Dansons Group IGB manual

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2 Glow Boy Pellet & Biomass www.glowboystoves.com 2 Friendly Reminder: A pellet stove / insert is not designed or tested as a prim ary so urce of heat. They are designed to be a supplementary heat only, thus working together with your heating source. Please do not disconnect or remove your existing primary heat source. Dear Stove Own er: UPD A [...]

3 T T ABLE ABLE OF OF C C ONTENTS ONTENTS G ENERAL I NFORMATION M AINTENANCE S AFETY P RECAUTIONS 4 R EQUIRED R OUTINE C LE ANING 33 S AFETY T ESTIN G 5 2 TO 3 DAYS OR W EEKLY H OW Y OU R A PPLIANCE W ORKS 6 P ERIODIC M AINTENACE 34 A UTOMATIC S AFETY F EATURES 7 1 TON , S EASONAL , B I - SEASONAL S PECIFICATIONS 8 F ALL S TART -U P 35 E LECTRICAL [...]

4 S S AFETY AFETY P P RECAUTIONS RECAUTIONS • BEFORE installing or having the pel let appliance instal led contact the local building officials to obtain the necessary permits and in fo rmation on any installation restrictions or inspectio n requirements in your area and notify y our insurance company you hav e installed a pellet a ppliance. • [...]

5 • DO NOT operate the stove if the flame becomes d ark and soot y or if the firepot overf ills with pellets. Push the OFF Touch Pad and inspect the heater. (See Op erati ng Your Stove). Soot or creosote m ay accumu - late in the exhaust vent system when the stove is operated under inco rrect conditions such as an ex- tremely rich burn. The flame[...]

6 H H OW OW Y Y OUR OUR A A PPLIANCE PPLIANCE W W ORK S ORK S Cautions : Do not try to operate your stove with viewing door open. Pellets will not feed under these circumstances and a safet y concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering roo m. If you are not drawing combustion air fro m outsi de, ca re must be taken to allow for adequate air mak[...]

7 A A UTOMA TIC UTOMA TIC S S AFETY AFETY F F EA TURES EA TURES L120 LOW LIMIT SWITCH This limit switch is mounted on the exhaus t blower housing and ha s 2 main functions: Should the fire happen to go out, for any reason, this li mit switch will shut the stove off when th e exhaust temperature drops below 120° F. Upon starting the appliance, the [...]

8 S S PECIFICA TIONS PECIFICA TIONS HEA TING SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS Product subject to Change without notice. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Rating = 115 Volts 60 HZ 2.0 Amps Watts (operational) = 175 (approximately) Watts (optional igniter) = 475 (approximately) A voltage surge protector or ground fault outle t is required for this unit[...]

9 P P L ANNING L ANNING & I & I NST ALL A TION NST ALL A TION C C HECK HECK L L IST IST Unless you are know ledgeable and experienced in sto ve installation, we recommend your Glow Boy Appliance receive a Pre-deli very Check and be installed by your local Specialty Retailer, NF I (National Fireplace Institute) Pellet Specialist (USA) or WE [...]

10 P P L ANNING L ANNING — — E E XHAUST XHAUST S S YSTEMS YSTEMS PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINI MUM 3” CLEARANCE T O AN Y COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARA NCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SE RVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTE M OF[...]

11 P P L ANNING L ANNING — — E E XHAUST XHAUST S S YSTEMS YSTEMS … … CONTINUED CONTINUED DETERMINE VENTING SIZE AND DIST ANCE: It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three (3’) of vertical rise above the appliance exhaust port. Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) is the method of determining vent size s and le ngth[...]

12 P P L ANNING L ANNING — — E E XHAUST XHAUST S S YSTEMS YSTEMS … … CONTINUED CONTINUED PELLET VENT TERMINA TI ON: (Figures 7 & 8) Termination must be a minimum of 12” abov e the ch ase cap (B) (note: the chim- ney must meet local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions) Must have an approved cap (G) (to prev ent water [...]

13 P P L ANNING L ANNING — — O O UTSIDE UTSIDE A A IR IR Outside air is REQUIRED ON ALL MO BILE HOME INSTALLATIONS . Outside air is strongly reco mmended for all other installations. Failure to install intake air may result in improper combu stion a s well as the u nit smoking during power failures. Metal pipe, ONLY, either solid or flexible, m[...]

14 P P L ANNING L ANNING — — P P ROTECTION ROTECTION & C & C LEARANCES LEARANCES ST OVE PLACEMENT : FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM CLEARANCES T O COMBUSTIBLES: Figure 10—15 NOTE: Although not required for safety reasons, it is strongly suggested that sufficient space be provided (a minimum of 24”) on each side of the applia [...]

