiblematerialssuchassand

willturnintoahard,glass-likesubstancecalledaclinkerwhen

heatedintherepot.

Treesfromdifferentareaswillvaryinmineralcontent.That

iswhysomefuelsproducemoreclinkersthanothers.

Moisture

Alwaysburndryfuel.Burningfuelwithhighmoisturecontent

takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the appliance,

robbingheatfromyourhome.Damppelletfuelcanclogthe

feedsystem.

Size

•

Pelletsareeither6or8mmindiameter

• Lengthshouldbenomorethat38mm

• Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same

manufacturer

• Duetolengthvariations,theameheight(feedrate)may

needadjustingoccasionally.Seepage 10 forinstructions.

Performance

• Higherashcontentrequirestheashdrawertobeemptied

morefrequently

• Hardwoodsrequiremoreairtoburnproperly

• Premiumwoodpelletsproducethehighestheatoutput.

• Burningpelletslongerthan38mmcancauseaninconsistent

fuelfeedrateand/ormissedignitions.

C. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage

Pelletfuelqualitycangreatlyuctuate.Werecommendthat

youbuyfuelinmulti-tonlotswheneverpossible.However,

wedorecommendtryingvariousbrandsbeforepurchasing

multi-tonlotstoensureyoursatisfaction.

FuelMaterial

• Madefromsawdustorwoodby-products

• Dependingonthesourcematerialitmayhaveahighor

lowashcontent.

HigherAshContentMaterial

• Hardwoodswithahighmineralcontent

• Fuelthatcontainsbark

• Standardgradepelletsandhighashpellets

LowerAshContentMaterial

• Softwoods

• Fuelswithlowmineralcontent

• Premiumgradepellets

CAUTION! Do not burn fuel that contains an additive;

(such as soybean oil).

• Maycausehopperres

 • Damagetoproductmayresult

Storage

• Woodpelletsshouldbeleftintheiroriginalsealedbaguntil

usingtopreventmoistureabsorption.

• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance

requirements or in an area that would hinder routine

cleaningandmaintenance.

CAUTION! Testedandapprovedforwoodpellets.Burning

ofanyothertypeoffuelvoidsyourwarranty.

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E. Before Your First Fire

1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly

installedandthatallsafetyrequirementshavebeenmet.

Payparticularattentiontothereprotection,ventingand

thermostatinstallationinstructions.

2. Doublecheckthattheashdrawerandreboxareempty!

3. Closethefrontdoor.

IMPORTANT DETAIL: The tip of the thermocouple must

be in contact with the inside end of the thermocouple

cover or missed ignitions can occur.

G. Starting Your First Fire

1. A thermostat is required for proper operation of this

appliance.Atthistime,llthehopperwithpellets,set

thethermostattoitslowestsetting.Plugthepowercord

intonearbyoutlet.

2. The exhaust blower will stay on for approximately 18

minutes even though the thermostat is not calling for

heat.Thisisnormal.

3. L

ocate the heat output control switch mounted on the

backoftheapplianceintheupperrightcorner.Figure

9.1. Turnittothe“high”settingbypushing the top of

thecontrolswitchinandthenadjustthethermostattoits

highestsetting.Removetherightsidepanelandthered

calllightlocatedtotheleftofthecontrolboxwillbeon.

Figure 10.1.Thisindicatesthethermostatiscallingfor

heat.

4.

Thefuelfeedsystemandtheignitershould

now

beon.

5. Foryourrstreitwillbenecessarytopressthereset

buttononceapproximately2minutesafterstartupand

againin5minutes.Thiswillllthefeedsystemandallow

theappliancetobegindroppingpellets.Theappliance

willcontinuetorunaslongasthethermostatiscalling

forheat.

D. General Operating Information

1. Thermostat Calls For Heat

The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the

thermostatcallsforheat,yourappliancewill automatically

lightanddeliverheat.Whentheroomisuptotemperature

andthethermostatissatised,theredcalllightwillgooff

andtheappliancewillshutdown.

