Sierra Products EF4001B Pellet Stove Insert Installation & Operating Instructions

Below you will find brief information for Pellet Stove Insert EF4001B. This manual provides installation and operating instructions for the EF4001B AutoLite Pellet Stove Insert. Learn about safety precautions, fuel requirements, start-up procedures, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your new heater.

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EF4001B AutoLite Pellet Stove Insert

Installation & Operating Instructions

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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.

SAFETY NOTICE

< CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,

CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY

CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

< IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,

A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

< CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RE-

STRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRE-

MENTS IN YOUR AREA.

< FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OWNERS' MANUAL IN-

STRUCTIONS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

NOTE: This heater should not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professiona l service person. More fre qu en t cle an ing m ay be re qu ired due to fue l quality, ex ce ss ive lint fr om carpetin g, b ed ding m ate rial, etc . It is im pera tive that con trol com partm ents , burn pot and c irculating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.

The EASYFIRE Pellet Insert has been designed and approved for burning w oo d p ellet fu el on ly. Bu rning solid fuel in other forms is not permitted and will void all warranties.

This unit has been approved for use with a Ø 3" Type L

Pellet Vent System or Stainless Chimney Liner (Ø 4" on runs 10 fee t and above).

NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or

"freshen up" a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid and placed on a noncombustible floor or grou nd , we ll away fr om all fu els , pe nd ing fina l dispo sa l.

NOTE : During the first few burns the high tem perature paint and sealant used in manufacture will emit some odor and smoke. Open doors and windows to the outside for proper ventilation during the first burn cycle and curing of the p aint.

This heate r, whe n insta lled, m us t be electrica lly gro un de d in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

2006.

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER!!

Sierra Products, Inc.

5061 Brooks St., Ste B

Montclair, CA 91763

(909) 399-3355

Listed by OMNI-Test

Laboratories, Inc.

Report No. 256-S-01-4

Provide ade qua te clearan ce s aroun d air openings into the com bustion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and prope r operation. Never obstruct the front opening of the hea ter.

Use only listed Type "L" pellet vent or stainless liner and com pon ents for installation. Failure to us e listed com pon ents will void your warranty. See pipe manufacturer instructions for installation instructions.

The heater may be installed as a free-stan ding unit m oun ted on a noncombustible protective floor pad or he arth, o r it may be m oun ted into an existing U. L. approved wood stove chimney using a Hearth Extension (p/n 11099). Non-combustib le floor protection is required and must be used when placin g th e hea ter on any com bu stib le m ate rial.

OU TS IDE CO M BU ST ION AIR IS M AND ATO RY IN

MO BILE OR MO DULAR HOM E INSTALLATIONS. SEE

SECTION ON OUTSIDE AIR INSTALLATION.

C A U T IO N : D O N O T C O N NE C T TO AN Y AI R

DISTRIBUTION DUCT O R SYSTEM .

The pellet heater m ust b e operated with a power source and will not o pe rate u sin g natural draft. If there is a power failure the heater will shut down. If the 12 volt back-up system is installed, th e hea ter will auto m atic ally switc h to 12 volt power. An optional backup battery is available for the un it which lasts approximately 48 hrs on high and 72 hrs on low.

A bigger battery may be purch ased if desired for longer durations.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check with local building officials for specific code requirements.

A lis ted , type "L" Pe llet V en t Pip e or Stain les s Liner is

MANDATORY on all installations.

The EasyFire Pellet Heater has been listed by OM NI-Test

Laboratories, Inc. to ASTM, U.L.,and EPA Standards.

CAUTION: Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.

WARNING: In sta lla tio n o f a M ob ile Atta ch m en t H om e

Kit P/N 1041 2 an d ou tside c om bu stion air is ma nd atory

in mobile or modular home installations although it may also be u sed in all reside ntial application s.

EF4100 Overall Dimensions

An outs ide air inlet MU ST be provided for

com bu stion and ven tilation air. The air inlet must rem ain unrestricte d w hile unit is in use. O uts ide air conne ction is located in the rear of the heater (Figure 1).

NOTE: Vent Pipes’ inner diameters may vary.

For Vent Pipes Ø3.00" or smaller, use SPI Exhaust Vent

Adapter p/n 11076.

This adapter is used on Selkirk Metalbestos™ and other

Ø2.950" I.D. Pellet Vent Pipes.

Use conduit pipe or metal flex pipe and/or fittings to make the air intake hook-up.

Also, the struc tural inte grity of th e m ob ile hom e floo r,

walls and ceiling/roof must be maintained.

1. Clean and inspect the fireplace and its chim ney for any structural defect that may cause any future problems.

Secure gas piping that is installed with a cap and verify there are no leaks. Seal ash dump or an y other acc ess to the firebox area. Fix the damper in an open position or remove it as required for vent pipe installation.

2. Verify the req uired hea rth an d side and clear anc es to mantels (fig. 2 & 3).

Figure 2

NOT E: THE INSERT W EIGHT IS SUBST ANTIAULLY

FR ON T H EA VY A ND IF N OT FU LLY SU PP OR TE D IT

COULD FALL FORWARD.