15 16” P P L ANNING L ANNING — — P P ROTECTION ROTECTION & C & C LEARANCES LEARANCES . . . C . . . C ON ON ’ ’ T T CLEARANCES – “CORNE R INST ALLA TION”: Figure 12 Figure 13 Note: If interior vertical vent is used (figure 13), t he clearance to the back wall is determine d by the upward-turned “Clean Out Tee”. It w ill v[...]

16 T T OOLS OOLS R R EQUIRED EQUIRED Power Tools Shop Vacuum WITH Filter Jigsaw or Reciprocating saw Electric drill Extension cord 4” or 5” diameter coring bit and drill (if going through concrete) Hand Tools Tape Measure Caulki ng Gun Circle Maker Allen (Key) wrench set Stud Finder Set of sockets or nut driver 1/4”, 5/16” and 7/16” Assor[...]

17 I I NST ALL A TION NST ALL A TION — — F F REEST ANDING REEST ANDING THROUGH THE WALL, DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION. (not preferred) (Figure 18) 1. Select the location fo r your stove, design the exhaust system and determine the bran d and size of "PL" vent to be used. 2. Position the floor pad. 3. Following the "PL" vent manu[...]

18 M M OBILE OBILE H H OME OME I I NST ALL A TION NST ALL A TION CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL STOVE IN SLEE PING ROOM THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, CEILING and ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED! Your Glow Boy appliance has been tested and listed for mobile home installation. It may be installed in a mobile home as a "Free Standing [...]

19 W al kout B asem ent or Mai n Fl oor Basem ent or Mai n Floor 1 Pi pe Ad a pte r Clean Ou t Te e & Cap T ee Suppor t Br acket Horizo nt al Rain Cap 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 90 Deg E l bo w 36 ” P ipe Length 12 ” P ipe Length 12 ” Adj usta bl e Pipe Le ngth Wa ll Th imb le 9 1 P ip e Ad ap t er Cle a n Out T ee & Ca p T ee S uppor t Br acket H[...]

20 F F IREPL ACE IREPL ACE I I NSERT NSERT I I NST ALL A TION NST ALL A TION 2 M ain Floor - T ie-I n Clay tile Flue 1 “P L” P ipe A da pt e r Si n g l e Wal l St ai n l ess S t eel Cl ean Ou t T ee & Cap St or m C olla r V erti cal Rai n Cap 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 H i H e a t Ins ula t ion “Al l F u el ” St ai n less S t eel Fle x Line r or “[...]

21 Installing Pellet Inserts into Factory Built or Masonry Fireplaces . . . cont Means must be provided for removal of the inse rt to clean the chim ney liner. Inserts that project in front of the fireplace mu st be supplied with appropriate supporting mean s. A permanent metal warning label must be attach ed to the back of the firepl ace stating t[...]

22 CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENT OPENINGS PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3” CLEARANCE TO ANY COMB USTIBLE. (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN TH E EXHAUST VENTING SYST EM OF THIS UNIT. THE APPLIANCE MU[...]

23 Glow Boy Pellet & Biomass www.glowboystoves. com 23 8” 6” W all Band / Suppor t Brkt every 5’ Wood Fr ame Constr uction Ceiling Sup port / Firestop S pac er Stand Off Par t ACISOVL 3” minimum air gap V ertical V ent Installation 8” 6” W all Band / Suppor t Brkt every 5’ Wood Fr ame Constr uction Ceiling S upport / Firest op Spa[...]

24 O O PERA TING PERA TING I I NSTRUCTIONS NSTRUCTIONS COMPLETE THE CHECK LIST (Page 9) PRIOR TO LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE FOLLOW THE ARROWS TO START YOUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME IT IS CRITICAL FOR THE CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR STOVE THAT THE FOLLOWING STEP S BE PERFORMED! A pellet stove, like most things is life is NOT a plug and play applianc[...]

25 O O PERA TING PERA TING I I NSTRUCTIONS NSTRUCTIONS FILL THE HOPPER WITH FUEL: Open the hopper lid by placing your fingers in the re cessed handle on the hopper lid and lifting upwa r d. Lift the lid until the lid is fully open, toward the back of the stove, and stays open by itself. Ensure the hopper is clea n of any debris, MANUALS, or other f[...]

26 O O PERA TING PERA TING I I NSTRUCTIONS NSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: If at anytime y our appliance does not seem to be operating as it had, ALWAYS confirm the mode of operation. CHOOSE MODE OF OPERATION: STEP 1 Decide on mode of operation: Ma nual Operation Thermostat On/Off or Thermostat Low/High STEP 2 Find mode of operation: ( For this example we d[...]