2. Heat Output Controls

Thisapplianceisequippedwithaheatoutputcontrolswitch

thathasthreesettingsorburnrates;low,mediumandhigh.

Theappliancewillturnonandoffasthethermostatdemands.

Whenthethermostatcallsforheat,theappliancewillstart

upattheburnrateforwhichitisset.Iftheapplianceisset

atoneofthelowersettings,itwillrunquieterbuttakelonger

toheatupanareathanifitweresetatahigherburnrate.

Regardlessoftheburnrate,whentheareaiswarmenough

tosatisfythethermostat,theappliancewillshutoff.

Figure 9.1

WARNING

FireHazard.

Keepcombustiblematerials,gasoline

andotherammablevaporsandliquids

clearofappliance.

• DoNOTstoreammablematerialsintheappliance’s

vicinity.

• DONOTUSEGASOLINE,LANTERNFUEL,

KEROSENE,CHARCOALLIGHTERFLUIDOR

SIMILARLIQUIDSTOSTARTOR“FRESHENUP”A

FIREINTHISHEATER.

• DONOTBURNGARBAGEORFLAMMABLEFLUIDS

SUCHASGASOLINE,NAPHTHAORENGINEOIL.

• DONOTUSECHEMICALSOFFLUIDSTOSTART

THEFIRE.

• Keepallsuchliquidswellawayfromtheheaterwhileit

isinuse.

• Combustiblematerialsmayignite.

High

Med

Low

Heat Output Switch

Reset Button

Reset

Button

F. Filling the Hopper with Fuel

1. Openthehopperlidandpullthelidtowardsyou.Thelid

cannowserveasashelftosupportthebagoffuel.

2. Donotoverllthehopper.Thelidmustbecompletely

closedtomaintainpropervacuumandforthefeedmotor

tooperate.An error message willappearon the wall

controlifthelidisnotproperlyclosed.

3. Removeany sawdust or fuel from the lid gasket after

rellinghopper.

4. Donotleaveanypartofthefuelbagontheappliance

afterrellinghopper.

5. Storefuelawayfromtheappliancetomaintainproper

safeairclearancetocombustibles.

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H. Fire Characteristics

Aproperlyadjustedrewiththeheatoutputcontrolswitch

seton“high”hasashortactiveamepatternthatextends

outoftherepotapproximately102mm.Iftherehastall

ameswithblacktailsandseemssomewhatlazy,thefeed

ratewillneedtobereduced.Thisisdonebyslidingthefuel

adjustmentcontrolroddown,whichwillreducethefeed.If

thereisnot102mmtall,slidethefueladjustmentcontrol

roduptoincreasethefeed.Amediumandlowsettingwill

giveashorterame.Theamewillriseandfallsomewhat.

Thisisnormal.

Figure 10.2

Thefeedadjustmentcontrolrodisfactoryset,andshould

beadequateformostfuels.However,iftheflameheightis

toohighortoolow,youwillneedtoadjustthefeedrate.Wait

untiltheappliancehasbeenburningfor15minutesbefore

making your adjustments and a

llow 15 minutes for feed

adjustmenttotakeeffect.



I. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions

1. Loosen the set screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn during set-up

of appliance.  This will allow movement of the feed

adjustmentcontrolrod.Donotre-tightensetscrew.

2.Loosenthewingnut.

3.Adjustthefeedadjustmentcontrolrodupwardtowardsthe

"+"symboltoincreasethefeedrateandameheightor

downtowardsthe"-"symbol,todecreasethefeedrate

andameheight.Figure 10.2.

4.Re-tightenthewingnut.

Feed Adjustment Control Rod

Set Screw

Wing Nut

J. Iginition Cycles

1. Atthebeginningofeachignitioncycle,itisnormaltosee

somesmokeintherebox.Thesmokewillstoponcethe

restarts.