Figure 3

3. If the hearth and fireplace floor are not at the same elevation, leveling legs may be installed on the rear of the unit (Figure 4) for distances of up to 1". For larger distances shimm ing may be used using a non-co m bu stib le m ate rial. A Hearth Base Support is available from your dealer for installations where the hearth is below the fireplace opening (Figure 5).

Figure 5

4. Ins tall vent system into existing chimney by using 3" flex from left side of he arth, p ass ing da m per a nd c ontinu ing to the top of the chimney. If the total vent length is longer than

10 Feet, install Ø4" vent from that point to top of chimney

(Figure 6).

Figure 4

Figure 6

5. Pack fiberglass insulation around the vent pipe and combustion air duct. Install a flashing cover over ch im ne y. Se cu re flas hing and seal as req uired . Ins tall listed vent cap and secure.

6. Mea sure fireplace opening and adjust hopper top to the required level allow ing for installa tion clearan ce . This is accomplished by removing the four #8 screws on the sides and rear of un it and raising th e to p by 1" in crem en ts u ntil desired height and reinstalling screws (Figure 4).

7. Slide insert into fireplace and center. Level as required, then secure vent to outlet on left side of insert. Connect combustion air duct and secure.

Note - For best insert operation the flexible vent installation sho uld no t have any tight be nds. T ry to achieve a smooth sweep to the vertical rise.

IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the

EA SYFIRE H ea ter shou ld be don e by qualifie d perso nn el.

SURROUND INSTALLATION

The surro un d sup plied w ith th e inse rt is adjus tab le in height so as to allow for many installation perimeters.

Remote Control Thermostat Installation:

Th e re m ote the rm ostat is desig ne d to autom atic ally regulate the room temperature from the control panel heat setting to the “Off” setting base d upon roo m temp erature and place m ent o f the re m ote therm osta t. Rem em ber to leave the control panel on the "Medium or High" position when utilizing the wall thermostat feature.

1. After the insert is in position, install left and right surround sides by attaching them to the two side brackets using the four 1/4-2 0 bo lts provided. The retainer nuts on the surround sid es m ay be installed at any vertical position to accomm odate the installation.

2. Slide the surround top panel between the hopper top and cover. Push the panel down until the screw holes align with the side legs. Install the (4) #8 screws provided.

Install power cord into the receptacle on the right side of the insert. Route cord behind surround leg and out to a ground plus.

The following is a step by step procedure for installing the optional remote thermostat. Note connection terminals on rear of un it (Figure 7).

Unplug he ater from wall outlet and 12V DC power!

AUTOLITE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Th e A uto Lite Sys tem is fa cto ry ins talle d w ith th e only installation requ irem ents being the optiona l therm osta t.

b. Mount millivolt style remote receiver box to rear of stove using double-sided tape.

b. Rem ove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat wires to terminals (Figure 7).

d. Re con nec t AC pow er an d follow instructions with remote thermostat regarding set up.

IMPORTANT - Any electrical work performed on the

EA SY FIRE H ea ter shou ld be don e by qualifie d perso nn el.

Autolite Wiring Diagram

Figure 7 Connection Panel Lower Right Side

Wall Thermostat Installation:

Th e wa ll therm osta t is des igned to autom atically reg ulate the ro om tem pera ture fr om the c ontro l pane l heat s etting to the “Off” setting based upon room tem perature. Rem ember to leave the control panel on the "Medium or High" position when utilizing the wall thermostat feature.

The following is a step by step procedure for installing the optional wall therm ostat. Note conne ction terminals on left side of unit at rear (Figure 7). Use 18/2 thermostat wire for the installation.

Unplug he ater from wall outlet and 12V DC power!

DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The door handle and latch must be assembled and adjusted prior to the operation of the stove.

1. Position hand le ass em bly throu gh d oor a nd s ecu re with collar by sliding over shaft and tightening with allen wrench provided.

2. Position latch on end of shaft with flat facing allen screw.

Depending on gasket, shaft will protrude approx. 1/4" through back of latch collar. Snug allen screw.

b. Rem ove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat wires to terminals (Figure 7).

Locate thermostat approximately 10 to 12 feet from heater or in area that requires steady temperature.

d. Run thermostat wires from heater to thermostat along wall or u nde r carpet e tc. an d ho ok wires to thermostat terminals. On new construction you can, of course, run wire in the walls before sheet rock or paneling is done.

Reco nnect AC power.

Make sure all wiring is completed before plugging the

EA SYF IRE He ater b ack into the wall ou tlet.

Figure 9 Do or h andle a sse m bly

3. To adju st do or, close a nd turn ha ndle so latc h co ntac ts striker. Door gasket must contact firmly against front face of unit. This can be che cked by closing against a piece of pa pe r. Firm ly tug on pape r, if it m oves with solid resistance the door is properly adjusted.

UNIT ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS

Rou te th e pow er supp ly cord fro m low er righ t sid e of un it to a gro un de d th ree prong 120V AC rec ep tac le. C are sho uld be taken to mak e sure the fireplace and hearth does not pinch or otherwise damage the cord.