27 OPERATING IN THERMOSTAT HIGH / LOW CYCLE (Flashing 3 & 4) This requires purcha sing the optional “ W all Thermostat Add-on Kit”. This mode of operation is preferred ov er the ON/OFF mode, during those long and chilly winter nights. The life of the Auto Igniter is greatly increased, an d once you have the room to tem perature it does not [...]

28 O O PERA TING PERA TING I I NSTRUCTIONS NSTRUCTIONS OPERATING IN THERMOST AT ON / OFF (Flashing 1 & 2) This also requires p urchasing the optional “Wall Thermostat Add-on Kit” This mode of operation is best suited for those “Take of the Chill” nig hts of spring, summer , fall.. The thermostat should be set for the desired room temper[...]

29 O O PERA TING PERA TING I I NSTRUCTION NSTRUCTION — — L L IGHTING IGHTING Y Y OUR OUR A A PPLIANCE PPLIANCE Before lighting a fire check to ensure the Burn Grate is clean and adjuste d and the Ash Tray is not full. For safety reasons use extra caution w hen lighting a stov e that is HOT! Lighting stove manually (No Igniter) In the NON-Thermo[...]

30 O O PERA TION PERA TION — — P P ERFORMANCE ERFORMANCE E E NHANCEMENTS NHANCEMENTS A HIGH QUALITY FIRE should b urn w ith a brisk, vibrant, yellow to white color flame . W hen w atching the fue l burn in the grate, you should see a slight mov ement. The fuel should not be just setti ng there, doing nothing, like couch potatoes. At the same ti[...]

31 F F UEL UEL S S PECIFICA TIONS PECIFICA TIONS — — W W OOD OOD P P ELLETS ELLETS The performance of y our pellet appliance is grea tly affected b y the type and quality of wood pellets burned. As the heat output of v arious quality wood pellets differ, so will the performance and heat output of your appliance. PELLET QUALITY Your Glow Boy Ser[...]

32 F F UEL UEL S S PECIFICA TIONS PECIFICA TIONS — — S S HELLED HELLED C C ORN ORN The performance of y our multi-fuel burning appliance is grea tly affected by the type, quality, moisture content and consistency of the shelled corn burne d. As the h eat output of various quality corn differ, so will the performance and heat output of your appl[...]

33 M M AINTENANCE AINTENANCE — — R R OUTINE OUTINE C C LEANING LEANING Proper care of your Glow Boy SERIES pellet appliance is required fo r peak, sustained performan ce. The need for and frequency of cleaning depends on th e amount of pellets burned, pellet quality, length of time since last cleaning and the quality of the fire. Whil e becomin[...]

34 M M AINTENANCE AINTENANCE — — P P ERIODIC ERIODIC C C LEANING LEANING 1 T ON, SEASONAL OR BI-SEASONAL The #1 reason for a service call or unit failing is: FAILURE TO DO SIMPLE PERIODIC MAINTEN ANCE. With proper cleaning and the use of quality pellets, your Glow Boy Series appliance requi res very little maintenance. However, the follo w ing [...]

35 FAN MOTORS: C lean the in-take on CONVECTION (ROOM AIR) fan as well as the air holes on the motors of both COMBUSTION and CONVECTION fans annually. FRESH AIR INTAKE : Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged with any foreign materi als. A plugged screen will restrict or shut off combustion air and cause a fire to die or burn poorly[...]

36 T T ROUBLE ROUBLE S S HOOTING HOOTING Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of clean, dry, quality fuel will prevent the more common stove operational problems. However, when your stove i s si mp ly operating poorly or not at all, the following troubl e shooting tips may be helpful. The following is not a exhaustive list. For more det ails or[...]

37 T T ROUBLE ROUBLE S S HOOTING HOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Stove Will Not Start (cont….) 4. Air Inlet Damper setting *Check for proper setting. Too much air or not enough air will effect starting time. *Check for blockage in the air intake connector and fresh air intake. 5. Excessive negative pressure in the room *Balance pressure in the roo[...]

38 T T ROUBLE ROUBLE S S HOOTING HOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Fire burns with a yellow flame. Fuel builds up in the burn grate. Window gets real dirty quickly. 1. Insufficient combustion air. *Adjust the air inlet damper. *Check for blockage of air intake both in side a s well as outs ide. *Confirm proper placement of burn grat e. *Inspect and cl[...]

39 O O PTIONAL PTIONAL A A CCESSORIES CCESSORIES OPTIONAL ITEMS SEE YOUR “Glow Boy” DEALER F OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO ORDER. Part No. Description KS5150-1450 Fresh Air Intak e Kit 3’ KS5150-1460 Fresh Air Intake Kit 10’ KS5130-1480 Ho pper Extension—1 2” KS5130-1490 Hopper Extension– 24” KS5120-1370 Wall Thermostat Kit Assemb[...]

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