2. Theconvectionblowerwillautomaticallyturnonafteryour

appliancehasbeenburningforapproximately10minutes.

Thisblowertransfersheatfromyourapplianceintothe

room,andwillcontinuetorunafterthethermostathas

stopped calling for heat until the appliance has cooled

down.

3.

Occasionallytheappliancemayrunoutoffuelandshut

itselfdown.Whenthishappens,theredcalllightwillbe

on. Figure 10.1.Torestartit,llthehopperandpressthe

resetbutton.See Figure 9.1 on page 9.Whenyoupress

theresetbuttontheredcalllightwillgoout.Releasethe

buttonandthelightwillcomebackon.Youshouldsee

areshortly.Ifnot,followtheinstructionsonpage 9of

“StartingYourFirstFire”.

WARNING

FireRisk

DoNOToperateappliance:

• Withappliancedooropen.

• Firepotooropen.

• Cleaningslideplatesopen.

DoNOTstorefuel:

• Closerthanrequiredclearancestocom-

bustiblestoappliance

• Withinspacerequiredforloadingorash

removal.

6. Oncetheappliancehasignited,letitburnforapproximately

15minutes,thensetthethermostattothedesiredroom

temperature.Adjusttheheatoutputcontrolswitchtothe

desiredsetting.

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Keepcombustiblematerials,

gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof

appliance.

• DoNOTstoreammablematerialsintheappliance’s

vicinity.

• Do NOTusegasoline,lanternfuel, kerosene,charcoal

lighteruidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”are

inthisheater.

Keepallsuchliquidswellawayfromtheheaterwhileitisin

useascombustiblematerialsmayignite.

K. Clear Space

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! DoNOTplacecombustible

objectsinfrontoftheappliance.Hightemperaturesmay

igniteclothing,furnitureordraperies.Maintainaminimum

clearanceof914mminfrontofappliance.

NOTICE: Clearancesmayonlybereducedbymeansap-

provedbytheregulatoryauthorityhavingjurisdiction.

Mantel:

  Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive

objects on mantel or hearth.  Heat may damage these

objects.

Figure 10.1

Red Call Light

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Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance

C. General Maintenance

1. Types of Fuel

Dependingonthetypeoffuelyouareburningwilldictate

howoftenyouhavetocleanyourrepot.

Ifthefuelyouareburninghasahighdirtorashcontentit

maybenecessarytocleantherepotmorethanonceaday.

Dirtyfuelwillcauseclinkerstoformintherepot.Aclinker

is formed when dirt, ash or a non-burnable substance is

heatedto1093°Candbecomesglass-like.Seepage 16in

thissectionformoredetailsonfuelswithhighashcontent.

Clinker

Figure `12.1 - Clinker

Shock and Smoke Hazard

• Turndownthermostat,letappliancecompletely

coolandexhaustblowermustbeoff.Nowyou

canunplugappliancebeforeservicing.

• Smokespillageintoroomcanoccurifappliance

isnotcoolbeforeunplugging.

• Riskofshockifappliancenotunpluggedbefore

servicingappliance.

CAUTION

A. Proper Shutdown Procedure

Cleaning or Inspection

Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly

AshPan Every5bagsoffuelormorefre-

quentlydependingonthefueltypeor

ashbuild-up

OR X

AshRemovalfromFirebox Every5bagsormorefrequently

dependingonthefueltypeorash

build-up

OR X

BeneathHeatExchanger Every1tonoffuel OR X

Blower,Combustion(Exhaust) Morefrequentlydependingonthefuel

type

OR  X

Blower,Convection 25bagsormorefrequentlydepending

onoperatingenvironment.