OPTIONAL 12V HOOK-UP & OPERATION

1. The EASYFIRE 12V back up can be purchased as an option and includes the following components: a.

Dee p cycle sealed 12V batter y.

b. Battery connector cables for ho ok-up to the he ater.

2. In order to hook-up the battery and engage the 12V backup system sim ply connect red cable to red terminal on the heater (see Figure 6) and to positive connector on battery [the terminal marked (+)] and connect the black cable to the black terminal on the heater and to the negative connector on the battery (the terminal marked

(-). If you hook up the cables backwards the red LED light above the term inal rec epta cles will com e on . If hooked up properly this LED will glow green.

WARNING - MAKE SURE RED CABLE GOES TO RED

TERMINAL (POSITIVE CONNECTOR) AND BLACK

CABLE GOES TO BLACK TERM INAL (NEGATIVE

CO NN ECT OR ).

3. If you decide to purchase your own 12V back up system we rec om m en d a sealed gel cell batte ry. Failure to insta ll the proper battery could cause physical harm to you and you r prop erty an d w ill also void the heate r warranty.

4. W hen the battery is properly connected and the heater plugg ed in, th e fo llow ing will hap pe n auto m atic ally: a.

The heate r will autom atic ally switc h to 12V p ow er if there is a power failure, and switch back when power is restored.

b. The battery will be trickle charged as long as the heater is plugged into 110 AC wall outlet. Do not use extension cords. The trickle charge will not recharge a low or dead battery but it will keep a charged battery at maximum performance.

5. If you choose to separate the battery from the heater by lengthening the cables you must m ake sure that the cable wire used will carry the current to the heater. For example, if the distance is 10 to 20 feet then 12 gauge wire must be used. Check with your local electrical professional to mak e sure you have used the proper gauge wire/cable.

Unplug he ater from wall outlet and 12V DC power!

b. Mount millivolt style remote receiver box to rear of stove using double-sided tape.

b. Rem ove factory jump wire and hook up thermostat wires to terminals (Figure 7).

d. Re con nec t AC pow er an d follow instructions with remote thermostat regarding set up.

CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS

If this unit is being installed in Canada, the following add itional req uirem ents m ust b e m ean t:

1. A chimney connector shall no pass through and attic or roof space , closet or similar concealed spa ce, or a floor, or ceiling.

2. W here a chimney passage through a wall, or partition of co m bu stib le con struc tion is des ired, th e insta llatio n sha ll conform the CAN/CSA-B365.

3. Maintain an effective vapour ba rrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure by sealing with high temp erature silicone.

4. Clearance to combustibles may only be reduced by m ea ns approved by th e re gu lato ry au tho rity.

5. Store pellet fuels in a dry area away from unit. Do not store fuels within the space heater installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash rem oval.

6. Adequ ate ventilation air is required to operate this heater.

During operation the heater draws air for combustion which can be assisted by the installation of outside combustion air inlets. However, certain weather conditions such as icing or use of kitchen exhaust fans m ay im pa ct a nd red uc e th e effe ctiven es s of ve nts . It is im po rtant to note th at roo m air s tarvation we ll nega tively impa ct the operation of the heater.

7. If pow er outag es with batter y back up or roo m air sta rva tion occu rs during ope ration of h ea ter, sm ok e in the house m ay result. This m ay trigger sm oke de tectors if they are installed .

AUTOLITE OPERATION

Your EA SYF IRE Pellet S tove is equ ipped with th e Au tolite

Automatic ignition and operating system.

The AutoLite system is integrated into the stove to allow for automatic start up using a heating element located in the burn pot. This elem ent starts the initial fire required to burn the wood pellets. The system operates on 120VAC power supplied through a separate fuse and runs for five minutes during the initial stove start up. After the five minute period the AutoLite system is deactivated and the stove operates based on the EasyFire digital control system requirements.

If the hou se AC powe r sho uld quit, the A uto Lite sys tem will not be available however, with the optional battery attached the stove can be manually lit and operate on battery power for several days (depending on battery size, refer to the

EasyFire installation ma nual).

Th e m ost e ffec tive insta llation of th e Ea syFire Auto Lite

Stove is to connect the unit to a thermostat. This can be acc om plishe d us ing a s tand ard w all therm osta t or a re m ote control thermostat. A remote control thermostat can be purchased from your local dealer and installed in a few minutes. This will allow the stove to start and shut down whe n the re is a call for h eat.

If your house power is out the AutoLite system will not be able to start the s tove whe n the therm osta t calls fo r hea t.

However if the stove is operating when the power goes out the stove will not shut down operating on the backup battery. Your EasyFire will turn down to low when the thermostat calls for shut down and then turn up to the setting on the control panel when the thermostat calls for heat. A true back up heat source!

GENERAL WARNINGS

The EASYFIRE Pellet Stove and Insert has been designed and approved for burning w oo d p ellet fu el on ly.

Bu rning solid fu el in oth er for m s is not pe rm itted and w ill void all warranties.

NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuels, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or

"freshen up" a fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid and placed on a noncombustible floor or grou nd , we ll away fr om all fu els , pe nd ing fina l dispo sa l.