OR X

DoorLatchInspection Priortoheatingseason OR X

ExhaustPath 25bagsormorefrequentlydepending

onashbuild-up

OR X

Firebox-PrepareforNon-BurnSeason Atendofheatingseason OR X

Firepot-Burningpellets-hardwood Every3bags OR X

Firepot-Burningpellets-softwood Every5bags OR X

Glass Whenclearviewofrepotbecomes

obscure

OR X

HeatExchanger&DropTube Every15bags OR X 

Hopper Every50bagsoffuelorwhenchang-

ingfueltypes

OR X

TopVentAdapter Morefrequentlydependingonthefuel

typeorashbuild-up

OR X

VentingSystem Morefrequentlydependingonthefuel

type

OR X

B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart

Follow the detailed instructions found in this

section for each step listed as referenced in the

chart below.

NOTICE: Thesearerecommendations.Cleanmorefrequentlyifyouencounterheavybuild-upof

ashattherecommendedintervaloryouseesootcomingfromthevent.Not properly

cleaning your appliance on a regular basis will void your warranty.

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2. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot

Clean-Out Tool

• Frequency:Dailyormoreoftenasneeded

• By:Homeowner

 a.Theappliancemustbeincompleteshutdownandcool

andtheexhaustbloweroff.Ifyouarejustcleaningthe

repot,thereisnoneedtounplugtheappliance.

 b.PullrepotcleaningrodOUTacoupleoftimestohelp

shakedebrisloose.Ifrodishardtopull,itmaybe

necessary to use your repot clean-out tool to chip

awaymaterialthathasbuiltuponthebottomplateof

therepotandtopushoutanyclinkers.Largerclinkers

mayhavetoberemovedfromthetopoftherepot.

 c.The firepot floor plate must be fully closed when

nished.



WARNING

• NEVERpullrepotcleaningrodorcleaning

slideplatesoutwhenapplianceisoperating.

• Thecleaningslideplatesmustbefully

CLOSEDwhenapplianceisoperating.

•.Hotpelletsmayfallintoashpanandstartare

ormis-startsduetolackofvacuum.

Fire Risk

4. Cleaning Ash Pan/Drawer

• Frequency:Every5bagsorweeklyormorefre-

quentlydependingonashbuild-up.

• By:Homeowner

 Locatetheashpan/drawerunderneaththerepot.Open

thebottomashdoorandslidetheashpanstraightout.

Emptyintoanon-combustiblecontainerandre-install

ashpan/drawer.See Disposal of Ashes.

3. Ash Removal from Firebox

• Frequency:Weeklyorevery5bagsormorefre-

quentlydependingonashbuild-up.

• By:Homeowner

 a.Theremustnotbeanyhotashesinthereboxduring

cleaning so allow the appliance to completely cool.

The rebox ash should be removed every time the

exhaustpathiscleaned.Frequentcleaningoftheash

inthereboxwillhelpslowdownthebuild-upofash

intheexhaustblowerandventsystem.

 b.Plug in your appliance, if unplugged, and turn the

thermostatonandimmediatleyshutitofftostartthe

exhaustbloweronitscycletime.Itwillpullyashout

theexhaustinsteadofintotheroom.

 c.Opencasthingedface.Directlyunderneaththerebox

doorandtotheleftandrightoftherepotare2cleaning

slideplateswithngerholes.Pullbothslideplatesout

andthenopentheglassdoor.Sweeptheremaining

ashfromthereboxintothe2openholes.Apaint

brushworkswellforthis.Closeslideplates.

 d.Thisashisdepositedinthesameashpanastherepot

debris.Theashpanshouldbeemptiedeverytimeyou

cleantherebox.Remembertoplacetheashand

debrisintoametalornoncombustiblecontainer.

 e.The2cleaningslideplatesmustbefullyclosedwhen

cleaningiscomplete.See Disposal of Ashes.

DisposalofAshes

WARNING

• Ashes should be placed in metal container

withtightttinglid.

• Ashesshouldberetainedinclosedcontainer

untilallcindershavethoroughlycooled.