This heate r, whe n insta lled, m us t be electrica lly gro un de d in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

2006.

Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combu stion chamber and adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and prope r operation. Never obstruct the front opening of the hea ter.

attempt to operate heater if glass becomes dam aged in any wa y!

The pellet heater must be operated with a power source and will not operate using natural draft. If there is a power failure the heater will shut down. If the 12 volt back-up system is insta lled, the heate r will autom atic ally switc h to 12 volt power. An optional back up batter y is available fo r the unit which lasts a pp roxim ate ly 48 hrs on high and 72 hrs on low.

A bigger battery may be purchased if desired for longer durations.

The EasyFire Pellet Heater has been listed by OMN I-Test

Laboratories, Inc. to ASTM, U.L.,and EPA Standards.

2. AutoLite Control Functions: Control functions on the

Easyfire are as follows: OFF, FAN, LOW , MEDIUM, HIGH,

CLEAN. Here is how each function works:

FUEL SELECTION

Proper fue l selec tion is im portant for overall ope ration. Your stove operates best with 1/4" diam eter wood pe llets that are no longer than 3/4" long. The pellets shou ld be spe cifica lly manufactured for use pellet heaters. Use of fuel nonconforming fue l will cause the sto ve to o pe rate e rra tica lly.

Ad ditio na lly, a low ash conte nt o f be low 1% is required and will reduce your cleaning and maintenance time. Sto re pe llets in a clean dry area. Do not use pellets that have been damp or have a moisture level above 5%.

The quality of pellet fuel va ries fro m bran d to bra nd . This will affect the efficiency of your heater. W e sugge st that you try several brand s u ntil you find one th at g ives you a clean eff icient burn. Poor quality pellets will burn rich with black soot and ash w ill accu m ulate q uic kly. Qu ality pellets will burn clean an d ash build up w ill be m inim al.

W hen the Control Button is turned to FAN , a tim er is activa ted a nd you will have abo ut ten (10) m inutes to get the pellets lit and reach a minimum tem perature.

This function is used for match lighting when the AC pow er is out.

Should the pellets not light in 10 minutes simply turn the button to OFF and begin again. This will give you another 10 minutes to get the pellets lit. The reason for the tim er fun ctio n is so tha t the heate r will autom atic ally shut down if the fire goes out. Pellets do not feed in the

FAN position.

In the LOW position, the EASYFIRE will be feeding approximately 1 to 1½ lbs. of pellets per hour and the flam e will fluctu ate b etwe en 1 " and 6" in he ight.

AUTOLITE START-UP AND OPERATION

Refer to Installation and Op eration m anua l provided with the unit for standard match lighting and 12V operations.

1. AutoLite Start-Up:

Prior to operating your AutoLite stove, make sure the hop per is full of wo od p ellets and th e interio r com pon ents hav e be en ins talled prope rly including ; burn screen & po t, heat exch ange co vers, and ash drawer.

IMPORTANT: The Fire Pot must be seated flush and must sit even in the pot tray. Air leaking around the Fire Pot will create a poor burn (Figure 11). Light the pellets in Fire

Pot using any approve d pellet lighter.

Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot or operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not

Figure 11

In the MEDIUM position the EASYFIRE will be feeding approximately three (3) pounds of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 3" and 8" of fire.

In the HIGH position the EASYFIRE will be feeding ap prox im ate ly 4+ lbs. pe r ho ur and th e fla m e w ill fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed will increa se acco rdingly as the heate r au tom atic ally adjusts itself based on temperature inside the heater

(see G below).

The CL EAN position is to be used only when the heater is not burning and you wish to clean out the accumulated ash in the front of the fire area. See

CLEAN OUT section of maintenance instructions.

After the heater is running for several hours and you wish to turn it off simply press the button to OFF. The heater will continue running until it cools down

and then will automatically shut itself down.

REMEMBER: Eac h fee d po sition w ill fluctu ate be ca us e th e m icrop roce ss or is auto m atic ally ad jus ting the fee d and air b as ed on tem pe rature. T his m ea ns the pellet fee d ra te a nd flam e height w ill change accordingly based on quality of pellet and heat loss of dwelling.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, disconnect all AC/DC power before servicing.

ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL

BEFORE CLEANING.

Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine m aintenance for m axim um perform ance an d is ma ndatory for the warranty to re m ain in effec t.

The following procedures should be studied carefully and performed regularly as indicated:

1. Fly-ash: Some ash will accumulate in the heat exchanger, Fire Pot and flue and should be cleaned out on a regu lar basis fo r bes t efficien cy and sa fety. W hen the heater is shut down and cold, you should: a.

Open door and remove Heat Exchanger Cover. To rem ove, s im ply slide up and out from retaining angle brac ke t (Figure 12). Clea n on e side at a tim e. W ith one slide c ove r rem ove d, leave door open and turn control button to the "CLEAN" position. Let heater run until ash in Fire Pot area is vacuumed out by heater fan. Turn off and replace co ver. Rem ove remaining cover and repeat procedure for the other sid e. T he vent p ipe shou ld be cleane d out a fter this procedu re. Rem ove the clean-out port cover (Figu re

13) and vacuum as re quire d.