5. Disposal of Ashes

• Frequency:Asneeded

• By:Homeowner

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a

tight-ttinglid.Theclosedcontainerofashesshould

beplacedonanon-combustibleoororontheground,

wellawayfromallcombustiblematerials,pendingnal

disposal.

Iftheashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoilorotherwise

locally dispersed, they should be retained in the

closedcontaineruntilallcindershavebeenthoroughly

cooled.

6. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger

• Frequency:Monthlyorafterburning1tonoffuel

• By:Homeowner

a. Besuretheapplianceisallowedtocool,hasbeen

unpluggedandtheexhaustblowerisoff

b. Amorethoroughcleaningisneededtoremovethe

excess ash that is left behind from the use of the

cleaningrodsfortheheatexchangertubes.

c. Theashwillberestingonthebackofthebafe.This

willrequireremovingthecastbafe.

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Figure 14.2

Vacuum inside

Exhaust Venting

The amount of ash buildup in the repot will be a good

guide to determine how often you should clean the heat

exchangers.

WARNING

Heatexchangercleaningrodsmaybewarm

tothetouch.Forsafetypurposeswear

gloves.

Donotpullheatexchangercleaningrods

whileapplianceisoperating.

PushcleaningrodsINwhendone,DONOT

leavecleaningrodsOUT.Injurycanoccur.

7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube

• Frequency:Weeklyorevery15bagsormorefre

quentlydependingonashbuild-up

• By:Homeowner

NOTE:

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to

use a heavy duty vacuum cleaner specically

designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

9. Cleaning the Exhaust Path

• Frequency:Every25bagsormonthlyormorefre

quentlydependingonashbuild-up.

• By:Homeowner

 a.Appliancemustbecompletelycool.

 b. Open cast hinge face.  Remove bafe and right

brickandthoroughlyvacuumtheareaandcontinue

throughouttherestoftherebox.

 c. Replacerightbrickandbafeandclosecasthinge

face.

10. Cleaning the Hopper

• Frequency:Monthlyorafterburning50bagsoffuel

• By:Homeowner

Afterburningapproximately1tonoffuelyouwillneed

tocleanthehoppertopreventsawdustbuild-up.

A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger

reducestheamountoffuelsupplytotherepot.This

canresultinnuisanceshutdownsandmis-starts.

 a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown.

Allowtheappliancetocompletelycooldown.

 b. Emptythehopperofanyremainingpellets.

 c. Vacuumthehopperandfeedtube.

 a.Allow the appliance tocompletely cool down before

pullingthecleaningrods. Turnthethermostatonand

thenimmediatelyofftostarttheexhaustbloweronits

cycletime.Itwillpullyashouttheexhaustinstead

ofintotheroom.

 b. Locatethe2exposedrodsdirectlyunderneaththeheat

exchangertubes.Figure 14.1.

 c.To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,

approximately203mm.SlidetherodsOUTandINa

coupleoftimes.

Figure 14.1

Cleaning

Rods

10 Heat Exchanger Tubes

8. Door Latch Inspection

• Frequency:Priortoheatingseasonormonthlyduring

heatingseason

• By:Homeowner

Thedoorlatchisnon-adjustablebutthegasketingbetween

theglassandreboxshouldbeinspectedperiodicallytomake

surethereisagoodseal.

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12. Cleaning the Glass

• Frequency:Whenclearviewoftherepotbecomes

obscure

• By:Homeowner

 a.Appliancemustbecompletelycoolbeforecleaning

glass.

 b. Vacuumyashfromglassanddoorrope.

 c.Useadamppapertoweloranynon-abrasiveglass

cleaner.Wipeoffwithdrytowel.

11. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal

in Exhaust Venting System.

• Frequency:Yearlyormorefrequentlydependingon

ashbuild-up.

• By:QualiedServiceTechnician/Homeowner

Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been

unpluggedandtheexhaustblowerisoff.

The products of combustion will contain small particles

ofyash.Theyashwillcollectintheexhaustventing

systemandrestricttheowoftheuegases.

At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there

is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it

willleadtosome soot formation. Thiswill collect in the

exhaustventingsystem.

Theventing(chimney)systemmayneedtobecleanedat

leastonceayearormoreoftendependinguponthequal-

ityofyourfuelorifthereisalotofhorizontalpipesections.

Ashwillbuildupmorequicklyinthehorizontalsections.

13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication

• Frequency:Yearlyorasneeded

• By:QualiedServiceTechnician

• Task: Contact your local dealer

14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No

Lubrication

• Frequency:Yearlyorevery25bagsormorefre

quentlydependingonoperatingenviron-

ment

• By:QualiedServiceTechnician

• Task: Contact your local dealer.

Figure 15.1

15. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter

a. Theappliancemustbeincompleteshutdownandthe

exhaustblowershouldbeoff.Allowtheapplianceto

completelycooldown.

b. Openthecleanoutcover. Figure 15.1.

c. Sweepoutanyashbuild-up.

NOTE:

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to

use a heavy duty vacuum cleaner specically

designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

16. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season

• Frequency:Yearlyattheendoftheheatingseason

• By:Homeowner

 a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been

unpluggedandtheexhaustblowerisoff.

 b.

Removeallashfromthereboxandvacuumthoroughly.

 c. Paintallexposedsteel,includingcast-iron.

•

UsetheTouch-Uppaintsuppliedwiththeappliance;

or;

• Purchasepaintfromyourlocaldealer.

• Mustuseahigh-temperaturepaintmadespeci-

ciallyforheatingappliances.

Handleglassassemblywithcare.

When cleaning glass:

• Avoidstriking,scratchingor

slammingglass.

• DoNOTcleanglasswhenhot.

CAUTION

• DoNOTuseabrasivecleaners.

• Refertomaintenanceinstructions.

Handleglasswithcare.

• Inspectthegaskettoensureitis

undamaged.

• DoNOTstrike,slamorscratchglass.

• DoNOToperateappliancewithglass

assemblyremoved.

WARNING

• DoNOToperatewithglasscracked,brokenor

scratched.

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D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

• Frequency:Asneeded

• By:Homeowner

Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color

Correct

Figure 16.3

Ash Build Up in Firebox

Pellets Back Up

In Feed Tube

Firepot Overfills

Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color

Incorrect

Figure 16.1

Figure 16.2

Fire Risk.

WARNING

• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can

cause the firepot to overfill. Follow proper

shutdown procedure if ash buildup exceeds

half way point in firepot.

• Failure to do so could result in smoking,

sooting and possible hopper fires.

Poorqualitypelletfuel,orlackofmaintenance,cancreate

conditionsthatmaketherepotllquicklywithashesand

clinkers.

Thisconditionmakestheappliancesusceptibletooverlling

therepotwithpelletswhichmayresultinsmoking,sooting

andpossiblehopperres.Figure 16.1showsanexample

wheretherepotoverlls,pelletsbackupintothefeedtube

andashhasaccumulatedintherebox.

Aninefcientandnon-economicalmethodofburningoffuel

causedbypoorqualitypelletfuelisshownin Figure 16.2. 

The correct ame size when good quality, premium pellet

fuelisburnedisshowninFigure 16.3.

If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the repot

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.

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NOTICE: Odorsandvaporsarereleasedduringinitialoperationduetothecuringofhightem-

peraturepaint.Openwindowsforaircirculation.Odorsmaybeirritatingtosensitiveindividuals.

Troubleshooting for Homeowner

A. Frequently Asked Questions

ISSUES SOLUTIONS

1. Metallicnoise. 1. Noiseiscausedbymetalexpandingandcontractingas

itheatsupandcoolsdown,similartothesoundpro-

ducedbyafurnaceorheatingduct.Thisnoisedoesnot

affecttheoperationorlongevityofyourappliance.

2. Whiteashbuilduponglass. 2. Thisisnormal.Cleantheglassusinganynon-abrasive

glasscleaner.