3. Starting the S tove: Push a Heat Range button (Low or

Me dium is bes t for sta rt up) a nd tu rn the therm osta t up to

“Ca ll for heat”. Th e sto ve fa n will beg in to op erate along with the ignitor cyc le. A fter ab ou t a m inute th e pellets w ill begin to fall in the burn pot. After five m inutes the re will be a fire in the burn pot and the stove will begin to heat up. W hen the stove reaches start up operating temperature it will then sw itch to th e con trol pane l setting and beg in it’s autom atic operation cycle.

Prior to sto ve operatin g on therm osta t, confirm proper operation by servicing and adju sting th e sto ve a s ou tlined in the “Installation

Guide”. When servicing stove, operate with thermostat bypassed as stove will reset to start up mode each time thermostat is activated.

Feed Trim Adjustment

Underneath the control button you will find a small round button that will turn forward and reverse. This button can adjust the feed motor in the LOW operating position. By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on

LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position. Factory setting is 1:00 o’clock.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

b. Rem ove Fire Pot by lifting up and out, it may be brushed out or vacuumed. Fire Pot should be cle an ed we ek ly and dep en ding on pellet qu ality d aily.

Make sure holes in pot are not clogged. The area around an d below the pot shou ld be check ed every five or six days depending on how many hours a day you are burning your heater and the quality of the pellets being burned. (After a few days you will be able to determine the frequency needed for clean out.)

The im po rtant th ing to rem em be r is tha t ex ce ss ive Flyash accumulation will affect the efficiency of the burn.

Once the stove is at operating temperature for one hour set the stove on LO W. Adjust the trim button so that av erag e flam e is app rox . 1-2" abo ve the bu rn p ot. T his will set the average feed rate (air/flue) for best operation.

M ove this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your L OW setting in the e ven t you ch ang e bra nds of pe llets and/or live at a higher elevation. If this setting is to low the sto ve m ay go out d uring LO W setting operatio ns . If th is sho uld ha ppe n incr eas e the trim by sm all am oun t.

CAUTION: Moving parts may cause injury, DO NOT operate with rear cover removed.

Scrape pellet feed chu te with putty knife to rem ove hardened material on which sawdust can accumulate.

d. The clean-out port cover should be removed and the vent pipe checked every four to six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean-out mode on the co ntrol dial.

Fly-ash can also accumulate in the vent pipe and term ination cap . Insp ect e xha ust s ystem frequen tly to maintain free flow of exhaust fumes and fly-ash. The freq uen cy of c lean-out d epe nds entirely on the quality of the pellets, so you will have to initially monitor the buildup in the pellet vent pipe.

2. Hop per Clean Ou t: Vacuum the accumulated saw dust in the hopper weekly. Keep free of debris and foreign material. AN ACCUMULATION OF SAW DUST CAN

CA US E IR RE GU LAR P ELLET F EE D. F or be st res ults this should be done on a regular basis depending upon ho w o ften th e hea ter is use d. If you burn the heate r all the time you should do this every eight to ten days.

3. Clea ning the E xha ust F an B lade & Hea t Exc han ger:

The exha us t blo we r sho uld be chec ke d fo r ex ce ss ive Flyash buildup. Regular and routine maintenance utilizing the CLEAN OUT feature will keep the exhaust blower housing and fan blades clean. This cleaning can only be don e wh en th e he ater is NO T b urnin g. Fo r bes t resu lts

run the fan in the CLEAN OUT position with the door open for approximately one minute or until ash is no longer being picked up by the fan. Remem ber, you must always check the clean out cap on the tee after utilizing the CLEAN OUT feature.

4. Keeping the Glass Clean: If soo t dep osits acc um ulate on the glass, clean with window glass cleaner and a paper towel when the glass is cold.

5. Po lishin g th e G old and Nickel: All chrom e and gold plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleane r.

6. Cleaning & Polishing Gold and Nickel Plated Parts:

Gold and N ick el is a soft m eta l and th erefore a fra gile surface. Prior to the first burn it is important to use

W index or c om para ble produ ct and a s oft clean c loth to wip e any m arks off all gold surfa ce s or the hea t will ca us e th e m arks to rem ain in the surface perm an en tly.

Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.

Solution: W he n th e pellets a re overfeed ing, it us ua lly m eans that the air flow has been red uced. Ch eck the F ire

Pot air intak e ho les to b e su re the y are clear. C hec k to see if Fire P ot wa s pro perly se ated in pot tra y. Che ck to see if the manifold may have filled with Fly-ash. If you use a low g rade pellet, an d clink ers (fus ed a sh a nd d irt) form in the botto m of the Fire P ot, it will cho ke the air intak e (you m ight co nsider ch ang ing the bran d of p ellets to one that burns cleaner). You must let the fire go out before rem oving and clean ing the Fire P ot.

Ne ve r va cuum ou t the hea ter w hen th e he ater is in operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum cleaner and cause a fire!

You must clean the manifold regularly in order to insure a good air to fuel ratio, thus allowing the heater to "breathe" properly. You must also check the vent pipe and tee to see that they are not clogged and full of ash.

4. P ro ble m : Heater was burning well and then soot began form ing on the glass door.

7. Doo r glass replace me nt: Should the door glass become broken it may be replaced by scraping the sealer from around the ou ter edge of the glass. Ca refully pry glass from door frame then clean all sealer from fram e.

Obtain a replacement glass from your local dealer and attach glass to door using High Temperature Silicon

Sealer (min. 400 / F). Apply sealer to all four corners of the glass and set glass into frame. Apply sealer to mating edge of glass and fram e. Allow two hours dry tim e before installing doo r onto hea ter. Note: Replace with Corning

Pyro-Ceramic Glass only. Refer to parts list for

specifications.

Troubleshooting Guide

The following scenarios are provided in order to help you locate a difficulty if the heater performs in a manner which would seem to indicate a malfunction:

Solution: Black soot forming on the glass door means that the combustion is not right and the heater needs a good clean out. Some brands of pellets burn much richer than others and you might have to change brands of pellets and/or have the air/fuel settings re-adjusted by your dealer. It is normal to have the glass cloud up after several hours of burning but it should wipe off with a go od win do w c leane r. If the glass turns black quick ly, then the heate r nee ds a goo d clea n ou t.

5. P ro ble m : W e had a power failure and the heater emitted smok e for about five minutes.

Solution: If the heater emits smoke during a power failure, and you have frequent power failures then we suggest you purchase the battery back-up system. If the vent pipe is installed according to these instructions the smok e will syphon out of the pipe in most instances.

l. P ro ble m : I loaded the heater for start-up, pressed the button and pellets started but the fire didn't keep going.

Solution: Rem ember that the timer on start up runs about 10 minutes and if the heater has not heated up enough to deactivate the timer you will have to start over by pressing the button to off and then back to MEDIUM or HIGH.

EASYFIRE will automatically switch to 12 volt provided you have the 12 volt battery option installed.

2. P ro ble m : The heater was lit and burning properly, then suddenly it stopped feeding pellets.

Solution: a) The thermostat setting is to low and the has ca lled for the sto ve to s hu t do wn . b) Ch ec k p ellet su pp ly in hopper. If empty, fill and follow start-up procedure as ou tline d in the beginning of this m an ua l. c) Occ as ionally, a foreign object, debris or an excessive amount of sawdust can enter the feed mechanism and jam the feed chute. If this happens, you must empty the hopper and check the feed chute to see what is causing the jam.

Rem ove any foreign material or object and re-start the hea ter. CAUTION: Keep fingers and hands clear of feed mechanism when heater is on.

3. P ro ble m : Th e fire w as b urnin g we ll and the n it beg an to overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet feed chute, smothering the fire.

6. P ro ble m : After several week s of outstanding performance, the heater suddenly stopped and the red light under the control button came on. This light is the Hi

Te m p/Flu e Ind icator Light.

Solution: The Hi-Temp/Flue Indicator light indicates that

Fly-as h has built up in the exh au st s yste m and/o r there is a restriction in the exhaust/flue system. Check the pipe system for excessive ash and clogging, particularly the vent cap. Remove the clean out cap on the tee and make sure that ash has not blocked the exhaust air flow.

This automatic shut down in case of flue clogging is a safety feature and if the shut down occurs it means you have a problem and should consult a service technician and/or clean your pipe and heater thoroughly. If you feel the Fly-ash build up is excessive, we sugg est that you try another brand. In moist climates the pellets and Fly-ash can actu ally abso rb m oistur e from the air and crea te creo so te a nd a severe clogging problem . Ke ep this in mind when you store and handle your pellets. The heater warranty does not cover the quality of the fuels used or the way they may be han dled either before or after you've purchased them.

7. P ro ble m : I turned off the switch and the heater kept running.

Solution: This is normal. The exhaust blower will keep runn ing until it cools down and th en it will auto m atic ally turn off. This can vary by the temperature the exhaust has reac hed and the temp erature of the cooling air.

HI TEMP/FLUE AND TRIM INDICATORS:

W hen the H i-Te m p/Flu e indic ator ligh t com es o n (red lite beneath control button) it means that the flue is obstructed or you have a re verse draft and gase s c an no t ex it prop erly.

Maintenance is required and a thorough cleaning and pipe check m ust be performed.

TRIM button : Underneath the control button you will find a sm all ro un d butto n th at w ill turn fo rward and rev erse . This bu tton can con trol the fee d m oto r in th e LOW positio n only.

By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position.

M ove this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your L OW setting in the e ven t you ch ang e bra nds of pe llets and/or live at a higher elevation.

DC OPERATION - BUILDING A FIRE AND

START-UP

IMPO RTANT (Gold Units O nly): Gold is a soft metal and therefore a fra gile surfa ce . Prior to th e first b urn it is important to use W index™ or co m para ble produ ct with a soft clean cloth to wipe any marks off all gold surfaces.

If not cleaned prior to first burn, the heat may cause the marks to rem ain in the surface perm an en tly.

Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.

Figure 12

1. Filling the Hopper and Start-Up:

CAUTION: Fuel hopper lid m ust be closed be fore operating unit. Maintain hopper seal in good condition.

DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER! The EAS YF IRE w ill hold about 35 lbs. to 50 lbs. of pellets depending on hopp er heigh t.

Open the top lid and fill the hopper with pellets (Figure 9).

The quality of pellet fue l varies from bra nd to b rand . This will affect the efficiency of your heater. W e suggest that you try several brands until you find one that gives you a clean eff icient burn. Poor quality pellets will burn rich with black soot and ash will accu m ulate quickly. Quality pellets will burn clean an d ash build up w ill be m inim al.

Allo w p ellets to burn for approx im ate ly 1 m inute, o r un til pellet ign ition has be en a chieved . Clo se d oo r and turn the control knob to the "FAN" position. Allow fire to burn for several minutes. W hen the pellets are well lit, turn the control knob to "L OW " for approximately 10 minutes then turn up to "HI". W e recomm end that you run the heater on

“Medium” or "HI" for about 30 minutes in order to get the he at e xc ha ng er hot be fore turning it to "LO W ". Yo u w ill need to burn the heater for a few hours before deciding which setting is best for your particular needs.

Mak e sure hop per lid is fully closed. Ope n the front door.

Fill th e F ire Po t with pellet fue l.

IMPORTANT: The Fire Pot must be seated flush and must sit even in the pot tray. Air leaking around the Fire Pot will create a poor burn (Figure 10). Light the pellets in Fire

Pot using any approved lighter fluid.

Figure 13

Note: Caution must be taken when installing burn pot or operating door not to damage ceramic glass. Do not atte m pt to op erate he ater if glas s be com es d am aged in any w ay!

ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL

BEFORE CLEANING.

2. Control Functions: Control functions on the Eas yfire are as follows: OFF, FAN, LOW , MEDIUM, HIGH, CLEAN.

Here is how each function works:

Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine m aintenance for m axim um perform ance an d is ma ndatory for the warranty to re m ain in effec t.

The following procedures should be studied carefully and performed regularly as indicated:

W hen the Control is set to FAN , a timer is activated and you will have about ten (10) minutes to get the pellets lit and rea ch a m inim um tem pera ture.

Should the pellets not light in the 10 m inutes simp ly turn the knob to OFF and begin again. This will give you another 10 minutes to get the pellets lit. The reason for the tim er fun ctio n is so tha t the heate r will autom atic ally shut down if the fire goes out. Pellets do not feed in the

FAN position.

In the LOW position, the EASYFIRE will be feeding approximately 1 to 1½ lbs. of pellets per hour and the flam e will fluctu ate b etwe en 1 " and 6" in he ight.

In the MEDIUM position the EASYFIRE will be feeding approximately three (3) pounds of pellets per hour and the flame will fluctuate between 3" and 8" of fire.

In the HIGH position the EASYFIRE will be feeding ap prox im ate ly 4 lbs. p er hour and th e fla m e w ill fluctuate between 3" and a full flame. The fan speed will increa se acco rdingly as the heate r au tom atic ally adjusts itself based on temperature inside the heater

(see G below).

The CL EAN position is to be used only when the heater is not burning and you wish to clean out the accumulated ash in the front of the fire area. See

CLEAN OUT section of maintenance instructions.

After the heater is running for several hours and you wish to turn it off simply turn the knob to OFF. The heater will continue running until it cools down

and then will automatically shut itself down.

Figure 14 until ash in Fire Pot area is vacuumed out by heater fan. Turn off and replace cover. Rem ove remaining cover and repeat procedure for the other side. The vent pipe should be cleaned out after this procedure.

Rem ove the clean-out port cover (Figure 13) and vac uum as re quire d.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Moving parts may cause injury, DO NOT operate with rear cover removed.

b. Rem ove Fire Pot by lifting up and out, it may be brushed out or vacuumed. Fire Pot should be cleaned daily. Make sure holes in pot are not clo gg ed . The are a aroun d and below the pot sh ou ld be checked every five or six days depending on how many hours a day you are burning your heater and the quality of the pellets being burned. (After a few days you will be able to determine the frequency nee ded for clean out.)

The im po rtant th ing to rem em be r is tha t ex ce ss ive Flyash accumulation will affect the efficiency of the burn.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power before servicing.

Scrape pellet feed chu te with putty knife to rem ove hardened material on which sawdust can accumulate.

3. Clea ning the E xha ust F an B lade & Hea t Exc han ger:

open for approximately one minute or until ash is no longer being picked up by the fan. Rem ember, you must always check the clean out tee after utilizing the CLEAN

OUT feature (Figure 13).

4. Keeping the Glass Clean: If soo t dep osits acc um ulate on the glass, clean with window glass cleaner and a paper towel when the glass is cold.

5. Polishing the Gold and Chrom e: All chrom e and gold plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleane r.

Figure 15

Front ash access panel

d. The clean-out port cover should be removed and the vent pipe checked every four to six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean-out mode on the co ntrol dial.