3. Glasshasbuildupofblacksoot 3. Excessivebuild-upofash.Seesolution#4.Thelower

burnsettingswillproducemoreash,thehigherburn

settingsproduceless.Themoreitburnsonlowthe

morefrequentcleaningoftheglassisrequired.

4. Glasshasturneddirty. 3. Excessivebuildupofash.Thelowerburnsettingswill

producemoreash,thehigherburnsettingsproduce

less.Themoreitburnsonlowthemorefrequentclean-

ingoftheglassisrequired.

5. Firehastallameswithblacktailsandislazy. 4. Thefeedrateneedstobereducedortherepotneeds

cleaning.Heatexchangerorexhaustblowerneeds

cleaning.

6. Smokeystart-uporpuffsofsmokefromtheairwash. 5. Eithertherepotisdirtyorthereistoomuchfuelat

start-upandnotenoughair.Closedownfeedrate1/4

(6mm)inchatatimeuntilthisnolongerhappens.

6. Largeameatstart-up. 6. Thisisnormal.Flamewillsettledownoncethereis

established.

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Getting Started

Installer’s Guide

Design, Installation & Location Considerations

WARNING! Risk of Fire Damagedpartscouldimpairsafe

operation.DoNOTinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute

components.

1. Appliance Location

NOTICE: Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.

• Installation MUST comply with all local building codes

andregulationsincludingthosereferringtonationaland

Europeanstandards.

• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, re

ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,

installationinspectionandpermits.

Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact

measurements for clearances and oor protection, before

actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Locationoftheappliance

andchimneywillaffectperformance.

Considerationmustbegivento:

• Safety,convenience,trafcow

• Placementofthechimneyandchimneyconnectorandto

minimizetheuseofchimneyoffsets.

• Placetheappliancewheretherewillbeaclearpassage

foraListedchimneythroughtheceilingandroof(verti-

cal)orthroughexteriorwall(horizontal).

• Installingtherequiredoutsideairkitwillaffecttheloca-

tionoftheventtermination.

Marginal Location:

• Below peak

Location NOT recommended:

• Not the highest point of the roof

• Wind loading possible

Multi-level Roofs

Windward

Leeward

Recommended:

Outside Air Intake

on windward side

NOT recommended:

Outside Air Intake

on leeward side

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

Recommended:

• Insulated exterior chase

in cooler climates

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

• Inside heated space

Location NOT recommended:

• Too close to tree

• Below adjacent structure

• Lower roof line

• Avoid outside wall

Marginal Location:

• Wind loading possible

Figure 18.1

Sincepelletexhaustcancontainash,sootorsparks,you

mustconsiderthelocationof:

• Windows

• AirIntakes

• AirConditioner

• Overhang,softs,porchroofs,adjacentwalls

• Landscaping,vegetation

• Horizontalorverticalventtermination

Whenlocatingventandventingtermination,theideallo-

cationistoventaboverooflinewhenpossible.Thismini-

mizestheaffectsofwindloading.

2. Floor Support

The supporting oor under the appliance must be able

to handle the weight of the appliance, fuel load and the

weightofthechimney.

Ensurethatyouroorwillsuporttheseweightspriortoin-

stallation.  Add sufcient additional support to meet this

weightrequirmentpriortoinstallation.Theweightofthis

applianceis109kgandwithafullhopperoffuelweighing

18kg,thetotalfortheapplianceandfuelis137kg.

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B. Thermostat Location

The thermostat’s location will have some effect on the

appliance’soperation.

Whenthethermostatislocatedclosetotheappliance,itmay

requireaslightlyhighertemperaturesettingtokeeptherest

ofthehousecomfortable.

If the thermostat location is in an adjacent room or on a

differentoorlevel,youwillnoticehighertemperaturesnear

theappliance.