6. Cleaning & Polishing Gold Plated Parts: Gold is a soft metal and therefore a fragile surface. Prior to the first burn it is important to use Windex or comparable product an d a soft clean cloth to w ipe any m arks off all gold surfaces or the heat will cause the marks to remain in the surface permanently. Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.

2. Hop per Clean Ou t: Vacuum the accumulated saw dust in the hopper weekly. Keep free of debris and foreign material. AN ACCUMULATION OF SAW DUST CAN

Obtain a replacement glass from your local dealer and attach glass to door using High Temperature Silicon

Pyro-Ceramic Glass only. Refer to parts list for specifications.

8. Plenu m c lean ou t & draft adju stme nt: Access to clean under the burn pot is through the plenum clean out plates on right or left side low front (Figure 16). Remove the fastener and plate and vacuum out ash accumulations.

Ad ditio na lly, the dra ft plate is acc es sib le th roug h th is opening and maybe turned with a long standard screw driver clockw ise to re duc e the draft throu gh th e bu rn po t.

This adjustment is made generally only during installation .

Figure 16 Plenum Clean Out & Draft Adjustment

Troubleshooting Guide

The following scenarios are provided in order to help you locate a difficulty if the heater performs in a manner which would seem to indicate a malfunction:

l. P ro ble m : I loaded the h eater for start-up, lit the fire starter and pellets but the fire didn't keep going.

Solution: Ch eck pow er co rd to s ee th at it is plugg ed in.

Rem ember that the timer on start up runs about 10 m inutes and if the he ater h as n ot he ated up e nou gh to

deactivate the timer you will have to start over by turning the knob to off and then back to FAN or LOW.

vent pipe is installed according to these instructions the smok e will syphon out of the pipe in most instances.

The EASYFIRE will automatically switch to 12 volt backup provided you have the 12 volt option installed.

2. P ro ble m : The heater was lit and burning properly, then suddenly it stopped feeding pellets.

Ne ve r va cuum ou t the hea ter w hen th e he ater is in operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum cleaner and cause a fire!

6. P ro ble m : After several week s of outstanding performance, the heater suddenly stopped and the red light under the control knob came on. This light is the Hi

Te m p/Flu e Ind icator Light.

Solution: a) C he ck pellet s up ply in hopp er. If em pty, fill and follow start-up procedure as outlined in the beginning of this m an ua l. b) O cc as ionally, a for eign obje ct, debris or an excessive amount of sawdust can enter the feed mechanism and jam the feed chute. If this happens, you must em pty the hopper and check the feed chute to see what is causing the jam. Rem ove any foreign material or obje ct an d re-start th e he ater. CAUTION: Keep fingers and hands clear of feed mechanism when heater is on.

3. P ro ble m : Th e fire w as b urnin g we ll and the n it beg an to overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet feed chute, smothering the fire.

Solution: The Hi-Temp/Flue Indicator light indicates that

Solution: W he n th e pellets a re overfeed ing, it us ua lly m eans that the air flow has been red uced. Ch eck the F ire

7. P ro ble m : I turned off the switch and the heater kept running.

HI TEMP/FLUE AND TRIM INDICATORS:

W hen the H i-Te m p/Flu e indicator ligh t com es o n (red lite beneath control knob) it means that the flue is obstructed or you have a re verse draft and gase s c an no t ex it prop erly.

Maintenance is required and a thorough cleaning and pipe check m ust be performed.

4. P ro ble m : Heater was burning well and then soot began form ing on the glass door.

TRIM button : Underneath the control knob you will find a sm all ro un d butto n th at w ill turn fo rward and rev erse . This bu tton can con trol the fee d m oto r in th e LOW positio n only.

By turning the button clockwise you can increase the feed on LOW and by turning it counterclockwise you can decrease the feed in the LOW position.

M ove this button carefully! It is designed to fine tune your L OW setting in the e ven t you ch ang e bra nds of pe llets and/or live at a higher elevation.

5. P ro ble m : W e had a power failure and the heater emitted smok e for about five minutes.

Solution: If the heater emits smoke during a power failure, and you have frequent power failures then we suggest you purchase the battery back-up system. If the

ITEM No.

PART NUMBER

110429

100119

100125

300536

300106

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110080

110510

200549

110456

110451

120117

300512

120120

120118

110058

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DESCRIPTION

DOOR FRONT GLASS (Ceramic glass 11"x11 3/4"x5mm)

GLASS FIBER GASKET

DOOR FIBER ROPE GASKET

FEED AUGER SYSTEM V3

COMBUSTION BLOWER ASSEMBLY

CONTROL BOARD V2.1

MAIN FUSE - 1 AMP

AUTOLITE FUSE - 5 AMP

HEAT EXCHANGE COVER

ASH DRAWER FIBER ROPE GASKET

ASH DRAWER KNOB

IGNITOR-200W

BURN POT AL V2

IGNITOR RELAY

PUSH BUTTON SWITCH V2.1

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

SURROUND ASSEMBLY

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Phone 1-909-399-3355 Fax 1-909-399-3357 www.empireproductsinc.com

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