7/16inchSocketWrench

(or10mm6ptor11mm6

ptsocket)

FramingSquare

ElectricDrill&Bits

Self-TappingScrews

OutsideAirRequired

ClassLorPLPelletVent

Mayalsoneed:

VentSupportStraps

ReciprocatingSaw

Hammer

PhillipsScrewdriver

TapeMeasure

PlumbLine

Level

FramingMaterial

Hi-tempCaulkingMaterial

Gloves

SafetyGlasses

Tools and building supplies normally required for instal-

lation.

C. Tools And Supplies Needed

D. Inspect Appliance and Components

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Damagedpartscouldimpairsafe

operation.DoNOTinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute

components.

• Opentheapplianceandremoveallthepartsandarticles

packedinsidetheComponentPack.Inspectalltheparts

andglassforshippingdamage.

• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.

•

Alllabelshavebeenremovedfromtheglassdoor.

•

Platedsurfaceshavebeenwipedcleanwithasoftcloth,

ifapplicable.

• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.

Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

• Follow pipe manufacturer instructions for installation

and air clearance requirments.

E. Pre-Burn Check List

1. Placetheapplianceinalocationnearthe

nalinstallationareaandfollowtheproce-

duresbelow:

2. Opentheapplianceandremovealltheparts

and articles packed inside the Component

Pack.Inspectallthepartsandglassforship-

pingdamage.Contactyourdealerifanyirregu-

laritiesarenoticed.

3. All safety warnings have been read and fol-

lowed.

4. ThisOwner’sManualhasbeenread.

5. Floorprotectionrequirementshavebeenmet.

6. Ventingisproperlyinstalled.

7. Theproperclearancesfromtheapplianceand

chimney to combustible materials have been

met.

8. Themasonrychimneyisinspectedbyaprofes-

sionalandis clean, or thefactorybuilt metal

chimneyisinstalledaccordingtothemanufac-

turer’sinstructionsandclearances.

9. The chimney meets the required minimum

height.

10.

All labels have been removed from the glass

door.

11. Plated surfaces have been wiped clean, if

applicable.

12. Thermostatorremotehasbeeninstalled.

13. Apoweroutletisavailablenearby.

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Dimensions and Clearances

A. Appliance Dimensions

Figure 20.2- Front View

Figure 20.1 - Top View

Figure 20.3 -Side View

Figure 20.4 - Side View with Top Vent Adapter

658mm

324mm

540mm

729mm

426mm

715mm

653mm

95mm

64mm

73mm

683mm

609mm

626mm

305mm

609mm

725mm

405mm

582mm

431mm

414mm

730mm

126mm

708mm

76mm

Figure 20.5 - Top View

Figure 20.6- Front View

Figure 20.7 -Side View

Figure 20.8 - Side View with Top Vent Adapter

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Straight Back Against Wall

Millimeters

BackWalltoAppliance 50

SideWalltoAppliance 160

Corner Installation

Millimeters

WallstoAppliance 50

Vertical Installation

Millimeters

BackWalltoFluePipe 76

SideWalltoCastTop 152

BackWalltoAppliance 178

Installations with:

76mm to 76mm Top Vent Adapter and

76mm to 152mm Offset Adapter

Corner Installation

Millimeters

WallstoAppliance 50

SideWalltoFluePipe 76

Alcove Installation

Millimeters

MinimumAlcoveHeight 1092

MinimumAlcoveSideWall 152

MinimumAlcoveWidth 965

MaximumAlcoveDepth 914

Dimension to Corner

Millimeters

FlueCenterLine(Santa

Fe/Castile)

217/264

BackofTopVentAdapter 232

B. Clearances to Combustibles

FireRisk.

Complywithallminimumclearancesto

combustiblesasspecied.

WARNING

Failuretocomplymaycausehousere.

NOTE:

• IllustrationsreecttypicalinstallationsandareFOR

DESIGNPURPOSESONLY.

•Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.

• Actualinstallationmayvaryduetoindividualdesign

preference.

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